Dean Solon has always been a pattern matcher.

Across projects, conversations, and time in the field, he’s constantly picking up on what’s changing — where pressure is building, where systems start to strain, and where the next opportunity is taking shape.

But seeing the pattern is only half the story.

Joseph Fahrney is the one who has to turn those signals into real products, real partnerships, and real projects — while protecting focus and making sure the right ideas actually get built.

”I got to understand what his vision is, what his strategy is, and then I got to get the team to execute right.” – Joseph Fahrney

Live from Intersolar, Dean and Joe join Nico Johnson for a conversation about what they’re both seeing right now — and how they’re acting on it.

From integrated system design to plant-wide control, from 10-year warranties to robotics in the field, this is a look at what happens when you trust your read on the market enough to start building ahead of it.

Some might call it a crystal ball.
The difference is — they’re already building what others are just starting to react to.

Expect to learn:
🔹 What patterns are emerging across utility-scale solar projects right now
🔹 How those signals translate into real product and integration decisions
🔹 Why system-level thinking is replacing fragmented design
🔹 What robotics enables when it’s treated as part of the platform
🔹 How durability and execution are shaping buying decisions

By the time these trends feel obvious, the advantage will already be taken.

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“This is the best power source in the world.” – Dean Solon, on utility-scale solar

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