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In this episode of the Real Estate Pro Show, host Erika speaks with Lydia Craven, a prominent figure in the title and real estate industry. Lydia shares her insights on navigating the Maryland and Virginia markets, the challenges faced in title transactions, and the importance of communication and customer service. She discusses her future plans for Stone Street Title, including expansion into new markets, and emphasizes the significance of building relationships and staying relevant in the industry. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
We're about to install 19 billion solar panels in the next 20 years, but what happens when they reach end-of-life?In this eye-opening episode of The Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Adam Saghei, CEO and founder of We Recycle Solar, to tackle one of the clean energy industry's most pressing challenges: solar panel waste management.What You'll Discover:Why 90% of end-of-life solar panels currently end up in landfills (and how we can change this)The staggering value locked in old panels: $170 million today, projected to reach $80 billion by 2050How We Recycle Solar achieves 60% refurbishment rates on incoming panelsThe technical process of extracting valuable materials like silver, aluminum, and siliconWhy companies like First Solar and Q Cells are building in-house recycling facilitiesNew state regulations in Texas, Washington, and California driving industry changeThe economics that make solar recycling profitable while competing with landfill costsAdam breaks down the three main sources of solar waste: environmental damage, technology upgrades, and installation breakage. He explains how proper decommissioning and material recovery can transform what many see as a looming e-waste crisis into a valuable circular economy opportunity.Whether you're a solar installer, project developer, or simply interested in sustainable technology, this episode provides crucial insights into an industry that's rapidly evolving to solve its own waste problem.Key Takeaways:Solar panels retain 90% efficiency after 20 years, making refurbishment highly viableProper recycling can recover critical materials for domestic supply chainsIndustry needs federal policy to accelerate adoption beyond current 5+ year timelineLocal recycling creates jobs and reduces transportation costs for raw materialsDon't miss this essential conversation about building a truly sustainable solar industry from cradle to grave.Connect with Adam Saghei:LinkedIn: Adam SagheiWebsite: werecyclesolar.com Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com
Why doesn't every building, everywhere, have Solar Panels on them? What do airplanes and solar panels have in common? For Andres Friedman, the answer is everything. Join Rob as he sits down with the former Bombardier executive turned clean tech innovator to explore how his company, Solfium, is reshaping the solar energy landscape in Mexico and why he sees Mexico and Latin America as such opportune markets. From navigating VC funding to building a solar marketplace from scratch, Andres shares his journey, challenges, and bold entrepreneurial vision for a sustainable future. Whether you're into startups, clean energy, or just love a good reinvention story — this episode has something for you.Feel free to follow and engage with ANDRÉS here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andres-friedman/?originalSubdomain=mxWebsite: https://solfium.com/We're so grateful to you, our growing audience of entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders interested in the human stories of the Entrepreneurial Thinkers behind entrepreneurial economies worldwide.As always we hope you enjoy each episode and Like, Follow, Subscribe or share with your friends. You can find our shows here, and our new Video Podcast, at “Entrepreneurial Thinkers” channel on YouTube. Plug in, relax and enjoy inspiring, educational and empowering conversations between Rob and our guests.¡Cheers y gracias!,Entrepreneurial Thinkers Team.
@ArravindPrabu, CEO of @cryptobilis, is building that future.In this conversation with @ReginaC3214, they dive into:— how “village mining” can decentralize wealth— the friction between banks & crypto in SEA— why commerce, not speculation, will define the next wave@cryptobilisphWatch the full interview here
11:05 – 11:22 (17 mins) Larry Behrens Communications Director, Power The Future Imagine getting sued so a green energy company can take your land…with a loan backed by YOUR tax dollars. That’s exactly what’s happening in Missouri. In his latest op-ed at Townhall.com, Power the Future spokesman Larry Behrens explains how in the closing days of the failed Biden Administration, Washington, D.C., tried to do what the American public rejected weeks earlier at the ballot box: force its radical green agenda on an unwilling electorate. Biden’s Department of Energy (DOE) approved a multibillion-dollar loan for the Grain Belt Express (GBE), a project so unpopular and unnecessary that its developers have resorted to eminent domain petitions against Missouri families to seize their land. Windmills and Solar Panels Are Inefficient Energy Creators 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) Feature: “CHAT BOX!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11:05 – 11:22 (17 mins) Larry Behrens Communications Director, Power The Future Imagine getting sued so a green energy company can take your land…with a loan backed by YOUR tax dollars. That’s exactly what’s happening in Missouri. In his latest op-ed at Townhall.com, Power the Future spokesman Larry Behrens explains how in the closing days of the failed Biden Administration, Washington, D.C., tried to do what the American public rejected weeks earlier at the ballot box: force its radical green agenda on an unwilling electorate. Biden’s Department of Energy (DOE) approved a multibillion-dollar loan for the Grain Belt Express (GBE), a project so unpopular and unnecessary that its developers have resorted to eminent domain petitions against Missouri families to seize their land. Windmills and Solar Panels Are Inefficient Energy Creators 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) Feature: “CHAT BOX!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Episode 192 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we hear how the National Pork Board developed its new “taste what pork can do” campaign to increase U.S. consumption. We also learn how Iowa State University and Alliant Energy are partnering to grow fruit, vegetables, and pollinator habitat under solar panels. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Visit the Pork Checkoff website. Visit Pork.org. Sign up to attend a field day at the Alliant Energy Solar Farm in Ames.
Interview with Ben Pauluhn of Optimus Energy SolutionsThey install home / business solar, floating solar, EV charging equipment.https://optimusenergysolutions.com/Discussion on my process of shopping for an additional EV. Did I buy used or new? How about a lease!
Okay did a follow-up on solar panels looking for any positive feedback that I can provide regarding them, did I find any? You'll hear about it right here!
Suvi Sharma is the CEO and Co-Founder at SOLARCYCLE. SOLARCYCLE is an emerging leader in the nascent category of solar panel recycling. The astounding ramp of solar panels deployed across the world rivals almost any technology adoption curve in history, and it's far from over. There were only five gigawatts of solar deployed globally between 2000 and 2005. By the end of 2025, a mere 20 years later, there will be around 2,000 gigawatts of solar deployed globally, and the growth is expected to continue to be exponential. That's billions and billions of panels that collectively make up a few hundred thousand square miles of space. And given the rate of installation, most of these panels are early in their expected lifespans. So, what happens when they do hit the end of life? Surely they aren't going to just be landfilled, right? Right? That's what Suvi's here to about. In this episode, we cover: [01:16] Solar panel deployment vs. end-of-life lag[03:40] Billions of panels, billions of square feet[05:11] 1.2B panels produced annually—set to triple[07:06] Why is now the time to build recycling[08:36] Who's responsible for end-of-life? Developers[9:36] Federal and state regulatory requirements[10:46] Why landfilling is harder than it looks[12:44] What makes solar panels tough to recycle[14:01] The high-value metals: silver, copper, aluminum[16:17] How SOLARCYCLE's proprietary process works[18:01] The company's customer base[19:18] Over 1M panels recycled in 2024[20:44] Future opportunities in solar + storage recycling[21:57] SOLARCYCLE's funding to date[24:55] Commodity markets for recycled materials[26:39] What's holding back growth for panel recycling[30:05] SOLARCYCLE is hiring[33:54] Panels as feedstock materials for domestic manufacturingEpisode recorded on May 22, 2025 (Published on June 30, 2025) Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant
Schickt uns eine Nachricht Sie sind umstritten, aber vielversprechend: Solaranlagen über landwirtschaftlichen Flächen. Über Vor- und Nachteile sprechen in diesem Podcast ein Landwirt, der vor drei Jahren europaweit die erste Solaranlage Europas auf seiner Obstanlage installierte, ein Wissenschaftler, der das neue FiBL Projekt "Agrisolar" leitet, und der Projektverantwortliche vom Amt für Landwirtschaft des Kantons Aargau. Auf Hausdächern sind Solarpanels inzwischen ein gängiges Bild. Dass sie jedoch frei in der Landschaft stehen, ist derzeit noch ein seltenes Bild – und auch nicht unumstritten. Bei dem System Agri-Photovoltaik (auch genannt "Agri-PV") werden Solaranlagen über Agrarflächen installiert. Dabei sollen die Lebensmittel, die unter den Solarpanels angebaut werden, vom Schutz durch die Solaranlagen profitieren. Ob dies wirklich funktionieren kann, untersucht das grosse Forschungsprojekt AgriSolar, das letztes Jahr gestartet hat und 25 Jahre lang Daten und wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse liefern soll. Im Gespräch sind der Projektleiter Stefan Baumann, der Projektverantwortliche des Kantons Aargau Matthias Müller und der Landwirt Mark Kugel, der auch Gründer des Startups «Sonntag Energy» ist, und Solaranlagen für Landwirte plant und baut.Gäste: Stefan Baumann, Matthias Müller und Mark KugelRedaktion und Moderation: Franziska HämmerliAn- und Abmoderation: Anke BeermannInformationen zum Projekt AgriSolar findet ihr auf der Website www.agrisolarforschung.ch. Bei Fragen könnt ihr euch an den Projektleiter wenden: stefan.baumann@fibl.org. Für Fragen an Mark Kugel oder seine Firma Sonntag Energy schreibt an kontakt@sonntagenergy.com. Eine kostenlose Machbarkeitsanalyse könnt ihr auf der Webseite www.sonntag.energy erstellen lassen.Möchtet ihr uns gerne ein Feedback zur Sendung geben, schreibt uns gerne auf podcast@fibl.org oder kommentiert auf Instagram.E-Mailpodcast@fibl.orgInstagram@fibl_focusWebsitewww.fibl.orgFiBL Focus ist der Podcastkanal des FiBL Schweiz, einem der weltweit grössten Forschungsinstitute für biologischen Landbau.
https://youtu.be/qDQ3N51WYgQMatt and Sean talk about solar panels that imitate the self-repairing traits of plants. Might this tech take hold, or is it too far away from practical applications?Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why This Might Be the Last Solar Panel You'll Ever Need https://youtu.be/Lglick8bCPc?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ(00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (10:03) - - Self-healing Solar Panels Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
Installing solar panels now stacks up financially for many households in all three of the country's biggest cities, as well as Queenstown thanks to plunging panel prices and rising electricity bills. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.
Have you been enjoying the sunshine? Well not only is it good for the mind and the mood, it's also good for the wallet if you have solar panels which earn you money. And even though we don't get that much sunshine our capability of generating energy from it has soared by 48% over the past year to 1.7GW. Of that 50% comes from solar farms and 33% from domestic rooftops known as microgeneration. Ronan Power is the Chief Executive of Solar Ireland joined Joe this morning.
Joe speaks to Scott McKechnie, a solar specialist and Technical Manager for a large global renewables developer, about whether or not solar panels are worth the investment.Here is a link to the website: https://airpv.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Langhorne Creek wineries are embracing solar power to combat rising electricity costs, with installations reducing annual energy expenses by 20-30%, and systems paying for themselves in just 3 years. Visit https://www.p4bsolar.com.au/location/langhorne-creek/ for a real-world case study. P4B Solar City: Norwood Address: 108 Magill Road Website: https://www.p4bsolar.com.au/
https://youtu.be/dRkqXHvU71oThe Polyfloss team is back with a game-changer: a mini plastic recycling machine small enough for your workshop. Matt reconnects with co-founders Audrey Gaulard, Émile De Visscher, and Christophe Machet to discuss how they're putting plastic recycling directly into people's hands - and why that matters.Previous Polyfloss interview:https://stilltbd.fm/episodes/158-fixing-our-plastic-problem-polyfloss-interview/(00:00) - - Intro (05:07) - - Polyfloss Interview YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
"I wish I had 640 days to do this trip, not 64." Bali-based Stuart McDonald, founder of Travelfish, is 34 days into an ambitious two-month overland trip across 18 countries from his Bali home to Leeds in the UK. So, why is he doing it? What has he experienced en route? And what have been the finest discoveries of the journey so far? This week, Gary catches up with Stuart in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, to track back across his train and-bus route so far, which has taken him from Bali to Jakarta, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Stuart describes the dramatic natural landscapes viewed from numerous train windows. He also tells compelling stories about his encounters with Chinese backpacking culture, entire mountains clad with solar panels, the lowering of a giant Lenin statue, an under-construction China-Central Asia railway, and the cultured urban delights of Almaty. We preview the anticipated highlights of the rest of the trip, including Tbilisi, Istanbul, Bucharest and Budapest, before a rapid dash to Paris to catch the Eurostar to London - and a connection to the journey's end: Leeds. A remarkable journey, which Stuart describes as "exhausting" and a "gruelling mission", but - overall - the "trip of a lifetime".
Send us a textPrefer to read - or get the written info? See this episode in writing on our blog.The complicated relationship between solar panels and home sales takes center stage in this practical, eye-opening episode. When those sleek energy-savers adorning your roof become part of your home sale equation, the results can be surprising—and not always in the way solar companies might suggest.We dive into revealing research showing owned solar systems can boost home values by 4.1-6.9% and help properties sell up to 20% faster. But there's a critical distinction between owned systems and those with outstanding loans or leases that many homeowners don't discover until they're deep in the selling process. With roughly 20% of sellers reporting buyers walking away due to solar lease complications, understanding these dynamics before listing is essential.The episode features real insights from agents nationwide who consistently report that solar loans and leases narrow the buyer pool significantly. One Florida property languished on the market while identical homes sold quickly—the only difference being its solar panel loan. Another seller with a $38,000 solar obligation ended up offering to pay half just to close the deal. These aren't isolated incidents but part of a pattern every solar homeowner should understand before putting up that "For Sale" sign.For homeowners contemplating selling, we provide actionable strategies: gathering comprehensive documentation early, understanding payoff options, setting realistic price expectations, and working with knowledgeable agents. Whether you're a homeowner with solar panels or considering installing them, this episode equips you with the information needed to navigate this increasingly common real estate challenge. Have questions or need personalized advice about selling a solar-equipped home? Reach out at 828-333-4483 or start with a free home valuation at allstarhomevalue.com.
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Send us a textThe skilled trades that build and maintain our technological infrastructure are criminally undervalued in our society despite being essential to modern life and our clean energy future.• Jeremiah Janser shares his extensive experience in electrical work, solar panel installation, HVAC, and energy efficiency auditing• Trade careers offer excellent pay, job security, and the satisfaction of tangible, meaningful work• Energy efficiency audits reveal how homes can be improved through better insulation, efficient HVAC, and identifying air leaks• Heat pump technology represents the future of home heating and cooling, requiring skilled tradespeople to install• Community colleges offer affordable, practical education paths to well-paying careers in the trades• The shortage of skilled tradespeople is slowing America's transition to cleaner energy systems• Government policies like the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 have created opportunities in clean energy installation• Working in the trades provides immediate visible results and the satisfaction of improving people's homesTrade schools deserve equal recognition alongside college education as valuable career paths. Check out Jeremiah's book "After Oil 2047" and visit his website at jeremiahjancik.com to learn more about his work in energy efficiency.Support the showFollow your host atYouTube and Rumble for video contenthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70aghttps://rumble.com/c/c-4236474Facebook to receive updateshttps://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/Twitter (yes, I refuse to call it X)https://x.com/politicallyht LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/
Joe talks to us about the Australian Solar Battery RebateSupport the showBest Solar Panel Installer in Brisbane - Queensland Solar & Lighting - Since 2012
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Today on AirTalk, California's Supreme Court begins to hear arguments on whether the state's utility commission should be able to subsidise rooftop solar; Disney's beloved animated series 'Phineas and Ferb' return to TV for the summer; How wolves from Oregon and Washington have made their way to California; LA County's plan to overhaul government and how the Trump administration's revocation of Chinese student visas is impacting California. Today on AirTalk CA Supreme Court to hear case for solar credit system (0:15) Disney's 'Phineas and Ferb' returns for the summer (12:38) CA's growing number of gray wolves (33:11) LA County Government overhaul (44:46) How Trump's move to revoke Chinese student visas impacts CA (57:34)
Lots of Sex Ed talk and the sexiest thing ever said to you, Chuck Norris jokes are back and Lisa can't say Solar Panels? Win Air Conditioning for your home thanks to our morning show sponsor Always Plumbing & Heating! Enter here: https://www.play107.com/2025/05/12/5704/ Want to win a $9000 shopping spree? Enter by just scanning the QR code set up at our participating locations: https://www.play107.com/2025/05/20/9k-playday/
Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Journalist Ian Masters discusses health, other impacts of House-passed “Big Beautiful Bill” UN previews next month's “2025 Oceans Conference”, not clear whether US will attend National Nuclear Security Administration holds hearing on plan to expand production of plutonium triggers for nuclear weapons State Assembly considers bill that would disrupt homeowners' solar panel contracts US and Israel-backed aid distribution plan in Gaza devolved into chaos and gunfire on its second day of operation today Federal judge suggests Trump administration “manufacturing” chaos about efforts to deport migrants to South Sudan The post Assembly considers bill that would disrupt homeowners' solar panel contracts; NNSA holds hearing on plan to expand production of plutonium triggers for nuclear weapons – May 27, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
Chinese ‘kill switches' found hidden in US solar farms
USITC issued its final determination affirming its earlier findings that imports from four countries materially injure or threaten material injury to the US solar industry. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
3647 – May 20, 2025 – Chinese SPYWARE in Solar Panels? – Larry Behrens from Power the Future joins us today. SELLING MORE THAN FRENCH FRIES – Do you want fries with that? GETTING MORE THAN SOLAR PANELS – Do you want “chips” with that? “Keep your eyes on your fries” – a famous marketing slogan by McDonald's … that ... The post Chinese SPYWARE in Solar Panels? appeared first on CSC Talk Radio.
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In this episode we talk about Power, What to do when you loose it and the options to gain it back... Well, sort of.....
HR3 Intrusive Chinese Hardware Found in Solar Panels 5-14-25 by John Rush
Minnesota saw some storms earlier this week and Lindus has been busy addressing hail and wind damage. Deck stain recommendations. Great siding for a garage. Issues that are sometimes encountered when installing solar panels. What to know when dealing with insurance companies when storms strike. Wood recommendations for building a deck. The benefit of a diamond pier footing for your deck. Contact Andy at lindusconstruction.com or you can call 844-9lindus.
In this episode of The PDB Evening Bulletin: First, U.S. energy officials are re-evaluating the national security risks posed by Chinese-made equipment critical to America's renewable energy infrastructure, after discovering what appear to be spy devices hidden inside Chinese solar power inverters. Later in the show—high stakes direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine that were planned for Thursday in Turkey hit a major snag, as Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to skip the negotiations, instead sending a junior delegation in a snub to Kyiv and President Donald Trump. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefDeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text PDB to 64000. Message and data rates apply Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold TriTails Premium Beef: Visit https://TryBeef.com/PDB for 2 free Flat Iron steaks with your first box over $250 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
P4B Solar announces commercial solar panel system installations for businesses in Edwardstown, Adelaide, offering energy-saving solutions and support for compliance with Australian government sustainability incentives. Visit https://www.p4bsolar.com.au/ for details. P4B Solar City: Norwood Address: 108 Magill Road Website: https://www.p4bsolar.com.au/
This week's EYE ON NPI is a follow up to one we did a few years ago on the similarly-named BQ25792 (https://blog.adafruit.com/2021/05/06/eye-on-npi-ti-bq25792-i2c-controlled-1-4-cell-5a-buck-boost-battery-charger-eyeonnpi-adafruit-digikey-adafruit-digikey-txinstruments/). The BQ25798 (https://www.digikey.com/short/vnr279pz) builds on the '92 by adding selectable dual inputs and true MPPT solar support. This chip is inexpensive, powerful and can handle almost any battery and power source matching you desire. Let's look at some specifications: High power density, high integration buck-boost charger for 1-4 cell batteries supporting USB PD 3.0 profile – Integrates four switching MOSFETs, BATFET – Integrates input and charging current sensing Highly efficient – 750-kHz or 1.5-MHz switching frequencies – 5-A charging current with 10-mA resolution 96.5% efficient: 16-V battery at 3A from 20V Supports a wide range of input sources Autonomously sampled open circuit voltage (VOC) maximum power point tracking (MPPT) for charging from a photovoltaic panel – 3.6-V to 24-V wide input operating voltage range with 30-V absolute maximum rating – Detects USB BC1.2, HVDCP and non-standard adapters Dual-input power mux controller (optional) Narrow voltage DC (NVDC) power path Backup Mode with Ultra-fast switchover to adjustable voltage Powers USB port from battery (USB OTG) – 2.8-V to 22-V OTG output voltage with 10-mV resolution to support USB-PD PPS – OTG output current regulation up to 3.32 A with 40-mA resolution Flexible autonomous and I2C mode for optimal system performance Integrated 16-bit ADC for voltage, current, and temperature monitoring Like the '92, the BQ25798 (https://www.digikey.com/short/vnr279pz) supports any size battery. We have lots of battery packs in the Adafruit shop, and in particular we use 1S batteries – if there are more batteries, they are wired in series. But there's lot of folks who are building robotics that require higher voltages, so they have 2S, 3S, or 4S batteries. This charger can handle any of 'em, and you can configure the battery pack size using a simple resistor on the PROG port. In this case it also allows the chip to run in 'standalone' mode without the use of I2C to configure. The biggest improvement you get with the BQ25798 (https://www.digikey.com/short/vnr279pz) is true solar MPPT support. The BQ25792 had VINDPM and IINDPM – the ability to track the input voltage to make sure it is not drooping from overdraw. While this lets you get pretty-close-to-MPPT it isn't true power-point-tracking which requires perturbation around the voltage to adjust as light and temperature affect the solar panel's efficiency. The '98 does this 'right' and even has a K Factor adjustment register - you can tweak this to get the best results based on different weather/temperature (https://www.ti.com/video/6287049638001)- or stick to the default value for good results. Another new feature is 'selectable dual-inputs' what this means if you can set up two power inputs - say DC plug and Solar - and then have the chip switch between them. This is particularly useful because you can't just use two OR'ing diodes to select the power source: the solar panel might have a higher initial open-voltage but can't supply as much current as a DC plug. I2C lets you select which one is priority! The BQ25798 (https://www.digikey.com/short/vnr279pz) also has many of the cool features we liked in the BQ25792: On-The-Go mode where you can turn the buck-boost around and have it generate a variable voltage output, say 5V for powering other USB devices. Another thing that works is powering over USB where you can have the BQ negotiate 'high voltage' support from USB 3 ports. Note that this isn't USB Type C power negotiation, for that you'll want to get a separate USB Type C PD negotiation chip like the TPS25750D (https://www.tij.co.jp/jp/lit/ml/slpp103/slpp103.pdf)...we're hoping there's a future version with PD built in! There's also a built in 16-bit ADC that you can use to monitor various voltages and current draw. While you can charge the battery in 'standalone' mode - you really do need I2C to get the best performance and capabilities. Thankfully there's not a huge number of registers, and SDA/SCL can be 3 or 5V logic signals so you should be able to get it working on anything from an ATmega328 to a Raspberry Pi. We like the high integration: you really only need a few passives and an inductor to get a fantastic all-in-one charger for any lithium ion battery pack. If you're intrigued and would like more information, you've come to the right place! DigiKey has the BQ25798 (https://www.digikey.com/short/vnr279pz) in stock right now for immediate shipment. Order today and you can start designing your solar-powered products of the future by tomorrow afternoon.
Director of Energy Incentives Bill Harbeson returns to Capstan Live to explain what's changed — and what hasn't — regarding renewable energy system Credits. Join us as Bill explains: How to employ a 5x savings multiplier What to consider when planning a project The role cost seg plays in claiming the ITC/CEIC Why savvy taxpayers will claim this Credit sooner than later** (this episode was recorded prior to the release of the House Tax Bill, but Bill Harbeson's predictions are spot-on) Want to maximize benefit while remaining in a defensible position? Listen in.
05/14/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Ben Holsen from Holsen Home Solar. Joel and Ben talk about the tax incentives for using solar power, timelines for installation, residential versus commercial buildings, and more. Learn more on their website, www.holsensolar.com (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Biden-era federal tax credits have incentivized solar factories in Georgia, Alabama, Texas, and many other states. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
This week we look at the rise and demise of Justin Bieber; Steve Hughes on Health and Safety; Slave Labour and Solar Panels; The Conclave; Nicola Sturgeon on Transwomen; Abortion in NSW; Corporations fund Abortion; The Australian Election; Country of the Week - Denmark and Dechurching Denmark; India and Pakistan conflict; Reform's Triumph; Antarctic Ice recovers; Why are there Michelin Stars; the new Word Alive; Easter Church Attendance; Feedback and the Last Word. Justin Bieber, The Sex Pistols, Metallica, DR Koncerthuset, ZZ Top, Duncan Chisholm, and George Thorogood
With sunny days ahead, we're working on more solar projects. One thing that comes up often is we need is a diode to keep the PV panel current only flowing into a charging circuit. Often times folks use a Schottky diode (https://www.digikey.com/short/b5d8495f) for their low forward voltage. But as you get to an Amp or more, you're still looking at a loss of 0.5V, or 0.5W and that number only goes up with higher currents! Thus the need for an 'ideal diode': we've already got a breakout for an ideal diode but it's only 5V max (https://www.adafruit.com/product/5830). Let's look for one that can handle higher voltages and at least an Amp of current. See the part on Digikey https://www.digikey.com/short/vj2jzpj8 Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ -----------------------------------------
Vangelis Stykas is the co-founder and CTO at Atropos. In this episode, he joins host David Braue to discuss vulnerabilities uncovered in rooftop solar panels, the potential impact this could have on Europe's power grid, and more. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com
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PJ talks to Science advocate Kathriona Devereux who is thrilled with the solar panels she installed and the money she has saved. He also chats to Mark O'Donoghue of Southern Solar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Plus, The U.S. and India agree to broad terms of negotiation for a potential bilateral trade deal. And pharma giant Roche pledges to invest $50 billion in the U.S. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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04/01/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Ben Holsen from Holsen Home Solar. Joel and Ben talk about the solar power in the lakes area, pricing due to tariffs, how to make solar panels work on different roofs, and more. Learn more on their website, www.holsensolar.com (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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