What if you could scale your solar vision from a single rooftop to utility-scale projects powering entire communities? That’s exactly what Ryan Park, Director of Business Development for Moss Construction’s Hawaii Division, has done—and on this episode of The Solar Coaster Podcast, he shares how.

Moss Construction is the largest solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction company) in the United States, measured by gigawatts installed each year. With more than 20 years of experience in renewable energy, Ryan has built a career that spans solar sales, financing, deployment, vertical construction, and community partnerships. His perspective gives us a rare look at what it truly takes to succeed in utility-scale solar.

The Real Story Behind Utility-Scale Success With Ryan Park

Most solar professionals are familiar with residential and small commercial projects. But once you step into utility-scale development, the challenges—and opportunities—shift dramatically.

Ryan explained how delivering multi-megawatt solar farms requires a different mindset:

• Partnerships first. Success depends on building culturally aligned relationships with local communities, governments, and landowners.

• Financial innovation. Every project must strike the right balance between investor returns and community benefit.

• Execution at scale. Utility projects aren’t just bigger—they’re logistically complex, requiring seasoned EPC teams and proven processes.

Financing Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Financing remains one of the toughest hurdles in solar, whether for homeowners or massive projects. Ryan shared that utility-scale projects often involve layered capital stacks—tax equity, debt financing, and long-term power purchase agreements.

The lesson for solar companies of all sizes? Master the financing conversation. If you can clearly explain how a project gets funded, you’ll build confidence with customers, investors, and partners alike.

From Rooftops to Gigawatts: A Career of Scaling Impact

Before leading business development at Moss Construction, Ryan co-launched Powur’s residential solar platform, which has since expanded to 25 states. That experience gave him a deep understanding of customer acquisition, financing, and deployment—skills that now apply on a much larger scale.

By combining grassroots solar sales experience with large-scale EPC expertise, Ryan offers a perspective few in the industry can match.

Advice for Solar Installers, Developers, and Investors

Ryan closed our conversation with advice for anyone looking to grow in the solar industry:

• Installers: Focus on quality and customer trust—those values scale with you.

• Developers: Invest in partnerships early; community alignment determines whether projects succeed.

• Investors: Understand the long game. Returns are real, but they require patience and collaboration.

Key Takeaways from the Episode

• Scaling solar requires cultural alignment, not just construction expertise.

• Financing is layered and complex, but clarity builds trust at every level.

• Experience in residential solar provides valuable insight into utility-scale development.

• Partnerships and community engagement are as critical as engineering and financing.

Listen to the Full Episode or Read The Extended Article

If you’d like to hear Ryan’s full story and insights you can pick up a copy of the book or read his extended article here – Ryan Park’s story