Podcasts about solar panels

On the doors, we're always hunting for our next deal and using every tool in our disposal to find potential homeowners. However, we're leaving valuable resources for our presentation behind in the search of just "solarless" homes. This episode teaches you to leverage the conversations you get at every door.CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE

Plug-in solar panels offer people without roof access a low-cost way of generating renewable electricity that can feed directly into their household, but how much will they cost and how much electricity do they generate?Joining Ciara to discuss this is Dr Paul Deane, Senior Lecturer in Clean Energy Futures at University College Cork.

Customers of a liquidated solar-panel subscription service are complaining they're stuck in expensive contracts. SolarZero went into liquidation in 2024, with thousands of customers still on 20-year-agreements. Now many customers say their power bills are rising more than expected - with no easy solution. Customer Rohan Metrani says he has no one to speak to, to cancel his contract. "We want to get rid of their system, we're paying for the rental - which isn't really getting us any savings. So it's become more of a liability." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Customers of a liquidated solar-panel subscription service are complaining they're stuck in expensive contracts. SolarZero went into liquidation in 2024, with thousands of customers still on 20-year-agreements. Now many customers say their power bills are rising more than expected - with no easy solution. Customer Rohan Metrani says he has no one to speak to, to cancel his contract. "We want to get rid of their system, we're paying for the rental - which isn't really getting us any savings. So it's become more of a liability." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whatever happened to this country's ability to think big on the energy front? And why is it that we're not doing the same with solar energy and why are our politicians relying on households to do the heavy lifting? I mention thinking big intentionally. Because that's what we did back in the 1970s and 1980s, especially with the big hydro power schemes. These days, though, instead of thinking big about energy we're tinkering around the edges. The latest example is Labour's solar energy policy which, like National's policy which came out the other week, is all about getting more households going solar. Essentially, both policies focus on giving people the chance to take out a cheap loan to pay for solar panels and batteries. Some banks already offer this. But you have to have a mortgage with them to qualify. Labour's policy has a few extras. Such as option for renters to use plug-in panels, which are all the rage in some overseas countries, apparently. But I reckon that, if our politicians are really serious about using solar to get cheaper and more reliable power supplies, then they need to be thinking bigger than just solar panels on the roof. And we should be investing in state-owned solar farms. Instead of relying on people to take out loans and put panels on top of their houses, the government should have some skin in the game and get into the business of mass solar generation itself. If it was good enough for us to build big hydro power stations back in the day, the state should be doing something similar and building massive solar farms. You could say it's already doing a bit of that, with its shareholding in the big power generators. But I think it could and should do more. Because, as much as Labour and National will tell us that it's all about dealing with the cost of living and reducing household power bills, that's not the real issue. The real challenge is ensuring we have enough power to keep the lights on at the likes of big manufacturing plants. That's the real challenge facing us. And that's where solar can play a vital role. But we're not going to do that with you and I getting a cheap loan and adding a few panels and a battery to the house. Which is why I think large-scale government investment and ownership of big solar farms would be an absolute no-brainer. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everybody's into the solar energy now. National announced its solar energy policy last week and most people thought it was a sound idea, good common-sense idea. The party, if elected, would launch the Home Energy Fund by tweaking the Local Government Act and committing a one-off $7 million equity investment to secure a 20% shareholding in the new entity with the balance funded by participating councils. The Home Energy Fund, inspired by Local Government New Zealand's ratepayer assistance scheme, would allow property owners to obtain low interest loans secured against their property to be paid off over time through their rates over ten years. And it was intended to help fund the installation of rooftop solar and batteries, heat pumps, insulation, efficient electric appliances, and other approved energy resilience upgrades. Good common sense. However, there were a few callers and texters to the show who said, “Well, what about the renters?" And I said, “Well, surely if you are a good landlord and you want to keep good tenants, you'd put that in because that would help the tenant save money and surely that would be seen as, if the landlords had to sell the house, then it would be seen as an asset having the solar energy on the roof." Well, you don't have to worry about that now because along comes Labour with its solar energy policy. Announced yesterday, the Solar Saver policy pledges a series of initiatives aimed at boosting the use of solar, one of those being the introduction of plug in battery units, sometimes known as balcony solar, widely used in the UK and Germany. The party's pledging loans of up to $3,000 for low- and middle-income households to purchase the portable units. Perfect for renters, they can move their solar energy plug in unit when they move houses, and it's estimated that they could save about $300 to $400 a year from their power bills. But, and it is a big but, WorkSafe has prohibited the use of a particular inverter found in plug in solar systems, which means right now the systems can't be used in New Zealand. Plugging a solar panel or inverter directly into a standard three pin plug is considered illegal and a serious safety risk. Labour says “yes, well we know that and we acknowledge there'll be a hold up." They want to have major parts of the package rolled out within 12 months of being elected, but they acknowledge that's going to be an issue, and National has recognised that too. Energy Minister Simeon Brown says he's asked officials to explore what standards need to be changed to legalise the plug-in solar units. He says the principle's simple: in a country with the sunshine hours we have, Kiwi households and businesses should be able to generate their own power straight off the shelf rather than being locked out by rules that haven't kept pace with the technology. And he's quite right. We're all on board. Everybody's keen to have the solar energy and the renewables and take the load off the heavy, heavy power bills that many households are experiencing right now in the depths of winter. But as Chlöe Swarbrick says, and I'm not sure how many times I've said that phrase on this show over the years, as Chlöe Swarbrick, the leader of the Greens says, “if we're all on board, why do we have to wait until after the election to make it all happen?" Parliament can lower New Zealanders' power bills and reduce emissions before the election kicks in. Chlöe says now both the red team and the blue team have announced their support, there's no reason we can't progress on a cross-partisan agreement to do this right now. And why wouldn't we? I suppose because we haven't got many sunshine hours at the moment as we're flooding and raining and cloudy and unable to hang the washing on the line, but why wouldn't we do it now? Why do we have to wait? I mean, there is going to be the faffing around as we try and make the balcony solar units safe. We don't want to plug them all in, all enthusiastically whip out to Mitre 10 and Bunnings to get our balcony solar units, plug them all in and blow the national grid. We don't want to do that. But she has a point – we don't have to wait until after the election. A good idea is not going to get any better if it gestates for six months. Let's start making it happen now. And I really like the idea of, like, I'm heading up to the Hokianga after work, and the balcony solar units or the plug in battery unit would be perfect up there. We don't have much to run: fridge, the oven's gas, we've got a wood burner. It would be absolutely perfect. Bring it on and I'm with Chlöe Swarbrick. Make it happen now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/07/26: Ben Holsen with Holsen Solar joins Joel Heitkamp live at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. (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.

A solar panel installer says Labour's new solar policy won't provide anywhere near enough money to get the level of solar investment the country needs. Timaru-based Solar Panel installer Terry Patterson spoke to John Campbell.

There's a suggestion a level playing field between gentailers and retailers is needed before homes switch to solar. Election policies of National and Labour would both let homeowners pay back low interest loans for solar through their rates. Labour's plan would also let local line companies provide loans, repaid through power bills. Director of solar company Lightforce John Harman told Ryan Bridge fair prices are needed for renters and low income homes to make the change. He says companies are making record profits from New Zealanders with high power prices and that's not going to stop. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In every presentation and close, we should leave no stone unturned before we fully commit to signing with the homeowner. In this episode, I share an experience that highlights this exact principle: leading to a drastic shift in the deal.CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE

Plugging a a solar panel into your own wall is currently illegal in New Zealand, but the Government's looking into changing that. In a post on Facebook, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says work is currently under way to make this change happen. Rewiring Aotearoa CEO Mike Casey has welcomed this move, saying this development would be 'amazing'. "It's something that we thought needed to happen in New Zealand, it hasn't happened in Australia yet - we copy a lot of our regulations and standards from Australia, so we're breaking the mould and heading out and doing it ourselves." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plugging a a solar panel into your own wall is currently illegal in New Zealand, but the Government's looking into changing that. In a post on Facebook, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says work is currently under way to make this change happen. Rewiring Aotearoa CEO Mike Casey has welcomed this move, saying this development would be 'amazing'. "It's something that we thought needed to happen in New Zealand, it hasn't happened in Australia yet - we copy a lot of our regulations and standards from Australia, so we're breaking the mould and heading out and doing it ourselves." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we'll go through the best way to frame your entire presentation, from the door-knock to the close, to entice the homeowners into saying "yes." While these may seem small, these strategies reinforce your rapport and connection with the homeowners: making them more likely to sign.CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE

Deutschland und Österreich dürfen weiterhin Abfall in die Schweiz exportieren. Die EU macht für die Schweiz eine Ausnahme. Das hat der EU-Rat am Montag endgültig beschlossen. Heute haben die Verantwortlichen aus dem Thurgau und Deutschland erklärt, wie es zu dieser Ausnahme gekommen ist. Weitere Themen: · Der Kanton St. Gallen möchte den PFAS-Sonderkredit für betroffene Bauernbetriebe verdoppeln. Der Bauernverband ist damit grundsätzlich zufrieden, warnt aber, dass das Geld wohl nicht reichen werde. · Im Thurgauer Parlament wurde ausgiebig über das neue Energiegesetz diskutiert. Dabei ging es um Fragen wie: Wer sorgt dafür, dass das Stromnetz im Dorf funktioniert, und wer soll per Gesetz verpflichtet werden, Solarpanels an die Fassade zu hängen? · Die Stadt St. Gallen hat heute ihre Pläne für das Gebiet Winkeln im Westen der Stadt vorgestellt. Geplant sind Hochhäuser, eine grosse Parkanlage, ein Knotenpunkt für den öffentlichen Verkehr sowie mehr Platz zum Wohnen und Arbeiten. · Der Kanton Graubünden zieht Bilanz zum «egual21 – Aktionsplan Gleichstellung».

Deutschland und Österreich dürfen weiterhin Abfall in die Schweiz exportieren. Die EU macht für die Schweiz eine Ausnahme. Das hat der EU-Rat am Montag endgültig beschlossen. Heute haben die Verantwortlichen aus dem Thurgau und Deutschland erklärt, wie es zu dieser Ausnahme gekommen ist. Weitere Themen: · Der Kanton St. Gallen möchte den PFAS-Sonderkredit für betroffene Bauernbetriebe verdoppeln. Der Bauernverband ist damit grundsätzlich zufrieden, warnt aber, dass das Geld wohl nicht reichen werde. · Im Thurgauer Parlament wurde ausgiebig über das neue Energiegesetz diskutiert. Dabei ging es um Fragen wie: Wer sorgt dafür, dass das Stromnetz im Dorf funktioniert, und wer soll per Gesetz verpflichtet werden, Solarpanels an die Fassade zu hängen? · Die Stadt St. Gallen hat heute ihre Pläne für das Gebiet Winkeln im Westen der Stadt vorgestellt. Geplant sind Hochhäuser, eine grosse Parkanlage, ein Knotenpunkt für den öffentlichen Verkehr sowie mehr Platz zum Wohnen und Arbeiten. · Der Kanton Graubünden zieht Bilanz zum «egual21 – Aktionsplan Gleichstellung».

Send us a voice noteIn this engaging interview, Bill McKibben shares insights on climate change, renewable energy, and the role of faith communities in fostering cultural and technological change. Discover practical solutions, spiritual perspectives, and inspiring stories that motivate collective action for a sustainable future. McKibben's writing has appeared in countless publications like The New Yorker and Rolling Stone, and he has written many books over the last few decades. In this perspective-broadening interview, Bill shares insights on climate change, renewable energy, and the role of faith communities in fostering cultural and technological change. This conversation covers practical solutions, spiritual perspectives, and inspiring stories that motivate collective action for a sustainable future. In particular, he claims that now more than ever we need creative thinking about implementing renewable energy strategies. And faith communities, he says, do have a special role to play. This episode, cocreated by Circlewood and our partner organization A Rocha USA, is cohosted by James Amadon, executive director of Circlewood, and by Deb Rienstra, a writer, speaker, and professor who serves on A Rocha USA's advisory board. Links Bill McKibben's website Here Comes the Sun by Bill McKibben A Rocha USA Deb Rienstra's website Earthkeepers Episode 85: Becoming Hope: Debra Rienstra on Her Book Refugia Faith The Vatican's solar project Third Act: Harnessing generational power to safeguard our climate and democracy. 350.org: Fighting climate change for people and planet A Rocha USA: Ways to get involved TEND: Cultivating faith-based, creation-focused community Advocating for plug-in solar   Key  Topics The economic shift towards renewable energy The spiritual and cultural role in environmental change Practical steps for individuals and communities Older generations and their special capacities Churches who choose to pursue renewables as acts of love  Keywords climate change, renewable energy, faith communities, cultural change, environmental activism, solar power, policy, spirituality, sustainability, environmental justice; Laudato Si, Pope Francis, Pope Leo, plug-in solar, agrovoltaics, solar farms and ecological diversity, wind turbines as ocean reefs, Think Global Do Justice Podcast  Find us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple 

National is pledging low-interest loans to help Kiwis install solar panels at home. The policy would create a 'home energy' fund, which would be backed by a $7million investment. Homeowners would repay the loans through their rates over 10 years. The policy would also scrap consent requirements for most rooftop installations. Director of Lightforce Solar John Harman told Mike Hosking that this could be the start of an 'electric revolution'. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A small Nelson company is making the case for plug-in solar systems to reduce the demand from the grid. 

In today's episode, we'll be breaking down a presentation by one of my coaching students that establishes an impressive common ground with the customer. He integrates sales tactics from the industry's greats such as Mike Brand and Taylor McCarthy, which veer the presentation away from being a transactional sale.CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE

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Residents in more than half the country — but not Arizona — can buy plug-in solar panels to use on their balcony or patio. We'll hear how it works and whether Arizona will eventually join in. Plus, the trend of biblical eating and holiness versus healthiness.

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After getting featured in his own podcast, Jonathan Wilson is back again to discuss technical shifts in the industry, educating customers, and the mindset of catering to the needs of the consumer. There have been drastic market changes since his first appearance, and it's important that we take a second look at our approach in today's solar industry.CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE

A “technical issue” with ESB solar panels means that 200,000 households fear missing payments for the sunniest weeks of the year.It comes as homeowners have discovered the electricity they are exporting to the grid has not been displayed by ESB Networks (ESBN) since May 25th…Joining Andrea to discuss this is Finance Editor with Irish Independent, Charlie Weston, Peter Finn AKA Pete the Builder and listeners.

Are you going to let one objection shut down your entire, carefully planned sales presentation? This episode will guide you with facing objections head-on while developing your rapport with the customer at the same time.CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE

06/09/26: Ben Holsen with Holsen Solar joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio. (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.

حلقة جديدة من البودكاسترز مع د. هاني النقراشي، خبير عالمي في الطاقة المتجددة، في حوار مختلف يجمع بين تاريخ مصر، أصل المصريين، ثورة 1919، بيت الأمة، والطاقة المتجددة ومستقبل الطاقة الشمسية في مصر. بنتكلم في الحلقة عن فكرة إن كل المصريين قرايب، وإزاي تاريخ مصر الطويل وحياة الناس حول النيل خلّوا المصريين مرتبطين ببعض بشكل أعمق من مجرد الجغرافيا. كمان د. هاني النقراشي بيحكي عن عيلته، علاقتهم ببيت الأمة، ودور والده في الحركة الوطنية وثورة 1919 مع سعد زغلول.الحوار بياخدنا كمان لقصة أصل اسم النقراشي وحكاية نقراطيس، وإزاي التاريخ المصري القديم مرتبط بالتجارة، البحر المتوسط، ونابليون، قبل ما ندخل على رحلة د. هاني الشخصية من مصر لألمانيا، وبدايته في الهندسة والطاقة النووية. وفي الجزء الأكبر من الحلقة، بنتكلم عن الطاقة الشمسية والطاقة المتجددة في مصر: هل الطاقة الشمسية بديل حقيقي؟ إيه مميزات وعيوب الألواح الشمسية؟ ليه الحرارة العالية ممكن تقلل كفاءة الخلايا الضوئية؟ وإزاي صيانة وتنضيف الألواح بتأثر على إنتاج الكهرباء؟ د. هاني كمان بيشرح ببساطة الفرق بين الخلايا الضوئية والطاقة الشمسية المركزة CSP، وإزاي ممكن نخزن حرارة الشمس وننتج كهرباء عند الحاجة، مش بس وقت وجود الشمس. وبيتكلم عن أهمية الدراسات البيئية، ممر التنمية، الكهرباء اللامركزية، وتأمين شبكات الكهرباء ضد المخاطر. وفي النهاية، بنناقش خطة د. هاني النقراشي للطاقة المتجددة في مصر، وإزاي ممكن نستخدم الشمس والصحراء والبنية التحتية بشكل أذكى لبناء مستقبل طاقة أنظف وأكثر أمانًا. A new episode of Elpodcasters with Dr. Hani El Nokrashy, a Global renewable energy expert, in a unique conversation that brings together Egypt's history, the origins of Egyptians, the 1919 Revolution, Beit El Umma, renewable energy, and the future of solar power in Egypt. In this episode, we discuss the idea that all Egyptians are connected, and how Egypt's long history and the lives built around the Nile created a bond between Egyptians that goes deeper than geography. Dr. Hani El Nokrashy also shares the story of his family, their connection to Beit El Umma, and his father's role in the national movement and the 1919 Revolution alongside Saad Zaghloul. The conversation also takes us into the story behind the Nokrashy name and the ancient city of Naucratis, exploring how ancient Egyptian history connects to trade, the Mediterranean, and Napoleon's campaign, before moving into Dr. Hani's personal journey from Egypt to Germany and his beginnings in engineering and nuclear physics. In the main part of the episode, we dive into solar energy and renewable energy in Egypt: Is solar power a real alternative? What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar panels? Why can high temperatures reduce the efficiency of photovoltaic cells? And how do maintenance and cleaning affect electricity production? Dr. Hani also explains, in simple terms, the difference between photovoltaic cells and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), and how solar heat can be stored to generate electricity when needed, not only when the sun is shining. He also talks about the importance of environmental studies, the Development Corridor, decentralized electricity, and securing power grids against future risks. Finally, we discuss Dr. Hani El Nokrashy's vision for renewable energy in Egypt, and how the country can use its sun, desert, and infrastructure more intelligently to build a cleaner and more secure energy future. ‎اسمعوا البودكاسترز على | Listen to El-Podcasters on Spotify - https://anchor.fm/elpodcasters Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/eg/podcast/el-podcasters/id1633419184 Anghami - https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029463712 El-Podcasters Social Media | منصات التواصل الإجتماعي للبودكاسترز: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elpodcasters Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@elpodcasters Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/elpodcasters Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/elpodcasters/ X - https://www.twitter.com/elpodcasters Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/3Zbo2vzS Bassel Alzaro - https://www.instagram.com/basselalzaro https://www.facebook.com/BasselAlzaroX https://snapchat.com/t/CoWlatfk Karim Rihan - https://www.instagram.com/karimrihann Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today – A new solar farm could be coming to Mansfield’s north side, built not on open farmland, but on top of two closed landfills.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The biggest question we're faced today, whether for competitions or personal goals, is how can we produce more? This episode gives you genuine tips on how to optimize your lifestyle and routines to keep yourself more open to opportunities on the doors.CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE

Seit Anfang Jahr können Besitzer von Solaranlagen ihren Strom an Bewohner im Quartier verkaufen. «Kassensturz» zeigt, für wen sich das Modell rechnet. Weitere Themen: Günstige Stromspeicher und lebensgefährliche Autokindersitze «Made in China». Strom aus dem Quartier: Solarenergie vom Nachbarn Seit Anfang Jahr können Besitzer von Solaranlagen ihren Strom an Bewohner im Quartier verkaufen, die keine Solarpanels auf dem Dach haben. Möglich machen dies lokale Elektrizitätsgemeinschaften, sogenannte LEG. «Kassensturz» zeigt, für wen sich das Modell rechnet und warum gewisse Elektrizitätswerke LEG weniger unterstützen. Günstige Akkus zum Speichern von überschüssigem Solarstrom In der Schweiz wird zeitweise zu viel Solarstrom produziert: Gerade im Sommer zahlen die Elektrizitätswerke oft nur noch minimale Tarife für den Solarstrom. «Kassensturz» zeigt Alternativen zum unrentablen Einspeisen: Stromspeicher im eigenen Keller. Deren Preise sind in den letzten 15 Jahren um bis zu 90 Prozent gefallen. Autokindersitze im Test: Warnung vor Schrott «Made in China» Letztes Jahr verletzten sich in der Schweiz 268 Kinder in Unfallautos. Umso wichtiger ist ein Autokindersitz, der etwas taugt. Zwölf Produkte zwischen 140 und 500 Franken wurden in einem Härtetest überprüft. Fazit: Vier Kindersitze fallen durch. Achtung: Besonders Produkte aus Asien sind lebensgefährlich.

SOLARCYCLE CEO Suvi Sharma sits down with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan to discuss the fascinating history of the solar market and the next key task for the industry — recycling solar panels. Suvi shares how SOLARCYCLE is helping with that, and how it is working to make the process as green and effective as possible. Suvi's timing has been superb throughout the growth of the solar industry, and it looks like he's nailing it again by developing superb solar panel recycling systems and factories before the market explodes in its demand for them.

SOLARCYCLE CEO Suvi Sharma sits down with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan to discuss the fascinating history of the solar market and the next key task for the industry — recycling solar panels. Suvi shares how SOLARCYCLE is helping with that, and how it is working to make the process as green and effective as possible. Suvi's timing has been superb throughout the growth of the solar industry, and it looks like he's nailing it again by developing superb solar panel recycling systems and factories before the market explodes in its demand for them.

The datacenter blitz is going strong in today's America, and it eventually leads to more expensive electricity for homeowners. This episode will teach you how to use this emerging trend as key drivers for your next presentations with tech-savvy customers.https://fortune.com/2026/05/12/lake-tahoe-data-center-49000-residents-power-source/CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE

Viel Sonne und viel Land: Dank idealer Voraussetzungen für Solaranlagen könnte die westspanische Region Extremadura die Vorzeigeregion für die Energiewende sein. Doch die riesigen Anlagen wecken Widerstand. Und ausgerechnet im Solarparadies kämpfen Dörfer wieder für Atomkraft. In der Extremadura lohnt es sich mehr als anderswo, Solarenergie zu nutzen: die Sonne scheint an gegen 300 Tagen im Jahr. Tatsächlich steht in der Region bereits der grösste Solarpark Spaniens, der bald Strom für rund eine halbe Million Haushalte produzieren wird. Doch viele Einheimische stören sich an den gigantischen Anlagen, sie verschandelten die Natur und nähmen der Landwirtschaft den Raum weg. «Sollen wir künftig Solarpanels essen?», fragt eine Frau aus Almaraz. Sie möchte stattdessen, dass das über 40 Jahre alte Kernkraftwerk in ihrem Dorf noch weiter betrieben werden darf – obschon dessen Schliessung beschlossen ist. Viele Spanierinnen und Spanier würden ihr zustimmen. Die Kernkraft hat wieder stark an Popularität gewonnen. Der Ausbau der Solarenergie geht derweil unvermindert weiter. Ihr Anteil an der spanischen Stromproduktion hat in den letzten Jahren sprunghaft zugenommen. International – aus der Extremadura, im Spannungsfeld der spanischen Energiewende.

Summer is right around the corner, and while other people are taking the time off, this is the best time for solar. This episode gives you realistic strategies you can use to discipline and reorient yourself for the summer.CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE

Tell us what you think of the show! This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate featuring Paul Gerke of Factor This and Tigercomm's Mike Casey.This week's episode features special guest Andrew Moseman from Heatmap News, who discusses Ford's efforts to rebuild its struggling EV program from the ground up.This week's “Cleantecher of the Week” is Brad Rouse, the volunteer Executive Director of Energy Savers Network. This small non-profit provides free weatherization and appliance upgrades to income-qualified families. Brad co-founded ESN in 2016 and has helped reduce the power bills for over 1500 families in western North Carolina. Congratulations Brad!This Week in Cleantech — May 8, 2026Untapped lithium on East Coast could replace US imports, USGS finds — E&E NewsBrussels bars Chinese-made ‘brains' of solar panels from EU funding — EuractivThe balcony solar boom is coming to the US — MIT Tech ReviewThieves Are Stealing Chile's Solar Panels and Cashing In on the Black Market — BloombergInside Ford's Secret EV Skunkworks — Heatmap NewsWant to make a suggestion for This Week in Cleantech? Nominate the stories that caught your eye each week by emailing  Paul.Gerke@clarionevents.com

Viel Sonne und viel Land: Dank idealer Voraussetzungen für Solaranlagen könnte die westspanische Region Extremadura die Vorzeigeregion für die Energiewende sein. Doch die riesigen Anlagen wecken Widerstand. Und ausgerechnet im Solarparadies kämpfen Dörfer wieder für Atomkraft. In der Extremadura lohnt es sich mehr als anderswo, Solarenergie zu nutzen: die Sonne scheint an gegen 300 Tagen im Jahr. Tatsächlich steht in der Region bereits der grösste Solarpark Spaniens, der bald Strom für rund eine halbe Million Haushalte produzieren wird. Doch viele Einheimische stören sich an den gigantischen Anlagen, sie verschandelten die Natur und nähmen der Landwirtschaft den Raum weg. «Sollen wir künftig Solarpanels essen?», fragt eine Frau aus Almaraz. Sie möchte stattdessen, dass das über 40 Jahre alte Kernkraftwerk in ihrem Dorf noch weiter betrieben werden darf – obschon dessen Schliessung beschlossen ist. Viele Spanierinnen und Spanier würden ihr zustimmen. Die Kernkraft hat wieder stark an Popularität gewonnen. Der Ausbau der Solarenergie geht derweil unvermindert weiter. Ihr Anteil an der spanischen Stromproduktion hat in den letzten Jahren sprunghaft zugenommen. International – aus der Extremadura, im Spannungsfeld der spanischen Energiewende.

05/05/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Ben Holsen from Holsen Solar. 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.

Andreas Steno Larsen and Mikkel Rosenvold are back to break down the latest shifts in global markets, starting with fresh developments in the Strait of Hormuz, then they turn to the inflation outlook, and they tackle the AI narrative, asking whether the surge in capex and demand from mega-cap tech signals a bubble, as markets continue to climb despite widespread skepticism. Today's sponsor is Plus500 US. Take your trading to the next level with cross-market contracts, from precious metals to key indices, and more. Whether you're a seasoned trader in the Futures arena or brand new, Plus500's user-friendly trading platform offers you the advanced tools, market insights, and quick execution you've been looking for. Get started with Plus500 for as little as $100 at https://us.plus500.com. Trading in futures involves the risk of loss. Let Monarch do your financial 'spring cleaning' for you!  Use code REALVISION at Monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50. Timestamps: 01:07 - Macro Mondays: Hormuz Moves, Inflation Risks, and the AI Bubble02:02 - Real Vision Portfolio Update and Why April Was Strong02:44 - Microsoft Earnings, OpenAI Backlog, and the AI CapEx Debate04:36 - Meta's AI Spending Problem and Why the Backlog Isn't There07:06 - What Could Actually Burst the AI Bubble?08:18 - Fed, ECB, and BOE Delay Hiking Talk as Hormuz Risk Builds09:24 - Why the Fed Won't Cut Rates Yet Under Kevin Warsh10:19 - Project Freedom: The US Plan to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz11:13 - Trump's Hormuz Announcement and Iran Missile Headlines13:08 - Can Trump's Move Break the Strait of Hormuz Deadlock?14:20 - Why Iran Risks Looking Like the Aggressor if It Fires on Commercial Ships16:27 - Why the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Hits Emerging Markets Hardest19:17 - Why the West Can Still Pay Up for Oil and Food Supply20:39 - Energy Shock, Imported Inflation, and the Real Risk to Western Economies23:53 - Trump-Xi Summit Risks, Global Trade Chokepoints, & China Dependencies26:46 - Solar Panels, Rare Earths, and the New Supply Chain Power Game

(May 4, 2026) Solar panels are crucial to producing carbon-free electricity in New York. But they take up a lot of land. A new study from Cornell University shows that solar development may not be as detrimental to farmland as some people fear. Also: A sign in North Creek saying President Trump needs to be "neutralized" was vandalized. The FBI found it was not hate speech.

Andreas Steno Larsen and Mikkel Rosenvold are back to break down the latest shifts in global markets, starting with fresh developments in the Strait of Hormuz, then they turn to the inflation outlook, and they tackle the AI narrative, asking whether the surge in capex and demand from mega-cap tech signals a bubble, as markets continue to climb despite widespread skepticism.Timestamps:01:07 - Macro Mondays: Hormuz Moves, Inflation Risks, and the AI Bubble02:02 - Real Vision Portfolio Update and Why April Was Strong02:44 - Microsoft Earnings, OpenAI Backlog, and the AI CapEx Debate04:36 - Meta's AI Spending Problem and Why the Backlog Isn't There07:06 - What Could Actually Burst the AI Bubble?08:18 - Fed, ECB, and BOE Delay Hiking Talk as Hormuz Risk Builds09:24 - Why the Fed Won't Cut Rates Yet Under Kevin Warsh10:19 - Project Freedom: The US Plan to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz11:13 - Trump's Hormuz Announcement and Iran Missile Headlines13:08 - Can Trump's Move Break the Strait of Hormuz Deadlock?14:20 - Why Iran Risks Looking Like the Aggressor if It Fires on Commercial Ships16:27 - Why the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Hits Emerging Markets Hardest19:17 - Why the West Can Still Pay Up for Oil and Food Supply20:39 - Energy Shock, Imported Inflation, and the Real Risk to Western Economies23:53 - Trump-Xi Summit Risks, Global Trade Chokepoints, & China Dependencies26:46 - Solar Panels, Rare Earths, and the New Supply Chain Power Game

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In this episode, we go through what main ecosystems for communication solar teams should employ to improve productivity. Your team needs every avenue for mutual accountability, transparency, and an overall culture that goes beyond hitting numerical quotas.CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://spotifytop10.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE

Usually, we'd never want to hear a "no" from all of our follow-up questions, but what if that was in our favor? This episode is gonna teach you a unique way of framing your questions in sales that provides more agency for the customer.CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://spotifytop10.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE

A trove of police body camera video is providing a new window into last month's controversial immigration raid in South Burlington. A Tufts university student detained by ICE last year after writing a pro-Palestinian op-ed has settled her case with the federal government. And the Vermont legislature is clarifying what towns can control when it comes to farming after a surprise state Supreme Court decision last May. Plus, Vermont is one of six New England states weighing new legislation to make it easier for people to own and install small, plug-in solar panels.

The Prism of America's Education with Host Karen Schoen – Between the drought, the frost, the strike, and oppressive government regulations, you can expect food prices to rise exponentially. How does all this inflation affect jobs, community health, and well-being? How does this impact population growth? The longer the drought, the worse it gets. What happens when the cows and the farm animals...

What is the philosophy of an investor in the solar space? Jeff Mendez and I had an episode a few years ago where he shares his journey from retail to building Vivint and the mindset he undertakes in producing value: not only in his teams but also within himself as he welcomes continued growth.CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://spotifytop10.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE

16. SEG 16: Bob Zimmerman reviews the DART mission's success in altering an asteroid's orbit. He also reports that the European Space Agency lost contact with a solar probe after its batteries drained due to misaligned solar panels. (16)AUGUST 1964