Clean Power Hour

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The Clean Power Hour podcast is speeding the clean energy transition. Tim Montague and John Weaver highlight clean energy innovations shaping the next generation of renewable energy sources. We discuss the latest solar PV, battery storage, wind, water, wave, and other low-carbon technologies. We answer the question: How can we decarbonize the economy? We promote the economic opportunity of electrifying everything - transportation, energy, industry, and the built environment. Let's speed up the clean energy transition together. Join the movement - www.CleanPowerHour.com

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Deep Geothermal and the Energy Transition with Sebastian Heitmann, Extantia | EP213

Jun 04 2024 51 mins  
In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague interviews Sebastian Heitmann, the co-founder of the venture capital firm Extantia. The discussion covered a wide range of topics related to the energy transition and decarbonization efforts.Sebastian shared his journey from the early days of investing in clean tech 1.0, which primarily focused on solar energy, to the reali

Transforming Homes Into Smart Powerhouses, Kelly Warner, Lumin | EP212

May 28 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague interviews Kelly Warner, CEO of Lumin (or Lumin Smart), a company that produces smart electrical panels for load management and electrification. Kelly shares his extensive background in the energy industry, spanning roles in consulting and running technology companies focused on areas like wind power and virtual power plant

Attract and retain top talent in the solar industry with CPS America and EnergeiaWorks | EP211

May 23 2024 62 mins  
In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague brings together a panel of experts from CPS America and EnergeiaWorks to discuss proven tactics for talent acquisition and retention in the rapidly growing solar sector. The discussion kicks off with insightful introductions from the panelists, including John Drummond, senior applications engineer at CPS America, William Li

Landfill Solar: Community Solar Success Story with Scott Tess, City of Urbana, IL | EP210

May 21 2024 42 mins  
In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague is joined by Scott Tess, the Sustainability and Resilience Officer for the City of Urbana, Illinois. They discuss the 5.3 megawatt community solar project that was developed on the city’s closed municipal solid waste landfill in Urbana Illinois in Central Illinois (home of the University of Illinois). This episode holds a

Designing & Optimizing Complex Microgrids - Beyond Solar & Storage with Adib Nasle | EP209

May 14 2024 44 mins  
In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague interviews Adib Nasle, the co-founder and CEO of Xendee, a company that provides a software platform to design and optimize complex on-site energy systems. The discussion revolves around Xendee's unique approach to addressing the complexities and uncertainties associated with distributed energy systems.Nasle explains that the co

Let the Sun Shine In: How Churches and Colleges Can Save with Solar with Austin Carr and Jim Keeling | EP208

May 09 2024 63 mins  
In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague hosts a special live webinar with Austin Carr, founder and president of Greenlink Energy Solutions, and Jim Keeling, a business attorney and partner at Hinshaw law, both based in Rockford, Illinois.They discuss the opportunities and challenges of behind-the-meter solar PV installations for churches and universities in Northern I

The Promises and Perils of the Hydrogen Economy with Peter Kelly-Detwiler | EP207

May 07 2024 47 mins  
The hydrogen economy is all the rage, with billions in government funding and skyrocketing private investment. But should we buy into the hype? Energy and utility guru Peter Kelly-Detwiler joins Tim Montague to separate fact from fiction about the promises and perils of the hydrogen economy. They discuss the existing hydrogen economy, which is largely centered around industrial pro

The Future of Community Solar: Expanding Models, Markets and Scale with Nate Owen of Ampion | EP206

Apr 30 2024 47 mins  
In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague talks with Nate Owen, founder and CEO of Ampion, about the evolution and future of community solar. Key topics and takeaways include:- How community solar is moving beyond its roots in state-specific programs to more flexible models that can scale rapidly. Nate discusses "Community Solar 2.0" - applying the shared solar con

Nevados, the Solar Tracker That Adapts to Any Terrain with Yezin Taha | EP205

Apr 23 2024 44 mins  
Solar trackers have swept the utility-scale solar industry in recent years, with single-axis trackers now deployed on a staggering 94% of large-scale projects. While a few big names dominate the tracker market, one company - Nevados Solar - has carved out a distinct niche with its unique all-terrain tracking technology. In this episode, host Tim Montague chats with Nevados founder

Advancements in String Inverter Technology with John Drummond, CPS America | EP204

Apr 16 2024 53 mins  
The solar industry has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, with string inverters playing a pivotal role in this evolution. In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with John Drummond, the Senior Applications Engineer at CPS America, to explore the advancements in string inverter technology and how they are shaping the future of th