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Feb. 4, 2025

Demystifying Solar Tax Credit Transfers with Marc Palmer, Conductor S…

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...

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Jan. 28, 2025

Expert Panel - Mastering Solar Project Success: Speed, Partnerships, …

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 co...

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Jan. 23, 2025

The Critical Role of Field Service in Solar: Insights from CPS Americ…

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 maintenanc...

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Jan. 21, 2025

Solar Manufacturing: Expert Perspectives from OMCO Solar’s Eric Goodw…

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...

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Jan. 14, 2025

Geothermal Technology is Cleaning Up Fossil Fuels at the Source with …

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 harnes...

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Jan. 7, 2025

Inside CPS America's Innovation Day: A Conversation with President Br…

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 U...

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Dec. 31, 2024

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 regenera...

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Dec. 24, 2024

How Economics Drive the Clean Energy Transition with Rick Wrenn | EP2…

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 ...

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Dec. 17, 2024

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 c...

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Dec. 12, 2024

The Future of Solar: Maintenance, Communication, and Content Creation…

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 in...

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Dec. 10, 2024

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 sessi...

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Dec. 5, 2024

Insights on Solar Racking and Technical Due Diligence with Azimuth Ad…

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...

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Dec. 3, 2024

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 episo...

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Nov. 28, 2024

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 …

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Nov. 26, 2024

Innovations in Performance Monitoring with Faviola Angula CPS | EP244

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Faviola Angula, a performance improvement engineer at CPS America, to explore the intricate world of solar inverter technology and performance monitori...

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Nov. 21, 2024

Ensuring Safety in Grid-Scale Battery Systems | EP243

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague engages with industry leaders Dr. Zhehan Yi and Ryan Mayfield to discuss the critical topic of safety in grid-scale battery systems. As the demand for renewable energy sur...

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Nov. 19, 2024

The World's Simplest Racking System with Drew Bond | EP242

In this episode of Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague interviews Drew Bond, CEO and co-founder of Powerfield Energy, about their innovative solar racking system. The company's flagship product, the PowerRack, represents a si...

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Nov. 12, 2024

Solar Inverter Solutions for Every Project with Evan Upshur | EP241

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague welcomes Evan Upshur, a senior account representative at Chint Power Systems, to discuss the transformative role of inverters in the solar industry. The conversation ...

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Nov. 5, 2024

Democratizing Clean Energy with Gary Skulnik | EP240

In this episode of Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Gary Skulnik, founder of Neighborhood Sun, to explore the transformative world of community solar. From his early days creating a solar science fair project in ...

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Oct. 29, 2024

5 MWh Power Block BESS from CPS America with Dr. Zhehan Yi | EP239

In today’s episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Dr. Zhehan Yi (aka, Dr. Z), Director of Utility and Battery Energy Storage Products at CPS America, to explore their groundbreaking 5 MWh battery solutio...

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Oct. 22, 2024

Mitigating Hail Damage in Large-Scale Solar: Insights from VDE Americ…

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Jon Previtali, Senior Principal Engineer at VDE Americas, to discuss the growing challenge of hail damage in large-scale solar projects. As hail-relate...

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Oct. 15, 2024

Building Winning Cultures, Insights from Dr. Barry Davis | EP237

In today’s episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Dr. Barry Davis, a veteran college baseball coach and leadership consultant. With 35 years of coaching experience, Dr. Davis shares valuable lessons on l...

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Oct. 8, 2024

Titanium Venture’s Role in Funding the Energy Transition with Albert …

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Albert Bielinko, General Partner at Titanium Ventures, to explore the fascinating intersection of venture capital and clean technology. With over $1 bi...

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Oct. 1, 2024

Distributed vs. Centralized String: Optimizing PV Plants with the 250…

In today’s episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Bryan Wagner, President and General Manager, and Anton Patton, Vice President of Product Management at CPS America. They dive deep into the company's gro...

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