This week, Barry sits down with Chris Hopper, CEO & Co-Founder of Aurora Solar, the software that transformed rooftop solar design. From his early work electrifying off-grid villages in Rwanda to building the industry’s leading remote design platform, Chris explains how software eats soft costs—and why that’s critical now. In this episode: • Why loans will vanish, but lease/PPA will surge in 2026 • How Aurora’s new features—instant plan sets, financing integrations, market to

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