Unlocking Agrivoltaics with Paul Warley of Ascent Solar | Ep 138

In this episode, Joe Batir interviews Paul Warley, CEO of Ascent Solar, about agrivoltaics and the company\’s thin film PV technology. They discuss the benefits of using Ascent Solar\’s Titan module in agrivoltaic systems, such as increased crop production and reduced water usage. They also explore the potential of agrivoltaics in addressing the trilemma of food, water, and energy. Additionally, they touch on the exciting possibilities of space-based power generation and the challenges of achieving net zero emissions. The conversation concludes with Joe sharing his background and motivation for hosting the Energy Transition Solutions podcast.

This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life is better at the Ranch.

Takeaways

Ascent Solar\’s Titan module offers several benefits for agrivoltaics, including increased crop production, reduced water usage, and lightweight, flexible panels.

Agrivoltaics has the potential to address the trilemma of food, water, and energy by integrating solar power with crop production.

Space-based power generation, such as power beaming, could play a significant role in the future, providing continuous power without the need for storage.

To achieve net zero emissions, it is crucial to focus on reducing power consumption in buildings, adopting renewable energy sources like geothermal, and improving the grid system.

The Energy Transition Solutions podcast aims to provide valuable conversations and insights into various energy solutions to help address the challenges of the energy transition.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
04:34 What is Agrivoltaics?
07:47 Challenges of Implementing Agrivoltaics
12:23 Benefits of Ascent Solar\’s Titan Module
25:57 The Exciting Potential of Space
32:19 Favorite Book Recommendation
33:08 How to Achieve Net Zero
36:27 Joe’s Background and Motivation for the Podcast
39:51 Closing Remarks

Paul’s Book Recommendation:
The Lords of Discipline by Pat Conroy

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