EP 64 - David Grant | Flagstone ROC | Breaking Barriers In Remote Operations

When it comes to remote operations centers, David Grant is the guy. In this episode, we sit down with David, co-founder of Flagstone ROC, a remote operations center based out of Tehachapi, to break down what it really takes to monitor, secure, and optimize renewable assets at scale. If you’ve ever wondered how modern ROCs actually work behind the scenes, this conversation sets the bar. 🔐⚡ We dig into how security protocols used to look versus how they operate today—and why that evolution matters as renewables become more connected and data-heavy. David shares insights on the growing complexity of asset monitoring and how the industry has shifted toward more proactive, intelligence-driven operations instead of reactive problem solving. Data takes center stage as we compare wind, solar, and battery storage. Which technology generates the most data points? And what does that volume mean for real-time decision-making and system reliability? The answers highlight why remote operations centers are quickly becoming mission-critical across the energy landscape. 📊🌬️☀️🔋 We also cover the origin story—how Adam and David met, recognized a gap in the industry, and decided to build Flagstone ROC from the ground up. Add in a few candid stories, plenty of industry insight, and some forward-looking perspective, and this episode delivers a professional, informative, and genuinely fun look at where renewable operations have been—and where they’re headed next. 🎙️🚀