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Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast

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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. Up your game! Catch a photon! Save the planet! Learn more and go to www.solarSEAN.com

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9:03

Conferences Around the World for Solar

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2026/04/22

From Intersolar San Diego, this conference-end wrap-up takes a tour through the world's solar and energy conferences — from SNEC in Shanghai to ASES in Austin, Texas. Learn which events are worth your time, how the solar industry has shifted from Germany to China, and why building a global network matter. Whether you're chasing NABCEP credits or your first industry connection, conferences might be the most underrated career move in solar.Topics Covered: Intersolar San Diego Intersolar Munich,

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27:39

Commercial & Industrial Energy Storage with Sungrow's...

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2026/04/19

Sungrow's Power Stack 2.0 represents a shift in commercial and industrial energy storage, from backup power to a scalable, revenue-generating financial asset. This episode explores the system's specifications, deployment flexibility, and real-world applications including demand charge reduction, EV charging support, and grid resilience. Topics also include market trends across key U.S. states, the investment tax credit, and the emerging role of grid-forming inverters.Topics Covered Sungrow

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26:52

Battery Analytics with Ty Fenton on the Intersolar Stage

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2026/04/17

Utility-scale batteries are far more complex than they appear. Ty Fenton, Director of Data Analytics at FlexGen, breaks down how software keeps massive battery systems running — from detecting a single failing cell among thousands to predictive diagnostics powered by machine learning. The episode dives into real-world degradation versus lab data, operators who intentionally voided warranties for short-term profit, and why AI training loads create extreme power spikes that only batteries can absorb

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60:36

Jack West, Inventor, Guitarist, Zep, Ojjo and Steel...

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2026/04/16

Jack West has over 100 patents, including patents sold to Solar City (Tesla) and NextPower (NexTracker) and probably most importantly to Jack, guitar patents. We hear about Elon’s personable and calm demeanor (joking) and Jack’s Steel Pulse solar roof invention, which Elon cancelled. Jack started his solar career in 1993 with a $5/hr job in Concord, CA with a job where he alone sold, designed and installed PV systems, before PV was popular. This goes to prove that it is worth it to start your

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20:14

What's Happening Inside the Electronics with Greg Smith

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2026/04/15

Ever wonder what's actually inside a DC-to-DC optimizer? Recorded live at InterSolar San Diego, this episode breaks down the inner workings of solar optimizers — from maximum power point tracking and energy recovery to the software that makes them last 20 years. The conversation also dives into how inverter IGBTs turn DC into clean AC power, how Tigo's approach differs from competitors like SolarEdge, and whether Tesla or Edison deserves the bigger crown.Topics Covered: DC to DC Converter The

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31:11

Enphase’s Future with Marco Kraples CMO,...

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2026/04/12

Enphase Energy has evolved from a microinverter company into a full energy systems platform enabling virtual power plants (VPP) nationwide. In this episode, CMO Marko Krapels explains how aggregated home batteries, AI-driven capacity forecasting, and a new bidirectional EV charger could reshape the grid, turning ordinary homes into small-scale power plants that generate income for homeowners while supplying utilities with the reliable, clean energy capacity they need.Topics Covered Enphase

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18:32

LS Energy Solutions at Intersolar with Michael Wise

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2026/04/10

Michael Wise, Commercial Operations Manager at LS Energy Solutions, talks string inverter technology, battery-agnostic design, and how scalable 140 kW units’ power everything from 5 MW commercial systems to the 200 MW Big Rock installation at Intersolar San Diego. The conversation covers voltage flexibility, container configurations, safety considerations, and what's next for energy storage — including sodium-ion, flow batteries, and supercapacitors. Topics Covered: Inverter Power Brick MSSP

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17:20

ASES Celebrates 55 Years of Solar with Ella Nielsen

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2026/04/08

Get an insider preview of Solar 2026, the American Solar Energy Society's 55th annual national solar conference, coming to Austin's Palmer Event Center October 19–21. Host Sean White and Conference Director Ella Nielsen cover keynote speakers, student programs, award nominations, technical divisions, and why this year's collaboration with the Texas Solar Energy Society makes it a can't-miss event.Topics Covered ASES = American Solar Energy Society ISES = International Solar Energy Society NorCal

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91:28

Dick Swanson, SunPower, Back Contact Solar Cells,...

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2026/04/07

SunPower co-founder Dick Swanson discusses his pioneering work developing Interdigitated Back Contact solar cells at Stanford and the industry's evolution from the 1973 energy crisis to today's cost-competitive technology. Topics include Bell Labs' accidental solar cell discovery, the learning curve predicting cost declines, critical partnerships with Cypress Semiconductor, major technical pivots from concentrating to flat-plate systems, and the fortuitous circumstances that transformed solar energy

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24:18

Speed of Light Solar Sales with Tim Price and Trace...

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2026/04/03

At Intersolar San Diego, Tim Price (CRO) and Trace Jenkins (Senior Sales Engineer) of SOLO LLC discuss how modern solar software is transforming residential sales, from accurate system design and interactive proposals to integrated financing tools. They reflect on the evolution from early platforms like OnGrid to today’s AI-driven solutions, highlighting how increased transparency and consumer awareness are shaping more informed buyers. The conversation also covers key industry shifts, including

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30:51

Peter Shuts Down Rapid Shutdown

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2026/04/01

Rapid shutdown was designed to protect firefighters, but could simpler systems be the smarter path forward? A 10-year fire veteran turned solar installer shares hard-won lessons from the field, including why fewer electronics in the array might mean safer, more reliable solar for everyone. A bold conversation about building a better solar future.Topics Covered Rapid Shutdown Firefighter Energy Wise Services www.energywiseservices.com Energy Wise Lighting Feed in Tariff Program in

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33:07

The Currency of Energy with Sasson Peress

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2026/03/29

Energy industry veteran Sasson Peress examines why standard metrics like watts and kilowatt hours fail to capture real-world performance. From solar panel ratings under idealized test conditions to battery storage variables, including degradation, C-rates, temperature constraints, and cycle limitations, the gap between nameplate specifications and actual delivered value has significant implications for developers, financiers, and end users navigating today's energy landscape.Topics

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14:06

NYC Solar: Rooftops, Codes, and Motivation with...

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2026/03/27

What does it take to install solar in one of the most regulated cities in the country? From specialty flat-roof racking in Brooklyn and Queens to navigating NYC's newly adopted 2020 electrical code, this episode explores the technical and business realities of urban solar plus why younger designers see opportunity where others see complexity. Topics Covered How to make solar more exciting Decreasing Pollution Coal Oil Heating New York City Solar Dubai Chiller

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26:47

Solar Software and AI with Curtis Merring of Aurora

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2026/03/25

At Intersolar San Diego, Sean sits down with Curtis Marion, Director of Product Marketing at Aurora Solar, about how Aurora and its C&I product HelioScope help installers design and sell solar remotely using aerial imagery, lidar, and accurate simulations, reducing soft costs and improving safety. Marion explains Aurora’s go-to-market marketing approach and notes the company has 7,000+ customers, with 70–80% of the industry touching its tools during a project lifecycle. They discuss why Aurora

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40:19

Free OnGrid Solar Software with Mike Bishop, Solar Nerd

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2026/03/22

Solar industry veteran Mike Bishop discusses two decades of photovoltaic market transformation on Sean White’s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast. From California's $4/watt rebates and OnGrid financial modeling software to current net metering policy, AI data center power demands, and Energy Net protocols, they analyze economic trends, regulatory impacts, and technological developments. The discussion examines distributed versus utility-scale generation, battery storage evolution, and whether rising

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26:18

Polygraph Tests for Solar Salespeople with Energy...

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2026/03/20

At Intersolar San Diego, Sean meets again with Eric Holvik of EnergySage (which was now acquired by Schneider Electrics) about the shifting U.S. residential solar market. Holvik says residential solar is projected to contract by about 30% this year and notes the customer-owned residential tax credit has expired, swinging the market toward 80–90% third-party ownership after a recent 50/50 owned-versus-leased split. They discuss how rising utility rates, time-of-use pricing, batteries, and virtual

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22:39

O&M Solar with Arch General Manager Michael Schwarz

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2026/03/18

At Intersolar San Diego, Sean White meets Michael Schwarz, General Manager for growth at Arch O&M, about operations and maintenance for solar projects. Schwarz describes O&M as the “service shop” for PV systems, with days driven by shifting schedules, customer and technician calls, and occasional field work. Arch focuses mainly on commercial/industrial and ground-mount systems roughly 400 kW to 20 MW, with maintenance needs increasing around years 7–9. They handle preventive work such as IV

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28:11

AI, Solar and Storage’s Consciousness with Solar...

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2026/03/15

Solar Steve Sherman highlights his solar energy projects and shares updates from Aruba on Sean White’s podcast. They talked about Steve's musical project using AI to create solar-themed songs, his recent completion of the ESIP exam, and his installation of solar systems in Michigan before the tax credit expired. Steve shared his experiences working on rooftops in snowy conditions to meet the deadline, emphasizing the importance of safety and careful planning. They also discussed the potential for

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32:09

NABCEP Conference Preview with Shawn O'Brien...

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2026/03/13

Shawn O’Brien, president and CEO of NABCEP, previews the NABCEP 2026 conference in Milwaukee, describing it as a high-training, high-networking event with Irish-themed festivities because St. Patrick’s Day falls during the conference. He outlines the nightly schedule—Monday sports-themed reception after the keynote, Tuesday St. Patrick’s Day dinner with karaoke and an Irish pub after-party, and Wednesday awards night—plus meals, open bar, and extensive networking. The conference is the third largest

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24:46

Sodium-Ion Batteries with Darren Tan CEO of Unigrid

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2026/03/13

Darren Tan, CEO of Unigrid Battery, discusses sodium-ion battery technology as a safer, temperature-resilient alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The conversation explores the chemistry differences, safety advantages, manufacturing approach, and emerging applications in residential energy storage, commercial buildings, data centers, and electric vehicles.Topics Covered: Sodium-ion vs. lithium-ion battery technology Battery safety and fire risk comparisons Temperature performance

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