Unlocking Success in Renewable Energy: Insights from Seth Parker

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Episode Outline

1. Introduction

   • Welcome by Jim Schafer

   • Brief overview of Nanny and Associates and the podcast’s purpose

   • Introduction of guest Seth Parker from Malink Solar

2. Seth Parker’s Background

   • Growing up in a small town in Ohio

   • Early experiences working on a farm and at Honda

   • Playing football at Wittenberg University and its impact on his career

3. Academic and Early Career

   • Pursuing a degree in economics

   • Interest in renewable energy leading to the University of Dayton’s clean and renewable energy engineering program

   • Experiences in the graduate program and early career in energy audits

4. Joining Malink Solar

   • Transition from energy efficiency to renewable energy

   • Attraction to Malink Solar’s commitment to sustainability

   • Initial role as a project engineer and progression to project manager

5. Leadership Journey

   • Mentorship by Steve Malink and the path to becoming CEO

   • Lessons learned from Steve Malink

   • Transitioning into the CEO role and leading Malink Solar

6. Malink Solar’s Business and Market Focus

   • Overview of Malink Solar’s services (EPC: engineering, procurement, and construction)

   • Geographical focus and key markets (utility scale, distributed generation, behind the meter)

   • Notable projects and market segments

7. Future of Renewable Energy

   • Trends in battery storage technology and microgrids

   • Challenges with grid resiliency and U.S. manufacturing in the solar industry

   • Future projections for the renewable energy industry

8. Personal Insights and Advice

   • Seth’s daily non-negotiables and work-life balance

   • Advice to his 22-year-old self

   • What motivates him and his vision for the future

9. Conclusion

   • Final thoughts from Seth Parker

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