Check out OpenSolar OS 3.0 at: <a href="https://www.opensolar.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://suncast.media/opensolar</a> 1 in 5 solar panels are failing—and it’s not because of hail. A quiet reliability crisis is cracking open across the industry, and it starts with glass.In this eye-opening conversation, Nico Johnson sits down with Tristan Erion-Lorico (Kiwa PVEL) and Dr. Teresa Barnes (NREL) to uncover why glass breakage has become the #1 cause of solar module failure. Backed by PVEL’s latest reliability data, they expose how design shortcuts, material stress, and quality-control lapses are pushing failure rates to an alarming 20%.You’ll learn: 🔹 Why “tempered” glass isn’t always truly tempered 🔹 How glass is allergic to metal, actually 🔹 Why thinner, lighter glass can mean bigger, costlier failures 🔹 What manufacturers, EPCs, and buyers must do now to prevent lossesIf you build, buy, or bank on solar panels, this episode could save your next project from shattering—literally.Get your Solar Fight Night tickets before they're gone: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/522wf8v3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/522wf8v3</a>Also check out Renewables UnWind Las Vegas: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2ea2c6k3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/2ea2c6k3</a>And don't forget about the pickleball games: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/p9h5nv42" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/p9h5nv42</a>If you want to connect with today's guest, you’ll find links to his contact info in the<a href="https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> show notes</a> on the blog at <a href="https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/</a>.Our Platinum Presenting Sponsor for SunCast is <a href="https://mysuncast.com/cps" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CPS America</a>!SunCast is proudly supported by <a href="https://www.mysuncast.com/trina" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trina Solar</a>.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at <a href="https://www.mysuncast.com/sponsors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.mysuncast.com/sponsors</a>.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today’s guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 730 other founder stories and startup advice at <a href="https://www.mysuncast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.mysuncast.com</a>.Subscribe to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Valence</a>, our weekly LinkedIn Newsletter, and learn the elements of compelling storytelling: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/</a>You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on:<a href="https://www.twitter.com/nicomeo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/nicomeo</a><a href="https://my.captivate.fm/LinkedIn%20-%20https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus</a>

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