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In this special 200th episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, host Benoy Thanjan and co-host Li Wang, Marketing Director of Reneu Energy and the Solar Maverick Podcast, reflect on their journey to this milestone. They discuss key insights on the future of the solar industry, the transformative role of AI in renewable energy, and valuable entrepreneurship advice. A huge thank you to our listeners for your incredible support in making the Solar Maverick Podcast one of the most popular in the industry! Thank you to everyone who attended our LA FireAid Fundraiser at Intersolar! Your support made this event a success, and we are incredibly grateful for your generosity. A special shoutout to our amazing sponsors—AMS Renewable Energy, RST Cleantech, Clean Footprint, Reneu Energy, and the Solar Maverick Podcast—for making this fundraiser possible.   Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies.  He has extensive project origination, development, and financial experience in the renewable energy industry and in the environmental commodities market.   This includes initial site evaluation, permitting, financing, sourcing equipment, and negotiating the long-term energy and environmental commodities off-take agreements. He manages due diligence processes on land, permitting, and utility interconnection and is in charge of financing and structuring through Note to Proceed (“NTP”) to Commercial Operation Date (“COD”). Benoy composes teams suitable for all project development and construction tasks. He is also involved in project planning and pipeline financial modeling. He has been part of all sides of the transaction and this allows him to provide unique perspectives and value. Benoy has extensive experience in financial engineering to make solar projects profitable.   Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016.  He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets.    Benoy was the Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners which is a national solar installer where he focused on project finance solutions for commercial scale solar projects.  He also worked for Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund, where he analyzed potential investments in renewable energy projects and worked on maximizing the financial return of the projects in the portfolio.  Benoy also worked on the sale of all of the renewable energy projects in Ridgewood's portfolio.     He was in the Energy Structured Finance practice for Deloitte & Touche and in Financial Advisory Services practice at Ernst & Young.  Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. He has a MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from the Stern School of Business at New York University.  Benoy was an Alumni Scholar at the Stern School of Business.       Li Wang Squarespace Website Designer, Marketing Director of Reneu Energy and the Solar Maverick Podcast   I'm a former journalist turned website designer. I work solely on the Squarespace platform and have embraced its esthetic beauty and ease of use. I work with people who have a strong vision for their business and I simply unearth what makes them shine. I tell your brand story through the same processes I used as a former newspaper reporter. I currently have a waitlist for website design projects, but you can reserve your place here.   Squarespace Circle Member Squarespace Authorized Trainer Background and philosophy   Better every day. That's the way I aspire to live.   I was born in 1973 in Philadelphia. My parents immigrated from Taipei and my dad's first job out of graduate school was in Philadelphia. I'm a die-hard Eagles fan and being raised in that city has shaped my identity. Hip-hop culture served as my first artistic influence. Run-DMC, Public Enemy and the Beastie Boys shaped how I created my own environment.   During the summer of O.J. trial I interned at the Philadelphia Daily News. I became hooked on journalism. I went on to another internship at the Des Moines Register and started my career as a business reporter for the Times of Trenton. I was the arts editor for the Honolulu Weekly and then the film critic for the Harrisburg Patriot-News.   Website design   I could see the end of the print industry so I decided to get a professional certificate in digital marketing from New York University. I started an agency with a partner doing SEO, PPC , content creation and website design. My partner decided to focus on software development and I turned my attention to website design.   Today I help small business owners shine online with compelling websites to resonate with their target audiences.   Personal interests   I'm a fitness enthusiast (CrossFit), watch collector (14060M, PAM112, SBGA085), and father (Matthew and Noemi).     Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com   Li Wang Email:  li@littleoxworkshop.com Website:  https://www.littleoxworkshop.com     Book Recommendations George Lucas: A Life by Brian Jay Jones   https://www.amazon.com/George-Lucas-Brian-Jay-Jones-ebook/dp/B01DSTTRBW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RBXXD7XKH43Y&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-IoPSlTJA5SNa2QBh6cfyG75T1muc08nEtyk-Xm4ULq6hohaS7ohX9zo6eAXsh9duyxUDygHDy43QZwusNtOBpIDp019XuhNKrAiGhJ6dUN4uS6vXPtfxvhfYMvkm_amPYdRWsYF9Pl16rqzdE6vJ65eKWhxQlEYSldTgD_e6c1kVrOFUKiALgl1FppeMDYPVlAKggKEBLUPbF5ZDfip8Tl0PO5SnMj1TN7Vn8wd9Jg.3kIAOYFE-qXr6_u1jEkilLJsWqPkXPqb-_ytmG0gSEM&dib_tag=se&keywords=george+lucas+book&qid=1741022082&sprefix=george+lucas%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1     How to Start Worry and Start Living by Dale Carnegie https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N3SO9I/?bestFormat=true&k=how%20to%20start%20worrying%20and%20start%20living&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_de_k0_1_16&crid=2YEBAKJ2VEJW2&sprefix=how%20ot%20start%20wor     Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break-ebook/dp/B07D23CFGR/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EFELZ83PXDEE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.y8ep0gjO0LaPjilbBqM79Xc2YZxFFvDOy7Lc27uggak-q5YmV5RsUlyRu-CTr0npJ0gRUx0ASicl9MOtJyk6fGTJ0Xxd_XDVFXJvb0BcmZ6vwNqmBzA93KU45puZNkdVopAqqtIUFTo2KYCA7-FJzr0371JvAVDlwQ7CSTShNRN-ggiCHNBVjWziBnegWzCkyP-xlax-3lklbAtiFh-3vYOZr3tuO8IgL4BHttFHJEE.ZO5fa3V0ar5nZ8XBYE6kqezA8wGK2ShncgzV9u9TqEY&dib_tag=se&keywords=atomic+habits&qid=1741022424&sprefix=atomic%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-1     The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime by MJ DeMarco https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Fastlane-Crack-Wealth-Lifetime-ebook/dp/B004BDOUAI/ref=sr_1_1?crid=K46KWSB09QMW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.z4MidZRm4ZWE0T1HY7abuwdeo5CqTw10yZQVXYGCxm9DNaZTpMC_23RRaoL8h8-wnOy1BK3Rov0urj7ai8FISV54JO5KAlx_iBOMAydfX0zeWL6hKJ_oLbsHJeVGcFjo4joyU6H5OKeK8ncIQ0RuZJ7j-2v4TCrfEL6JYdeweYwUDkMM9L0DSV3B7BDed7DnYCVgfMJgzBXhqTvYNwjOuimnJsQA-aMtW7OYgz8Zvts.tSyBkDMxEzpxkotL3Me02V25R6WP4caU8e66-MLlea0&dib_tag=se&keywords=millionaire+fastlane+by+mj+demarco&qid=1741022902&sprefix=milionair+f%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-1       Thought Leaders in Renewable Energy on Linkedin   Abby Hopper   https://www.linkedin.com/in/abby-hopper-a3415527/   Jigar Shah https://www.linkedin.com/in/jigarshahdc/   John Moran https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-moran-03a3b3a/                                                                                                                                          

Li Wang (b. 1995) is a New York-based painter, born in Beijing, China. Li holds a Bachelor of Arts from The Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, where he studied Stage Design. He graduated from the Columbia University School of the Arts' MFA program in 2022. Wang is a finalist of the AXA Art Prize and the New American Paintings competition. He is a recipient of the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant and the Columbia University Dean's Project Grant. In 2023, his solo exhibitions were held at Fragment gallery (New York, USA) and NADA New York. Li Wang, After bathing, 2022, oil o canvas, 48 x 50 in Li Wang, Carousel, 2022, oil on canvas, 58 x 70 in Li Wang, Tao in my studio, 2022, oil on canvas, 60 x 60 in

Social media is omnipresent. Mindless scrolling through TikTok and Instagram reels is just a part of our daily lives now. Whether it's cat videos, funny dances, or cool outfits, online content fills our excess time, entertains us, and keeps us connected with our friends and the people we look up to. As my housemate says, sometimes, we're living in the REEL world, not the REAL world. But it's also no secret that too much social media is not very good for our psyche and our brains. Curious why? Come and listen to learn a little bit more about the neuroscience of spending tooooooo much time on InstaSnapTok. Please rate, review, and subscribe and if you have any questions, comments, concerns, queries, or complaints, please email me at neuroscienceamateurhour@gmail.com or DM me at NeuroscienceAmateurHour on Instagram.Citations and relevant pictures are below:Börchers S. Your Brain on Instagram, TikTok, & Co – The Neuroscience of Social Media. Published June 29, 2020. https://biologista.org/2020/06/29/your-brain-on-instagram-tiktok-co-the-neuroscience-of-social-media/Montag C, Markowetz A, Blaszkiewicz K, et al. Facebook usage on smartphones and gray matter volume of the nucleus accumbens. Behavioral Brain Research. 2017;329:221-228. doi:10.1016/j.bbr.2017.04.035Arias-Carrión O, Stamelou M, Murillo-Rodríguez E, Menéndez-González M, Pöppel E. Dopaminergic reward system: a short integrative review. International Archives of Medicine. 2010;3(1):24. doi:10.1186/1755-7682-3-24Jan M, Soomro S, Ahmad N. Impact of social media on self-esteem. Ssrn.com. Published August 31, 2017. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3030048Pittman M, Reich B. Social media and loneliness: Why an Instagram picture may be worth more than a thousand Twitter words. Computers in Human Behavior. 2016;62:155-167. doi:10.1016/j.chb.2016.03.084Will GJ, Rutledge RB, Moutoussis M, Dolan RJ. Neural and computational processes underlying dynamic changes in self-esteem. FeldmanHall O, ed. eLife. 2017;6:e28098. doi:10.7554/eLife.28098Cacioppo JT, Cacioppo S. The growing problem of loneliness. The Lancet. 2018;391(10119):426. doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(18)30142-9Chunliang Feng, Li Wang, Ting Li, Pengfei Xu, Connectome-based individualized prediction of loneliness, Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2019, Pages 353–365, https://doi.org/10.1093/scan/nsz020Alkozei A, Smith R, Pisner DA, et al. Exposure to Blue Light Increases Subsequent Functional Activation of the Prefrontal Cortex During Performance of a Working Memory Task. Sleep. 2016;39(9):1671-1680. doi:10.5665/sleep.6090Support the show

Are you tossing and turning all night? Well, what’s the secret to a good night’s sleep, anyway? And what really is the answer to Billie Eilish’s album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? In this episode, we talk to Dr. Ying-Hui Fu, a professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Fu has been researching sleep for decades, and her book Sleep to Thrive is available now. Our conversation with her revealed why it’s important to prioritize sleep in our busy schedules and that there’s so much we can discover from people who can sleep fewer hours and still lead high-functioning, productive lives. She also let us in on the answer to whether dolphins really sleep with one hemisphere of their brain “awake.” Tune in to learn more! This episode was written and produced by Katie Cabral, Kanchi Mehta, Cindy Liu, and Li Wang. Music in this episode is from the Blue Dot Sessions and Baby Relax Channel on YouTube. Cover art courtesy of Cindy Liu and Kanchi Mehta.   More Resources:  Transcript of episode here. UC Berkeley researchers identified a unique EEG signature that occurs during REM sleep: Brain noise contains unique signature of dream sleep.

Artificial intelligence guides nearly every aspect of our lives: what TV shows we’re recommended, whose opinions we see on social media, what we buy, how we invest our money...the list is endless. But what does “artificial intelligence” mean? What do these algorithms know? If we could look inside a robot’s mind, would we see a reflection of ourselves? Dr. Dan Yamins, Dr. Kim Stachenfeld, and Dr. Grace Lindsay helped us explore what it means to be intelligent, and what separates humans from machines. This episode was written and produced by Celia Ford, Devika Nair, and Li Wang with editing help from the rest of the CTOR team. Music used in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions and sound effects from FreeMusicArchive. Cover image courtesy of Ben Mansky.

It’s a tale (or tail?) as old as time. Sharks have been around for at least 400 million years - proof of their resilience, but there’s still so much to learn about these majestic creatures. From their social dynamics to the different kinds of shark-tracking devices currently in use, we spoke to Michelle Jewell, the Chief Science Communicator in the Department of Applied Ecology at NC State University. In this episode, she shared personal stories from her graduate school days as a white shark researcher in South Africa to what she does today as a science communicator for a university. This episode was written and produced by Devika Nair and Li Wang with editing help from the rest of the CTOR team. Music used in this episode: Tiny Putty, Game Hens, Hundred Mile, Bundt, Borough, Slow Lane Lover, Front Runner, Calm and Collected, Beignet, and Tar and Spackle by Blue Dot Sessions. Sound effects from FreeMusicArchive. Cover Image courtesy of Michelle Jewell. For more information on Michelle’s work, please visit https://michelleajewell.com/.

  Episode Summary In this episode of Solar Maverick, Benoy and Li look into the future and define trends in solar energy.  Community Solar Programs will continue to rise in popularity along with energy storage and favorable state level renewable energy legislation.  Benoy and Li conclude the interview with a personal look toward 2020 and how they stay focused and mindful throughout the year.   Benoy Thanjan  Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, as well as an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer, and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar, as well as utility-scale solar plus storage projects. The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges both energy and environmental commodities.  Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity, which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity, to move into the east coast markets. Benoy also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche. Li Wang Li Wang is a life-long journalist and communications professional. He worked as an intern for the Philadelphia Daily News, during the summer of the O.J. trial, and has since had some fascinating jobs, from being a business reporter to an arts editor, to a film critic. He has since shifted his focus to digital marketing and creative services, and now his company, MJ Wang Media, develops brand messaging and identity through website design and content marketing.    Insights from this episode:   Benefits from the cultural shift of society regarding renewable energy and climate change that is emerging. Defining the Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) and a how that is allowing significant development of solar Details on the risks associated with corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and opportunities that will exist in the future for smaller companies. Benefits of incentive programs and how they can help produce more solar energy.  Details on Green Tariff Programs that utility companies offer customers the ability to purchase green energy. Benefits of using bifacial solar modules How tariffs on solar panels impacted the solar market. Benoy and Li speak about mindfulness and mediation to help achieve their resolutions throughout the year. Quotes from the show:   “What we see is that it’s really big companies are taking advantage of the Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) but we think there will be an opportunity for mid-size and smaller commercial and industrial [companies].” – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #63 On state solar programs and legislature: “There seems to be a focus on incentives to produce more solar energy.” – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #63 “With all these states taking leadership in this position [on incentives] it’s going to lift up the entire industry just by mandating certain standards.” – Li Wang, Episode #63 “There’s a lot of incentives in the pipeline to develop solar [energy] and [energy] storage, both stand-alone and together.” – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #63 On Green Tariff Programs: “For small and mid-size businesses it could be an opportunity for them [to reach] their renewable energy goals.” – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #63 “Politics do matter as far as how the policies reflect the industry, the Trump administration has not been supportive … on their attitudes toward policies that help renewable [energy]. ” – Li Wang, Episode #63 “If you look at state legislation, a lot of states have really been aggressive with passing incentives because the federal government hasn’t passed any new incentives.” – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #63 “What I have learned, through meditation, is that you can train your mind to become more present.” – Li Wang, Episode #63   Podcasts Mentioned:  Episode 58: Residential Solar Financing and Other Interesting Topics - with Benoy Thanjan and Nathan Jovanelly Resources Mentioned: The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs) Solar Energy Industries Association Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC)   Stay Connected:   Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com LinkedIn: @bthanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com   Li Wang MJWangMedia.com  Instagram: @liwang22   Sponsor: We would like to thank Radiant REIT for sponsoring this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast.   RadiantREIT is the first-ever investment trust to bring mortgage REITs to the solar energy market. For the solar developers and EPC developers out there, financing with RadiantREIT’s solar mortgage REIT will transform how you think about the business of project development. With RadiantREIT financing, you can increase project cash flow and you can retain ownership of your projects. The company’s cradle-to-grave financing package includes the entire capital stack. RadiantREIT arranges tax equity, 100% construction financing and up to 99% term financing at competitive rates with no upfront fees including legal and diligence! Co-Founders Jim Spano and Jeff Just are solar and finance veterans who have brought together a team of experts to create and offer this innovative financing model enabling developers to capture the true value of their development. They are committed to addressing the financing gaps that exist in today’s market, especially for small and mid-sized developers. RadiantREIT will remove the stress of financing or refinancing, and allow you to maintain focus on your projects. Let them be your outsourced, structured finance department. Visit www.radiantreit.com to learn more and to submit your expression of interest form today.   Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, Podbean and youtube.  This episode was produced and managed by  Podcast Laundry (www.podcastlaundry.com) 

                          Episode Summary In this episode of Solar Maverick, Benoy shares what he learned from the Solar Power International conference, including solar trends, other speakers he met, and what the conference will be like in 2020.  Benoy talks about other conferences, past and present, he has been involved with and Benoy and Li also touch on how politics affects renewable energy projects, how legislation is affecting the outlook for solar, and how other countries treat renewable energy.     Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, as well as an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer, and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar, as well as utility-scale solar plus storage projects. The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges both energy and environmental commodities. Reneu Energy has brokered $27 million in environmental commodity transactions.   Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity, which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity, to move into the east coast markets. Benoy also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche.   Li Wang Li Wang is a life-long journalist and communications professional. He worked as an intern for the Philadelphia Daily News, during the summer of the O.J. trial, and has since had some fascinating jobs, from being a business reporter, to an arts editor, to a film critic. He has since shifted his focus to digital marketing and creative services, and now his company, MJ Wang Media, develops brand messaging and identity through website design and content marketing.    Insights from this episode: Benefits of attending the Solar Power International conference and how it has changed over the years Benoy has been attending.   Details on the step-down of the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and how that is affecting solar investments. Strategies for people who plan to attend the Solar Power International conference to allow them to have a better experience. Details on other conferences relating to solar power and renewable energy and the Reneu Energy holiday party. Strategies for people interested in investing in the hospitality industry.   Quotes from the show: “Don’t let what you can’t control affect you, only focus on what you can control.”  – Li Wang, Episode #57 “When you go to other countries, their energy policy is on a national basis, but in the US (United States) it’s different.  It’s actually a state-by-state basis.”  – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #57 “One of the reasons I got excited about solar was that it could make the United States energy independent with renewable energy resources.”  – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #57  On the outlook for solar: “Yes there’s challenges, but the industry has always been creative and unique to figure out how to be competitive.”  – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #57 “The hospitality industry is a very competitive industry.”  – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #57 Benoy’s advice on business investing: “The first thing is about trusting the partners that you’re either working with or investing with.” – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #57 Podcasts Mentioned:  SMP 45:  Productivity Tips and Entrepreneurial Advice from the CEO and Founder of the Number 1 Millennial Platform Called Mogul with Benoy Thanjan and Tiffany Pham SMP 44: Community Solar 201 With Benoy Thanjan and Suzanne Waters   Resources Mentioned: The Investment Tax Credit (ITC)   Conferences Mentioned:   Reneu Energy Holiday Party The Reneu Energy Holiday Party will be on Thursday, Dec. 5th from 6pm to 9pm at Hudson Hall in Jersey City. We will also be celebrating the holidays and the 50th episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast which is one of the most popular podcasts in solar. The cost to attend the event is $10 and food will be served. Reneu Energy's CEO Benoy is also a co-owner of the event venue, Hudson Hall, a Czech biergarten and smokehouse.   Solar Power International Conference 2019 Deloitte Renewable Energy Seminar Mogul X Conference Opportunity Zone Boot Camp & Pitch Competition - Newark, New Jersey October 17 National Brownfields Conference Coming to Los Angeles, California December 11-13 Sponsor: We would like to thank our sponsor for this podcast episode Infiniti Energy Services. Infinity Energy Services is a turn key solar development company with the focus on origination of opportunities between Maine and Virginia. They use their ability to structure financing and EPC projects as a value add with their partners. To learn more about Infiniti go to their web-site www.infinitienergyservices.net or contact Tom Loredo- Director of Project Origination 732-370-2446 We interviewed Michael Kushner who is the President at Infiniti Energy Services on Episode 49 of the Solar Maverick Podcast.   Stay Connected:   Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com LinkedIn: @bthanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com   Li Wang MJWangMedia.com  Instagram: @liwang22   Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, Podbean and youtube.   This episode was produced and managed by  Podcast Laundry (www.podcastlaundry.com) 

Episode Summary   In this episode, Benoy and Li discuss Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), their effect on solar industry financing, and what benefits long-term solar investments can provide to businesses and homeowners in the growing solar industry.  In addition, Benoy talks about upcoming conferences and events he will be attending.     Benoy Thanjan   Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, as well as an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer, and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar, as well as utility-scale solar plus storage projects. The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges both energy and environmental commodities. Reneu Energy has brokered $27 million in environmental commodity transactions.    Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity, which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity, to move into the east coast markets. Benoy also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche.   Li Wang   Li Wang is a life-long journalist and communications professional. He worked as an intern for the Philadelphia Daily News, during the summer of the O.J. trial, and has since had some fascinating jobs, from being a business reporter, to an arts editor, to a film critic. He has since shifted his focus to digital marketing and creative services, and now his company, MJ Wang Media, develops brand messaging and identity through website design and content marketing.    Insights from this episode: Details on upcoming conferences that Benoy will be attending. Books and podcasts that have influenced Benoy and Li and the Solar Maverick Podcast. The crucial role customer service plays in business and how you represent your brand. The details on Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and how they are affecting financing and the development of the solar pipeline.     Quotes from the show:   “We are firm believers that if you own a brand you have the right to express how you want to carry that culture.” – Li Wang, Episode #52 “Personal branding is so huge.” – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #52 On news that US Utility Solar Pipeline has hit a new high: “It shows you that people are confident about what is happening in the solar industry.  Not all these projects in this pipeline are going to get developed, but it shows you that people are confident about what is happening in the solar industry.”  – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #52 “But, really, just get involved in the industry. We think all parts of the industry are going to grow.” – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #52 “The real value that we are seeing from a career perspective is a project developer.“ – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #52 “Any investment involves risk, but combined with the federal incentives and the terms I’m looking at it seems like accessibility to financing is pretty good for those who do want to get involved in solar.” – Li Wang, Episode #52 “In the past, there were a lot of good projects and not enough financing.  Now there is so much financing and not a lot of good projects.” – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #52 Quoted by Benoy: “Ultimately, there's one investment that supersedes all others: Invest in yourself.  Nobody can take away what you've got in yourself, and everybody has potential they haven't used yet.” - Warren Buffett    Podcasts Mentioned:    SMP 45:  Productivity Tips and Entrepreneurial Advice from the CEO and Founder of the Number 1 Millennial Platform Called Mogul with Benoy Thanjan and Tiffany Pham   SMP 42: Live Event - How Solar Technology is Changing the World   SMP 43:  2019 Energy Storage Trends with Benoy Thanjan and Li Wang   SMP 47: Solar Financing 101 with Benoy Thanjan and Li Wang   Lewis Howes Podcasts   Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu   Books Mentioned:   High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard   Girl, Wash Your Face and Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis   Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh   How to Stop Worrying and Start Living and How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie   Resources Mentioned:   Mogul App   Rush Order Tees   The Investment Tax Credit (ITC)   PV Magazine; Off-site, In Mind  Achieving Affordable, Clean Energy Goals Through Off-Site Corporate PPAs SEIA Model Leases and PPAs   U.S. Utility Solar Pipeline Soars to 37.9 GW, A New Record   Conferences Mentioned:   Mogul X Conference   Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 New York, New York Benoy was the Dean of the Hustle Track at the Mogul X innovative conference; made up of transformative classrooms, immersive experiences, and networking opportunities – all of which dive into the key aspects of a Mogul’s life including Failures, Work, Relationships, Health & Wellness, Travel, Finance, and Entrepreneurship. Each class is taught by the best of the best: world-class CEO’s, top executives, celebrities, and professors – taking their lifetime of learnings and expertise and turning it into actionable lessons for you.   Solar Power International Conference   Sept. 23 - Sept. 26, 2019 Salt Lake City, Utah   2019 Deloitte Renewable Energy Seminar   Oct. 2 - Oct. 4, 2019 Dallas, Texas Benoy spoke at the Deloitte Renewable Energy Seminar on Friday, October 4 in a panel on “Impact of renewable energy on the future of real estate” with Lisa Brown from Johnson Controls and Susan Nickey from Hannon Armstrong.   Influencer 2019   Oct. 10 - Oct. 12, 2019 San Diego, California INFLUENCER Magazine presents the first-ever conference exclusively for up-and-coming influencers, by experienced influencers, on how to grow your personal brand, monetize your content, reach more people, and dramatically scale your business. Stay Connected:   Benoy Thanjan   Email: info@reneuenergy.com LinkedIn: @bthanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com   Li Wang   MJWangMedia.com  Instagram: @liwang22 Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, Podbean and youtube.   This episode was produced and managed by  Podcast Laundry (www.podcastlaundry.com) 

Episode Summary   In this milestone 50th episode of the Solar Maverick Benoy and Li discuss getting started in podcasts, read and reply to listener feedback, and recap some previous episodes. Benoy shares his thoughts on climate change and its effect on the solar industry, what part solar recycling might play in the future, and the shape of solar panels in regards to efficiency.  Most importantly, this episode is a HUGE THANK YOU to our listeners.   Benoy Thanjan   Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, as well as an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer, and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar, as well as utility-scale solar plus storage projects. The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges both energy and environmental commodities. Reneu Energy has brokered $27 million in environmental commodity transactions.    Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity, which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity, to move into the east coast markets. Benoy also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche.   Li Wang   Li Wang is a life-long journalist and communications professional. He worked as an intern for the Philadelphia Daily News, during the summer of the O.J. trial, and has since had some fascinating jobs, from being a business reporter, to an arts editor, to a film critic. He has since shifted his focus to digital marketing and creative services, and now his company, MJ Wang Media, develops brand messaging and identity through website design and content marketing.    Insights from this episode: Why the first podcast is the hardest and how you can get to 50 episodes. What kind of an investment you need to make in podcast technology. How climate change is affecting the solar industry and panel recycling. The effects of technology on the shape of solar panels and increases in efficiency. The impact of these podcasts and the future of Solar Maverick.   Quotes from the show:   “I always prefer doing the interviews in person because I feel like the dynamics are a lot better, but, you know, there are some people that we would like to interview, but we can’t in person.“ – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #50 “It’s just amazing every month the number of downloads are getting bigger and bigger and larger and larger  “ – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #50 “It is just amazing to me how many people listen to the podcast. “ – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #50  “Solar energy is a way of combating climate change.  Obviously, we are seeing a proliferation of solar coming online and in record amounts.“ – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #50 “The future is pretty bright and it’s amazing.“ – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #50 “I think in the future there has to be some kind of hat that I can wear that’s going to turn that absorption into energy.” – Li Wang, Episode #50 “Benoy is humble, but he is widely connected.” – Li Wang, Episode #50 On the book How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie: “If you can distill down your decision-making process, mostly based on the facts and not your own self-induced stress, then your efficiency in turning around and going forward in decisions is going to be a lot faster.” – Li Wang, Episode #50 To our listeners “Thank you, we couldn’t have done it without you.” – Benoy Thanjan & Li Wang, Episode #50 Podcasts Mentioned:    The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes  Entrepreneurs on Fire with John Lee Dumas Smart Passive Income with Pat Flynn SMP 42: Live Event - How Solar Technology is Changing the World with Benoy Thanjan and panel of guests SMP 13: How to develop a great solar project and many other interesting topics about solar and entrepreneurship with Jim Spano from Spano Partners with Benoy Thanjan and Jim Spano SMP 41:  Solar Entrepreneur Perspective on Development of Solar and Storage Projects with Benoy Thanjan and Ben Levy   Books Mentioned:    Millionaire Fastlane by MJ Demarco   How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie   Resources Mentioned:   SmartFlower   Podcast Laundry   Podcast Movement   ZoomRooms Video Conferencing   SolSuntech, Inc.   Solar Backpacks   Solar Hats   SoSol Hats   BlinkList   Audible   www.podknife.com Benoy will be speaking at the Deloitte Renewable Energy Seminar on Friday, October 4 in a panel on “Impact of renewable energy on the future of real estate” with Lisa Brown from Johnson Controls and Susan Nickey from Hannon Armstrong.   2019 Deloitte Renewable Energy Seminar October 2-4, 2019 | Dallas, TX Stay Connected:   Benoy Thanjan   Email: info@reneuenergy.com LinkedIn: @bthanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com   Li Wang   MJWangMedia.com  Instagram: @liwang22 Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, Podbean and youtube.   This episode was produced and managed by  Podcast Laundry (www.podcastlaundry.com)   

SMP 47: Financing Solar 101   Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick we dive into Benoy’s finance origin story going back as far as his 7th grade stock/finance class. In addition we also learn about Benoy’s parents influence on his entrepreneurial path, secrets to financing solar projects and upcoming tax incentives for solar investing.   Benoy Thanjan   Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, as well as an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer, and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar, as well as utility-scale solar plus storage projects. The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges both energy and environmental commodities. Reneu Energy has brokered $27 million in environmental commodity transactions.    Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity, which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity, to move into the east coast markets. Benoy also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche.   Li Wang   Li Wang is a life-long journalist and communications professional. He worked as an intern for the Philadelphia Daily News, during the summer of the O.J. trial, and has since had some fascinating jobs, from being a business reporter, to an arts editor, to a film critic. He has since shifted his focus to digital marketing and creative services, and now his company, MJ Wang Media, develops brand messaging and identity through website design and content marketing.    Insights from this episode: The benefits and importance of early financial education How internships shape your future The importance of mentors and relationships  How and why video helps to establish trust Secrets to financing Solar Projects The blueprint to solar financing 101 Insight to solar tax incentives and upcoming changes      Quotes from the show:   “The ITC has created hundreds of thousands of jobs, sparked more than 150 billion in private investment and helped grow solar deployment by more than 10,000 percen”t – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #47   “The reason I push people to do video is it helps establishes trust.” – Li Wang, Episode  #47   “Fortunately or Unfortunately more people prefer to watch videos than to read” – Li Wang, Episode  #47   “I have 10 years of experience in the solar industry, I don't consider myself just a financing person because I’ve been on all sides of the transactions and on all of the development aspects of it and even on the construction side” – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #47    “It’s interesting because 10 years of experience in the solar industry, you’re considered a veteran because it’s such a new industry.” – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #47   Resources Mentioned: Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency®   Solar met 2.7% of U.S. electric demand during the first half of 2019   How a battery can be eligible for the ITC today and possibly in the future   Model Leases and PPA   www.podknife.com Benoy will be speaking at the Deloitte Renewable Energy Seminar on Friday, October 4 in a panel on “Impact of renewable energy on the future of real estate” with Lisa Brown from Johnson Controls and Susan Nickey from Hannon Armstrong.   2019 Deloitte Renewable Energy Seminar October 2-4, 2019 | Dallas, TX Stay Connected:   Benoy Thanjan   Email: info@reneuenergy.com LinkedIn: @bthanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com   Li Wang   MJWangMedia.com  Instagram: @liwang22 Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, Podbean and youtube.  

Episode Summary   Li Wang, Director of Marketing at Reneu Energy, returns to the podcast as co-host. Listen as he and Benoy catch up about current events and discuss some hot topics in solar right now including solar energy projects in low income areas.   Benoy Thanjan   Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar and utility scale solar plus storage projects. The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges energy and environmental commodities. Reneu Energy has brokered $27 million in environmental commodities transactions.    Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets. Benoy also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche.   Li Wang   A life-long journalist and communications professional, Li Wang was hooked on the news as an intern at the Philadelphia Daily News during the summer of the O.J. trial. He has been a business reporter, arts editor and film critic. He has shifted his focus to digital marketing and creative services. His company, MJ Wang Media, develops brand messaging and identity through website design and content marketing.    Insight from this episode:   Thoughts on the topic of India becoming a leader in solar with their tariff exemption.  The state of solar business in other countries and how it compares to solar in the US.  Low income housing and solar opportunities in the New York market.  The benefits of solar projects in low income communities.  A review of current state of solar industry including state and federal level legislation, tariffs, jobs, and the investment tax credit. The normalization and social acceptance of solar as it is becoming more mainstream.  Quotes from the show:   “The perception has been that solar, at least in the US, is just for the wealthy.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #40   “Community solar is one of the fastest growing types of solar in the US but states are requiring that a certain percentage of it be low income.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #40   “You’re providing solar and energy to a population that doesn’t have it, and also promoting renewable energy, allowing people to lower their carbon footprint, and allowing people who would not normally receive solar to get solar energy and be involved in the process.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #40   “After the initial investment it’s been shown to actually be able to lower utility bills which is significant.”  Li Wang, Episode #40     “Solar has an opportunity now to become more accepted in the mainstream instead of a privilege for the rich.” Li Wang, Episode #40   Resources Mentioned: Shark Tank  Grant Cardone    Book: The Power of Broke by Daymond John    Sponsors for Recent Reneu Energy Events  Infiniti Energy Services  Spano Partners  Schwerd Consulting  CBL Markets    To request a media kit send an email to info@reneuenergy.com    Stay Connected:   Benoy Thanjan info@reneuenergy.com LinkedIn.com/bthanjan www.reneuenergy.com Facebook: Reneu Energy Li Wang  MJWangMedia.com  Instagram: @liwang22 

Episode Summary   Li Wang returns to the podcast as co-host for this week’s episode. Li is the Director of Marketing at Reneu Energy, founder of MJ Wang Marketing, and also Benoy’s publicist. The two of them catch up with a chat about branding and marketing practices and then go on to discuss in depth the current state of solar. Also, included are recommended resources for anyone interested in solar energy.   Benoy Thanjan   Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar and utility scale solar plus storage projects. The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges energy and environmental commodities. Reneu Energy has brokered $27 million in environmental commodities transactions.    Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets. Benoy also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche.   Li Wang   A life-long journalist and communications professional, Li Wang was hooked on the news as an intern at the Philadelphia Daily News during the summer of the O.J. trial. He has been a business reporter, arts editor and film critic. He has shifted his focus to digital marketing and creative services. His company, MJ Wang Media, develops brand messaging and identity through website design and content marketing.  Insight from this episode:   The importance of branding and ways Reneu Energy is working to establish their brand identity and recognition.  Why you absolutely must be using video in your marketing efforts.  Podcast sponsorship opportunities.  The state of the solar industry in Q1 including current trends and the implications of recently imposed tariffs on solar. Detailed explanation of the solar investment tax credit and how to qualify.  Investment incentives for renewable energy relative to fossil fuel incentives.  Quotes from the show:   “If you do create content for your company or brand, video packs a huge punch. not only with engagement you’re actually speaking to an audience literally, but also in search.” Li Wang, Episode #36     “Always remember that YouTube is the #2 search engine behind Google” Li Wang, Episode #36     “If you’re going to put your effort into one thing, and you can and you feel comfortable, I encourage you to do video.” Li Wang, Episode #36     On the value of podcast sponsorships: “One of keys to why our sponsorships are effective is because of the distinct audience that our podcast reaches.” Li Wang, Episode #36     “Solar keeps growing exponentially. We keep seeing the cost of solar going down and the efficiencies of panels increasing.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #36    “What we’re seeing is that solar companies are trying to build as quickly as possible to qualify for this 30% because it’s a huge part of the economics of the project.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #36    “The issue with the incentives going down is that potentially solar might not be as cost effective.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #36    “There was a time when there were a lot of good projects but not a lot of financing.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #36   “A lot of real estate developers are telling me, ‘Hey, we’re developing projects in opportunity zones can we pull solar in it?’” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #36    “The rise of the corporate PPAs has allowed a lot of development of renewable energy.”  Benoy Thanjan, Episode #36  Resources Mentioned:   Podcast Laundry  Create Your Life Series Podcast  PV Magazine  Renewable Energy World  UtilityDive.com   Book: Relentless by Tim S. Grover    Sponsors for Reneu Energy Summer Solstice Event  Infiniti Energy Services  Spano Partners  Schwerd Consulting  CBL Markets    To request a media kit send an email to info@reneuenergy.com    Stay Connected:   Benoy Thanjan info@reneuenergy.com LinkedIn.com/bthanjan www.reneuenergy.com Facebook: Reneu Energy Li Wang  MJWangMedia.com  Instagram: @liwang22 

Episode summary: Benoy and Li talk about Benoy’s meeting with former President Barack Obama. Benoy talks about the Virginia’s solar market and how companies goals of 100% percent renewables is leading to a lot of development of utility scale projects in Virginia.  Benoy talks about the benefits of having solar on brownfield and landfills. Li and Benoy discuss what podcasts motivate them and books to purchase and live by. About our Guest: Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar and utility scale solar plus storage projects. The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges energy and environmental commodities. Reneu Energy has brokered $27 million in environmental commodities transactions. Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets. Benoy also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche. Li Wang A life-long journalist and communications professional, Li Wang was hooked on the news as an intern at the Philadelphia Daily News during the summer of the O.J. trial. He has been a business reporter, arts editor and film critic. He has shifted his focus to digital marketing and creative services. His company, MJ Wang Media, develops brand messaging and identity through website design and content marketing.   Insights from this episode:   Conversations between Benoy and former President Barack Obama The possibility of Benoy running for President in 2020? Industry updates on the Virginia Solar. How and why large companies have adopted the 100% renewable goals and how that is leading to solar development in Virginia. Upcoming speaking engagements of our hosts.   Quotes from the show:   “I’m all about diversification and passive income.” -Benoy Thanjan, Episode 28 “Focus on right now.” - Li Wang, Episode 28 “You create your own luck” - Li Wang, Episode 28 “It’s all about building your network and building strong, genuine, transparent relationships.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 28 On implementing what you learn “It’s huge to put it into practice” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 28 On utilizing what you learn : “It’s one thing to read it but to put it into practice” - Li Wang, Episode 28 On going after what you want: “If there’s something you want, what is the worst that can happen?” - Li Wang, Episode 28 Resources Mentioned: Reneu Energy Resources   Reneu Energy Summer Solstice Party   Toastmasters International   Podcasts: Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik How I Built This with Guy Raz Chasing Excellence Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu   Books: Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron How to Stop Worrying and Start Living Stay connected: Benoy Thanjan www.reneuenergy.com info@reneuenergy.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/bthanjan/ Li Wang: MJWangMedia.com Instagram: @liwang22

Episode summary: Benoy and Li reflect on the Pacific Gas & Electric bankruptcy and its effect on the solar industry.  The reason why PG&E is in bankruptcy due primarily to the liability from California wildfires. Benoy talks about current projects on the horizon, Colombia’s failed renewable energy auction, and the upcoming Summer Solstice party.  Benoy also discusses passive income and what he looks at when he invests in different opportunities.   About our Guest: Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar and utility scale solar plus storage projects. The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges energy and environmental commodities. Reneu Energy has brokered $27 million in environmental commodities transactions. Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets. Benoy also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche.   Li Wang A life-long journalist and communications professional, Li Wang was hooked on the news as an intern at the Philadelphia Daily News during the summer of the O.J. trial. He has been a business reporter, arts editor and film critic. He has shifted his focus to digital marketing and creative services. His company, MJ Wang Media, develops brand messaging and identity through website design and content marketing. Insights from this episode: How the climate is affecting the economy How wildfires have a  large effect on California utilities Why the Colombian Renewable Energy Auction Failed? Tips for young people getting into solar energy.   Important Links: Reneu Energy’s Summer Solstice Party https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reneu-energys-summer-solstice-party-tickets-60983558465   Why did the Colombian Renewable Energy Auction fail?  By Francisco Sanclemente, CFA-Energy and Infrastructure Investment Banking Associate at Bancapital S.A. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/way-forward-francisco-sanclemente-cfa/   Quotes from the show: Advice to young people in solar: “I think working at a solar company will be a huge opportunity.” -Benoy Thanjan, Episode 27 Advice to young people in solar:“It’s all about getting real world experience”  -Benoy Thanjan, Episode 27 “It’s very important to build different passive income streams”  -Benoy Thanjan, Episode 27 “Luck is a creations, you create your own luck.” - Li Wang, Episode 27 “You never know where a connection could come from” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 27 “Open your mind, open your eyes, listen to people and never judge people” - Li Wang, Episode 27 “For opportunity to come your way you must ask” - Li Wang, Episode 27 “It’s all about living life to it’s fullest.”  - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 27 Stay connected:   Benoy Thanjan www.reneuenergy.com info@reneuenergy.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/bthanjan/   Li Wang: MJWangMedia.com Instagram: @liwang22

Episode Summary Benoy and Li reflect on the success of the Solar Maverick Podcast and share their expertise. Li explains the importance of branding through website design, providing key tips for converting observers to clients. Benoy explains the economics behind solar energy and he discusses trends that he is seeing in the solar and energy storage industry.  Benoy talks about opportunity zone investment in the new tax code and how it can be an opportunity for solar.   About Our Guests:   Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar and utility scale solar plus storage projects. The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges energy and environmental commodities. Reneu Energy has brokered $27 million in environmental commodities transactions. Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets. Benoy also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche.   Li Wang A life-long journalist and communications professional, Li Wang was hooked on the news as an intern at the Philadelphia Daily News during the summer of the O.J. trial. He has been a business reporter, arts editor and film critic. He has shifted his focus to digital marketing and creative services. His company, MJ Wang Media, develops brand messaging and identity through website design and content marketing.   Insight from this episode:   Li shares his three questions for evaluating a marketing strategy: So what? Who cares? Why you? How to revamp your website by eliminating stock photos Strategies for improving your business by prioritizing your website Benoy talks about Massachusetts solar incentive program. Discussion on Federal Solar Incentives. Benoy talks about how returns on solar projects are getting lower due to increased competition from investors. Benoy talk about the tax code changes with opportunity zones and it could be a great opportunity with solar power.   Quotes from the show: “The biggest mistake that people make is adding stock photos.” - Li Wang Episode 24, on website branding and marketing “The biggest takeaway about your website is to simplify, use high quality images, and make your messaging succinct.” - Li Wang Episode 24   “Even if you are a business that’s referral-based, some of those referrals may not be converting as easily or as quickly.” - Li Wang Episode 24, on the importance of having a well-constructed website “Building a marketing presence and branding are huge differentiators especially with people in the same marketplace.” - Benoy Thanjan Episode 24   “The solar economy is one of the fastest growing sectors of the US economy.” - Benoy Thanjan Episode 24   “Energy storage is a game changer and once energy storage become economically it is going to be huge.”-Benoy Thanjan Episode 24 “Some Investors are taking development risk to get higher return on solar projects.”-Benoy Thanjan Episode 24   Resources Mentioned: 2019 is going to be a great year for Solar and the 2018 Year in Review! by Benoy Thanjan Stay Connected: Solar Maverick Podcast: solarmaverickpodcast.com   Benoy Thanjan LinkedIn.com/bthanjan info@reneuenergy.com www.reneuenergy.com Facebook: Reneu Energy   Li Wang: MJWangMedia.com Instagram: @liwang22 li@reneuenergy.com   Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on  itunes, and solarmaverickpodcast.com       

About our Guest:   Benoy Thanjan   Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar and utility scale solar plus storage projects. The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges energy and environmental commodities. Reneu Energy has brokered $27 million in environmental commodities transactions.   Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets. Benoy also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche.   Li Wang   A life-long journalist and communications professional, Li Wang was hooked on the news as an intern at the Philadelphia Daily News during the summer of the O.J. trial. He has been a business reporter, arts editor and film critic. He has shifted his focus to digital marketing and creative services. His company, MJ Wang Media, develops brand messaging and identity through website design and content marketing. Episode Summary   In light of the New Year, Li and Benoy discuss the effects of proper goal setting in your personal life as well as in your business. In the solar market, aggressive goal setting is creating foundations for high levels of growth, specifically in community solar and solar plus storage incentives. From his own travels to Southeast Asia and South America, Benoy shares key tips for cultivating relationships, maximizing value and realizing opportunities locally and abroad.   Insight from this episode: How to cultivate new business relationships Strategies for balancing your time as a small business owner How to connect to potential clients and build meaningful relationships How to bring value to your clients Strategies for growing international markets Strategies for effective goal setting Methods for increasing community solar Quotes from the show: “Business in the US and Asia are totally different; even south america. People want to really get to know you before there is any discussion about business, whereas in the U.S. it’s very upfront with what they can offer and what value they can offer you.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #16. “People are people at the end of the day, and they prefer to work with people they like and trust.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #16. “Community solar is one of the fastest growing segments in solar in the US.“ Benoy Thanjan, Episode #16.   “The great thing about community solar is it allows people who can’t get solar, due to, let’s say their house has shading issues, the roof is not good,they don’t have the capital expenditures, if they live in an apartment or have low to moderate income, they are able to now purchase solar....It gives everyone the ability to have solar” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #16.   “California has always been ahead of the curve and trying to incentivize it (solar).” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #16.   In regards to California solar goals; “Part of being aggressive is that even if they don’t reach complete fulfillment of their goals, they’ll have gained a lot just by setting those targets.” Li Wang, Episode #16.   “It’s all about setting high goals. We talk about this in our own life and in entrepreneurship; everyone sets too low goals and we should all come up with higher goals. I know I’m trying to push myself to do bigger and better things. it might sound unrealistic but you never know you might achieve it but at least you’ll be at a much higher place than if you didn’t have those goals in place.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #16.   “I feel like with a little bit of help, and without much effort tor outsourcing, business owners can really improve their market.” Li Wang, Episode #16. “2019 is going to be a great year for solar.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #16. “‘I’d rather see you do one or a few things very well, than spread yourself too thin, because that’s very difficult for a small business.” Li Wang, Episode #16. “If you’re not truly listening and asking good questions, how can you really add the value they (your customer) need?” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #16. “The power of saying no to things - that sometimes is hard to do when starting up your business but learning to say no to the wrong opportunities will gain you more time and gain you more business over time.” Li Wang, Episode #16.     Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan LinkedIn.com/bthanjan Facebook: Reneu Energy www.reneuenergy.com info@reneuenergy.com   Li Wang: MJWangMedia.com Instagram: @liwang22 li@reneuenergy.com  

From Google Maps to John Snow’s map of cholera cases in the 1800s, maps have the power to change the way we understand information. What if we could use maps of cellular function to discover the mechanisms of psychiatric disorders? We sit down with Dr. Jeremy Willsey, a researcher in the Psychiatric Cell Map Initiative, who’s trying to do just that—understand the neural basis of Tourette Disorder by placing disorder-related mutations on a map of the cell. Hosted by Carlos Johnson-Cruz and Li Wang Produced by Anna Lipkin, Stephanie Wankowicz, Li Wang, and Carlos Johnson-Cruz Editing Help from the CTOR team Music used in this episode: “Scenery” and “Ode to the World” by Kai Engel “Bathed in Light” and “Unanswered Questions” by Kevin MacLeod “Frogs in Tuxes” and “Sweet and Clean” by Podington Bear “Ragtime Dance” by Scott Joplin

About our Guest:   Benoy Thanjan   Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar and utility scale solar plus storage projects. The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges energy and environmental commodities. Reneu Energy has brokered $27 million in environmental commodities transactions.   Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets. Benoy also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche.   Li Wang   A life-long journalist and communications professional, Li Wang was hooked on the news as an intern at the Philadelphia Daily News during the summer of the O.J. trial. He has been a business reporter, arts editor and film critic. He has shifted his focus to digital marketing and creative services. His company, MJ Wang Media, develops brand messaging and identity through website design and content marketing. Episode Summary   Li and Benoy discuss Benoy’s recent trip to Colombia and attendance of the El Futuro Solar de Colombia conference. While reviewing the current changes of renewable energy in Colombia and what is driving those, they also review how cultural differences can impact international business. From an entrepreneurial perspective, they provide strategies on maximizing the time spent at industry conferences, how to gain recognition and become known as an expert in your industry.   Insight from this episode: How foreign languages can benefit an entrepreneur. How investment returns are driving American capital to international markets. How cultural expectations can vary when working in international markets. Strategies for maximizing your time at industry conferences. Ways to become known as an expert in your field. Strategies to improve your network. How to improve your personal brand and recognition through consistent social media posts and website updates. Quotes from the show:   In regards to the renewable energy market in Colombia: “It sounds like there is a lot of opportunity with some hard work to put in there, to gain some traction there.” Li Wang, Episode #15. “Colombia is going to be a great market.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #15.   It’s never easy and especially in a new market that nothing has been done yet, so it’s really about coming up with creative solutions.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #15. “Having a working knowledge of the language makes a huge difference because you are able to communicate with people directly instead of through a translator.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #15. In regards to industry conferences: “Obviously the content is very important...but it’s really about getting in front of people, building that relationship which takes time. It’s not just about picking up business cards and emailing.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #15. “The point being, the internet is wide open and you should claim your little piece of real estate on the internet if you haven’t already.” Li Wang, Episode #15. “If you can stand out a little bit in your personal brand, it’s going to pay off usually, because you’ll get noticed.”Li Wang, Episode #15.   Resources Mentioned: El Futuro Solar de Colombia   Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan LinkedIn.com/bthanjan Facebook: Reneu Energy www.reneuenergy.com info@reneuenergy.com   Li Wang: MJWangMedia.com Instagram: @liwang22

About our Hosts:   Benoy Thanjan   Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar and utility scale solar plus storage projects. The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges energy and environmental commodities. Reneu Energy has brokered $27 million in environmental commodities transactions.   Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets. Benoy also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche.   Li Wang   A life-long journalist and communications professional, Li Wang was hooked on the news as an intern at the Philadelphia Daily News during the summer of the O.J. trial. He has been a business reporter, arts editor and film critic. He has shifted his focus to digital marketing and creative services. His company, MJ Wang Media, develops brand messaging and identity through website design and content marketing.   Episode summary: Li and Benoy each share their own journeys to entrepreneurship: what drew them in and the challenges they’ve faced along the way. They also share many of their personal hacks for success, drawing on the lessons they’ve learned and the habits they’ve developed over their entrepreneurial careers.   Insights from this episode: How to build true, quality networks Strategies for taking advantage of your current 9 to 5 if you’re looking to move toward entrepreneurship Secrets to the character traits of a successful entrepreneur Strategies for increasing the efficiency of your business How to leverage good listening skills into closing sales How to follow up without being annoying Strategies for standing out in an interview Strategies for organizing your day to get ahead   Quotes from the show: “When he was upset about losing money on a deal, the advice from Li’s friend: “Don’t worry about it, money is a renewable resource.” - Li Wang, Episode #10 “The hardest part of entrepreneurship is the mental aspect, because you have to come up with a product or service that provides value but then also convince someone and sell that to them.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode #10 “I always wanted to control my own destiny, and I felt like entrepreneurship was the way to get there.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode #10 “I think that entrepreneurship is not for everyone.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode #10 “You don’t have to do it completely your own.” - Li Wang, Episode #10 “The fortune is in the follow up.” - Li Wang, Episode #10 “You have to deliver on what you promise.” - Li Wang, Episode #10 Saying that you don’t have time for something just means you’re not prioritizing it. - Li Wang, Episode #10   Resources mentioned: Squarespace Mailchimp Calendly Square Google Suite Asana   Stay connected:   Benoy Thanjan LinkedIn.com/bthanjan Facebook: Reneu Energy www.reneuenergy.com info@renewenergy.com   Li Wang:   MJWangMedia.com Instagram: @liwang22

About our Hosts: Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies.  Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar and utility scale solar plus storage projects.  The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges energy and environmental commodities. Reneu Energy has brokered $27 million in environmental commodities transactions. Benoy received his first experience in finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets.  Benoy also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche.   Li Wang A life-long journalist and communications professional, Li Wang was hooked on the news as an intern at the Philadelphia Daily News during the summer of the O.J. trial. He has been a business reporter, arts editor and film critic. He has shifted his focus to digital marketing and creative services. His company, MJ Wang Media, develops brand messaging and identity through website design and content marketing.   Episode summary: Benoy explains what it means when companies say they’re working toward becoming 100% renewable and how they go on to make that happen. He offers his insights on the risks involved in committing to purchasing 100% renewables and how he incorporates energy consciousness into his own every day life.   Insights from this episode:  Strategies for smaller companies to achieve 100% renewable Secrets to reduce risk and save money when committing your business to a 100% renewable goal  How to support renewable energy and energy efficiency in your own life, and how that can translate into living a simpler life altogether How decreasing costs of lithium ion batteries will revolutionize access to electric cars and solar storage How increasing transparency in your company can improve its success    Quotes from the show:   On developing the SREC program for Solar City in Silicon Valley: “It was crazy going from having no volume, to basically then having a multimillion dollar portfolio where I was helping them broker those sort of transactions.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 8 “We have these big ideas but then we find reasons why it’s not going to work, but really we should be constantly pushing ourselves and thinking bigger and doing more than we think we can.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 8 “The most successful people or the most successful company is failing more than most and learning from it and adapting.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 8 “I believe every failure is supposed to happen.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 8 “You can’t take the present for granted.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 8 “Success and business and life are about being strategic. It’s about working hard, but it’s also about working smart and doing what you believe you want to do and what is your purpose.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 8 “Transparency Promotes Accountability” - Li Wang, Episode 8 “Talk is cheap, play the game” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 8   Stay connected:  Benoy Thanjan LinkedIn.com/in/bthanjan Facebook: Reneu Energy www.reneuenergy.com info@reneuenergy.com   Li Wang: MJWangMedia.com Instagram: @liwang22

About our Hosts: Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar and utility scale solar plus storage projects. The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges energy and environmental commodities. Reneu Energy has brokered $27 million in environmental commodities transactions. Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets. Benoy also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche. Li Wang A life-long journalist and communications professional, Li Wang was hooked on the news as an intern at the Philadelphia Daily News during the summer of the O.J. trial. He has been a business reporter, arts editor and film critic. He has shifted his focus to digital marketing and creative services. His company, MJ Wang Media, develops brand messaging and identity through website design and content marketing. Episode Summary: Benoy unpacks the prevailing myths about solar energy and solar panels. He discusses it all, from the economics, maintenance and operation of solar panels down to the changing public perception of the aesthetic of solar panels on buildings. Insights from this episode: How to pitch solar as a  smart economic choice Insights on the various federal and state incentive programs that make solar even more economical Strategies for businesses looking to purchase a solar array How solar could transform electricity acquisition in post-hurricane communities Secrets about Benoy’s next projects in solar, including reaching low-income communities with solar energy technologies Quotes from the show: “As long as the sun is shining, no matter whether it’s cold or hot, the panels will be generating energy.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 5 “One of the great things about solar is the biggest cost is related to the installation and then there’s ongoing operations and maintenance, but it’s pretty low.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 5 “Before it used to be there were a lot of good projects and not a lot of money, and now there’s a lot of money chasing a very small amount of projects.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 5 “To see companies, corporations, who are willing to basically buy renewable energy as part of their corporate strategy has been huge.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 5 “You have to get started somehow.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 5   Stay connected:   Benoy Thanjan LinkedIn.com/in/bthanjan Facebook: Reneu Energy www.reneuenergy.com info@reneuenergy.com   Li Wang: MJWangMedia.com Instagram: @liwang22

About our Hosts:   Benoy Thanjan   Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies.  Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar and utility scale solar plus storage projects.  The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges energy and environmental commodities. Reneu Energy has brokered $27 million in environmental commodities transactions.   Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets.  Benoy also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche.   Li Wang   A life-long journalist and communications professional, Li Wang was hooked on the news as an intern at the Philadelphia Daily News during the summer of the O.J. trial. He has been a business reporter, arts editor and film critic. He has shifted his focus to digital marketing and creative services. His company, MJ Wang Media, develops brand messaging and identity through website design and content marketing.   Episode Summary:   Benoy Thanjan and co-host Li Wang are big football fans. Benoy’s team is the New York Giants and Li’s team is the Philadelphia Eagles. In this episode, Benoy and Li and talk about solar power in sports facilities. Benoy’s company is Reneu Energy and they recently opened offices in Los Angeles and San Diego, both in California. Benoy says that California is the number one state for solar energy, and that the governor of California signed legislation to have 100% renewable energy by 2045.  Li and Benoy talk at length about the future of solar energy and especially its use in sports stadiums.   Insights from this Episode:   ✺ Why Reneu Energy expanded their market to California ✺ The reasons football stadiums in the Northeastern United States use solar panels ✺ Exploring possibilities and advantages for sports facilities to implement solar energy ✺ Information about the panel that Benoy moderated at Solar Power International called “Market Forces: C&I's Role in Transforming Utility-Scale Procurement” in September in Anaheim, California and cutting edge companies who will be on the panel ✺ Tips to navigate tariffs imposed on the solar industry ✺ How Solar Energy in Europe is leading the way for change in the world.  Germany has had two days this year where it was powered by 100% renewables. ✺ How “Greenies” as a carbon energy offset are used as solar energy Quotes from the Show:   ✺ “California is the most progressive state in the fifty states, and actually is the number one state for solar, and they recently passed legislation to increase that.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode #2 ✺“The East Coast doesn’t seem like it’d be the most solar-friendly region of the country, yet, we have our three NFC teams leading in solar.” - Li Wang, Episode #2 ✺ “Greenies are a renewable energy carbon offset that’s basically based on stringent consumer Environmental standards in North America, and it’s certified from a green-powered, renewable energy facility, basically.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode #2 ✺ “One Greenie equals one MegaWatt hour of energy.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode #2   Stay connected:   Benoy Thanjan LinkedIn.com/in/bthanjan Facebook: Reneu Energy www.reneuenergy.com info@reneuenergy.com   Li Wang: MJWangMedia.com Instagram: @liwang22

About our Hosts: Benoy Thanjan  Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies.  Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar and utility scale solar plus storage projects.  The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges energy and environmental commodities. Reneu Energy has brokered $27 million in environmental commodities transactions.   Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets.  Benoy also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche. Li Wang  A life-long journalist and communications professional, Li Wang was hooked on the news as an intern at the Philadelphia Daily News during the summer of the O.J. trial. He has been a business reporter, arts editor and film critic. He has shifted his focus to digital marketing and creative services. His company, MJ Wang Media, develops brand messaging and identity through website design and content marketing.  Episode Summary: In the first episode of the series, Hosts Benoy Thanjan and Li Wang introduce themselves and tells us what we can expect to learn about the Solar industry and how the world around us is changing for the better. Benoy also talks about his background and how he started in the solar industry. He continues to discuss the pros of solar power and the services his company has to offer. At one point in the interview, he talks about his experience as a 9/11 survivor and how that shaped his life as an entrepreneur. This is a podcast community that you definitely want to be apart of.   Insights from this Episode:  Introducing the Solar Maverick Podcast series which discusses solar energy,  renewable energy, energy storage and the role of entrepreneurship within that industry. How Benoy’s work experiences led him to start his own company. Tips on how to run a business: adding value to customers, building strong relationships, listening and learning from failure. Passion is a motivating factor. How solar energy helps humanity. Reneu Energy is a top solar energy company. Quotes from the Show:   “Sales is everything in having a business: you can have a great idea, but if you can’t sell it, then there’s no point.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode #1 “One thing that’s probably helped with your sales is your enthusiasm and confidence for solar energy.” - Li Wang, Episode #1 “I’m doing something that I’m passionate about, that I love - renewable energy and sustainability.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode #1 “I really try to live each day like it’s the last; I don’t take anything for granted.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode #1   Stay connected:   Benoy Thanjan LinkedIn.com/in/bthanjan Facebook: Reneu Energy www.reneuenergy.com info@reneuenergy.com   Li Wang: MJWangMedia.com Instagram: @liwang22

Meet the Mod Squad!! AJ & Chris have anther #watchfam episode, diving into the subculture of watch collecting known as modding the Seiko SKX007. AJ talks about the ins-and-outs of watch modding and making. And Chris has a quick tech tip for those “We've been hacked - Change your passwords now” alerts. If you get into this episode, read AJ's humble horological full write-up on modding http://bit.ly/seikomodsquad !Housekeeping: New tagging at the end of each episode title in the podcast feed.Resources on the SKX and DIY modding:Nicholas Hacko-http://www.clockmaker.com.au/diy_seiko_7s26/chapter7.html Nick of Orion Watches- https://orionwatch.com/how-to-mod-your-seiko/ Li Wang (http://wornandwound.com/author/li/)- Worn and Wound - http://wornandwound.com/watch-modding-101/ Jack Forster (https://www.hodinkee.com/members/JackForster)- Hodinkee - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-seiko-skx007-divers-watchAnatomy of a watch (and easy-o-metter level to mod):Read about AJ's take on modding http://bit.ly/seikomodsquad ---Entry Level Zone----* case back* bezel * bezel insert-----More Advanced Zone----* dial* crystal/chapter ring* day/date wheelsInfo on the Seiko 7s26 https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Seiko_7S26* “The 7S26 family was introduced in 1996 (https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=1996) as a mainstream automatic watch movement, replacing the Seiko 7002 (https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Seiko_7002) in many cases.” * “It is almost totally different from earlier Seiko 7002 (https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Seiko_7002) series calibres, though it does continue the "Magic lever (https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Magic_lever&action=edit&redlink=1)" bi-directional winding design. Rather than using a dedicated winding bridge to locate the lever, the 7s26 family locates it with a brass bushing on one side and the rachet wheel on the other. The keyless works (https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Keyless_works&action=edit&redlink=1) have been relocated from the top plate to the bottom plate, making it easier to service these components from the back plate rather than removing the entire works.” Chris ModsWho to check out* DLW https://www.dlwwatches.com/ * Ebay seller - watchtimeco http://stores.ebay.com/watchtimeco* Bay Engraving (Bellingham) http://www.bayengraving.com/*Toxic Natos! https://www.toxicnatos.com/ AJ ModsWho to check out* Crystaltimes Horology https://crystaltimes.net/ * One Second Closer https://one-second-closer.com/ (ebay- http://stores.ebay.com/One-Second-Closer)Interested in mods- see AJ's full write up!http://bit.ly/seikomodsquad Carson Loup: practical loop to help see what you are modding 4.5x is a good starter : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012H11CQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1Connect*AJ*: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)*Chris*: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)*Twitter Hashtags*: #bhampodcast and #quietconversationListenIf you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.TalkGot a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.SubscribeiTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, TuneIn, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

Meet the Mod Squad!! AJ & Chris have anther #watchfam episode, diving into the subculture of watch collecting known as modding the Seiko SKX007. AJ talks about the ins-and-outs of watch modding and making. And Chris has a quick tech tip for those “We've been hacked - Change your passwords now” alerts. If you get into this episode, read AJ's humble horological full write-up on modding http://bit.ly/seikomodsquad !Housekeeping: New tagging at the end of each episode title in the podcast feed.Resources on the SKX and DIY modding:Nicholas Hacko-http://www.clockmaker.com.au/diy_seiko_7s26/chapter7.html Nick of Orion Watches- https://orionwatch.com/how-to-mod-your-seiko/ Li Wang (http://wornandwound.com/author/li/)- Worn and Wound - http://wornandwound.com/watch-modding-101/ Jack Forster (https://www.hodinkee.com/members/JackForster)- Hodinkee - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-seiko-skx007-divers-watchAnatomy of a watch (and easy-o-metter level to mod):Read about AJ's take on modding http://bit.ly/seikomodsquad ---Entry Level Zone----* case back* bezel * bezel insert-----More Advanced Zone----* dial* crystal/chapter ring* day/date wheelsInfo on the Seiko 7s26 https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Seiko_7S26* “The 7S26 family was introduced in 1996 (https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=1996) as a mainstream automatic watch movement, replacing the Seiko 7002 (https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Seiko_7002) in many cases.” * “It is almost totally different from earlier Seiko 7002 (https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Seiko_7002) series calibres, though it does continue the "Magic lever (https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Magic_lever&action=edit&redlink=1)" bi-directional winding design. Rather than using a dedicated winding bridge to locate the lever, the 7s26 family locates it with a brass bushing on one side and the rachet wheel on the other. The keyless works (https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Keyless_works&action=edit&redlink=1) have been relocated from the top plate to the bottom plate, making it easier to service these components from the back plate rather than removing the entire works.” Chris ModsWho to check out* DLW https://www.dlwwatches.com/ * Ebay seller - watchtimeco http://stores.ebay.com/watchtimeco* Bay Engraving (Bellingham) http://www.bayengraving.com/*Toxic Natos! https://www.toxicnatos.com/ AJ ModsWho to check out* Crystaltimes Horology https://crystaltimes.net/ * One Second Closer https://one-second-closer.com/ (ebay- http://stores.ebay.com/One-Second-Closer)Interested in mods- see AJ's full write up!http://bit.ly/seikomodsquad Carson Loup: practical loop to help see what you are modding 4.5x is a good starter : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012H11CQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1Connect*AJ*: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)*Chris*: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)*Twitter Hashtags*: #bhampodcast and #quietconversationListenIf you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.TalkGot a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.SubscribeiTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, TuneIn, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

In a series of one to one interviews from Innovate Finance Global Summit 2018, Ross Gallagher and Simon Taylor explore the ins and outs of some great fintechs with some exciting movements in the UK, Hong Kong, China, and the EMEA. Including: Benedetta Arese Lucini, Co-founder, Oval Money Charles d’Haussy, Head of Fintech, InvestHK Thomas Eyre, CEO and Co-founder LOQBOX Li Wang, Head of EMEA, Alipay James Mackonochie, COO and Co-founder, Pia Marieke Flament, Managing Director for Europe, Circle Sophie Winwood, Head of Partnerships, Innovate Finance Stephen Ingledew, CEO, Fintech Scotland Husayn Kassai, CEO and Co-founder, Onfido These fintech superstars give us the scoop on where they’ve been, what they’re doing, and where they’re going over the next year. We hope you enjoy the show! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode and if you really love us please leave us a review on iTunes! Let us know your thoughts @FintechInsiders or email podcasts@11fs.com. Special Guests: Benedetta Arese Lucini, Charles d'Haussy, Husayn Kassai, James Mackonochie, Li Wang, Marieke Flament, Sophie Winwood, Stephen Ingledew, and Tom Eyre.

On this episode, Jun-Li Wang talks about what it's like to be a Chinese-American woman and deal with often well-meaning questions about who she is and where she's from. Not About You is a podcast about identity and social justice. I’m the producer and host of the show and I wanted to make a show where a white, straight, cis-gendered man (that’s me) connected with folks with different lived experiences from my own about the ways parts of their identities bump up against injustices. We’ll be talking about race, gender, religion, representation, protests, politics, relationships and more. My hope is that this series leads to more conversation and interaction. I want folks who are hesitant or new to standing in these struggles to feel more comfortable showing up for change and asking questions. I want underrepresented voices to have new ways to be amplified and supported. I’ve set up a voicemail line, 612-361-9261, where you can share comments, suggestions and personal stories of your own that may be used in future episodes of the podcast. If you tell me which episode you’re responding to, that will help me make follow up episodes with voicemail responses. Call 612-361-9261 with your questions, comments or stories. -Levi

Today George brings on his fiancé Li Wang to talk about some interesting little lexical facts in Chinese that might be an inspiration. Links and Resources Google shows nearly a million hits for 吃酒 A Conlanger’s Thesaurus Semantic Associations presenation

Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FNLA There may be something unique about the avocado, far beyond its monosaturated fat content. Li Wang, graduate student at Penn State University and winner of the NLA Young Investigator Award, investigated this notion with a clinical study monitoring the effects of eating one avocado every day on risk factors for cardiovascular disease compared to a similar moderate fat diet without avocados, an average American diet, and a low-fat diet. Tune in for this discussion revealing her thought-provoking findings.