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: The Future of Solar, 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 Gijsbert Huijink, co-founder of SOL Romania, to unpack why Romania might just be Europe’s most underrated solar and battery market.
Gijsbert shares hard-won lessons from developing 1 GW+ of projects—from grid hacks and battery-first strategies to why Romania is moving faster than Germany or the Netherlands on BESS deployment.
They discuss:
• Why Romania is a sleeper hit for hybrid projects
• The “cooperative-to-gigawatt” journey behind SOL Romania
• Grid access, flexibility, and why BESS is easier in Bucharest than Berlin
• The downsides of poorly run CAPEX subsidies
• How they permitted a 350 MWp hybrid plant in under 12 months
• What other countries can learn from Romania’s pragmatism
• Why their team will stop at 1 GW and go windsurfing
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Guest & Soliverse Links:
🌐 SOL Renewables Romania: https://www.solrenewables.ro
🔗 Gijsbert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gijsberthuijink/
🎧 Soliverse on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6C2HVmlEcsFXJqzxlfT9uA
🌐 Website: https://soliverse.energy
🔗 Peter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterpongraczsaas/
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