327: Can Solar Really Power the Future? Breaking Myths and Building the Next Energy Revolution with Scott Wharton, Tandem PV CEO

Send us Fan MailScott Wharton is a visionary entrepreneur and CEO making waves in the solar industry as the leader of Tandem PV, where he’s developing solar cells that are about 30% more efficient than current market options. Previously, he spent eight years at Logitech as a general manager, revolutionizing how businesses use consumer tech for productivity and collaboration. Before that, he was the CEO of Vidtel, which was acquired by Fidelity Investments in 2013. A bold thinker and risk-taker, Scott is known for his leadership and innovation across industries. He holds an MBA from Yale and a bachelor’s degree from Binghamton University.In this conversation, we discuss:How solar energy has become the cheapest and most scalable power source —and why most people haven’t caught up to this reality.The breakthrough potential of perovskite solar cells and why they’re set to replace silicon as the industry standard.Why the U.S. must invest in solar manufacturing – and how bringing production back from China strengthens energy security.The evolving synergy between solar and battery storage —how new advancements are making 24/7 renewable power a reality.Common myths about solar’s limitations and why concerns about cost, reliability, and land use no longer hold up.Scott’s journey from leading video conferencing at Logitech to revolutionizing the solar industry – and what motivated him to take on this challenge.Resources:Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work Newsletter:  https://aiandwork.beehiiv.com/subscribe Connect with Scott Wharton on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwharton/AI fun fact article: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/23/data-centers-powering-ai-could-use-more-electricity-than-entire-cities.html On how AI can be used to provide fact-based impartial answers to scientific questions: https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/11574063 -Join Dan Turchin and 4 seasoned technology and people leaders on Sept. 17 for an executive discussion on AI, leadership, and the future of work. Attendees will receive a complimentary personalized AI Maturity Industry Benchmarks Report ($499 value). Reserve your seat: https://go.peoplereign.io/virtual-event-when-intelligence-is-everywhere-intelligence-is-nowhere