Tim Montague

Solar Inverter Technology with Evan Upshur, CPS America | EP284

Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague welcomes back Evan Upshur from CPS America for a discussion on the latest innovations in solar inverter technology. Evan shares why CPS America continues to be a leader in the solar industry with their reliable, versatile products and exceptional customer service. Evan emphasizes the importance of versatility…

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Revolutionizing Rooftop Storage: Jordan Harris on Yotta Energy’s Innovative Battery Solutions | EP283

Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague speaks with Jordan Harris, CEO of Yotta Energy, about their unique approach to commercial rooftop solar battery storage. Harris introduces Yotta Energy’s latest innovation – the Yotta Block – a modular building block-type battery product that installs directly in line with solar panels, similar to microinverters….

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Next Generation Battery Storage with David Florenz | EP282

Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with David Florenz from CPS America at Intersolar San Diego to explore the future of grid-scale battery storage and utility-scale solar solutions. David shares his journey from residential solar to utility-scale projects and reveals why CPS’s innovative modular battery design is changing the game…

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Will the IRA Survive? LIVE Solar Industry News on Policy, Tech Breakthroughs & Market Trends

Join Tim Montague and John Weaver for this bi-weekly Solar & Storage News LIVE, where they dive deep into the latest developments shaping the solar industry. In this April 18, 2025, episode, our hosts explore critical industry updates from policy battles to technological breakthroughs that could reshape the future of renewable energy. The discussion evolves…

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Understand Domestic Solar Manufacturing with Chris Lettman | EP281

Today’s episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague welcomes back Chris Lettman, US Sales Director for Imperial Star Solar, to dive deep into the world of domestic content in solar panel manufacturing. As the US approaches 50 gigawatts of solar panel manufacturing capacity, Chris brings his 16+ years of industry experience to clarify the…

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Evolving Landscape of C&I Solar & Storage | EP280

Today on the Clean Power Hour, recorded at Intersolar San Diego, host Tim Montague sits down with McKay Johnson of Helix Electric and Kelly Shamblen of CPS America to discuss the current state of the commercial and industrial solar market. Despite the industry’s unpredictable nature—often called the “solar coaster”—both guests express optimism about continued growth…

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Latin American Solar Market Insights with Carlos Abad, CPS America | EP279

Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Carlos Abad, the newly appointed head of Latin American markets for CPS America. Recorded at Intersolar San Diego, this conversation offers insights into the growing solar and energy storage markets across Latin America, with a particular focus on Mexico’s promising 7-8 gigawatt solar market…

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LinkedIn Growth Hacks for Clean Energy Professionals with Jacob Lundy

In today’s episode of Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with LinkedIn marketing expert Jacob Lundy to unveil powerful strategies for clean energy professionals looking to maximize their B2B marketing efforts on LinkedIn. As the premier platform for business-to-business connections, LinkedIn offers unique opportunities for renewable energy companies to reach decision-makers and build meaningful…

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Solar & Storage News: Perovskite Breakthroughs, Record-Low Battery Costs and Global Supply Chain

In this episode of Clean Power Hour, hosts Tim Montague and John Weaver dive into the latest developments in the solar and storage industry. Episode Highlights: Perovskite Breakthrough: Analysis of Trina’s new commercial-sized perovskite solar panel exceeding 800 watts with 26% efficiency, marking a significant advancement in solar panel technology. Link: https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/03/25/chinese-pv-industry-brief-trina-solar-announces-800-w-tandem-solar-module/ Battery Storage Revolution:…

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Solar & Storage News: Perovskite Breakthroughs, Record-Low Battery Costs and Global Supply Chain

In this episode of Clean Power Hour, hosts Tim Montague and John Weaver dive into the latest developments in the solar and storage industry. Episode Highlights: Perovskite Breakthrough: Analysis of Trina’s new commercial-sized perovskite solar panel exceeding 800 watts with 26% efficiency, marking a significant advancement in solar panel technology. Link: https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/03/25/chinese-pv-industry-brief-trina-solar-announces-800-w-tandem-solar-module/ Battery Storage Revolution:…

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