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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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39:37

InterSolar Podcasting: Perovskite Solar Cell Tech...

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2025/03/09

Perovskite is a type of thin film PV that can be layered on top of silicon cells to get more power! Caelux makes perovskite on glass that can be used as the glass of a traditional PV module. Charlie gets into how perovskite is made and how it works, all the way to the band gap.Topics covered: What is a Perovskite How Perovskite Crystals Form Transparent conductors Matching Perovskite and Silicon Technologies Temperature Coefficients Two-Terminal Tandem vs. Four-Terminal Tandem Reverse

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18:09

Yotta 1kWh ESS Battery Ballast with Jordan Harris CEO

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2025/03/02

In this episode, Sean White interviews Jordan Harris, CEO of Yotta Energy, at the Inter Solar conference in San Diego. They discuss Yotta Energy's innovative energy storage systems, their thermal management, UL certification process, and the benefits of integrating storage seamlessly with solar installations. Listen in for insights into future-proofing solar storage solutions and the fascinating origin story of Yotta Energy.Topics covered: Intersolar Yotta Energy Battery ESS = Energy Storage

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53:05

Saad - cast! Saad Youssefi CEO Batteryze

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2025/02/23

Saad Youssefi is the co-author of Energy Storage Basics, with Sean In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, Sean interviews Saad Youssefi, the CEO of Batteryze. They talk about Batteryze technology, working with US labs, USAID, and solar and storage in Africa. They discuss Saad's journey in the renewable energy sector, his experience working with solar and battery technologies, and the innovative work being done at Batteryze to improve battery safety and performance. They

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48:10

Lead-acid (mostly) podcast with Gerrit Barnard of...

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2025/02/16

Take a trip to the summer of 2025, since Gerrit Barnard is in Cape Town South Africa (Where it is now summertime). He is the Director of Sales for EMEA (Europe Middle East Africa) for C&D Technologies / Trojan Battery Company. Trojan is well known by people in the solar and storage industry for a long time and many old-timers used Trojan L16 batteries for their first PV system, back when grid-tied PV was a dream, illegal or both. Trojan has become one (merger/bought by) C&D Technologies,

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01:01:00

Sustainable Solar Innovations with Paul Frischer: The...

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2025/02/09

In this episode, Sean White welcomes Paul Frischer, the president and head of technology at GO-OPV, for a thought-provoking discussion on the revolutionary technology of organic printed semiconductors. Paul delves into the origins, operation, and potential applications of this groundbreaking technology that promises zero-emission power generation from carbon-based materials. They explore topics such as the differences between printed semiconductors and traditional silicon-based solar cells, the

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01:09:14

Sol-Ark Innovations with John-Ross Cromer

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2025/02/02

In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, Sean sits down with John-Ross Cromer, head of training at Sol-Ark, to dive deep into the world of solar inverters and battery storage solutions. They discuss the evolution of hybrid inverters, the significance of UL 9540 revisions, and the impact of the 2023 NEC on solar installations. John shares insights into Sol-Ark's all-in-one inverter technology, the importance of battery choice, and the exciting growth potential in the

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47:03

Solar in Panama with Juan Andrés Navarro of NSolar

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2025/01/26

In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, Sean sits down with Juan Andrés Navarro, the CEO of N Solar, in sunny Panama City. Together, they discuss the growth of the solar industry in Panama, the impact of renewable energy policies, and the technical intricacies of solar installations and energy storage systems. They also touch on the significance of net metering, the benefits of B Corp certification, and innovative solutions for handling excess solar power. Join Sean and

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29:13

NABCEP Energy Storage Installation Professional Lesson

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2025/01/19

NABCEP Energy Storage Installation Professional LessonThis podcast is an assignment from Sean’s 40-hour NABCEP Advanced Energy Storage Certification Training class on HeatSpring! It is recommended by anyone in the industry to get a NABCEP certification for job security and to grow! If you are not already in the industry, you can also learn a few things from this podcast, which is a lesson on how to communicate energy storage with customers. Sean is known for making technical subjects fun

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37:22

Tim Montague of the Clean Power Hour Podcast

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2025/01/12

Sean has been on Tim’s podcast a number of times and it was time for Tim to be on Sean’s podcast!Both Tim and Sean have classes on HeatSpring and see each other at all of the big and many smaller solar conferences in the US. In this podcast they talk about various topics including: Topics covered: History of Clean Power Hour Solar Works For Illinois PV Magazine John Weaver RE+ CPS America = Chint Power Systems Americas www.chintpowersystems.com SUNVOY www.sunvoy.com O&M =

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44:33

PV Recycling with Livia Keene and Joanne Brasch of...

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2025/01/05

In this interview we talk about reusing and recycling solar PV modules (panels) and other products.Topics Covered: Net-metering Policy Solar Map = map to find recyclers or reuse partners RE-X = Reusing, repairing, refurbishing, remanufacturing, or repurposing NorCal Solar Arco Solar Modules 1954 Bell Labs PV Module SNEC Crystalline Silicon Cadmium Telluride PV Modules Perovskites AB2 and AB1238 EPR = Extended Producer Responsibility Legislation for Solar Panel Permanent Recycling

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50:00

Water - Based Flow Batteries with Quino's CEO Eugene Beh

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2024/12/29

In this episode Sean learns all about quinone flow batteries, ferrocyanide, and a lot more, including how desalination and air conditioning are related and can use the same membrane redox-flow technology. It was a pleasure to have a very intelligent guest with degrees from Harvard and Stanford. We will learn what a flow battery is and its benefits and how they expect to be a greater part of the renewable mix in the future. The water-based technology is different from the acid-based vanadium

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44:33

Perovskite Solar Glass with Scott Graybeal CEO Caelux

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2024/12/22

In this podcast we talk about a type of solar glass that contains a semitransparent layer of perovskite thin film solar tech that you are encouraged to put on top of your crystalline silicon modules to make a hybrid multijunction solar sandwich. The perovskite catches more of the blue side of the light spectrum and lets the red side of the spectrum that crystalline silicon likes through to get the best of both worlds. This tech is made in Southern California with real rocket

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32:50

Mike Moran, Executive Director of Florida PACE

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2024/12/15

PACE was first developed to creatively “finance” solar installations via property taxes, which has evolved over the years. Listen to Sean and Mike talk about the PACE program in Florida. Be sure to see if there is a PACE program in your area and you can see all the renewable energy incentives at www.dsireusa.org Topics Discussed: PACE = Property Accessed Clean Energy Financing Property Tax Bill Hurricane Hardening Renewable Energy Loan Credit Score Solicitation PACE Eligibility in

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44:35

Sequoya Cross: DC only Energy Storage System from...

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2024/12/08

An energy storage system (ESS) was always something that included an inverter…. Until now. Tune in and listen to this fun conversation with Sequoya and Sean as they shoot the breeze about how cool this new UL 9540 Edition 3 standard is and how it saves money by not having to get tested with every individual inverter.Sequoya is also on the California Solar and Storage Association Board of Directors, so send them all your money! They are very important!! Topics Discussed: Briggs & Stratton

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47:13

Powering Tomorrow: Fronius' Paul Bui Talks Inverters,...

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2024/12/01

Sean White interviews Paul Bui from Fronius, discussing the company’s history, innovations in welding and solar technologies, new product lines including the Gen 24 hybrid inverters, and the future of energy management. They touch on Fronius' sustainable practices, industry impact, and plans for integrating renewable energy solutions, including energy storage and potential developments in EV chargers and virtual power plants. The conversation sheds light on advancements in solar inverter

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01:02:22

Mark Mrohs: 51yr Solar Industry Veteran: from making...

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2024/11/24

Description:I first met Mark Mrohs in 2008 and have always been fascinated by his experience in the industry. Some years ago, I made a list of people I wanted to be on my podcast, and Mark’s name was at the top. Mark has been in the industry since terrestrial solar was a pipedream. He started out working at Spectrolab, which is still making solar cells for space and is not a Boeing company. I once tried calling Spectrolab to see how much solar cells were and they told me they needed government

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57:50

David Chen of Cold Electric talks Batteries,...

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2024/11/17

Title: David Chen of Cold Electric talks Batteries, Predicting the Future and Anthropology Description: In this podcast Sean and David Chen take a deep dive into the grid, where it is going, what it needs and how human behavior effects technology. They discuss David Chen's journey from Murata Electronics to Cold Electric, a Taiwanese battery company. They also tackle green technologies, challenges in clean energy adoption, and the intricacies of global energy markets. Topics covered: Murata

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01:35:43

Sean Reads the International Fire Code Section 1207...

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2024/11/11

Do not listen to this podcast, unless you are an ESS nerd! Sean Reads the International Fire Code Section 1207 Electrical ESS. This podcast of Sean reading Code, and is not intended for normal people to listen to. Skip this, unless you already know what the IFC is and are interested in this topic. The International Fire Code (IFC) has the rules for non-residential ESSs that are used in the US and adopted by most states. A few starters use the NFPA 1 Fire Code. There is another NFPA Standard NFPA

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37:30

Solar Innovations with Brit Heller

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2024/11/10

They delve into Brit's journey in the solar industry, exploring her experiences from door-to-door solar sales to her work on community solar projects and farm management. The conversation highlights the vital need for more women in solar and the innovative courses offered by Heatspring. Join us for a mix of valuable insights, captivating stories, and plenty of laughs! Topics covered: Brit’s role in HeatSpring as the Director of Program Management PVIP = PV Installation Professional ESIP = Energy

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49:28

Greg Smith Battery Powered Home and NABCEP ESIP

Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast ·

2024/11/03

In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy storage podcast, I'm excited to welcome back my long-time friend and industry expert, Greg Smith. We dive into his book, The Battery Powered Home, and explore the NABCEP ESIP certification, along with a wide range of topics in solar and energy storage technologies. Greg shares some valuable insights from his experiences during the peak of the lockdown and his work with companies like SMA, Sonnen, and Tigo. We also talked about practical tips for new

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