Podcast Episodes

The Real Reason Residential Solar Is Still Too Expensive (in the US) | OpenSolar’s Andrew McGuigan

Season 16 Episode 843

Why is residential solar still so hard in the US? Andrew McGuigan will wager an answer.

After 13 years in the solar trenches—from knocking doors at Sungevity to leading OpenSolar’s global exp…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Out-Innovating China in Critical Minerals: ReElement’s Bold U.S. Strategy

Season 16 Episode 842

Are Coal and clean energy still at odds??

It might sound like a contradiction, but today’s guest is proving that innovation often comes from the most unexpected places - in this case, Coal Mi…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

From 3 Weeks to 3 Days: Accelerating Solar with Drones | Jason Steinberg, Scanifly

Season 16 Episode 841

What if the tools you use to sell solar are setting you up to fail?

That’s the uncomfortable truth Jason Steinberg, CEO of Scanifly, is tackling head-on.

In this episode recorded live at NABCE…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rethinking Battery Storage: Domestic BMS, Cybersecurity & Geopolitics | Michael Worry of Nuvation Energy

Season 16 Episode 840

In a market flooded with cheap imports and geopolitical risk, one company is standing its ground.

Did you know there’s only one North American battery management system (BMS) provider at util…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

BREAKING: Nextracker Just Bought This AI Robotics Company: OnSight Technology - (here’s why)

Season 16 Episode 839

Nextracker just made yet another bold move…

What if a robot could detect a solar failure before it happens—and build the repair plan to deploy the right resources to the precise location, in …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

838: Cutbacks, Consolidation & Energy Chaos: Will Solar and Batteries Survive 2025? With Barry Cinnamon

Season 16 Episode 838

Is This The Reality Check We All Needed?

Layoffs. Shrinking margins. Policy gut punched. If you’ve been wondering how the solar industry will make it through this, hang tight - I’ve got a 20+…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

837: MET Stations... the Secret Weapon For Solar Energy? Ann Will | GroundWork

Season 16 Episode 837

What if the smallest line item in your solar project budget could unlock millions in financing?

Solar projects don’t get financed on hope—they get financed on data.

Meet Ann Will, founder of G…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Battery Paradox: Why C&I Solar Isn’t Installing Battery Storage

Season 16 Episode 836

Commercial & Industrial solar is no longer just about getting panels up on the roof (Or over the parking lot, as the case may be). I wanted to explore something that’s been bugging me…given …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Nextracker Is Rewiring Utility-Scale Solar | Jonathan Eastwood

Season 16 Episode 835

Nextracker has proven its market dominance for more than a decade, and has practically rewritten the playbook on utility-scale solar globally. Lately, they’ve been on an acquisition spree, f…

Published on 5 months ago

The New Solar Standard You Should Know About | w/Amanda Bybee & Karo Fernandez

Season 16 Episode 834

What happens when a solar technician calls themselves a “Level 2,” but no one knows what that actually means?

For years, solar O&M has lacked the structure and standardization seen in other t…

Published on 5 months ago