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The Solar Journey Podcast

Dr. Torsten Brammer

Host Torsten Brammer wants to investigate the question; “What does it take to get solar to the next level?”. On the podcast he interviews industry experts, discussing their journey in the solar industry and opinions on current topics and events.

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01:05:05

S210: "Inside the Hydrogen Bubble" with Klemens Ilse...

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2024/12/11

In the final episode of Season 2 of The Solar Journey, Torsten tackles one of the most debated areas of energy transition technology: green hydrogen production and usage. Putting the hydrogen-hype under a microscope, this episode taps the knowledge of a global expert in the field who, somewhat surprisingly, has some inconvenient truths to share.Joining Torsten is Dr. Klemens Ilse, a physicist and materials diagnostics expert at the Fraunhofer Institute, where he leads research on materials for

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S209: "Mind the Gap" with Christian Langen & Tobias...

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2024/11/28

In the penultimate episode of season two, we've got a double header for you! Torsten reconnects with returning guests Christian Langen and Tobias Schütt, co-founders of Cleantech Bridge, a startup bridging the gap between venture capital and infrastructure funding for the rollout of innovative clean technologies. With decades of combined experience in the solar and energy storage industries, Christian and Tobias are tackling one of the most pressing challenges in renewable energy: scaling successful

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S208: "TOPCon of the Class" with Oliver...

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2024/11/21

This week on The Solar Journey, Torsten speaks with Oliver Schulz-Wittmann, CTO of Holosolis, a veteran of the solar technological development. With a career spanning innovative startups, major R&D projects, and important roles in solar manufacturing, Oliver has seen a lot!From humble beginnings analyzing samples for radioactivity post-Chernobyl during his time in civil service, Oliver is currently leading plans to establish a 5 GW solar cell and module manufacturing facility in France. He

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S207: "Starting Up Solar" with Karolina Attspodina of...

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2024/11/15

This week on The Solar Journey, Torsten sits down with Karolina Attspodina, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of WeDoSolar. Karolina’s journey into the solar industry was informed by the desire to expand the boundaries of PV applications – giving apartment dwellers and renters the chance to benefit from the technology. Her company, WeDoSolar, specializes in smart balcony solar systems. And she has plenty of advice for clean technology entrepreneurs. As Karolina explains, "When you’re building a

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S206: "Straight Shooter" with Andrew Blakers of ANU

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2024/11/05

In the first episode back after our mid-season break, Torsten reconnects with Andrew Blakers, who he studied under at the Australian National University back in the nineties. Andrew is a true trailblazer in renewable energy and a developer and fierce advocate for solar technology. This episode explores Andrew’s journey from a student of physics at UNSW to renewable energy visionary. With a blend of both sunny optimism and biting realism, Andrew offers insights into the challenges and

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S205: "Going Big, Offgrid" with Ndiarka Mbodji

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2024/10/30

This week's episode of The Solar Journey takes us to sub-Saharan Africa with Ndiarka Mbodji, CEO and founder of Kowry Energy, as the company rolls out sustainable energy solutions across the continent.Ndiarka's background in chemistry and business management, plus a 15 year tenure in the corporate world at Rolls-Royce, led her to excel in operational roles. But it was her deep connection to Senegal, and her goal of helping the people there gain economic sovereignty, that led to her career shift

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S204: "PV Papa" with Martin Green of UNSW

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2024/10/08

This week Torsten sits down with one of the most influential voices in the solar research community, Martin Green, aka “the father of modern PV,” for a retrospective look at the early history and rapid progress of solar technology. Martin’s groundbreaking work has shaped the industry as we know it, and his story is one of innovation and grasping opportunities as they arose. His early interest in microelectronics in Australia in the 1960s led to developing world-record-setting solar cells in the

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S203: "Don't Call it a Comeback" with Gunter Erfurt

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2024/10/01

In a special extended episode of The Solar Journey, Torsten Brammer speaks with influential industry voice, Gunter Erfurt, former CEO of Meyer Burger Technology AG, in his first interview since parting ways with the European manufacturing giant.From his beginnings as a student of physics to one of the most well-known faces in Europe's solar manufacturing segment, Gunter's solar journey has taken him to unexpected places. He opens up about Meyer Burger’s bold pivot to solar cell and module

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S202: "Data Decoded" with Jenny Chase of BloombergNEF

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2024/09/24

In our second episode of the season, Torsten is joined at The smarter E in Munich by trailblazing solar analyst Jenny Chase, who was the first member of the BloombergNEF solar analyst team. Jenny, who has spent over 17 years shaping solar market intelligence, shares her journey from studying physics at Cambridge University to leading one of the world’s top sources for solar data and analysis. Jenny walks us through the early days of solar, back when the price of polysilicon was astronomical and

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54:48

S201: "California Dreamin'" with Howard Wenger of...

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2024/09/17

We're kicking off Season 2 of The Solar Journey with solar industry leader Howard Wenger, President of Nextracker! In this episode, host Dr. Torsten Brammer dives deep into Howard's incredible 40-year journey, from waiting in gas lines during the 1970's oil crisis to leading one of the world's most innovative solar tracker companies. Howard shares how he fell in love with photovoltaics (spoiler: he may bleed silicon!) and never looked back. He walks us through the early days of solar, when costs

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Episode #022 Christian Langen

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2023/05/31

In episode #022 of The Solar Journey, Dr. Torsten Brammer talks with Christian Langen Founder and Senior Advisor of Dynago. Christian has been active in leading solar businesses for about 20 years, from manufacturing wafers, cells, and modules with Sovello, building solar systems, and selling components with Conergy to selling inverters worldwide as Executive VP for SMA. For 10 years, he has been helping entrepreneurs and leaders in the industry as an independent advisor and board director. He is

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Episode #021 Tim Meyer

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2023/02/21

In this episode, Torsten Brammer talks to Tim Meyer, the owner of 3Epunkt, a consultancy for renewable solutions with renewable energy & sector coupling. Tim has more than 27 years of technology and management experience in the renewable energy and energy industry. Together with Torsten, he takes a closer look at our current situation in the European Energy market – specifically Germany. What challenges are we facing right now? How did we cope with the energy crisis so far? And what does it take to

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Episode #020 Dr. Volker Quaschning

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2023/01/25

In this episode, Dr. Torsten Brammer talks to Dr. Volker Quaschning, a professor of renewable energy systems at the Berlin University of Applied Sciences Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin. Moreover, Volker is a co-founder of Scientists for Future, the author of multiple books, and a successful podcaster and YouTuber for renewable energy topics.So this talk is about the dedication to make information about renewable energy and climate change transparent and assessable for all people, also

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Episode #019 - Africa GreenTec (Torsten Schreiber &...

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2023/01/11

This episode is truly inspiring ☀️. Renewable energy can really make a difference in the world and improve living conditions and perspectives of whole communities. Africa GreenTec, empowers people to achieve more self-determination and growth through sustainable energy solutions. But it is easier said than done because electricity works differently in other countries. It is not only about access, but also about the quality of electricity, which requires tailored solutions. Torsten Brammer wants to

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Episode #018 - Jörg Althaus

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2022/12/21

In this episode, Torsten Brammer talks to a pioneer in the field of quality insurance for PV power plants. Jörg Althaus is the Director of Engineering Services, QA, and ESG at Clean Energy Associates. CEA provides engineering and technical support services for #PV and battery storage. Before his current position, Jörg held various positions at TÜV Rheinland, a leading Testing, Inspection, Certification body in the solar industry. You should listen to this podcast episode if you... 👉 ... want to

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Episode #017 - Jürgen Sutterlüti

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2022/12/08

In episode #017 Torsten Brammer and Jürgen Sutterlüti talk about the optimization of solar power plants by using Edge computing and cloud-based processing. Jürgen Sutterlüti is responsible for the energy business segment and cloud platform development at Gantner Instruments, a global leader in modular and flexible data acquisition systems. He gives an overview of the key challenges in operating solar power plants and describes how they can collect and utilize their data in the most

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Episode #016 - Charles Gay

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2022/08/05

In episode #016 of The Solar Journey Podcast, Dr. Torsten Brammer Speaks with Dr. Charles Gay. Charlie Gay is a pioneer in the PV manufacturing industry with over 45 years of solar experience. He served most of his career in the private sector as leader at ARCO Solar, Siemens Solar Industries, ASE Americas, and Applied Materials. Dr. Gay also led the Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) for the U.S. Department of Energy and served as Director of the National Renewable Energy Lab. He is co-founder

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01:15:59

Episode #015 - Mario Schirru

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2022/06/30

In episode #015 of The Solar Journey podcast, Dr. Torsten Brammer speaks with Mario Schirru. Mario Schirru has been in the renewable energy business since 2008 when he started his career as a Project Developer for GEO mbH. Five years later, he moved to Germany and started working as an Investment Manager for Capital Stage AG, now Encavis AG. In 2015 he was appointed Investment Director and took over the responsibility for the company's investment activities. Finally, in 2019, he became responsible

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Episode #014 - Torsten Brammer At The University Of...

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2022/05/12

In episode #014 Dr. Torsten Brammer speaks with the University of Freiburg located in Fahnenbergplatz, Germany. Dr. Brammer is the host and founder of The Solar Journey Podcast, and currently serves as the CEO of WAVELABS Solar Metrology Systems GmbH, and CEO for Photovoltaic Research and Consulting. With the University of Freiburg, Dr. Brammer discusses his personal solar journey and what he's learned as the show's host (from other solar experts). Tune in to hear more. Connect with Dr. Torsten

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Episode #013 - Dr. Pierre Verlinden

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2022/04/22

In episode #013 Dr. Torsten Brammer speaks with Dr. Pierre Verlinden. Dr. Verlinden is a photovoltaic (PV) scientist with 40 years of experience in high-efficiency silicon solar cell technology, IBC silicon cells, Concentrator photovoltaic (CPV), multi-junction III-V solar cells, detectors, optoelectronic and power devices. The founder and managing director of Amrock, he specializes in design, process development and integration, modeling and characterization. His experience also includes the

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