Watts Up in Solar is your go-to weekly podcast for everything solar—from rooftop installs to remote troubleshooting and everything in between. Hosted by Emmitt Muckles—solar trainer, consultant, and all-around energy expert—this show breaks down the tech, talks real-world solar issues, and helps you stay plugged into what matters most in solar energy. Whether you’re a homeowner thinking about going solar or a solar pro looking to sharpen your skills, each episode delivers something for you: ...
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Sean White teaches solar and storage classes and seminars around the world and inside your home (online). He is known for helping people get NABCEP certified. This podcast contains an assortment of topics, with an emphasis on solar and storage technical knowledge. Up your game! Catch a photon! Save the planet! Learn more and go to www.solarSEAN.com
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Billionaire Emmitt Muckles NABCEP Board Member
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1:31:26In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, Sean speaks with Emmitt Muckles, a NABCEP Board Member, consumer advocate and host of the Billionaire Lifestyle Podcast. They discuss their unique history, the importance of consumer education in the solar industry, and efforts to combat scams and misinformation. Emmitt shares insigh…
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Welcome to the Watts Up Solar Podcast | Meet Emmitt Muckles, Your Solar Guide
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8:01Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! Welcome to the Watts Up Solar Podcast, where sun meets strategy I’m your host, Emmitt Muckles — solar educator, consultant, and lifelong STEM nerd turned solar advocate. In this very first episode, I get personal and explain why I started this podcast. Because I love people, I love solar, and I believe the …
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From Solar Roots to Wind Energy Heights: Ari Simmons
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43:33Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xwtKGcNVpNs Welcome to the What’s Up Solar Podcast with your host Emmitt Muckles, solar educator, trainer, and advocate for the sun! In this episode, we shine a light on Ari Simmons, a passionate clean energy communicator currently serving as a Service Communications Profe…
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How a Solar Certification Boosted Jacob Benzaquen’s Career
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48:39Title: How a Solar Certification Boosted Jacob Benzaquen’s Career Description: In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, special guest Jacob Benzaquen shares his journey in the solar industry, highlighting how obtaining a NABCEP PV Design Specialist (PVDS) certification has significantly enhanced his career from kilowatts to…
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Solar Training for Returning Citizens featuring Saint Richard Walker of Bridging the Gap of Virginia
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45:48Richard Walker, a returning citizen (formerly incarcerated) became a motivational speaker in prisons after he was released. He has helped people get their rights back after being released, including the right to vote and the right to run for office. Richard operates a non-profit organization Bridging the Gap of Virginia www.btgva.org that helps peo…
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AgriVoltaics, Carbon Sinks, and the Future of Sustainable Solar | Tyler Kanczuzewski - Inovateus Solar
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44:09Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_fD-8I-q-io In this episode of the Watts Up Solar Podcast, host Emmitt Muckles sits down with Tyler Kanczuzewski, VP of Sustainability and board member at Inovateus Solar, LLC. They dive deep into the Midwest’s evolving solar landscape—from sustainable EPC practices and ze…
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Michael Shonka Solar Thermal and Solar in the 80s
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1:04:15In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, solar expert Michael Shonka is featured as the special guest. Broadcasting from Nebraska, Shonka shares his extensive experience in the solar industry, dating back to 1983. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the historical evolution of solar thermal systems, th…
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Maximizing Efficiency with the Power of AeroSeal with Jarrod Scott
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51:44Jared Scott discusses AeroSeal’s cutting-edge duct and building sealing technology, highlighting its role in improving energy efficiency, reducing air changes per hour (ACH), and enhancing indoor air quality. He explores the benefits for both new and existing buildings, as well as how AeroSeal’s innovations help solar companies improve customer ret…
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SNEC, World’s Largest Solar Event with Jenny Tong and Qun Wang
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44:13In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, Sean speaks with Qun Wang and Jenny Tong from SNEC about the upcoming SNEC conference in Shanghai, scheduled for June 11-13, 2025. They discuss the sheer scale of the event, which is expected to attract up to 700,000 attendees, making it the world's largest solar storage and renewabl…
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InterSolar Industry Podcaster Roundup with Nico Johnson, Sean White, SolarSean Chris Crowell and Joe Ordia (Reposted courtesy SunCast)
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34:40Industry podcasters and a print media representative shared insights on the evolving energy landscape. They discussed innovative technologies like module-level storage and lightweight solar, the current uncertain industry sentiment, and emerging opportunities in battery storage and solar servicing amidst economic shifts. Topics covered: New solar a…
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Solar DIY and Training Insights with Alex Rodriguez of Signature Solar
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46:59In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, Sean welcomes Alex Rodriguez, the Senior Manager of Learning and Development at Signature Solar. Together, they dive into a light-hearted and insightful conversation about the evolving field of solar energy, DIY solar projects, and the innovative products offered by Signature Solar. …
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Suncasting on the InterSolar Stage: Nico Johnson of Suncast interviews Sean White and discusses NABCEP, and the new Administration
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18:46Nico Johnson interviews Sean on the stage at InterSolar North America in San Diego. This podcast is reposted courtesy of Suncast. Sean White and Nico Johnson discuss the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) and its significance in the solar industry. They emphasize how NABCEP certification enhances resilience, career valu…
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Solar Saint Ward Bower gets interviewed by Bill Brooks and Sean White at the NABCEP Conference (released on Hermann Scheer’s Birthday)
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15:55Ward Bower pretty much invented the modern solar industry and the grid-tied inverter. Bill Brooks, who everyone knows is another one of the greatest solar minds of all time gives Sean a hand interviewing their friend Ward Bower. Ward has had a Forrest Gump type of experience in the solar industry, being there when everything happened. He saw the fo…
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Energy Saging with Erik Holvik of EnergySage
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51:47In this episode, we dive into ethical solar sales, industry trends, and consumer-first practices with Erik from EnergySage and Sean White. They explore how EnergySage connects customers with vetted installers—cutting out aggressive sales tactics—and discuss the platform’s mission to bring transparency to the solar market. The conversation also cove…
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Today is Earth Day, with Aidan Charron of EarthDay.org
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52:15Earth Day officially started on April 22 1970 and is officially recognized as April 22, but there are usually celebrations on different days of the week, such as SF Climate Week, which is this week! In this episode, we talk about important topics related to climate change and renewable energy. We explore the role of renewable sources like solar and…
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The tables have turned! Sean is getting interviewed by a High School Senior who had an assignment to interview someone, and the High Schooler was directed to Sean! Additionally, they went to the same High School, Northgate in Walnut Creek CA. Go Bronchos! They discuss how Sean got started in renewable energy, the importance of renewable energy, the…
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Will White of Fluke/Solmetric at InterSolar San Diego!
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43:55Join Sean White and Will White as they dive into the latest in solar testing tools and equipment. Learn about the innovative devices from Fluke, their applications, and how advanced tools are revolutionizing the solar industry. Topics covered: Fluke www.fluke.com Measuring Tools IV Curve Solmetric www.solmetric.com Zep Solar SnapNrack www.snapnrack…
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InterSolar Podcast Stage: Ben Whillock of Signature Solar with Bill Brooks and Sean White talk solar mini splits and other cool stuff!
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31:11Ben explains how Signature solar has a program to educate employees and give them raises based on passing NABCEP exams. They also have fun talking about the different cool products out there, such as a mini split that you can plug a string of Solar PV into, that will even work when the grid goes down. Topics Covered: Signature Solar www.signatureso…
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Solar Installing robots are here! Meet RoboForce
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21:42If you are a solar installer, it may be a good time to upgrade your usefulness with a NABCEP certification, before the robots come for your job!This episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast features a live discussion at the Intersolar in North America San Diego. Sean interviews the team behind RoboForce, a cutting-edge robotic solut…
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NABCEP Conference in Reno! With Reno Solar CEO Eric Haskell
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1:09:40Reno local Eric Haskell, the founder and CEO of Sagebrush Energy, let’s us in on the Reno solar industry and what to do besides hanging out with the brains of the solar industry at the big NABCEP conference in Reno. They cover everything from the booming clean tech scene and solar power in Reno to wild horses and must-visit spots around the city, i…
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NABCEP and Job Security featuring Shawn O’Brien President and CEO of NABCEP
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45:22Shawn O’Brien is probably well known by most of our audience, since we talk more about technical PV and storage topics, than any podcast I know of. If you have even been to a solar conference in the USA, you probably have been in the presence of Shawn and Sean, perhaps both at the same time! We are leading up to the NABCEP conference in Reno next w…
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InterSolar Podcasting: Energy Storage Solutions with Vince Ambrose CCO of Franklin WH
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26:08Vince Ambrose, CCO of Franklin Whole Home, explores advanced energy storage solutions, including AC/DC coupling, grid-forming capabilities, and VPP integration. He gets into battery chemistries, installation processes, and the advantages of Franklin's products for homeowners and installers. Topics covered: Overview of Franklin Whole Home Comparison…
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InterSolar Podcasting: Perovskite Solar Cell Tech with Charlie Hasselbrink CTO of Caelux's
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39:37Perovskite is a type of thin film PV that can be layered on top of silicon cells to get more power! Caelux makes perovskite on glass that can be used as the glass of a traditional PV module. Charlie gets into how perovskite is made and how it works, all the way to the band gap. Topics covered: What is a Perovskite How Perovskite Crystals Form Trans…
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Yotta 1kWh ESS Battery Ballast with Jordan Harris CEO
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18:09In this episode, Sean White interviews Jordan Harris, CEO of Yotta Energy, at the Inter Solar conference in San Diego. They discuss Yotta Energy's innovative energy storage systems, their thermal management, UL certification process, and the benefits of integrating storage seamlessly with solar installations. Listen in for insights into future-proo…
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Saad Youssefi is the co-author of Energy Storage Basics, with Sean In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, Sean interviews Saad Youssefi, the CEO of Batteryze. They talk about Batteryze technology, working with US labs, USAID, and solar and storage in Africa. They discuss Saad's journey in the renewable energy sector, his …
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Lead-acid (mostly) podcast with Gerrit Barnard of Trojan and C&D
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48:10Take a trip to the summer of 2025, since Gerrit Barnard is in Cape Town South Africa (Where it is now summertime). He is the Director of Sales for EMEA (Europe Middle East Africa) for C&D Technologies / Trojan Battery Company. Trojan is well known by people in the solar and storage industry for a long time and many old-timers used Trojan L16 batter…
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Sustainable Solar Innovations with Paul Frischer: The Future of Organic Printed Semiconductors
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1:01:00In this episode, Sean White welcomes Paul Frischer, the president and head of technology at GO-OPV, for a thought-provoking discussion on the revolutionary technology of organic printed semiconductors. Paul delves into the origins, operation, and potential applications of this groundbreaking technology that promises zero-emission power generation f…
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Sol-Ark Innovations with John-Ross Cromer
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1:09:14In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, Sean sits down with John-Ross Cromer, head of training at Sol-Ark, to dive deep into the world of solar inverters and battery storage solutions. They discuss the evolution of hybrid inverters, the significance of UL 9540 revisions, and the impact of the 2023 NEC on solar installation…
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Solar in Panama with Juan Andrés Navarro of NSolar
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47:03In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, Sean sits down with Juan Andrés Navarro, the CEO of N Solar, in sunny Panama City. Together, they discuss the growth of the solar industry in Panama, the impact of renewable energy policies, and the technical intricacies of solar installations and energy storage systems. They also to…
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NABCEP Energy Storage Installation Professional Lesson
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29:13NABCEP Energy Storage Installation Professional Lesson This podcast is an assignment from Sean’s 40-hour NABCEP Advanced Energy Storage Certification Training class on HeatSpring! It is recommended by anyone in the industry to get a NABCEP certification for job security and to grow! If you are not already in the industry, you can also learn a few t…
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Tim Montague of the Clean Power Hour Podcast
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37:22Sean has been on Tim’s podcast a number of times and it was time for Tim to be on Sean’s podcast! Both Tim and Sean have classes on HeatSpring and see each other at all of the big and many smaller solar conferences in the US. In this podcast they talk about various topics including: Topics covered: History of Clean Power Hour Solar Works For Illino…
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PV Recycling with Livia Keene and Joanne Brasch of California Product Stewardship Council
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44:33In this interview we talk about reusing and recycling solar PV modules (panels) and other products. Topics Covered: Net-metering Policy Solar Map = map to find recyclers or reuse partners RE-X = Reusing, repairing, refurbishing, remanufacturing, or repurposing NorCal Solar Arco Solar Modules 1954 Bell Labs PV Module SNEC Crystalline Silicon Cadmium…
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Water - Based Flow Batteries with Quino's CEO Eugene Beh
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50:00In this episode Sean learns all about quinone flow batteries, ferrocyanide, and a lot more, including how desalination and air conditioning are related and can use the same membrane redox-flow technology. It was a pleasure to have a very intelligent guest with degrees from Harvard and Stanford. We will learn what a flow battery is and its benefits …
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Perovskite Solar Glass with Scott Graybeal CEO Caelux
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44:33In this podcast we talk about a type of solar glass that contains a semitransparent layer of perovskite thin film solar tech that you are encouraged to put on top of your crystalline silicon modules to make a hybrid multijunction solar sandwich. The perovskite catches more of the blue side of the light spectrum and lets the red side of the spectrum…
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Mike Moran, Executive Director of Florida PACE
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32:50PACE was first developed to creatively “finance” solar installations via property taxes, which has evolved over the years. Listen to Sean and Mike talk about the PACE program in Florida. Be sure to see if there is a PACE program in your area and you can see all the renewable energy incentives at www.dsireusa.org Topics Discussed: PACE = Property Ac…
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Sequoya Cross: DC only Energy Storage System from Briggs and Stratton
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44:35An energy storage system (ESS) was always something that included an inverter…. Until now. Tune in and listen to this fun conversation with Sequoya and Sean as they shoot the breeze about how cool this new UL 9540 Edition 3 standard is and how it saves money by not having to get tested with every individual inverter. Sequoya is also on the Californ…
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Powering Tomorrow: Fronius' Paul Bui Talks Inverters, Storage, and Sustainability
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47:13Sean White interviews Paul Bui from Fronius, discussing the company’s history, innovations in welding and solar technologies, new product lines including the Gen 24 hybrid inverters, and the future of energy management. They touch on Fronius' sustainable practices, industry impact, and plans for integrating renewable energy solutions, including ene…
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Mark Mrohs: 51yr Solar Industry Veteran: from making space cells for Spectrolab to VR
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1:02:22Description: I first met Mark Mrohs in 2008 and have always been fascinated by his experience in the industry. Some years ago, I made a list of people I wanted to be on my podcast, and Mark’s name was at the top. Mark has been in the industry since terrestrial solar was a pipedream. He started out working at Spectrolab, which is still making solar …
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David Chen of Cold Electric talks Batteries, Predicting the Future and Anthropology
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57:50Title: David Chen of Cold Electric talks Batteries, Predicting the Future and Anthropology Description: In this podcast Sean and David Chen take a deep dive into the grid, where it is going, what it needs and how human behavior effects technology. They discuss David Chen's journey from Murata Electronics to Cold Electric, a Taiwanese battery compan…
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Sean Reads the International Fire Code Section 1207 Electrical ESS
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1:35:43Do not listen to this podcast, unless you are an ESS nerd! Sean Reads the International Fire Code Section 1207 Electrical ESS. This podcast of Sean reading Code, and is not intended for normal people to listen to. Skip this, unless you already know what the IFC is and are interested in this topic. The International Fire Code (IFC) has the rules for…
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They delve into Brit's journey in the solar industry, exploring her experiences from door-to-door solar sales to her work on community solar projects and farm management. The conversation highlights the vital need for more women in solar and the innovative courses offered by Heatspring. Join us for a mix of valuable insights, captivating stories, a…
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Greg Smith Battery Powered Home and NABCEP ESIP
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49:28In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy storage podcast, I'm excited to welcome back my long-time friend and industry expert, Greg Smith. We dive into his book, The Battery Powered Home, and explore the NABCEP ESIP certification, along with a wide range of topics in solar and energy storage technologies. Greg shares some valuable insights …
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In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, host Sean White has an engaging conversation with Riley Neugebauer, a renowned solar influencer and installer. Riley shares her journey into the solar industry, the founding of her organization 'Solar for Women,' and her insights on the challenges women face in the solar trades. They…
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Tim Townsend 1980s Solar, PVUSA and more!
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1:27:04Sean White hosts Tim Townsend in an extensive discussion on the historical and technical evolution of solar energy. They delve into Arco Solar's pioneering work in the 1980s, the PVUSA project, and personal anecdotes that bring to life the early days of the solar industry. The conversation also explores the practicalities of solar energy systems, f…
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Energy Storage and Beyond: Wayne Garrett on Viridi’s Tech, Partnerships, and Military Uses
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53:29In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, Sean White interviews Wayne Garrett, Chief Commercial Officer for Viridi. They discuss Viridi's innovative energy storage solutions, including their use of LG 18650 cells, passive cooling technology, and applications in microgrids and commercial settings. They also touch on Viridi's …
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Powering Success: The Energy Consulting Edge with Jessica Harris
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45:47Join Sean White on this episode of the Solar and Energy Storage Podcast as he sits down with Jessica Harris, President of Harris Energy Solutions. They explore Jessica’s role in shaping her company’s focus on energy consulting versus engineering, and what sets them apart. Discover her approach to establishing a successful consulting firm, and the r…
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Unlocking the Secrets of Illumine-I's Success
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36:15Illumine – I is a pioneering solar engineering firm driving innovation and efficiency in renewable energy solutions. CEO and illumine – I’s co-founder, Nithish Sairam discusses his journey, the challenges of the renewable energy sector, and the innovative approaches Illumine-I is bringing to the table. Here are some of the topics discussed: Arizona…
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Selling a Solar Company, with Herve Billiet
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48:25In this engaging episode, Sean White welcomes back Herve Billiet, who shares insights from his recent experience selling his company Ipsun Solar. They discuss the intricacies of selling a business, the evolution of the solar industry, and delve into Herve's current venture, Sunvoy. The conversation also touches on the importance of efficient busine…
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Perch Energy is a leading community solar service provider dedicated to making renewable energy accessible and equitable. We support solar project owners and subscribers by offering services that maximize ROI, including subscriber acquisition, lifecycle management, and expert guidance on local regulations. Our mission is to connect everyone—renters…
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SNEC ES+ with Madame Mi and Jenny Tong (ES=Energy Storage)
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28:54SNEC is by far the largest Renewable Energy conference in the world with a half-million people attending, and SNEC has also branched out with a conference that is just for Energy Storage and will happen soon in Shanghai SNEC ES: Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition:September 24-27 2024https://es.snec.org.cn Also go to the other SNEC conference …
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