x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Solar Maverick Podcast

The Solar Maverick Podcast is the insiders guide to where the solar and energy markets meet entrepreneurship and trailblazing. Hosted by Benoy Thanjan - a serial entrepreneur and founder of Reneu Energy

science & medicine natural sciences

All Episodes

33:10

SMP 157: Proposed California Community Solar Program...

Solar Maverick Podcast ·

2024/04/18

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy spoke about the proposed community solar legislation in California with Derek Chernow with CCSA, Stephanie Doyle from SEIA, and Steve Campbell from Vote Solar. Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies. He has extensive project origination, development, and financial experience in the renewable energy industry and in the environmental

en

42:07

SMP 156: How to develop Solar and Storage on...

Solar Maverick Podcast ·

2024/04/11

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Annika Colston who is the President and Founder of AC Power. AC Power is an award winning NYC certified (“Women Business Enterprise”) WBE focused on converting low value land into revenue-generating solar energy sites. Annika speaks about many interesting topics like the complexities of developing on disturbed land, the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, and her suggestions to start a clean energy company. Benoy

en

33:14

SMP 155: Capital Solutions for Real Estate for Solar...

Solar Maverick Podcast ·

2024/03/28

Episode Summary. In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Laura Pagliarulo who is the President and Founder of SolaREIT. SolaREIT™ invests in land related to solar and battery developments through land acquisitions, lease monetization, and project re-powering. Laura speaks about many interesting topics like how their cost of capital is lower compared to development capital, why it is better for developers to lead with land purchase option than lease option with the land

en

33:20

SMP 154: How Aurora Solar is innovating the...

Solar Maverick Podcast ·

2024/02/27

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Paul Grana who is Solar Software Leader and GM of HelioScope at Aurora Solar. Aurora’s cloud-based software transforms solar design, sales, and delivery. With just an address and electric bill, Aurora empowers you to generate a full, accurate, and customizable design for every customer. Paul speaks about many interesting topics like how AI has impacted Aurora, listening to the customer has led to the company being

en

35:34

153: How Sunstone Credit is providing debt financing...

Solar Maverick Podcast ·

2024/02/07

Episode Summary. In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Josh Goldberg who is Co-Founder and CEO of Sunstone Credit. Sunstone Credit provides flexible financing solutions for businesses of all sizes, offering solar loans with borrower-friendly terms and an efficient application process. Josh speaks about many interesting topics like how higher interest rates has impacted lending, how Sunstone is more innovative on C&I solar financing compared to banks, and which

en

41:39

SMP 152: How Anza Renewables is innovating solar...

Solar Maverick Podcast ·

2024/01/24

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Mike Hall who is CEO of Anza Renewables. Anza helps solar module and energy storage equipment buyers optimize and accelerate their buying process. Mike speaks about many interesting topics like Effective $/Watt and total value, when most solar developers will be able to take advantage of the domestic content adder, and what storage technology is most popular. Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of

en

17:11

SMP 151: Proliferation of Flexible Solar in Space

Solar Maverick Podcast ·

2023/12/20

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Paul Warley who is the CEO of Ascent Solar Technologies which is manufacturer of innovative, high performance, flexible thin-film solar panels for both existing and emerging agrivoltaic, space, and aerospace applications. Paul talks about how thin-film solar will play a vital role with the renewable energy transition specially in space and agrivoltaics and the rapid rise of solar power in space. Benoy Thanjan Benoy

en

37:04

SMP 150: How SunRaise Capital is innovating...

Solar Maverick Podcast ·

2023/12/12

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Nathan Jovanelly who is the CEO and Founder of SunRaise Capital. Nate talks about his new company SunRaise Capital which provides affordable and accessible renewable energy options to homeowners. Nate talks about how transferability of the tax credit from the Inflation Reduction Act(“IRA”) will lead to a lot more solar deployment and allow solar installers to own their projects. Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the

en

34:03

SMP 149: Jigar Shah, Director of the LPO of the DOE,...

Solar Maverick Podcast ·

2023/12/02

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Jigar Shah who is the Director for the Loan Programs Office(“LPO”) at the U.S. Department of Energy(“DOE”). Jigar speaks about Virtual Power Purchase Agreements(“VPPAs”), DOE’s $3 Billion Partial Loan Guarantee to Sunnova’s Project Hestia, and how the solar industry has to innovate. Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies. He has

en

39:44

SMP 148: How Summit Ridge Energy is dominating the...

Solar Maverick Podcast ·

2023/12/01

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Garren Bisschoff who is the Senior Vice President of Business Development at Summit Ridge Energy(“SRE”). Garren speaks about Summit Ridge Energy 100 MW Community Solar Portfolio in Virginia, the magnificent growth of Summit Ridge Energy, and his solar journey. Here is the press release discussed on the Solar Maverick Podcast. Summit Ridge Energy Becomes Market Leader in Virginia with 100 MW Community Solar

en

49:17

SMP 147: RE+ Conference Takeaways

Solar Maverick Podcast ·

2023/11/30

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Nathan Jovanelly who is the owner of Jovanelly LLC and the CEO and Founder of SunRaise Capital. Nate and Benoy speak about Takeaways from RE+ in Las Vegas in September. RE+ is the biggest renewable energy trade show in the world with over 43,000 people who attended this past year. Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies. He has

en

34:09

SMP 146: How Erthos is revolutionizing Utility Scale...

Solar Maverick Podcast ·

2023/11/02

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Albie Fong who is the Sr. Director of Business Development at Erthos. Erthos offers a full suite of products and services aimed at helping developers dramatically reduce the levelized cost of energy (“LCOE”) on utility-scale solar power plants. Albie discusses how Erthos innovates utility solar construction, how the company has gotten investors comfortable with their new innovative technology, and Albie speaks about

en

55:34

SMP 145: US Community Solar Market Analysis

Solar Maverick Podcast ·

2023/10/17

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Sarah Moon who is the Co-Founder & Principal at Fieldworks Power. Fieldworks Power is a forward-thinking distributed energy development company focused on developing community solar projects in the United States. Sarah discusses the different community solar markets in the United States, the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act(“IRA”) for renewables, and her entrepreneurship journey. Benoy Thanjan Benoy

en

26:00

SMP 144: Luxpower: Introduces its Innovative Inverter...

Solar Maverick Podcast ·

2023/10/12

Episode Summary In this episode, Benoy and his co-host, Andy Daniels, Head of Tech Support for the Americas at LuxpowerTek, delve into the fascinating journey of their Shenzhen-based solar and storage inverter manufacturing company as they establish a local team and services to 'back up the backup' in the competitive US market. Join them as they explore the unique aspects of the US market, including its stringent regulations, solar production bankability, and policy incentives such as the Inflation

en

37:49

SMP 143: Insights on the US Solar and Storage Market

Solar Maverick Podcast ·

2023/09/21

Episode Summary Benoy and his co-host David Magid, who is the founder and managing member of YSG Solar which is solar plus storage developer, discuss current major news and insights on the US Solar and Storage Market. They are calling it the League which will be a weekly update of the major news in the Renewable Energy Industry. In the first episode of the League, David and Benoy discuss the great opportunity with the Inflation Reduction Action(“IRA”), US community solar update, and the

en

32:43

SMP 142: The Benefits of Local Solar

Solar Maverick Podcast ·

2023/09/07

Episode Summary Benoy interviews Robin Dutta who is the Campaign Director at Local Solar for All. Local Solar for All’s mission is to create safer, more affordable and equitable ways to supply power to our communities. Robin speaks about the benefits of Local Solar, the best states for Community Solar, and how the solar industry can improve our lobby and advocacy efforts. Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup

en

41:57

SMP 141: Unlocking Your Solar Project’s Potential...

Solar Maverick Podcast ·

2023/08/28

Episode Summary In this episode, Benoy interviews Jesse Waters who is the Co-Founder of Tri-Force Energy - Commercial & Utility Scale Solar Inspections, Testing, & Repair Company. He talks about the importance of operations & maintenance(O&M) for solar projects, how technology is improving the life of solar assets, and the importance of relationships for success in business. Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several

en

47:29

SMP 140: Agrivoltaics: One of the Next Frontiers in...

Solar Maverick Podcast ·

2023/08/14

Episode Summary In this episode, Benoy interviews Dan French, the Executive Producer of the Solar Farm Summit and Virginia Solar Summit . Dan discusses Agrivoltaics, Virginia Solar Summit on August 31st, and the first annual Solar Farm Summit. Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies. He has extensive project origination, development, and financial experience in the renewable energy industry and in the

en

01:04:57

SMP 139: Opportunities and Challenges with the PJM...

Solar Maverick Podcast ·

2023/08/11

Episode Summary In this episode of Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy is joined by his co-host Nate Jovanelly and they interview Kailtin Savage from Hodson Energy and Stephanie Johnson who is the Executive Director of Chesapeake Solar & Storage Association(“CHESSA”). There are many interesting topics that were discussed regarding the challenges of the PJM Interconnection Queue, the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act(“IRA”), and finding talent for the renewable energy transition. Benoy

en

26:46

SMP 138: North America Solar Manufacturer discusses...

Solar Maverick Podcast ·

2023/07/28

Episode Summary In this episode of Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks to Martin Pochtaruk who is a President at Heliene, US and Canadian manufacturer of High Efficiency Solar PV Modules. Martin speaks primarily about how Heliene has differentiated itself from foreign solar manufacturers, the opportunity for domestic solar panel manufacturing from the Inflation Reduction(“IRA”) and he discusses new solar panel technologies. Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu

en

256 results

Similar Podcasts

科学史评话最新专辑

科学史评话

Hablando con Científicos - Cienciaes.com

cienciaes.com

天方烨谈

基因频道

The Permaculture Podcast

Scott Mann

汪诘：科学有故事（主打）

科学有故事