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Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Eric Goodwin, Vice President of Business Development at OMCO Solar, to explore the evolution and future of solar manufacturing in the United States. From its roots as a truck bumper manufacturer in 1955 to becoming America's largest custom roll former with 13GW of annual solar racking capacity, OMCO's story exemplifies the transformation of US manufacturing in the renewable energy era.
Eric shares invaluable insights into OMCO's journey from a contract manufacturer for other racking companies to developing their own innovative product line, including fixed-tilt and tracker solutions. The conversation goes deep into the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, domestic content requirements, and how OMCO achieves 88-92% domestic content in their products. Listeners will learn about OMCO's exciting partnership with Create Energy, founded by industry pioneer Dean Solon (founder of Shoals Technologies), and their shared vision for advancing US solar manufacturing.
We also discussed our upcoming exclusive webinar featuring OMCO Solar, Sunstall, and Obodo Energy on Jan 23, 1 PM Eastern, Noon Central, 11 AM Mountain, and 10 AM Pacific! Join us as we explore real-world challenges and solutions in solar project execution with industry leaders. Eric Goodwin and Matt Kessler from OMCO Solar, Helge Biernath, CEO of Sunstall, and John Mitman, CEO of Obodo Energy, will share their insights on handling project changes, adapting to unexpected site conditions, managing supply chain disruptions, and implementing module changes mid-installation with minimal impact. Learn from their years of successful collaboration and discover how strong partnerships can drive project success even in challenging circumstances.
This webinar will showcase practical examples and strategies that have helped their teams deliver successful solar installations while minimizing change orders and project delays. Whether you're a developer, installer, or project manager, this session will provide actionable insights for your solar projects. Register here for the webinar.
Whether you're a solar developer, installer, or industry professional interested in the future of US solar manufacturing, this episode offers crucial insights into supply chain optimization, product innovation, and the evolving landscape of solar racking solutions. Don't miss this comprehensive discussion about one of the most critical components of utility-scale and distributed-generation solar projects.
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
02:30 Eric's Background in Solar Industry
05:10 OMCO's History and Evolution
08:43 OMCO's Manufacturing Capacity and Domestic Production
12:20 Domestic Content Requirements and IRA Benefits
15:42 OMCO's Product Differentiation
19:09 Fixed-Tilt vs Tracker Solutions
26:28 Distributed Generation and Utility Scale Markets
30:51 Partnership with Create Energy
34:54 Upcoming Webinar
37:20 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
