Soliverse podcast
Soliverse podcast
Podcast Description
At Soliverse, we’re on a mission to bring deep, thought-provoking conversations to the solar industry.
Hosted by Peter Pongracz, a seasoned expert in solar technology and software, Soliverse is more than just a podcast—it’s a platform for exploring the ideas, innovations, and challenges shaping the future of solar energy.
We sit down with industry pioneers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and investors to uncover the real stories behind the solar revolution.
From cutting-edge solar technologies and projects to policy shifts and investment trends.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes such as solar technology innovations, project management, investment trends, and industry challenges. Episodes feature discussions on topics like cutting-edge drone applications in solar project management with guests from pioneering companies, and the simplifying of solar design through innovative software solutions to enhance solar adoption.
At Soliverse, we share powerful conversations shaping the future of solar energy and renewable innovation. Hosted by Peter Pongracz, a leading expert in solar technology, software, and clean energy
The Soliverse Podcast dives deep into the trends transforming the global solar industry.
Each episode features deep-dive discussions with solar pioneers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and investors, uncovering the ideas, technologies, and strategies driving the solar revolution.
From cutting-edge solar projects and AI-powered design tools to energy policy, finance, and sustainability insights, Soliverse brings clarity and inspiration to everyone passionate about the rise of solar power.
On this episode of the Soliverse Podcast, Peter sits down with David Spieldenner fromTerabase Energy, to expose the massive bottlenecks holding solar back—and why smarter performance modeling might be the key to unlocking the next Terawatt.
David doesn’t hold back as he makes the case for PlantPredict over legacy tools like PVsyst, and highlights why accuracy isn’t enough—realism is what developers, EPCs, and banks really need.
They cover:
⚠️ Why PVsyst is holding the industry back
🧠 Why “realism” > “accuracy” in yield estimates
🔁 How sub-hourly and 3D modeling reshape performance forecasts
🔋 Why terrain-following trackers can actually boost energy yield
📈 How hybrid plants and dispatchable renewables will reshape grid planning
📊 What banks, IEs, and EPCs really need from energy modeling tools
🚀 Why Terabase is betting on AI, automation, and integrated design-to-SCADA workflows
🧩 What most solar designers miss when modeling plant performance
David also shares an exclusive offer on PlantPredict + PV Radar bundles and reveals why data centers and the AI boom are pushing solar innovation into overdrive.
Referenced Tools & Links
🌐 Terabase: https://www.terabase.energy
🔧 PlantPredict: https://www.plantpredict.com
🧩 Pricing: www.plantpredict.com/pricing
📊 PV Radar: https://www.pvradar.com
Connect with David Spieldenner
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidspieldenner/
📨 Email: [email protected]
Connect with Soliverse
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6C2HVmlEcsFXJqzxlfT9uA
🌐 Website: https://soliverse.energy
🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/soliversepodcast
🔗 Peter Pongracz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterpongraczsaas/
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