Podcast Ep. 42 | Drones, LiDAR and the Future of Solar Survey

In this episode of Sounds of Solar, we welcome back Scott Alwin, Survey Manager at EVS, to dive deep into the evolving world of solar surveying. From uncovering century-old boundary markers to leveraging cutting-edge LiDAR and drone technology, Scott breaks down how surveying has transformed to meet the demands of massive utility-scale solar projects. TOPICS COVERED - What surveying is and why it’s critical for solar development - The power of LiDAR scanning—capturing 2 million points per second! - How drones have revolutionized efficiency and accuracy in site analysis - The role of ALTA surveys in project planning - Future trends—including surveying via helicopter? TIME STAMPS 00:11:00 - What is Surveying? 00:12:54 - Importance of ALTA Surveys. 00:17:04 - Introduction to LiDAR Technology 00:20:04 - Drone Operations in Surveying 00:24:59 - Interfacing with Other Departments 00:34:05 - Future of Surveying. Join us for an insightful discussion on how survey data drives the future of renewable energy! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more solar insights! Interested in a career within engineering for renewable energy? Explore our current open positions at https://evs-eng.com/careers #SolarEnergy #Surveying #LiDAR #Drones