The Solar Coaster: Financing, Resilience, and the Future of Distributed Energy

06/10/2025 26 min Episodio 54
The Solar Coaster: Financing, Resilience, and the Future of Distributed Energy

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Brad Stutzman, founder and CEO of O3 Energy, to discuss the evolution of the solar industry and what it takes to scale renewable energy projects. Brad shares how O3 Energy went from financing “scratch and dent” solar projects to becoming a leader in commercial and industrial solar development.
The conversation covers:


The evolution of solar financing and project development


Resilience and the role of microgrids in Texas and nationwide


How AI and data centers are reshaping energy demand


Why misinformation is one of the industry’s biggest challenges


Whether you’re an energy professional, entrepreneur, or just curious about the clean energy transition, this episode offers valuable insights into the realities — and opportunities — of scaling solar.

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