The Solar Industry's Dirty Secrets—and How PVCA is Cleaning Them Up | Luke Pollinger (PVCA)

What happens when solar becomes a get-rich-quick scheme? Luke Pollinger, founder of PVCA (Photovoltaics California), has spent the last 20+ years fixing the mess others leave behind. From abandoned utility projects to broken microgrids, PVCA steps in where others walk away. In this episode, we break down how the industry lost its way—and what it’ll take to bring trust and technical excellence back to the forefront of clean energy.

You’ll hear about:

• Why Luke left residential solar behind
• What’s really going on with “Solar Bros” and fly-by-night installers
• How PVCA became the go-to company for recommissioning disaster sites
• His take on AI, monitoring, and the future of energy systems
• Why service—not shiny new installs—should be your solar priority

🛠️ Whether you’re a commercial property ...