EPISODE · Jan 25, 2026 · 28 MIN
Utility Scale Solar and Storage Engineering with Phil Horwitch of AMH Holdings
from Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast · host whitehousesolar
Phil Horwitch of AMH Holdings discusses utility-scale solar engineering, covering their work on 1 gigawatt of projects in 2025. Topics include the dramatic shift toward standalone battery storage, the engineering trade-offs of large-format modules (up to 700 watts), tracker systems with bifacial panels, and grading challenges. Phil explains how bigger modules reduce earthwork costs, shares insights on hail protection strategies, and reflects on the solar industry's newfound resilience and maturity in the face of political and market pressures. Topics Covered AMH Holdings Utility Scale Projects Market ESS = Energy Storage System Tracker Photovoltaic Module Size Hailstorm UL Testing Golf Ball String Inverters vs Central Inverters Reach out to Phil Horwitch here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/phil-horwitch Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean www.solarsean.com/pvip www.solarsean.com/esip
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Phil Horwitch of AMH Holdings discusses utility-scale solar engineering, covering their work on 1 gigawatt of projects in 2025. Topics include the dramatic shift toward standalone battery storage, the engineering trade-offs of large-format modules (up to 700 watts), tracker systems with bifacial panels, and grading challenges. Phil explains how bigger modules reduce earthwork costs, shares insights on hail protection strategies, and reflects on the solar industry's newfound resilience and maturity in the face of political and market pressures. Topics Covered AMH Holdings Utility Scale Projects Market ESS = Energy Storage System Tracker Photovoltaic Module Size Hailstorm UL Testing Golf Ball String Inverters vs Central Inverters Reach out to Phil Horwitch here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/phil-horwitch Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean www.solarsean.com/pvip www.solarsean.com/esip
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