Discover how FTC Solar, a leading manufacturer of solar trackers, is revolutionizing the utility-scale solar market. Join Patrick Cook as he delves into the company's focus on constructability and their innovative one-in-portrait and two-in-portrait tracker systems, designed to significantly reduce labor costs for EPCs. Gain insights into how FTC adapts to evolving module technologies and their global vision for making solar energy more affordable and scalable worldwide
The main topics discussed were:
- Patrick Cook's role at FTC Solar including his transitions from CFO to Chief Commercial Officer and now leading capital markets and business development globally.
- FTC Solar's core business as a manufacturer of solar trackers, offering both one-in-portrait (1P) and two-in-portrait (2P) configurations.
- The company's primary focus on constructability and its efforts to reduce labor costs for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) companies.
- The adaptability of FTC's trackers to various solar modules and their proactive approach to staying ahead of future module technologies through research and development in collaboration with module manufacturers.
- The advantages of using tracker systems over fixed-tilt systems in utility-scale solar projects, emphasizing increased energy yield and return on investment (IRR).
- FTC Solar's outlook on the future of the utility-scale solar market, highlighting continued growth and the importance of driving down the overall cost of solar installations through technology and reduced labor.
- FTC Solar's global presence and their expansion into international markets like Australia, Europe, and the Middle East.
