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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 leadership, team building, and creating a culture of excellence that applies both on the field and in business.  Dr….

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Titanium Venture’s Role in Funding the Energy Transition with Albert Bielinko | EP236

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 billion invested across 100 technology companies, Titanium Ventures has become a key player in funding the energy transition. This discussion…

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Distributed vs. Centralized String: Optimizing PV Plants with the 250 KW, 600v Inverters with CPS America | EP235

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 groundbreaking 250kW 600V string inverter, a product poised to revolutionize the solar industry. The discussion covers the evolution of…

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Navigating the TVA Market with Gil Hough, TenneSEIA | EP234

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague interviews Gil Hough, Executive Director of the Tennessee Solar Energy Industries Association (TenneSEIA). The discussion offers a comprehensive look at the unique energy landscape within the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) region, which spans Tennessee and parts of six other states. Key points: TVA Background:…

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Overcoming Opposition to Clean Energy Projects in Rural America with Brenden Miller | EP233

Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Brendan Miller, Deputy Director of the Land and Liberty Coalition, to discuss building support for renewable energy projects in rural communities across America. Brendan shares his unique journey from farmer and local school board member to renewable energy advocate, offering valuable insights into the…

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Overcoming Opposition to Clean Energy Projects in Rural America with Brenden Miller | EP233

Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Brendan Miller, Deputy Director of the Land and Liberty Coalition, to discuss building support for renewable energy projects in rural communities across America. Brendan shares his unique journey from farmer and local school board member to renewable energy advocate, offering valuable insights into the…

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Data Driven O&M Strategies with Wattch and Omnidian | EP232

Today on the Clean Power Hour we explore the world of data-driven strategies for supercharging solar O&M (operations and maintenance) with expert guests Alex Nussey, CEO of Wattch and Trish Graf, VP of Sales at Omnidian. The conversation kicks off by exploring the current state of monitoring and analytics in distributed generation (DG) solar, with…

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Sun’Agri: Bringing European Agrivoltaic Innovation to the US | EP231

In this fascinating episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Chuck Schwartz, head of business development at Sun’Agri, to explore the cutting-edge world of agrivoltaics. Chuck shares his journey from engineering to entrepreneurship, ultimately leading him to the forefront of solar technology in agriculture. The conversation delves into Sun’Agri’s innovative…

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Agrivoltaics: Progress and Potential with Jordan Macknick, NREL | EP230

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Jordan Macknick, a senior researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), to explore the fascinating world of agrivoltaics. With over a decade of experience in the field, Macknick offers a comprehensive look at the intersection of solar energy and agriculture, shedding…

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Robotic Solar Farm Vegetation Management with Tim Lichti | EP229

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Tim Lichti, founder and CEO of Swap Robotics, to discuss innovative solar farm vegetation management solutions. Lichti shares insights into how his company is tackling one of the most significant ongoing expenses in solar farm operations – vegetation control. Swap Robotics has…

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