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June 11, 2024

Insuring the Solar Revolution: Managing Risks in a Changing Climate w…

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague talks with Hunter Johnson, Vice President of Alliant Insurance, about the crucial role of insurance in the solar industry and how climate change is impacting the way insur...

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June 4, 2024

Deep Geothermal and the Energy Transition with Sebastian Heitmann, Ex…

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague interviews Sebastian Heitmann, the co-founder of the venture capital firm Extantia. The discussion covered a wide range of topics related to the energy transition and...

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May 28, 2024

Transforming Homes Into Smart Powerhouses, Kelly Warner, Lumin | EP212

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague interviews Kelly Warner, CEO of Lumin (or Lumin Smart), a company that produces smart electrical panels for load management and electrification. Kelly shares his exte...

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May 23, 2024

Attract and retain top talent in the solar industry with CPS America …

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 sect...

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May 21, 2024

Landfill Solar: Community Solar Success Story with Scott Tess, City o…

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 de...

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May 14, 2024

Designing & Optimizing Complex Microgrids - Beyond Solar & Storage wi…

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 ...

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May 9, 2024

Let the Sun Shine In: How Churches and Colleges Can Save with Solar w…

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 b...

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May 7, 2024

The Promises and Perils of the Hydrogen Economy with Peter Kelly-Detw…

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 ...

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April 30, 2024

The Future of Community Solar: Expanding Models, Markets and Scale wi…

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 ...

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April 23, 2024

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

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 - ...

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April 16, 2024

Advancements in String Inverter Technology with John Drummond, CPS Am…

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...

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April 9, 2024

How Community Solar is Spreading Across the US with Aviv Shalgi, Sola…

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 entrep...

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April 2, 2024

Ruggedized Portable Battery Power for Construction with Francois Byrn…

In this episode, Tim Montague sits down with Francois Byrne, CEO of Hybrid Power Solutions, to discuss the company's innovative approach to decarbonizing mobile power and construction. Francois shares his journey from working...

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March 26, 2024

Wattch: Revolutionizing Solar Monitoring and Asset Management | EP201

In this episode of The Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague interviews Alex Nussey, co-founder and CEO of Wattch, a cutting-edge solar monitoring and asset management platform trusted by top installers, developers, and utiliti...

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March 19, 2024

Innovating Solar and Storage: CPS America's Brian Baxter on the Rise …

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague is joined by Brian Baxter, Director of Sales East at CPS America, to discuss the rapid evolution of the solar and storage industry. As string inverter technologies ga...

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March 12, 2024

Brownfields to Brightfields - Turning Landfills into Clean Energy Ass…

America's thousands of closed landfills represent a massive untapped opportunity to generate clean solar power. These unused brownfield sites, which are often seen as burdens on their local communities, have the potential to ...

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March 8, 2024

Accelerating Solar Project Development by Streamlining Land Title Pro…

In this expert panel webinar, Tim Montague hosts Monroe Jett, CEO and founder of Title Leader, and Mike Koehler, Director of Solar Development at Azimuth Renewables, to discuss how solar developers can accelerate project time...

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March 5, 2024

Unlocking the Potential of Solar + Storage with Industry Veteran, Rya…

The solar industry has come a long way since its early days of small off-grid systems. With utility-scale solar farms now measured in the 100s of megawatts, grid penetration rising fast, and batteries no longer a novelty but ...

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Feb. 28, 2024

C&I SOLAR PPAs Best Practices & Success Stories Webinar w Nick Perug…

Solar PPAs are a popular way to finance commercial solar projects, but the process remains nebulous to many installers and developers. In this illuminating webinar, host Tim Montague gets candid insights from two solar financ...

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Feb. 27, 2024

Heatspring: Online Learning for Solar and Sustainability with Brian H…

Imagine a world where anyone, from a 10-year-old child to a seasoned professional, can access top-notch training in clean energy technologies like solar, batteries, and energy efficiency – all from the comfort of their living...

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Feb. 23, 2024

Clean Power Hour LIVE Feb 23, 2024 w/ John Weaver & Tim Montague

Stay up to date with the latest solar, wind, and energy storage news and analysis. Join co-hosts Tim Montague, solar & storage expert, and John Weaver, PV Magazine journalist, as they reflect on the latest tools, technologies...

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Feb. 20, 2024

Unlocking the Value Stack of Solar + Storage in PJM with David Braun …

Earn, save, protect - energy storage is revolutionizing the way we think about and utilize electricity. Batteries are no longer just backup power sources - they have become assets capable of providing a multitude of services ...

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Feb. 15, 2024

Electrifying Everything with Solar and Energy Efficiency with Austin …

Austin Carr, founder of Greenlink Energy Solutions, joins us to discuss his journey from military service to clean energy entrepreneur. We cover electrifying homes and buildings in a 360-degree approach - improving energy eff...

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Feb. 13, 2024

Creating a Customer-Centric Organization in Technology Sales | Kelly …

The solar industry is rapidly evolving, with new technologies and mounting competition forcing companies to adapt or be left behind. On this week's Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Kelly Shamblen, Regional Sales ...

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