Brian Raichle

Dr. Brian Raichle is a Professor in the Renewable Energy Technology Department at Appalachian State University’s College of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment. His research focuses on grid-interactive renewable systems, photovoltaic self-consumption, and instrumentation applications.

• Ph.D. in Physics, North Carolina State University (1996)
• B.S. in Physics, West Chester University (1989)

He supervises research on topics like residential battery storage, utility-scale solar/wind hybrid systems, and energy savings modeling. His recent theses advisees include Lauer (2020), Sprau (2017), and O’Brien (2017).

Publications span solar tracking accuracy, hydro-powered agricultural tools, and biochar’s impact on soil. Key keywords include renewable energy systems, environmental engineering, and energy sustainability.

He directs the State Farm Solar Lab and teaches advanced computer modeling for renewable systems. His work bridges physics, engineering, and sustainable technologies.