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How AI is modernizing EPCs

Catalyst · 30 Apr 2026 · 34m

AI in practice: one real use of AI described

What this episode covers

George Hershman, CEO of SOLV Energy, explains how the company manages gigawatt-scale solar and storage projects by leveraging operational leverage and AI-driven logistics simulations to overcome labor constraints. He details how SOLV uses proprietary data platforms like Sunscreen to optimize site layouts and equipment movement, aiming to cut build times by 15-20% without proportionally increasing headcount. Hershman identifies supply chain disruptions and logistics orchestration as the primary bottlenecks, arguing that early procurement and strategic material staging are critical to maintaining construction momentum.

AI in practice

Where this conversation describes AI being used to build or deliver a product. Part of the AI in practice tracker.

Logistics & fulfilment15% more productivity

The company uses AI-driven simulations to optimize site logistics, such as determining the most efficient parking locations for employees and equipment to minimize travel time and maximize productivity.

“all those things we're looking at and using AI to run those type of simulations so that we don't have to build it and then determine that we would have done it differently. We can run. We can put plans in, we can put in mobilization plans and do a lot of simulation around how best to move equipment.”

Speaker 4 · Hear it at 29:35

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companies scaling up

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SOLV Energy, EnergyHub
Products
Sunscreen, Vitals

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