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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

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5:47

SMP 255: The Solar Market Is Repricing Risk

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2025/12/23

In episode 40 of The League, Benoy Thanjan (The Solar Maverick) and David Magid break down why the solar market is undergoing a fundamental repricing of risk.Distributed generation platforms are coming to market as large players recycle capital and reset return expectations. At the same time, land is emerging as a major bottleneck. Costs are rising, competition is intensifying, and traditional land-option strategies no longer work. Layer in permitting delays and growing uncertainty, and risk is

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35:17

SMP 254: Quantum Dots Meet Solar: Inside UbiQD’s...

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2025/12/17

In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, host Benoy Thanjan sits down with Dr. Hunter McDaniel, CEO of UbiQD, a quantum materials company redefining how light interacts with solar technology.Hunter breaks down quantum dots and explains how this nanotechnology can dramatically improve solar performance by optimizing the light spectrum. The conversation dives deep into UbiQD’s landmark supply agreement with First Solar, including how quantum dots can significantly boost bifacial solar

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44:29

SMP 253: Scaling Solar With AI: Turning Cold...

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2025/12/10

Episode Summary:Benoy sits down with MyWorkerAI founder William Szamosszegi to talk about how an “AI sales team as a service” can automate research, outreach, and lead generation for founders and renewable energy companies. They also dive into AI’s impact on the solar industry, personal branding, and the mindset tools entrepreneurs need to win in an AI-driven world. Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, solar developer and consulting firm, and a strategic

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7:42

SMP 252: The Solar Coaster: Rising Tariffs,...

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2025/12/07

In episode 39 of The League, David Magid and Benoy Thanjan break down the latest developments reshaping the clean-energy market. They cover the Pine Gate Renewables bankruptcy, the push for new U.S. restrictions on Chinese solar and grid equipment, and the detention of Qcells shipments under UFLPA. David also highlights Section 232 tariff impacts and Google DeepMind’s new GenCast AI weather-forecasting model. Host Bio: Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, solar

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48:32

SMP 251: How Investors Evaluate Solar Platforms and...

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2025/12/02

Episode Summary:In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy sits down with Rob Sternthal, Managing Director at Expedition Infrastructure Partners, to break down how investors evaluate solar platforms and development pipelines. Rob brings more than 20 years of experience in investment banking, tax equity, structured finance, and renewable energy, and he explains the real criteria that determine platform value today. Benoy and Rob discuss why platforms are being repriced, how rising SG&A

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43:33

SMP 250: What’s holding back solar power in America?

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2025/11/28

Episode Summary:In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, host Benoy Thanjan jumps to the other side of the mic with Kevin (“Kadro”) and Mike (“Higo”) from Climate Hive. They dig into the massive cost declines in solar and storage, why solar is a technology and not a fuel, and the impact of Let’s Share the Sun’s recent work in Puerto Rico. The conversation also explores how financing and innovation are accelerating clean energy adoption. Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder

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34:26

SMP 249: The Future of Renewable Energy Talent:...

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2025/11/19

In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, host Benoy Thanjan talks with Jon Semingson, President of Peak Demand, a leading recruitment firm focused on renewable energy and clean technology. Jon shares an inside look at how the intense growth of solar, storage and broader renewables is reshaping the talent market, what companies are doing right and wrong when hiring, and what candidates should focus on to stand out.Benoy and Jon also dive into how recent policy changes and the “Big Beautiful

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4:49

SMP 248: Solar Dominates 2025 Energy Additions;...

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2025/11/13

Solar Dominates 2025 Energy Additions; Nuclear Sees Major ExpansionWelcome to our weekly Renewable Energy Briefing! Stay informed on the latest industry trends. Episode #38 Briefing Highlights: -U.S. government and Westinghouse in $80 billion deal for new nuclear power -Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) in a massive deal to acquire utility giant AES -New federal report shows solar made up almost three-quarters of all new power in 2025 (19GW) -Federal government cancels $7 billion for

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39:44

SMP 247: C&I Rooftop Solar in 2025: PPAs, Storage,...

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2025/11/09

Episode Summary:Host Benoy Thanjan sits down with Nick Kerwin, VP at New Energy Equity and Versiris Energy, to break down what’s next for C&I rooftop solar, community solar, and storage. We talk market dynamics, project finance, interconnection realities, and how policy changes (the “Big Beautiful Bill” and related guidance) could reshape deal structures and timelines. Nick shares field-tested tactics for originating bankable projects, speeding development, and building durable

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38:01

SMP 246: Solar Branding 101: Your Website Is Digital...

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2025/11/01

Episode Summary:Benoy sits down with co-host and Squarespace designer Li Wang to unpack how your website functions as core digital real estate for any solar brand. They cover platform choices, SEO that attracts qualified leads, and design tactics that convert visitors into discovery calls. Li also shares behind-the-scenes lessons from building the new Solar Maverick Podcast site and refreshing Reneu Energy’s web presence. Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu

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8:06

SMP 245: Community Solar Slowdown & the Grid Power...

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2025/10/28

This is episode 37 of The League, hosts David Magid and Benoy Thanjan (aka The Solar Maverick) break down the biggest clean energy headlines of the week. They discuss why community solar installations fell 36% in early 2025, how storage pairing and IRA incentives could reignite growth, and the impact of Abby Hopper’s departure from SEIA after nine years of leadership. David also unpacks the Grid Power Act and how new FERC mandates could finally ease the interconnection backlog. Tune in for clean

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32:51

SMP 244: The Science of Solar Site Selection

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2025/10/24

Episode Summary:In this special crossover episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, host Benoy Thanjan sits down with Ana Conde from PVcase originally featured on her Watt Matters Podcast to break down one of the most critical stages of solar project development: site selection and feasibility. From choosing the right land and navigating interconnection hurdles to understanding permitting, moratoriums, and evolving market dynamics, Benoy shares hard-earned lessons from developing over 100 MW of solar

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SMP 243: Energy Market Shake-Ups & the Rise of Solar...

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2025/10/20

This is episode 36 of The League, hosts David Magid and Benoy Thanjan (aka The Solar Maverick) break down the biggest clean energy headlines of the week.They cover: TotalEnergies’ $1.25B sale to KKR and what it signals about renewable asset valuations. The collapse of $24B in U.S. Hydrogen Hub contracts and the broader implications for hydrogen’s future. The IEA’s downgraded global renewable forecast—and why solar still leads the way. The growing opportunity in solar repowering, where upgrading

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33:06

SMP 242: Inside Imperial Star’s U.S. Module Strategy

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2025/10/16

Episode Summary:Chris Lettman of Imperial Star Solar, an American-made solar module manufacturer, joins Benoy on the Solar Maverick Podcast to unpack how projects truly qualify for the 10% domestic content adder, why U.S. cells and traceability drive eligibility, and what U.S. manufacturing looks like at Imperial Star’s Houston facility. They also discuss supply realities, Tier 1 vs. bankability, and practical insights for developers and EPCs when procuring panels. Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy

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SMP 241: Solstice: Turning RECs into Community Impact

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2025/10/09

Episode Summary:In this episode, Benoy Thanjan sits down with Sandhya Murali, Co-Founder & CEO of Solstice, and Sam Cote, Account Executive, to discuss the launch of Solstice’s groundbreaking Community Benefit REC program. It is an innovative structure that channels corporate sustainability investments directly into underserved communities. The program debuted in 2024 with Microsoft as one of the first pilot customers, marking a new chapter where renewable-energy certificates fund measurable

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SMP 240: U.S. Solar Policy Pivot & NYC Climate Week...

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2025/10/06

This is Episode 35 of the League. You give us five minutes, we’ll give you the best clean energy news. Benoy and David recap NYC Climate Week and the week’s biggest energy storylines: a reported Trump-era policy pivot away from solar (ITC cuts, federal-land limits, tariffs) and what that could mean for installs; FEOC (Foreign Entity of Concern) supply-chain uncertainty; Blue Ridge Power layoffs. Plus, takeaways from nuclear policy sessions and stubbornly rising power prices. Host Bio: David

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28:15

SMP 239: Solar Insurance 101

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2025/10/02

Episode Summary:Benoy sits down with Dimitrios Parikos, Senior Managing Director for Global Energy & Climate Tech Practice at Brown & Brown Risk Solutions, to unpack how insurance fits into underwriting, what coverages matter from construction through operations, how to navigate hail/wildfire risk, and why engaging a broker early protects your projects. Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, solar developer and consulting firm, and a strategic

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4:28

SMP 238: RE+ Las Vegas 2025: V2G Luxury Vehicle...

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2025/09/30

Live from RE+ Las Vegas 2025! On episode 34 of the League, David Magid and Benoy Thanjan covered the top clean energy trends we’re seeing: Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) innovation — Acura’s 2026 luxury EV showcases how EV batteries can provide backup power, resilience, and even revenue for homeowners while integrating into virtual power plants. EPC + supply chain bottlenecks — With new ITC rules and project rushes, developers must coordinate early with EPCs and suppliers to avoid costly delays. M&A

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SMP 237: Community Solar, Safe Harbor, and Scaling...

Solar Maverick Podcast ·

2025/09/26

In the 34th episode of the League Podcast, Benoy Thanjan and David Magid break down the most important trends shaping the renewable energy market today. In just five minutes, we cover the biggest opportunities and risks facing developers, investors, and innovators in solar, storage, and beyond.Key Takeaways Data Centers Driving Demand – Over 9.4 GW of interconnection applications in New Jersey’s PSEG market in the last 12 months, led by data centers and advanced manufacturing. Community Solar

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SMP 236: Solar for All Terminated: Policy Shifts and...

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2025/09/24

In this episode 32 of The League, hosts David Magid and Benoy Thanjan (Reneu Energy, Solar Maverick Podcast) break down the biggest solar and clean energy headlines of the week. Topics we cover today: Solar for All Terminated: The Trump administration halts the $7B program, impacting nearly 1M low-income households. Legal challenges are expected. U.S. Solar Growth Slows: Utility-scale solar grew just 10% in mid-2025 vs. mid-2024 — a sharp drop from the 33% growth seen the prior year. Texas

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