Podcasts about distributed generation

What is the potential of Distributed Generation in Lebanon and the concept of Smart Grids? How do advanced metering systems, grid automation, and demand response contribute to improving energy efficiency and grid management? Laury Haytayan, Energy Expert in the Middle East and North Africa hosts Joseph El Assad, Dean of the School of Engineering at Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, and Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Advisor. At Energy Espresso, our commitment lies in exploring and presenting sustainable solutions to Lebanon's environmental, social, and economic challenges. We aim to equip our audience with the knowledge and inspiration to actively contribute to positive change.

My guest on the show today is Nathan Mazurek, Chairman and CEO of Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: PPSI). Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. is a leader in the design, manufacture, integration, refurbishment, service and distribution of electric power systems, distributed energy resources, power generation equipment and mobile EV charging solutions for applications in the utility, industrial and commercial markets, according the company's website. I first met Nathan prior to our conference, the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VEGAS 2023, and since their presentation at the event, the company has announced numerous orders for the E-Boost and E-Bloc products. I invited Nathan on today to discuss the company's progress, as well as: Better understand the distributed generation and EV charging markets E-Boost and E-Block product differentiation as compared to their peers; and, Nathan's 3-5 year vision for the company For more information about Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc., please visit: https://www.pioneerpowersolutions.com/ This podcast was recorded and is being made available by SNN, Inc. (together with its affiliates and its and their employees, “SNN”) solely for informational purposes. SNN is not providing or undertaking to provide any financial, economic, legal, accounting, tax, or other advice in or by virtue of this podcast. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in this podcast are general in nature, and such information, statements, comments, views, and opinions, and the viewing of/listening to this podcast are not intended to be and should not be construed as the provision of investment advice by SNN. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast do not constitute and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or other course of action. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast (including by guest speakers who are not officers, employees, or agents of SNN) are not necessarily those of SNN and may not be current. Reference to any specific third-party entity, product, service, materials, or content does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the SNN. SNN assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. The views expressed by guest speakers are their own and their appearance on this podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. SNN does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements, comments, views, or opinions contained in this podcast, which may include forward-looking statements where actual results may differ materially. SNN does not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change, or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions set forth in this podcast. SNN EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. By accessing this podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this podcast, are the property of SNN, or used by SNN with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this podcast may save and use information contained in the podcast only for personal or other non-commercial educational purposes. No other use, including without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing of this podcast may be made without the prior written consent of SNN.

The following article of the energy industry is: “Challenges, Opportunities for Distributed Generation in Mexico” by Juan Manuel Ávila Hernández, Co-Founder & CEO of TOP Energy

On this episode of Know Power, Suedeen Kelly discusses various topics related to the energy sector, including stimulating demand for clean energy through community solar developments and state contracts with offshore wind developers. She also highlights the challenges of increasing the percentage of renewable energy on the grid and the need for backup generation when renewable sources drop. Additionally, she shares insights on the challenges of fitting new technologies like distributed generation into existing markets and the potential for reinvestment of infrastructure in communities through payments in lieu of taxes and other revenue streams. Lastly, she delves into the incentives available for investment in hydrogen and the challenges of storage and elasticity in how storage works. Tune in for an informative discussion on the current state and future of the energy sector.Guest bio: Suedeen Kelly is a private practice attorney who represents clients across the energy, electricity, and new fuels sectors. She is well-versed in the Inflation Reduction Act and often represents clients in hydrogen and carbon capture. Kelly also works with clients in natural gas and sustainable aviation fuels sectors. Representing startups, entrepreneurs, independent developers, utilities, investors, and Native American governments, Kelly has a unique perspective on the energy transition. Her client base covers all facets of the electricity landscape, including tech platforms and renewables, and she advocates for a cleaner energy future.__________________________________________________________________________________________________[00:00:50] Suedeen Kelly's role as a leader in clean energy[00:06:45] Challenges for sustainable business and investments[00:10:03] How distributed generation can integrate small energy sources efficiently[00:14:26] Power markets' shift towards green energy sources[00:16:23] California's unified advantage relative to other major regions in the US[00:20:56] How power markets optimize for supply and demand but not consumer choice[00:23:44] Why some states are using contracts to promote clean energy[00:28:36] Native American communities partnering in energy projects[00:34:50] Tax incentives and funding for infrastructure projects[00:37:11] Hydrogen offers potential, with incentives available[00:41:17] Congress struggles with energy policy diversity[00:46:45] Power reliability challenges that come with the implementation of renewables[00:51:29] Pumped hydro storage as a good backup optionLearn more and stay up to date at KnowPowerShow.comConnect with our HostsNoha SidhomLinkedInMike BorgattiLinkedInGabel Associates

Camila Ramos, founder and managing director of Clean Energy Latin America (CELA), joins Sarah Devine and Rebecca Abou-Chedid for a conversation about renewable energy in Brazil. We discuss why distributed generation has made more inroads there than traditional utility-scale generation, what barriers distributed generation companies still face in the country, and more.

Economic and energy advisory company Meridian Economics is warning that the immediate implementation of Eskom's proposed retail tariff plan could severely disincentivise investment into the large distributed generation plants required to reduce or end load-shedding. The plan, which the utility says is necessary to rebalance variable and fixed charges in light of technology changes under way in the sector, has already met with stiff opposition from some residential customers and opposition political parties after the plan was submitted to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for approval. There has been particular anxiety over reports that Eskom customers with solar systems will be charged a ‘levy' of more than R930 a month to remain grid connected; reports that Eskom has refuted, stating the restructuring will apply to all customers and forms part of a ‘revenue neutral' effort to modernise the tariff structure to be more cost reflective. The utility has acknowledged, however, that individual customers may pay more or less, depending on the changes approved and their consumption profiles. In a new briefing paper, Meridian Economics says it supports the restructuring of Eskom's tariffs to become more cost-reflective. However, it raises concerns about what impact the proposed changes will have on the nascent distributed generation market, and in particular on those large independent power producer (IPP) facilities that intend wheeling electricity to multiple smaller customers. This market has been stimulated only recently by a reform that initially raised the licence-exemption threshold from 1 MW to 100 MW – a cap that is in the process of being eliminated entirely in line with interventions announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on July 25 to tackle the worsening load-shedding crisis. However, Meridian warns that a large portion of the wheeling market for IPP power could “grind to a halt for several years” if the tariff restructuring being sought by Eskom were to be implemented from April 1, 2023, as proposed. The paper asserts that, while the rebalancing might be appropriate in a market that has sufficient supply, it is “fundamentally counterproductive” in a market that is short of energy, as it sends the incorrect pricing signals to generation investors and purchasers of power. It also presupposes that Eskom is indeed able to provide generation “backup” to customers when it patently is not able to do so, Meridian adds. The analysis shows that under the prevailing tariff structure, there is sufficient margin for a customer entering into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with a wheeling solar photovoltaic (PV) or wind IPP to achieve a meaningful saving of at least 10% on their electricity bill for both PV and wind wheeling projects. Should the new tariff structure be implemented next year, however, there will be a 25% decrease in the value of PV energy that is wheeled, and a 15% decrease in the value of wheeled wind energy. The calculations emerged from an analysis of how changes to time-of-use periods and the introduction of fixed standby or generation capacity charges, together with commensurate reductions to the energy charges, will affect 100 MW wheeling wind and PV IPPs. “This reduced value proposition has the potential to delay investments towards the end of the decade, once the overall Eskom tariff has increased and the market PPA range has decreased sufficiently to offer a meaningful saving to the customer.” To address this unintended consequence at a time when the country is seeking to accelerate rather than retard investment in distributed generation, Meridian says Eskom should commit not to implement the restructuring “overnight in 2023”. To further reduce the regulatory uncertainty for investors created by these proposals, clarity should be provided on how and when these reforms will be implemented in a way that does not undermine the required market expansion. “While further detailed work will be required...

Economic and energy advisory company Meridian Economics is warning that the immediate implementation of Eskom's proposed retail tariff plan could severely disincentivise investment into the large distributed generation plants required to reduce or end load-shedding. The plan, which the utility says is necessary to rebalance variable and fixed charges in light of technology changes under way in the sector, has already met with stiff opposition from some residential customers and opposition political parties after the plan was submitted to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for approval. There has been particular anxiety over reports that Eskom customers with solar systems will be charged a ‘levy' of more than R930 a month to remain grid connected; reports that Eskom has refuted, stating the restructuring will apply to all customers and forms part of a ‘revenue neutral' effort to modernise the tariff structure to be more cost reflective. The utility has acknowledged, however, that individual customers may pay more or less, depending on the changes approved and their consumption profiles. In a new briefing paper, Meridian Economics says it supports the restructuring of Eskom's tariffs to become more cost-reflective. However, it raises concerns about what impact the proposed changes will have on the nascent distributed generation market, and in particular on those large independent power producer (IPP) facilities that intend wheeling electricity to multiple smaller customers. This market has been stimulated only recently by a reform that initially raised the licence-exemption threshold from 1 MW to 100 MW – a cap that is in the process of being eliminated entirely in line with interventions announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on July 25 to tackle the worsening load-shedding crisis. However, Meridian warns that a large portion of the wheeling market for IPP power could “grind to a halt for several years” if the tariff restructuring being sought by Eskom were to be implemented from April 1, 2023, as proposed. The paper asserts that, while the rebalancing might be appropriate in a market that has sufficient supply, it is “fundamentally counterproductive” in a market that is short of energy, as it sends the incorrect pricing signals to generation investors and purchasers of power. It also presupposes that Eskom is indeed able to provide generation “backup” to customers when it patently is not able to do so, Meridian adds. The analysis shows that under the prevailing tariff structure, there is sufficient margin for a customer entering into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with a wheeling solar photovoltaic (PV) or wind IPP to achieve a meaningful saving of at least 10% on their electricity bill for both PV and wind wheeling projects. Should the new tariff structure be implemented next year, however, there will be a 25% decrease in the value of PV energy that is wheeled, and a 15% decrease in the value of wheeled wind energy. The calculations emerged from an analysis of how changes to time-of-use periods and the introduction of fixed standby or generation capacity charges, together with commensurate reductions to the energy charges, will affect 100 MW wheeling wind and PV IPPs. “This reduced value proposition has the potential to delay investments towards the end of the decade, once the overall Eskom tariff has increased and the market PPA range has decreased sufficiently to offer a meaningful saving to the customer.” To address this unintended consequence at a time when the country is seeking to accelerate rather than retard investment in distributed generation, Meridian says Eskom should commit not to implement the restructuring “overnight in 2023”. To further reduce the regulatory uncertainty for investors created by these proposals, clarity should be provided on how and when these reforms will be implemented in a way that does not undermine the required market expansion. “While further detailed work will be required...

Utilities and their commissions are watching customers embrace distributed generation and battery investments that could impact existing rate design and returns on equity. Lillian Federico, a Commodity Insights research director for S&P Global's Capital IQ, joins EnergyCents this week to discuss the evolution of utility rate design, and how growing climate and resilience priorities from US consumers may impact designs of the future. Learn more about Capital IQ Pro: https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/solutions/sp-capital-iq-pro Learn more about S&P Global's Power and Renewables coverage that caters to industry https://ihsmarkit.com/products/power-renewables-energy-markets.html and financial sector customers https://ihsmarkit.com/products/energyview-gas-power-renewables.html Join the conversation at energycents@ihsmarkit.com.

If you've been following along the touchstones that make up the community solar market… “In this final episode of our 5-part series, we still have one more segment of this quilt of knowledge left to weave - the money - how does it work? You heard David Sandbank in Episode 1 refer to the Value Stack. The ways in which the market participants are incentivized to participate is an important element of any complete understanding of an industry sufficient that you could actually begin to participate in it. So, today I'm sitting down with Sy Kim, an industry veteran who has become a go-to resource for those who wish to develop market entry and business development plans for community solar. I first met Sy back when he was a project developer at SunPower before he went on to take senior leadership roles in NRG Energy and what would become Clearway. Sy's market understanding surpasses most others I've met when it comes to explaining the one piece left to unravel in this tapestry - just how does the revenue in these projects stack up?  We discuss RECs, Tax Equity, market constraints & More.  From types of offtakers to credit risk, incentives and customer mix, this final discussion will hopefully help fill any remaining gaps in your understanding of just exactly what community solar is and how you can participate in this high-growth opportunity. You can learn more about today's guest and our expert lineup along with what else is to come in the series athttps://www.mysuncast.com/communitysolar ( www.mysuncast.com/communitysolar)  Did you miss the series so far? CONSIDER THIS YOUR “COMMUNITY SOLAR 101” In this 5-part series, we answer: How does Community Solar work, and what are the Policy frameworks that support it's expansion? Is the development of Community Solar that much different from other solar verticals (C&I, Utility)? How does this segment of the industry enable a more just & equitable solar offering? Who are the customers and how are they acquired for Community Solar as compared with other verticals? And, How does the money flow into, through and out of these projects for the various stakeholders? The Community Solar series presented in partnership withhttps://www.edprnadg.com/ ( EDP Renewables N. America, Distributed Generation.) You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make SunCast free for you, here:https://www.mysuncast.com/sponsors ( www.mysuncast.com/sponsors) And you can always find the resources and learn more about today's guest, recommendations, book links, and more than 485 other founder stories and startup advice athttps://www.mysuncast.com/ ( www.mysuncast.com). You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on https://www.twitter.com/nicomeo (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus/ (LinkedIn) or email.

If you've been following along the touchstones that make up the community solar market… “In this final episode of our 5-part series, we still have one more segment of this quilt of knowledge left to weave - the money - how does it work? You heard David Sandbank in Episode 1 refer to the Value Stack. The ways in which the market participants are incentivized to participate is an important element of any complete understanding of an industry sufficient that you could actually begin to participate in it. So, today I'm sitting down with Sy Kim, an industry veteran who has become a go-to resource for those who wish to develop market entry and business development plans for community solar. I first met Sy back when he was a project developer at SunPower before he went on to take senior leadership roles in NRG Energy and what would become Clearway. Sy's market understanding surpasses most others I've met when it comes to explaining the one piece left to unravel in this tapestry - just how does the revenue in these projects stack up?  We discuss RECs, Tax Equity, market constraints & More.  From types of offtakers to credit risk, incentives and customer mix, this final discussion will hopefully help fill any remaining gaps in your understanding of just exactly what community solar is and how you can participate in this high-growth opportunity. You can learn more about today's guest and our expert lineup along with what else is to come in the series athttps://www.mysuncast.com/communitysolar ( www.mysuncast.com/communitysolar)  Did you miss the series so far? CONSIDER THIS YOUR “COMMUNITY SOLAR 101” In this 5-part series, we answer: How does Community Solar work, and what are the Policy frameworks that support it's expansion? Is the development of Community Solar that much different from other solar verticals (C&I, Utility)? How does this segment of the industry enable a more just & equitable solar offering? Who are the customers and how are they acquired for Community Solar as compared with other verticals? And, How does the money flow into, through and out of these projects for the various stakeholders? The Community Solar series presented in partnership withhttps://www.edprnadg.com/ ( EDP Renewables N. America, Distributed Generation.) You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make SunCast free for you, here:https://www.mysuncast.com/sponsors ( www.mysuncast.com/sponsors) And you can always find the resources and learn more about today's guest, recommendations, book links, and more than 485 other founder stories and startup advice athttps://www.mysuncast.com/ ( www.mysuncast.com). You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on https://www.twitter.com/nicomeo (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus/ (LinkedIn) or email.

So far, we've taken a look at how Policy works at both the State & Federal Level. And we've also heard from a solar developer about the nuance and important differences for community solar from the other verticals. In Episode 4 of this series, we'll hear from Kate Henningsen, Co-founder and COO at Arcadia Power. Prior to joining Arcadia Power as its sixth employee, Kate spent several years as a litigator at an international law firm, providing counsel to businesses on a wide variety of high-stakes issues. She has helped grow Arcadia to perhaps the most well-known among a category of service providers known as “aggregators” in Community Solar. We often hear community solar buyers referred to as subscribers.  But, who actually finds, enrolls and services these subscribers? How does customer acquisition for community solar actually work? And how do you get beyond the general notion that it is just Too Good to be True? To answer these questions and more, I reached out to Kate Henningsen. Kate and the Arcadia team have onboarded more than 200K solar customers, and have eliminated the need for a FICO score as a pre-requisite for subscription. Aggregators serve a critical function in the marketplace to lower customer acquisition costs & address the scalability of the sector.  How? Stay tuned. You can learn more about today's guest and our expert lineup along with what else is to come in the series athttps://www.mysuncast.com/communitysolar ( www.mysuncast.com/communitysolar)  Did you miss the series? CONSIDER THIS YOUR “COMMUNITY SOLAR 101” In this 5-part series, we answer: How does Community Solar work, and what are the Policy frameworks that support it's expansion? Is the development of Community Solar that much different from other solar verticals (C&I, Utility)? How does this segment of the industry enable a more just & equitable solar offering? Who are the customers and how are they acquired for Community Solar as compared with other verticals? And, How does the money flow into, through and out of these projects for the various stakeholders?  The Community Solar series presented in partnership withhttps://www.edprnadg.com/ ( EDP Renewables N. America, Distributed Generation.) You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make SunCast free for you, here:https://www.mysuncast.com/sponsors ( www.mysuncast.com/sponsors) And you can always find the resources and learn more about today's guest, recommendations, book links, and more than 485 other founder stories and startup advice athttps://www.mysuncast.com/ ( www.mysuncast.com). You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, onhttps://www.twitter.com/nicomeo ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus/ ( LinkedIn) or email.

So far, we've taken a look at how Policy works at both the State & Federal Level. And we've also heard from a solar developer about the nuance and important differences for community solar from the other verticals. In Episode 4 of this series, we'll hear from Kate Henningsen, Co-founder and COO at Arcadia Power. Prior to joining Arcadia Power as its sixth employee, Kate spent several years as a litigator at an international law firm, providing counsel to businesses on a wide variety of high-stakes issues. She has helped grow Arcadia to perhaps the most well-known among a category of service providers known as “aggregators” in Community Solar. We often hear community solar buyers referred to as subscribers.  But, who actually finds, enrolls and services these subscribers? How does customer acquisition for community solar actually work? And how do you get beyond the general notion that it is just Too Good to be True? To answer these questions and more, I reached out to Kate Henningsen. Kate and the Arcadia team have onboarded more than 200K solar customers, and have eliminated the need for a FICO score as a pre-requisite for subscription. Aggregators serve a critical function in the marketplace to lower customer acquisition costs & address the scalability of the sector.  How? Stay tuned. You can learn more about today's guest and our expert lineup along with what else is to come in the series athttps://www.mysuncast.com/communitysolar ( www.mysuncast.com/communitysolar)  Did you miss the series? CONSIDER THIS YOUR “COMMUNITY SOLAR 101” In this 5-part series, we answer: How does Community Solar work, and what are the Policy frameworks that support it's expansion? Is the development of Community Solar that much different from other solar verticals (C&I, Utility)? How does this segment of the industry enable a more just & equitable solar offering? Who are the customers and how are they acquired for Community Solar as compared with other verticals? And, How does the money flow into, through and out of these projects for the various stakeholders?  The Community Solar series presented in partnership withhttps://www.edprnadg.com/ ( EDP Renewables N. America, Distributed Generation.) You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make SunCast free for you, here:https://www.mysuncast.com/sponsors ( www.mysuncast.com/sponsors) And you can always find the resources and learn more about today's guest, recommendations, book links, and more than 485 other founder stories and startup advice athttps://www.mysuncast.com/ ( www.mysuncast.com). You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, onhttps://www.twitter.com/nicomeo ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus/ ( LinkedIn) or email.

The US Department of Energy considers community solar “an indispensable source in our future energy mix.”  In Episode 3 of our Community Solar Series, we'll hear from Nicole Steele, Senior advisor for Energy Justice & workforce at the Department of Energy's Solar Energy Technologies Office. Nicole runs the National Community Solar Partnership, which as you heard in Episode 1 has set an ambitious goal of achieving $1B in energy savings across 5M households by the year 2025.  This would represent an increase from 3 to 20GW of community solar capacity in the US, and reflects an average bill reduction of 20%. How does the DOE plan to support this program? Why did it need to exist at all? And how can you benefit from it in your company or community? That's what we intend to understand and illuminate in this discussion with Nicole Steele. Key Questions we cover in this interview: Why is the DOE supporting Community Solar, specifically? Who are the stakeholders DOE is engaging, and how? What is the “5 pathways to success” model that Nicole & DOE offer? And, what are the desired outcomes for this program, beyond the headlines of $1B in energy savings? Tune in to learn more and see how this program might be useful for your community. You can learn more about today's guest and our expert lineup along with what else is to come in the series athttps://www.mysuncast.com/communitysolar ( www.mysuncast.com/communitysolar)  The Community Solar series presented in partnership withhttps://www.edpr.com/north-america/about-us ( EDP Renewables N. America, Distributed Generation.) You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make SunCast free for you, here:https://www.mysuncast.com/sponsors ( www.mysuncast.com/sponsors) And you can always find the resources and learn more about today's guest, recommendations, book links, and more than 485 other founder stories and startup advice athttps://www.mysuncast.com/ ( www.mysuncast.com). You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, onhttps://www.twitter.com/nicomeo ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus/ ( LinkedIn) or email.

The US Department of Energy considers community solar “an indispensable source in our future energy mix.”  In Episode 3 of our Community Solar Series, we'll hear from Nicole Steele, Senior advisor for Energy Justice & workforce at the Department of Energy's Solar Energy Technologies Office. Nicole runs the National Community Solar Partnership, which as you heard in Episode 1 has set an ambitious goal of achieving $1B in energy savings across 5M households by the year 2025.  This would represent an increase from 3 to 20GW of community solar capacity in the US, and reflects an average bill reduction of 20%. How does the DOE plan to support this program? Why did it need to exist at all? And how can you benefit from it in your company or community? That's what we intend to understand and illuminate in this discussion with Nicole Steele. Key Questions we cover in this interview: Why is the DOE supporting Community Solar, specifically? Who are the stakeholders DOE is engaging, and how? What is the “5 pathways to success” model that Nicole & DOE offer? And, what are the desired outcomes for this program, beyond the headlines of $1B in energy savings? Tune in to learn more and see how this program might be useful for your community. You can learn more about today's guest and our expert lineup along with what else is to come in the series athttps://www.mysuncast.com/communitysolar ( www.mysuncast.com/communitysolar)  The Community Solar series presented in partnership with https://www.edprnadg.com/ (EDP Renewables N. America, Distributed Generation). You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make SunCast free for you, here:https://www.mysuncast.com/sponsors ( www.mysuncast.com/sponsors) And you can always find the resources and learn more about today's guest, recommendations, book links, and more than 485 other founder stories and startup advice athttps://www.mysuncast.com/ ( www.mysuncast.com). You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, onhttps://www.twitter.com/nicomeo ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus/ ( LinkedIn) or email.

In  today's Episode 2 of the Community Solar Series, our solar expert is David Kane, a seasoned developer at EDP Renewables. Dave gives us the view from the developer's perspective: What exactly is entailed in his role as project developer? How does the organization rely on he and his team for progress? How does a developer think about policy as an enabler or driver for how to structure his/her time & team? What does the ecosystem of stakeholders look like? What are the kinds of people that one looks for in “local” partners? We learn what unique skill sets community solar developers need. And, I ask the question that seems to really be on many people's minds:  “Are these skills & needs all that different from Utility scale development?”  If you've been wondering How do you decide where (market, team requirements, partner development) to focus the effort? Where do people most often fail or mess up in the development process for community solar? What sets successful projects apart from the rest - what do you look for in a development partner or project? Then this next episode of the Community Solar series is for you! Tune-in, and also if you missed it go queue up Episode 1 from the series with https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/485 (Jeff Cramer) of CCSA. You can learn more about today's guest and our expert lineup along with what else is to come in the series at https://www.mysuncast.com/communitysolar (www.mysuncast.com/communitysolar)  The Community Solar series presented in partnership with https://www.edpr.com/north-america/about-us (EDP Renewables N. America, Distributed Generation.) You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make SunCast free for you, here: https://www.mysuncast.com/sponsors (www.mysuncast.com/sponsors) And you can always find the resources and learn more about today's guest, recommendations, book links, and more than 485 other founder stories and startup advice athttps://www.mysuncast.com/ ( www.mysuncast.com). You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on https://www.twitter.com/nicomeo (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus/ (LinkedIn) or email.

In  today's Episode 2 of the Community Solar Series, our solar expert is David Kane, a seasoned developer at EDP Renewables. Dave gives us the view from the developer's perspective: What exactly is entailed in his role as project developer? How does the organization rely on he and his team for progress? How does a developer think about policy as an enabler or driver for how to structure his/her time & team? What does the ecosystem of stakeholders look like? What are the kinds of people that one looks for in “local” partners? We learn what unique skill sets community solar developers need. And, I ask the question that seems to really be on many people's minds:  “Are these skills & needs all that different from Utility scale development?”  If you've been wondering How do you decide where (market, team requirements, partner development) to focus the effort? Where do people most often fail or mess up in the development process for community solar? What sets successful projects apart from the rest - what do you look for in a development partner or project? Then this next episode of the Community Solar series is for you! Tune-in, and also if you missed it go queue up Episode 1 from the series with https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/485 (Jeff Cramer) of CCSA. You can learn more about today's guest and our expert lineup along with what else is to come in the series at https://www.mysuncast.com/communitysolar (www.mysuncast.com/communitysolar)  The Community Solar series presented in partnership with https://www.edprnadg.com/ (EDP Renewables N. America, Distributed Generation.) You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make SunCast free for you, here: https://www.mysuncast.com/sponsors (www.mysuncast.com/sponsors) And you can always find the resources and learn more about today's guest, recommendations, book links, and more than 485 other founder stories and startup advice athttps://www.mysuncast.com/ ( www.mysuncast.com). You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on https://www.twitter.com/nicomeo (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus/ (LinkedIn) or email.

In this Green Light episode, Catherine is joined by Candice Michalowicz, COO of EDPR Distributed Generation, & Tom Weirich, Senior Marketing Manager at EDP Renewables North America. She speaks with these two brains behind the world's 4th largest renewable energy producer about how EDPR's Distributed Generation business unit - which now clocks over 50 employees - came to fruition just 3 years ago, & it all started with Candice. Catherine also speaks with Tom about his exciting new book that's focused on the cleantech industry's risk-taking pioneers. Candice & Tom also speak about why Walmart chose, & continues to choose, to partner with EDPR on a number of renewable energy projects throughout the U.S. as well as EDPR's recent acquisition of Sunseap Group Pte Ltd. Are you looking for your next role in climate tech? Join the largest growing network of cleantech professionals and be the first to know about when industry leading cleantech companies first post new job openings, from development to finance to marketing, by checking out our website: dylan-green.com/latest-jobs.

Democratic backsliding isn't limited to weak governments abroad.  Rachel Kleinfeld warns about the dangers facing American democracy, including the growing acceptance of intimidation and even political violence in some communities. Rachel Kleinfeld is a senior fellow in the Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where she focuses on issues of rule of law, security, and governance in post-conflict countries, fragile states, and states in transition.  Her work bridges comparative and U.S. democracies through her service on the National Task Force on Election Crises and as the former CEO of the Truman National Security Project.  As the founding CEO of the Truman National Security Project, she spent nearly a decade leading a movement of national security, political, and military leaders working to promote people and policies that strengthen security, stability, rights, and human dignity in America and around the world.  In 2011, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton appointed Kleinfeld to the Foreign Affairs Policy Board, which advises the secretary of state quarterly, a role she served through 2014.  Kleinfeld has consulted on rule of law reform for the World Bank, the European Union, the OECD, the Open Society Institute, and other institutions, and has briefed multiple government agencies in the United States and abroad.  She is the author of “Advancing the Rule of Law Abroad: Next Generation Reform,” which was chosen by Foreign Affairs magazine as one of the best foreign policy books of 2012.  She has also co-authored “Let There Be Light: Electrifying the Developing World with Markets and Distributed Generation.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PODCAST GUEST BIO: Co-led by Managing Director, Andrew Beebe, Obvious invests in world positive early-stage startups like Beyond Meat, Proterra, and Diamond Foundry, and brings perspectives as prior product designers and company operators. Andrew brings to Obvious Ventures a lifelong passion for building companies around sustainable systems and people power. For nearly two decades, Andrew has focused on clean technology and clean energy solutions. He started down the clean tech path with Energy Innovations in 2003, which he grew from a business plan to a major solar developer serving customers like Google, Disney, Sony Pictures, and British Telecom. After selling the company to Suntech in 2008, Andrew served as Chief Commercial Officer at Suntech as well as Vice President of Global Product Strategy. During his tenure, Suntech became the largest solar company in the world. After leaving Suntech, Andrew spent two years as Vice President of Distributed Generation for Nextera Energy, the largest clean energy developer in the U.S. Before his cleantech career, Andrew spent a decade building companies in the early days of “Web 1.0.” In 1998, Andrew co-founded Bigstep.com, an e-commerce platform designed to serve the needs of small businesses entering the Internet age. ------- Here's the transcript of the podcast. ------- QUESTIONS THAT WE COVERED: Business What is your investment focus — e.g., sector, stage, geography, check size? What makes you unique versus the competition? Give us some examples of recent investments that you're excited about. Outside of your current business, what other 1-2 climate or sustainability sectors seem like promising areas in which to start a business? What might those solutions look like? Personal Tell us about 1-2 tips you'd give your “younger” self in order to be faster, more effective, and higher impact. What are some habits and routines that keep you focused, healthy, and sane — e.g., meditations, exercise, productivity hacks? What recommendations do you have for our audience — books, podcasts, quotes, tools? What's the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you — outside of your own family? Closing Do you have any requests, announcements, or final advice for our listeners? ------- PODCAST HOST: Entrepreneurs for Impact is the only private mastermind community for growth-stage CEOs and investors fighting climate change. We're on a mission to help climate leaders supercharge their impacts, share best practices, expand their networks, and reach their full potential. Our invite-only cohorts of 12 executives catalyze personal development and business growth via monthly meetings, annual retreats, a member-only Climate Investor Database, and 1:1 coaching and strategy calls. Today's highly curated Mastermind members represent over $4B in market value and are influencing corporate priorities and infrastructure much larger than that. Peer groups are led by Dr. Chris Wedding who brings $1B+ of investment experience, 60,000+ professional students taught, 25 years of meditation, an obsession with constant improvement, and far too many mistakes to keep to himself. Website: www.entrepreneursforimpact.com Membership benefits: https://bit.ly/3l12Gyg Sample Mastermind members: https://bit.ly/3ipSehS Request more information on membership: https://bit.ly/3mj48eM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/entrepreneurs-for-impact/message

It's season 3, episode 8 - Distributed Demand Resource Response Week! for Public Power Underground. Underground regulars (Karen Heim, Arin Guillory, Ludgie Gelin, and Paul Dockery) are joined by our Podcast Ambassador from California Energy Markets, Jason Fordney this week. The episode includes conversations with Tacoma Power's Ahlmahz Negash grant funding for microgrids and distributed resources, and PNUCC's Shauna McReynolds and Tomás Morrisey about Demand Response and Distributed Generation in the Northwest Power and Conservation Council's draft 2021 Power Plan. 05:18 - Arin Reports 08:46 - The Arizona Corporation Commission is clashing with Arizona Public Service 13:13 - Ahlmahz Negash, PhD, talks Clean Energy Fund awards for grid modernization projects 21:45 - Southern California Edison transitioning residential customers to Time-of-Use rate plans 22:49 - The Diesel-Fired California Dream 30:15 - Shauna McReynolds and Tomás Morrissey talk about Distributed Generation and Demand Response in NWPCC's draft 2021 Power Plan 48:30 - Avista and Puget Sound Energy file final clean energy implementation plans 51:07 - A Bipartisan Infrastructure Package makes it through Congress 53:19 - Dispatches from #EnergyTwitter: Maine Voters reject transmission and John Oliver talks Power Grid 58:17 - TL;DR news stories we ran out of time to discuss Remember to share this with any friends you have that are electric utility enthusiasts like us! Public Power Underground, for electric utility enthusiasts! Public Power Underground, it's work to watch!

Today's Tactical Tuesday is our Final Debate of the Great Debate Series for 2021, and features four solar industry experts - 2 who represent Distributed Generation, and 2 who represent Utility-scale "Central" Generation. The hot topic being debated: "Distributed vs Central Generation - How do we create the 100% Renewable Grid of the Future?" Barbara Lockwood of Arizona Public Service, and Emilie Wangerman of Lightsource BP square off against Barry Cinnamon of Cinnamon Energy Systems, Meredith McClintock of Aurora Solar. This debate is FULL of insights that are sure to leave you pondering which side of the debate YOU are on! Listen now, then vote for the winner at twitter.com/solarfred. Missed the first two Great Debates? Catch them here: You can search for them right in your podcast feed "Great Debate" or you can view them on the web here: http://www.mysuncast.com/debate -- There's a lot we dig into today, so sit back and enjoy When it's done, I'd love if you'd leave us a 5 ⭐ rating & review and it's never been easier: www.ratethispodcast.com/suncast And, find me on Linkedin and let me know what you thought of this episode! (http://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus)  Remember you can always find the resources and learn more about today's guest, recommendations, book links, and more than 400 other founder stories and startup advice as well as sign up for weekly email notifications at www.mysuncast.com. Join the conversation with Nico Johnson, on Twitter, LinkedIn or email

Today's Tactical Tuesday is our Final Debate of the Great Debate Series for 2021, and features four solar industry experts - 2 who represent Distributed Generation, and 2 who represent Utility-scale "Central" Generation. The hot topic being debated: "Distributed vs Central Generation - How do we create the 100% Renewable Grid of the Future?" Barbara Lockwood of Arizona Public Service, and Emilie Wangerman of Lightsource BP square off against Barry Cinnamon of Cinnamon Energy Systems, Meredith McClintock of Aurora Solar. This debate is FULL of insights that are sure to leave you pondering which side of the debate YOU are on! Listen now, then vote for the winner at twitter.com/solarfred. Missed the first two Great Debates? Catch them here: You can search for them right in your podcast feed "Great Debate" or you can view them on the web here: http://www.mysuncast.com/debate -- There's a lot we dig into today, so sit back and enjoy When it's done, I'd love if you'd leave us a 5 ⭐ rating & review and it's never been easier: www.ratethispodcast.com/suncast And, find me on Linkedin and let me know what you thought of this episode! (http://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus)  Remember you can always find the resources and learn more about today's guest, recommendations, book links, and more than 400 other founder stories and startup advice as well as sign up for weekly email notifications at www.mysuncast.com. Join the conversation with Nico Johnson, on Twitter, LinkedIn or email

This episode is made in partnership with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions.  Municipalities across the U.S. experience any number of challenges when building infrastructure projects and energy solutions, but one of the biggest is building with future needs in mind. The issues of resilience and sustainability are front and center in this undertaking, and the guests on this episode are on the front lines of the fight. Join John Failla of Smart Energy Decisions as he hosts a conversation about resilience and sustainability, with his guests Ann Kloose, City of Fresno Manager of Sustainability; Whit Remer, City of Tampa Sustainability and Resilience Officer; and Michael Kilpatrick, Key Segment Manager for State and Local Governments at Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Ann's past experience and role in the City of Fresno [1:54] Whit's past experience and role with the City of Tampa [3:23] Michael's past experience and role with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions [5:16] How does resiliency play into an overall sustainability plan? [6:19] What is happening in municipalities across the U.S. [9:51] How infrastructure can be designed in adaptable and user-friendly ways [16:55] The biggest challenges in building future-ready projects [26:54] Unifying stakeholders around common goals [31:21] Specific projects happening in Fresno and Tampa [33:56] Trends being seen across the United States [40:49] How social equity figures into resiliency [43:33] How do Resiliency and Sustainability work together? In Whit Remer's view, resiliency is the top-line of any sustainability plan. It requires looking at the shocks and stressors that affect the community being served. He says the acronym, E.S.G. — the Environmental, Social, and Governance measurement of energy solutions — is a helpful way to remember what resiliency is all about. Sustainability comes into the picture when the Environmental area is considered. How can we take care of the water, land, and air in a community? A good resiliency plan should include sustainability initiatives to ensure that the provision of energy for the community is not damaging the area, and in fact, is helping to improve the community. There's a “Resiliency Movement” happening in municipalities across the U.S. Michael Kilpatrick has the opportunity to see and hear what a variety of communities across the U.S. are doing to increase both the resiliency and sustainability of their energy solutions. He says that in the past, the two were often not tied together. But things are changing now, due to the impacts of COVID and a growing realization that sustainability and resilience support each other. This new approach is benefiting communities across the nation. Community-wide, resiliency is simply defined as improving the quality of life across the entire population. As an example, the design of streets has an amazing impact on a community. Do they include protected bike lanes? Are they complete and well maintained? Are they aesthetically pleasing? Do they include walking trails or sidewalks as part of their design? These factors and many others create vibrant, connected neighborhoods that provide access to businesses, community features, and public services conveniently and easily. The biggest challenges when building future-ready projects It's impossible to predict the future, but municipalities have been attempting to wisely forecast future needs when planning infrastructure and improvements. But working to meet future needs doesn't happen without challenges. Communities around the nation are finding common roadblocks such as… Communicating effectively about budgetary and timeline needs for large scale projects such as solar arrays Many governments still operate in “siloed” ways, with each department competing with the others for budget, resources, etc., when the real need is for cooperation and coordination between departments to build resilience into every aspect of infrastructure and services. Smaller communities often experience a deficit when it comes to technical proficiency to move forward with resiliency projects. They have neither the budget nor the amenities to attract those with the expertise needed to move in a new direction. Finally, there is the need to address the root causes behind many issues resilience is trying to solve. A prime example is carbon emissions, where mitigation and new approaches need to be implemented on a wider scale. It's clear that there are many challenges facing cities around the world, but the dedication, cooperation, and expertise of individuals like Ann, Whit, and Michael are making a difference from which other cities can take notice.  Connect With Our Guests Ann Kloose, City of Fresno Manager of Sustainability Ann Kloose has over 25 years of combined government and utility industry experience and currently serves as the Sustainability Division Manager for the City of Fresno. She is committed to serving the citizens of Fresno and is responsible for guiding the City's energy efficiency programs, sustainability efforts, and energy policy issues. Ann's experience also includes City Council Chief of Staff, Utility Outreach Manager, State Communications Coordinator for the Concord Coalition, and Sr Government Relations at PG&E. She also serves as a Board member on the Fresno Fire Chief's Foundation, Board Secretary of Jazz Fresno, and is an instructor and Board member at the San Joaquin Valley Political Academy. Ann graduated from Fresno State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.  Connect with Ann on LinkedIn Whit Remer, City of Tampa Sustainability and Resilience Officer As the City of Tampa's first Sustainability & Resilience Officer, Whit is advancing Mayor Jane Castor's commitment to 100% renewable energy and building a more resilient and equitable city. In partnership with international resilience experts and community partners, Whit led the creation of the Resilient Tampa roadmap - an extensive process identifying Tampa's shocks, stresses, and resilience opportunities in coordination with frontline communities. Prior to joining the City of Tampa, Whit was Counsel and Director of Public Policy for the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), an insurance-backed research organization focused on building safety and community resilience. Whit also held roles for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) as a lobbyist and lead author of the American Infrastructure Report Card. Following the 2010 BP oil spill, Whit worked for Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) in Washington, D.C. Whit holds a law degree from Loyola University of New Orleans, a Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree from the University of New Orleans, and a bachelor's degree in geography and political science from Florida State University. Whit is a member of the Florida Bar, the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), an ENVISON Sustainability Professional, and Courtesy Faculty for the Patel College of Global Sustainability at the University of South Florida. Connect with Whit on LinkedIn Michael Kilpatrick, Key Segment Manager for State and Local Governments at Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions In his role at Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, Michael is focused on helping State Governments, Cities, Towns, and Villages solve complex energy problems by delivering the solutions that meet their needs. His focus areas include public transit, airports, seaports, water/wastewater, municipal electrics, and smart-city technologies. Michael began his career in energy as an Energy Trader which led him to Duke Energy. During his time at Duke Energy he has also held roles in Natural Gas Transportation, Products and Services Management, and Business Development focused on Distributed Generation. Michael has a strong understanding of organized energy markets, public policy, and renewable energy which he leverages to help Municipalities pursue their sustainability goals. Michael is a graduate of North Carolina State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a concentration in Finance and Accounting.  Connect with Michael on LinkedIn Connect with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions https://sustainablesolutions.duke-energy.com/ Follow DESS on LinkedIn Follow DESS on Youtube Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://www.smartenergydecisions.com/ Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Beyond The Meter onApple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

‫تولید پراکنده آینده در پیشرو خواهد بود یا نه؟ امروز به شکلی مفصل به Dispersed Generation خواهیم پرداخت و در پایان به این سؤال مهم جواب خواهیم داد. در سیستم‌های به هم پیوسته برق، با توجه به دید مقیاس محور تولید انرژی الکتریکی به‌صورت مرکزی و توسط نیروگاه‌های بزرگ صورت می‌گیرد. ‫در سال‌های اولیه پیدایش سیستم‌های به هم پیوسته، معمولاً سیستم با رشد سالانه حدود ۶ الی ۷ درصدی در مصرف انرژی الکتریکی مواجه می‌بود. در دهه ١٩٧٠ (۱۳۴۹ ه.ش) مباحثی از قبیل بحران نفتی و مسائل زیست‌محیطی مشکلات جدیدی را برای صنعت برق مطرح نمودند، به‌گونه‌ای که در دهه ۱۹۹۰ (۱۳۶۹ ه.ش) این فاکتورها و تغییرات اقتصادی، منجر به کاهش رشد بار به حدود ۱.۶ الی ۳ درصد در سال شدند. در همین زمان هزینه انتقال و توزیع انرژی الکتریکی نیز به طرز قابل‌توجهی افزایش یافت. لذا تولید مرکزی توسط نیروگاه‌های بزرگ، اغلب به دلیل کاهش رشد بار، افزایش هزینه انتقال و توزیع، حاد شدن مسائل زیست‌محیطی و تغییرات تکنولوژیکی و قانون‌گذاری مختلف غیرعملی شدند. تولید پراکنده یا دی جی چیست؟ چرا دنیا به سمت تولید پراکنده کوچ کرده است؟ مزیت‌ها و معایب سیستم تولید پراکنده چیست؟ وضعیت تولید پراکنده در اروپا به چه شکلی است؟ چرا ایران از تولید پراکنده استفاده نمی‌کند؟ و ... ?? اگر سوالات بالا برای شما هم پیش اومده پس حتما توصیه می کنم این پادکست رو از دست ندید چرا که جواب تمام سوالات بالا در این کلیپ هست. ............................................................ 00:00 مقدمه 00:38 تعریف تولید پراکنده یا Distributed generation 01:35 تاریخچه تولید پراکنده 01:02 دلایل مهاجرت به تولید پراکنده 05:04 مزیت‌های کلی تولید پراکنده 06:19 تولید پراکنده و جمعیت پراکنده 07:33 آمار استفاده از سیستم تولید پراکنده در جهان 08:01 مزیت‌های ویژه تولید پراکنده 10:00 معایب تولید پراکنده 11:51 آیا تولید پراکنده آینده‌ای دارد؟ 12:35 آینده بازار برق در ایران به چه سمتی خواهد رفت؟ ............................................................ فیلم بلک اوت و بلک استارت (خاموشی کل کشور): https://youtu.be/8uiegH3kLCk نیروگاه بادی چیست (نحوه عملکرد توربین بادی و آیا توربین بادی واقعاً بی‌خطر است؟!) https://youtu.be/yNX6ep9ecGw ‫معرفی و توضیح تولید پراکنده - DG: http://go.poweren.ir/dge ‫توضیح بلک استارت و بلک اوت: http://go.poweren.ir/black معرفی کامل نیروگاه بادی: http://go.poweren.ir/wind ............................................................ ‫✅ ✅ نرم‌افزار دیگسایلنت – Digsilent «آموزش طراحی، پیاده‌سازی و شبیه‌سازی سیستم‌های تولید پراکنده» http://go.poweren.ir/dig =============================== ======= F O L L O W ============== =============================== Website || https://poweren.ir YouTube || http://go.poweren.ir/youtube Instagram || https://www.instagram.com/poweren.ir Telegram || https://t.me/powerenir Facebook || https://www.facebook.com/poweren.ir CastBox || https://castbox.fm/channel/id2690375 Aparat || https://www.aparat.com/poweren Twitter || https://twitter.com/poweren_ir #تولید_پراکنده #تولید_برق #برق

EDPR NA DG's Chief Investment Officer, Richard Dovere sits down with NPM's Andrew Burnes to discuss the rapidly evolving distributed generation solar sector and what the recent acquisition of C2 Omega means for the company's growth plans.

This week Chris talks with Gavin Adda, CEO of Total Solar Asia. Total Group has revenues of over $150BN, over 100,000 employees and is one of the most established energy brands in the world. Gavin talks about his journey into Total Asia and the amazing things they are doing in order to innovate and meet renewable targets. Gavin has extensive experience in the Energy and Tech sector involving many start ups and other big brands such as Samsung - we get his take on the future of the energy industry. 

This time out we are zooming in on the ever-more important world of smart grids, specifically on how the decentralised systems of days gone by are transformed into networks that can cope with more distributed renewables generation, EV charging, and batteries. This transition has the potential to create particular headaches for distribution system operators (DSOs), but the Swiss start-up depsys is trying to solve these problems by providing both hardware and software to these groups to open up the "black box" that was previously their grid networks. Through this approach, the company hopes it can help the DSOs better operate, maintain, and transition their grids to assets that can thrive in a distributed energy generation world. The company's CCO Anja Langer Jacquin joined us to tell us all about it. Also in this episode, Jon and Maritina discuss a big move in the world of offshore wind, as well as a regulatory saga within the UK utilities sector. To find out more about our Digital Infrastructure Virtual Summit mentioned in the episode, go here: www.digital-infra-conference.comAnd to listen to Maritina's Geopolitics of Energy Podcast, episodes here.Happy listening.

Copyright 2020 - The Energy Show, Barry Cinnamon With the Stay At Home orders in place throughout a large part of the U.S., many of us are now 100% dependent on our home's electric grid for work — as well as lights, refrigeration, HVAC and entertainment. Unfortunately, our old fashioned electric grid is not up to the challenges of wildfires and storms, not to mention ever-increasing maintenance costs. Transmitting power long distances over high voltage transmission lines is particularly vulnerable to disruptions. Although this old grid was good for over a hundred years, new technologies — particularly battery storage, solar and smart appliances — are more reliable and less expensive. These new technologies move the generation and storage of electricity much closer to the buildings that need this power — a design that is called Distributed Generation. In suburban areas there is often enough available roof space for solar panels; power for these systems is generated Behind the Meter (on the customer's side of the meter). But in urban areas there is rarely enough roof space; instead, large solar power systems can be installed over parking lots, on brownfields, or on warehouse rooftops. With this design the power is generated on the utility's side of the meter — a concept called Wholesale Distributed Generation. Wholesale distributed generation makes terrific environmental and economic sense. The Clean Coalition was established in 2009 to accelerate the deployment of wholesale distributed generation. They advocate for a modern, efficient power system that takes advantage of these new solar and storage technologies to provide clean, reliable and more affordable energy. My guest on this week's show is Craig Lewis, the Executive Director of the Clean Coalition. I've known Craig for almost 15 years — going back to his work at GreenVolts, one of the pioneering solar concentrator companies. Please Listen Up to this week's Energy Show as Craig shares how the Clean Coalition is working to create fair, transparent, and effective policies and programs to help power the United States with renewable energy from local sources.

According to DNV's Energy Transition Outlook 2019 report, the world needs ten times more solar power to limit global warming by 2030. In this episode, Gavin Adda, CEO of Distributed Generation at Total, explores the changing role of traditional energy companies, with many now diversifying and looking at renewables to help them reduce their carbon emissions, meet changing consumer demands and address new government policies on climate change. With solar power playing a major role in this transition, Gavin explains that global corporates such as Google and Apple are recognizing the benefits to clean energy and starting to put pressure on their wider supply chain. This, alongside cheaper prices for energy such as solar, is helping developing markets to transition more quickly than ever before. To find out more or read the transcription, please visit www.dnvgl.com/talksenergy

Craig Gini is an owner along with his two brothers, Kevin, Brian, and his dad Gene of Collins Electrical Company, a $177m contractor headquartered in Modesto, CA. He is Vice President and Renewables Manager. He is responsible for a company-wide focus on “Green Technologies” and “Energy Efficiency.” Craig has been involved in the installation of energy-efficient lighting for nearly eight million square feet of Ford and Chrysler facilities nationwide. He has also been the driving force behind almost 68 Megawatts of Utility-Scale and Distributed Generation solar installations throughout all of California. Craig’s focus is to bring back the values of true “Customer Service” by being attentive to his customer’s needs. He is dedicated to the process of utilizing a “Team Approach,” consulting with his customers to develop programs that are customized to benefit each individual and present “Efficient Solutions” as a viable option to the customer’s needs. Join me as we discuss his journey from acting back to the family business. How he learned the trade, launched a company within a company, and contributed to the steady growth and success of Collins Electrical. Highlights: The black sheep returns: Craig’s journey back to the family construction business How Craig learned to work hard at an early age Starting as an apprentice at thirty-eight years old How Craig quickly grew in his new career Earning respect for performance and profitability What Craig’s dad taught him about generosity and fairness How to ensure that field personnel feel appreciated How Craig built his own “business within the business.” Craig’s “magical board” goal-setting process The challenges and pains of growing his division from $400,000 to $10 million to $30+ million How to balance employee’s capabilities and customer demands Getting out of the micromanaging doom loop How Craig learned to delegate and to utilize other’s strengths to shore up his weaknesses How to target clients that value a partnership relationship Riding the wave of industry change (without wiping out) How Craig manages the sibling dynamic with his two brothers The importance of culture and how leadership drives that in a company How to maintain trust in the core leadership group Why presenting a united leadership front is vital to organizational harmony and health Craig’s favorite restaurant: Paul Martin’s American Grill Since 1928, Collins Electrical Company has successfully managed multiple succession transitions. How well prepared are you for your business transition?   Find out by clicking this link and taking a short assessment. The results will show you where you are strong, and where you may need help.  

Today’s guest is Andrew Beebe, Managing Director at Obvious Ventures. Andrew brings to Obvious Ventures a lifelong passion for building companies around sustainable systems and people power. For over a decade, Andrew has focused on clean technology and clean energy solutions. He started down the clean tech path with Energy Innovations in 2003, which he grew from a business plan to a major solar developer serving customers like Google, Disney, Sony Pictures, and British Telecom. After selling the company to Suntech in 2008, Andrew served as Chief Commercial Officer at Suntech as well as Vice President of Global Product Strategy. During his tenure, Suntech became the largest solar company in the world. After leaving Suntech, Andrew spent two years as Vice President of Distributed Generation for Nextera Energy, the largest clean energy developer in the US. Before his clean tech career, Andrew spent a decade building companies in the early days of “Web 1.0.” In 1998 Andrew co-founded Bigstep.com, an e-commerce platform designed to serve the needs of small businesses entering the Internet age. He has been supporting the enterprising ideas of people power ever since. A graduate from Dartmouth College, Andrew lives in Burlingame, CA with his wife and three children. When he's not helping to build early stage companies, Andrew builds wooden boats and furniture. Andrew was born in New York City and spent his formative years on an avocado ranch in Ojai, California. In this episode we discuss: What Obvious Ventures does and the types of investments they make How Andrew and Obvious Ventures think about and apply the term “purpose-driven” Thoughts on investing in companies with science risk Thoughts on time horizon and how that factors into investment decisions Thoughts on upside potential and how that factors into investment decisions How Obvious screens for purpose and impact, as applied to startups they back, members of their investment team, and LPs Areas of investment they are excited about Other areas outside of their investment focus Andrew thinks will be impactful in climate fight Advice for anyone trying to find their lane to help with this problem Links to the topics discussed in this episode: Andrew Beebe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbeebe/  Andrew Beebe Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewbeebe Obvious Ventures: https://obvious.com/  Beyond Meat: https://www.beyondmeat.com/  Diamond Foundry: https://diamondfoundry.com/ Amply Power: https://www.amplypower.com/  Good Eggs: https://www.goodeggs.com/sfbay/welcome/step/zip Lillium: https://lilium.com/  Canvas Technology: https://canvas.technology/  Article that Andrew wrote with Diann Eisnor: https://worldpositive.com/a-tale-of-two-cities-2030-edition-c9bceb8ea1e3 You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at info@myclimatejourney.co, where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests. Enjoy the show!

Last December, Argentina enacted regulations to implement law No. 27.191 to accelerate its distributed generation (DG) market, decentralize energy sources, reduce emissions and create jobs.

About our guest: Abinash Tiwari is the CIO of BlueFlame Energy Finance, a startup company based in California that focuses on financing energy projects for commercial building owners. He has over 15 years of experience in the solar energy industry, including in energy finance, project development, origination and business development. He has worked on projects totalling 250 megawatts of solar energy and invested one billion in solar PV, storage and other Distributed Generation projects. Before he joined BlueFlame, he was the director of renewable business development at Constellation NewEnergy.   Episode summary: Abinash speaks from 15 years of experience creating innovative ways to finance solar energy projects and navigating the dynamic nature of working in a relatively new industry. He says learning on the job and constantly evolving with the technology makes his job fun. Insights from this episode: Abinash’s secrets to innovating ahead of PACE(“Property Assessed Clean Energy “) financing programs instead of waiting around for those programs to catch up How you can be the value added on a project – quality over quantity when building relationships His thoughts on the trends to look out for in solar technology (hint: it’s not energy storage) Quotes from the show: “I always thought power has more value than SRECs fundamentally, because power is something people need. SRECs is something which is created by regulators.” - Abinash Tiwari, Episode 3 On BlueFlame’s financial model versus the national financing initiative PACE: “The beauty of this is we can go to any state, any jurisdiction, and actually still finance fairly small projects.” - Abinash Tiwari, Episode 3 “As a small business, as a startup, you are always looking at how the market reacts to what you’re trying to do and then change course. And you have to do that super quickly because you don’t have the liberty and the stability of a very large business. Pretty much you learn as you go, and actually that is pretty exciting.” - Abinash Tiwari, Episode 3 “The tailwinds are there behind solar and energy distribution in general fundamentally, and it is not going to go away.” - Abinash Tiwari, Episode 3 “The question is do you want stability or do you want to join the fun?” - Abinash Tiwari, Episode 3 “It’s all about adding value, being honest and transparent.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 3 Stay connected:   Benoy Thanjan LinkedIn.com/in/bthanjan Facebook: Reneu Energy www.reneuenergy.com info@reneuenergy.com   Li Wang: MJWangMedia.com Instagram: @liwang22 Abinash Tiwari blueflameenergyfinance.com or hyperqual.com Twitter LinkedIn

Cecilia Aguillon, Director of the IOA’s Energy Transition Initiative (ETI) shares her insights on how to build successful solar DG markets using the principles of transparency and certainty and why they are essential for long-lasting success.

This month's show focused on the emerging world of distributed generation. We take a look at the new financing models that are emerging to support energy projects that break the conventional norms of power production in North America. Trish Nixon, Director of Investments from Copower shares their model of making bundles of small energy projects accessible to the everyday investor. Janice Tran of Generate Capital shares their view on the energy investment landscape and which jurisdictions are moving to support distributed generation in North America.

The loss of the grid would not have been a threat 100 years ago because the population of the country was only about 76 million people. At that time, the production of food was not yet dependent on electrical power, and few homes were entirely electric. Today the population of the United States is about 325 million people, and we rely on a reliable source of electrical power for food production, clean drinking water, sanitation, medical care, and so much more. Today we will talk with Benjamin Dancer, author of a new book, Patriarch Run, and member of the Colorado EMP Task Force on National and Homeland Security. We will discuss some of the vulnerabilities of our modern power grid, and how renewable energy sources and distributed generation could help strengthen the resilience of our grid.

The loss of the grid would not have been a threat 100 years ago because the population of the country was only about 76 million people. At that time, the production of food was not yet dependent on electrical power, and few homes were entirely electric. Today the population of the United States is about 325 million people, and we rely on a reliable source of electrical power for food production, clean drinking water, sanitation, medical care, and so much more. Today we will talk with Benjamin Dancer, author of a new book, Patriarch Run, and member of the Colorado EMP Task Force on National and Homeland Security. We will discuss some of the vulnerabilities of our modern power grid, and how renewable energy sources and distributed generation could help strengthen the resilience of our grid.

What does the nation's top energy regulator, FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff, think about the future of solar? "I think we're seeing the Moore's Law cost curve together with the entrepreneurial spirit coming into an industry in a way that is going to overtake a monopolistic, non-innovative structure." This week, we feature a live podcast from the MDV-SEIA Solar Focus 2013 conference in Washington, DC. The Gang took the stage and discussed the merits of East Coast solar policy, innovative business strategies, and chatted with Chairman Wellinghoff about the "creative destruction" caused by distributed generation. Many thanks to MDV-SEIA for inviting the Energy Gang for its first live show!

As more distributed generation comes online, will we see more energy efficiency? The number of rooftop solar systems has increased dramatically. It makes most sense for solar users to focus on efficiency first, says Tom Hulsevosch, managing director, energy and utility practice, West Monroe Partners. This presents an opportunity for both energy efficiency companies and solar installers: They could focus on both installing solar and providing efficiency, he says.

The electricity industry is old and creaky. It depends on 40-50 year old powerplants to send power along 80 year old transmission lines. It's the same system that Edison used more than a hundred years ago. However the industry is being forced to modernize itself and some things are becoming self-evident - the old centralized hub and spoke model doesn't make sense anymore. Why build massive power plants and send that power over very expensive power lines when electricity can ge generated cheaply right where the demand is. Learn how distributed generation could change the way we generate elecrtricity this week at Green Energy Futures.

"Analysis of Distributed Generation Using Combined Cycle Microturbines"

Identify innovative, high-risk research opportunities that complements current investigations with the potential to significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the electricity grid in the next 10 to 20 years. (November 2, 2007)

Identify innovative, high-risk research opportunities that complements current investigations with the potential to significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the electricity grid in the next 10 to 20 years. (November 2, 2007)