Tim Montague

Power Electronics Evolution: How String Inverters Are Winning | EP259

Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Joe Ross, Associate Director of National Accounts and Channel Sales at CPS America, to discuss the evolution of power electronics, detailing the shift from central inverters to the more efficient and scalable string inverters. He explains why string inverters are revolutionizing commercial and…

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Demystifying Solar Tax Credit Transfers with Marc Palmer, Conductor Solar | EP258

Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague welcomes back Marc Palmer, founder and CEO of Conductor Solar, for an in-depth exploration of ITC (Investment Tax Credit) transfers in the solar industry. With over 15 years of experience in renewable energy finance, Palmer breaks down the complexities of tax credit transfers and explains how…

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Expert Panel – Mastering Solar Project Success: Speed, Partnerships, and Problem-Solving | EP257

Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague explores two critical aspects of modern solar development: effective industry partnerships and IRA compliance. Four industry veterans share insights on how collaboration and compliance can coexist with aggressive timelines: Successful Partnership Dynamics: OMCO and Sunstall have collaborated on over 100 projects together, including nearly 100 projects…

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The Critical Role of Field Service in Solar: Insights from CPS America’s David Huebsch | EP256

Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with David Huebsch, Field Service Engineer and Manager for CPS America’s Central Region. Drawing from his unique background transitioning from wind turbine maintenance to solar inverter service, David shares valuable insights into the critical role of field service in the solar industry. The conversation…

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Solar Manufacturing: Expert Perspectives from OMCO Solar’s Eric Goodwin | EP255

Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Eric Goodwin, Vice President of Business Development at OMCO Solar, to explore the evolution and future of solar manufacturing in the United States. From its roots as a truck bumper manufacturer in 1955 to becoming America’s largest custom roll former with 13GW of annual…

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Geothermal Technology is Cleaning Up Fossil Fuels at the Source with Johanna Ostrum | EP254

Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague explores an innovative approach to geothermal energy with Johanna Ostrom.  Johanna is the COO of Gradient Geothermal, where she leads efforts to transform the energy sector by harnessing geothermal resources to reduce emissions from oil and gas wells. With a strong background in engineering and a proven…

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Inside CPS America’s Innovation Day: A Conversation with President Bryan Wagner | EP253

Check out CPS Product Innovation Day 2025: https://loom.ly/Ll19EVk Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Bryan Wagner, President and GM of CPS America, the number one string inverter manufacturer in the US solar market. We discuss the company’s upcoming Product Innovation Day event (April 2, 2025, in Dallas TX) and their…

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How Solar Farms Can Restore Ecosystems with Nick de Vries | EP252

We wrap up 2024 with a rather unique agrivoltaics episode. Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Nick de Vries, Chief Technology Officer of Silicon Ranch, to explore the groundbreaking concept of regenerative energy. This innovative approach goes beyond traditional solar energy production by integrating sustainable agricultural practices that enhance soil…

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How Economics Drive the Clean Energy Transition with Rick Wrenn | EP251

Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague brings you Rick Wrenn, author of “A Pragmatist's Guide to Energizing the U.S.A.”, to explore the economic forces driving America's energy transition. Rick, who has a specialty compounds and operations management background, brings a fresh perspective to the energy conversation by focusing on the numbers rather…

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Multi-Tenant Solar Solutions with John Witchel of King Energy | EP250

Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague brings you John Witchel, CEO and founder of King Energy, a company dedicated to solving the multi-tenant solar project problem for 3rd party owned real estate. The discussion centers around the concept of the split incentive problem, which has historically hindered solar installations on buildings where…

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