Solar Storage: Commercial Solar, Roof Innovation & Linear Power Solutions

Commercial property owners and CFOs face mounting challenges from rising electricity prices, increasing grid demand, and complex energy requirements.  Discover the financial math behind commercial power generation, how roof technology transforms energy efficiency, and why on-site energy resilience boosts property value. The discussion covers calculating ROI using power bill modeling, demand charges, power purchase agreements (PPAs), white reflective roof coatings, data center power strains, and cutting-edge linear generator technology.  Joining Morgan Pierce is Walt Jordan, Chief Revenue Officer at DGen Energy Partners, a leading US commercial rooftop solar and energy storage developer.  Walt shares his insights on uniting roofing and solar into single engineered solutions, driving business value, and navigating evolving energy markets. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTThe financial ROI math for CFOs using 12 months of utility bill modeling.Navigating demand charges, battery storage integration, and PPA financing models.Maximizing solar efficiency and heating/cooling ROI through white reflective roof coatings.Navigating grid capacity constraints and data center power requirements.Innovations in clean linear generators and dispelling off-grid energy solar myths.GUEST DETAILSWalt Jordan is the Chief Revenue Officer at DGen Energy Partners, one of the top commercial rooftop solar and energy storage developers in the United States.  With a strong background in roofing and commercial solar development, Walt specializes in designing, financing, and building on-site energy systems—including solar, battery storage, linear generators, and EV infrastructure—while simplifying complex energy concepts for business owners. MORE INFORMATIONSince 2020, SolarSmart has been driving solar adoption in Ireland. We’ve installed over 1700 systems for homeowners and business owners around the country. SolarSmart is now the country’s highest-rated solar installer on Trustpilot.Visit our website;  solarsmart.ieThis podcast was produced by dustpod.ioQuotesIf you're a CFO, I want to show my work how I've arrived at the numbers of where we're trying to get to.  Walt JordanHow do we turn your roof from a capex expenditure into a return on investment? Walt JordanEverybody thinks that when you get solar, you're going to go off the grid... That's just not realistic. That's the myth. Walt JordanKEYWORDS #CommercialSolar #EnergyStorage #RoofingInnovation #LinearGenerators #EnergyResilience