Monday – Wednesday, June 09–11, 2025
10:00am–06:00pm EST
Quick Talk Session By Jake Bartosch – June 11, 1:30–1:45pm – Session Room 2 (Lilac B & D)
How Software Can Boost Solar Project Yield And Returns
While machine learning and AI enhancements are re-booting the PV landscape, understanding which software platforms make sense can be challenging. Community and utility-solar EPCs and developers need a pulse on how latest advancements optimize project design and system performance. Ground-mount racking companies are innovating new system design software, such as SIFT, early on in the design phases to save valuable time, lower installation cost, reduce the need for grading, and increase ground coverage—ultimately resulting in stronger project ROI. Later in the system lifecycle, O&M software helps trackers perform at their peak in all conditions. Machine learning systems protect trackers from damaging weather events, minimize the revenue impact of downtime and asset loss. This presentation will offer tangible insight to EPCs managing tight budgets and schedules, while developers and asset owners will learn how to leverage technology to reap stronger returns.
Terrasmart is known in the industry for its foundation-agnostic ground mount offering across fixed racks and flexible trackers. Terrasmart’s proprietary software platforms improve energy production goals that lower installation costs, maximize ground coverage, cut grading and make new gains in land utilization to help identify the most optimal racking configuration, and increase system yield.
Speaker Bio
Jake Bartosch
Software Solutions
Jake Bartosch has ten years of experience in engineering and software controls, having worked with Terrasmart. He currently plays a key role in leading the software solutions team, overseeing customer demos, training sessions, and providing support for both internal and external users of the Solar Instant Feasibility Tool (SIFT) and PeakYield™. Before this, Jake worked as a structural engineer on the racking solutions team, contributing to racking designs, foundation calculations, and more. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.
Team Members Attending to Network
Daren Griffith
Business Development
Jacob Stewart
Experienced Strategic
Account Manager
Amanda Bostelman
National Account Manager
Erik Schenese
Sales Representative
Joanna Rogers
Vice President, Marketing
John Goetz
Senior Product Manager,
Ground Mount
Ameer Abuhamdeh
Innovation Engineer
Yury Reznikov
Chief Sales Officer
