In today’s episode, Tim Montague sits down with Tara Brown-Selders, VP of Business Development at Kensington Vanguard, to discuss two critical topics for solar developers: title insurance and women's leadership in clean energy. Tara breaks down why title insurance protects your solar investments. She explains how proper title searches going…
The video emphasizes that leadership is essential to encourage more women to join the solar industry. It showcases the importance of creating opportunities for women in business at different career stages. Learn how you can inspire more women to join the solar industry and promote inclusion. Growing into large commercial-industrial…
Discover how issues with inverters can lead to underperformance in commercial solar projects, causing systems to disconnect and go off grid. Learn about the common weak links, including fuses and grid fluctuations that impact solar energy production. Watch to find out about solar system maintenance. Growing into large commercial-industrial solar?…
This video explains how microgrids function, particularly their capability to connect to and disconnect from the main power grid, showcasing the flexibility of a microgrid system. The conversation highlights the future potential of micro grids for future energy systems, and their unique benefits. Learn more about renewable energy and the…
The video covers a recent story about a California company shipping sodium-ion batteries, marking a significant step in energy storage solutions. This new battery technology uses sodium instead of lithium, addressing concerns about lithium scarcity. Learn about the potential of sodium-ion batteries in the future of renewable energy. Growing into…
Explore the advancements in solar panel technology with the latest 500W solar module, showcasing how far solar energy has come. This new design is more compact and efficient compared to older commercial panels, leading the way in renewable energy solutions. Discover more about solar power and its impact on the…
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Learn how aerosol technology using potassium carbonate can stop lithium-ion battery fires by breaking the fire chain reaction. The video highlights testing results and how this method works on early-onset fires, focusing on innovative technology. This approach significantly enhances fire safety and energy storage solutions. Growing into large commercial-industrial solar?…
In this clip, a fire expert details how to work with communities, developers, and authorities during the planning phase to address concerns about fire and environmental impacts. By working together, these risks can be kept very low with the proper mitigation strategies, according to the fire safety expert. Check out…
Join Tim Montague as he explores the important topic of improving fire prevention in the context of battery systems. He emphasizes the need for enhanced electrical safety and safety measures to mitigate potential hazards. Learn about the critical role of safety training to enhance electrical safety awareness. Growing into large…
Did you know that solar carport alone could completely power the grid? Tim Montague discusses the massive potential of solar panels covering parking lots in the United States. According to the video, there are about 13,000 square miles of carport installation ready for solar energy, envisioning a future powered by…
Recent data indicates that fires started by lithium batteries in energy storage are rare, and dropped 97% between 2018-2023. The study highlights that most fires affecting battery storage start outside the batteries. These findings underscore the improved fire safety surrounding these systems. Growing into large commercial-industrial solar? Book a free…
The video highlights how collaboration helps ensure safety, compliance, and community support during the planning phase of battery storage sites. It stresses the importance of involving local fire services. This collaboration is essential for these projects. Growing into large commercial-industrial solar? Book a free consultation with Tim Montague to grow…
This episode discusses the ups and downs in the clean energy sector, comparing it to a solar coaster. The host encourages energy professionals to ride the wave as the global energy transition continues despite challenges related to politics and the trump administration. Stay positive and adapt to the evolving landscape…
Batteries receive, store, and release energy instantaneously, a great asset for grid operators balancing supply and demand. As more renewable energy sources are added, the need for battery storage increases. With solar energy and batteries becoming more prevalent, balancing the electricity grid becomes easier and more sustainable, especially with the…
The video highlights the expected rapid growth of solar energy in the US, with projections of record-breaking installations. It touches on potential easing of challenges and opportunities for cheaper hardware and increased installations. Stay tuned for more sustainable energy updates and insights on the energy transition! #solarpower #renewableenergy #cleanenergy Growing…
The video highlights the importance of batteries for storing energy generated from solar panels, which allows for continuous power availability. It emphasizes the need for more battery factories, particularly in the United States, to support sustainable energy goals. The discussion touches on the challenges of manufacturing and storing energy domestically,…
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Think battery storage systems are fire hazards? The data tells a different story. Today on the Clean Power Hour, Joe DeBellis, Global Head of Clean Energy at FireTrace, reveals shocking findings from a survey of nearly 4,000 Americans about battery storage safety. While headlines focus on rare fire incidents, 71%…
Join us this Friday Aug 8 at 1 PM ET as we cover the latest solar & storage news and analysis. Co-hosts Tim Montague, solar business coach and John Weaver, the Commercial Solar Guy, solar developer and PV Magazine author, reflect on the latest solar and storage news, tools, technologies,…
📘 Wired for Sun is now available! A practical playbook for commercial solar professionals who want to sell smarter and lead the clean energy transition. 🚀 Pre-order or buy now on Amazon: cleanpowerhour.com/book In this video, I (Tim Montague, host of the Clean Power Hour) share why I wrote Wired…
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The speaker shares his perspective on how the clean energy industry is navigating recent policy changes and the impacts of the IRA. Despite the challenges, there are still opportunities for growth with renewable energy and the continued expansion of solar power. This is an important discussion on energy and the…
The video highlights the growing corporate demand for renewable energy, particularly from tech giants. This growing need underscores the importance of solar power and wind turbine technology. These market trends are driving the energy transition forward. Growing into large commercial-industrial solar? Book a free consultation with Tim Montague to grow…
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