How Solar Canopies Are Deployed in New York City with T.R. Ludwig and Gaelen McKee

How Solar Canopies Are Deployed in New York City with T.R. Ludwig and Gaelen McKee

23:03 Dec 21, 2025
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Discover how Brooklyn Solar Works is transforming New York City rooftops with innovative solar canopies. Host Sean White chats with co-founders T.R. Ludwig and Gaelen McKee about the challenges and breakthroughs of installing solar in dense urban environments. Learn how their unique canopy designs overcome space, code, and engineering hurdles, turning underused rooftops into sustainable, usable spaces. From technical insights to humorous anecdotes, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the future of urban solar, the growth of a pioneering company, and the exciting possibilities for clean energy in cities everywhere.   Topics Covered Brooklyn Solar Works www.brooklynsolarworks.com Solar Canopy Solar Carport Burj Khalifa Solar in New York City Codes and Jurisdictions Racking Post and Truss Designs   Previous Podcast with T.R. Ludwig Apple YouTube Spotify Pandora Podbean   Reach out to T.R. Ludwig and Gaelen McKee here: T.R Ludwig LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/trludwig Gaelen McKee LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gaelen-mckee Brooklyn Solar Works: www.brooklynsolarworks.com   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean www.solarsean.com/pvip www.solarsean.com/esip
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