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Watt Matters by PVcase
by PVcase
At PVcase, we’re on a mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. That’s why we created the Watt Matters podcast - a must-listen series for developers, engineers, analysts, and decision makers shaping the future of large-scale solar. Each episode tackles the tough realities behind why so many solar projects stall - and what we can do to fix it. We bring together industry leaders to share strategic insights, practical tools, and real-world experiences. Learn more at https://www.pvcase.com/
Episodes
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AI, technology and the next productivity leap
AI is everywhere in solar, but the real question is whether the industry can turn the hype into measurable productivity gains. Recorded live at Intersolar Europe 2026, this episode of Watt Matters explores how AI, automation, robotics, and connected software are changing the way utility-scale…
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Policy, systems and the infrastructure around solar
Solar is already one of the fastest and most affordable ways to add new generation in many markets. But economics alone will not determine what gets deployed. As solar becomes a larger part of the global energy system, the constraints around it become more important. Grids need flexibility.…
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Building bankable, build-ready solar
Recorded live from Intersolar Europe 2026 in Munich, this episode of What Matters brings together four voices shaping the next phase of solar development: David Trainavicius, CEO and founder of PVcase; Miguel Herrero, Senior Market Advisor at PVcase; Stephan Schindele, one of Europe's leading...
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What happens after solar wins?
Solar has won the cost battle. But as deployment accelerates, the industry faces a new challenge: making solar work as a core part of the global electricity system. Recorded live from InterSolar Europe 2026, this special episode of Watt Matters brings together three leading voices from across the...
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Power, Planning and the Future of Digital Infrastructure, with Amy Polvado
In this episode of Watt Matters, Ana sits down with Amy Polvado, a seasoned real estate developer turned tech founder and data center strategist, to explore the intricate world of data center development and what it means for energy infrastructure and the broader energy transition. Amy shares how...
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Fixing the grid, with Rob Gramlich
In this episode of Watt Matters, Ana speaks with Rob Gramlich, founder of Grid Strategies and a leading voice on U.S. transmission policy, market design, and interconnection reform. With decades of experience across government and industry—including time at Federal Energy Regulatory Commission...
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Why the grid can't keep up, with Michelle Davis
Solar has become the world's fastest-growing source of new power generation, but record deployment has not translated into falling global emissions at the pace many expected. In this episode of Watt Matters, Ana sits down with Michelle Davis, Head of Global Solar at Wood Mackenzie, to unpack one…
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Building the sustainable cloud Europe needs, with Sabrina Breidert
In this episode of Watt Matters, Ana speaks with Sabrina Breidert, Head of Sales at Yorizon, about the intersection of digital infrastructure, energy transition, and European sovereignty. As AI-driven workloads accelerate and data center demand rises across Europe, the conversation explores how...
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Flexibility, Security and Solar’s Next Growth Phase, with Walburga Hemetsberger
In this episode of Watt Matters, Ana speaks with Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of Solar Power Europe, about the shifting priorities shaping Europe’s energy transition. As solar becomes a central pillar of energy security and competitiveness, the conversation explores how policy, flexibility, and...
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Latin America’s solar boom, with Guilherme Chrispim
Latin America’s renewable energy story is no longer just about installing more megawatts. In this episode of Watt Matters, Ana speaks with Guilherme Chrispim, Brazilian solar leader and former head of the Brazilian Distributed Generation Association, about how the region is navigating rapid…
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Solar’s next survival test, with Peter Pongracz
Solar is still scaling globally — but the rules of the game have changed. In this episode of Watt Matters, Ana speaks with Peter Pongracz, Founder of Soliverse, about the diverging realities shaping today’s solar markets. While global installations continue to rise, developers across Europe and…
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Solar Resilience and Where Power Is Going, with Gerard Reid
In this episode of Watt Matters, Ana speaks with Gerard Reid, global energy transition strategist, investment expert, and co‑host of the Redefining Energy podcast, about the evolution of solar from niche technology to foundational element of the future energy system. Gerard shares how his early...
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The Data Center Goldrush, with Jake Anderson
The rapid rise of AI-driven data centers is transforming the energy landscape faster than almost anyone predicted. In this episode of Watt Matters, Ana speaks with Jake Anderson, Head of the Prospect Business Unit at PVcase, about why the data center boom is fundamentally an energy story — and…
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The Foundation of Utility-Scale Solar, with Alice Thomas & Seif Gomaa
In this episode of Watt Matters we sit down with Alice Thomas and Seif Gomaa from Solarport Systems, a UK-based manufacturer delivering ground-mount solar solutions across the UK and Europe. Together we explore what really goes on beneath the solar panels — from foundation engineering and site...
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The BESS Revolution, with Swetha Sundaram
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) have rapidly evolved from a niche technology into a core pillar of the modern renewable grid. As utility-scale solar expands, storage is no longer a “nice-to-have”—it’s essential for delivering reliability and resilience. In this episode of Watt Matters, Ana...
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The Science of Solar Site Selection, with Benoy Thanjan
In this episode of Watt Matters, Ana discusses the realities of financing and developing solar projects in today’s market with Benoy Thanjan, Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy. Drawing from his extensive experience as an investor, advisor, and entrepreneur, Benoy shares insights into where projects...
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The State of Solar Development 2025, with Miguel Herrero
In this first episode of Watt Matters by PVcase, Ana is in conversation with Miguel Herrero, Senior Market Advisor at PVcase, to discuss the findings from PVcase’s recent State of Solar Development survey. He emphasises the optimism within the industry despite significant challenges that came as…
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Welcome to Watt Matters by PVcase
Why do so many solar projects stall? And what can we do to change this? Welcome to Watt Matters, the new solar podcast, powered by PVcase. In each episode, Ana Conde will be joined by exciting solar guests, ranging from industry leaders to influencers to engineers. We’ll take an in-depth look at…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
At PVcase, we’re on a mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
That’s why we created the Watt Matters podcast - a must-listen series for developers, engineers, analysts, and decision makers shaping the future of large-scale solar.
Each episode tackles the tough realities behind why so many solar projects stall - and what we can do to fix it.
We bring together industry leaders to share strategic insights, practical tools, and real-world experiences.
Learn more at https://www.pvcase.com/
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At PVcase, we’re on a mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. That’s why we created the Watt Matters podcast - a must-listen series for developers, engineers, analysts, and decision makers shaping the future of large-scale solar. Each episode tackles the tough realities...
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