#  @suncastmedia SunCast Media SunCast Media posts on YouTube about solar, clean, tech, media the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCALu7ilve5NYtRpEL4lQezA/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] -72% - [--] Month [---------] +1,811% - [--] Months [---------] +155% - [--] Year [---------] +19% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/youtube::UCALu7ilve5NYtRpEL4lQezA/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +50% - [--] Month [--] no change - [--] Months [---] -7.40% - [--] Year [---] +199% ### Followers: [-----] [#](/creator/youtube::UCALu7ilve5NYtRpEL4lQezA/followers)  - [--] Week [-----] +0.71% - [--] Month [-----] +6.40% - [--] Months [-----] +26% - [--] Year [-----] +86% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCALu7ilve5NYtRpEL4lQezA/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) [countries](/list/countries) [stocks](/list/stocks) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [celebrities](/list/celebrities) [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) [exchanges](/list/exchanges) [financial services](/list/financial-services) **Social topic influence** [solar](/topic/solar), [clean](/topic/clean), [tech](/topic/tech), [media](/topic/media) #2335, [grid](/topic/grid), [future](/topic/future), [ai](/topic/ai), [johnson](/topic/johnson), [nico](/topic/nico), [data centers](/topic/data-centers) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@nextrackerinc](/creator/undefined) [@8rivers](/creator/undefined) [@southernenergy](/creator/undefined) [@earthlingspodcast](/creator/undefined) [@coalitionforcommunitysolar9622](/creator/undefined) [@enphaseenergy](/creator/undefined) [@limeride](/creator/undefined) [@pvpallet](/creator/undefined) [@solarsurge](/creator/undefined) [@pegasussolar](/creator/undefined) [@evseng](/creator/undefined) [@atmosfinancial](/creator/undefined) [@enduringplanetcom](/creator/undefined) [@erthos](/creator/undefined) [@heatspring](/creator/undefined) [@chintpowercom](/creator/undefined) [@reelementtech](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)](/topic/tesla) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Alex Honnold Saw Something Crazy When Climbing #alexhonnold #climbing #rockclimbing Alex Honnold shares one of the craziest things he saw when rock climbing in Mexico. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/6bfzL4Ubnzc #alexhonnold #climbing #freesoloclimbing #bouldering alex honnold arctic ascent with alex honnold alex honnold greenland climb Free solo free solo climb free solo climbing climbing bouldering alex honnold interview alex honnold podcast jimmy chin rock climb alex honnold free solo el capitan free solo alex honnold rock climber alex honnold half dome rock climbing fails rock" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Pih5zHle6Ug) 2025-01-10T21:45Z [----] followers, 658.2K engagements "Is Alex Honnold Going to Retire #shorts #alexhonnold #climbing Alex Honnold discusses his free solo and climbing career and what his plans for retirement are. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/6bfzL4Ubnzc #alexhonnold #climbing #freesoloclimbing #bouldering #climbinglovers alex honnold arctic ascent with alex honnold alex honnold greenland climb Free solo free solo climb free solo climbing climbing bouldering alex honnold interview alex honnold podcast jimmy chin rock climb alex honnold free solo el capitan free solo alex honnold rock climber alex honnold half dome rock climbing fails" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=V794cAxh9TI) 2025-01-09T11:50Z [----] followers, 345.9K engagements "Alex Honnold Didnt Know This About Squirrels #shorts #alexhonnold #climbing Did you know this about squirrels Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/6bfzL4Ubnzc #alexhonnold #climbing #freesoloclimbing #bouldering #climbinglovers alex honnold arctic ascent with alex honnold alex honnold greenland climb Free solo free solo climb free solo climbing climbing bouldering alex honnold interview alex honnold podcast jimmy chin rock climb alex honnold free solo el capitan free solo alex honnold rock climber alex honnold half dome rock climbing fails rock climbing tips alex honnold clmibing mountain" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JEE-ZVuOP3Y) 2025-01-09T19:22Z [----] followers, 372.9K engagements "Was Alex Honnold Saved by a Spirit Animal #shorts #alexhonnold #climbing Alex Honnold shares how bighorn tracks potentially saved his life when climbing in Zion National Park. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/6bfzL4Ubnzc #alexhonnold #climbing #freesoloclimbing #bouldering #climbinglovers #zionnationalpark alex honnold arctic ascent with alex honnold alex honnold greenland climb Free solo free solo climb free solo climbing climbing bouldering alex honnold interview alex honnold podcast jimmy chin rock climb alex honnold free solo el capitan free solo alex honnold rock climber alex" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=beemmGSpACo) 2025-01-09T20:13Z [----] followers, 2.4M engagements "Alex Honnold Climbs with Jared Leto #alexhonnold #jaredleto #podcast #shorts Alex Honnold shares how he did free solo climbs with Jared Leto on El Capitan in Yosemitie Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/6bfzL4Ubnzc #alexhonnold #climbing #freesoloclimbing #bouldering #climbinglovers #jaredleto alex honnold arctic ascent with alex honnold alex honnold greenland climb Free solo free solo climb free solo climbing climbing bouldering alex honnold interview alex honnold podcast jimmy chin rock climb alex honnold free solo el capitan free solo alex honnold rock climber alex honnold half dome" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lTQl73drqPA) 2025-06-06T11:09Z [----] followers, 441.9K engagements "Octopus Energy USA: Can the UKs Unicorn Crack the Grid w/CEO of Octopus USA Nick Chaset Is Octopus Energy a utility with great software or a tech company that happens to sell power 🐙⚡ In this episode of Suncast we sit down with Nick Chaset CEO of Octopus Energy US to unpack how this massive UK power company is redefining the energy sector stateside. Known for its cult-like brand loyalty (yes people actually love their utility) and its revolutionary "Kraken" software platform Octopus is proving that the future of the grid lies in customer obsession and flexibility. Nick shares his journey" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-F4xAn21i_E) 2026-01-15T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Octopus Energy Turns Your Car into a Power Plant Imagine paying [---] ($375) a month for an electric car a charger AND all the energy you need to drive. 🔌🚗 Nick Chaset (CEO Octopus Energy USA) reveals how they are already doing this in the UK. The Catch You have to let them manage the battery. The Tech: It uses Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology (often enabled by affordable Chinese EVs unavailable in the US) to trade energy back to the grid when prices are high. Why aren't we doing this in America yet 📉 #V2G #OctopusEnergy #ElectricVehicles #CleanTech #EnergyTransition #NickChaset #Renewables" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-Y5a_EpOE-Q) 2026-01-15T17:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "50% of Solar Panels to FAIL by [----] The Recycling & Reuse Plan What happens when solar systems start to fail long before expected According to Cesar Barbosa its already happening and the industry isnt ready. In this deep-dive conversation Cesar unpacks the hidden epidemic of underperforming systems and the growing wave of solar decommissioning. From melted MC4 connectors to failing inverters and orphaned residential installs its clear we need new solutions for end-of-life management. Cesar shares how his company New Life Power is building a national network of contractors and creating a new" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-_TSsHr2BYQ) 2025-12-18T15:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Grid Is Buying Batteries Like Turbines A decade ago batteries were dismissed as experimental. Today theyre being treated like substations indispensable assets that keep the grid stable and reliable. This clip captures the moment the perception flipped from toy to tool. ⚡ Batteries have matured into trusted grid assets 🔋 Grid operators now purchase them alongside turbines and substations 🏗 The energy transition is accelerating through storage integration 🌍 Utilities are embracing flexibility as the backbone of a resilient grid Tamara de Gruyter and David Hebert of Wrtsil discuss the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0DXjMiMXjxU) 2025-10-20T20:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Connected but Powerless: Over 40% of the World Don't Have RELIABLE Electricity Having a wire to the grid doesnt mean having power you can count on. For millions of people access still means hours in the dark failed vaccines and cancelled school days. In critical services like healthcare and education unreliable electricity is its own kind of energy poverty. Robin Swanhuyser discusses reliable energy access and grid reliability for critical services and much more on the latest episode of SunCast with Nico Johnson. shorts clean energy energy access grid reliability reliable electricity for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0vzKfHpTLU8) 2025-11-29T03:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why Standalone Battery Storage Is Taking Off in the U.S. Storage isnt just a backup anymore its becoming a core part of the grid. Chris Finley breaks down why standalone BESS is showing up everywhere even without renewables attached and how it boosts efficiency across aging power infrastructure. Full episode available on SunCast" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2G5DU8Lirjo) 2025-11-16T22:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Can the US Grid Handle a 4X Surge in Data Center Power Josh Beck breaks down the staggering trajectory of energy consumption for data centers in the United States. He compares the current usage in 2025equivalent to [--] million homesagainst the massive projection for [----]. Rapid Growth: By [----] data center energy use is expected to rival the consumption of nearly [---] million homes. The 4X Factor: This represents a four-fold increase in the power needed for new facilities. Grid Impact: To sustain this growth America will need to generate [---] gigawatts of new power production. Josh Beck data" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3Fsafm2_q2Q) 2025-12-24T17:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The Best Available (and Cheapest) Electron How We Expand the Grid The clean energy grid isnt ready. Hugo Mena wants to fix that. As Chief Growth Officer at Electric Power Engineers (EPE) Hugo is tackling one of the industrys biggest challenges: how to deliver gigawatts of clean power faster than ever before. With AI and data centers driving massive new demand the grid is under pressure from every angle interconnection delays permitting bottlenecks and outdated assumptions. Recorded live at RE+ [----] this conversation breaks down: - Why hyperscalers are turning to microgrids and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3kIPUXUfr3w) 2025-12-04T17:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Alex Honnold Jigar Shah & Dean Solon [----] Highlights What do a world-famous rock climber a clean energy policymaker and a solar manufacturing renegade all have in common [----] was the year they doubled down on the power of distributed energy. In this dynamic Best of SunCast episode host Nico Johnson revisits the boldest most impactful ideas from a year that pushed the clean energy transition forward in unexpected ways. Dean Solon shares his vision of a solar distribution model inspired by McDonald's and Amazon. Jigar Shah unpacks the emotional and financial tolls of scaling a company when your" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4dFXFSz5dIA) 2026-01-01T15:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Inside the AI Scaling Race: How Transformers Became the Bottleneck The energy transition is speeding up but can the grid keep up Doug Banty EVP of Forgent and former CEO of MGM Transformers joins Nico Johnson to talk about the invisible bottleneck threatening clean energy and AI growth: transformers. With AI scaling data centers at an unprecedented pace the demand for power infrastructure is exploding. In this conversation youll learn how Forgent was created through a merger of four companies to offer full-stack power solutions from transformers to switchgear. Doug explains whats really" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6EVU7L4CgqY) 2025-12-11T13:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This Robot Manages Vegetation on Solar Farms Robots are taking over solar maintenanceand they are smarter than you think. 🤖☀ Derek Chase (Founder of OnSight Technology now part of Nextpower) explains how their autonomous rovers don't just "look" at solar panelsthey analyze the entire ecosystem. What this robot does: 📸 Full Scans: Takes thermal and visual images of hardware plants and animals. 🌱 Smart Mowing: Identifies specific plant species and predicts exactly when they will seed. 🧠 Data Driven: Tells O&M teams to "mow before the seeds drop" to prevent regrowth. #SolarEnergy #Robotics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6eVP4cum7NU) 2025-12-20T23:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Solars Gone Mainstream Solar isnt just cool anymoreits conventional and thats exactly the point. What once felt niche and sexy has scaled so well its become kind of boringand thats progress. ☀ Mainstream arrival: solar has shifted from edge case to essential infrastructure 📈 Scale to spectacle: success means standardization reliability and repeatability 🏗 From sexy to system: the exciting ideas of [----] are now baked into the buildout 🔧 Boring is beautiful: predictable ops and bankable projects accelerate deployment Adam James discusses solars shift from sexy to standard and much more on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7rq-VQuLfZg) 2025-11-06T21:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "BP Built a Solar Farm for a Chemical Plant Did you know BP is using solar power to run a petrochemical facility 🔋🏭 Jane Stricker (Greater Houston Partnership) explains why major fossil fuel companies are turning to renewables now to solve Scope [--] and Scope [--] emissions even while continuing to produce traditional products. The Strategy: The Project: A solar facility built specifically to power petrochemical operations in West Texas. The Why: Lowering operational emissions while meeting current market demand. The Reality: "Molecules + Electrons" working together not against each other. Filmed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8ePLRtCoEH0) 2025-12-22T13:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Big Shift Toward American-Built Energy Storage John Zahurancik President of Americas at Fluence Energy explains how the U.S. went from port bottlenecks and global risk to shipping fully domestic energy storage systems. From American-made cells to inverters and enclosures he breaks down why a diversified made-in-America supply chain is no longer optional" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9eIhyTdlr9Q) 2025-11-19T05:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Over 50% of Solar Panels Are FAILING 📉 Cesar Barbosa reveals an alarming statistic regarding systems installed prior to [----]. He explains that more than 50% of these units are currently underperforming or in need of major repairs and retrofits. In some cases owners are being told to remove systems completely even those that are only seven years old. System maintenance Cesar Barbosa retrofitting energy systems construction industry building maintenance engineering fail underperforming systems solar industry facility management infrastructure repair YouTube Shorts renewable energy system" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AXDLCd_Q4Wo) 2025-12-19T00:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Is Fresh Water Actually Infinite ft. Alex Honnold Is the global water crisis actually a myth 🌍💧 Alex Honnold argues that energy access is the "most important thing for humanity" because problems like clean water are really just energy issues in disguise. He explains that we are "never gonna run outta fresh water". With 80% of the planet covered in water the real shortage isn't the water itselfit's the energy required to desalinate it and move it around. Subscribe for more insights on the future of energy and tech 👇 #AlexHonnold #Sustainability #Energy #WaterCrisis #FutureTech #Shorts Alex" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Aln9FAjJvV0) 2025-12-29T19:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "How Batteries Are Reshaping the Grid Batteries used to be a sidekick. Now theyre center stage. Chris Finley Chief Commercial Officer of TruGrid joins Nico Johnson live at PowerUp Live to unpack how battery storage is transforming from an afterthought into the grids most valuable asset. Whether you're a developer utility or EPC this conversation reveals how to get ahead in a rapidly evolving market. Chris shares what hes learned from deploying storage in ERCOT working with hyperscale data centers and optimizing commissioning strategies. Youll also hear why TruGrid is doubling down on in-house" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bgvact2UKys) 2025-11-20T17:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Solar is Transforming the Rust Belt and Boosting the American Economy ☀ The IRA gave solar manufacturers a huge incentive to manufacture on U.S. soil. Companies like FTC Solar are taking full advantage. Today their Vice President of Sales Eric Frazier shares how theyre bringing higher-paying manufacturing jobs back to American communities and empowering rural economic development. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/tz0KI2ntdZM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CDWic2UdlLU) 2024-04-30T08:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "5x The Power 1/10th The Size: Silicon Carbide Josh Beck (SunCast) and Daniel Dalpiaz (Infineon Technologies) look at the incredible shrinking power of Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductors. The Comparison: Old Tech: The size of a "standard masonry brick." New Tech: Less than half the size of a deck of cards. The Gain: 4x to 5x the capacity in a fraction of the space. This is why EVs and solar inverters are getting lighter and more efficient. #SiliconCarbide #Semiconductors #Infineon #Engineering #PowerElectronics #TechTrends #SunCast #CleanTech #Innovation Silicon Carbide Infineon Technologies" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F7vFF6GphMk) 2026-01-13T17:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Using Solar Energy to Create Hydrogen #shorts #podcast #tech What if the solar industry has been overcomplicating things Jim Tyler CEO of Erthos believes we dont need steel racking trackers or tilts to build cost-effective solar farms. Instead his company lays panels flat on the grounddramatically cutting costs reducing land use and speeding up deployment. But Erthos isnt stopping there. By using ultra-low-cost solar power and skipping AC conversion theyre tackling one of clean energys biggest challenges: making green hydrogen affordable. In this episode Jim breaks down the economics of solar" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HV2AxE7oWyk) 2025-02-25T12:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "AI is Eating the Grid: [---] GW Added 🤯 The scale of energy demand is growing faster than anyone predicted. Christopher Seiple reveals that data center development has exploded from [--] gigawatts to [---] gigawatts in just one year. Utilities have already committed to connecting [--] gigawatts of new large load which means the upgrades are studied and paid for. This massive surge represents 15% of current electric demand in the United States. #DataCenters #EnergyGrid #AI #Utilities Data Centers AI Energy Consumption Power Grid Capacity Christopher Seiple Energy Transition US Electricity Demand 133" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HVr4o61TwPY) 2025-12-15T00:45Z [----] followers, 46.3K engagements "Did Cloud Computing Actually Increase Power Usage Is the grid really out of power Marc Spieler (Global Energy Lead NVIDIA) argues that the shift to the Cloud actually replaced thousands of inefficient on-prem data centers. The Reality Check: Consolidation: We didn't necessarily create more load initially; we just concentrated it into hyperscale facilities. Unlock Capacity: The power exists but we need to unlock it through better grid management. The Future: AI data centers are the "Steel Plants" of this centurynew industrial load for a new revolution. #NVIDIA #DataCenters #AI" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=I5_0sV2fmoE) 2026-01-08T13:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Why the USA Doesn't Have Vehicle-to-Grid Charging w/Octopus Energy USA CEO Nick Chaset In the UK you can get an EV a charger and unlimited charging energy for just 299/month. So why is this impossible in the United States right now In this clip Nick Chaset (CEO of Octopus Energy USA) breaks down the massive gap between the British and American energy markets. He explains how Octopus Energy successfully deployed Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology in Europe and the three major hurdles stopping the US from doing the sameranging from electrical voltage differences to the absence of low-cost" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IcJr3ceTY5Y) 2026-01-17T17:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why VIRTUAL POWER PLANTS Are NOT What You Think Tilak Subrahmanian VP at Eversource says its time to stop calling them "Virtual Power Plants." Why Because whats happening behind the meter is real valuable and essential to the future of grid reliability. Live from RE+ Northeast Nico and Tilak dive into how Eversource is rethinking demand-side managementfrom thermostats to EVsand how policy software and partnerships are reshaping the utility business model. Expect to learn: 🔹 Why demand flexibility is replacing virtual power plant as the go-to term 🔹 How Eversource shifted [---] MW of load on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K5LT1qO-SeQ) 2025-04-22T09:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why Non-FEOC Claims Need Proof (Foreign Entity of Concern) Christian Roselund breaks down why developers should always verify non-FEOC claims especially when buying from Chinese-owned brands. Ownership thresholds risk exposure and what manufacturers must change to comply" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KAAArxTFkoE) 2025-11-16T16:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Have Batteries Become the Grids Backbone and Not Just Its Backup The Grid Is ChangingFast. Can Storage Keep Up From wildfires to AI data centers the pressure on our electric grid has never been greater. In this SunCast Live session from RE+ Nico Johnson sits down with two top Wrtsil Energy leadersTamara de Gruyter President of Energy Storage and David Hebert VP of Global Sales & Strategyto explore how battery storage is evolving into critical infrastructure. ✅ Expect to learn: 🔹 How AI and data centers are reshaping energy demand 🔹 Why storage now delivers more than just capacity 🔹 What" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KaupHOrziiI) 2025-10-21T14:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Can U.S. Solar Really Hit $2/W OpenSolars Patrick Crane Explains Unlock the real levers to get from $5/W to $2/W in the U.S. Patrick Crane (Global Head of Growth OpenSolar) joinsSunCast to show how operators cut soft costs without starving margins. Youll learn: ⚡ The $2/W levers: Customer Acquistion Cost cancellations permitting delays overhead/tool sprawl commissions 🧠 Why referrals beat ad spendand exactly when to ask 🤖 How AI self-design + instant proposals lift conversion and slash speed-to-proposal 🏛 How SolarAPP+ style permitting changes the unit economics 🧩 When consolidating apps:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=L3EuuboT65Y) 2025-09-30T15:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This State Now Controls the World's Data Infrastructure #tech #infrastructure Virginia is at the forefront of the global data center surge with current projects contracting for [---] gigawatts and an astounding queue exceeding [--] gigawatts highlighting significant power consumption needs. This unprecedented growth in data center infrastructure surpasses the scale of major cities and even countries. The demand for colocation data centers in the united states is reshaping the energy landscape presenting unique challenges and opportunities for future development. Guest: Paul Lau Chief Executive" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LFScmdsRH1U) 2026-01-06T18:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Asking the Department of Energy to Use Nuclear I asked Jigar Shah the Director of the Loan Programs Office at the U.S. Department of Energy (responsible for over $280 billion in energy loan applications) about the DOE's and the Biden/Harris administration's view on the feasibility of Nuclear Energy in America. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/tae6JrTlOmQ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:43 Is America Adopting Nuclear Connect with Jigar Shah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jigarshahdc/ Check out DOE Loan Programs Office: Website: https://www.energy.gov/lpo/loan-programs-office" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LG95lICUdo0) 2024-09-24T13:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Before Your Next Donation Watch This. (3 Climate Orgs That Actually Work) This Giving Tuesday were spotlighting three extraordinary organizations using clean energy to build a more resilient equitable world. From powering rural communities in Ghana to bringing solar to disaster zones and reshaping climate policy in U.S. cities these guests are leading powerful people-first movements in clean tech: 💡 Twende Solar Community hubs and resilience through electricity ⚡ Footprint Project Portable solar generators for emergency response 🌍 Run on Climate Local policy wins for global climate progress" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=M-HYyoxjmIY) 2025-12-02T16:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Tomato Paste Uses HOW MUCH ENERGY #shorts #interestingfacts Did you know tomato paste uses this much energy for its production #shorts #interestingfacts #interesting #manufacturing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ML8YdGziF0c) 2025-02-16T18:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Jackery is Taking on the Home Battery Backup Market What if your backup power system could move with you When extreme weather hit host Josh Becks home knocking out power for over a week he realized just how unprepared most of us are for grid outages. Enter Rachel Stotts from Jackery a leader in portable energy storage solutions. From outdoor adventures to home emergencies Jackery is redefining what it means to have reliable power without the need for complex installation or a permanent setup. In this episode recorded live at RE+ Rachel shares how Jackerys newest high-capacity systems offer a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Mkvni-SHLrk) 2025-12-09T14:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The AI Gold Rush The AI giants arent just moving fasttheyre acting like the future of their companies depends on winning right now. With massive markets unbeatable unit economics and first-mover advantage on the line they see AI as an existential moment in tech history. ⚡ Furious urgency: companies see AI as the biggest market everand a now-or-never opportunity. 🚀 Execution above all: speed scale and capacity trump every other consideration inside boardrooms today. Time-constrained growth: leaders believe only a few players will capture most of the value driving relentless acceleration. 🏗" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N3eR3jn512s) 2025-12-08T16:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Trump's Policy To Help Bring Manufacturing Back To America Especially Solar #trump #biden Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/ZQzrKOTTrKc One of the things that the industry didn't want to acknowledge frankly is that it wasn't really a democratic push right Like this happened in the Trump administration. You know famously he was like "we're bringing them back home." Right. Right. And I think the rest of the industry was kind of like "nah we can't get on board with that." Cause that's kind of that's his idea. But it turns out it's actually really healthy for the industry" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N7J2mxOy6iQ) 2024-06-27T11:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Solar Policy Update: 25D Tax Credit Expiration AI Demand & Grid Constraints In this Tactical Tuesday episode of SunCast recorded live from the PowerUp Stage at RE+ we dive into the "Innovation and Chaos" currently reshaping the US energy market. Hosts Josh Beck and Amy Norstedt are joined by an all-star lineup of industry experts to break down the immediate challenges facing the solar and storage sectors. From the confusion surrounding the expiration of the 25D residential tax credit to the explosion of data center energy demand this episode covers the critical shifts you need to know to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NByFWDk5slQ) 2025-12-16T11:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Solar Permitting Just Got 10x Faster What if getting a solar permit took minutes instead of weeks Matthew McAllister CEO of SolarAPP is on a mission to eliminate one of the biggest hidden bottlenecks in the solar industry: permitting delays. Backed by NREL and over [---] jurisdictions across the country SolarAPP is slashing approval times and standardizing solar permitting for faster more efficient installs. In this interview Matthew shares how his background in government tech and digital services helped shape SolarAPP's strategy why standardization is key to solar's future and what installers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NH_VP5XS6ag) 2025-11-27T16:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Jackerys Big Battery Leap Into Home Storage Jackery isnt just for campers anymorethe company that powered weekend adventures is now stepping into the home energy space with serious backup capability. As storms outages and natural disasters surge reliable at-home power is no longer optionalits essential. 🔋 Next-gen capacity: advancing battery tech enables more power in smaller smarter packages. 🏡 Home resilience focus: Jackery now specializes in backup solutions built for unpredictable grid outages. 🌩 Responding to climate extremes: rising storms and disasters drive demand for dependable" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Nh62ELZgxw0) 2025-12-14T01:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "How would a Donald Trump election victory impact the Inflation Reduction Act "What the IRA is going to look like is Obamacare which is the Republicans scream and yell and hate on it. But at the end of the day when they're asked to vote against it they're like "I'm not doing that. It's too popular for my constituents." It's interesting that capital markets both in the U.S. And Europe are positioned for a Trump victory. That is most likely one of the reasons why the equity prices in both Europe and the United States are so depressed in our industry. Even if Trump wins the likelihood the IRA's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OPsZOsGnf1c) 2024-08-22T12:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Data Centers Can Actually Help the Grid Are data centers a burden on the grid or the solution 🔋🏢 This clip challenges the industry to make a "logical leap." The Old View: Data centers are just massive energy consumers. The New View: They are "Strategic Energy Assets." By offering grid interactivity and plantable flexibility data centers can help utilities unlock stranded capacity and improve speed to power. #DataCenters #GridModernization #EnergyTransition #FlexibleLoad #SmartGrid #UtilityScale #SunCast #Shorts #Infrastructure Data Centers Grid Interactivity Flexible Load Energy Efficiency" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OxuLgFnf_NE) 2026-01-20T18:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Tesla to Partner at a Billion Dollar Energy Fund The Ten Year Journey for SunCast and Adam James his episode marks ten years of SunCast and the return of its very first guest. In [----] a young GTM Research analyst named Adam James joined host Nico Johnson for the debut episode exploring the rise of solar in Latin America. A decade later Adam is a Partner at Energy Impact Partners and Chair of the Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI). Together he and Nico reflect on how far both theyand the clean energy industryhave come. This isnt just a reunion; its a conversation about how work" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P77HhU275nU) 2025-11-09T18:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why Martial Arts Built a Better Founder Mindset Maksim Markevich explains why martial arts shaped him more than the gym ever could because once you're in the ring your mood doesnt matter. You show up push through and do the work. A mindset every founder in solar (and beyond) can use" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QgcKjQmb8F4) 2025-11-20T04:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Energy Storage: Why Bigger Isn't Always Better Andy Tang Vice President of Wrtsil Energy Storage & Optimisation (ES&O) shares his expert insights on the rapidly evolving battery storage industry. Learn about the hidden costs and key considerations from the impact of rising energy density on Total Cost of Ownership (TCOE) to the growing challenge of system noise. Plus hear Andy's advice for procurement managers on avoiding fads and prioritizing reliability in vendor selection. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:25 The Cost of Battery Ownership 00:06:28 The Logistics of Battery Storage 00:08:48 How" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RXsLxT7p3AE) 2024-10-04T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Your Brand Doesn't Get It Unless you are Duolingo or Liquid Death people likely won't obsess over your brand account. Aaron Nichols points out the hard truth: no one picks up their phone wondering what Bank of America is up to today. If you want engagement you need to invest in thought leadership and tie a human face to the company. Just like we associate the Bulls with Michael Jordan or Microsoft with Bill Gates Nichols emphasizes that it is okayand necessaryto have a leader be the face of the brand. personal branding thought leadership founder led marketing brand strategy corporate" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=T-izAJUyhBM) 2025-12-30T16:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "What To Watch In The BESS Market (Battery Energy Storage Systems) Dave Hebert Director of Sales Management and Neha Sinha Product Manager for Energy Storage Systems at Wrtsil Energy Storage & Optimization discuss how Wrtsil is leading the way in energy storage innovation. Learn how their products are addressing critical challenges like space constraints auxiliary power management and noise reduction while meeting the growing demand for efficient battery systems. Discover how Wrtsil's diverse portfolio is driving performance improvements adapting to evolving market demands and navigating" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TbwzNxCvytQ) 2024-10-01T09:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The One Big Beautiful Bill Had CONSEQUENCES Why did buyers step out of the renewable tax credit market 🛑💰 Alfred Johnson (Crux) explains that the biggest impact of OB3 wasn't on the credits themselves but on how every corporation in America calculates tax liability. The Consequence: A liquidity crunch where '25 credits are still seeking buyers and '26 trading has stalled. #TaxEquity #RenewableEnergy #InflationReductionAct #CorporateTax #SolarFinance #CleanEnergy #MarketAnalysis #OB3 #SunCast #Shorts Tax Equity Renewable Energy Credits Corporate Tax Liability OB3 Impact Solar Finance Clean" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VU5jl4Yrthc) 2026-01-22T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Harsh Truth of Renewable Energy Finance Robert Sternthal of Piper Sandler Nico Johnson sits down with investment banking expert Rob Sternthal to unpack the financial challenges and evolving renewables market. Sternthal with his expertise in renewable energy financing provides critical insights for clean energy leaders looking to navigate the increasingly complex world of green project development and investment. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:13 Interview Start/Quote 00:06:56 The Economics of Renewable Energy in [----] 00:53:42 Book Recommendations Learning Languages Connect With" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WEZ9u8TFMXw) 2024-01-25T12:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "AI China & Climate: Why We Need More Capital Whether it's for AI climate or competing with Chinathe answer is the same. 🌎🔌 Alfred Johnson (Crux) argues we are in a moment of "categorical imperative." The Goal: Drive more capital into energy and industry. The How: Standardization and efficiency. #EnergyTransition #CapitalMarkets #Reindustrialization #CleanTech #AI #ChinaCompetition #Infrastructure #Investment #Leadership #SunCast Energy Investment Capital Markets Reindustrialization AI Energy Demand China Competition Clean Tech Strategy Alfred Johnson SunCast Energy Policy Infrastructure" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WOxeTva4rsc) 2026-01-23T19:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Why Americans Pay $30K More for Solar (and How to Fix It) Why does rooftop solar cost five times more in the U.S. than in Australia Nick Josefowitz founder of Permit Power explains how broken permitting and interconnection rules are holding back the clean energy transition and what states like California and Texas are doing to fix it. Expect to learn: ⚡ Why U.S. rooftop solar can cost $35000 vs. $6000 in other countries ⚡ How red tape & paperworknot hardwareare driving up costs ⚡ What state-level reforms are creating faster cheaper installations ⚡ The nonprofit model Permit Power is using to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W__Xk-0khd0) 2025-09-24T23:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "How the Grid Adapts to Clean Energy Alexina Jackson of AES Corporation How do we solve yesterdays interconnection problems with todays technology Alexina Jackson from The AES Corporation discusses their solutions to grid interconnection obstacles. By harnessing AI and machine learning AES is powering strategic innovation to streamline the integration of renewable resources into the power grid. Expect to learn: ⚡How AESs new technology can push more power through existing wiring when the conditions are right. ⚡Why more battery storage will add flexibility to the grid. ⚡AESs method for turning" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Xg11DCvcLoo) 2024-04-09T08:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The PVFARM Foundation Story: Revolutionizing Utility-Scale Solar Design Most solar software looks great on paper but falls apart in the field. Meet PVFarmthe solar design platform built by people whove lived the pain of misalignment between engineering and construction. In this episode we sit down with PVFarm co-founders Maksim Markevich and Ben Callam to explore the origin story of a tool designed not just to design but to build. From coding plugins in Belarus to welding shelters in war zones their journeys couldnt be more differentbut their mission is clear: help solar teams design faster" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YHhrzksmK-g) 2025-10-30T11:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Internships are a secret tool Your first internship isnt just a line on a resumeits a cheat code that bypasses years of experience required and gets you in the room. Even if youre technically unqualified that early shot can unlock dream roles in policy climate tech and clean energy that would be unreachable later. Matthew McAllister discusses how internships can unlock ambitious climate and clean energy careers and much more on the latest episode of SunCast with Nico Johnson. internship tips internship tips for college students 1:1 meeting tips for interns law internship job search career" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZNT10w7Pxlk) 2025-11-27T23:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Why Tariffs Could Actually Cut Waste and Costs 📦 While many clean energy companies brace for tariff turbulence PVpallet is charting a different course. With a mostly domestic supply chain and a focus on reusable packaging they're turning global uncertainty into local opportunity. 📦 Domestic sourcing insulates from tariff shocks 🔁 Push for U.S. manufacturing could accelerate closed-loop logistics 🌱 Reusable packaging cuts waste and promises long-term savings 🧩 Future still uncertainbut momentum is building for circularity" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_e5x5ZfN6z8) 2025-07-20T06:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "An Electricity Supercycle Weve entered an electricity supercycleand the winners will be those who can meet staggering load growth without sacrificing affordability. The only way to pull it off at scale: rapid deployment of solar wind and battery storage. ⚡ Load growth = economic opportunity but only if grids keep up. ☀/🌬 Renewables are now the lowest-cost path to new capacity in many markets. 🔋 Storage is the bridgefirming variable supply to meet 24/7 demand. 🏗 Urgency matters: execution speed interconnection and financing are the bottlenecks. Jigar Shah discusses the electricity" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_f54zF2K7Cc) 2025-09-02T02:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "This Puts the ENTIRE U.S. Solar Industry at Risk With Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) rules reshaping clean energy compliance its no longer just about what you buildits about how where and with whom. On this Tactical Tuesday we decode what FEOC means in real-world terms for developers EPCs and project financiers. Nico Johnson is joined by a powerhouse panel to unpack the technical legal and design implications of this evolving policy landscape. Christian Roselund (Clean Energy Associates) breaks down the three FEOC tests: ownership material cost ratios and effective control Raj Pawar (EVS)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=a2_8q1YODqA) 2025-11-16T08:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "When the Sun Doesn't Shine: How Energy Storage Saves the Grid The future of energy isnt about one big power stationits about smarter flexible systems that keep the lights on even when the sun isnt shining or the wind isnt blowing. Doug Scott explains how energy storage and virtual power plants are transforming how we power homes and businesses. 🔋 Energy storage as the backbone of reliable clean energy 🌍 Virtual power plants combining renewables storage and efficiency 🏠 Moving beyond centralized power stations to smarter grids ⚡ Creating a resilient flexible and sustainable energy system" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aH2XLPJscAE) 2025-08-19T09:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The [--] Rules of Storytelling Great leaders arent remembered for their data. Theyre remembered for the stories that made people care. Storytelling has become a corporate buzzword but most leaders still confuse it with branding content or polished messaging. In this episode Aaron Nichols breaks down what storytelling actually means and why misunderstanding it leads to disengaged audiences weak thought leadership and lost trust. Aaron Nichols is the host of This Week In Solar (https://open.spotify.com/show/6KBALbb3w1Dc864mbdM7P1) and Storytelling and Policy Specialist at Exact Solar Timestamps:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cQvoBoPkCww) 2025-12-30T15:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The Future of Solar Nextpower Is Rebuilding the Solar Power Plant In this exclusive SunCast interview Nico Johnson sits down with the team behind Nextpower: Jake Morin Ryan Schofield and Jyoti Jain. They explain how Nextracker has evolved into a full-stack power platform that integrates structural electrical and software layers into one cohesive system. From smarter tracker design to automated installation tools and real-time data integration this isnt your average EPC solution. Its the future of solar project delivery. In this episode youll learn: 🔹 How Nextpower eliminates design conflicts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=egPFLHhGSaM) 2025-11-18T02:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Stop Losing Arguments With Your Numbers #persuasion #psychology Big numbers often paralyze us rather than inspiring action. Aaron Nichols explains that while hearing about [------] lost jobs sounds bad the human mind struggles to grasp the true impact. To truly persuade you have to tell a story like "Jim's"a man who turned his life around found dignity and supports a family. Nichols argues that when you explain exactly what one person stands to lose rather than pointing to a big graph people finally understand the stakes. marketing psychology persuasion techniques storytelling in business" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g7Vctarh2ek) 2025-12-30T14:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The Residential Solar Industry MUST DIVERSIFY or It Could Die The line between roofing and solar is disappearing fast. Are you ready for it Live from the PowerUp Stage at RE+ [----] Nico sits down with James Mason VP of Renewable Energy at ABC Supply the nation's largest building products distributor. They unpack the real strategies that are helping contractors go from survival mode to scalable successeven in a volatile market. From navigating policy shifts to leveraging ABCs 40-year infrastructure this is the kind of conversation that helps you reset your strategy and avoid common pitfalls. If" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gc4Kp4ZmxOk) 2025-10-28T13:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Is Nextracker's Tech the Future of Solar Trackers Hail Protection & Integrated Systems What does it take to scale one of the most important companies in utility-scale solar In this episode Nico Johnson sits down with Jonathan Eastwood SVP of Global Sales at Nextracker to explore how customer-driven innovation technical sales culture and bold M&A moves are shaping the future of solar. Expect to learn: ⚡ Why the industry is shifting back toward integrated solar systems ⚡ How Nextrackers Hail Pro solution is changing the game for insurance and reliability ⚡ The role of sales culture feedback" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=h7dzOd9jq4U) 2025-07-17T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why This AI Robotics Company Was Just Acquired: OnSight Technology & Nextracker Nextracker (NXT) has officially acquired OnSight Technologya cutting-edge robotics company using AI and computer vision to transform solar site operations. Their autonomous robots and camera systems dont just detect issuesthey predict them offering game-changing insights for maintenance security and performance. From the AI-powered Bulldog inspection robot to the Owl fire-detection camera OnSights tools are already making waves across the solar industry. We sat down with OnSight Founder & CEO Derek Chase before" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=h_FMw9qK5v0) 2025-07-30T13:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Are wooden pallets in need of some re-engineering so theyre more green #engineering #waste #green I talk about the waste problem in the solar industry and how the status quo in our industry is wooden pallets that are generally used once and then thrown into landfills. If you go to a Costco or a grocery store sometimes you see pallets getting reused. That doesn't happen in our industry. So we're literally Throwing millions of pallets into landfills every single year. That problem is only growing within the industry" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hp-WayaP5v0) 2024-08-08T15:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "When to Hire a Marketing Agency #shorts #podcast #marketing Jumping the gun on hiring a marketing or PR agency could cost you more than just budgetit could derail your messaging. Amanda Foley breaks down the crucial timing for bringing in outside help and why alignment matters. 🔑 Understand the agency-client gap 👩💻 Dont outsource before you have in-house marketing leadership 🛠 Engineers build techmarketers build narratives ⚖ The right hire at the right time can make or break your growth strategy #shorts #podcast #marketing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iD7mYr1evqg) 2025-07-02T11:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "NVIDIA's Next Multi-Billion Dollar Market Marc Spieler NVIDIAs Senior Director of Energy Is the energy industry moving fast enough to avoid obsolescence In this episode Marc Spieler Senior Director of Energy at NVIDIA joins us to break down how accelerated computing is rewriting the rules of the power grid. From his roots in oil & gas to leading global energy strategy at NVIDIA Marc explains why the future of energy isn't just about building bigger transmission linesit's about "redirecting electrons" more intelligently. We dive deep into the risk of "stranded assets" for utilities that fail" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iU-cMBf16Tc) 2026-01-08T18:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The White House Doesn't Want to Hear "Solar" 🤫 Ben Norris drops some hard truths about political advocacy. The current administration might not prioritize people with "solar" in their job title but they do want to hear from domestic manufacturers and the banks backing these projects. To win in Washington you need to engage your financial backers and vendors to talk to Congress for you. #SolarIndustry #Politics #SEIA #Manufacturing Solar Industry Policy Ben Norris SEIA Domestic Manufacturing Solar Lobbying US Congress Energy Policy Clean Energy Finance Renewable Energy Advocacy Solar Supply" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=j-vSmgf9BjA) 2025-12-15T22:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "America Depends on China for Critical Warfighter Metals A nuclear submarine needs more than [----] pounds of rare earth elements. An F-35 uses about [----]. Microchips missiles drones and advanced optics all depend on the same critical inputs. The United States even paused F-35 production after discovering key components were sourced from China. Watch the full interview with Mark LaVerghetta Co-Founder / Director at ReElement Technologies Executive Vice President at American Resources Corporation here: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=vheSiSg46y8" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lMGjfgEccGU) 2025-11-20T00:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "2026 Solar Supply Is Already Tight Heres Why Christian Roselund explains the race to secure [----] non-FEOC and U.S. cells and why its risky. Only a handful of factories exist many promised lines still arent online and developers are getting burned betting early" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=neII1FOldUM) 2025-11-16T06:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "NVIDIA Exec: "Incredibly Impressed" with China's Grid Marc Spieler (NVIDIA) gives an honest assessment of China's energy strategy: it's massive efficient and pragmatic. What He Sees: The Scale: Renewable buildout happening faster than anywhere else on earth. The Efficiency: An incredibly efficient modern grid backbone. The Pragmatism: Burning coal for immediate needs while aggressively building wind/solar for long-term Energy Independence. (Marc Spieler is the Senior Managing Director - Global Energy Industry for Nvidia) #China #Renewables #EnergyIndependence #NVIDIA #SolarPower" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oYU55ewdwZ0) 2026-01-08T20:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The $65 Barrel Dilemma: Drill Baby Drill Won't Happen for Oil and Gas The oil & gas industry isnt expandingand heres why that matters more than ever. With AIs skyrocketing energy demands traditional fuels simply cant keep up. The economics no longer make sense and the timelines are painfully slow. 🔋 $65 a barrel means oil companies are breaking evenno room for growth 🛑 No incentive to drill further as margins vanish 📉 Natural gas buildouts would take until [----] to deploy 50GW ⚡ Solars lost opportunity: fast local and now sidelined" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oePIaBHeB8g) 2025-07-24T22:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Forget the Solar Industry. It's Now the Battery Industry The solar industry isnt just adding batteries anymoreits being redefined by them. Weve officially entered the solar + storage era where batteries drive the value the growth and the innovation. 🔋 Batteries have evolved from sidekick to main character ⚡ Storage is now the anchor of modern solar solutions 🌞 The tail wagging the dog moment for solar developers 🏗 A new energy economy built on integration not separation Nick Sherman explains why batteries are now the beating heart of clean energyand much moreon the latest episode of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ogeRw4GCA4E) 2025-10-23T06:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "SunCast Holiday Special: [----] Year in Review & [----] Clean Energy Predictions Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the SunCas team In this special episode Nico Johnson is joined by Jeremy Pingul and Josh Beck. The team reflects on a year of tremendous growth including surpassing [--] million views on YouTube and celebrating the podcast's 10th anniversary. Together they review their favorite moments from the catalog such as the technical deep-dive into "Foreign Entities of Concern" (FEOC) the inspiring conversation with rock climber Alex Honnold regarding the Honnold Foundation and the rise of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pPZsD3Rco4g) 2025-12-24T13:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This Chip Will Save Billions of Dollars in Energy from Data Centers to EV's Todays power conversion methods waste energy and limit scalability holding back progress in technologies like electric vehicles solar panels and data centers. Udi Daon CEO of Daanaa Resolution Inc. is tackling these inefficiencies. By using the electromagnetic spectrum this groundbreaking chip technology converts ultra-low voltage into high voltage in a single step with high efficiency. This innovation improves EV performance and reduces energy loss in data centers. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:25 The Problem Udi Is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r62gkHoaysg) 2025-01-30T13:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Solar Customer Acquisition Costs Are Sky-High Top solar companies are dropping $3000$4000 just to land one customerand waiting months to close the deal. But a few innovators are rewriting the playbook proving you can lower CAC without sacrificing quality. 💸 The shocking reality of solars customer acquisition costs 🚀 Trade-offs between CAC efficiency and growth speed 📊 How smaller firms are acquiring solar customers for $600 🤝 Why your origination model defines your scalability Nick Sherman breaks down the true economics of solar customer acquisitionand much moreon the latest episode of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rAQAUuMgscI) 2025-10-22T18:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "NVIDIA AI Consumes HOW MUCH Electricity The increasing power demands of NVIDIA gpu chips are forcing a rethink of data center infrastructure. With artificial intelligence driving massive new demand the need for efficient electricity and energy management in every ai data center is paramount. This conversation explores the challenges and innovations required to keep pace with rapid growth and much more on the latest episode of SunCast with Nico Johnson. ⚡ #shorts #nvidia #datacenter artificial intelligence ai data center electricity gpu nvda analysis nvidia openai machine learning ai chatgpt" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tiJ1F4REARU) 2025-12-09T15:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Ditching Kerosene for Good: How Solar Lights Change Lives A fifth of the world still relies on kerosene lampsan unacceptable status quo ripe for disruption. This clip spotlights how simple affordable solar products can catalyze outsized social health and economic gainsat scale not at the margins. 💡 Problem solution: replacing toxic kerosene with clean reliable light 🌍 Scale of need: well over a billion people living without safe lighting 🚀 Bias for action: start small learn fast then scale impact ❤ Human outcomes: dignity safety and opportunitytears of relief included Nedjip Tozun" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ty6_mjNeyhM) 2025-09-19T09:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Managing the Data Center Boom: How Public Power & Co-ops Handle Massive Load Growth In this special episode from the Power Up Live Stage SEPA President & CEO Sheri Givens steps in as host to discuss the front lines of the energy transition. She is joined by Paul Lau (CEO SMUD) and Peter Muhuro (Chief Strategy Officer Rappahannock Electric Cooperative) to explore how public power and electric cooperatives are managing the "biggest transition in our energy system". From Northern Virginias massive data center alley to Sacramentos push for electrification utilities are facing unprecedented load" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=urAoRgaDE-Y) 2026-01-06T15:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Manual Solar Construction Is Dead The next [---] gigawatts of clean energy won't be built the same way as the last. In this special "Industry Pulse" episode from RE+ [----] we break down the full lifecycle of a modern solar projectfrom AI-driven design to robotic construction and automated maintenance. Hosts Josh Beck and Amy Norsted sit down with four industry veterans who are rewriting the rules of how we build and manage power plants. In this episode: Design: Tyler Nelson CEO of Revamp Engineering reveals how "Resolve by Revamp" uses automation to slash design times and engineering costs." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vD1Y_NOj86o) 2025-12-20T14:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "How Silicon Carbide is Revolutionizing Renewable Energy w/ Infineon What if a single chip could revolutionize clean energy In this episode we sit down with Infineon Technologies Daniel Dalpiaz and Navid Riaz to uncover the semiconductor innovations powering the future of energy. From solar and storage to data centers and EV infrastructure Infineon is quietly leading the way with next-gen silicon carbide and gallium nitride solutions. Learn how a device smaller than a deck of cards is replacing traditional brick-sized components while delivering up to 20x more power cycling capability. 💡" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0yPJm2D93HM) 2026-01-13T12:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Is Texas Giving Up Oil to Become a Green Energy Hub Is Houston just about oil and gas Not anymore. We sat down with Jane Stricker from the Greater Houston Partnership at RE+ [----] to discuss how the "Energy Capital of the World" is aggressively pivoting to dominate the clean energy future. From a staggering $95 billion invested in low-carbon tech to the rapid construction of battery and manufacturing facilities Houston is proving that the energy transition isn't about replacing the old with the newit's about "Molecules plus Electrons." In this episode: - The New Ecosystem: How Houston has" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3XLP4Keeu3M) 2025-12-22T16:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Alex Honnold "No Free Soloist Has Died Doing Anything Cutting Edge" #shorts #alexhonnold #climbing Alex Honnold discusses how most free solo climbers don't die climbing but in freak accidents outside of climbing. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/6bfzL4Ubnzc #alexhonnold #climbing #freesoloclimbing #bouldering #climbinglovers alex honnold arctic ascent with alex honnold alex honnold greenland climb Free solo free solo climb free solo climbing climbing bouldering alex honnold interview alex honnold podcast jimmy chin rock climb alex honnold free solo el capitan free solo alex honnold" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9WWUNDb_S0o) 2025-01-09T11:48Z [----] followers, 3.8M engagements "Andy Klump: CEA & Intertek Solar Acquisitions China Sabbaticals the Future of Power Andy Klump built one of the most trusted companies in the solar industry and thenhe sold it. In this episode of SunCast Nico sits down with Andy Klump founder of Clean Energy Associates (CEA) for a candid conversation about life after the acquisition. Andy opens up about the 2.5-year earn-out process with Intertek the difficulty of learning "how to stop building" and the massive culture turnaround that saved his company in [----]. We also dive deep into the personal side of success: why sleep is the ultimate" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BTurHVy0q8s) 2026-02-05T17:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Rare Earths Without New Mines (OR CHINA) (ReElement Technologies & AREC) Nico Johnson dives deep with Mark LaVerghetta co-founder of ReElement Technologies to uncover how theyre flipping the script on critical minerals. ReElement (American Resources AREC) isnt building mines theyre extracting critical minerals from coal waste and theyre doing it with less environmental harm at a cost that competes with China. ✅ Think national security meets cleantech innovation. ✅ Think cleaner magnets batteries and semiconductors from Americas backyard. ✅ Think waste stream turned supply chain revolution." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ERjlPyhEeHc) 2025-11-25T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Reimagining Data Centers as Power Plants w/SEPA Verrus Duke University Are data centers the grid's biggest problem or its newest strategic asset 🔌🏢 In this episode of Suncast recorded live on the PowerUp Live Stage at RE+ host Ann Collier (Senior Manager of Emerging Tech at SEPA) leads a fascinating discussion on "grid fitness" for data centers. With power demand skyrocketing from AI and digital infrastructure the industry is scrambling to find capacity. Ann is joined by two heavyweights approaching the problem from different angles: Tyler Norris (J.B. Duke Fellow Duke University) and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GZQlDQeQ2ms) 2026-01-20T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Solar Energy Maintenance: What Happens When My Installer Goes Out of Business Nick Sherman is flipping the script on residential solarand building what might be the first national solar service brand. As CEO of Energy Aid Nick is scooping up the abandoned customer bases of bankrupt solar companies and offering proactive monitoring and repairs for just $9/month. With over [------] orphaned systems now under management he's proving that servicenot installsis the next big opportunity in clean energy. In this episode youll learn: 🔹 How Energy Aid is scaling by acquiring defunct installer IP 🔹 The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HHE_PIZwXWQ) 2025-10-23T12:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "What Happens to [---] Billion Solar Panels (The Recycling Solution) Suvi Sharma of SOLARCYCLE We are installing [---] billion solar panels a year but the industry is facing a massive looming question: what happens when they reach end-of-life In this episode Suvi Sharma the founder of Solaria and now SolarCycle joins Nico Johnson to explain why the "waste" problem is actually a massive manufacturing opportunity. Suvi breaks down how SolarCycle is moving beyond basic shredding to create a circular supply chain including building a factory to turn old panel glass into new solar glass. We discuss why" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IcOpxsBVZ_U) 2026-01-29T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Asking [--] Renewable Energy Leaders to Predict the Future We feature bold predictions from clean energy leaders Laura Pagliarulo Ardes Johnson Christie Obiaya Robert Piconi Aaron Halimi Katherine Hamilton Steven Zhu Andy McCarthy Billy Lee and Damian Beauchamp. Listen to this Best of [----] Compilation as they share key strategies needed to meet our decarbonization and climate goals. Hear thoughts on: - How battery storage forms the key to unlocking an ambitious 80% renewable penetration by [----]. - The crucial role of global collaboration in accelerating our clean energy transition. - Why" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=M19q1M5eXMM) 2024-01-11T12:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why FLUENCE Continues to OUTPERFORM the Market with President of Americas - John Zahurancik This was recorded at RE+ Las Vegas [----] How can we enhance the effective integration of renewable energy into the grid One of the solutions is incorporating battery storage along with clean energy projects. Watch this informative conversation with Nico Johnson as he speaks with John Zahurancik of Fluence a company that is one of the first movers to bring about domestic manufacturing of energy storage technologies. Nico delves into the world of energy storage with John Zahurancik unpacking how" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OXkasRiswoM) 2023-10-12T15:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "$389M Into Clean Energy During Trump: Brookfield's Bold Move with Encore Renewable Encore Renewable Energy just closed a $389 million deal with Brookfieldmarking a major milestone not just for the company but for the entire community solar sector. In this exclusive RE+ Northeast interview Encore Renewable Energy co-founder and co-CEO Chad Farrell sits down with Nico Johnson to unpack the innovative 4-part financing structure why velocity matters more than ever and how their community scale model is reshaping solar development in the Northeast and beyond. Whether you're a clean energy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q-Exl8G49Po) 2025-04-01T13:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Nextrackers Secret Marketing Strategy is Hard to Copy Kristan Kirsh How did Nextracker become the leading solar tracker manufacturer in the world in [--] years and what was the secret sauce of one of the most successful IPOs of [----] We finally have Nextrackers Senior Vice President of Marketing Kristan Kirsh on the show sharing her journey of helping elevate Nextracker from [---] Megawatts to [--] Gigawatts in shipped solar trackers. With Kirsh running marketing since [----] Nextracker has not only navigated its landmark public offering but has also cemented its status as an industry icon. This" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Qps2zsvfxXs) 2024-03-10T20:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Batteries First Solar Second Why Home Storage Pays Home batteries arent just insurance anymorethey can be revenue-generating grid assets. Letting your utility dispatch your battery turns backup power into a payback plan even if its not a venture-style ROI. And when grid charging is pricey a few rooftop panels can flip the economics by refueling your battery with sunshine. 🔋 Battery-as-an-asset: Sign dispatch rights and your backup becomes a revenue stream for peak events. 💸 Realistic returns: Expect cost recovery not a 20% IRRbackup value + some earnings. ☀ Storage solar not vice versa: Add" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QuaCZDbnd6w) 2025-08-27T08:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Intersolar & Energy Storage 2026: The Ultimate Guide Heading to San Diego for the first big clean energy show of [----] Nico Johnson sits down with the architects of Intersolar & Energy Storage North America to give you an exclusive "Know Before You Go" guide. In this episode we break down the major shifts in the [----] market from the surge in domestic manufacturing to the evolution of 100-hour long-duration batteries. Youll learn how to navigate the show floor what to expect at the Solar Games and which keynote sessions are non-negotiable this year. Meet Our Guests: Becky Kier Event Director:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RtHVJQsgaHo) 2026-02-10T16:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "American Made Batteries: This Company is Making 100% US Made Batteries Nico Johnson sits down with John Zahurancik President of the Americas at Fluence for a conversation recorded live at RE+ [----]. We explore the evolution of domestic content in the energy storage systems industry highlighting the journey from early US made lithium batteries to current innovations. The discussion focuses on the critical importance of a diversified supply chain and the growing trend of made in America manufacturing. We also touch upon broader economic trends and industrial policy shifts that are driving" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SkuXzLsA2t4) 2025-11-19T18:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Required Reading For Battery Technology The BESS Book: Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems For those looking to expand their knowledge of utility-scale batteries The BESS Book: A Cell to Grid Guide to Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems is a must-read. Swetha Sundaram and Drew Lebowitz two of the authors of The BESS Book sat down with me to discuss the evolving sector of utility-scale batteries. Whether you're navigating the technical challenges of integrating BESS with solar and wind projects or trying to understand the financial complexities of large-scale energy storage" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eynQ4qifTao) 2024-08-20T14:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "AI & Solar the Perfect Partnership Christie Obiaya Watch the full interview with Christie Obiaya of Heliogen here: https://youtu.be/omlVM-iEB8w Christie delves into Heliogens groundbreaking technology that holds immense promise in decarbonizing the behemoth industrial sector. Fluctuating between the energy conundrums we grapple with to the profound solutions Heliogen has under its sleeve this conversation is a whirlwind of insights. Christie iterates how their AI-driven solar thermal tech coupled with innovative hardware is set to significantly upscale renewable energy storage." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gEqVNNBpNrs) 2023-10-26T10:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Old Grid vs. Solar: Which is Better Tech #energytransition #solarpanels Why turn a turbine spin a magnet and push electrons thousands of miles. when you could just make energy right where you need it ☀🏡 Suvi Sharma (CEO SOLARCYCLE) breaks down the "elegance" of solar technology. The Old Way: Burn ➡ Steam ➡ Turbine ➡ Transmission ➡ Distribution ➡ Light. The New Way: Sun ➡ Panel ➡ Light. Sometimes the right thing for the world is also just the better engineering solution. #SolarPower #FirstPrinciples #Engineering #CleanTech #SuviSharma #SOLARCYCLE #EnergyTransition #DistributedGeneration" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kqjVzhGryzw) 2026-01-29T17:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Tariffs vs. Solar Regulations & Saving Billions via Distributed Energy Andrew Birch & Kerim Baran Are U.S. tariffs helping or hurting solar Why are Australians paying $1/Watt while Americans pay $3.70 In this SunCast Live Nico Johnson is joined by solar insiders Andrew Birchy Birch (OpenSolar eBIRCHy.com) and Kerim Baran (SolarAcademy) to reveal whats really slowing down solar in the U.S.and what itll take to fix it. Youll hear straight talk on why permitting delays trade tariffs and utility friction are the real roadblocksnot technology. 🔥 Americans arent buying solar panelstheyre buying" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mbb4pDBFD0E) 2025-05-08T11:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Alex Honnold on being single and van life #alexhonnold #vanlife #climbing #rockclimbing Alex Honnold was once an unknown rock climber living out of his van this is what his life was like before the success of Free Solo. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/FldZAF7a55gsi=nfLXr7uyiwJ7Esa_ #alexhonnold #climbing #freesoloclimbing #bouldering #climbinglovers #vanlife" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nnUdddnG6Us) 2025-01-14T15:35Z [----] followers, 797.8K engagements "How is AI Making Concentrating Solar Work Christie Obiaya of Heliogen Downtrodden by industrial emissions Hear out Christie Obiaya the CEO of Heliogen who is flipping the narrative. Christie delves into Heliogens groundbreaking technology that holds immense promise in decarbonizing the behemoth industrial sector. Fluctuating between the energy conundrums we grapple with to the profound solutions Heliogen has under its sleeve this conversation is a whirlwind of insights. Christie iterates how their AI-driven solar thermal tech coupled with innovative hardware is set to significantly upscale" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=omlVM-iEB8w) 2023-10-26T09:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The "Amazon Prime" of Solar: Dean Solon Reveals His Next Billion-Dollar Move Dean Solon built Shoals Technologies into one of the most iconic brands in clean energythen walked away after its billion-dollar IPO. Now Hes back with a vengeance. In this bold keynote from the Midwest Solar Expo Dean reveals the inside story of Create Energy his new venture thats rethinking how solar storage and EV infrastructure gets built in America. From reducing labor hours to man seconds to launching a solar microgrid for Nissan in under [--] months this episode is packed with jaw-dropping insightsand a few" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pwv63ss9pYU) 2025-06-26T13:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why Money is the Biggest Barrier to Net Zero (And How to Fix It) Alfred Johnson of Crux Nico sits down with Alfred Johnson CEO and Co-founder of Crux to discuss how software and AI are revolutionizing the way clean energy projects are financed. Alfred shares his journey from working at the US Treasury and BlackRock to reading the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on a plane and realizing that transferable tax credits would create a massive new market requiring a new kind of infrastructure. We dive deep into how Crux is building the "town square" for developers and investors the role of AI in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sL4JJ4zQpE0) 2026-01-22T18:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This One Material Can Bring Solar Manufacturing Back to America Eric Frazier of FTC Solar The IRA gave solar manufacturers a huge incentive to manufacture on U.S. soil. Companies like FTC Solar are taking full advantage. Today their Vice President of Sales Eric Frazier shares how theyre bringing higher-paying manufacturing jobs back to American communities. He also shares his career lessons in mitigating project underperformance navigating complex project sites and empowering rural economic development. Expect to learn: ⚡ How The Inflation Reduction Act is transforming the U.S. solar" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tz0KI2ntdZM) 2024-04-30T07:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "America Needs to Make More Batteries John Zahurancik of Fluence Energy The United States stands at a pivotal juncture in its clean energy transition with domestic energy storage manufacturing emerging as the cornerstone of its sustainable future. John Zahurancik President of Americas at Fluence joins Nico Johnson to discuss the future of domestic battery manufacturing in the United States at Intersolar NA. This episode also features an exclusive recording of Zahuranciks keynote address which further discusses the need for the U.S. to ramp up its production of energy storage solutions" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vu1NgQHzZ8g) 2024-02-15T12:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "$750K to $10.4 Billion How T.J. Rodgers Bet Big on Solar Energy Silicon Valley legend T.J. Rodgers joins SunCast for one of the most direct and unfiltered conversations we have ever had. From an accidental coffee shop meeting with SunPower founder Dick Swanson to fighting his own board to acquire control of the company T.J. walks us through how solar efficiency breakthroughs were built why China ultimately dominated manufacturing and what most founders misunderstand about venture capital and incentives. In this episode you will learn: 🔹 Why T.J. paid [--] million dollars for SunPower after" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yCmIX4G84Cw) 2026-02-12T16:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "211 - Founder story of Shoals Technologies w/Dean Solon (cameo by Ben Macias) [---] - Dean Solon & Ben Macias Founder History of Shoals Technologies Dean Solon founded Shoals Technologies more than two decades ago and it is one of the most well-known fast-growing and highly profitable businesses that I know of in our industry. But do you know the inception story We are also joined in the first half by his prodigy and VP of Sales Ben Macias. The relationship has been full of struggles but also full of wild success incredible growth and love Remember you can always find me on Twitter LinkedIn or" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yQcTH8QYF2M) 2020-01-02T12:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Can AI Solve Our Energy Demand INSTEAD of Hurting It The grid runs on a central clock. AI doesnt. Thats a problem. Martin Hermannclean energy CEO and former Intel execjoins Nico to break down why the pace of AI is clashing with the slow-moving energy infrastructure we depend on. BrightNight his AI-native power company is proving that you dont need to be stuck with legacy thinking to build next-gen infrastructure. From optimizing hybrid power plants to supporting overloaded grids AI is reshaping how we plan operate and grow our energy systems. 🧠 Martins been in AI since the 1980s. Now hes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-p6Vdv8nbWk) 2025-06-05T15:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Creating the Tech to Pull Carbon Out of the Air Damian Beauchamp In this conversation with Damian Beauchamp President and CDO at [--] Rivers the strategies and ideologies fueling [--] Rivers are addressed. They are a pioneering tech to address industrial carbon emissions. With an emphasis on internal technology development and a rich penchant for diversity. [--] Rivers is setting a new benchmark in renewable energy with their carbon capture and oxy-combustion technologies. Hear from Damian as he shares his background vision and thoughts on the energy transition. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:40 Damian" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-yIdn_E-LS4) 2023-11-08T14:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Batteries Have a Noise Problem Noise the unseen barrier to clean energy expansion. As renewable projects move closer to communities the conversation has shifted from performance to perception. Managing decibels might be the next frontier for BESS developers. Neha Sinha explains how noise compliance is shaping the next generation of battery energy storage systems on the latest episode of SunCast with Nico Johnson" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0h3AjRQ1gRM) 2025-10-08T01:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Mosaics Journey to $15 Billion in Residential Solar Loans with Billy Parish How does a social activist unexpectedly become a pioneer in solar financing helping shape the industry while funding over $15 billion in residential solar loans Billy Parish Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Mosaic turned his passion for activism into a mission to make solar power accessible and affordable for millions of homeowners. Billy traveled from his residence in Berkeley CA to Washington DC to sit down with Nico Johnson and share his journey insights and Mosaics standout innovations. One of Mosaics major" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0mJVw-5K2Mc) 2024-09-19T11:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Trevor Noah on America Comedy and Clean Energy At CLEANPOWER [----] Trevor Noah dives deep into the role of storytelling in shaping democracy the disconnect between facts and truth and what it really takes to build trustin energy politics and everyday life alongside Jason Grumet the Chief Executive Officer of American Clean Power. Expect to learn: 🔹 Why trust falls apart when people stop seeing each other 🔹 How to sell clean energy with incentives not guilt 🔹 What democracy traffic lights and burrito deliveries have in common 🔹 Why storytelling is our greatest national strengthand weakness" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0neVALfl6zQ) 2025-06-03T00:00Z [----] followers, 14.2K engagements "What Happens If We Run Out of Critical Elements and Rare Earths 🎯 The future of national defense hinges on an unlikely factor: rare earth metals. From fighter jets to nuclear subs U.S. military power is deeply entangled with a supply chain dominated by its biggest rival. 🔧 💣 A single nuclear submarine requires over [----] pounds of rare earth elements 🛩 ⚙ F35 fighter jets depend on 1000+ pounds of critical alloys and microchips 🚫 Manufacturing of the F35 was paused due to heavy reliance on Chinese components 🛡 🧲 Strategic autonomy is impossible without securing clean domestic supply" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0q6vQ858ah0) 2025-08-06T23:57Z [----] followers, 12.3K engagements "Trevor Noah on the DEI Trap #podcast #shorts #trevornoah Trevor Noah drops a sharp critique of how Diversity Equity and Inclusion efforts can go wrongespecially when they're rooted in appearances over impact. This isn't about abandoning DEI; it's about doing it right. 📉 Surface-Level Hiring Filling roles based on optics dilutes the true purpose of inclusion. 🏢 No Strategy No Sustainability Without clarity on a persons role and value long-term change collapses. 🌀 The Backlash Risk DEI done poorly creates cycles of resistance and tokenism. 🚀 Anchor in Value A focus on competitive advantage" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1-GEP3y5QtM) 2025-06-03T00:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Australia's Solar Adoption is Wild The era of pushy solar sales is fadingcustomer pull is taking over. Australia jumped from 7% to 33% rooftop penetration in a decade and that same tailwind is lining up for the U.S. as neighborhoods normalize solar and buyers arrive pre-sold. 🔆 Rapid adoption: peer effects mean five houses on the street have it lowering friction and boosting trust 📈 Market signal: moving from outbound persuasion to inbound demand in multiple regions 🧰 Execution edge: when the wind is at your back the right tools and process compound results Outlook: a durable positive" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=18iiMAtPHgI) 2025-09-30T23:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "80% Battery Storage Attachment The State of Solar in [----] Half the planet powered by sunshine in just [--] years Andrew McGuigan of OpenSolar thinks its possibleand his team is building the tools to make it happen. In this SunCast Podcast episode host Nico Johnson explores how OpenSolars free platform is enabling installers worldwide to design sell and manage solar projects faster and more efficiently than ever before. From tariffs to net metering reforms Andrew shares how the industry keeps innovating to overcome challenges. He explains the surge in storage adoption the benefits of integrated" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1OdKlFHK9I4) 2025-08-09T01:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "🛰 Why Satellite-Connected Data Centers Are Booming Big data is going off-gridand for good reason. As satellite infrastructure scales and solar power becomes more accessible the geography of data centers is changing fast. 🌞 Solar-powered compute hubs: Rural areas with vast solar arrays are becoming the new hotspots for data center development. 🛰 Satellite connectivity unlocked: No more reliance on fiber optic networkssatellite dishes on compute facilities are enabling operations in remote locations. 🌐 Southern sky advantage: Data centers are being strategically placed where satellite" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1SmvMjBpmmM) 2025-07-01T07:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Inside NY Climate Week: What They Don't Tell You Think Climate Week is just another conference Think again. NYC Climate Week has exploded into a sprawling decentralized mega-event that now draws tens of thousands of climate founders investors policy makers job seekers and clean energy leaders. But with 300+ events satellite panels and private dinners scattered across Manhattanand no official mapit can be overwhelming to navigate. Thats why we brought in two people whove built the tools (and lived the chaos) to help you survive and thrive. In this special SunCast Live episode Nico Johnson sits" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1cHq9JUTgdc) 2025-09-24T01:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Winter Is Coming: Can Clean Energy Survive Rob Sternthal The solar gold rush is over. What comes next might breakor buildyou. Rob Sternthal Principal at XIP and veteran clean energy dealmaker returns to SunCast to drop real talk for developers navigating todays brutal market. If youre in solar storage or clean energy infrastructure this is your wake-up call. In this episode Rob shares why developers across the U.S. are hitting walls: stalled exits dried-up equity and skyrocketing capital costs. Whether youre mid-stage and strapped or scaling and struggling with interconnection deposits this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1wnKDVVPeCE) 2025-05-27T11:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "23 Years in Solar with ZERO Outside Funding Bob & Maria Kingery of Southern Energy Management Bob and Maria Kingery the visionary co-founders of Southern Energy Management in their North Carolina headquarters. Hear how their unwavering commitment to sustainability and employee empowerment has shaped their success in the clean energy sector. This dynamic duo delves into the essence of building a company that not only leads in renewable energy solutions but does so with a culture deeply rooted in shared values and community. What you can expect to learn: ⚡ Prioritizing Values: The Kingerys" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2B33Tp0JfrA) 2024-02-29T12:00Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "The U.S. Grid Is Failingand No One Can Fix It #podcast #shorts The U.S. power grid isnt just outdatedits fundamentally broken. From permitting to politics the barriers are stacked high and no ones aligned to fix them. 🧵 We desperately need more transmission but permitting is nearly impossible. ⚖ Regulatory chaos pits states and agencies against each other. 💸 There's no real business case or incentive structure to solve the crisis. ⚔ ISOs FERC PUCs and state actors are in a tangled unproductive standoff. #podcast #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2Becjfvcg6Y) 2025-06-12T23:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Inside MITs Solutions Factory: Scaling Climate Tech [---] Whats really holding back the clean energy transition Hint: its not the tech. Ben Downingformer Massachusetts senator turned clean energy championjoins Nico Johnson live at the PowerUp Live stage during RE+ Northeast to explore the real barriers facing climate innovation. As Chief Growth Officer at The Engine MITs incubator for hard-to-commercialize technologies Ben shares how they're helping startups like Sublime Systems and Commonwealth Fusion scale impactnot just prototypes. Whether youre an investor policymaker or clean tech founder" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2CTLVFIzDMI) 2025-04-17T15:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Can You Build a Flying Toilet "Can you make a toilet fly" Most engineers would laugh. But what if saying yes was your first instinct 🚽 Reframe the Question: Its not about feasibilityits about possibility. 🛩 Train for Yes: This team trains engineers to lead with "yes" then work backward from ambition. 💸 Reality Check Comes Later: Budget schedule and complexity matterbut not in the idea stage. 🎯 From Absurd to Action: Sometimes the catapult solution is exactly what sparks innovation. Michael Worry of Nuvation explores the topic" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2Cd5qqS9C5s) 2025-07-31T22:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "What [---] EPISODES of SunCast Has Taught Me 🎉 [---] Episodes of SunCast But what really happens behind the scenes In this special episode SunCast host Nico Johnson becomes the guestinterviewed by longtime collaborator and Earthlings [---] host Lisa Ann Pinkerton. From humble beginnings and major doubts to moments that changed his life (and others) Nico reveals the truth about building SunCast and the clean energy movement it supports. 🔹 The moments Nico considered quitting for good 🔹 How storytelling transformed SunCast into a clean energy force 🔹 Behind-the-scenes regrets lessons and laughs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2E6Xl5bOJik) 2025-03-27T12:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Were Not Building the Future Yet #shorts #podcast #energy Ben Downingformer Massachusetts State Senator and clean energy leaderchallenges the climate movement to evolve. It's not enough to stop the bad. We need to build the future we believe in. This isn't just a quoteits a call to action. From policy to project deployment we need builders not just blockers. If you're passionate about climate solutions and tired of endless resistance with no results this one's for you" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2PhIyw7M_TM) 2025-04-17T05:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "This Company Measures Emissions Wenbo Shi of Singularity Energy Nico Johnson speaks with Wenbo Shi in a conversation that cuts to the heart of carbon data management challenges in the clean energy sector: measurement. They explore the innovative approaches Singularity Energy is taking to revolutionize how we understand and manage our carbon footprint by providing real-time regional carbon emission grid data. What you'll learn: ⚡ The Real-Time Carbon Data Gap: Uncover why most organizations and individuals fail to grasp their actual carbon footprint in real-time. ⚡ Innovations by Singularity" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2Z4mh8NT-kw) 2024-02-13T12:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Let It Burn The Reality of Battery Fires When batteries catch fire the industry response isnt what you might expect. The standard advice Let it burn. Here's why suppression systems arent the magic fixand what actually matters most. 🔋 Early approaches relied on fire suppressionbut not to extinguish flames 🚫 Many suppression systems failed to stop fires from spreading 🔥 Experts are now returning to the let it burn strategy 🧯 Todays goal: containment over extinction preventing wider damage" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2bvL9r0j4CE) 2025-07-10T00:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The DC Neighborhood of the Future ⚡🏘 #EnergyStorage #podcast #shorts What if your neighborhood ran entirely on DC power Think solar-fed buses shared community batteries and seamless energy efficiency. This isn't science fictionit's the emerging blueprint for smarter cleaner living. 🏡 DC-powered communities: Envision neighborhoods built for direct current efficiency 🚌 Solar-to-storage simplicity: Energy flows straight from panels to batteries 🔋 Community storage: Shared assets unlock scalable resilience ⚡ Efficiency edge: DC coupling slashes complexity in modern grids #EnergyStorage" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3Da0om4IVOo) 2025-06-24T23:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Texas Is Leading a New Energy Revolution ⚡ #CleanEnergy #TexasPower #shorts #podcast Texas isnt just about oil anymoreits becoming the epicenter of the full energy spectrum. Oil and gas giants are tapping the grid not because its trendy but because its cheaper and smarter. 🔋 Traditional energy players are now electrifying operations to cut costs 🌞 The grid is becoming a critical tool even for fossil fuel extraction ⚙ Economic driversnot ideologyare reshaping Texass energy choices 🔁 Sectors are blending in new unexpected ways across the energy landscape #shorts #podcast #texas #electricity" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3L1Fr3P7htA) 2025-05-01T15:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Americas Energy Boom Hinges on Storage #podcast #shorts #battery #electricity Joan White explains how AI data centers and a surge in domestic manufacturing are fueling what many are calling a new American industrial renaissance. But heres the thingnone of it works without energy. And not just any energy: were talking about firm reliable around-the-clock power. Thats where energy storage steps in as the unsung hero of this high-demand era. #podcast #shorts #battery #electricity" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3f0qEpZylK4) 2025-04-15T03:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Florida Solar Is Booming Now We Know Why Mike Vergona How do you build a successful solar company in one of the most competitive markets in the U.S. Subscribe to support innovative energy solutions and never miss an episode: https://mysuncast.com/sign-up Mike Vergona founder of Urban Solar shares his journey from working with his father to leading one of Florida's top solar companies. You'll get an inside look at the challenges and strategies that have shaped his success in the fast-evolving Florida solar market. What well cover: ⚡ The realities of competing in Floridas dynamic solar industry" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3m3be_vAA3Q) 2024-09-05T07:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Interconnection Crisis: Why American Solar is STUCK 💡 Whats stopping solar from scaling Hint: Its not the tech. Its the interconnection process. Recorded LIVE from RE+ Northeast Samantha Weaver Senior Policy Director at the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) exposes the #1 bottleneck holding back solar growthand what can be done to fix it. From 7-year delays to $96M upgrade costs Samantha shares real-world stories and policy solutions that could unblock gigawatts of clean energy. 📌 Key Takeaways: 🔹 80% of distributed energy projects never make it to the grid 🔹 Why New York &" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4RbJR77gu-o) 2025-05-13T00:36Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Is China Winning the Clean Energy Race China is simultaneously the worlds frontrunner in renewables and the biggest builder of new coalan uneasy truth shaping the next decade of decarbonization. The result is a messy middle where terawatt-scale clean power growth collides with legacy fossil expansion. ⚡ [---] TW of utility-scale solar and wind are in the pipeline; [---] GW already under construction and [---] TW operatingmassive by any standard. 🏗 Rapid buildout signals manufacturing strength project finance depth and execution speed. 🏭 Yet China is also leading new coal development extending the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4Z6O1lPpzLQ) 2025-10-03T06:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Trevor Noah on Eggs vs Clean Energy #trevornoah #podcast #shorts Clean energy won't scale on good intentions alone. As Trevor Noah puts it moral appeals fall flat when people feel abandoned in the present. If we want real climate action we need to align clean energy with real-life priorities. 🌍 People can't care about the planet if they feel no one cares about them 🥚 Election results show: daily struggles trump digital dreams Clean energy and affordability operate on different timelines 🎯 We must speak to real needsnot just ideal outcomes #trevornoah #podcast #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4gUtsvyxsJ4) 2025-06-05T23:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "How is energy storage driving innovation in renewables From residential to large-scale utility projects energy storage (predominantly in the form of batteries) is leap-frogging other applications for finally providing firm and transactive power to the grid from renewables. How are developers using storage as a force-multiplier and where can we expect to see further business model innovation" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5DdELwVXfyM) 2020-04-30T09:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Engineers Without Borders. Building Solar Energy In Africa #solar #renewableenergy #climatechange You've heard of Doctors Without Borders but have you heard of Engineers Without Borders" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5HSVaIQJuU0) 2024-02-23T12:26Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Residential Solar Sales Decline How to Fix It Scott Nguyen Rachel Finn and Stan Pipkin This was recorded at RE+ Las Vegas [----] Industry stalwarts - Scott Nguyen CEO of Bodhi Solar Rachel Finn Commercial Finance Specialist at Greentech Renewables and Stan Pipkin CEO of Lighthouse Solar - discuss the challenges faced by the residential and commercial solar industry and how consumer engagement and new financing options may help. Amidst declining sales and high-interest rates these leaders share their wisdom and strategies for resilience and their hope that next year will be a better solar" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5aserdG9IQs) 2023-10-24T10:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Brian Bednar - Dominion Energy @ UNC Clean Tech Summit [----] Brian Bednar President and General Manager of Birdseye Renewables speaks about his experience as a clean energy developer and the trajectory he went through in utility development policy development and back into the private sector game. He explains that the Clean Tech Summit has become a flagship conference dealing with visionary issues and big issues related to the energy transition. Brian shares how his agricultural background and real estate development experience led him to become a utility scale solar developer and how he built" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5o7r6R4z2DY) 2023-10-22T17:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Weve Lost the NarrativeA Brutal Look at 2025s Clean Energy Messaging [----] hit clean energy hardand no ones feeling it more than the marketing teams. When budgets tighten storytelling is the first thing to go. But this silence has a cost: oil and gas are outspending and out-messaging us by orders of magnitude and the recent politics surrounding the One Big Beautiful Bill in Washington DC haven't helpe 🔊 Marketing was first on the chopping blockand it shows 📉 Companies made tough rational cuts but the narrative suffered 🛢 Oil and gas are dominating public perception through sheer spend 🤝" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5owg-r2X_QU) 2025-07-25T12:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Home Energy 2.0: Solar Inverters Batteries EV's Smart Products Raghu Belur of Enphase Energy How do we tackle the rising energy demand from Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers and electrification Raghu Belur Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Enphase Energy discusses how Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) are changing the game. In this keynote we discuss how homes can generate store and use their own energy easing the strain on the traditional grid. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:33 Interview Start: Creating a Decentralized Architecture for Home Energy 00:10:42 Home Energy 2.0: Solar" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=68pLx8DTLPo) 2024-08-15T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "What Happens to Old Solar Panels Kelly Weger of QCells [--] million metric tons of solar waste will need to be recycled by [----]. Faced with this challenge how is the industry responding In this conversation host Nico Johnson speaks with Kelly Weger Director of Sustainability for North America at Qcells. She delves into their mission for helping the solar sector closer to becoming a circular economy along with their strategic recycling partnership and significant investment in domestic wafer manufacturing. Expect to learn: ⚡The strategies Qcells employs to reduce embodied carbon across the solar" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6Coqf5MQv1Y) 2024-03-26T10:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Free Solo to Free Solar: Alex Honnold's Unseen Journey & Impact Alex Honnold one of the most accomplished climbers in history is known for his daring free-solo ascent of El Capitan and groundbreaking climbs on all seven continents. But Alexs impact goes far beyond the climbing world. Through the Honnold Foundation hes tackling energy inequity by bringing solar power to underserved communities around the globe. Alex shares how he balances his legendary climbing career with fatherhood and philanthropy using the lessons hes learned from the wall to drive meaningful change. Timestamps: 00:00:00" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6bfzL4Ubnzc) 2025-01-09T11:33Z [----] followers, 34.1K engagements "Why Solar Is Winning Over Both Sides of the Political Aisle #shorts #podcast #solar #solarenergy Is solar the one thing both sides of the aisle can actually agree on In this powerful clip from the Intersolar [----] Panel industry leaders break down why solar isnt just about saving the planetits about energy independence national security and financial freedom. Whether you care about the climate or cutting your utility bill this conversation shows why solar is becoming a unifier in a divided world. 🔹 Why energy independence is driving bipartisan support 🔹 How solar empowers homeowners" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7ZhMGdW9_Jc) 2025-03-25T08:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Saving the Grid with BATTERIES America's [---] GWh Storage Plan The U.S. grid is facing the biggest surge in electricity demand since WWII. AI data centers EVs and electrification are pushing load growth into uncharted territoryand the solution might just be batteries. Joan White Director of Storage & Interconnection Policy at SEIA breaks down the industrys boldest energy storage roadmap yet: [---] GWh by [----]. Thats 50% more than current projections and it could change everything from resource adequacy to peaker plant retirements. Recorded live at the PowerUp Live stage at RE+ Northeast this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7qY0I6ByEIA) 2025-04-15T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "RE+ [----] Las Vegas - Day [--] We open with a Women Leading the Future of Grid Modernization spotlight hosted by Kellie Macpherson then the Morning Show returns with guests like SEIAs Stephanie Bosh Cleantech IRs Daniel Dus and Molly Bales (Wood). Mid-day features Jackerys essential home backup an Interchange discussion on innovation & local manufacturing post-OB3 with Hithium Wrtsils Tamara de Gruyter & David Hebert on emerging storage value streams and Fluence President John Zahurancik on supply chain and the future of storage. This content was brought to you for FREE thanks to our sponsors: -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7zMpyL3dUDY) 2025-09-05T02:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "This Device Turns Solar Panels Into AI Compute and PAYS You For It What if your rooftop solar could be your next income stream 💸 Karl Andersen founder of Lektra is building a distributed network of solar-powered homes that act as AI-ready data centers. In this episode he joins Nico Johnson to explore the bold idea of converting excess solar into high-value compute powereffectively transforming your house into a profit-generating machine. ➡ Subscribe for more clean energy insights: @SunCastMedia Check out Lektra: Website: https://lektra.com/ LinkedIn:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=81VWHYMBzjQ) 2025-05-22T13:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This Industry Has So Much Money Flowing Into It #shorts #solar The energy industry is going through a major transition with solar batteries and wind all taking off there's a tonne of money being poured into it the energy demands of the western world are skyrocketing with artificial intelligence and electric vehicles. Are you joining the energy industry in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity #battery #solar #energystorage #renewableenergy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=86PoG5NMp2I) 2024-11-27T09:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Did You Know Airbnb Made a Tiny Home Business What does a solar engineer do at Airbnb Its not what you think. In a surprising pivot Rebekah Hren joined a stealth project thats redefining how we think about sustainable housing and the role of tech companies in climate innovation. 🌱 Unexpected Role Airbnb hired Hren to help design energy-efficient factory-built tiny homesnot to install solar on listings. 🏠 The Samara Spinout The project became Samara a separate company building accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for short-term rental. ⚡ Engineering Meets Aesthetics The challenge Balancing high" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=88N6_Sr4UJE) 2025-06-16T01:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "How Firefighters Helped Prevent a Terror Plot Against Obama What started as a few suspicious reports from firefighters turned into a national security case that reached President Obamas desk. This is the story of collaboration intuition and action under pressure. 🧩 Connecting the Dots: Local intel turned into a nationwide threat picture. 🕵♀ Collaboration at Work: Fire departments and federal agencies aligned in real time. 🚨 The 12-Hour Chain: From a local briefing to the President by the next morning. 💡 Preparedness Pays Off: Quick analysis prevented what could have been catastrophic." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8PgFP2WbyrQ) 2025-10-08T22:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Faces = Clicks: The Surprising Power of Closeups #shorts #podcast #linkedin Want to double your LinkedIn engagement Stop hiding behind your content and start showing your face. One overlooked tactic is outperforming all the restand its surprisingly simple. 📸 Close-up headshots outperform almost everything else 🧠 Posts with faces tap into our natural emotional triggers 🔥 Even political content performs better when paired with a human face 💬 Personal photos + authentic commentary = engagement gold #shorts #podcast #linkedin" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8gMsrQvoyI0) 2025-05-31T23:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Interest Rates Tariffs Utility Rates: The Impact on Commercial Solar When chaos hits the economy most sectors tighten upbut commercial solar It just might be your safest bet. Josh Goldberg of Sunstone Credit returns for a tactical deep dive into why C&I solar is not only surviving but thriving amid high interest rates rising utility costs and shifting market dynamics. Expect to learn: 🔹 Why commercial solar sales are less boom-bust than residential 🔹 How Sunstone is simplifying financing for batteries EV charging & roofs 🔹 What triple net leases mean for solar deals (and how to unlock NOI)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=92pA0xzTdcw) 2025-06-17T10:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Solar Tariffs Are Hurting Not Helping American Energy #shorts #solar #tariffs The real value in solar isn't in manufacturingit's in deployment. Birchy breaks down why U.S. tariffs on solar panels are missing the point and how prosperity lies in a smarter energy strategy. 🔧 90% of solar jobs are in sales logistics and installs 📉 U.S. manufacturing can't match China's [----] GW capacity 💸 Economic value comes from lowering energy costs not making panels 🚀 America should focus on AI high-tech and cheap energy access #shorts #solar #tariffs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=93VtNqtsr-I) 2025-05-09T00:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "This Megaproject Powers Las Vegas with Solar and Battery Technology This megaproject outside of Las Vegas Nevada comprised of over [---] MILLION solar panels and [---] Megawatts of Battery Energy Storage helps power Las Vegas both during the day and at night. #megaprojects #superstructure #solarenergy #battery" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9C8RGRea71U) 2024-12-04T11:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Commercial Solar Could Be CheaperSo Why Isnt It Commercial solar should be cheaperso why isnt it In a market where solar panels are more affordable and energy prices are rising theres no excuse for outdated pricing models. The problem A toxic mix of market elasticity inefficiency and sometimes outright greed. 🔧 EPC costs are inflated in "rich" solar markets like California and the Northeast 🌍 Local power prices and demand drive wildly different system costs 💡 Efficiency has taken a back seatinstallers used to squeeze every cent 🚨 Poor installs and bloated cost structures are leading to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9G5pLkvsXVY) 2025-05-29T10:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "How One Button Made Millions #UXHistory #UI #design #shorts One of the most recognizable symbols in digital designthe hamburger menuwas once a legal goldmine. Its inventor patented the simple icon and turned it into a quiet cash machine. 📄 He patented the three-line hamburger button seen on countless apps 💰 Any company using it without permission got a letterand a $300K invoice ⚖ He enforced the patent aggressively through legal pressure 🤯 A reminder: even small UX details can have massive IP value #UXHistory #UI #design #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9HMKxKUv7co) 2025-05-22T05:28Z [----] followers, 31.2K engagements "Barry Cinnamon on Solars Rise Battery Storage & Why Heat Pumps Are Winning Join Nico Johnson as he visits Barry Cinnamon at Cinnamon Energy Systems in California. Barry is the founder of Akeena Solar the first publicly traded solar installer in the U.S. back in [----]. In this conversation Barry shares the story of Akeenas rise what it meant for the solar industry and how his work has evolved into Cinnamon Energy Systems today. From residential and commercial solar to battery storage and heat pumps Barry breaks down: - Why Tesla Powerwalls have become the go-to for installers - How heat pumps" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9Q6Vlb9-MT0) 2025-08-14T02:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Does Alex HONNOLD Get Nervous While Rock Climbing #shorts #alexhonnold #rockclimbing #climbing Alex Honnold is one of the most well-known rock climbers and free solo climbers. Free Solo really introduced him to the world when he climbed El Capitan in Yosemite with no ropes Does he ever get nervous That's what I asked him. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/6bfzL4Ubnzc #alexhonnold #climbing #bouldering #climbinglovers #rockclimbing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9_NxDKymK5w) 2025-01-10T09:43Z [----] followers, 19.7K engagements "Marketing Tips Every SOLAR Company Needs to Use Unlock the secrets to successful solar company marketing with Aaron Nichols Marketing & Advocacy Specialist at Exact Solar. In this video we discover essential strategies from leveraging LinkedIn for networking to optimizing your website for maximum visibility. Boost your customer engagement and make a lasting impact on the solar industry by implementing these innovative marketing techniques that every solar energy company needs. 00:00 Viral Content and Marketing 00:27 The Importance of Messaging in Renewable Energy 01:33 Common Mistakes in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=A2lngM769t8) 2024-11-19T13:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Texas Has Overtaken California Texas has jumped over even California as one of the solar leaders for the opportunity to have energy independence. If that can happen in Texas it can happen anywhere. Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/WklJpCLCwHI #texas #california #solar" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AKn4KKiFGS8) 2024-10-15T19:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Do you fly a drone Your next job may be in solar energy Solar inspections dont need to be grueling dangerous or time-consuming anymore. Thanks to drone technology the solar workforce is getting a safer smarter and more scalable upgrade. 🔍 Skip the rooftop [--] minutes of drone flight replaces hours of manual data collection. 🚗 Less travel more impact Eliminate the 8-hour drives between job sites. 👷♀ Safer for everyone Keep workers off hazardous roofs in extreme heat or cold. 📈 New entry points Tech tools open doors for a more diverse and accessible workforce. Jason Steinberg of Scanifly" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AMIrdDzLlxI) 2025-08-05T00:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The d.light Solar Grid: Solar Lamps Home Systems & PAY-Go Power Can a $20 solar lamp transform lives across the globe Meet Ned Tozun co-founder of d.light a company on a mission to bring clean reliable energy to [--] billion people by [----]. What started as a Stanford class project is now one of the worlds most successful off-grid solar companies with over [---] million lives impacted and counting. In this episode of SunCast Ned dives deep into: - The heartbreaking kerosene accident that inspired d.lights founding - Why they built solar tech with rural communities not just for them - How Ned" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ah6QEvu5A5M) 2025-09-18T14:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "1 in [--] Solar Panels Fail: The Glass Breakage Crisis Explained Glass breakage is quietly becoming the #1 reliability risk in solar modulesand almost nobody is talking about it publicly. In this episode Nico sits down with Tristan Erion-Lorico (Kiwa PVEL) and Dr. Teresa Barnes (NREL) to break down why 20% of modules fail reliability testing due to glass breakageand what can be done to stop it. Youll learn: ⚡ Why thinner glass isnt always betterand how tempered can mislead buyers 🧩 The hidden stress points at frames & silicone beads that trigger cracks 🔎 What lab and field data reveal about" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BiCxiQrlDuI) 2025-10-04T15:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Every Solar Plant Needs This Software James Nagel & David Pealva of SolarGrade The clean energy sector is undergoing a transformative shift with solar data analysis and project optimization at the heart of this evolution. James Nagel and David Penalva co-founders of HelioVolta/SolarGrade join Nico Johnson in an engaging discussion on the frontlines of this transition. Filmed against the unique backdrop of Davids indoor climbing wall this episode not only explores the professional journey of these innovators but also dives into their personal passions reflecting on how adventure and a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BkXVCVeGKH0) 2024-02-22T11:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Breaking the Energy Company Monopoly #solar #renewableenergy Energy Companies such as BP and Chevron have made trillions of dollars and have the market in a stranglehold. However renewable energy is starting the democratization of energy and is allowing individuals to be directly involved in the ownership of projects like community solar. #BP #chevron #solar #solarenergy #battery #technology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C1cJVUsUoV8) 2024-12-05T11:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Zillow of Finding Land for Solar Development Robin Laine of Transect Permitting. The word is enough to send shivers down the spines of most PV professionals. Robin Laine CEO & Co-founder of Transect breaks down how her software platform is changing the game for solar project developers. Robin shares how Transect reduces assessment times from weeks to minutes using advanced data analytics. This conversation reveals how innovation and customer-focused solutions have given Transect a competitive edge over the rest of the land acquisition and permitting market. Expect to learn: ⚡ How Robin" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C51RRyiJQus) 2024-03-21T11:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Solar Education and Certification Sean White At NABCEP [----] Nico Johnson sat down with Sean White a top solar educator with over [--] years of experience. Sean the IREC Trainer of the Year and Trainer of the Decade shared his invaluable insights into the critical role of certification and education in solar. Expect to learn: ⚡ How earning a NABCEP PV Associate credential can boost your career. ⚡ Insights into the NABCEP certification process. ⚡ How to find NABCEP-certified professionals in your area. Connect with Sean White: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanwhitesolar/ Website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C9H-5dxNX0Q) 2024-06-18T10:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Oil Crisis Gas Curtailment Chernobyl. How the American Energy Agencies Were Formed [----] first oil crisis. [----] first natural gas curtailment. Two years later the second oil embargo and Chernobyl went. So transportation fuel heating fuel for homes energy the voters were angry and they made their concerns known. We had four administrations Nixon Ford Carter and Reagan in that time. And a very active Congress the federal energy agency was formed next year" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CFs4ECQGX6o) 2024-07-07T09:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Gas Turbines Built Using Solar Power A gas-turbine factory running on a 5MW solar field Thats not a thought experimentits happening at Mitsubishi Power outside Savannah and it signals where C&I solar is headed. At the same time project portfolios are barbelled stretching from 25kW resilience installs to multi-MW industrial hubs with average system sizes rising from 200kW to 350kW. ☀ Industrial decarbonization in practice: on-site 5MW solar supporting heavy manufacturing. 📈 C&I scale shift: average project size growing from 200kW to 350kW. 🧲 Barbell pipeline: small critical-load sites (e.g." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CrT9kO_-vnU) 2025-10-13T21:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "How Will Energy Be Created in the Future #solar #oil #future In [--] years when someone says "I'm in the energy industry" they hopefully won't have to question are they talking about renewables or fossil They will likely be talking about renewables and someone may have to clarify like "actually I'm in the 5% that still extract dinosaur bones and burn them to power a small portion of our economy."" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CsLx3sYUunE) 2024-07-08T09:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The Power Demands of Artificial Intelligence Nico explores the significant compute power required for artificial intelligence which is ten times greater than that of a traditional Google search. Major tech companies including Amazon Cisco and Google are building their own microgrids and turning to fossil fuels because existing utilities cannot meet the substantial load demands of modern data centres" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DJJIC5p8nbs) 2024-08-16T11:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Battery Storage Payback in Just [---] Years Battery storage is no longer a long-term betits a near-term win. With new policies and demand charges shaking up energy markets system payback periods are accelerating faster than ever. 🔋 California's NEM [---] and high demand charges are driving rapid ROI 📊 Case studies show payback periods as low as [---] years 🛡 Thats before most system warranties even expire 🌎 Economics are catching up with sustainabilityfast" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DPc3x7k-OXQ) 2025-07-21T22:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Is Solar Energy Finally Apartment Friendly This Software Holds the Answer Why are multifamily rooftops still solar-free Its not about the techits about the accounting. Ivy Energy is rewriting the rules. In this deep-dive Nico sits down with Dover Janis CEO of Ivy Energy to unpack one of the most persistent problems in clean energy: why renters are locked out of solar and why landlords havent found it worth the investmentuntil now. Dover shares how Ivys software platform solves the "split incentive" problem by turning apartment owners into energy providers and renters into solar beneficiaries." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DexAUzU4af8) 2025-10-16T01:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Why Solar Energy Is in a Slump John Berger Why is the solar industry struggling despite strong economic indicators and growing demand John Berger Founder and CEO of Sunnova explains the disconnect between market fundamentals and financial performance in the solar sector. In this keynote Nico and John discuss the challenges posed by rising interest rates regulatory obstacles and the critical need for working capital. John shares how Sunnova is navigating these headwinds with innovative financing strategies and what the future holds for solar in light of upcoming U.S. elections. Connect with" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Dyz4F9AhiJY) 2024-08-22T12:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Data Centers vs. Renewables 🚀 #CleanEnergy #InfrastructureRace The data center sector is moving at breakneck speedlike theres an existential clock ticking down. Meanwhile the renewable energy side Its stuck in a frustrating game of stop-and-go. Heres whats happening behind the scenes: 🌐 Data centers are in a first-mover winner-takes-all arms race Theres an existential urgency pushing them to build faster than ever 🔋 Renewable deployment feels slowbogged down by policy pricing and interconnect delays 🚨 For renewables to support this surge in demand theyll need to match the same level of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=E5XYdjnD4oA) 2025-07-01T01:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Have you heard of community solar and how it gives a discount on your energy bill The way that we like to explain community solar to subscribers is that they don't actually buy this power. They buy a Groupon so they pay $90 and get a $100 worth of value on their utility bill. Now it's not always going to be $90 and a $100 but it's always going to be X percent discount on whatever we can generate on their behalf. So maybe one month it'll be a $100 of value that they'll have to pay $90 for keeping $10 as a discount. The next month we had more sunlight because it's a better month from a weather" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EUjtoaaGufY) 2024-08-06T10:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Is Commercial and Industrial Solar Energy About to BOOM Nick Kerwin and Rocky Shoemaker the leaders of Versiris Energy a new company focused on the commercial and industrial (C&I) solar market. They discuss their decision to spin the company out from its parent company New Energy Equity to capitalize on the growing opportunities in the CNI sector driven by factors such as the Inflation Reduction Act increasing electricity costs and the rising importance of corporate sustainability goals. Kerwin and Shoemaker highlight the challenges of the CNI market including complex roof structures the need" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EntDGMkTNII) 2024-12-17T13:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Inflation Reduction Act Added $2B to the Rural Energy for America Program #shorts The Inflation Reduction Act created by the Biden Administration added billions of dollars to solar energy including more than $2B to the Rural Energy For America Program which is currently bringing cleaner sources of energy to rural American communities. #inflationreductionact #solar #solarenergy #america #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EtIORYw0lWQ) 2024-12-10T09:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Charging Your HOME With Your CAR ⚡ #shorts #ev #electriccar #technology Electricity is cheapest when you're not home so why not take advantage of it Barry Cinnamon breaks down how workplace solar charging could flip the energy game and help you drive home on ultra-low-cost power. 🔆 Rooftop solar during the day can lead to negative electricity pricing 🚗 EVs parked at work are perfectly positioned for daytime charging 🏫 Schools malls and government buildings are ideal for Level [--] chargers 🌙 Bring cheap energy home and use it when rates spike at night #shorts #ev #electriccar #technology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F6GOiILu0io) 2025-05-17T00:12Z [----] followers, 30K engagements "The New Solar Standard You HAVE TO Know About ANSI/SEIA [---] The U.S. solar industry finally has a technician standardand its changing everything. For years terms like Level [--] solar tech meant different things at different companies. Now with the launch of the ANSI/SEIA [---] Standard for solar O&M technicians theres a nationally recognized framework for training hiring and career development. In this Tactical Tuesday episode of SunCast host Nico Johnson is joined by Amanda Bybee (Amicus O&M Cooperative) and Karo Fernandez (AES Clean Energy)two of the driving forces behind this new standard." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FRe7tmJkUSE) 2025-07-15T10:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Why Solar Companies Must Adapt Now with Jigar Shah What if the solar industry isnt really about solar anymore Jigar Shah Director of the U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office and co-founder of Generate Capital shares why the future belongs to batteries virtual power plants (VPPs) and grid services rather than panels alone. In this conversation Jigar explains why installers utilities and investors need to rethink their models how the Inflation Reduction Act is accelerating new opportunities and why resiliency and equity are now central to clean energy growth. Expect to learn: ⚡ Why" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FVw_kb02dc4) 2025-08-27T21:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "What will happen to the Inflation Reduction Act in a Trump win Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Uoj9MS8HiiE "I don't see the IRA going away even with a change of administration for two reasons. One the IRA was enacted as law. You can't have a president that has the power to sign some executive order to change it. Second is there are a lot of states red states That really have a lot of clean energy projects in their state and the state governments are very supportive. It would be very difficult to see a complete rollback."" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FagRbKhGWEQ) 2024-10-30T18:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "RE+ [----] Day 1: Jigar Shah Storage Tech New EVs Steel Manufacturing and Much More Straight from Day [--] at RE+ [----] this replay of the PowerUp Live Morning Show and Daily Round Up brings you a fast-moving mix of leaders shaping the clean energy transitionfrom domestic steel to EVs hydrogen DG big-grid storage and much more. Nico Johnson Lisa Ann Pinkerton and Sylvia Martinez welcome leaders influencers and clean tech podcasters onto the stage. Here is who you can expect to hear from in this episode straight from Day [--] at RE+ 2025: 00:00:00 Jigar Shah - Multiplier 00:07:59 Ethan Ehlers -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GVboza-NHMo) 2025-09-10T11:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Fourth Industrial Revolution Is It Here #podcast #shorts We're not just in the fourth industrial revolutionwe're in a full-blown technology supercycle. Think the internet era was big This next decade is set to eclipse it. 🔍 We're entering a 10-year phase of rapid transformative tech evolution 📈 The last supercycle (19982002) gave us the internetthis one will go further 🤖 Home robots and advanced automation are just around the corner 🌐 The pace and scale of change will redefine industries and daily life #podcast #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gag6HkqIcJc) 2025-07-02T23:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This Software Could Reinvent the Grid Adib Nasl on AI Microgrids & Xendee Microgrids are the futurebut planning them has been a nightmare. Until now. Adib Nasl CEO of Xendee reveals how his team turned two decades of R&D into an AI-powered platform thats transforming how we design finance and operate on-site energy systems. From data centers to electric fleets to remote islands Xendee is tackling some of the most complex energy challengesand winning. In this episode: 🔹 Why spreadsheets and legacy tools arent enough anymore 🔹 The [--] biggest choke points slowing microgrid adoption 🔹 How" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gf8VxylvR3g) 2025-04-04T15:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Is Net-Zero Actually Possible In America Jesse Jenkins of Princeton University As America advances towards a sustainable future transformative legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act is making clean energy more accessible fueling a 42% investment surge to $225 billion. Yet with the [----] net-zero goal looming the pace must quicken. Jesse Jenkins of Princeton University steps into this pivotal moment with a roadmap presented at Intersolar NA. His keynote cuts through complexity offering strategies to shift from fossil fuels to renewables like wind and solar crucial for powering 70% of our" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GyHhfxWESwQ) 2024-02-08T12:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why AI Data Centres Are Shrinking BUT Are More Powerful AI is pushing our energy infrastructure to the brink. Ryan Abbott President of the Southwest Region at Clayco explains why data centers are becoming smallerbut way more power-hungry. And the grid Its not ready. This conversation dives deep into how Clayco is redesigning data center architecture to meet the explosive demands of AI computewhile integrating renewables fuel cells district energy and even geothermal. 💡 Learn how energy constraintsnot landare the new bottleneck 🔥 Discover why heat rejection and cooling tech are the new" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GzBGY8VlP84) 2025-06-10T15:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Talent Wars in Climate Tech The clean energy sector is unknowingly fueling its own inflation. As companies battle for skilled workers without standard pay bands wages spikebut not productivity. 🔁 Endless cycle: Company A trains talent Company B lures them away with more money. 💵 No pay standards: HR lacks consistent benchmarks to guide compensation. 📈 Artificial inflation: The industry inflates its own labor costs. 🔧 Fixable issue: Establishing role-based pay bands can stop the cycle" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H2rdINUlVA4) 2025-07-15T02:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1 in [--] Solar Panels Break Module reliability is facing a glass problem. Field and lab data show breakage rates that should make any EPC pause. And the kicker: tempered doesnt always mean durable in PV. 🔍 20% of tested modules failed due to glass breakage; even simple outdoor stabilization saw [--] of [--] crack. 🧪 Thin glass can in fact be temperedcommon assumption busted. 📏 Tempered spans multiple processes; not all meet PV durability needs. Tristan Erion-Lorico and Teresa Barnes discuss PV module glass failures thin-glass tempering and much more on the latest episode of SunCast with Nico" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HLGzCtv6aA4) 2025-10-04T08:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "You Cant Sanction the Sun ☀ #energysecurity #shorts Gas can be weaponizedsunlight cant. Birchy explains why solar is the ultimate antidote to geopolitical energy threats especially in times of war or crisis. 🛑 Putin could shut down 30% of Europes energy overnight ☀ Solar is decentralized secure and untouchable 📦 Warehoused supply chains mean rapid scale-up is possible 🏭 In a true emergency local solar manufacturing can surge #energysecurity #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IMVHF5XlRhQ) 2025-05-10T11:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Tour An Automated Solar Panel Factory with SEG Solar Join us on an exclusive tour of SEG Solars cutting-edge automated solar module manufacturing facility in Houston Texas. This state-of-the-art factory uses advanced automation to produce solar panels with unmatched speed and efficiency. From the worlds fastest stringer the facility showcases impressive scalability and innovation. Hear about overcoming skilled labor shortages balancing the demands of utility and residential markets and enhancing the resilience of their solar panels against hail. Listen on Spotify or your favorite audio" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Id7-OzI9uVw) 2024-09-27T09:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Why Texas is Beating California in Renewables #texas #podcast #shorts California says not a molecule more while Texas doesnt even have a policybut both are making headway on decarbonization. What gives 🌉 California takes a command-and-control stance on carbon emissions. 🤠 Texas with no formal policy relies on low-cost market dynamics. 📊 Despite opposite strategies both states see real decarbonization results. 🧭 Is central planning really the only wayor just one of many #texas #podcast #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IeybOeDNEKU) 2025-06-12T01:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Storing Solar Energy to Sell Later ☀💸 Why are we adding battery storage to utility-scale solar power plants Adding Storage to Solar is Harder Than We Thought - Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/xTe5buppsyY" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IitAxVOOaT8) 2024-04-11T09:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Does DC Power Make Sense Why Power Companies Are Hesitant to Use New Technology Why are utilities so slow to adopt clean energy techand whats actually at stake if they move too fast Brian Nelson Renewable Segment Leader at ABB joins Nico Johnson live at ACP [----] to unpack how grid modernization really happens. With two decades of experience helping utilities adopt everything from massive transformers to cutting-edge DC systems Brian offers rare insight into how utilities evaluate risk manage reliability and prepare for a grid that's getting smarterand more decentralized. From intelligent" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=InpCKzq4ZeM) 2025-06-24T04:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Interoperable Data Centers Are Here #ai #shorts #podcast What once seemed impossible is now powering the next wave of clean infrastructure. Ryan Abbott reveals how technological breakthroughs are redefining how we scale and integrate energy systems. 🔗 Data center stitching is no longer a theoryit's happening now 🧠 Interoperability is the new constraint not physical footprint 💻 Innovations in software and hardware are driving massive gains 📈 Proof of concept is already showing results in the real world #ai #shorts #podcast" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IzrkfcvKgEY) 2025-06-09T23:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The simplest networking hack at events Sometimes the strongest conference play isnt a pitchits a signal. A simple I ❤ VPPs hat turned into nonstop conversations proving that clear personal branding cuts through crowded rooms. If people remember you theyll find you. 🧢 Use visual cues to broadcast your niche and spark intros 🤝 Make recall easy so busy attendees self-select into chats ⚡ Lead with VPPs or your core topic to attract the right crowd 📍 Treat events like IRL funnelsopt-in moments vs cold pitches Steven Zhang discusses networking VPPs and personal branding at climate eventsand much" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JRp4nrBcu4E) 2025-09-23T00:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "From [--] Million to [---] Billion: The Chip Revolution ⚡ #Semiconductors #shorts #podcast The semiconductor story isnt just about speed or sizeits the silent engine of modern progress. From a few million transistors to over [---] billion this evolution is reshaping everything. 🔌 [--] million to [---] billion: a mind-blowing scale-up in just a few decades 📈 Rapid innovation has outpaced expectationsand its still accelerating 🧠 Semiconductors are the invisible backbone of our digital world 🚀 The tech revolution owes everything to this quiet foundational force #Semiconductors #shorts #podcast" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Jdal-cFKkKA) 2025-06-05T00:05Z [----] followers, 28.1K engagements "This AI Camera Could Save Billion-Dollar Solar Assets Massive solar farms are running blindno cameras no fire alerts no visibility. Thats not just risky; its reckless. OnSight Technology newly acquired by Nextracker (NXT) are deploying this camera not just across solar projects but on warehouses storage lots and much more. 🚨 Built from Scratch: The team hand-built a [---] camera with an onboard NVIDIA computer and its own cellular connectivity. 🔥 Real-Time Fire Detection: Their proprietary algorithm detects smoke and fire directly on solar assets. 💡 Why It Matters: Multi-million (or billion)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JrZOLQKBmds) 2025-07-30T20:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Watch To the End This Chip Could Be Worth Billions #shorts #technology #podcast #energy This chip could dramatically change the landscape of energy consumption in AI Data Centers Electric Vehicles and even the production of energy in technology like solar panels. The chip from Daanaa is a Power Transaction Unit (PTU) technology is a programmable module making it simpler and more efficient to generate store distribute consume and manage energy from any source" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KIoMr9cTG4Q) 2025-01-30T19:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"Alex Honnold Saw Something Crazy When Climbing #alexhonnold #climbing #rockclimbing Alex Honnold shares one of the craziest things he saw when rock climbing in Mexico. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/6bfzL4Ubnzc #alexhonnold #climbing #freesoloclimbing #bouldering alex honnold arctic ascent with alex honnold alex honnold greenland climb Free solo free solo climb free solo climbing climbing bouldering alex honnold interview alex honnold podcast jimmy chin rock climb alex honnold free solo el capitan free solo alex honnold rock climber alex honnold half dome rock climbing fails rock"
YouTube Link 2025-01-10T21:45Z [----] followers, 658.2K engagements
"Is Alex Honnold Going to Retire #shorts #alexhonnold #climbing Alex Honnold discusses his free solo and climbing career and what his plans for retirement are. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/6bfzL4Ubnzc #alexhonnold #climbing #freesoloclimbing #bouldering #climbinglovers alex honnold arctic ascent with alex honnold alex honnold greenland climb Free solo free solo climb free solo climbing climbing bouldering alex honnold interview alex honnold podcast jimmy chin rock climb alex honnold free solo el capitan free solo alex honnold rock climber alex honnold half dome rock climbing fails"
YouTube Link 2025-01-09T11:50Z [----] followers, 345.9K engagements
"Alex Honnold Didnt Know This About Squirrels #shorts #alexhonnold #climbing Did you know this about squirrels Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/6bfzL4Ubnzc #alexhonnold #climbing #freesoloclimbing #bouldering #climbinglovers alex honnold arctic ascent with alex honnold alex honnold greenland climb Free solo free solo climb free solo climbing climbing bouldering alex honnold interview alex honnold podcast jimmy chin rock climb alex honnold free solo el capitan free solo alex honnold rock climber alex honnold half dome rock climbing fails rock climbing tips alex honnold clmibing mountain"
YouTube Link 2025-01-09T19:22Z [----] followers, 372.9K engagements
"Was Alex Honnold Saved by a Spirit Animal #shorts #alexhonnold #climbing Alex Honnold shares how bighorn tracks potentially saved his life when climbing in Zion National Park. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/6bfzL4Ubnzc #alexhonnold #climbing #freesoloclimbing #bouldering #climbinglovers #zionnationalpark alex honnold arctic ascent with alex honnold alex honnold greenland climb Free solo free solo climb free solo climbing climbing bouldering alex honnold interview alex honnold podcast jimmy chin rock climb alex honnold free solo el capitan free solo alex honnold rock climber alex"
YouTube Link 2025-01-09T20:13Z [----] followers, 2.4M engagements
"Alex Honnold Climbs with Jared Leto #alexhonnold #jaredleto #podcast #shorts Alex Honnold shares how he did free solo climbs with Jared Leto on El Capitan in Yosemitie Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/6bfzL4Ubnzc #alexhonnold #climbing #freesoloclimbing #bouldering #climbinglovers #jaredleto alex honnold arctic ascent with alex honnold alex honnold greenland climb Free solo free solo climb free solo climbing climbing bouldering alex honnold interview alex honnold podcast jimmy chin rock climb alex honnold free solo el capitan free solo alex honnold rock climber alex honnold half dome"
YouTube Link 2025-06-06T11:09Z [----] followers, 441.9K engagements
"Octopus Energy USA: Can the UKs Unicorn Crack the Grid w/CEO of Octopus USA Nick Chaset Is Octopus Energy a utility with great software or a tech company that happens to sell power 🐙⚡ In this episode of Suncast we sit down with Nick Chaset CEO of Octopus Energy US to unpack how this massive UK power company is redefining the energy sector stateside. Known for its cult-like brand loyalty (yes people actually love their utility) and its revolutionary "Kraken" software platform Octopus is proving that the future of the grid lies in customer obsession and flexibility. Nick shares his journey"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Octopus Energy Turns Your Car into a Power Plant Imagine paying [---] ($375) a month for an electric car a charger AND all the energy you need to drive. 🔌🚗 Nick Chaset (CEO Octopus Energy USA) reveals how they are already doing this in the UK. The Catch You have to let them manage the battery. The Tech: It uses Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology (often enabled by affordable Chinese EVs unavailable in the US) to trade energy back to the grid when prices are high. Why aren't we doing this in America yet 📉 #V2G #OctopusEnergy #ElectricVehicles #CleanTech #EnergyTransition #NickChaset #Renewables"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T17:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"50% of Solar Panels to FAIL by [----] The Recycling & Reuse Plan What happens when solar systems start to fail long before expected According to Cesar Barbosa its already happening and the industry isnt ready. In this deep-dive conversation Cesar unpacks the hidden epidemic of underperforming systems and the growing wave of solar decommissioning. From melted MC4 connectors to failing inverters and orphaned residential installs its clear we need new solutions for end-of-life management. Cesar shares how his company New Life Power is building a national network of contractors and creating a new"
YouTube Link 2025-12-18T15:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Grid Is Buying Batteries Like Turbines A decade ago batteries were dismissed as experimental. Today theyre being treated like substations indispensable assets that keep the grid stable and reliable. This clip captures the moment the perception flipped from toy to tool. ⚡ Batteries have matured into trusted grid assets 🔋 Grid operators now purchase them alongside turbines and substations 🏗 The energy transition is accelerating through storage integration 🌍 Utilities are embracing flexibility as the backbone of a resilient grid Tamara de Gruyter and David Hebert of Wrtsil discuss the"
YouTube Link 2025-10-20T20:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Connected but Powerless: Over 40% of the World Don't Have RELIABLE Electricity Having a wire to the grid doesnt mean having power you can count on. For millions of people access still means hours in the dark failed vaccines and cancelled school days. In critical services like healthcare and education unreliable electricity is its own kind of energy poverty. Robin Swanhuyser discusses reliable energy access and grid reliability for critical services and much more on the latest episode of SunCast with Nico Johnson. shorts clean energy energy access grid reliability reliable electricity for"
YouTube Link 2025-11-29T03:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why Standalone Battery Storage Is Taking Off in the U.S. Storage isnt just a backup anymore its becoming a core part of the grid. Chris Finley breaks down why standalone BESS is showing up everywhere even without renewables attached and how it boosts efficiency across aging power infrastructure. Full episode available on SunCast"
YouTube Link 2025-11-16T22:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Can the US Grid Handle a 4X Surge in Data Center Power Josh Beck breaks down the staggering trajectory of energy consumption for data centers in the United States. He compares the current usage in 2025equivalent to [--] million homesagainst the massive projection for [----]. Rapid Growth: By [----] data center energy use is expected to rival the consumption of nearly [---] million homes. The 4X Factor: This represents a four-fold increase in the power needed for new facilities. Grid Impact: To sustain this growth America will need to generate [---] gigawatts of new power production. Josh Beck data"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T17:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Best Available (and Cheapest) Electron How We Expand the Grid The clean energy grid isnt ready. Hugo Mena wants to fix that. As Chief Growth Officer at Electric Power Engineers (EPE) Hugo is tackling one of the industrys biggest challenges: how to deliver gigawatts of clean power faster than ever before. With AI and data centers driving massive new demand the grid is under pressure from every angle interconnection delays permitting bottlenecks and outdated assumptions. Recorded live at RE+ [----] this conversation breaks down: - Why hyperscalers are turning to microgrids and"
YouTube Link 2025-12-04T17:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Alex Honnold Jigar Shah & Dean Solon [----] Highlights What do a world-famous rock climber a clean energy policymaker and a solar manufacturing renegade all have in common [----] was the year they doubled down on the power of distributed energy. In this dynamic Best of SunCast episode host Nico Johnson revisits the boldest most impactful ideas from a year that pushed the clean energy transition forward in unexpected ways. Dean Solon shares his vision of a solar distribution model inspired by McDonald's and Amazon. Jigar Shah unpacks the emotional and financial tolls of scaling a company when your"
YouTube Link 2026-01-01T15:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Inside the AI Scaling Race: How Transformers Became the Bottleneck The energy transition is speeding up but can the grid keep up Doug Banty EVP of Forgent and former CEO of MGM Transformers joins Nico Johnson to talk about the invisible bottleneck threatening clean energy and AI growth: transformers. With AI scaling data centers at an unprecedented pace the demand for power infrastructure is exploding. In this conversation youll learn how Forgent was created through a merger of four companies to offer full-stack power solutions from transformers to switchgear. Doug explains whats really"
YouTube Link 2025-12-11T13:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This Robot Manages Vegetation on Solar Farms Robots are taking over solar maintenanceand they are smarter than you think. 🤖☀ Derek Chase (Founder of OnSight Technology now part of Nextpower) explains how their autonomous rovers don't just "look" at solar panelsthey analyze the entire ecosystem. What this robot does: 📸 Full Scans: Takes thermal and visual images of hardware plants and animals. 🌱 Smart Mowing: Identifies specific plant species and predicts exactly when they will seed. 🧠 Data Driven: Tells O&M teams to "mow before the seeds drop" to prevent regrowth. #SolarEnergy #Robotics"
YouTube Link 2025-12-20T23:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Solars Gone Mainstream Solar isnt just cool anymoreits conventional and thats exactly the point. What once felt niche and sexy has scaled so well its become kind of boringand thats progress. ☀ Mainstream arrival: solar has shifted from edge case to essential infrastructure 📈 Scale to spectacle: success means standardization reliability and repeatability 🏗 From sexy to system: the exciting ideas of [----] are now baked into the buildout 🔧 Boring is beautiful: predictable ops and bankable projects accelerate deployment Adam James discusses solars shift from sexy to standard and much more on"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T21:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"BP Built a Solar Farm for a Chemical Plant Did you know BP is using solar power to run a petrochemical facility 🔋🏭 Jane Stricker (Greater Houston Partnership) explains why major fossil fuel companies are turning to renewables now to solve Scope [--] and Scope [--] emissions even while continuing to produce traditional products. The Strategy: The Project: A solar facility built specifically to power petrochemical operations in West Texas. The Why: Lowering operational emissions while meeting current market demand. The Reality: "Molecules + Electrons" working together not against each other. Filmed"
YouTube Link 2025-12-22T13:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Big Shift Toward American-Built Energy Storage John Zahurancik President of Americas at Fluence Energy explains how the U.S. went from port bottlenecks and global risk to shipping fully domestic energy storage systems. From American-made cells to inverters and enclosures he breaks down why a diversified made-in-America supply chain is no longer optional"
YouTube Link 2025-11-19T05:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Over 50% of Solar Panels Are FAILING 📉 Cesar Barbosa reveals an alarming statistic regarding systems installed prior to [----]. He explains that more than 50% of these units are currently underperforming or in need of major repairs and retrofits. In some cases owners are being told to remove systems completely even those that are only seven years old. System maintenance Cesar Barbosa retrofitting energy systems construction industry building maintenance engineering fail underperforming systems solar industry facility management infrastructure repair YouTube Shorts renewable energy system"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T00:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Is Fresh Water Actually Infinite ft. Alex Honnold Is the global water crisis actually a myth 🌍💧 Alex Honnold argues that energy access is the "most important thing for humanity" because problems like clean water are really just energy issues in disguise. He explains that we are "never gonna run outta fresh water". With 80% of the planet covered in water the real shortage isn't the water itselfit's the energy required to desalinate it and move it around. Subscribe for more insights on the future of energy and tech 👇 #AlexHonnold #Sustainability #Energy #WaterCrisis #FutureTech #Shorts Alex"
YouTube Link 2025-12-29T19:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"How Batteries Are Reshaping the Grid Batteries used to be a sidekick. Now theyre center stage. Chris Finley Chief Commercial Officer of TruGrid joins Nico Johnson live at PowerUp Live to unpack how battery storage is transforming from an afterthought into the grids most valuable asset. Whether you're a developer utility or EPC this conversation reveals how to get ahead in a rapidly evolving market. Chris shares what hes learned from deploying storage in ERCOT working with hyperscale data centers and optimizing commissioning strategies. Youll also hear why TruGrid is doubling down on in-house"
YouTube Link 2025-11-20T17:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Solar is Transforming the Rust Belt and Boosting the American Economy ☀ The IRA gave solar manufacturers a huge incentive to manufacture on U.S. soil. Companies like FTC Solar are taking full advantage. Today their Vice President of Sales Eric Frazier shares how theyre bringing higher-paying manufacturing jobs back to American communities and empowering rural economic development. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/tz0KI2ntdZM"
YouTube Link 2024-04-30T08:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"5x The Power 1/10th The Size: Silicon Carbide Josh Beck (SunCast) and Daniel Dalpiaz (Infineon Technologies) look at the incredible shrinking power of Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductors. The Comparison: Old Tech: The size of a "standard masonry brick." New Tech: Less than half the size of a deck of cards. The Gain: 4x to 5x the capacity in a fraction of the space. This is why EVs and solar inverters are getting lighter and more efficient. #SiliconCarbide #Semiconductors #Infineon #Engineering #PowerElectronics #TechTrends #SunCast #CleanTech #Innovation Silicon Carbide Infineon Technologies"
YouTube Link 2026-01-13T17:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Using Solar Energy to Create Hydrogen #shorts #podcast #tech What if the solar industry has been overcomplicating things Jim Tyler CEO of Erthos believes we dont need steel racking trackers or tilts to build cost-effective solar farms. Instead his company lays panels flat on the grounddramatically cutting costs reducing land use and speeding up deployment. But Erthos isnt stopping there. By using ultra-low-cost solar power and skipping AC conversion theyre tackling one of clean energys biggest challenges: making green hydrogen affordable. In this episode Jim breaks down the economics of solar"
YouTube Link 2025-02-25T12:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"AI is Eating the Grid: [---] GW Added 🤯 The scale of energy demand is growing faster than anyone predicted. Christopher Seiple reveals that data center development has exploded from [--] gigawatts to [---] gigawatts in just one year. Utilities have already committed to connecting [--] gigawatts of new large load which means the upgrades are studied and paid for. This massive surge represents 15% of current electric demand in the United States. #DataCenters #EnergyGrid #AI #Utilities Data Centers AI Energy Consumption Power Grid Capacity Christopher Seiple Energy Transition US Electricity Demand 133"
YouTube Link 2025-12-15T00:45Z [----] followers, 46.3K engagements
"Did Cloud Computing Actually Increase Power Usage Is the grid really out of power Marc Spieler (Global Energy Lead NVIDIA) argues that the shift to the Cloud actually replaced thousands of inefficient on-prem data centers. The Reality Check: Consolidation: We didn't necessarily create more load initially; we just concentrated it into hyperscale facilities. Unlock Capacity: The power exists but we need to unlock it through better grid management. The Future: AI data centers are the "Steel Plants" of this centurynew industrial load for a new revolution. #NVIDIA #DataCenters #AI"
YouTube Link 2026-01-08T13:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why the USA Doesn't Have Vehicle-to-Grid Charging w/Octopus Energy USA CEO Nick Chaset In the UK you can get an EV a charger and unlimited charging energy for just 299/month. So why is this impossible in the United States right now In this clip Nick Chaset (CEO of Octopus Energy USA) breaks down the massive gap between the British and American energy markets. He explains how Octopus Energy successfully deployed Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology in Europe and the three major hurdles stopping the US from doing the sameranging from electrical voltage differences to the absence of low-cost"
YouTube Link 2026-01-17T17:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why VIRTUAL POWER PLANTS Are NOT What You Think Tilak Subrahmanian VP at Eversource says its time to stop calling them "Virtual Power Plants." Why Because whats happening behind the meter is real valuable and essential to the future of grid reliability. Live from RE+ Northeast Nico and Tilak dive into how Eversource is rethinking demand-side managementfrom thermostats to EVsand how policy software and partnerships are reshaping the utility business model. Expect to learn: 🔹 Why demand flexibility is replacing virtual power plant as the go-to term 🔹 How Eversource shifted [---] MW of load on"
YouTube Link 2025-04-22T09:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why Non-FEOC Claims Need Proof (Foreign Entity of Concern) Christian Roselund breaks down why developers should always verify non-FEOC claims especially when buying from Chinese-owned brands. Ownership thresholds risk exposure and what manufacturers must change to comply"
YouTube Link 2025-11-16T16:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Have Batteries Become the Grids Backbone and Not Just Its Backup The Grid Is ChangingFast. Can Storage Keep Up From wildfires to AI data centers the pressure on our electric grid has never been greater. In this SunCast Live session from RE+ Nico Johnson sits down with two top Wrtsil Energy leadersTamara de Gruyter President of Energy Storage and David Hebert VP of Global Sales & Strategyto explore how battery storage is evolving into critical infrastructure. ✅ Expect to learn: 🔹 How AI and data centers are reshaping energy demand 🔹 Why storage now delivers more than just capacity 🔹 What"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T14:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Can U.S. Solar Really Hit $2/W OpenSolars Patrick Crane Explains Unlock the real levers to get from $5/W to $2/W in the U.S. Patrick Crane (Global Head of Growth OpenSolar) joinsSunCast to show how operators cut soft costs without starving margins. Youll learn: ⚡ The $2/W levers: Customer Acquistion Cost cancellations permitting delays overhead/tool sprawl commissions 🧠 Why referrals beat ad spendand exactly when to ask 🤖 How AI self-design + instant proposals lift conversion and slash speed-to-proposal 🏛 How SolarAPP+ style permitting changes the unit economics 🧩 When consolidating apps:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-30T15:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This State Now Controls the World's Data Infrastructure #tech #infrastructure Virginia is at the forefront of the global data center surge with current projects contracting for [---] gigawatts and an astounding queue exceeding [--] gigawatts highlighting significant power consumption needs. This unprecedented growth in data center infrastructure surpasses the scale of major cities and even countries. The demand for colocation data centers in the united states is reshaping the energy landscape presenting unique challenges and opportunities for future development. Guest: Paul Lau Chief Executive"
YouTube Link 2026-01-06T18:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Asking the Department of Energy to Use Nuclear I asked Jigar Shah the Director of the Loan Programs Office at the U.S. Department of Energy (responsible for over $280 billion in energy loan applications) about the DOE's and the Biden/Harris administration's view on the feasibility of Nuclear Energy in America. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/tae6JrTlOmQ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:43 Is America Adopting Nuclear Connect with Jigar Shah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jigarshahdc/ Check out DOE Loan Programs Office: Website: https://www.energy.gov/lpo/loan-programs-office"
YouTube Link 2024-09-24T13:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Before Your Next Donation Watch This. (3 Climate Orgs That Actually Work) This Giving Tuesday were spotlighting three extraordinary organizations using clean energy to build a more resilient equitable world. From powering rural communities in Ghana to bringing solar to disaster zones and reshaping climate policy in U.S. cities these guests are leading powerful people-first movements in clean tech: 💡 Twende Solar Community hubs and resilience through electricity ⚡ Footprint Project Portable solar generators for emergency response 🌍 Run on Climate Local policy wins for global climate progress"
YouTube Link 2025-12-02T16:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Tomato Paste Uses HOW MUCH ENERGY #shorts #interestingfacts Did you know tomato paste uses this much energy for its production #shorts #interestingfacts #interesting #manufacturing"
YouTube Link 2025-02-16T18:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Jackery is Taking on the Home Battery Backup Market What if your backup power system could move with you When extreme weather hit host Josh Becks home knocking out power for over a week he realized just how unprepared most of us are for grid outages. Enter Rachel Stotts from Jackery a leader in portable energy storage solutions. From outdoor adventures to home emergencies Jackery is redefining what it means to have reliable power without the need for complex installation or a permanent setup. In this episode recorded live at RE+ Rachel shares how Jackerys newest high-capacity systems offer a"
YouTube Link 2025-12-09T14:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The AI Gold Rush The AI giants arent just moving fasttheyre acting like the future of their companies depends on winning right now. With massive markets unbeatable unit economics and first-mover advantage on the line they see AI as an existential moment in tech history. ⚡ Furious urgency: companies see AI as the biggest market everand a now-or-never opportunity. 🚀 Execution above all: speed scale and capacity trump every other consideration inside boardrooms today. Time-constrained growth: leaders believe only a few players will capture most of the value driving relentless acceleration. 🏗"
YouTube Link 2025-12-08T16:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Trump's Policy To Help Bring Manufacturing Back To America Especially Solar #trump #biden Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/ZQzrKOTTrKc One of the things that the industry didn't want to acknowledge frankly is that it wasn't really a democratic push right Like this happened in the Trump administration. You know famously he was like "we're bringing them back home." Right. Right. And I think the rest of the industry was kind of like "nah we can't get on board with that." Cause that's kind of that's his idea. But it turns out it's actually really healthy for the industry"
YouTube Link 2024-06-27T11:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Solar Policy Update: 25D Tax Credit Expiration AI Demand & Grid Constraints In this Tactical Tuesday episode of SunCast recorded live from the PowerUp Stage at RE+ we dive into the "Innovation and Chaos" currently reshaping the US energy market. Hosts Josh Beck and Amy Norstedt are joined by an all-star lineup of industry experts to break down the immediate challenges facing the solar and storage sectors. From the confusion surrounding the expiration of the 25D residential tax credit to the explosion of data center energy demand this episode covers the critical shifts you need to know to"
YouTube Link 2025-12-16T11:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Solar Permitting Just Got 10x Faster What if getting a solar permit took minutes instead of weeks Matthew McAllister CEO of SolarAPP is on a mission to eliminate one of the biggest hidden bottlenecks in the solar industry: permitting delays. Backed by NREL and over [---] jurisdictions across the country SolarAPP is slashing approval times and standardizing solar permitting for faster more efficient installs. In this interview Matthew shares how his background in government tech and digital services helped shape SolarAPP's strategy why standardization is key to solar's future and what installers"
YouTube Link 2025-11-27T16:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Jackerys Big Battery Leap Into Home Storage Jackery isnt just for campers anymorethe company that powered weekend adventures is now stepping into the home energy space with serious backup capability. As storms outages and natural disasters surge reliable at-home power is no longer optionalits essential. 🔋 Next-gen capacity: advancing battery tech enables more power in smaller smarter packages. 🏡 Home resilience focus: Jackery now specializes in backup solutions built for unpredictable grid outages. 🌩 Responding to climate extremes: rising storms and disasters drive demand for dependable"
YouTube Link 2025-12-14T01:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"How would a Donald Trump election victory impact the Inflation Reduction Act "What the IRA is going to look like is Obamacare which is the Republicans scream and yell and hate on it. But at the end of the day when they're asked to vote against it they're like "I'm not doing that. It's too popular for my constituents." It's interesting that capital markets both in the U.S. And Europe are positioned for a Trump victory. That is most likely one of the reasons why the equity prices in both Europe and the United States are so depressed in our industry. Even if Trump wins the likelihood the IRA's"
YouTube Link 2024-08-22T12:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Data Centers Can Actually Help the Grid Are data centers a burden on the grid or the solution 🔋🏢 This clip challenges the industry to make a "logical leap." The Old View: Data centers are just massive energy consumers. The New View: They are "Strategic Energy Assets." By offering grid interactivity and plantable flexibility data centers can help utilities unlock stranded capacity and improve speed to power. #DataCenters #GridModernization #EnergyTransition #FlexibleLoad #SmartGrid #UtilityScale #SunCast #Shorts #Infrastructure Data Centers Grid Interactivity Flexible Load Energy Efficiency"
YouTube Link 2026-01-20T18:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Tesla to Partner at a Billion Dollar Energy Fund The Ten Year Journey for SunCast and Adam James his episode marks ten years of SunCast and the return of its very first guest. In [----] a young GTM Research analyst named Adam James joined host Nico Johnson for the debut episode exploring the rise of solar in Latin America. A decade later Adam is a Partner at Energy Impact Partners and Chair of the Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI). Together he and Nico reflect on how far both theyand the clean energy industryhave come. This isnt just a reunion; its a conversation about how work"
YouTube Link 2025-11-09T18:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why Martial Arts Built a Better Founder Mindset Maksim Markevich explains why martial arts shaped him more than the gym ever could because once you're in the ring your mood doesnt matter. You show up push through and do the work. A mindset every founder in solar (and beyond) can use"
YouTube Link 2025-11-20T04:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Energy Storage: Why Bigger Isn't Always Better Andy Tang Vice President of Wrtsil Energy Storage & Optimisation (ES&O) shares his expert insights on the rapidly evolving battery storage industry. Learn about the hidden costs and key considerations from the impact of rising energy density on Total Cost of Ownership (TCOE) to the growing challenge of system noise. Plus hear Andy's advice for procurement managers on avoiding fads and prioritizing reliability in vendor selection. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:25 The Cost of Battery Ownership 00:06:28 The Logistics of Battery Storage 00:08:48 How"
YouTube Link 2024-10-04T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Your Brand Doesn't Get It Unless you are Duolingo or Liquid Death people likely won't obsess over your brand account. Aaron Nichols points out the hard truth: no one picks up their phone wondering what Bank of America is up to today. If you want engagement you need to invest in thought leadership and tie a human face to the company. Just like we associate the Bulls with Michael Jordan or Microsoft with Bill Gates Nichols emphasizes that it is okayand necessaryto have a leader be the face of the brand. personal branding thought leadership founder led marketing brand strategy corporate"
YouTube Link 2025-12-30T16:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What To Watch In The BESS Market (Battery Energy Storage Systems) Dave Hebert Director of Sales Management and Neha Sinha Product Manager for Energy Storage Systems at Wrtsil Energy Storage & Optimization discuss how Wrtsil is leading the way in energy storage innovation. Learn how their products are addressing critical challenges like space constraints auxiliary power management and noise reduction while meeting the growing demand for efficient battery systems. Discover how Wrtsil's diverse portfolio is driving performance improvements adapting to evolving market demands and navigating"
YouTube Link 2024-10-01T09:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The One Big Beautiful Bill Had CONSEQUENCES Why did buyers step out of the renewable tax credit market 🛑💰 Alfred Johnson (Crux) explains that the biggest impact of OB3 wasn't on the credits themselves but on how every corporation in America calculates tax liability. The Consequence: A liquidity crunch where '25 credits are still seeking buyers and '26 trading has stalled. #TaxEquity #RenewableEnergy #InflationReductionAct #CorporateTax #SolarFinance #CleanEnergy #MarketAnalysis #OB3 #SunCast #Shorts Tax Equity Renewable Energy Credits Corporate Tax Liability OB3 Impact Solar Finance Clean"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Harsh Truth of Renewable Energy Finance Robert Sternthal of Piper Sandler Nico Johnson sits down with investment banking expert Rob Sternthal to unpack the financial challenges and evolving renewables market. Sternthal with his expertise in renewable energy financing provides critical insights for clean energy leaders looking to navigate the increasingly complex world of green project development and investment. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:13 Interview Start/Quote 00:06:56 The Economics of Renewable Energy in [----] 00:53:42 Book Recommendations Learning Languages Connect With"
YouTube Link 2024-01-25T12:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"AI China & Climate: Why We Need More Capital Whether it's for AI climate or competing with Chinathe answer is the same. 🌎🔌 Alfred Johnson (Crux) argues we are in a moment of "categorical imperative." The Goal: Drive more capital into energy and industry. The How: Standardization and efficiency. #EnergyTransition #CapitalMarkets #Reindustrialization #CleanTech #AI #ChinaCompetition #Infrastructure #Investment #Leadership #SunCast Energy Investment Capital Markets Reindustrialization AI Energy Demand China Competition Clean Tech Strategy Alfred Johnson SunCast Energy Policy Infrastructure"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T19:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why Americans Pay $30K More for Solar (and How to Fix It) Why does rooftop solar cost five times more in the U.S. than in Australia Nick Josefowitz founder of Permit Power explains how broken permitting and interconnection rules are holding back the clean energy transition and what states like California and Texas are doing to fix it. Expect to learn: ⚡ Why U.S. rooftop solar can cost $35000 vs. $6000 in other countries ⚡ How red tape & paperworknot hardwareare driving up costs ⚡ What state-level reforms are creating faster cheaper installations ⚡ The nonprofit model Permit Power is using to"
YouTube Link 2025-09-24T23:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"How the Grid Adapts to Clean Energy Alexina Jackson of AES Corporation How do we solve yesterdays interconnection problems with todays technology Alexina Jackson from The AES Corporation discusses their solutions to grid interconnection obstacles. By harnessing AI and machine learning AES is powering strategic innovation to streamline the integration of renewable resources into the power grid. Expect to learn: ⚡How AESs new technology can push more power through existing wiring when the conditions are right. ⚡Why more battery storage will add flexibility to the grid. ⚡AESs method for turning"
YouTube Link 2024-04-09T08:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The PVFARM Foundation Story: Revolutionizing Utility-Scale Solar Design Most solar software looks great on paper but falls apart in the field. Meet PVFarmthe solar design platform built by people whove lived the pain of misalignment between engineering and construction. In this episode we sit down with PVFarm co-founders Maksim Markevich and Ben Callam to explore the origin story of a tool designed not just to design but to build. From coding plugins in Belarus to welding shelters in war zones their journeys couldnt be more differentbut their mission is clear: help solar teams design faster"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T11:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Internships are a secret tool Your first internship isnt just a line on a resumeits a cheat code that bypasses years of experience required and gets you in the room. Even if youre technically unqualified that early shot can unlock dream roles in policy climate tech and clean energy that would be unreachable later. Matthew McAllister discusses how internships can unlock ambitious climate and clean energy careers and much more on the latest episode of SunCast with Nico Johnson. internship tips internship tips for college students 1:1 meeting tips for interns law internship job search career"
YouTube Link 2025-11-27T23:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why Tariffs Could Actually Cut Waste and Costs 📦 While many clean energy companies brace for tariff turbulence PVpallet is charting a different course. With a mostly domestic supply chain and a focus on reusable packaging they're turning global uncertainty into local opportunity. 📦 Domestic sourcing insulates from tariff shocks 🔁 Push for U.S. manufacturing could accelerate closed-loop logistics 🌱 Reusable packaging cuts waste and promises long-term savings 🧩 Future still uncertainbut momentum is building for circularity"
YouTube Link 2025-07-20T06:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"An Electricity Supercycle Weve entered an electricity supercycleand the winners will be those who can meet staggering load growth without sacrificing affordability. The only way to pull it off at scale: rapid deployment of solar wind and battery storage. ⚡ Load growth = economic opportunity but only if grids keep up. ☀/🌬 Renewables are now the lowest-cost path to new capacity in many markets. 🔋 Storage is the bridgefirming variable supply to meet 24/7 demand. 🏗 Urgency matters: execution speed interconnection and financing are the bottlenecks. Jigar Shah discusses the electricity"
YouTube Link 2025-09-02T02:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This Puts the ENTIRE U.S. Solar Industry at Risk With Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) rules reshaping clean energy compliance its no longer just about what you buildits about how where and with whom. On this Tactical Tuesday we decode what FEOC means in real-world terms for developers EPCs and project financiers. Nico Johnson is joined by a powerhouse panel to unpack the technical legal and design implications of this evolving policy landscape. Christian Roselund (Clean Energy Associates) breaks down the three FEOC tests: ownership material cost ratios and effective control Raj Pawar (EVS)"
YouTube Link 2025-11-16T08:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"When the Sun Doesn't Shine: How Energy Storage Saves the Grid The future of energy isnt about one big power stationits about smarter flexible systems that keep the lights on even when the sun isnt shining or the wind isnt blowing. Doug Scott explains how energy storage and virtual power plants are transforming how we power homes and businesses. 🔋 Energy storage as the backbone of reliable clean energy 🌍 Virtual power plants combining renewables storage and efficiency 🏠 Moving beyond centralized power stations to smarter grids ⚡ Creating a resilient flexible and sustainable energy system"
YouTube Link 2025-08-19T09:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The [--] Rules of Storytelling Great leaders arent remembered for their data. Theyre remembered for the stories that made people care. Storytelling has become a corporate buzzword but most leaders still confuse it with branding content or polished messaging. In this episode Aaron Nichols breaks down what storytelling actually means and why misunderstanding it leads to disengaged audiences weak thought leadership and lost trust. Aaron Nichols is the host of This Week In Solar (https://open.spotify.com/show/6KBALbb3w1Dc864mbdM7P1) and Storytelling and Policy Specialist at Exact Solar Timestamps:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-30T15:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The Future of Solar Nextpower Is Rebuilding the Solar Power Plant In this exclusive SunCast interview Nico Johnson sits down with the team behind Nextpower: Jake Morin Ryan Schofield and Jyoti Jain. They explain how Nextracker has evolved into a full-stack power platform that integrates structural electrical and software layers into one cohesive system. From smarter tracker design to automated installation tools and real-time data integration this isnt your average EPC solution. Its the future of solar project delivery. In this episode youll learn: 🔹 How Nextpower eliminates design conflicts"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T02:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Stop Losing Arguments With Your Numbers #persuasion #psychology Big numbers often paralyze us rather than inspiring action. Aaron Nichols explains that while hearing about [------] lost jobs sounds bad the human mind struggles to grasp the true impact. To truly persuade you have to tell a story like "Jim's"a man who turned his life around found dignity and supports a family. Nichols argues that when you explain exactly what one person stands to lose rather than pointing to a big graph people finally understand the stakes. marketing psychology persuasion techniques storytelling in business"
YouTube Link 2025-12-30T14:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Residential Solar Industry MUST DIVERSIFY or It Could Die The line between roofing and solar is disappearing fast. Are you ready for it Live from the PowerUp Stage at RE+ [----] Nico sits down with James Mason VP of Renewable Energy at ABC Supply the nation's largest building products distributor. They unpack the real strategies that are helping contractors go from survival mode to scalable successeven in a volatile market. From navigating policy shifts to leveraging ABCs 40-year infrastructure this is the kind of conversation that helps you reset your strategy and avoid common pitfalls. If"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T13:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Is Nextracker's Tech the Future of Solar Trackers Hail Protection & Integrated Systems What does it take to scale one of the most important companies in utility-scale solar In this episode Nico Johnson sits down with Jonathan Eastwood SVP of Global Sales at Nextracker to explore how customer-driven innovation technical sales culture and bold M&A moves are shaping the future of solar. Expect to learn: ⚡ Why the industry is shifting back toward integrated solar systems ⚡ How Nextrackers Hail Pro solution is changing the game for insurance and reliability ⚡ The role of sales culture feedback"
YouTube Link 2025-07-17T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why This AI Robotics Company Was Just Acquired: OnSight Technology & Nextracker Nextracker (NXT) has officially acquired OnSight Technologya cutting-edge robotics company using AI and computer vision to transform solar site operations. Their autonomous robots and camera systems dont just detect issuesthey predict them offering game-changing insights for maintenance security and performance. From the AI-powered Bulldog inspection robot to the Owl fire-detection camera OnSights tools are already making waves across the solar industry. We sat down with OnSight Founder & CEO Derek Chase before"
YouTube Link 2025-07-30T13:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Are wooden pallets in need of some re-engineering so theyre more green #engineering #waste #green I talk about the waste problem in the solar industry and how the status quo in our industry is wooden pallets that are generally used once and then thrown into landfills. If you go to a Costco or a grocery store sometimes you see pallets getting reused. That doesn't happen in our industry. So we're literally Throwing millions of pallets into landfills every single year. That problem is only growing within the industry"
YouTube Link 2024-08-08T15:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"When to Hire a Marketing Agency #shorts #podcast #marketing Jumping the gun on hiring a marketing or PR agency could cost you more than just budgetit could derail your messaging. Amanda Foley breaks down the crucial timing for bringing in outside help and why alignment matters. 🔑 Understand the agency-client gap 👩💻 Dont outsource before you have in-house marketing leadership 🛠 Engineers build techmarketers build narratives ⚖ The right hire at the right time can make or break your growth strategy #shorts #podcast #marketing"
YouTube Link 2025-07-02T11:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NVIDIA's Next Multi-Billion Dollar Market Marc Spieler NVIDIAs Senior Director of Energy Is the energy industry moving fast enough to avoid obsolescence In this episode Marc Spieler Senior Director of Energy at NVIDIA joins us to break down how accelerated computing is rewriting the rules of the power grid. From his roots in oil & gas to leading global energy strategy at NVIDIA Marc explains why the future of energy isn't just about building bigger transmission linesit's about "redirecting electrons" more intelligently. We dive deep into the risk of "stranded assets" for utilities that fail"
YouTube Link 2026-01-08T18:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The White House Doesn't Want to Hear "Solar" 🤫 Ben Norris drops some hard truths about political advocacy. The current administration might not prioritize people with "solar" in their job title but they do want to hear from domestic manufacturers and the banks backing these projects. To win in Washington you need to engage your financial backers and vendors to talk to Congress for you. #SolarIndustry #Politics #SEIA #Manufacturing Solar Industry Policy Ben Norris SEIA Domestic Manufacturing Solar Lobbying US Congress Energy Policy Clean Energy Finance Renewable Energy Advocacy Solar Supply"
YouTube Link 2025-12-15T22:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"America Depends on China for Critical Warfighter Metals A nuclear submarine needs more than [----] pounds of rare earth elements. An F-35 uses about [----]. Microchips missiles drones and advanced optics all depend on the same critical inputs. The United States even paused F-35 production after discovering key components were sourced from China. Watch the full interview with Mark LaVerghetta Co-Founder / Director at ReElement Technologies Executive Vice President at American Resources Corporation here: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=vheSiSg46y8"
YouTube Link 2025-11-20T00:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2026 Solar Supply Is Already Tight Heres Why Christian Roselund explains the race to secure [----] non-FEOC and U.S. cells and why its risky. Only a handful of factories exist many promised lines still arent online and developers are getting burned betting early"
YouTube Link 2025-11-16T06:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NVIDIA Exec: "Incredibly Impressed" with China's Grid Marc Spieler (NVIDIA) gives an honest assessment of China's energy strategy: it's massive efficient and pragmatic. What He Sees: The Scale: Renewable buildout happening faster than anywhere else on earth. The Efficiency: An incredibly efficient modern grid backbone. The Pragmatism: Burning coal for immediate needs while aggressively building wind/solar for long-term Energy Independence. (Marc Spieler is the Senior Managing Director - Global Energy Industry for Nvidia) #China #Renewables #EnergyIndependence #NVIDIA #SolarPower"
YouTube Link 2026-01-08T20:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The $65 Barrel Dilemma: Drill Baby Drill Won't Happen for Oil and Gas The oil & gas industry isnt expandingand heres why that matters more than ever. With AIs skyrocketing energy demands traditional fuels simply cant keep up. The economics no longer make sense and the timelines are painfully slow. 🔋 $65 a barrel means oil companies are breaking evenno room for growth 🛑 No incentive to drill further as margins vanish 📉 Natural gas buildouts would take until [----] to deploy 50GW ⚡ Solars lost opportunity: fast local and now sidelined"
YouTube Link 2025-07-24T22:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Forget the Solar Industry. It's Now the Battery Industry The solar industry isnt just adding batteries anymoreits being redefined by them. Weve officially entered the solar + storage era where batteries drive the value the growth and the innovation. 🔋 Batteries have evolved from sidekick to main character ⚡ Storage is now the anchor of modern solar solutions 🌞 The tail wagging the dog moment for solar developers 🏗 A new energy economy built on integration not separation Nick Sherman explains why batteries are now the beating heart of clean energyand much moreon the latest episode of"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T06:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"SunCast Holiday Special: [----] Year in Review & [----] Clean Energy Predictions Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the SunCas team In this special episode Nico Johnson is joined by Jeremy Pingul and Josh Beck. The team reflects on a year of tremendous growth including surpassing [--] million views on YouTube and celebrating the podcast's 10th anniversary. Together they review their favorite moments from the catalog such as the technical deep-dive into "Foreign Entities of Concern" (FEOC) the inspiring conversation with rock climber Alex Honnold regarding the Honnold Foundation and the rise of"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T13:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This Chip Will Save Billions of Dollars in Energy from Data Centers to EV's Todays power conversion methods waste energy and limit scalability holding back progress in technologies like electric vehicles solar panels and data centers. Udi Daon CEO of Daanaa Resolution Inc. is tackling these inefficiencies. By using the electromagnetic spectrum this groundbreaking chip technology converts ultra-low voltage into high voltage in a single step with high efficiency. This innovation improves EV performance and reduces energy loss in data centers. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:25 The Problem Udi Is"
YouTube Link 2025-01-30T13:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Solar Customer Acquisition Costs Are Sky-High Top solar companies are dropping $3000$4000 just to land one customerand waiting months to close the deal. But a few innovators are rewriting the playbook proving you can lower CAC without sacrificing quality. 💸 The shocking reality of solars customer acquisition costs 🚀 Trade-offs between CAC efficiency and growth speed 📊 How smaller firms are acquiring solar customers for $600 🤝 Why your origination model defines your scalability Nick Sherman breaks down the true economics of solar customer acquisitionand much moreon the latest episode of"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T18:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"NVIDIA AI Consumes HOW MUCH Electricity The increasing power demands of NVIDIA gpu chips are forcing a rethink of data center infrastructure. With artificial intelligence driving massive new demand the need for efficient electricity and energy management in every ai data center is paramount. This conversation explores the challenges and innovations required to keep pace with rapid growth and much more on the latest episode of SunCast with Nico Johnson. ⚡ #shorts #nvidia #datacenter artificial intelligence ai data center electricity gpu nvda analysis nvidia openai machine learning ai chatgpt"
YouTube Link 2025-12-09T15:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Ditching Kerosene for Good: How Solar Lights Change Lives A fifth of the world still relies on kerosene lampsan unacceptable status quo ripe for disruption. This clip spotlights how simple affordable solar products can catalyze outsized social health and economic gainsat scale not at the margins. 💡 Problem solution: replacing toxic kerosene with clean reliable light 🌍 Scale of need: well over a billion people living without safe lighting 🚀 Bias for action: start small learn fast then scale impact ❤ Human outcomes: dignity safety and opportunitytears of relief included Nedjip Tozun"
YouTube Link 2025-09-19T09:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Managing the Data Center Boom: How Public Power & Co-ops Handle Massive Load Growth In this special episode from the Power Up Live Stage SEPA President & CEO Sheri Givens steps in as host to discuss the front lines of the energy transition. She is joined by Paul Lau (CEO SMUD) and Peter Muhuro (Chief Strategy Officer Rappahannock Electric Cooperative) to explore how public power and electric cooperatives are managing the "biggest transition in our energy system". From Northern Virginias massive data center alley to Sacramentos push for electrification utilities are facing unprecedented load"
YouTube Link 2026-01-06T15:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Manual Solar Construction Is Dead The next [---] gigawatts of clean energy won't be built the same way as the last. In this special "Industry Pulse" episode from RE+ [----] we break down the full lifecycle of a modern solar projectfrom AI-driven design to robotic construction and automated maintenance. Hosts Josh Beck and Amy Norsted sit down with four industry veterans who are rewriting the rules of how we build and manage power plants. In this episode: Design: Tyler Nelson CEO of Revamp Engineering reveals how "Resolve by Revamp" uses automation to slash design times and engineering costs."
YouTube Link 2025-12-20T14:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"How Silicon Carbide is Revolutionizing Renewable Energy w/ Infineon What if a single chip could revolutionize clean energy In this episode we sit down with Infineon Technologies Daniel Dalpiaz and Navid Riaz to uncover the semiconductor innovations powering the future of energy. From solar and storage to data centers and EV infrastructure Infineon is quietly leading the way with next-gen silicon carbide and gallium nitride solutions. Learn how a device smaller than a deck of cards is replacing traditional brick-sized components while delivering up to 20x more power cycling capability. 💡"
YouTube Link 2026-01-13T12:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Is Texas Giving Up Oil to Become a Green Energy Hub Is Houston just about oil and gas Not anymore. We sat down with Jane Stricker from the Greater Houston Partnership at RE+ [----] to discuss how the "Energy Capital of the World" is aggressively pivoting to dominate the clean energy future. From a staggering $95 billion invested in low-carbon tech to the rapid construction of battery and manufacturing facilities Houston is proving that the energy transition isn't about replacing the old with the newit's about "Molecules plus Electrons." In this episode: - The New Ecosystem: How Houston has"
YouTube Link 2025-12-22T16:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Alex Honnold "No Free Soloist Has Died Doing Anything Cutting Edge" #shorts #alexhonnold #climbing Alex Honnold discusses how most free solo climbers don't die climbing but in freak accidents outside of climbing. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/6bfzL4Ubnzc #alexhonnold #climbing #freesoloclimbing #bouldering #climbinglovers alex honnold arctic ascent with alex honnold alex honnold greenland climb Free solo free solo climb free solo climbing climbing bouldering alex honnold interview alex honnold podcast jimmy chin rock climb alex honnold free solo el capitan free solo alex honnold"
YouTube Link 2025-01-09T11:48Z [----] followers, 3.8M engagements
"Andy Klump: CEA & Intertek Solar Acquisitions China Sabbaticals the Future of Power Andy Klump built one of the most trusted companies in the solar industry and thenhe sold it. In this episode of SunCast Nico sits down with Andy Klump founder of Clean Energy Associates (CEA) for a candid conversation about life after the acquisition. Andy opens up about the 2.5-year earn-out process with Intertek the difficulty of learning "how to stop building" and the massive culture turnaround that saved his company in [----]. We also dive deep into the personal side of success: why sleep is the ultimate"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T17:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Rare Earths Without New Mines (OR CHINA) (ReElement Technologies & AREC) Nico Johnson dives deep with Mark LaVerghetta co-founder of ReElement Technologies to uncover how theyre flipping the script on critical minerals. ReElement (American Resources AREC) isnt building mines theyre extracting critical minerals from coal waste and theyre doing it with less environmental harm at a cost that competes with China. ✅ Think national security meets cleantech innovation. ✅ Think cleaner magnets batteries and semiconductors from Americas backyard. ✅ Think waste stream turned supply chain revolution."
YouTube Link 2025-11-25T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Reimagining Data Centers as Power Plants w/SEPA Verrus Duke University Are data centers the grid's biggest problem or its newest strategic asset 🔌🏢 In this episode of Suncast recorded live on the PowerUp Live Stage at RE+ host Ann Collier (Senior Manager of Emerging Tech at SEPA) leads a fascinating discussion on "grid fitness" for data centers. With power demand skyrocketing from AI and digital infrastructure the industry is scrambling to find capacity. Ann is joined by two heavyweights approaching the problem from different angles: Tyler Norris (J.B. Duke Fellow Duke University) and"
YouTube Link 2026-01-20T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Solar Energy Maintenance: What Happens When My Installer Goes Out of Business Nick Sherman is flipping the script on residential solarand building what might be the first national solar service brand. As CEO of Energy Aid Nick is scooping up the abandoned customer bases of bankrupt solar companies and offering proactive monitoring and repairs for just $9/month. With over [------] orphaned systems now under management he's proving that servicenot installsis the next big opportunity in clean energy. In this episode youll learn: 🔹 How Energy Aid is scaling by acquiring defunct installer IP 🔹 The"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T12:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What Happens to [---] Billion Solar Panels (The Recycling Solution) Suvi Sharma of SOLARCYCLE We are installing [---] billion solar panels a year but the industry is facing a massive looming question: what happens when they reach end-of-life In this episode Suvi Sharma the founder of Solaria and now SolarCycle joins Nico Johnson to explain why the "waste" problem is actually a massive manufacturing opportunity. Suvi breaks down how SolarCycle is moving beyond basic shredding to create a circular supply chain including building a factory to turn old panel glass into new solar glass. We discuss why"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Asking [--] Renewable Energy Leaders to Predict the Future We feature bold predictions from clean energy leaders Laura Pagliarulo Ardes Johnson Christie Obiaya Robert Piconi Aaron Halimi Katherine Hamilton Steven Zhu Andy McCarthy Billy Lee and Damian Beauchamp. Listen to this Best of [----] Compilation as they share key strategies needed to meet our decarbonization and climate goals. Hear thoughts on: - How battery storage forms the key to unlocking an ambitious 80% renewable penetration by [----]. - The crucial role of global collaboration in accelerating our clean energy transition. - Why"
YouTube Link 2024-01-11T12:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why FLUENCE Continues to OUTPERFORM the Market with President of Americas - John Zahurancik This was recorded at RE+ Las Vegas [----] How can we enhance the effective integration of renewable energy into the grid One of the solutions is incorporating battery storage along with clean energy projects. Watch this informative conversation with Nico Johnson as he speaks with John Zahurancik of Fluence a company that is one of the first movers to bring about domestic manufacturing of energy storage technologies. Nico delves into the world of energy storage with John Zahurancik unpacking how"
YouTube Link 2023-10-12T15:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"$389M Into Clean Energy During Trump: Brookfield's Bold Move with Encore Renewable Encore Renewable Energy just closed a $389 million deal with Brookfieldmarking a major milestone not just for the company but for the entire community solar sector. In this exclusive RE+ Northeast interview Encore Renewable Energy co-founder and co-CEO Chad Farrell sits down with Nico Johnson to unpack the innovative 4-part financing structure why velocity matters more than ever and how their community scale model is reshaping solar development in the Northeast and beyond. Whether you're a clean energy"
YouTube Link 2025-04-01T13:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Nextrackers Secret Marketing Strategy is Hard to Copy Kristan Kirsh How did Nextracker become the leading solar tracker manufacturer in the world in [--] years and what was the secret sauce of one of the most successful IPOs of [----] We finally have Nextrackers Senior Vice President of Marketing Kristan Kirsh on the show sharing her journey of helping elevate Nextracker from [---] Megawatts to [--] Gigawatts in shipped solar trackers. With Kirsh running marketing since [----] Nextracker has not only navigated its landmark public offering but has also cemented its status as an industry icon. This"
YouTube Link 2024-03-10T20:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Batteries First Solar Second Why Home Storage Pays Home batteries arent just insurance anymorethey can be revenue-generating grid assets. Letting your utility dispatch your battery turns backup power into a payback plan even if its not a venture-style ROI. And when grid charging is pricey a few rooftop panels can flip the economics by refueling your battery with sunshine. 🔋 Battery-as-an-asset: Sign dispatch rights and your backup becomes a revenue stream for peak events. 💸 Realistic returns: Expect cost recovery not a 20% IRRbackup value + some earnings. ☀ Storage solar not vice versa: Add"
YouTube Link 2025-08-27T08:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Intersolar & Energy Storage 2026: The Ultimate Guide Heading to San Diego for the first big clean energy show of [----] Nico Johnson sits down with the architects of Intersolar & Energy Storage North America to give you an exclusive "Know Before You Go" guide. In this episode we break down the major shifts in the [----] market from the surge in domestic manufacturing to the evolution of 100-hour long-duration batteries. Youll learn how to navigate the show floor what to expect at the Solar Games and which keynote sessions are non-negotiable this year. Meet Our Guests: Becky Kier Event Director:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T16:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"American Made Batteries: This Company is Making 100% US Made Batteries Nico Johnson sits down with John Zahurancik President of the Americas at Fluence for a conversation recorded live at RE+ [----]. We explore the evolution of domestic content in the energy storage systems industry highlighting the journey from early US made lithium batteries to current innovations. The discussion focuses on the critical importance of a diversified supply chain and the growing trend of made in America manufacturing. We also touch upon broader economic trends and industrial policy shifts that are driving"
YouTube Link 2025-11-19T18:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Required Reading For Battery Technology The BESS Book: Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems For those looking to expand their knowledge of utility-scale batteries The BESS Book: A Cell to Grid Guide to Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems is a must-read. Swetha Sundaram and Drew Lebowitz two of the authors of The BESS Book sat down with me to discuss the evolving sector of utility-scale batteries. Whether you're navigating the technical challenges of integrating BESS with solar and wind projects or trying to understand the financial complexities of large-scale energy storage"
YouTube Link 2024-08-20T14:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"AI & Solar the Perfect Partnership Christie Obiaya Watch the full interview with Christie Obiaya of Heliogen here: https://youtu.be/omlVM-iEB8w Christie delves into Heliogens groundbreaking technology that holds immense promise in decarbonizing the behemoth industrial sector. Fluctuating between the energy conundrums we grapple with to the profound solutions Heliogen has under its sleeve this conversation is a whirlwind of insights. Christie iterates how their AI-driven solar thermal tech coupled with innovative hardware is set to significantly upscale renewable energy storage."
YouTube Link 2023-10-26T10:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Old Grid vs. Solar: Which is Better Tech #energytransition #solarpanels Why turn a turbine spin a magnet and push electrons thousands of miles. when you could just make energy right where you need it ☀🏡 Suvi Sharma (CEO SOLARCYCLE) breaks down the "elegance" of solar technology. The Old Way: Burn ➡ Steam ➡ Turbine ➡ Transmission ➡ Distribution ➡ Light. The New Way: Sun ➡ Panel ➡ Light. Sometimes the right thing for the world is also just the better engineering solution. #SolarPower #FirstPrinciples #Engineering #CleanTech #SuviSharma #SOLARCYCLE #EnergyTransition #DistributedGeneration"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T17:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Tariffs vs. Solar Regulations & Saving Billions via Distributed Energy Andrew Birch & Kerim Baran Are U.S. tariffs helping or hurting solar Why are Australians paying $1/Watt while Americans pay $3.70 In this SunCast Live Nico Johnson is joined by solar insiders Andrew Birchy Birch (OpenSolar eBIRCHy.com) and Kerim Baran (SolarAcademy) to reveal whats really slowing down solar in the U.S.and what itll take to fix it. Youll hear straight talk on why permitting delays trade tariffs and utility friction are the real roadblocksnot technology. 🔥 Americans arent buying solar panelstheyre buying"
YouTube Link 2025-05-08T11:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Alex Honnold on being single and van life #alexhonnold #vanlife #climbing #rockclimbing Alex Honnold was once an unknown rock climber living out of his van this is what his life was like before the success of Free Solo. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/FldZAF7a55gsi=nfLXr7uyiwJ7Esa_ #alexhonnold #climbing #freesoloclimbing #bouldering #climbinglovers #vanlife"
YouTube Link 2025-01-14T15:35Z [----] followers, 797.8K engagements
"How is AI Making Concentrating Solar Work Christie Obiaya of Heliogen Downtrodden by industrial emissions Hear out Christie Obiaya the CEO of Heliogen who is flipping the narrative. Christie delves into Heliogens groundbreaking technology that holds immense promise in decarbonizing the behemoth industrial sector. Fluctuating between the energy conundrums we grapple with to the profound solutions Heliogen has under its sleeve this conversation is a whirlwind of insights. Christie iterates how their AI-driven solar thermal tech coupled with innovative hardware is set to significantly upscale"
YouTube Link 2023-10-26T09:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The "Amazon Prime" of Solar: Dean Solon Reveals His Next Billion-Dollar Move Dean Solon built Shoals Technologies into one of the most iconic brands in clean energythen walked away after its billion-dollar IPO. Now Hes back with a vengeance. In this bold keynote from the Midwest Solar Expo Dean reveals the inside story of Create Energy his new venture thats rethinking how solar storage and EV infrastructure gets built in America. From reducing labor hours to man seconds to launching a solar microgrid for Nissan in under [--] months this episode is packed with jaw-dropping insightsand a few"
YouTube Link 2025-06-26T13:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why Money is the Biggest Barrier to Net Zero (And How to Fix It) Alfred Johnson of Crux Nico sits down with Alfred Johnson CEO and Co-founder of Crux to discuss how software and AI are revolutionizing the way clean energy projects are financed. Alfred shares his journey from working at the US Treasury and BlackRock to reading the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on a plane and realizing that transferable tax credits would create a massive new market requiring a new kind of infrastructure. We dive deep into how Crux is building the "town square" for developers and investors the role of AI in"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T18:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This One Material Can Bring Solar Manufacturing Back to America Eric Frazier of FTC Solar The IRA gave solar manufacturers a huge incentive to manufacture on U.S. soil. Companies like FTC Solar are taking full advantage. Today their Vice President of Sales Eric Frazier shares how theyre bringing higher-paying manufacturing jobs back to American communities. He also shares his career lessons in mitigating project underperformance navigating complex project sites and empowering rural economic development. Expect to learn: ⚡ How The Inflation Reduction Act is transforming the U.S. solar"
YouTube Link 2024-04-30T07:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"America Needs to Make More Batteries John Zahurancik of Fluence Energy The United States stands at a pivotal juncture in its clean energy transition with domestic energy storage manufacturing emerging as the cornerstone of its sustainable future. John Zahurancik President of Americas at Fluence joins Nico Johnson to discuss the future of domestic battery manufacturing in the United States at Intersolar NA. This episode also features an exclusive recording of Zahuranciks keynote address which further discusses the need for the U.S. to ramp up its production of energy storage solutions"
YouTube Link 2024-02-15T12:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"$750K to $10.4 Billion How T.J. Rodgers Bet Big on Solar Energy Silicon Valley legend T.J. Rodgers joins SunCast for one of the most direct and unfiltered conversations we have ever had. From an accidental coffee shop meeting with SunPower founder Dick Swanson to fighting his own board to acquire control of the company T.J. walks us through how solar efficiency breakthroughs were built why China ultimately dominated manufacturing and what most founders misunderstand about venture capital and incentives. In this episode you will learn: 🔹 Why T.J. paid [--] million dollars for SunPower after"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T16:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"211 - Founder story of Shoals Technologies w/Dean Solon (cameo by Ben Macias) [---] - Dean Solon & Ben Macias Founder History of Shoals Technologies Dean Solon founded Shoals Technologies more than two decades ago and it is one of the most well-known fast-growing and highly profitable businesses that I know of in our industry. But do you know the inception story We are also joined in the first half by his prodigy and VP of Sales Ben Macias. The relationship has been full of struggles but also full of wild success incredible growth and love Remember you can always find me on Twitter LinkedIn or"
YouTube Link 2020-01-02T12:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Can AI Solve Our Energy Demand INSTEAD of Hurting It The grid runs on a central clock. AI doesnt. Thats a problem. Martin Hermannclean energy CEO and former Intel execjoins Nico to break down why the pace of AI is clashing with the slow-moving energy infrastructure we depend on. BrightNight his AI-native power company is proving that you dont need to be stuck with legacy thinking to build next-gen infrastructure. From optimizing hybrid power plants to supporting overloaded grids AI is reshaping how we plan operate and grow our energy systems. 🧠 Martins been in AI since the 1980s. Now hes"
YouTube Link 2025-06-05T15:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Creating the Tech to Pull Carbon Out of the Air Damian Beauchamp In this conversation with Damian Beauchamp President and CDO at [--] Rivers the strategies and ideologies fueling [--] Rivers are addressed. They are a pioneering tech to address industrial carbon emissions. With an emphasis on internal technology development and a rich penchant for diversity. [--] Rivers is setting a new benchmark in renewable energy with their carbon capture and oxy-combustion technologies. Hear from Damian as he shares his background vision and thoughts on the energy transition. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:40 Damian"
YouTube Link 2023-11-08T14:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Batteries Have a Noise Problem Noise the unseen barrier to clean energy expansion. As renewable projects move closer to communities the conversation has shifted from performance to perception. Managing decibels might be the next frontier for BESS developers. Neha Sinha explains how noise compliance is shaping the next generation of battery energy storage systems on the latest episode of SunCast with Nico Johnson"
YouTube Link 2025-10-08T01:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Mosaics Journey to $15 Billion in Residential Solar Loans with Billy Parish How does a social activist unexpectedly become a pioneer in solar financing helping shape the industry while funding over $15 billion in residential solar loans Billy Parish Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Mosaic turned his passion for activism into a mission to make solar power accessible and affordable for millions of homeowners. Billy traveled from his residence in Berkeley CA to Washington DC to sit down with Nico Johnson and share his journey insights and Mosaics standout innovations. One of Mosaics major"
YouTube Link 2024-09-19T11:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Trevor Noah on America Comedy and Clean Energy At CLEANPOWER [----] Trevor Noah dives deep into the role of storytelling in shaping democracy the disconnect between facts and truth and what it really takes to build trustin energy politics and everyday life alongside Jason Grumet the Chief Executive Officer of American Clean Power. Expect to learn: 🔹 Why trust falls apart when people stop seeing each other 🔹 How to sell clean energy with incentives not guilt 🔹 What democracy traffic lights and burrito deliveries have in common 🔹 Why storytelling is our greatest national strengthand weakness"
YouTube Link 2025-06-03T00:00Z [----] followers, 14.2K engagements
"What Happens If We Run Out of Critical Elements and Rare Earths 🎯 The future of national defense hinges on an unlikely factor: rare earth metals. From fighter jets to nuclear subs U.S. military power is deeply entangled with a supply chain dominated by its biggest rival. 🔧 💣 A single nuclear submarine requires over [----] pounds of rare earth elements 🛩 ⚙ F35 fighter jets depend on 1000+ pounds of critical alloys and microchips 🚫 Manufacturing of the F35 was paused due to heavy reliance on Chinese components 🛡 🧲 Strategic autonomy is impossible without securing clean domestic supply"
YouTube Link 2025-08-06T23:57Z [----] followers, 12.3K engagements
"Trevor Noah on the DEI Trap #podcast #shorts #trevornoah Trevor Noah drops a sharp critique of how Diversity Equity and Inclusion efforts can go wrongespecially when they're rooted in appearances over impact. This isn't about abandoning DEI; it's about doing it right. 📉 Surface-Level Hiring Filling roles based on optics dilutes the true purpose of inclusion. 🏢 No Strategy No Sustainability Without clarity on a persons role and value long-term change collapses. 🌀 The Backlash Risk DEI done poorly creates cycles of resistance and tokenism. 🚀 Anchor in Value A focus on competitive advantage"
YouTube Link 2025-06-03T00:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Australia's Solar Adoption is Wild The era of pushy solar sales is fadingcustomer pull is taking over. Australia jumped from 7% to 33% rooftop penetration in a decade and that same tailwind is lining up for the U.S. as neighborhoods normalize solar and buyers arrive pre-sold. 🔆 Rapid adoption: peer effects mean five houses on the street have it lowering friction and boosting trust 📈 Market signal: moving from outbound persuasion to inbound demand in multiple regions 🧰 Execution edge: when the wind is at your back the right tools and process compound results Outlook: a durable positive"
YouTube Link 2025-09-30T23:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"80% Battery Storage Attachment The State of Solar in [----] Half the planet powered by sunshine in just [--] years Andrew McGuigan of OpenSolar thinks its possibleand his team is building the tools to make it happen. In this SunCast Podcast episode host Nico Johnson explores how OpenSolars free platform is enabling installers worldwide to design sell and manage solar projects faster and more efficiently than ever before. From tariffs to net metering reforms Andrew shares how the industry keeps innovating to overcome challenges. He explains the surge in storage adoption the benefits of integrated"
YouTube Link 2025-08-09T01:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🛰 Why Satellite-Connected Data Centers Are Booming Big data is going off-gridand for good reason. As satellite infrastructure scales and solar power becomes more accessible the geography of data centers is changing fast. 🌞 Solar-powered compute hubs: Rural areas with vast solar arrays are becoming the new hotspots for data center development. 🛰 Satellite connectivity unlocked: No more reliance on fiber optic networkssatellite dishes on compute facilities are enabling operations in remote locations. 🌐 Southern sky advantage: Data centers are being strategically placed where satellite"
YouTube Link 2025-07-01T07:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Inside NY Climate Week: What They Don't Tell You Think Climate Week is just another conference Think again. NYC Climate Week has exploded into a sprawling decentralized mega-event that now draws tens of thousands of climate founders investors policy makers job seekers and clean energy leaders. But with 300+ events satellite panels and private dinners scattered across Manhattanand no official mapit can be overwhelming to navigate. Thats why we brought in two people whove built the tools (and lived the chaos) to help you survive and thrive. In this special SunCast Live episode Nico Johnson sits"
YouTube Link 2025-09-24T01:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Winter Is Coming: Can Clean Energy Survive Rob Sternthal The solar gold rush is over. What comes next might breakor buildyou. Rob Sternthal Principal at XIP and veteran clean energy dealmaker returns to SunCast to drop real talk for developers navigating todays brutal market. If youre in solar storage or clean energy infrastructure this is your wake-up call. In this episode Rob shares why developers across the U.S. are hitting walls: stalled exits dried-up equity and skyrocketing capital costs. Whether youre mid-stage and strapped or scaling and struggling with interconnection deposits this"
YouTube Link 2025-05-27T11:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"23 Years in Solar with ZERO Outside Funding Bob & Maria Kingery of Southern Energy Management Bob and Maria Kingery the visionary co-founders of Southern Energy Management in their North Carolina headquarters. Hear how their unwavering commitment to sustainability and employee empowerment has shaped their success in the clean energy sector. This dynamic duo delves into the essence of building a company that not only leads in renewable energy solutions but does so with a culture deeply rooted in shared values and community. What you can expect to learn: ⚡ Prioritizing Values: The Kingerys"
YouTube Link 2024-02-29T12:00Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"The U.S. Grid Is Failingand No One Can Fix It #podcast #shorts The U.S. power grid isnt just outdatedits fundamentally broken. From permitting to politics the barriers are stacked high and no ones aligned to fix them. 🧵 We desperately need more transmission but permitting is nearly impossible. ⚖ Regulatory chaos pits states and agencies against each other. 💸 There's no real business case or incentive structure to solve the crisis. ⚔ ISOs FERC PUCs and state actors are in a tangled unproductive standoff. #podcast #shorts"
YouTube Link 2025-06-12T23:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Inside MITs Solutions Factory: Scaling Climate Tech [---] Whats really holding back the clean energy transition Hint: its not the tech. Ben Downingformer Massachusetts senator turned clean energy championjoins Nico Johnson live at the PowerUp Live stage during RE+ Northeast to explore the real barriers facing climate innovation. As Chief Growth Officer at The Engine MITs incubator for hard-to-commercialize technologies Ben shares how they're helping startups like Sublime Systems and Commonwealth Fusion scale impactnot just prototypes. Whether youre an investor policymaker or clean tech founder"
YouTube Link 2025-04-17T15:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Can You Build a Flying Toilet "Can you make a toilet fly" Most engineers would laugh. But what if saying yes was your first instinct 🚽 Reframe the Question: Its not about feasibilityits about possibility. 🛩 Train for Yes: This team trains engineers to lead with "yes" then work backward from ambition. 💸 Reality Check Comes Later: Budget schedule and complexity matterbut not in the idea stage. 🎯 From Absurd to Action: Sometimes the catapult solution is exactly what sparks innovation. Michael Worry of Nuvation explores the topic"
YouTube Link 2025-07-31T22:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"What [---] EPISODES of SunCast Has Taught Me 🎉 [---] Episodes of SunCast But what really happens behind the scenes In this special episode SunCast host Nico Johnson becomes the guestinterviewed by longtime collaborator and Earthlings [---] host Lisa Ann Pinkerton. From humble beginnings and major doubts to moments that changed his life (and others) Nico reveals the truth about building SunCast and the clean energy movement it supports. 🔹 The moments Nico considered quitting for good 🔹 How storytelling transformed SunCast into a clean energy force 🔹 Behind-the-scenes regrets lessons and laughs"
YouTube Link 2025-03-27T12:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Were Not Building the Future Yet #shorts #podcast #energy Ben Downingformer Massachusetts State Senator and clean energy leaderchallenges the climate movement to evolve. It's not enough to stop the bad. We need to build the future we believe in. This isn't just a quoteits a call to action. From policy to project deployment we need builders not just blockers. If you're passionate about climate solutions and tired of endless resistance with no results this one's for you"
YouTube Link 2025-04-17T05:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This Company Measures Emissions Wenbo Shi of Singularity Energy Nico Johnson speaks with Wenbo Shi in a conversation that cuts to the heart of carbon data management challenges in the clean energy sector: measurement. They explore the innovative approaches Singularity Energy is taking to revolutionize how we understand and manage our carbon footprint by providing real-time regional carbon emission grid data. What you'll learn: ⚡ The Real-Time Carbon Data Gap: Uncover why most organizations and individuals fail to grasp their actual carbon footprint in real-time. ⚡ Innovations by Singularity"
YouTube Link 2024-02-13T12:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Let It Burn The Reality of Battery Fires When batteries catch fire the industry response isnt what you might expect. The standard advice Let it burn. Here's why suppression systems arent the magic fixand what actually matters most. 🔋 Early approaches relied on fire suppressionbut not to extinguish flames 🚫 Many suppression systems failed to stop fires from spreading 🔥 Experts are now returning to the let it burn strategy 🧯 Todays goal: containment over extinction preventing wider damage"
YouTube Link 2025-07-10T00:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The DC Neighborhood of the Future ⚡🏘 #EnergyStorage #podcast #shorts What if your neighborhood ran entirely on DC power Think solar-fed buses shared community batteries and seamless energy efficiency. This isn't science fictionit's the emerging blueprint for smarter cleaner living. 🏡 DC-powered communities: Envision neighborhoods built for direct current efficiency 🚌 Solar-to-storage simplicity: Energy flows straight from panels to batteries 🔋 Community storage: Shared assets unlock scalable resilience ⚡ Efficiency edge: DC coupling slashes complexity in modern grids #EnergyStorage"
YouTube Link 2025-06-24T23:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Texas Is Leading a New Energy Revolution ⚡ #CleanEnergy #TexasPower #shorts #podcast Texas isnt just about oil anymoreits becoming the epicenter of the full energy spectrum. Oil and gas giants are tapping the grid not because its trendy but because its cheaper and smarter. 🔋 Traditional energy players are now electrifying operations to cut costs 🌞 The grid is becoming a critical tool even for fossil fuel extraction ⚙ Economic driversnot ideologyare reshaping Texass energy choices 🔁 Sectors are blending in new unexpected ways across the energy landscape #shorts #podcast #texas #electricity"
YouTube Link 2025-05-01T15:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Americas Energy Boom Hinges on Storage #podcast #shorts #battery #electricity Joan White explains how AI data centers and a surge in domestic manufacturing are fueling what many are calling a new American industrial renaissance. But heres the thingnone of it works without energy. And not just any energy: were talking about firm reliable around-the-clock power. Thats where energy storage steps in as the unsung hero of this high-demand era. #podcast #shorts #battery #electricity"
YouTube Link 2025-04-15T03:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Florida Solar Is Booming Now We Know Why Mike Vergona How do you build a successful solar company in one of the most competitive markets in the U.S. Subscribe to support innovative energy solutions and never miss an episode: https://mysuncast.com/sign-up Mike Vergona founder of Urban Solar shares his journey from working with his father to leading one of Florida's top solar companies. You'll get an inside look at the challenges and strategies that have shaped his success in the fast-evolving Florida solar market. What well cover: ⚡ The realities of competing in Floridas dynamic solar industry"
YouTube Link 2024-09-05T07:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Interconnection Crisis: Why American Solar is STUCK 💡 Whats stopping solar from scaling Hint: Its not the tech. Its the interconnection process. Recorded LIVE from RE+ Northeast Samantha Weaver Senior Policy Director at the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) exposes the #1 bottleneck holding back solar growthand what can be done to fix it. From 7-year delays to $96M upgrade costs Samantha shares real-world stories and policy solutions that could unblock gigawatts of clean energy. 📌 Key Takeaways: 🔹 80% of distributed energy projects never make it to the grid 🔹 Why New York &"
YouTube Link 2025-05-13T00:36Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Is China Winning the Clean Energy Race China is simultaneously the worlds frontrunner in renewables and the biggest builder of new coalan uneasy truth shaping the next decade of decarbonization. The result is a messy middle where terawatt-scale clean power growth collides with legacy fossil expansion. ⚡ [---] TW of utility-scale solar and wind are in the pipeline; [---] GW already under construction and [---] TW operatingmassive by any standard. 🏗 Rapid buildout signals manufacturing strength project finance depth and execution speed. 🏭 Yet China is also leading new coal development extending the"
YouTube Link 2025-10-03T06:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Trevor Noah on Eggs vs Clean Energy #trevornoah #podcast #shorts Clean energy won't scale on good intentions alone. As Trevor Noah puts it moral appeals fall flat when people feel abandoned in the present. If we want real climate action we need to align clean energy with real-life priorities. 🌍 People can't care about the planet if they feel no one cares about them 🥚 Election results show: daily struggles trump digital dreams Clean energy and affordability operate on different timelines 🎯 We must speak to real needsnot just ideal outcomes #trevornoah #podcast #shorts"
YouTube Link 2025-06-05T23:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"How is energy storage driving innovation in renewables From residential to large-scale utility projects energy storage (predominantly in the form of batteries) is leap-frogging other applications for finally providing firm and transactive power to the grid from renewables. How are developers using storage as a force-multiplier and where can we expect to see further business model innovation"
YouTube Link 2020-04-30T09:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Engineers Without Borders. Building Solar Energy In Africa #solar #renewableenergy #climatechange You've heard of Doctors Without Borders but have you heard of Engineers Without Borders"
YouTube Link 2024-02-23T12:26Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Residential Solar Sales Decline How to Fix It Scott Nguyen Rachel Finn and Stan Pipkin This was recorded at RE+ Las Vegas [----] Industry stalwarts - Scott Nguyen CEO of Bodhi Solar Rachel Finn Commercial Finance Specialist at Greentech Renewables and Stan Pipkin CEO of Lighthouse Solar - discuss the challenges faced by the residential and commercial solar industry and how consumer engagement and new financing options may help. Amidst declining sales and high-interest rates these leaders share their wisdom and strategies for resilience and their hope that next year will be a better solar"
YouTube Link 2023-10-24T10:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Brian Bednar - Dominion Energy @ UNC Clean Tech Summit [----] Brian Bednar President and General Manager of Birdseye Renewables speaks about his experience as a clean energy developer and the trajectory he went through in utility development policy development and back into the private sector game. He explains that the Clean Tech Summit has become a flagship conference dealing with visionary issues and big issues related to the energy transition. Brian shares how his agricultural background and real estate development experience led him to become a utility scale solar developer and how he built"
YouTube Link 2023-10-22T17:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Weve Lost the NarrativeA Brutal Look at 2025s Clean Energy Messaging [----] hit clean energy hardand no ones feeling it more than the marketing teams. When budgets tighten storytelling is the first thing to go. But this silence has a cost: oil and gas are outspending and out-messaging us by orders of magnitude and the recent politics surrounding the One Big Beautiful Bill in Washington DC haven't helpe 🔊 Marketing was first on the chopping blockand it shows 📉 Companies made tough rational cuts but the narrative suffered 🛢 Oil and gas are dominating public perception through sheer spend 🤝"
YouTube Link 2025-07-25T12:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Home Energy 2.0: Solar Inverters Batteries EV's Smart Products Raghu Belur of Enphase Energy How do we tackle the rising energy demand from Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers and electrification Raghu Belur Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Enphase Energy discusses how Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) are changing the game. In this keynote we discuss how homes can generate store and use their own energy easing the strain on the traditional grid. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:33 Interview Start: Creating a Decentralized Architecture for Home Energy 00:10:42 Home Energy 2.0: Solar"
YouTube Link 2024-08-15T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What Happens to Old Solar Panels Kelly Weger of QCells [--] million metric tons of solar waste will need to be recycled by [----]. Faced with this challenge how is the industry responding In this conversation host Nico Johnson speaks with Kelly Weger Director of Sustainability for North America at Qcells. She delves into their mission for helping the solar sector closer to becoming a circular economy along with their strategic recycling partnership and significant investment in domestic wafer manufacturing. Expect to learn: ⚡The strategies Qcells employs to reduce embodied carbon across the solar"
YouTube Link 2024-03-26T10:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Free Solo to Free Solar: Alex Honnold's Unseen Journey & Impact Alex Honnold one of the most accomplished climbers in history is known for his daring free-solo ascent of El Capitan and groundbreaking climbs on all seven continents. But Alexs impact goes far beyond the climbing world. Through the Honnold Foundation hes tackling energy inequity by bringing solar power to underserved communities around the globe. Alex shares how he balances his legendary climbing career with fatherhood and philanthropy using the lessons hes learned from the wall to drive meaningful change. Timestamps: 00:00:00"
YouTube Link 2025-01-09T11:33Z [----] followers, 34.1K engagements
"Why Solar Is Winning Over Both Sides of the Political Aisle #shorts #podcast #solar #solarenergy Is solar the one thing both sides of the aisle can actually agree on In this powerful clip from the Intersolar [----] Panel industry leaders break down why solar isnt just about saving the planetits about energy independence national security and financial freedom. Whether you care about the climate or cutting your utility bill this conversation shows why solar is becoming a unifier in a divided world. 🔹 Why energy independence is driving bipartisan support 🔹 How solar empowers homeowners"
YouTube Link 2025-03-25T08:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Saving the Grid with BATTERIES America's [---] GWh Storage Plan The U.S. grid is facing the biggest surge in electricity demand since WWII. AI data centers EVs and electrification are pushing load growth into uncharted territoryand the solution might just be batteries. Joan White Director of Storage & Interconnection Policy at SEIA breaks down the industrys boldest energy storage roadmap yet: [---] GWh by [----]. Thats 50% more than current projections and it could change everything from resource adequacy to peaker plant retirements. Recorded live at the PowerUp Live stage at RE+ Northeast this"
YouTube Link 2025-04-15T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"RE+ [----] Las Vegas - Day [--] We open with a Women Leading the Future of Grid Modernization spotlight hosted by Kellie Macpherson then the Morning Show returns with guests like SEIAs Stephanie Bosh Cleantech IRs Daniel Dus and Molly Bales (Wood). Mid-day features Jackerys essential home backup an Interchange discussion on innovation & local manufacturing post-OB3 with Hithium Wrtsils Tamara de Gruyter & David Hebert on emerging storage value streams and Fluence President John Zahurancik on supply chain and the future of storage. This content was brought to you for FREE thanks to our sponsors: -"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T02:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"This Device Turns Solar Panels Into AI Compute and PAYS You For It What if your rooftop solar could be your next income stream 💸 Karl Andersen founder of Lektra is building a distributed network of solar-powered homes that act as AI-ready data centers. In this episode he joins Nico Johnson to explore the bold idea of converting excess solar into high-value compute powereffectively transforming your house into a profit-generating machine. ➡ Subscribe for more clean energy insights: @SunCastMedia Check out Lektra: Website: https://lektra.com/ LinkedIn:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-22T13:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This Industry Has So Much Money Flowing Into It #shorts #solar The energy industry is going through a major transition with solar batteries and wind all taking off there's a tonne of money being poured into it the energy demands of the western world are skyrocketing with artificial intelligence and electric vehicles. Are you joining the energy industry in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity #battery #solar #energystorage #renewableenergy"
YouTube Link 2024-11-27T09:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Did You Know Airbnb Made a Tiny Home Business What does a solar engineer do at Airbnb Its not what you think. In a surprising pivot Rebekah Hren joined a stealth project thats redefining how we think about sustainable housing and the role of tech companies in climate innovation. 🌱 Unexpected Role Airbnb hired Hren to help design energy-efficient factory-built tiny homesnot to install solar on listings. 🏠 The Samara Spinout The project became Samara a separate company building accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for short-term rental. ⚡ Engineering Meets Aesthetics The challenge Balancing high"
YouTube Link 2025-06-16T01:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"How Firefighters Helped Prevent a Terror Plot Against Obama What started as a few suspicious reports from firefighters turned into a national security case that reached President Obamas desk. This is the story of collaboration intuition and action under pressure. 🧩 Connecting the Dots: Local intel turned into a nationwide threat picture. 🕵♀ Collaboration at Work: Fire departments and federal agencies aligned in real time. 🚨 The 12-Hour Chain: From a local briefing to the President by the next morning. 💡 Preparedness Pays Off: Quick analysis prevented what could have been catastrophic."
YouTube Link 2025-10-08T22:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Faces = Clicks: The Surprising Power of Closeups #shorts #podcast #linkedin Want to double your LinkedIn engagement Stop hiding behind your content and start showing your face. One overlooked tactic is outperforming all the restand its surprisingly simple. 📸 Close-up headshots outperform almost everything else 🧠 Posts with faces tap into our natural emotional triggers 🔥 Even political content performs better when paired with a human face 💬 Personal photos + authentic commentary = engagement gold #shorts #podcast #linkedin"
YouTube Link 2025-05-31T23:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Interest Rates Tariffs Utility Rates: The Impact on Commercial Solar When chaos hits the economy most sectors tighten upbut commercial solar It just might be your safest bet. Josh Goldberg of Sunstone Credit returns for a tactical deep dive into why C&I solar is not only surviving but thriving amid high interest rates rising utility costs and shifting market dynamics. Expect to learn: 🔹 Why commercial solar sales are less boom-bust than residential 🔹 How Sunstone is simplifying financing for batteries EV charging & roofs 🔹 What triple net leases mean for solar deals (and how to unlock NOI)"
YouTube Link 2025-06-17T10:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Solar Tariffs Are Hurting Not Helping American Energy #shorts #solar #tariffs The real value in solar isn't in manufacturingit's in deployment. Birchy breaks down why U.S. tariffs on solar panels are missing the point and how prosperity lies in a smarter energy strategy. 🔧 90% of solar jobs are in sales logistics and installs 📉 U.S. manufacturing can't match China's [----] GW capacity 💸 Economic value comes from lowering energy costs not making panels 🚀 America should focus on AI high-tech and cheap energy access #shorts #solar #tariffs"
YouTube Link 2025-05-09T00:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This Megaproject Powers Las Vegas with Solar and Battery Technology This megaproject outside of Las Vegas Nevada comprised of over [---] MILLION solar panels and [---] Megawatts of Battery Energy Storage helps power Las Vegas both during the day and at night. #megaprojects #superstructure #solarenergy #battery"
YouTube Link 2024-12-04T11:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Commercial Solar Could Be CheaperSo Why Isnt It Commercial solar should be cheaperso why isnt it In a market where solar panels are more affordable and energy prices are rising theres no excuse for outdated pricing models. The problem A toxic mix of market elasticity inefficiency and sometimes outright greed. 🔧 EPC costs are inflated in "rich" solar markets like California and the Northeast 🌍 Local power prices and demand drive wildly different system costs 💡 Efficiency has taken a back seatinstallers used to squeeze every cent 🚨 Poor installs and bloated cost structures are leading to"
YouTube Link 2025-05-29T10:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"How One Button Made Millions #UXHistory #UI #design #shorts One of the most recognizable symbols in digital designthe hamburger menuwas once a legal goldmine. Its inventor patented the simple icon and turned it into a quiet cash machine. 📄 He patented the three-line hamburger button seen on countless apps 💰 Any company using it without permission got a letterand a $300K invoice ⚖ He enforced the patent aggressively through legal pressure 🤯 A reminder: even small UX details can have massive IP value #UXHistory #UI #design #shorts"
YouTube Link 2025-05-22T05:28Z [----] followers, 31.2K engagements
"Barry Cinnamon on Solars Rise Battery Storage & Why Heat Pumps Are Winning Join Nico Johnson as he visits Barry Cinnamon at Cinnamon Energy Systems in California. Barry is the founder of Akeena Solar the first publicly traded solar installer in the U.S. back in [----]. In this conversation Barry shares the story of Akeenas rise what it meant for the solar industry and how his work has evolved into Cinnamon Energy Systems today. From residential and commercial solar to battery storage and heat pumps Barry breaks down: - Why Tesla Powerwalls have become the go-to for installers - How heat pumps"
YouTube Link 2025-08-14T02:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Does Alex HONNOLD Get Nervous While Rock Climbing #shorts #alexhonnold #rockclimbing #climbing Alex Honnold is one of the most well-known rock climbers and free solo climbers. Free Solo really introduced him to the world when he climbed El Capitan in Yosemite with no ropes Does he ever get nervous That's what I asked him. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/6bfzL4Ubnzc #alexhonnold #climbing #bouldering #climbinglovers #rockclimbing"
YouTube Link 2025-01-10T09:43Z [----] followers, 19.7K engagements
"Marketing Tips Every SOLAR Company Needs to Use Unlock the secrets to successful solar company marketing with Aaron Nichols Marketing & Advocacy Specialist at Exact Solar. In this video we discover essential strategies from leveraging LinkedIn for networking to optimizing your website for maximum visibility. Boost your customer engagement and make a lasting impact on the solar industry by implementing these innovative marketing techniques that every solar energy company needs. 00:00 Viral Content and Marketing 00:27 The Importance of Messaging in Renewable Energy 01:33 Common Mistakes in"
YouTube Link 2024-11-19T13:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Texas Has Overtaken California Texas has jumped over even California as one of the solar leaders for the opportunity to have energy independence. If that can happen in Texas it can happen anywhere. Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/WklJpCLCwHI #texas #california #solar"
YouTube Link 2024-10-15T19:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Do you fly a drone Your next job may be in solar energy Solar inspections dont need to be grueling dangerous or time-consuming anymore. Thanks to drone technology the solar workforce is getting a safer smarter and more scalable upgrade. 🔍 Skip the rooftop [--] minutes of drone flight replaces hours of manual data collection. 🚗 Less travel more impact Eliminate the 8-hour drives between job sites. 👷♀ Safer for everyone Keep workers off hazardous roofs in extreme heat or cold. 📈 New entry points Tech tools open doors for a more diverse and accessible workforce. Jason Steinberg of Scanifly"
YouTube Link 2025-08-05T00:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The d.light Solar Grid: Solar Lamps Home Systems & PAY-Go Power Can a $20 solar lamp transform lives across the globe Meet Ned Tozun co-founder of d.light a company on a mission to bring clean reliable energy to [--] billion people by [----]. What started as a Stanford class project is now one of the worlds most successful off-grid solar companies with over [---] million lives impacted and counting. In this episode of SunCast Ned dives deep into: - The heartbreaking kerosene accident that inspired d.lights founding - Why they built solar tech with rural communities not just for them - How Ned"
YouTube Link 2025-09-18T14:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"1 in [--] Solar Panels Fail: The Glass Breakage Crisis Explained Glass breakage is quietly becoming the #1 reliability risk in solar modulesand almost nobody is talking about it publicly. In this episode Nico sits down with Tristan Erion-Lorico (Kiwa PVEL) and Dr. Teresa Barnes (NREL) to break down why 20% of modules fail reliability testing due to glass breakageand what can be done to stop it. Youll learn: ⚡ Why thinner glass isnt always betterand how tempered can mislead buyers 🧩 The hidden stress points at frames & silicone beads that trigger cracks 🔎 What lab and field data reveal about"
YouTube Link 2025-10-04T15:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Every Solar Plant Needs This Software James Nagel & David Pealva of SolarGrade The clean energy sector is undergoing a transformative shift with solar data analysis and project optimization at the heart of this evolution. James Nagel and David Penalva co-founders of HelioVolta/SolarGrade join Nico Johnson in an engaging discussion on the frontlines of this transition. Filmed against the unique backdrop of Davids indoor climbing wall this episode not only explores the professional journey of these innovators but also dives into their personal passions reflecting on how adventure and a"
YouTube Link 2024-02-22T11:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Breaking the Energy Company Monopoly #solar #renewableenergy Energy Companies such as BP and Chevron have made trillions of dollars and have the market in a stranglehold. However renewable energy is starting the democratization of energy and is allowing individuals to be directly involved in the ownership of projects like community solar. #BP #chevron #solar #solarenergy #battery #technology"
YouTube Link 2024-12-05T11:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Zillow of Finding Land for Solar Development Robin Laine of Transect Permitting. The word is enough to send shivers down the spines of most PV professionals. Robin Laine CEO & Co-founder of Transect breaks down how her software platform is changing the game for solar project developers. Robin shares how Transect reduces assessment times from weeks to minutes using advanced data analytics. This conversation reveals how innovation and customer-focused solutions have given Transect a competitive edge over the rest of the land acquisition and permitting market. Expect to learn: ⚡ How Robin"
YouTube Link 2024-03-21T11:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Solar Education and Certification Sean White At NABCEP [----] Nico Johnson sat down with Sean White a top solar educator with over [--] years of experience. Sean the IREC Trainer of the Year and Trainer of the Decade shared his invaluable insights into the critical role of certification and education in solar. Expect to learn: ⚡ How earning a NABCEP PV Associate credential can boost your career. ⚡ Insights into the NABCEP certification process. ⚡ How to find NABCEP-certified professionals in your area. Connect with Sean White: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanwhitesolar/ Website:"
YouTube Link 2024-06-18T10:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Oil Crisis Gas Curtailment Chernobyl. How the American Energy Agencies Were Formed [----] first oil crisis. [----] first natural gas curtailment. Two years later the second oil embargo and Chernobyl went. So transportation fuel heating fuel for homes energy the voters were angry and they made their concerns known. We had four administrations Nixon Ford Carter and Reagan in that time. And a very active Congress the federal energy agency was formed next year"
YouTube Link 2024-07-07T09:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gas Turbines Built Using Solar Power A gas-turbine factory running on a 5MW solar field Thats not a thought experimentits happening at Mitsubishi Power outside Savannah and it signals where C&I solar is headed. At the same time project portfolios are barbelled stretching from 25kW resilience installs to multi-MW industrial hubs with average system sizes rising from 200kW to 350kW. ☀ Industrial decarbonization in practice: on-site 5MW solar supporting heavy manufacturing. 📈 C&I scale shift: average project size growing from 200kW to 350kW. 🧲 Barbell pipeline: small critical-load sites (e.g."
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T21:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"How Will Energy Be Created in the Future #solar #oil #future In [--] years when someone says "I'm in the energy industry" they hopefully won't have to question are they talking about renewables or fossil They will likely be talking about renewables and someone may have to clarify like "actually I'm in the 5% that still extract dinosaur bones and burn them to power a small portion of our economy.""
YouTube Link 2024-07-08T09:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Power Demands of Artificial Intelligence Nico explores the significant compute power required for artificial intelligence which is ten times greater than that of a traditional Google search. Major tech companies including Amazon Cisco and Google are building their own microgrids and turning to fossil fuels because existing utilities cannot meet the substantial load demands of modern data centres"
YouTube Link 2024-08-16T11:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Battery Storage Payback in Just [---] Years Battery storage is no longer a long-term betits a near-term win. With new policies and demand charges shaking up energy markets system payback periods are accelerating faster than ever. 🔋 California's NEM [---] and high demand charges are driving rapid ROI 📊 Case studies show payback periods as low as [---] years 🛡 Thats before most system warranties even expire 🌎 Economics are catching up with sustainabilityfast"
YouTube Link 2025-07-21T22:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Is Solar Energy Finally Apartment Friendly This Software Holds the Answer Why are multifamily rooftops still solar-free Its not about the techits about the accounting. Ivy Energy is rewriting the rules. In this deep-dive Nico sits down with Dover Janis CEO of Ivy Energy to unpack one of the most persistent problems in clean energy: why renters are locked out of solar and why landlords havent found it worth the investmentuntil now. Dover shares how Ivys software platform solves the "split incentive" problem by turning apartment owners into energy providers and renters into solar beneficiaries."
YouTube Link 2025-10-16T01:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Why Solar Energy Is in a Slump John Berger Why is the solar industry struggling despite strong economic indicators and growing demand John Berger Founder and CEO of Sunnova explains the disconnect between market fundamentals and financial performance in the solar sector. In this keynote Nico and John discuss the challenges posed by rising interest rates regulatory obstacles and the critical need for working capital. John shares how Sunnova is navigating these headwinds with innovative financing strategies and what the future holds for solar in light of upcoming U.S. elections. Connect with"
YouTube Link 2024-08-22T12:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Data Centers vs. Renewables 🚀 #CleanEnergy #InfrastructureRace The data center sector is moving at breakneck speedlike theres an existential clock ticking down. Meanwhile the renewable energy side Its stuck in a frustrating game of stop-and-go. Heres whats happening behind the scenes: 🌐 Data centers are in a first-mover winner-takes-all arms race Theres an existential urgency pushing them to build faster than ever 🔋 Renewable deployment feels slowbogged down by policy pricing and interconnect delays 🚨 For renewables to support this surge in demand theyll need to match the same level of"
YouTube Link 2025-07-01T01:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Have you heard of community solar and how it gives a discount on your energy bill The way that we like to explain community solar to subscribers is that they don't actually buy this power. They buy a Groupon so they pay $90 and get a $100 worth of value on their utility bill. Now it's not always going to be $90 and a $100 but it's always going to be X percent discount on whatever we can generate on their behalf. So maybe one month it'll be a $100 of value that they'll have to pay $90 for keeping $10 as a discount. The next month we had more sunlight because it's a better month from a weather"
YouTube Link 2024-08-06T10:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Is Commercial and Industrial Solar Energy About to BOOM Nick Kerwin and Rocky Shoemaker the leaders of Versiris Energy a new company focused on the commercial and industrial (C&I) solar market. They discuss their decision to spin the company out from its parent company New Energy Equity to capitalize on the growing opportunities in the CNI sector driven by factors such as the Inflation Reduction Act increasing electricity costs and the rising importance of corporate sustainability goals. Kerwin and Shoemaker highlight the challenges of the CNI market including complex roof structures the need"
YouTube Link 2024-12-17T13:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Inflation Reduction Act Added $2B to the Rural Energy for America Program #shorts The Inflation Reduction Act created by the Biden Administration added billions of dollars to solar energy including more than $2B to the Rural Energy For America Program which is currently bringing cleaner sources of energy to rural American communities. #inflationreductionact #solar #solarenergy #america #shorts"
YouTube Link 2024-12-10T09:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Charging Your HOME With Your CAR ⚡ #shorts #ev #electriccar #technology Electricity is cheapest when you're not home so why not take advantage of it Barry Cinnamon breaks down how workplace solar charging could flip the energy game and help you drive home on ultra-low-cost power. 🔆 Rooftop solar during the day can lead to negative electricity pricing 🚗 EVs parked at work are perfectly positioned for daytime charging 🏫 Schools malls and government buildings are ideal for Level [--] chargers 🌙 Bring cheap energy home and use it when rates spike at night #shorts #ev #electriccar #technology"
YouTube Link 2025-05-17T00:12Z [----] followers, 30K engagements
"The New Solar Standard You HAVE TO Know About ANSI/SEIA [---] The U.S. solar industry finally has a technician standardand its changing everything. For years terms like Level [--] solar tech meant different things at different companies. Now with the launch of the ANSI/SEIA [---] Standard for solar O&M technicians theres a nationally recognized framework for training hiring and career development. In this Tactical Tuesday episode of SunCast host Nico Johnson is joined by Amanda Bybee (Amicus O&M Cooperative) and Karo Fernandez (AES Clean Energy)two of the driving forces behind this new standard."
YouTube Link 2025-07-15T10:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Why Solar Companies Must Adapt Now with Jigar Shah What if the solar industry isnt really about solar anymore Jigar Shah Director of the U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office and co-founder of Generate Capital shares why the future belongs to batteries virtual power plants (VPPs) and grid services rather than panels alone. In this conversation Jigar explains why installers utilities and investors need to rethink their models how the Inflation Reduction Act is accelerating new opportunities and why resiliency and equity are now central to clean energy growth. Expect to learn: ⚡ Why"
YouTube Link 2025-08-27T21:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What will happen to the Inflation Reduction Act in a Trump win Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Uoj9MS8HiiE "I don't see the IRA going away even with a change of administration for two reasons. One the IRA was enacted as law. You can't have a president that has the power to sign some executive order to change it. Second is there are a lot of states red states That really have a lot of clean energy projects in their state and the state governments are very supportive. It would be very difficult to see a complete rollback.""
YouTube Link 2024-10-30T18:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"RE+ [----] Day 1: Jigar Shah Storage Tech New EVs Steel Manufacturing and Much More Straight from Day [--] at RE+ [----] this replay of the PowerUp Live Morning Show and Daily Round Up brings you a fast-moving mix of leaders shaping the clean energy transitionfrom domestic steel to EVs hydrogen DG big-grid storage and much more. Nico Johnson Lisa Ann Pinkerton and Sylvia Martinez welcome leaders influencers and clean tech podcasters onto the stage. Here is who you can expect to hear from in this episode straight from Day [--] at RE+ 2025: 00:00:00 Jigar Shah - Multiplier 00:07:59 Ethan Ehlers -"
YouTube Link 2025-09-10T11:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Fourth Industrial Revolution Is It Here #podcast #shorts We're not just in the fourth industrial revolutionwe're in a full-blown technology supercycle. Think the internet era was big This next decade is set to eclipse it. 🔍 We're entering a 10-year phase of rapid transformative tech evolution 📈 The last supercycle (19982002) gave us the internetthis one will go further 🤖 Home robots and advanced automation are just around the corner 🌐 The pace and scale of change will redefine industries and daily life #podcast #shorts"
YouTube Link 2025-07-02T23:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This Software Could Reinvent the Grid Adib Nasl on AI Microgrids & Xendee Microgrids are the futurebut planning them has been a nightmare. Until now. Adib Nasl CEO of Xendee reveals how his team turned two decades of R&D into an AI-powered platform thats transforming how we design finance and operate on-site energy systems. From data centers to electric fleets to remote islands Xendee is tackling some of the most complex energy challengesand winning. In this episode: 🔹 Why spreadsheets and legacy tools arent enough anymore 🔹 The [--] biggest choke points slowing microgrid adoption 🔹 How"
YouTube Link 2025-04-04T15:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Is Net-Zero Actually Possible In America Jesse Jenkins of Princeton University As America advances towards a sustainable future transformative legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act is making clean energy more accessible fueling a 42% investment surge to $225 billion. Yet with the [----] net-zero goal looming the pace must quicken. Jesse Jenkins of Princeton University steps into this pivotal moment with a roadmap presented at Intersolar NA. His keynote cuts through complexity offering strategies to shift from fossil fuels to renewables like wind and solar crucial for powering 70% of our"
YouTube Link 2024-02-08T12:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why AI Data Centres Are Shrinking BUT Are More Powerful AI is pushing our energy infrastructure to the brink. Ryan Abbott President of the Southwest Region at Clayco explains why data centers are becoming smallerbut way more power-hungry. And the grid Its not ready. This conversation dives deep into how Clayco is redesigning data center architecture to meet the explosive demands of AI computewhile integrating renewables fuel cells district energy and even geothermal. 💡 Learn how energy constraintsnot landare the new bottleneck 🔥 Discover why heat rejection and cooling tech are the new"
YouTube Link 2025-06-10T15:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Talent Wars in Climate Tech The clean energy sector is unknowingly fueling its own inflation. As companies battle for skilled workers without standard pay bands wages spikebut not productivity. 🔁 Endless cycle: Company A trains talent Company B lures them away with more money. 💵 No pay standards: HR lacks consistent benchmarks to guide compensation. 📈 Artificial inflation: The industry inflates its own labor costs. 🔧 Fixable issue: Establishing role-based pay bands can stop the cycle"
YouTube Link 2025-07-15T02:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1 in [--] Solar Panels Break Module reliability is facing a glass problem. Field and lab data show breakage rates that should make any EPC pause. And the kicker: tempered doesnt always mean durable in PV. 🔍 20% of tested modules failed due to glass breakage; even simple outdoor stabilization saw [--] of [--] crack. 🧪 Thin glass can in fact be temperedcommon assumption busted. 📏 Tempered spans multiple processes; not all meet PV durability needs. Tristan Erion-Lorico and Teresa Barnes discuss PV module glass failures thin-glass tempering and much more on the latest episode of SunCast with Nico"
YouTube Link 2025-10-04T08:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"You Cant Sanction the Sun ☀ #energysecurity #shorts Gas can be weaponizedsunlight cant. Birchy explains why solar is the ultimate antidote to geopolitical energy threats especially in times of war or crisis. 🛑 Putin could shut down 30% of Europes energy overnight ☀ Solar is decentralized secure and untouchable 📦 Warehoused supply chains mean rapid scale-up is possible 🏭 In a true emergency local solar manufacturing can surge #energysecurity #shorts"
YouTube Link 2025-05-10T11:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Tour An Automated Solar Panel Factory with SEG Solar Join us on an exclusive tour of SEG Solars cutting-edge automated solar module manufacturing facility in Houston Texas. This state-of-the-art factory uses advanced automation to produce solar panels with unmatched speed and efficiency. From the worlds fastest stringer the facility showcases impressive scalability and innovation. Hear about overcoming skilled labor shortages balancing the demands of utility and residential markets and enhancing the resilience of their solar panels against hail. Listen on Spotify or your favorite audio"
YouTube Link 2024-09-27T09:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why Texas is Beating California in Renewables #texas #podcast #shorts California says not a molecule more while Texas doesnt even have a policybut both are making headway on decarbonization. What gives 🌉 California takes a command-and-control stance on carbon emissions. 🤠 Texas with no formal policy relies on low-cost market dynamics. 📊 Despite opposite strategies both states see real decarbonization results. 🧭 Is central planning really the only wayor just one of many #texas #podcast #shorts"
YouTube Link 2025-06-12T01:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Storing Solar Energy to Sell Later ☀💸 Why are we adding battery storage to utility-scale solar power plants Adding Storage to Solar is Harder Than We Thought - Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/xTe5buppsyY"
YouTube Link 2024-04-11T09:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Does DC Power Make Sense Why Power Companies Are Hesitant to Use New Technology Why are utilities so slow to adopt clean energy techand whats actually at stake if they move too fast Brian Nelson Renewable Segment Leader at ABB joins Nico Johnson live at ACP [----] to unpack how grid modernization really happens. With two decades of experience helping utilities adopt everything from massive transformers to cutting-edge DC systems Brian offers rare insight into how utilities evaluate risk manage reliability and prepare for a grid that's getting smarterand more decentralized. From intelligent"
YouTube Link 2025-06-24T04:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Interoperable Data Centers Are Here #ai #shorts #podcast What once seemed impossible is now powering the next wave of clean infrastructure. Ryan Abbott reveals how technological breakthroughs are redefining how we scale and integrate energy systems. 🔗 Data center stitching is no longer a theoryit's happening now 🧠 Interoperability is the new constraint not physical footprint 💻 Innovations in software and hardware are driving massive gains 📈 Proof of concept is already showing results in the real world #ai #shorts #podcast"
YouTube Link 2025-06-09T23:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The simplest networking hack at events Sometimes the strongest conference play isnt a pitchits a signal. A simple I ❤ VPPs hat turned into nonstop conversations proving that clear personal branding cuts through crowded rooms. If people remember you theyll find you. 🧢 Use visual cues to broadcast your niche and spark intros 🤝 Make recall easy so busy attendees self-select into chats ⚡ Lead with VPPs or your core topic to attract the right crowd 📍 Treat events like IRL funnelsopt-in moments vs cold pitches Steven Zhang discusses networking VPPs and personal branding at climate eventsand much"
YouTube Link 2025-09-23T00:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"From [--] Million to [---] Billion: The Chip Revolution ⚡ #Semiconductors #shorts #podcast The semiconductor story isnt just about speed or sizeits the silent engine of modern progress. From a few million transistors to over [---] billion this evolution is reshaping everything. 🔌 [--] million to [---] billion: a mind-blowing scale-up in just a few decades 📈 Rapid innovation has outpaced expectationsand its still accelerating 🧠 Semiconductors are the invisible backbone of our digital world 🚀 The tech revolution owes everything to this quiet foundational force #Semiconductors #shorts #podcast"
YouTube Link 2025-06-05T00:05Z [----] followers, 28.1K engagements
"This AI Camera Could Save Billion-Dollar Solar Assets Massive solar farms are running blindno cameras no fire alerts no visibility. Thats not just risky; its reckless. OnSight Technology newly acquired by Nextracker (NXT) are deploying this camera not just across solar projects but on warehouses storage lots and much more. 🚨 Built from Scratch: The team hand-built a [---] camera with an onboard NVIDIA computer and its own cellular connectivity. 🔥 Real-Time Fire Detection: Their proprietary algorithm detects smoke and fire directly on solar assets. 💡 Why It Matters: Multi-million (or billion)"
YouTube Link 2025-07-30T20:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Watch To the End This Chip Could Be Worth Billions #shorts #technology #podcast #energy This chip could dramatically change the landscape of energy consumption in AI Data Centers Electric Vehicles and even the production of energy in technology like solar panels. The chip from Daanaa is a Power Transaction Unit (PTU) technology is a programmable module making it simpler and more efficient to generate store distribute consume and manage energy from any source"
YouTube Link 2025-01-30T19:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
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