The Next Step to Adoption: Residential Renewable Energy Solutions with Vincent Ambrose | Friends of Build Magazine #81

<p>Today Ted speaks with Vincent Ambrose, Chief Commercial Officer of FranklinWH, a research-driven company focused on next-generation residential energy management and storage solutions. Vincent shares what energy independence can look like, what it should cost, and how it works.</p><p>As a leading innovator in the renewable energy sector, FranklinWH is uniquely positioned to provide solutions across North America for homeowners and homebuilders looking to be more self-sufficient or off-grid. Today, Ted dives into the specifics surrounding this ever-evolving technology and helps break down what can often seem difficult to understand. </p><p>TOPICS DISCUSSED</p><ul><li>[2:10] Born in California, headquartered in Canada</li><li>[2:50] Do geography and climate play a big role in solar adoption?</li><li>[4:40] What is the biggest challenge in the industry?</li><li>[5:50] Should we go all renewable, or is there a balance?</li><li>[8:05] Will a solar grid supply everything we need?</li><li>[8:30] What’s stopping that from happening?</li><li>[9:35] Energy intensive industries will have to transition</li><li>[11:30] Consumer education is the biggest roadblock</li><li>[12:30] How did Vincent get into the renewable industry?</li><li>[15:15] Juggling a business so affected by policy and opinion</li><li>[17:30] What a transition into renewable look like?</li><li>[20:00] What are the questions homeowners should ask about having a battery backup to your house?</li><li>[23:20] All about the technology</li><li>[25:30] Battery replacement and disposal</li><li>[29:05] The ins and outs of batteries on projects</li><li>[33:00] What is the limiting factor for homeowners?</li><li>[35:25] What’s the business model?</li><li>[38:45] Cool projects</li><li>[41:45] Energy independence from weather and climate</li><li>[45:00] How to manage the smartest people in the industry</li><li>[46:45] Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?</li><li>[48:00] Hybrid cars and early adoption</li></ul><p>CONNECT WITH GUEST</p><p>Vincent Ambrose</p><ul><li>