Tim Montague

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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The Future of Solar: Maintenance, Communication, and Content Creation with Derek | EP249

In this episode of The Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague welcomes Derek, known as Derek the Solarboi, a seasoned solar professional and content creator. The discussion begins with Derek sharing his journey into the solar industry, highlighting his transition from general electrical work to becoming an expert in operations and maintenance (O&M). With over…

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Solar PV Training, Trends, and Technology with Sean White | EP248

Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague is joined by Sean White, a renowned NABCEP-certified trainer, solar educator, and author. Sean is a global leader in the solar energy industry, known for his engaging training sessions and dedication to advancing the field. The discussion begins with a reference to their recent experiences at the…

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Insights on Solar Racking and Technical Due Diligence with Azimuth Advisory Services | EP247

When weather gets gnarly, the solar panels can fly, the racking can be destroyed, and the powerplant might actually die. But never fear, Azimuth Advisory Services is here to help prevent climate chaos from getting the best of your solar and storage projects. In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, we take a deep…

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Revolutionizing Urban Solar with TR Ludwig from Brooklyn Solar | EP246

Putting solar canopies on row homes and high-rise buildings in NYC! Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with T.R. Ludwig, the founder of Brooklyn Solar Works and Brooklyn Solar Canopy Company. The episode explores the unique challenges and innovative solutions associated with installing solar in the urban core of New…

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The Future of Residential Energy Storage with Vince Ambrose | EP245

Batteries are the new black for solar (solar is already black so maybe batteries are the double black?). If you’re a solar contractor you MUST go long into battery storage. As the value of net metering goes away (NEM 3.0 beware), the importance of BESS goes up. In California, ESS attachment rates have gone above…

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Innovations in Performance Monitoring with Faviola Angulo CPS | EP244

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Faviola Angulo, a performance improvement engineer at CPS America, to explore the intricate world of solar inverter technology and performance monitoring. Faviola shares her journey into the solar industry, highlighting her transition from oil and gas to renewable energy, driven by…

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