Heliokraft’s 360° Solar & Thermal Energy Solutions with Michael Zapf

Send us Fan MailIn the premiere episode of Soliverse, host Peter Pongracz welcomes Michael Zapf of Heliokraft to explore the cutting edge of solar engineering. Michael shares his journey from law to founding Heliokraft, a company delivering holistic, 360-degree energy solutions that go beyond panels—integrating solar, thermal storage, and AI-driven systems. The conversation spans Heliokraft’s innovative projects, like self-sufficient e-truck charging parks and ice storage for thermal energy, while tackling global expansion into India and Eastern Europe. From sector coupling (or Sektorenkoppelung) to overcoming grid connection woes, this episode dives into the challenges and breakthroughs shaping a sustainable energy future. Tune in for insights on solar’s role in tomorrow’s world!Please connect with us on:Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterpongraczsaas/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/106534214/X: @SoliversePpToday’s Partner: EnerdaticsLooking for better deal timing and granular M&A insight in solar and storage?Enerdatics helps renewable energy professionals identify transactions early, track trends, and price assets with real deal data.Use code SOLIVERSE10 for 10% off Enerdatics products and services. Terms apply.Explore EnerdaticsSupport the showThank you for listening to Soliverse | The Future of Solar, the podcast for people building the future of solar, storage, and renewable infrastructure.Each episode features grounded, unfiltered conversations with the people financing, developing, operating, and scaling real projects across the solar and clean energy ecosystem.Soliverse exists to cut through noise, hype, and disconnected narratives and replace them with clarity, realism, and execution-focused insight for professionals who want to make smarter decisions, faster.📌 Explore more from SoliverseExplore our partners:Enerdatics, renewable energy market intelligencePVX.AI, utility-scale solar design software📲 Follow Soliverse and Peter for more insights and updates:Peter on LinkedInSoliverse InstagramSoliverse X (Twitter)Subscribe on YouTube🎙️ New episodes release bi-weekly.Produced by APodcastGeek