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Nico Johnson takes you into conversations with those at the forefront of Renewable Energy. SunCast gives an inside look into what is happening in renewable energy. From conversations with the biggest Solar Panel manufacturers in the world to the small startups creating the future of renewable energy, such as carbon capture and battery technology breakthroughs. SunCast is dedicated to providing the knowledge, research, tools and expert guidance you need to understand, grow and be ahead of the

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734: From Google’s Moonshot to GM’s...

SunCast ·

2024/08/29

How does an idea go from concept to lab, from lab to field, and finally attract massive capital investment? What can a decade of business building behind the iron curtain in post-cold-war Eastern Europe teach you?Ty Jagerson has spent his over 25 years executive career launching and growing businesses at Xerox (PARC), SolFocus, Google X, and most recently General Motors. His work at Google X, on Tapestry-the Moonshot Factory project, focused on overcoming the data bottlenecks that hinder

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733: RE+ 2024: The Know Before You Go Guide for the...

SunCast ·

2024/08/27

RE+ is only TWO Weeks Away!Back by popular demand, we’ve curated our annual "Know Before You Go" episode to help you make the most of this not-to-miss event. It’s the 20th anniversary, and with over 50,000 attendees expected—it’s set to be the biggest show yet!Tune in as industry leaders share their secrets to navigating the expanded show floor, optimizing your schedule, exploring educational sessions, and maximizing your networking opportunities for an exceptional experience at RE+

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732: What’s Really Stalling Solar’s Momentum?...

SunCast ·

2024/08/22

Despite more capital coming into the solar industry than ever before, healthy unit economics, rising utility rates, and even declining equipment costs, equity and debt instruments are trading at distressed levels, with working capital increasingly scarce. What's causing this disconnect, and how can the industry recover?John Berger, Founder and CEO of Sunnova, is a veteran in the energy market with over two decades of experience. His company is one of the largest solar installation

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01:08:50

731: The BESS Book: A Cell to Grid Guide to...

SunCast ·

2024/08/20

I have been looking [and waiting] for this book for years.And if you’re in Utility-scale battery storage, I’m going to boldly suggest that you have too.The wait is over, as the most comprehensive compendium on utility-scale battery energy storage is finally on shelves (or it was, it’s about to sell out!)Looking to expand your knowledge of utility-scale batteries and the evolution of solar+storage and standalone battery projects? Whether you're a developer integrating batteries into your

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730: How Each Home Will Be Its Own Energy Generation...

SunCast ·

2024/08/15

With an anticipated 40% increase in energy consumption by 2035, the grid faces immense pressure.How do we service the rising demand driven by AI, data centers, and home electrification?The solution, distributed energy resources (DERs) allows homes to generate, store, and smartly consume their own energy. This shift from a centralized to a decentralized energy system aims to address the growing demand and enhance the efficiency of energy distribution.Raghu Belur, Co-Founder and Chief

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729: How to Start a Solar Company that Customers Rave...

SunCast ·

2024/08/13

Deciding where and which customers to focus on can make or break a business. How do you go about choosing one market over another? Furthermore, how do you build a business in an otherwise overlooked market that makes the nation’s largest solar company, Sunrun, take notice?Hunter Trenary, co-owner of Sun Collectors, recently shared his journey of establishing a solar company in Peoria, Illinois. Starting from scratch in a market with untapped potential, Trenary and his partner navigated

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728: The Rocket Scientist Making Rechargeable...

SunCast ·

2024/08/09

From thermonuclear weapons that helped stop the Cold War, to a Le Mans 24 Hour Eco Car, and now pioneering a revolutionary battery, today’s guest has a truly remarkable career path.We're revisiting one of our top episodes from 2022 featuring a real, actual rocket scientist - Michael Burz, the CEO and Co-Founder of Enzinc. His startup is is commercializing a truly innovative zinc-based battery that promises the power density and re-chargeability of lithium at lead-acid prices. Michael's

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01:29:00

727: A Simple Logistics Improvement Worth Billions To...

SunCast ·

2024/08/08

Have you ever considered the environmental impact of the non-solar components we deploy in the solar industry? It’s good that we generate clean energy, and even better that we quantify the embodied energy of things like the solar panels we use. But, it takes a relatively “dirty” and old-fashioned industry to actually deliver those solar modules - logistics. And, one of the lowest-common-denominator, least-thought-about products in the logistics toolkit is a century-old ‘technology’ made

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726: Community Solar: Renewable Energy At A Discount...

SunCast ·

2024/08/06

You might think of community solar as a “Groupon for your energy bill” - you get discounted access to clean energy without needing to install solar panels, and leverage the buying power of a group purchase!Aviv Shalgi, CEO and co-founder of Solar Simplified, is dedicated to expanding the reach of community solar. Solar Simplified acts as an aggregator, linking subscribers with solar project developers. And as the industry grows, the role of aggregator plays an ever-increasing part in

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01:04:23

725: Fewer holes, No Leaks. Solar Racking Reimagined,...

SunCast ·

2024/08/01

What is the unsung hero of solar installations?Racking… It's a "set it and forget it" component for contractors, as its reliability is essential to avoid costly service calls, making that critical product choice a “near-religious experience” for most installers.Kai Stephan, the founder and CEO of Pegasus Solar, has developed one of the fastest growing solar mounting software and hardware solution providers here in the United States on the vision of simplifying the product and giving

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724: Operating Systems for a Drama-Free Workplace |...

SunCast ·

2024/07/30

“Unclear expectations are a downpayment for future resentment.”Maria Kingery is the Founder & Principal of 360Impact and Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer of Southern Energy Management. With over two decades of experience, Maria has honed her coaching practice to shepherd leaders through the gauntlet of business growth. Previously working within the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) framework, Kingery now offers a “delightfully independent” coaching style that helps business

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723: From Tetris To Clean Energy: Henk Rogers'...

SunCast ·

2024/07/26

two years before the end of the Cold War to broker a licensing agreement for what would become the best-selling video game of all time: Tetris.Either of those feats would be remarkable; to accomplish both is a whole other level of entrepreneurial achievement. While some of you may not be familiar with today’s guest, you’ll definitely be familiar with his work, and you may have even watched a movie about him!Henk Rogers is known as the father of role-playing games in Japan and for

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01:14:58

722: A 100-Year Vision for a new kind of Energy...

SunCast ·

2024/07/25

What does it take to build a 100-year business? How does one expand beyond integration of off-the-shelf products to branding power plants as a unique identifiable product? What does it take to secure an entire City’s rooftops…like Atlanta?Michael Chanin, the CEO and founder of Cherry Street Energy, is bringing this ambitious vision to fruition. Chanin's team is embracing the power of renewables for transforming our infrastructure, and my meeting with him left me inspired. Chanin is not

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721: Achieving 250x growth, How CPS Americas scaled...

SunCast ·

2024/07/23

Every growth story has roots in finding scalable and duplicatable processes. From a Big Mac to the Macintosh, the capacity to create products people want and galvanize a team around delivering them is what sets true market leaders apart from their peers. However, in the more than 700 interviews we’ve done at SunCast, we know that the path to the top is not linear nor is it free from failure. So, when I see someone succeeding for multiple years in a leadership position, I want to know what

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01:09:17

720: Derek Chase Built A Robotics Company For Better...

SunCast ·

2024/07/18

Imagine a Roomba on a solar farm with a camera that can automatically inspect modules, wiring, even hot-spots, and report all that information back instantaneously to the asset manager. That level of computer vision and automation is finally possible, and it looks a Lot like a fun Disney character you’d recognize!Derek Chase, founder and CEO of OnSight, is revolutionizing solar asset management through robotics and computer vision that uses a WALL-E-like advanced autonomous navigation

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719: Training The Clean Energy Workforce w/Brittany...

SunCast ·

2024/07/16

Perhaps the best way to scale your company is by investing in your people!If knowledge is wealth, then upskilling your workers (and indeed yourself) could be the best return on your investment. Brittany Heller, Director of Program Management at HeatSpring, explains how training programs are not just essential for attracting and developing new talent, they’re also how growing companies scale commercially. By offering comprehensive online training, HeatSpring helps professionals learn at

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718: FBI Negotiation Tactics To Better Your Business,...

SunCast ·

2024/07/12

I’m going to argue that procurement (buyer OR seller) negotiations are just like hostage negotiations. Hear me out.Effective negotiations are crucial for uncovering hidden opportunities, maintaining control without aggression, and closing better deals. Mastering these skills can significantly impact business outcomes, ensuring more favorable terms and stronger relationships. And in procurement, there is often a lot at stake on both sides - and the hostage? Well, the project itself becomes

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01:12:53

717: Is THIS the biggest clean energy opportunity?...

SunCast ·

2024/07/11

Electrify Everything!Ok, we’ve heard that “Electrification” is coming, but beyond our Automobiles what else can be electrified?Did you know that cleaning up our built environment is one of the biggest clean energy opportunities today? In the U.S., buildings are the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, representing 35% of total energy-related emissions. There are meaningful steps we can take to reduce the overall impact our buildings have on the environment while also improving

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716: NC's Clean Energy Evangelist (is not a...

SunCast ·

2024/07/09

Energy isn't a battle of fossil fuels vs renewables; it's about figuring out the energy transition together.As a North Carolina State Representative (GOP), John Szoka was once dismissive of renewables, as many might expect. Yet, after serving five terms in the legislature, Szoka transitioned from a renewable energy skeptic to a champion, thanks in large part to his open-mindedness when presented with data from a lobbyist which conflicted with his own understanding of the value of

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01:14:37

715: Why Culture Eats Strategy: A Peak Performance...

SunCast ·

2024/07/04

Finally, a feel-good story of independence and triumph! There’s little more patriotic and American than the dream of starting out on your own and building a business that supports your family, serves your neighbors and builds a durable legacy. And we even have a “He left med school for this?” to pull your heart strings too.The true-life story of the rise of Summit Energy as one of the Inc 5000 fastest growing companies, now 2 years running, is a heartfelt look at how Culture truly does

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