Raptor Report is the official podcast of Raptor Maps, the leading provider of lifecycle management software for the solar industry. The podcast raises audience awareness of the latest developments within the solar industry, advancing the proliferation of solar power as a means to better the well-being of the world and everyone in it. Podcast guests are industry insiders ranging from engineers to executives, showcasing the diversity of voices and opinions powering solar today. Learn more about Raptor Maps and contact us at https://raptormaps.com/contact/

Raptor Report
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Raptor Report is the official podcast of Raptor Maps, the leading provider of lifecycle management software for the solar industry. The podcast raises audience awareness of the latest developments within the solar industry, advancing the proliferation of solar power as a means to better the well-being of the world and everyone in it. Podcast guests are industry insiders ranging from engineers to executives, showcasing the diversity of voices and opinions powering solar today. Learn more about Raptor Maps and contact us at https://raptormaps.com/contact/
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Recent Episodes

April 21, 2026
Resilience is Expensive, Except in Retrospect - Michael Perron (FM)
In the latest episode of the Raptor Report, Michael Perron, Renewable Energy Market Lead at FM, joins us for a deep dive on what the shift from rapid deployment to building for long-term resilience actually means for solar.

January 21, 2026
Innovation’s North Star: Policy’s Impact on Domestic Manufacturing and R&D
In this episode of The Raptor Report, hosts Avery Black and Don Nista sit down with Scott Moskowitz, VP of Market Strategy and Industry Affairs at Qcells North America, to discuss the current "inflection point" of the U.S. solar industry. With a decade of experience in solar policy and market research, Scott provides a high-level look at why domestic manufacturing has evolved from a niche goal to a "national economic security imperative" in the face of massive load growth from AI and data centers. Episode Highlights: The Grid Maintenance Trap: Why an aging, 100-year-old grid is driving up electricity rates and how scalable, fast-to-deploy solar is the primary lever to maintain consumer affordability. Domestic Manufacturing as an R&D Engine: A look at the Qcells Solar Hub in Georgia and why co-locating R&D with manufacturing is critical for accelerating the commercialization of high-efficiency tandem perovskite cells. The Policy Lever: Why demand-side incentives like the Domestic Content Bonus are just as vital as supply-side credits (45X) for sustaining long-term manufacturing investments and scaling the U.S. supply chain. Smart Orchestration of "Dumb" Panels: Why manual monitoring is no longer sufficient for utility-scale assets and how visual analytics are providing the "digital foundation" required to spot voltage and heat anomalies before they impact ROI. The Power of Collaboration: Insights into how manufacturers, policymakers, and operators must integrate education to ensure the industry can scale to meet 2030 demand targets efficiently.

December 9, 2025
The Force Multiplier: Automation, Robotics, and Workforce Development with Straylight Ventures Andrew Morse
Andrew Morse (FTC Solar, Straylight Ventures) joins the podcast to discuss how robotics act as a "force multiplier" that enhances safety and efficiency in solar construction and O&M. We dive into the evolution of field technology and what is required for the industry to adopt these solutions at scale.
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