Tim Montague

What’s Driving the UNSTOPPABLE Renewable Energy Movement? | EP299

The energy transition faces political headwinds, but market forces tell a different story. Today on the Clean Power Hour, Keith Zakheim, CEO of Antenna Group and host of the Age of Adoption podcast, shares why he remains bullish on clean energy despite policy challenges. Keith brings 20 years of communications experience in the clean energy…

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How Vertical Solar Panels Are Changing Farms in 2025! | EP298

Ready to discover why smart solar developers and farmers are choosing agrivoltaics over traditional solar? Today on the Clean Power Hour, join host Tim Montague and four industry leaders who share real data, proven results, and practical insights on how vertical racking helps farmers achieve superior returns compared to conventional approaches 🎯 Featured Experts: Helge…

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Why Solar Panel Recycling Is Critical for Clean Energy’s Future | EP297

We’re about to install 19 billion solar panels in the next 20 years, but what happens when they reach end-of-life? In this eye-opening episode of The Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Adam Saghei, CEO and founder of We Recycle Solar, to tackle one of the clean energy industry’s most pressing challenges:…

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BBB Bill Bombshell, What’s New With Solar And Batteries In 2025?

On our recent Clean Power Hour Live, Tim Montague and John Weaver tackle the complex implications of the recently passed “BBB bill” and its mixed impact on the solar industry. The hosts dive deep into the economic pressures facing the industry and much more. Episode Highlights BBB Bill Impact on Solar Industry – Discussion of…

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What’s REALLY Happening to The Solar Industry Under the Big Beautiful Bill? | EP296

The solar industry faces its biggest challenge yet – will it survive the gutting of the Inflation Reduction Act? Tim Montague sits down with Marc Palmer, founder and CEO of Conductor Solar, to discuss the current state of solar financing and how the industry is changing in light of threats facing our industry. In this…

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What’s REALLY Driving the DMV Solar Boom in 2025? | EP 295

Today on the Clean Power Hour, we reconnect with Kiya Segni, founder of Aduu Solar, who has successfully made the leap from engineering consultant to full-fledged solar installer in the lucrative DMV market (DC, Maryland, Virginia). 🔧 Business Transformation Insights: Kiya shares the critical differences between running an engineering firm versus a construction company, from…

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Why Equity Is the Solar Industry’s Secret Weapon | EP294

Today on the Clean Power Hour, we sit down with the leadership team of Windfree Solar – a minority-owned, equity eligible contractor that’s proving diversity isn’t just good for society, it’s good for business. CEO Eric Heineman, Head of O&M Cynthia Myers, and Chief Marketing Officer Steve Larosiliere share how they’ve built a thriving solar…

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How Vertical Solar Is Solving Land Use Conflicts in Agriculture | Agrivoltaics Revolution | EP293

What if farmers could double their income from the same land while fighting climate change? Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with two pioneering leaders who are revolutionizing how we think about solar energy and agriculture. Helge Biernath, CEO of Sunzaun (and Sunstall, the mechanical installation company), and Ian Skor, CEO…

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The Secret To Avoiding Solar Power Downtime! | EP292

Are you ready for the biggest shift happening in utility-scale solar right now? The transition from central to string inverters is revolutionizing how we build and operate massive solar farms across America. In this eye-opening episode, Luke Schlichte, Utility Sales Representative at CPS America (Chint Power Systems), breaks down why this technological shift is happening…

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The #1 Reason Data Centers Are Driving The NEXT BIG THING in Solar Energy

In this episode of Clean Power Hour Live, hosts Tim Montague and John Weaver tackle the elephant in the room – policy uncertainty – while making a compelling case for why now might be the best time to double down on solar. Fresh from the Midwest Solar Expo in Chicago and the ACORE Financial Forum…

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