Jul 21, 202642 minS5
What makes a solar energy project truly successful? Is it renewable power alone or the value it creates for the people and communities it serves? In this episode of Silicon Ranch Radio, Nick de Vries talks with Chris...
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Silicon Ranch Radio
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About this Podcast:
Silicon Ranch Radio explores the American solar energy frontier. Listen in as we discover opportunities and challenges, with thought-leaders, industry and technology leaders, and our partners and community members.
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What is Silicon Ranch Radio about?
Silicon Ranch Radio explores the American solar energy frontier. Listen in as we discover opportunities and challenges, with thought-leaders, industry and technology leaders, and our partners and community members.
Who hosts Silicon Ranch Radio?
Silicon Ranch Radio is hosted by Silicon Ranch. The show has published 51 episodes to date.
What has Silicon Ranch Radio covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Reliability, Affordability & the Future of Solar" (21 July 2026, 42 minutes), "Beyond Agrivoltaics: The Business of Cattle Under Solar" (26 May 2026, 42 minutes), and "Smarter Solar: How AI Is Transforming Plant Operations" (21 April 2026, 48 minutes).
How often does Silicon Ranch Radio publish?
Silicon Ranch Radio publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 51 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Silicon Ranch Radio?
Booking probability for Silicon Ranch Radio is 41%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Silicon Ranch Radio requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Silicon Ranch Radio's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Silicon Ranch Radio?
The strongest fits for Silicon Ranch Radio are Electric Power. Silicon Ranch Radio has a technology audience.
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Silicon Ranch hosts Silicon Ranch Radio, a technology podcast with 51 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- May 26, 202642 minS5
What if a solar farm could operate as a real cattle agribusiness? Loran Shallenberger , Silicon Ranch's Vice President of Regenerative Energy and Agrivoltaics joins Nick de Vries to explore the launch of Cattle Tracker...
- Apr 21, 202648 minS5
Rob Andrews, founder of Heliolytics and Engramiq, joins host Nick de Vries to explore how advanced data analytics and AI are reshaping solar development and operations. From using drones and thermography to detect...
- Feb 26, 202636 minS5
In the season‑opening episode of Silicon Ranch Radio for 2026, host Nick de Vries sits down with Ann Will , founder and CEO of Groundwork Renewables, to explore why certainty is the cornerstone of building a durable...
- Nov 11, 202539 minS5
In honor of Veteran's Day, host Nick de Vries is joined by former U.S. Army Special Forces officer Keyes Metcalf to explore how his military training prepared him for leadership in the solar industry. We'll find out how...
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- Oct 2, 202536 minS5
Scott Canada , President of Renewable Energy at McCarthy Building Companies, brings over 27 years of experience in the solar industry. In this episode, Scott shares with host Nick de Vries how solar project construction...
- Jun 24, 202538 minS5
Jeff Dykes , president and CEO of BrightRidge Electric , shares how the Tennessee-based public power utility partnered with Silicon Ranch to develop solar projects under TVA's Generation Flexibility Program, enabling...
- Apr 21, 202537 minS5
Jim Malooley , Director of Agrivoltaics Operations at Silicon Ranch, joins host Nick de Vries to discuss the innovative intersection of solar energy and regenerative land management. Jim shares how he went from running...
Episode #42
Location Matters For Carbon Solutions
Feb 9, 202546 minS5On this episode, host Nick de Vries is joined by Winston Vaughan , head of climate policy at Clearloop, Silicon Ranch's Carbon Solutions platform. Winston shares insights into Clearloop's innovative business model...
- Oct 31, 202432 minS5
As Director of Market Strategy at Silicon Ranch, Adian Markocic spends a majority of his time analyzing industry trends, regulations, and data to help guide the company's growth strategy. Adrian joins us to provide...
- Sep 17, 202452 minS5
Silicon Ranch partner Nextracker has pioneered several innovations in solar tracker technology, including independent row, weather aware tracking algorithms, and have been leading the charge on domestic supply chain...
- Jul 16, 202442 minS5
Anna Clare Monlezun , rancher and rangeland ecosystem scientist, joins Nick de Vries to discuss grassland ecosystems, sustainable grazing practices, and the co-location of solar energy generation and regenerative...
Episode #38
Veteran's Day: Finding Your Next Mission
Nov 7, 202339 minS4In this episode, we're celebrating Veterans Day as Nick invites two military veteran team members, Daizjah Morris and Chris Frobuccino , on the show to discuss their journey between ending their time in service and...
Episode #37
On Domestic Manufacturing - Part VIII: One Middle Tennessee Company's Mission to Create Jobs
Oct 5, 202329 minS3Our eighth episode in the series exploring domestic manufacturing takes us to Middle Tennessee, where Nick is joined by Ben Macias , Chief Revenue Officer of Shoals Technologies Group, a leading global provider of...
- Aug 31, 202330 minS3
Our seventh episode in our on-going series exploring domestic manufacturing takes us to West Tennessee, where Nick is joined by Jason Neal , President of Hyosung HICO and Senior Executive VP of HICO America. They'll...
- Aug 1, 202324 minS3
In part six of this series, we'll explore the era defining opportunities presented by the clean energy transition and highlight innovative solutions entrepreneurs are developing to level up domestic manufacturing in the...
- May 19, 202331 minS3
We continue to explore domestic manufacturing and the innovative new solutions entrepreneurs are developing to fully leverage opportunities the solar industry offers. In today's episode, Nick speaks with Suvi Sharma...
- Apr 3, 202332 minS3
The conversation on the future of domestic manufacturing in the solar industry continues with Vinayak Gupta, Senior Vice President of Operations of Clean Energy Associates, a global company operating in the United...
- Jan 31, 202330 minS3
The conversation on the future of domestic manufacturing in the solar industry continues with John Fluker , President and CEO of Grenzebach North America, a leading global automation company with expertise manufacturing...
Episode #31
On Domestic Manufacturing - Part II: Science
Nov 30, 202235 minS3In this episode we continue to explore the unprecedented opportunity to bolster domestic manufacturing while transitioning our energy infrastructure to cleaner, more reliable, renewable energy sources. Here in the U.S...
Recent guests
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Chris Jones
Director of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the CDC, Woodland Valley Farm and the Cornwall Beaver Project
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Laura Zapata
profesora investigadora, Clearloop
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Jason Boatwright
Public Affairs Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs
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Ryan Edwards
Co-Founder and President, Australian National University
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