Clean Power Hour
250 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 119 ratingsThe Clean Power Hour podcast is speeding the clean energy transition. Tim Montague and John Weaver highlight clean energy innovations shaping the next generation of renewable energy sources. We discuss the latest solar PV, battery storage, wind, water, wave, and other low-carbon technologies. We answer the question: How can we decarbonize the economy? We promote the economic opportunity of electrifying everything - transportation, energy, industry, and the built environment. Let's speed up the clean energy transition together. Join the movement - www.CleanPowerHour.com
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Nevados, the Solar Tracker That Adapts to Any Terrain with Yezin Taha | EP205
April 23, 2024 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBSolar trackers have swept the utility-scale solar industry in recent years, with single-axis trackers now deployed on a staggering 94% of large-scale projects. While a few big names dominate the tracker market, one company - Nevados Solar - has carved out a distinct niche with its unique all-terrain tracking technology. In this episode, host Tim Montague chats with Nevados founder and CEO Yezin Taha about how their innovative segmented torque tube design is helping developers tackle more cha...
Advancements in String Inverter Technology with John Drummond, CPS America | EP204
April 16, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBThe solar industry has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, with string inverters playing a pivotal role in this evolution. In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with John Drummond, the Senior Applications Engineer at CPS America, to explore the advancements in string inverter technology and how they are shaping the future of the solar industry. Drummond shares his extensive experience, tracing his career journey from the early days of r...
How Community Solar is Spreading Across the US with Aviv Shalgi, Solar Simplified | EP203
April 09, 2024 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Aviv Shalgi, CEO and co-founder of Solar Simplified, to discuss the growing and important niche of community solar. Aviv shares his journey into entrepreneurship, starting in the advertising industry before finding his passion in the energy transition. He explains how Solar Simplified was founded in 2020 with the goal of helping people save money during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and how the team identified community sola...
Ruggedized Portable Battery Power for Construction with Francois Byrne, Hybrid Power Solutions | EP202
April 02, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this episode, Tim Montague sits down with Francois Byrne, CEO of Hybrid Power Solutions, to discuss the company's innovative approach to decarbonizing mobile power and construction. Francois shares his journey from working on hybrid race cars to developing cutting-edge battery and solar hybrid systems that eliminate the need for diesel generators. Hybrid Power Solutions offers a range of rugged, plug-and-play products that combine batteries, solar panels, and (optionally) diesel generato...
Wattch: Revolutionizing Solar Monitoring and Asset Management | EP201
March 26, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this episode of The Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague interviews Alex Nussey, co-founder and CEO of Wattch, a cutting-edge solar monitoring and asset management platform trusted by top installers, developers, and utilities. Nussey shares the origin story of Wattch, which began as a college project building IV curve testers for a solar car racing team. Nussey explains how Wattch differentiates itself as a data-first company by creating precise digital twins of solar assets to model thei...
Innovating Solar and Storage: CPS America's Brian Baxter on the Rise of String Inverters | EP200
March 19, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague is joined by Brian Baxter, Director of Sales East at CPS America, to discuss the rapid evolution of the solar and storage industry. As string inverter technologies gain traction in the utility-scale segment, CPS America is at the forefront of this trend with their innovative three-phase string inverters and battery storage products. Brian shares his unique background, transitioning from engineering roles at GE to sales leadership at...
Brownfields to Brightfields - Turning Landfills into Clean Energy Assets with Annika Colston | EP199
March 12, 2024 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBAmerica's thousands of closed landfills represent a massive untapped opportunity to generate clean solar power. These unused brownfield sites, which are often seen as burdens on their local communities, have the potential to be transformed into renewable energy assets that provide a range of benefits. In this episode, Tim Montague explores the possibilities and challenges of developing solar farms on retired landfills with guest Annika Colston, founder and president of AC Power. Annika expl...
Accelerating Solar Project Development by Streamlining Land Title Processes | EP198
March 08, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn this expert panel webinar, Tim Montague hosts Monroe Jett, CEO and founder of Title Leader, and Mike Koehler, Director of Solar Development at Azimuth Renewables, to discuss how solar developers can accelerate project timelines and boost ROI by modernizing the often overlooked bottleneck of land title search and management. Key discussion points include: - How siloed, decentralized title workflows cost developers time and money at critical project junctures - The risks of relying on m...
Unlocking the Potential of Solar + Storage with Industry Veteran, Ryan Mayfield | EP197
March 05, 2024 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBThe solar industry has come a long way since its early days of small off-grid systems. With utility-scale solar farms now measured in the 100s of megawatts, grid penetration rising fast, and batteries no longer a novelty but a necessity, there's a world of knowledge required to be successful in solar + BESS. To help make sense of the current solar and storage landscape, we're joined today on the Clean Power Hour by expert Ryan Mayfield, CEO of Mayfield Renewables. With over 20 years of expe...
C&I SOLAR PPAs Best Practices & Success Stories Webinar w Nick Perugini and Marc Palmer
February 28, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBSolar PPAs are a popular way to finance commercial solar projects, but the process remains nebulous to many installers and developers. In this illuminating webinar, host Tim Montague gets candid insights from two solar financing experts - Marc Palmer of Conductor Solar and Nick Perugini of Solaris Energy. With decades of combined experience structuring, financing, and closing commercial solar PPAs between investors, developers, and host customers, they shed light on real-world best practices...
Heatspring: Online Learning for Solar and Sustainability with Brian Hayden | EP196
February 27, 2024 09:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBImagine a world where anyone, from a 10-year-old child to a seasoned professional, can access top-notch training in clean energy technologies like solar, batteries, and energy efficiency – all from the comfort of their living room. That's the vision behind Heatspring, an online learning platform co-founded by Brian Hayden back in 2007. In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague interviews Brian Hayden, the co-founder and Managing Partner of Heatspring, an online learning platform ...
Clean Power Hour LIVE Feb 23, 2024 w/ John Weaver & Tim Montague
February 23, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBStay up to date with the latest solar, wind, and energy storage news and analysis. Join co-hosts Tim Montague, solar & storage expert, and John Weaver, PV Magazine journalist, as they reflect on the latest tools, technologies, and trends driving the energy transition forward. With a strong commitment to decarbonizing the economy and building a safer, healthier future for humanity, this show is a must-watch for any energy professional looking to stay ahead of the game. Don't forget to subscri...
Unlocking the Value Stack of Solar + Storage in PJM with David Braun | EP195
February 20, 2024 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBEarn, save, protect - energy storage is revolutionizing the way we think about and utilize electricity. Batteries are no longer just backup power sources - they have become assets capable of providing a multitude of services to the grid and customers. Earn - you can turn a battery into a cash machine by providing ‘ancillary services’ to the grid operator with your battery. Save - you can reduce demand and capacity charges by using the battery to discharge during peak load hours/days. Protect...
Electrifying Everything with Solar and Energy Efficiency with Austin Carr, Greenlink Energy Solutions | EP194
February 15, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBAustin Carr, founder of Greenlink Energy Solutions, joins us to discuss his journey from military service to clean energy entrepreneur. We cover electrifying homes and buildings in a 360-degree approach - improving energy efficiency, upgrading mechanical systems, and adding solar and storage. Solar installers take note - this is the future of the solar company, a 360-degree approach to making the built environment more efficient and low carbon. Key Takeaways Austin's early exposure to sol...
Creating a Customer-Centric Organization in Technology Sales | Kelly Shamblen, CPS | EP193
February 13, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBThe solar industry is rapidly evolving, with new technologies and mounting competition forcing companies to adapt or be left behind. On this week's Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Kelly Shamblen, Regional Sales Manager West for Chint Power Systems (CPS America), the leading three-phase string inverter manufacturer in North America. Kelly has been with CPS for six years which is a testament to the company’s ability to recruit and retain top talent. She has a somewhat unconventi...
Streamlining Title Workflows for Clean Energy Projects with Monroe Jett | EP192
February 08, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBSolar developers know that securing site control is mission-critical. But painstaking manual title search processes bog down developers every day, wasting valuable time across dozens of projects. What if you could centralize and streamline title management, gain visibility into individual workloads, and never miss a beat when team members are out? That’s exactly what Monroe Jett envisioned when he launched Title Leader. After 35 years in banking and title services, Monroe saw firsthand the ...
Solar Finance for C&I and Community Solar with Marc Palmer, Conductor Solar | EP191
February 06, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this episode, Tim Montague interviews Marc Palmer, CEO and Co-Founder of Conductor Solar, a platform that aims to accelerate commercial and community solar deals by connecting solar developers and investors to streamline project financing. Marc is a repeat guest on the show and one of the nicest people in solar. He cut his teeth on the solar industry working for Invenergy in Chicago - one of the US's largest wind and solar developers. NOTE that there is a Clean Power Hour LIVE event fea...
Growing the Illinois Solar Market with Michelle Knox, WindSolarUSA | EP190
February 01, 2024 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBThe solar industry in Illinois has come a long way over the past decade, but its continued growth relies on overcoming legislative and regulatory challenges. In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague talks with Michelle Knox, owner of Wind Solar USA and former Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA) board member, about the organization's crucial role in protecting and advancing rooftop solar across the state. Michelle has been in the solar industry since 2008, starting her comp...
ITC Tax Credit Marketplace with Erik Underwood and Derek Silverman of Basis Climate | EP189
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBThe Inflation Reduction Act has supercharged clean energy investment in the US through generous tax credits for renewable energy projects. But monetizing those credits can be cumbersome, especially for smaller project developers. My guests today are working to change that. In this episode of The Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague speaks with Erik Underwood and Derek Silverman, co-founders of Basis Climate, about their new platform designed to help streamline and democratize tax credit transfers...
Why Illinois is a Solar Market to Watch with Lewis Butler, Nelnet Renewable Energy | EP188
January 23, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBThe solar industry is constantly evolving. With new technologies, regulations, and business models emerging every year, it can be challenging for solar companies to keep up. That's where joining your state's solar energy association can make all the difference. In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague talks with Lewis Butler, head of sales and business development at Nelnet Renewable Energy and board member of the Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA). He discusses his journe...
Navigating IRA Incentives and Rebates with Jamie Skaar | EP187
January 16, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBThe Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 provides major incentives and tax credits to accelerate the clean energy transition in the United States. But how can solar, storage, and electrification companies take advantage of the IRA? In this episode, Tim Montague talks with Jamie Skaar, founder and CEO of Luna Energy, about the opportunities and challenges in implementing the IRA. Jamie explains how solar installers can expand their businesses by adding energy storage, heat pumps, building upgrade...
Solar Coaster in Hawaii with Josh Porter and Jason Verkaart | EP186
January 10, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBHawaii is a living laboratory for the future of solar, storage, EVs, and grid innovation. Today on The Clean Power Hour, hosts Josh Porter and Jason Verkaart of the SolarCoaster podcast join Tim Montague and share their in-depth knowledge of Hawaii's clean energy landscape. Josh and Jason explain how Hawaii's high electricity rates, plentiful solar resources, and early adoption of a 100% renewable energy mandate, drove the growth of the solar industry in the state. Net metering helped catal...
The Role of the Illinois Solar Energy Association in Growing the State's Clean Energy Industry with Lisa Albrecht | EP185
January 09, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBJust a decade ago, solar installation costs were a whopping $15 per watt. Today, prices have plunged below $3 per watt, thanks to the cost adoption curve. Illinois is now a top 10 solar state. But the meteoric growth didn't happen by chance. Behind the scenes, the Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA) has been working for years to clear obstacles, influence policymakers, and pave the way for the industry’s success. On today's episode, Tim Montague interviews Lisa Albrecht, owner of All B...
Clean Power Hour LIVE January 4, 2024 w/ John Weaver & Tim Montague
January 05, 2024 15:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBStay up to date with the latest solar, wind, and energy storage news and analysis. Join co-hosts Tim Montague, solar & storage expert, and John Weaver, PV Magazine journalist, as they reflect on the latest tools, technologies, and trends driving the energy transition forward. With a strong commitment to decarbonizing the economy and building a safer, healthier future for humanity, this show is a must-watch for any energy professional looking to stay ahead of the game. Don't forget to subscri...
Connecting Veterans to Clean Energy Careers with Jana Toner, ACP | EP184
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBHappy New Year Folks. The clean energy industry is booming, with projections to double by 2030. This rapid growth represents an immense opportunity for the over 200,000 service members transitioning from the military to civilian life every year. Helping veterans translate their skills and find purposeful work is crucial, and this week's Clean Power Hour dives into how. On this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague speaks with Jana Toner, Senior Vice President at American Corpor...
Getting Involved with ISEA with Brian Haug | EP183
December 26, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBThe Illinois solar market has exploded in recent years thanks to favorable state policies, turning the state into a national leader in renewable energy. Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague talks with Brian Haug, President of Continental Energy Solutions. Brian is a past President of the board of ISEA, the Illinois Solar Energy Association, and an early adopter of solar in Illinois since 2008. We discuss the growth he has witnessed in Illinois Solar and why it is crucial for indu...
Innovation in Rooftop Solar Racking with Costa Nicolaou, CEO PanelClaw | EP182
December 19, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBPlease take our listener survey. The global rooftop solar PV market was valued at 101 billion USD in 2022 and is expected to hit 435 billion by 2032 (a CAGR of 16% from 2023 to 2032). At the heart of this growth is a company called PanelClaw, the number one flat roof racking maker in the US. My guest today is Costa Nicolaou, CEO of PanelClaw and the man driving some serious innovation. Racking is about much more than just steel rails - as important as those steel components are, especially ...
Clean Power Hour LIVE | December 14, 2023 | Speeding the Energy Transition
December 15, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBPlease take our listener survey. Stay up to date with the latest solar, wind, and energy storage news and analysis. Join co-hosts Tim Montague, solar & storage expert, and John Weaver, PV Magazine journalist, as they reflect on the latest tools, technologies, and trends driving the energy transition forward. With a strong commitment to decarbonizing the economy and building a safer, healthier future for humanity, this show is a must-watch for any energy professional looking to stay ahead of...
Illinois Solar Energy Association with Kevin Borgia | EP181
December 12, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBPlease take our listener survey. The Illinois solar industry is booming thanks to forward-thinking policies like the Future Energy Jobs Act and the recent Climate & Equitable Jobs Act. Solar companies looking to tap into this growth market must engage locally to capitalize on opportunities fully. That's why joining the Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA) can pay dividends through supporting pro-solar advocacy, making Springfield connections, navigating policy complexities, and accessin...
Roofing and Solar - What Facility Owners and General Contractors Need to Know | EP180
December 05, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBPlease take our listener survey. Installing solar PV on commercial buildings can significantly reduce electricity costs but it requires careful coordination with roof repairs and replacements. Today on the Clean Power Hour, experts from the solar and roofing industries advise facility owners and contractors on best practices for integrated solar roof projects. The speakers include Daniel Sammon from Douglass Colony, a major roofing and solar contractor in Denver Colorado, and Peter Bonavita...
Streamlining Clean Energy Finance with Amanda Li | EP179
November 28, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBPlease take our listener survey. The clean energy transition requires an unprecedented deployment of wind, solar, storage, and emerging technologies across the globe. However, friction and complexity in financing these projects remain key obstacles to reaching scale. Our guest today sees a major opportunity for software innovation to unlock abundant capital and accelerate the energy transition. Today on the Clean Power Hour Tim Montague interviews Amanda Li, Chief Operating Officer and co-f...
Navigating Complex Regulations to Drive Clean Energy with Nancy LaPlaca | EP178
November 21, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBPlease take our listener survey. The promise of "clean" natural gas has led many U.S. utilities to bet big on gas infrastructure, but how clean is gas? In this episode, we dive into the risks utilities are taking with massive investments in natural gas, which may be far worse for the climate than coal once methane leakage is accounted for. Expert Nancy LaPlaca joins us to expose the flaws in utility decision-making and regulators' failure to hold them accountable. Nancy LaPlaca is an exper...
How AI and Data are Transforming Power Grids with Astrid Atkinson | Ep177
November 16, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBPlease take our listener survey. The renewable energy transition requires a massive overhaul of power grid operations and infrastructure. While utilities will play a critical role in this transformation, many face challenges integrating distributed resources like rooftop solar, batteries, and electric vehicles. How can legacy grid operators embrace the distributed energy future? Our guest today, Astrid Atkinson, believes new software systems are the answer. In this episode, Tim Montague is...
Accelerating Clean Energy Deployment and Innovation with Dr. Becca Jones-Albertus | EP176
November 14, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBPlease take our listener survey. The Biden administration has set an ambitious goal of decarbonizing the US grid by 2035. Achieving this target will require rapidly scaling up renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and battery storage. The DOE has a little-known office called the Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) that “accelerates the advancement and deployment of solar technology in support of an equitable transition to a decarbonized economy.” Today on the Clean Power Hour, we...
From Coal Country to Solar - How Complete Solar is Helping Homeowners Go Renewable | EP175
November 09, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBPlease take our listener survey. The residential solar market has come a long way since the early 2000s, but there's still ample room for growth. Our guest today on the Clean Power Hour is a true veteran of the industry who's been innovating in rooftop solar for over 14 years. Dave Anderson, founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Complete Solaria, joins Tim Montague to discuss the evolution of financing models, the importance of trusted advisors, and his company's unique partnership strateg...
How to Green the Grid by 2035 with Patrick Hogan of Black & Veatch | EP174
November 07, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBPlease take our listener survey. How is one of the world's leading engineering firms driving the clean energy revolution? Today on the Clean Power Hour Patrick Hogan, Chief Client Officer at Black & Veatch, joins Tim Montague to discuss how utilities and other stakeholders can work together to green the grid by 2035. He provides insights from Black & Veatch's 2023 Electric Report survey of over 650 utility professionals. Black & Veatch is one of the world's leading global engineering, proc...
Long Duration Storage - Iron Flow Batteries with Hugh McDermott, ESS | EP173
November 02, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBPlease take our listener survey. Today on the Clean Power Hour, Hugh McDermott, Senior VP of Sales at ESS Inc., joins Tim Montague for an illuminating conversation on long-duration energy storage. Hugh has dedicated his entire career to the energy transition. He shares how he went from advising companies on cleantech to developing infrastructure for conventional power, and now innovating at the cutting edge with energy storage. We dive into the inner workings of ESS's iron flow battery te...
Powering the Energy Transition with Lion Energy's Tyler Hortin | EP172
October 31, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBPlease take our listener survey. Today on the Clean Power Hour Tim Montague is joined by Tyler Hortin, president and co-founder of Lion Energy. Lion Energy is an American company focused on making smart energy storage solutions to enable buildings and homes to become energy-independent. They manufacture lithium-ion phosphate batteries and battery control systems that can store solar or grid power, provide backup electricity, and optimize energy use. Tyler Hortin co-founded Lion Energy in o...
Decarbonizing the World Economy: A Conversation with Gregor Macdonald | EP171
October 25, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBPlease take our listener survey. Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague speaks with Gregor Macdonald, author of Oil Fall (ebook) and The Gregor Letter, a weekly publication about the global energy transition. Gregor provides a big-picture perspective on how wind, solar, batteries, and electric vehicles are disrupting the fossil fuel industry. Gregor Macdonald became interested in energy and the energy transition after moving to London and seeing oil prices hit historic lows in the lat...
LG Home Battery System Features & Benefits with Jim Brown, LG ESS | EP170
October 24, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBPlease take our listener survey. LG Electronics has re-entered the renewable energy space with a new residential battery storage system called LG Home ESS. Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague is joined by Jim Brown, Senior Account Manager at LG Electronics, to discuss LG's journey into clean energy and the details around their new LG Home battery system. Jim has been in the solar industry for 14 years, starting in solar manufacturing automation with Swiss company Komax Solar where ...
How SolarEdge is Pushing the Envelope in Solar Optimization with Chris Thompson | EP169
October 19, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBPlease take our listener survey. Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Chris Thompson, VP of Product at SolarEdge to discuss SolarEdge's innovative approach to solar optimization, Chris' fascinating career journey in clean energy, and how he eventually landed at SolarEdge. Chris Thompson has had a lifelong fascination with electrical power systems. He started his career in the 1990s working on uninterruptible power supplies and data center power systems. In the e...
How Goldi Solar Brings Manufacturing Excellence to the US Solar Market with Bharat Bhut, Founder of Goldi Solar | EP168
October 17, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBPlease take our listener survey. Today on the Clean Power Hour, Bharat Bhut, founder and director of Indian solar panel manufacturer Goldi Solar, joins Tim Montague to discuss the growth of solar manufacturing in India, their expansion in the US, and what the future holds for Goldi Solar. Bharat grew up in a small village with a family background in agriculture and manufacturing. After getting his MBA in London, Bharat returned to India to start an innovative business rather than join the ...
Paul Grana, Founder of Helioscope, Sales & Design Software for Commercial Solar | EP167
October 11, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBPlease take our listener survey. There are a few tools in the solar installer’s tool belt that are truly indispensable. Helioscope is one of those tools that are game changing especially for commercial solar installers and developers. Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague is joined by Paul Grana, co-founder and GM of Helioscope, to tell the story of Helioscope from inception to acquisition in 2019 by Aurora Solar. Grana started his clean energy journey in hardware, working for startu...
Celebrating 20 Years of Clean Economy Communications with Tigercomm | EP166
October 10, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBPlease take our listener survey. Today on the Clean Power Hour, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Tigercomm, a leading clean economy communications firm. Tim Montague is joined by Tigercomm founder Mike Casey, Senior Vice President, Melissa Baldwin, and Former Vice President, Mark Sokolove (now with Qcells North America) to reflect on the past two decades disrupting polluting industries and accelerating the clean economy. In this episode, we learn how Mike started Tigercomm to fill gaps...
Solar Construction Automation with Matt Campbell, Terabase Energy | EP 165
October 04, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBPlease take our listener survey. Terabase Energy is revolutionizing large-scale solar construction with a combination of digital platforms and robotics to reduce costs and accelerate deployment. Today on the Clean Power Hour, Terabase Energy CEO Matt Campbell joins Tim Montague to discuss their groundbreaking construction automation system, featuring a unique blend of physical robots and digital technology. Discover how Terabase's "pop-up factory" is transforming solar construction by elim...
Empowering a Greener Tomorrow: Inside CPS America's Success |EP 164
October 03, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBPlease take our listener survey. Today on the Clean Power Hour, inside CPS America's plans to lead the solar industry. The leadership of CPS America, President and GM Bryan Wagner, VP of Products Anton Patton, and Head of Energy Storage Zhehan Yi join Tim Montague to discuss how CPS America is disrupting the solar industry. CPS provides string inverters, energy storage systems, and a balance of system components for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar projects. Their products e...
Clean Power Hour LIVE | Sept 28, 2023 | Speeding the Energy Transition with Sean White
September 29, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBPlease take our listener survey. Stay up to date with the latest solar, wind, and energy storage news and analysis. Join co-hosts Tim Montague, solar & storage expert, and John Weaver, PV Magazine journalist, as they reflect on the latest tools, technologies, and trends driving the energy transition forward. With a strong commitment to decarbonizing the economy and building a safer, healthier future for humanity, this show is a must-watch for any energy professional looking to stay ahead of...
Solar + Batteries as a Service with Amy Heart of Sunrun | EP163
September 28, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBPlease take our listener survey. Sunrun is the largest residential solar company in the US and they pioneered ‘solar as a service.’ They are on pace to install 800 MW of solar in 2023. That’s an astounding 10 percent of the US residential solar market. Today on the Clean Power Hour, solar policy, batteries, and grid flexibility with Amy Heart, Vice President of Policy at Sunrun. Amy Heart has been a pioneer in renewable energy for over 20 years. She got her start volunteering with the Midw...
Kayla Ventura, Conservative Energy Network - Communicating the Clean Energy Transition | EP162
September 26, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBPlease take our listener survey. How can we build bridges of understanding to bring more people into the clean energy future? Today on the Clean Power Hour, communicating clean energy solutions through a conservative lens with Kayla Ventura, digital communications manager at the Conservative Energy Network. Kayla Ventura has dedicated her career to clean energy communications. After working in political campaigns, she found her passion in advocating for the conservative approach to renewab...
Mike Hall, Anza Renewables - Effective $/Watt for Optimizing PV Procurement | EP161
September 22, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBSolar module buyers now have a tool to rapidly assess the total financial impacts of their module selection. Anza’s engine calculates the Effective $/Watt for every PV panel option instantly so buyers can compare and select modules based on total value. Anza’s Effective $/W, combined with your risk and technical requirements, leads to the best module choice. Today on the Clean Power Hour, optimizing procurement in the solar and energy storage industry with Mike Hall, CEO of Anza Renewables. ...