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 extensive background in the energy industry, spanning roles in consulting and running technology companies focused on areas like wind power and virtual power plants.
The discussion centers around Lumin's innovative smart panel technology, which enables flexible demand and load management in residential settings. Kelly explains how the Lumin smart panel integrates with solar and battery systems, allowing homeowners to access and prioritize circuits while running on battery power during grid outages. This technology also facilitates the electrification of homes by intelligently managing new electrical loads like EV chargers and heat pumps, often avoiding the need for costly electrical panel upgrades.
Kelly also introduces Lumin's latest product, Lumin Edge, a modular and cost-effective version of the smart panel designed for wider adoption in electrification and utility-scale load management. He highlights partnerships with companies like Sonnen and ABB, which will help scale Lumin's technology and bring it to a broader market.
The conversation also touches on the importance of energy equity, with initiatives aimed at making clean technologies accessible to mainstream and low-to-moderate income communities. Kelly emphasizes the role of load management systems like Lumin's in enabling more flexible demand programs, optimizing energy consumption in response to economic signals, and ultimately supporting the energy transition toward a cleaner, more efficient grid.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-warner-a7913118/
http://www.luminsmart.com/
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00:00 Introduction
02:45 Kelly Warner's Background
03:41 Why Lumen?
06:24 The role of Lumin in Electrification
08:36 What is the Lumin Smart Panel?
11:57 Solar + Battery Use Case
14:07 Introducing Lumin Edge
21:13 Lumin's Partnership with Sunnova
23:59 Residential Solar Installer Trends
25:13 Investment from ABB
27:35 How Lumin is Scaling for Market Demand
31:03 Energy Equity Initiatives
34:21 Kelly's Closing Remarks
35:02 Conclusion
