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Sean White teaches solar and storage classes and seminars around the world and inside your home (online). He is known for helping people get NABCEP certified. This podcast contains an assortment of topics, with an emphasis on solar and storage technical knowledge.
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- 4 days ago24 min
Unlocking More Capacity on the Grid with Tiffany Menhorn
In this podcast, Tiffany Menhorn, Vice President of North American Utilities at Prisma Photonics, discusses grid congestion and the role of grid enhancing technologies like dynamic line ratings in integrating more renewable energy, particularly solar. Tiffany explained how Prisma Photonics uses existing fiber networks for real-time monitoring and analytics to increase grid capacity and reduce curtailment. The conversation also touched on security, forecasting, and the potential for these technologies to prevent grid-related issues. Topics Covered Prisma Photonics Utility Grid Wind Fiber Optics & Dark Fiber Distributed Acoustic Sensing Distributed Temperature Sensing Renewable Energy FERC Order 881 = Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Dynamic Line Rating Pacific Gas and Electric Great River Energy NYPA = New York Power Authority Southern Company Renewable Energy Curtailment Renewables on the Grid IEEE = Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Reach out to Tiffany Menhorn here: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffany-menhorn-82451249 Website: https://www.prismaphotonics.com/ Email: tiffany@prismaphotonics.com Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean solarsean.com/intro solarsean.com/pvip solarsean.com/pva solarsean.com/pvds solarsean.com/esip solarsean.com/omat solarsean.com/center
- 1 weeks ago53 min
GRID Alternatives Adewale Ogunbadejo, VP Workforce Development
Adewale Ogunbadejo, Vice President of Workforce Development at Grid Alternatives. They discussed Grid Alternatives' evolution from a volunteer- based solar installation organization founded in 2004 to a professional workforce development program serving 500-700 job trainees annually across multiple regions including California, Colorado, DC, and tribal communities throughout North America. Adewale explained how the organization transitioned from heavy volunteer involvement to focused technical training programs, including partnerships with Goodwill's Clean Tech Academy and various local organizations in markets like Houston, Albuquerque, Columbus, and Chicago. They covered Grid Alternatives' various service areas including residential installations, affordable housing projects, community solar, and international work primarily in Mexico and Puerto Rico, while also discussing the organization's relationship with AmeriCorps and the SolarCorps fellowship program. The touched on industry challenges including predatory contractors, the growth of solar and storage for data centers, and Grid Alternatives' current project scope ranging from residential to 5- megawatt community solar installations Topics Covered GRID Alternatives History Workforce Development Solar Installations SASH Program Solar Corps Fellowship Goodwill Partnership International Programs Tribal Communities Contractor Network Clean Energy Transition Data Centers EVSE = Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Energy Storage Solar Industry Growth Solar Education Reach out to Adewale Ogunbadejo here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/adewale-ogunbadejo Website: www.gridalternatives.org Email: aogunbadejo@gridalternatives.org Podcast with Gil Hough Apple Podcast YouTube Spotify Pandora Podbean Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean solarsean.com/intro solarsean.com/pvip solarsean.com/pva solarsean.com/pvds solarsean.com/esip solarsean.com/omat solarsean.com/center
- 1 weeks ago46 min
Sigenergy North America CEO Rob Schwarzinger & Director of Service Rich Reynoso
Rob Schwarzinger, CEO of SIG Energy North America, and Rich Reynoso, Director of Service, about vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and Signergy's bi-directional EV charging solutions. The discussion covered how SIG Energy's system scan charge electric vehicles using solar and grid power, and also discharge vehicle batteries to power homes during power outages or to provide grid services. Rob explained that while the hardware and software are ready for V2G functionality, they are currently limited to discharging approximately 75-80% of EVs due to manufacturer compliance with industry standards, with Quebec being the only region where they have received official utility approval for grid injection. The conversation also covered SIG Energy's modular battery systems ranging from 6kWh to 54kWh, their VPP (Virtual Power Plant) capabilities, and their development of self-developed meter collar technology for microgrid interconnect devices. Topics Covered Bidirectional DC charging Modular battery systems Solar energy storage EV warranty concerns OEM software blocking Home energy management Grid backup power Quebec V2G approval EV battery longevity ISO 15118-20 standard Meter collar switch V2X = Vehicle to Everything EV = Electric Vehicle discharging V2H = Vehicle to Home V2G = Vehicle to Grid VPP = Virtual Power Plant Reach out to Rob Schwarzinger and Rich Reynoso here: Rob’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/robert-schwarzinger Rich’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rich-reynoso-iii Website: www.sigenergy.com/us/ Rich’s Email: rich.reynoso@sigenergy.com Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean solarsean.com/intro solarsean.com/pvip solarsean.com/pva solarsean.com/pvds solarsean.com/esip solarsean.com/omat solarsean.com/center
- 2 weeks ago49 min
Outback Power Inverter Tree of Life with Ryan Warrick National Sales Manager of Outback Power
Ryan Warrick, National Sales Manager for Outback Power, where they discussed Outback's history, products, and status. Ryan explained that Outback Power was founded in 2001 and recently acquired by Energy Access Innovations (EAI) in 2024, moving headquarters from Washington to Commerce, Texas. They covered Outback's two main inverter platforms - the FX series (up to 3.6 kilowatts) and Radian/GS series (8 kilowatts), both designed for modular stacking and field service ability. Ryan discussed the Energy Cell 5 lithium battery system, which can be stacked from 15.3 to 122 kilowatt hours, and explained how Outback continues to support legacy equipment with technical support for board replacements. The conversation also touched on the company's history with EnerSys and EG4 partnerships, the transition from lead-acid to lithium-ion batteries, and various specialized applications including marine and European voltage inverters. Topics Covered Company History Fx Inverters Inverter Platforms Field Serviceability Lithium Batteries Lead-Acid Transition AC/DC Coupling System Stacking Antarctica Applications European Voltage Three-Phase Power EAI = Energy Access Innovations EAI Acquisition EG4 Partnership Space-Based Solar Data Centers Solar Training Reach out to Ryan Warrick here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-warrick Website: www.outbackpower.com Email: kat.stovall@outbackpower.com Podcast with James Showalter Apple Podcast YouTube Spotify Pandora Podbean Podcast with Dylan Rup Apple Podcast YouTube Spotify Pandora Podbean Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean solarsean.com/intro solarsean.com/pvip solarsean.com/pva solarsean.com/pvds solarsean.com/esip solarsean.com/omat solarsean.com/center
- 2 weeks ago36 min
GridRails AI with Michael Grasso, founder and CEO
Grid Rails founder and CEO Michael Grasso explains how real-time settlement and device-level orchestration can unlock the untapped capacity of distributed energy resources including electric vehicles, home batteries, and solar systems. The discussion covers virtual power plants, the duck curve, bidirectional charging, FERC 2222 requirements, and the financial incentives needed to engage consumers as active grid participants. Topics Covered Real-Time Settlement Grid Orchestration Duck Curve Bidirectional Charging FERC 2222 Requirements Consumer Grid Participation Grid Capacity Utilization Data Center Demand Battery Lifecycle Performance Consumer Privacy Protection DERs = Distributed Energy Resources VPP = Virtual Power Plant Reach out to Michael Grasso here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpgrasso/ Website: www.gridrails.ai/ Email: michael@gridrails.ai Podcast with John Berger Apple Podcast YouTube Spotify Pandora Podbean Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean www.solarsean.com/esip
- 3 weeks ago35 min
Solar Farm Beehives with Max Rünzel, CEO HiveTracks
Max Rünzel, CEO and co-founder of HiveTracks, discussing the integration of bees and beekeeping practices in solar farm operations. Max explained how HiveTracks uses beehives as monitoring tools to assess pollinator health and ecosystem resilience on solar farms, with hives capable of foraging up to 10,000 acres and traveling 2-4 miles from their location. The company places two hives as a starting point and collects data through regular visits, pollen analysis, and IoT devices to determine foraging patterns, habitat quality, and potential ecotoxicology issues from PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), microplastics, and pesticides. Max described how they work with local experienced beekeepers rather than providing bees directly, and how they use bee intelligence to identify dearth periods and recommend specific plantings to create year-round foraging resources. The discussion covered practical aspects including hive placement considerations, safety protocols, and the potential for solar-powered monitoring equipment, with Max noting they currently have 12 solar sites and are beginning to produce honey for sale. Topics Covered Hive Mind Concept (Star Trek reference) Solar Farm Beehives Agrivoltaics Ecosystem Health Hive Health Monitoring Pollinator Habitat Design Pollen Foraging Analysis Bee Foraging Range Manuka Honey Beehive Placement Strategy Queen Bees (Sean is a big Freddie Mercury fan) Bee Breeding & Docility Beekeeper Training Waggle Dance Communication Ecotoxicology Testing Microplastics Contamination Solar Honey Harvest IoT Hive Sensors PV = Photovoltaic PFAS = Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances NABCEP = North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners Reach out to Max Rünzel here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/maxrunzel/ Website: www.hivetracks.com/ Email: max@hivetracks.com Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean www.solarsean.com/esip
- 4 weeks ago46 min
Cash Isn't Dead with Ravi Mikkelsen
Ravi Mikkelsen of Atmos Financial examines why cash and loan purchases remain vital in residential solar despite the expired tax credit. The discussion covers FEOC equipment pricing gaps, predatory lease buyout structures, dealer fee commissions, and door-to-door sales practices that inflate costs. Mikkelsen advocates for tax credit elimination, pricing transparency, and reaching a $2 per watt national benchmark for residential installations. Topics Covered Cash vs Financing Solar Tax Credits Lease Buyout Traps Dealer Fee Commissions Door-to-Door Sales Pricing Transparency Atmos Financial $2/Watt Benchmark Tariffs and Equipment Costs International Solar Pricing FEOC = Foreign Entity of Concern NEM = Net Energy Metering VPP = Virtual Power Plant TPO = Third-Party Ownership Reach out to Ravi Mikkelsen here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ravimikkelsen Website: www.joinatmos.com Email: ravi@joinatmos.com Previous podcast with Ravi Mikkelsen Apple Podcast YouTube Spotify Pandora Podbean Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean www.solarsean.com/pvts
- Aug 19, 202640 min
Solar Maintenance and Thermal Imaging with Fred Brooks🤙 of Pacific Panel Cleaners
Frederick Brooks, founder of Pacific Panel Cleaners in Hawaii, discusses solar photovoltaic operations and maintenance, covering proper panel cleaning methods, deionized cleaning solutions, and common installation errors. He explains his certifications in energy management and auditing, then details how thermal imaging and drone technology identify failed diodes, malfunctioning microinverters, and soiling patterns across solar arrays, improving maintenance efficiency and warranty claims. Topics Covered Pacific Panel Cleaners Solar Panel Cleaning Deionized Cleaning Solutions O&M Contracts PPA Responsibilities CEM Certification CEA Certification Thermal Imaging Drone Inspections Diode Failure Detection Hawaii Solar Boom Installation Quality Issues Employee Training O&M = Operations and Maintenance PPA = Power Purchase Agreement CEM = Certified Energy Manager CEA = Certified Energy Auditor Reach out to Frederick Brooks here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fred-brooks Website: www.pacificpanelcleaners.com Email: fred@pacificpanelcleaners.com Podcast with Eric Woodruff CEM Apple Podcast Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean www.solarsean.com/esip
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