Welcome to Episode 56 of SunCast. Today I talk to Dr. Travis Simpkins, based on a recommendation from one of our amazing listeners! Travis is the founder and CEO of muGrid Analytics. muGrid Analytics are the nerds of the renewable energy world. Analyzing potential or existing projects to help you make sound data driven decisions and get the most out of our renewable energy investments. Travis provides techno-economic analysis of renewable energy and energy storage projects to developers, utilities and component manufacturers using their proprietary Redcloud energy optimization platform. Tune in today as we discuss: Solar plus Storage Microgrids Travel Hacking Mountain Climbing What's Hot and What's Hype This episode is brought to you in partnership with Solrates.com, the fast and Free online platform for providing your commercial customers with a credible lease financing proposal. If you have projects over $100K value, and you'd like to see how Solrates can help You quickly and easily deliver a financing proposal to your customers, Head over to www.mysuncast.com/SolRates and click on the Request an Invitation button. Thanks again for setting aside THIS time in your day.  Enjoy this week’s episode of SunCast, with Dr. Travis Simpkins