Decentralizing Solar Energy with DePIN

[54:00] Episode 2

In this episode of DePINed, host Tom Trowbridge — co-founder of Fluence — talks with David Vorick, Founder & CEO of Glow, a new DePIN project working to reshape the energy economy.

They dive into Glow’s mission to make solar energy more profitable, accessible, and decentralized — while accelerating the global transition away from fossil fuels.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

– Why David sees Bitcoin as one of the first true DePIN projects

– How Glow helps solar farms cut costs and increase profits through decentralization

– How Glow’s token model distributes carbon credit donations and rewards to solar farm operators

– What it takes to shift an entire economy away from coal, natural gas, and diesel — and toward solar

– How Glow is building and scaling DePIN infrastructure from the ground up

– Why strong core systems and active developer ecosystems are critical for long-term success

– What inspires mission-driven builders in the DePIN energy vertical

About DePINed Podcast

DePINed is a podcast exploring the frontier of decentralized physical infrastructure, hosted by Tom Trowbridge, co-founder of Fluence. Each episode features in-depth conversations with founders, builders, and investors who are shaping the future of real-world Web3 networks.

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