The Solar Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Solar Podcast tells the story of innovators and play makers. By having hard conversations, we seek to tell the story of a world that is changing, and what we can do to help that change be for the better. From leaders in tech to controversial innovators, our host Dave Anderson gets into the minds of the people that ignite change.
Today, Dave is joined by legendary video game pioneer Henk Rogers. Best known for bringing Tetris to the world, Henk shares his inspiring journey from gaming icon to renewable energy crusader. Join us as Henk shares how he's pursuing this goal through bold ventures like Blue Planet Energy and advocating for sustainability initiatives across the globe. Henk also provides visionary perspectives on tackling climate change, the future of renewable energy, and how we can accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.
Today, Dave is joined by Alex Wright-Gladstein, founder and CEO of Sphere. Join us as Alex discusses the importance of climate-friendly investing, shares insights on the fossil fuel industry's resistance to sustainable 401k's, and explains how individuals can take action to align their values with their investments.
Today, Dave is joined by Ravi Manghani, Director of Strategy and Market Analytics at LS Energy Solutions. Join us as Ravi shares insights on the evolution of battery technology, discusses the myths surrounding batteries, and gives us some bold predictions for new storage technologies on the horizon.
Today, Dave is joined by John Perlin, solar historian, author, and physicist at UC Santa Barbara. Join us for a fascinating conversation on the 6000 year history of solar energy, its unlimited potential, and its importance in creating a sustainable future.
Listen in as Dave talks with Franz Hochstrasser, Co-Founder of Raise Green, about Franz's years in the Obama state department, his role in coordinating the Paris Agreement, and his newest venture, Raise Green, which is making investing in clean energy projects available to investors of all sizes.
Listen in as Dave talks with Matt Smith, Co-Founder and President of Project Solar, about how his company just raised $23 million dollars in funding, the future of the solar industry, and how Project Solar is changing the renewable energy sector.
Renewable energy can only go as far as it’s funded, and lately it’s been funded very well! Firms specifically funding projects that are focused on environmental impact have been helping achieve new levels of success in the renewable energy industry.
Listen in as Dave speaks with about Geoff Eisenberg, partner at Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF) about the mission of impact investing and how it works, how solar power democratizes electricity, and how to navigate investing in such a highly regulated industry.
If you follow this podcast, you have probably heard a little bit about the new "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" being introduced. When the future of solar depending on accessibility to everyone, it's important to know how this bill affects yourself and solar companies, the tax breaks for consumers, and financing options available to give everyone the chance save on their energy.
Listen in as Dave talks with Nathan Jovanelly, head of Business Development at Enerflo and renewable energy veteran, as they discuss the impacts of this new bill, the pros and cons of financing in solar, how solar sales will change and adapt, and how solar can become more affordable for everyone who needs it.
You can check out Enerflo here, and follow their socials to stay up with industry trends.
The grid that powers our modern world is outdated, and today's guest, Bill Nussey, thinks that soon we are going to completely change how we generate our power.
Listen in as Dave talks to Bill Nussey about how small scale systems will totally disrupt our modern large grid systems, how solar will be totally integrated in our lives in 10 years, and how getting solar panels is the best thing you can do to fight climate change.
You can find Bills book "Freeing Energy" here, and listen to his podcast of the same name here.
It’s no secret that renewable energy and specifically solar can be seen as controversial to many, but when overly politicized the home owners and jobs created by the industry are the ones who suffer. Sometimes we the people of solar are the ones who must stand up even in the “Most Free State” of Florida.
Listen as we sit down with board member and CEO of Sun Harvest Energy Ben Millar and Florida government expert and campaign manager Beth Matuga, two integral parts of the Florida Solar Energy Industries Association (FLASEIA) and learn about the political climate around solar, the industry in Florida, how to fight Goliaths in the fight for solar freedom and even how to win.
To learn more about FLASEIA, you can visit https://www.flaseia.org/ to stay informed and get involved
Welcome to another episode of The Solar Podcast. Today David is talking to Brian Lynch, a veteran in the solar industry who is currently Sr VP of Sales at ADT Solar. Brian gives us insight into what it is like going from the manufacturing side of things to residential, the recent supply chain difficulties, and what the future of residential solar looks like.
In this episode of The Solar Podcast, we sit down with Abby Buchmiller, former CEO of Empire Solar. We talk about what it is like being a female executive in the renewable space, what happened to Empire Solar, and much more.
Welcome to the first episode of The Solar Podcast. In this episode, we sit down and talk with Kerim Baran. He’s a multiple time investor in the renewable space. He most recently sold his company, CivicSolar, to CED Greentech, the largest distributor in the country. In this inaugural episode, we are going to dive into why is it that solar costs so much less in other markets like in Australia, and much more.