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Clean Power Hour

Tim Montague, John Weaver

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

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28:29

Women in Solar, Pay Equity, and Building a Clean...

Clean Power Hour ·

2025/03/25

Women make up only 10-20% of the solar workforce despite being 50% of the population, highlighting a significant gender gap in the renewable energy industry. Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Noelle Paige, Vice President of Development at Aspen Power, to explore the evolving landscape of women's leadership in solar energy. Recorded at RE+ Northeast in Boston, we explore Noelle's unique journey from ballet dancer to solar executive and her eight-year trajectory through...

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37:42

Solar Manufacturing Politics, Global Expansion, and...

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2025/03/24

Today on the Clean Power Hour Live, Tim Montague and John Weaver (the Commercial Solar Guy) dive into pressing developments in the solar industry. They examine the Trump administration's decision to rescind Biden's Defense Production Act support for solar manufacturing and discuss the potential impacts on the 50 gigawatts of planned domestic solar panel production. The conversation shifts to exciting projections that global solar installations could reach one terawatt next year—a stagge...

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21:22

Solar Innovation and Energy Resilience with Peter...

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2025/03/20

Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Peter Oprysko, Key Accounts Manager at CPS America, the nation's leading three-phase string inverter manufacturer. Peter shares valuable insights on how string inverter technology is revolutionizing the renewable energy landscape across diverse applications - from community solar and commercial rooftops to data centers and utility-scale projects. Peter discusses CPS America's commitment to customer service and collaborative partn...

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64:26

Commercial Solar + Battery Storage: Making Smart...

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2025/03/19

This expert panel discussion, hosted by Tim Montague of the Clean Power Hour and sponsored by Chint Power Systems, explores how commercial facilities can implement solar, battery storage, and building management systems to lower energy costs. The webinar focuses on a case study of Rancho Santa Margarita Toyota in California, featuring a 451 kW rooftop solar project paired with a 125 kW/279 kWh energy storage system. Key Discussion Points Financial Benefits of Solar + Storage Ryan Ferrero emph...

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10:07

Engineering the Future of Community Solar with...

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2025/03/18

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Patrick Canning, Principal Engineer and founder of Canning Engineering, at the RE+ Northeast conference in Boston. Patrick shares his journey from traditional civil engineering to becoming a specialized solar design expert, culminating in launching his own engineering firm focused on community and utility-scale solar projects. Patrick reveals how his experience leading engineering and interconnection teams at prominent ...

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37:35

Solar's Growing Pains: Tariffs, Utah's Balcony Solar,...

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2025/03/14

In this insightful episode of Clean Power Hour, hosts Tim Montague and John Weaver dive into the latest developments shaking up the renewable energy landscape. They discuss the immediate impacts of newly announced tariffs on Canadian and Mexican solar equipment, with John sharing how his commercial projects are already seeing price increases on critical components like neutral ground reactors. (Link) The conversation shifts to exciting innovations in the solar space, including Utah's groundbr...

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14:12

The Future of Solar Power Electronics with Bryan...

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2025/03/13

Today on the Clean Power Hour recorded at RE+ Northeast in Boston, Tim Montague sits down with Bryan Wagner, President of CPS America, to discuss the latest developments in solar power electronics and energy storage. Wagner shares insights from his recent overseas trip to China, where he explored Chint's global manufacturing capabilities and strategy for the North American market. The conversation delves into Chint's impressive portfolio as a diversified global energy company, including their...

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38:23

Your All-In-One Solar Ecosystem with Parker Schram |...

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2025/03/11

In today’s episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague speaks with Parker Schram, the founder of EnergyScape Renewables, a company aiming to revolutionize the solar industry by offering an all-in-one ecosystem for solar enterprises. Parker shares his journey from renewable engineering to building a company that handles everything from site surveys and sales proposals to engineering, design, and even permitting. EnergyScape's vision is to allow EPCs and solar installers to focus on sales and...

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9:30

Navigating the Solar O&M Landscape: Challenges,...

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2025/03/06

The solar energy industry is booming, but maintaining and optimizing solar installations is an evolving challenge. Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Chris Grablutz at RE+ Northeast in Boston. Chris is the founder of Triforce Energy and an alum of PurePower Engineering. We explore the world of solar operations and maintenance (O&M)—a critical yet often overlooked aspect of the industry. Chris shares insights into how the O&M sector is maturing, the growing dema...

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50:03

Cutting the Cost of Solar by Half with Andrew Birch...

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2025/03/04

Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Andrew Birch, the founder and CEO of OpenSolar, to explore the stark differences between solar markets around the world and what the U.S. can learn from countries like Australia and Europe. With over 20 years of experience in the solar industry, Birchy shares his insights on why Australia has achieved an impressive 33% solar penetration, while the U.S. lags behind at just 5%. The conversation dives into the key factors driving Au...

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36:03

The State of Solar: Record Installations, California...

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2025/02/26

In this engaging bi-weekly news roundup, host Tim Montague welcomes back John Weaver, "the commercial solar guy," to discuss major developments in the renewable energy sector. The episode highlights Bloomberg NEF's report of nearly 50 gigawatts of solar deployed in the US in 2024, a significant increase from the previous year that demonstrates solar's growing dominance over wind in capacity additions. John shares his analysis of California's impressive clean energy progress, where solar gener...

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36:58

The Future of Home Solar: Battery Storage, EV...

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2025/02/25

In this illuminating episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Joe Ordia, the creator of Solar Surge on YouTube, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of residential solar technology. With 13 years of industry experience, Joe shares invaluable insights on the transformation of home solar and battery storage solutions, from early "science experiment" setups to today's sleek, integrated systems. The conversation delves deep into the current state of residential solar...

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41:40

AI, Energy, and Society: Exploring Solutions to...

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2025/02/18

Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague engages in a conversation with Mitch Ratcliffe, Director of Digital Strategy and Innovation at Intentional Futures and host of the Earth 911 podcast. Together, they explore the complex intersection of artificial intelligence, sustainability, and society's future. Ratcliffe brings his extensive experience in technology and sustainability to discuss how AI can be leveraged to address critical environmental challenges while acknowledging its poten...

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35:47

Geothermal for All: How Property Owners Can Tap into...

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2025/02/11

Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague explores the cutting-edge developments in geothermal technology with Joselyn Lai, co-founder and CEO of Bedrock Energy. Lai discusses how her company is revolutionizing the geothermal heating and cooling industry by dramatically reducing installation costs and time through innovative drilling technology. The conversation delves into how Bedrock Energy's proprietary sensor package and two-way communication system allows for faster, more efficien...

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53:46

Power Electronics Evolution: How String Inverters Are...

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2025/02/06

Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Joe Ross, Associate Director of National Accounts and Channel Sales at CPS America, to discuss the evolution of power electronics, detailing the shift from central inverters to the more efficient and scalable string inverters. He explains why string inverters are revolutionizing commercial and utility-scale solar projects, offering greater reliability, easier maintenance, and better long-term financial performance. But it’s not j...

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39:01

Demystifying Solar Tax Credit Transfers with Marc...

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2025/02/04

Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague welcomes back Marc Palmer, founder and CEO of Conductor Solar, for an in-depth exploration of ITC (Investment Tax Credit) transfers in the solar industry. With over 15 years of experience in renewable energy finance, Palmer breaks down the complexities of tax credit transfers and explains how this mechanism is revolutionizing solar project financing. The conversation delves into the practical aspects of ITC transfers, including pricing consider...

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60:17

Expert Panel - Mastering Solar Project Success:...

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2025/01/28

Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague explores two critical aspects of modern solar development: effective industry partnerships and IRA compliance. Four industry veterans share insights on how collaboration and compliance can coexist with aggressive timelines:Successful Partnership Dynamics:OMCO and Sunstall have collaborated on over 100 projects together, including nearly 100 projects for Coldwell Solar in CaliforniaKey success factors include:Rapid response time for field issues...

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36:48

The Critical Role of Field Service in Solar: Insights...

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2025/01/23

Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with David Huebsch, Field Service Engineer and Manager for CPS America's Central Region. Drawing from his unique background transitioning from wind turbine maintenance to solar inverter service, David shares valuable insights into the critical role of field service in the solar industry.The conversation delves deep into the daily challenges and responsibilities of solar field service, from commissioning new sites to troubleshooting co...

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39:18

Solar Manufacturing: Expert Perspectives from OMCO...

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2025/01/21

Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Eric Goodwin, Vice President of Business Development at OMCO Solar, to explore the evolution and future of solar manufacturing in the United States. From its roots as a truck bumper manufacturer in 1955 to becoming America's largest custom roll former with 13GW of annual solar racking capacity, OMCO's story exemplifies the transformation of US manufacturing in the renewable energy era.Eric shares invaluable insights into OMCO's journe...

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29:35

Geothermal Technology is Cleaning Up Fossil Fuels at...

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2025/01/14

Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague explores an innovative approach to geothermal energy with Johanna Ostrom. Johanna is the COO of Gradient Geothermal, where she leads efforts to transform the energy sector by harnessing geothermal resources to reduce emissions from oil and gas wells. With a strong background in engineering and a proven track record in the oil and gas sector, Johanna and the team at Gradient Geothermal is pioneering innovative approaches to energy co-production ...

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