Feasibility-First Solar + Battery Modeling Software with James Allston, Co-Founder & Head of Growth at Orkestra
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On this episode of the Soliverse Podcast, Peter sits down with James Allston, Co-Founder and Head of Growth at Orkestra, to explore how advanced software is revolutionizing the way commercial solar and battery projects are designed and optimized.
James, a clean energy veteran with experience at Siemens, OVO Energy, Jemena, and as co-founder of Australia's Energy Efficiency Council, leads Orkestra’s mission to empower developers with cutting-edge feasibility modeling tools for solar and battery systems.
They discuss:
⚡ The critical role of feasibility-first approaches in solar and battery project design
🧠 How Orkestra’s software optimizes battery sizing and financial returns
🔋 Why batteries are the "Swiss Army knife" of energy systems, unlocking diverse value stacks
📊 The importance of holistic energy system thinking over siloed solar or battery solutions
🌍 How market-specific value stacks shape battery deployment in regions like the UK, Germany, and Australia
💡 The future of commercial and industrial energy solutions, from tariffs to EV charging integration
Connect with James / Orkestra:
🌐 Website: https://www.orkestra.energy
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesallston/
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