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SunCast

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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01:11:03

742: Mosaic’s Journey to $15 Billion in Residential...

SunCast ·

2024/09/19

When I started SunCast, it seemed like there were lots of “Pioneers”; I even did a series focused on Solar Pioneers. That was 9 yars ago. Nowadays, most people are following playbooks others have written, and true pioneers are few-and-far-between. But I do still get to bring real pioneers on the show. Today’s guest has taken all 9 years to lock down, despite having first met Billy Parish in 2011, fully 4 yrs before I started SunCast! Good things come to those who wait. And you’ve waited a

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741: RE+ 2024 Recap: Tesla Competition?...

SunCast ·

2024/09/17

As RE+ 2024 wound to a close last Thursday, Nico Johnson sat down with three of the solar industry’s top content creators to discuss the standout innovations and key takeaways they captured from the largest clean energy event in North America. They dive into how solar is evolving beyond just panels on rooftops and into integrated home energy solutions; Each shares their insights on the products and technologies that will define the industry. It’s a first-ever collaboration of some of the

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740: RE+ Day 3: Abby Hopper and SEIA Recap RE+ 2024

SunCast ·

2024/09/13

Nico Johnson, Lisa Ann Pinkerton and Josh Beck round out RE+ 2024 with Abby Hopper, Stephanie Bosh and Colin Silver of SEIA.Mentioned in this episode:CPS July 2024 V2

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739: RE+ Day 2: IRA Impact, Acronym Soup, Virtual...

SunCast ·

2024/09/12

Start each day the full replay of the Daily Round Up with Nico Johnson and Josh Beck as we bring you the trends and conversations unfolding in Anaheim at the RE+ 2024 conference.If you are in Anaheim, visit us at the PowerUp Media Zone booth E100, Lobby of Hall D.You can also watch the show stream live at suncast.live.Mentioned in this episode:CPS July 2024 V2

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738: RE+ Day 1: Alex Honnold on Advancing Solar...

SunCast ·

2024/09/12

Start each day with highlights from the Morning Show with Nico Johnson and Lisa Ann Pinkerton and then the full replay of the Daily Round Up with Nico Johnson and Josh Beck as we bring you the trends and conversations unfolding in Anaheim at the RE+ 2024 conference.If you are in Anaheim, visit us at the PowerUp Media Zone booth E100, Lobby of Hall D.You can also watch the show stream live at www.suncast.live.If you want to connect with today's guest, you’ll find links to his contact info

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738: RE+ Day 1: Alex Honnold on Advancing Solar...

SunCast ·

2024/09/11

Start each day with highlights from the Morning Show with Nico Johnson and Lisa Ann Pinkerton and then the full replay of the Daily Round Up with Nico Johnson and Josh Beck as we bring you the trends and conversations unfolding in Anaheim at the RE+ 2024 conference.If you are in Anaheim, visit us at the PowerUp Media Zone booth E100, Lobby of Hall D.You can also watch the show stream live at www.suncast.live.If you want to connect with today's guest, you’ll find links to his contact info

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01:14:26

737: Florida is the next solar battleground, here's...

SunCast ·

2024/09/05

Oh, Florida! You’re the Sunshine State…why has it taken you so long to establish a real solar market? Well, the good news is it’s now heating up. But, that means so is the competition! So, how do you build a profitable solar business in one of the most competitive markets in the U.S.?Mike Vergona, the founder of Urban Solar, has been a key player in Florida’s solar industry for over a decade, and has become one of the most respected and referred solar installers in the state. Mike’s

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736: How To Build Substations For Renewable Energy In...

SunCast ·

2024/09/03

One of the most common critical path bottlenecks of any infrastructure project, energy or otherwise, is the transformer and substation. The interconnection of the power plant to the electrical grid requires this hardware - and it’s famously hard to come by these days, with lead times often in excess of 18 months. If you’re involved in renewable energy, in particular EPC services, you know the pressure to deliver projects faster than ever. Dan Girard, CEO of Alternative Power Generation

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735: How to Avoid Common Intellectual Property Mistakes

SunCast ·

2024/08/30

Knowing when and why to invest in patents can be a game-changer for your startup. But what’s the right strategy to ensure your intellectual property is truly protected? And how do you know WHEN is the right time to take this crucial step?Patent attorney Russ Krajec brings more than two decades of experience to bear in this insider's perspective on navigating the treacherous world of Intellectual Property Rights. Russ, an attorney by trade, is also an author and angel investor who has

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01:18:14

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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01:06:06

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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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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