Tim Montague

Attract and retain top talent in the solar industry with CPS America and EnergeiaWorks | EP211

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague brings together a panel of experts from CPS America and EnergeiaWorks to discuss proven tactics for talent acquisition and retention in the rapidly growing solar sector. The discussion kicks off with insightful introductions from the panelists, including John Drummond, senior applications engineer at CPS…

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Landfill Solar: Community Solar Success Story with Scott Tess, City of Urbana, IL | EP210

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague is joined by Scott Tess, the Sustainability and Resilience Officer for the City of Urbana, Illinois. They discuss the 5.3 megawatt community solar project that was developed on the city’s closed municipal solid waste landfill in Urbana Illinois in Central Illinois (home of the…

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Designing & Optimizing Complex Microgrids – Beyond Solar & Storage with Adib Nasle | EP209

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague interviews Adib Nasle, the co-founder and CEO of Xendee, a company that provides a software platform to design and optimize complex on-site energy systems. The discussion revolves around Xendee’s unique approach to addressing the complexities and uncertainties associated with distributed energy systems. Nasle explains that…

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Designing & Optimizing Complex Microgrids – Beyond Solar & Storage with Adib Nasle | EP209

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague interviews Adib Nasle, the co-founder and CEO of Xendee, a company that provides a software platform to design and optimize complex on-site energy systems. The discussion revolves around Xendee’s unique approach to addressing the complexities and uncertainties associated with distributed energy systems. Nasle explains that…

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Let the Sun Shine In: How Churches and Colleges Can Save with Solar with Austin Carr and Jim Keeling | EP208

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague hosts a special live webinar with Austin Carr, founder and president of Greenlink Energy Solutions, and Jim Keeling, a business attorney and partner at Hinshaw law, both based in Rockford, Illinois. They discuss the opportunities and challenges of behind-the-meter solar PV installations for churches and…

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The Promises and Perils of the Hydrogen Economy with Peter Kelly-Detwiler | EP207

The hydrogen economy is all the rage, with billions in government funding and skyrocketing private investment. But should we buy into the hype? Energy and utility guru Peter Kelly-Detwiler joins Tim Montague to separate fact from fiction about the promises and perils of the hydrogen economy.  They discuss the existing hydrogen economy, which is largely…

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The Future of Community Solar: Expanding Models, Markets and Scale with Nate Owen of Ampion | EP206

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague talks with Nate Owen, founder and CEO of Ampion, about the evolution and future of community solar. Key topics and takeaways include: – How community solar is moving beyond its roots in state-specific programs to more flexible models that can scale rapidly. Nate discusses…

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Nevados, the Solar Tracker That Adapts to Any Terrain with Yezin Taha | EP205

Solar trackers have swept the utility-scale solar industry in recent years, with single-axis trackers now deployed on a staggering 94% of large-scale projects. While a few big names dominate the tracker market, one company – Nevados Solar – has carved out a distinct niche with its unique all-terrain tracking technology. In this episode, host Tim…

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Advancements in String Inverter Technology with John Drummond, CPS America | EP204

The solar industry has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, with string inverters playing a pivotal role in this evolution. In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with John Drummond, the Senior Applications Engineer at CPS America, to explore the advancements in string inverter technology and how…

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How Community Solar is Spreading Across the US with Aviv Shalgi, Solar Simplified | EP203

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Aviv Shalgi, CEO and co-founder of Solar Simplified, to discuss the growing and important niche of community solar. Aviv shares his journey into entrepreneurship, starting in the advertising industry before finding his passion in the energy transition. He explains how Solar…

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