Beyond the Panel: Innovations in Utility-Scale Technologies

Monday, September 21, 2020

3:05 PM – 3:50 PM EDT

With utility-scale solar continuing to break cost records across the nation, there has never been more scrutiny on cost savings than is happening today. Developers and EPCs are facing intense pressure to deliver on projects, creating a marketplace that is open and eager for innovation such as innovative foundation solutions, patented wire management solutions, advanced software control for trackers, and battery optimization processes. This session will focus on demystifying utility-scale cost models, while introducing new technology advancements that are being implemented in 2020 in order to drive further price reductions while improving system design.

Moderator(s)

Ravi Manghani

Global Head, Solar
Wood Mackenzie
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Speaker(s)

Tom Buttgenbach

President & Chief Executive Officer
8minute Solar Energy
Los Angeles, California, United States
Scott Canada

Senior Vice President, Operations
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Utopia Hill

Vice President, Renewables Project Management & Construction
Invenergy
Jack West

Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Ojjo, Inc.
San Rafael, California, United States