Podcasts about Solar power

Rooftop solar is gaining popularity with homeowners and businesses, leading to a surge in installations over the past decade. But the technology isn't right for everyone, and electric co-ops are doing their part to help consumer-members make informed decisions and avoid misleading or inaccurate information from some third-party vendors. Hear from Lidija Sekaric, NRECA vice president of innovation and emerging technology, and Neal Brown, member services and marketing manager for Garkane Energy.

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A cheap and accessible form of energy lies in a large ball of burning gas 93 million miles up in the sky: the sun. So why haven't we adopted solar energy more widely? “How We Survive” host Amy Scott recently talked with longtime climate writer and activist Bill McKibben about his upcoming book “Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization.” In this exclusive extended interview, McKibben explains how solar power has had explosive growth in the past few years, why it's not widely adopted in the U.S. (and ways to change that) and offers some hopeful examples of how solar power has been adopted around the world.

A cheap and accessible form of energy lies in a large ball of burning gas 93 million miles up in the sky: the sun. So why haven't we adopted solar energy more widely? “How We Survive” host Amy Scott recently talked with longtime climate writer and activist Bill McKibben about his upcoming book “Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization.” In this exclusive extended interview, McKibben explains how solar power has had explosive growth in the past few years, why it's not widely adopted in the U.S. (and ways to change that) and offers some hopeful examples of how solar power has been adopted around the world.

Last month we set a new household record. Blame the baby, the extra washing, the old house, the cold weather, the dehumidifier, and whatever else. But despite booking in hours of free electricity across the month, between the gas heating and electricity, our family energy bill for June 2025 was the highest it's ever been: $540. I know we're very comfortable relative to so many families, but even so, that has gotta change. But while of course there are things we as a family can improve upon, I'm very aware that there are only so many gains to be won from policing light switches and shower times. I'm seriously wondering about solar. I read an amazing set of stats in the New Yorker magazine this week about the scale and development of solar energy around the world. This is all big picture stuff... mainly the huge industrial solar farms, rather than household solar, but a couple of these numbers absolutely blew me away. First of all, solar power is now growing faster than any power source in history. Globally, a gigawatt's worth of solar panels is being installed every fifteen hours on average, which means if you set a stopwatch running right now, new solar panels equal to the entire electricity generation capacity of New Zealand will be installed and running by midnight on Thursday night. Next week? The same. And the week after that. And the week after that. Another fact. It took 68 years from the invention of solar panels for the world to install the first terawatt of solar generation. That was 2022. It took just two years to install the second terawatt of generation. And it's gonna take a year to 18 months to install the third. By next year, the International Energy Agency says solar energy will generate more electricity than all the world's nuclear power plants combined. By 2029, more than hydro dams. By 2031 more than gas and by 2032, more than coal. Globally, we are generating a third more energy through wind and solar than this time last year. The Chinese are miles ahead of anyone else on this, but even gas-guzzling America is changing fast. Why? Are we doing it because it's the right thing? The moral thing? The climate-conscious thing? No. The huge surge in solar is being driven by economics. Put simply, solar power is way, way, way cheaper than other forms of electricity generation. Between batteries and solar panels, the technology is only getting better and only getting cheaper. Ten years from now, as reported in that article, the International Energy Agency says solar power will become the world's main source of all energy... not just electricity, but all energy. I'm not naïve about solar's limitations. Few of us need reminding —especially given the last couple of weeks— that there are times when the sun doesn't shine. And right now, in the depths of winter, when our family's energy bill is the highest, is the time of year when solar panels on our rooftop would likely be generating the least electricity. But if I take a step back and think about solar in the context of the whole year, it makes increasing economic sense to me. In summer I reckon I could wipe off a massive chunk from our energy bill. And whatever savings I make then can contribute to offsetting the bills in the middle of winter. All I knew when I looked at my energy bill this week is the status quo isn't gonna be sustainable for our family. Rather than debating if we'll go to solar, the only question for us now, is when. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This Day in Maine for Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

In this episode I go over solar panels for homes. I have some very strong opinions about this and you should listen to them if you're considering the idea of going solar with your property! 516-444-5341

Sunny weather in June produced a number of new solar power records for Ireland, according to provisional data from grid operator EirGrid. Periods of fine weather on 6 June and 16 June saw new records set, with a final peak of 768 MW (Megawatts) set shortly before noon on Thursday, 19 June. This means the peak for grid-scale solar in Ireland is almost 200 MW higher at the midway point in 2025 than at the same time last year. Renewable electricity met 38% of demand in June, with 30% of total electricity needs being met by wind power and 5% coming from solar over the month. Gas proved the single largest source of electricity generation in June at 36%, with imports at 23%. Just over 1% of demand was met by coal, with June marking the last month in which it will be used for electricity generation following the final use of coal power at Moneypoint. While renewables can provide for up to 75% of electricity at any given time, what is known as the System Non-Synchronous Penetration or 'SNSP' limit, the level of renewables on the system dropped to as low as 5% at points in June. Periods of lowest renewable availability typically occur on still nights where there is little wind and no solar activity, with electricity predominantly coming from conventional generation at such times. Overall electricity system demand stood at 2,636 GWh (Gigawatt Hours) for June, marking a slight decrease from demand in May. Charlie McGee, System Operational Manager at EirGrid, said: "While it doesn't necessarily need to be sunny to produce solar power, some of the peaks we see over the summer period typically occur during periods of strong sunshine. "The increased rollout of grid-scale solar in Ireland means we're seeing more records being set, with a marked increase from the levels of generation we saw just a year ago. June was an important month for the electricity grid in another sense, as we will no longer see coal reflected in our fuel mix following its final use in Moneypoint last month."

Lorde ha publicado un disco, como siempre confesional, que nos ha reconciliado con la artista, tras el tropiezo que supuso 'Solar Power', que aún no hemos descubierto cuán era irónico o no. 'Virgin' es ese álbum que esperábamos como sucesor de 'Melodrama', del que se diferencia por las temáticas tan potentes que trata. También hay ruptura como en aquel, pero sobre todo trastornos alimentarios, disforia de género, miedo a ser madre, cuestionamientos de los progenitores y sobre todo, muchas miradas en el espejo.

É um novo nascimento ou uma ruptura definitiva?

A new research project is putting ‘virtual energy networks' for households and businesses to the test. Virtual energy networks (VENs) allow consumers to buy solar energy directly from their neighbours, or sell excess rooftop solar to someone across town, or even interstate, all through an online platform. VENs are already used by some councils, schools and businesses with multiple sites, for instance to share solar generated on a community centre with an office or depots. But most energy retailers haven't extended this system to households. Dr Andrea La Nauze, an Associate Professor of Economics at Deakin University, is leading a study to look at how the use of VENs can be extended, and is now recruiting participants for the trial. If you'd like to take part in the virtual energy network study, you can email the team at ven@deakin.edu.au or just search “Deakin Virtual Energy Network” in your browser.

John is joined by Lorde and producer Jim-E Stack to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Virgin'. Lorde, is a singer-songwriter and producer from New Zealand who rose to fame in 2013 with the Grammy winning global hit track ‘Royals'. Her albums 2013's ‘Pure Heroine', 2017's ‘Melodrama', and 2012's ‘Solar Power' all showcase her sharp, raw lyrics and sophisticated production . In June 2025, after collaborations with artists including Charli XCX, Lorde released ‘Virgin'. Produced by Jim-E Stack, the record reveals a bold new sound and explores themes of self-discovery and identity. In this episode, the pair discuss the subtle changes made in the development of each track. As well as sharing numerous voice notes and demos, they talk through how the lyrics and production informed each other, the importance of muting and stripping songs back, with deep rooted percussion at the music's core. Tracks discussed: Favourite Daughter, GRWN, Shapeshifter TAPE IT Thanks to our friends at Tape It for supporting the podcast. Visit tape.it/tapenotes or use the promo code TAPENOTES in the app to get 20% off. LANDR  Get 20% off LANDR Distribution and Studio at landr.com/tapenotes MUSIVERSAL Skip the waitlist and get your discount HERE LISTEN to ‘Virgin' here - https://lynkify.in/album/virgin/wuWmkwlQ  ‘Universal Music' LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES   linktr.ee/tapenotes  Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective - https://lynkify.in/song/sunshine-buddy/YT47TLFI  GEAR MENTIONS Soundtoys Decapiator Soundtoys Devil-Loc Soundtoys FilterFreak FabFilter Pro Q Decimort Waves Soundshift Waves RVox Waves SSL Compressor Kontakt Strings OTT Goodhertz Lossy Korg PolySix Shure SM7 Moog Rogue Thermionic Culture Vulture API 550 EQ Neve 1073 Neumann U47 CL-1B Compressor Roland Juno AMS DMX Unit Telefunken 251 Mic CR 8000 Drum Machine Roland VG-8 Teenage Engineering OP-1 OUR GEAR https://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgear HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can join us on Patreon, where among many things you can access full length videos of most new episodes, ad-free episodes and detailed gear list breakdowns. KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:  Instagram: @tapenotes  Twitter: @tapenotes  Facebook: @tapenotespodcast   YouTube: Tape Notes Podcast Discord: Tape Notes Patreon: Tape Notes To let us know the artists you'd like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We'd love to hear!  Visit our website to join our mailing list: www.tapenotes.co.uk

Most of 2025's pop scene has been dominated by LGTBQ+ females. Joining that list are Cuban folk singer Gigi Perez, and New Zealand's alternative artist Lorde. Expressing self-identity in different genres, I review each of their new albums: At the Beach, In Real Life, and Virgin.Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Gigi Perez's websiteDiscography"Celine" - Soundcloud"Sailor Song" - video, Tonight Show performanceZach Show podcast interviewMTV Push interview"Closer to Fine" - Indigo Girls (1989)Lollapallooza 2025Lorde's website; YouTube channelDiscography"Royals", "Tennis Court", "Team" (2013-2014)"Green Light" (2017)"Solar Power"vs. George Michael's "Freedom '90" (1990)"What Was That", "Man of the Year", "Hammer" (2025)Interviews: Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Apple MusicSeeing Them LiveRelated Episodes: Ep. 121 - Janet Jackson DocumentaryEp. 193 - George Michael Top 20Ep. 211 - Sounds Like HalloweenEp. 230 - Kacey Musgraves' "Deeper Well"Ep. 245 - Maren Morris Top 10Ep. 251 - Celine Dion Top 10Ep. 264 - Seeing Them Live & Lyrics ChatEp. 284 - Chappell Roan's "The Giver"Ep. 285 - Doechii's "Anxiety" & Janet Jackson!Ep. 295 - Modern Folk: Alex Warren & Myles Smith

Lorde has described her fourth album as her rebirth. ‘Virgin' is her attempt to make a document that reflected her femininity, which she described as “raw, primal, innocent, elegant, openhearted, spiritual, masc”. It deals with themes of gender identity, body image, and mental health, a more introspective album than its predecessor ‘Solar Power'. Estelle Clifford joined Jack Tame to share her thoughts on the album. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of People in Power, California Energy Markets Associate Editor Abigail Sawyer talks with Mark Toney, executive director of The Utility Reform Network, about California's unprecedented rate increases over the past several years, the factors driving those increases and what can be done to keep power bills from continuing to rise. Toney doesn't hold back in offering his opinions on reasonable wildfire safety measures, who should pay for them, and whether the California Public Utilities Commission is doing its job.  He also discusses legislation currently before California lawmakers that TURN believes could slow the upward advance of utility rates.

Uno de los grandes lanzamientos del año ya es una realidad. 'Virgin', el tercer álbum de Lorde, representa al mismo tiempo una renovación y un regreso. En sus letras hay un crecimiento claro: la artista y la persona aquí ya no es la misma que jugaba con la luz en 'Solar Power'. Sin embargo, en lo sonoro, hay un retorno al pulso emocional y al alcance masivo que definieron a 'Melodrama'. Como si Lorde decidiera tomar distancia de aquel disco veraniego y optimista que recibió tantas críticas. En 'Virgin', la producción corre a cargo de Jim-E Stack, y los créditos reúnen a un elenco estelar: Fabiana Palladino, Daniel Nigro, Rob Moose, Buddy Ross, Andrew Aged, Devonté Hynes o Justin Vernon, entre otros.Playlist:Lorde - ShapeshifterBlood Orange - The Field (feat. The Durutti Column, Tariq Al.Sabir, Caroline Polachek & Daniel Caesar)Animal Collective - Love On the Big ScreenLCD Soundsystem - Home (Tom Sharkett Edit)The Dare - I Can't Scape MyselfLewis OfMan - Seoul Disco NightSofia Kourtesis - Canela Pura1tbsp, Cherry chola - Rosas Y BesitosLogic1000, George Riley - i couldn't hold backErika de Casier - MissKaitlyn Aurelia Smith - Stare Into MeSasha Keable - Feel SomethingDurand Jones & The Indications - ParadiseFine - RunKevin Abstract, Love Spells - Post Break Up BeautyAlex G - June GuitarMac DeMarco - HomeEscuchar audio

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 ★

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Are you ready for the biggest shift happening in utility-scale solar right now?The transition from central to string inverters is revolutionizing how we build and operate massive solar farms across America. In this eye-opening episode, Luke Schlichte, Utility Sales Representative at CPS America (Chint Power Systems), breaks down why this technological shift is happening and what it means for the future of utility solar.Luke reveals the stark reality of underperformance plaguing utility-scale solar in the US, where some 200MW projects have experienced as low as 14% uptime after their first year. The culprit? Central inverters creating catastrophic single points of failure that can take entire megawatt blocks offline for weeks or even months at a time.Key topics covered in this episode:Why string inverters eliminate catastrophic downtime risksThe financial impact of inverter choice on long-term asset performanceHow CPS's 350kW string inverter (the world's most powerful) is changing the gameDistributed vs. skidded design approaches for utility solarMaintenance and servicing advantages that save time and moneyWhy specialized technician shortages make string inverters essentialReal-world case studies of projects switching from central to stringLuke explains how modern high-power string inverters like CPS's 350kW unit offer the modularity benefits of string technology while matching the economics of central inverters. With features like 15 MPPTs per inverter and full power output up to 45°C, these aren't your typical rooftop string inverters.Whether you're an asset owner, EPC contractor, or anyone involved in utility-scale solar development, this episode provides crucial insights into technology choices that can make or break project profitability. Luke shares how CPS's unique approach of studying returned inverters in their labs drives continuous innovation and why they view themselves as partners for the entire project lifecycle.Connect with Luke SchlichteLinkedIn: Luke SchlichteWebsite: CPS America 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

Canada's largest solar farm is planned for BC, backed by the provincial government through Bill 14.   Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bill-14-solar-power-is-amping-up-in-bc   PODCAST INFO:

Check out the new Buddipole PowerPro MPPT Solar Charge Controller in this YouTube video! Designed for ham radio and off-grid enthusiasts, this innovative DC power management system features a 150W MPPT solar charger, automatic DC/battery switching, and a vibrant LCD display for real-time monitoring. Perfect for portable solar setups, it supports Lead Acid and Lithium-ion batteries with user-friendly controls. Learn how the PowerPro maximizes solar efficiency for your adventures!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Gabriel Aguilera discusses how his 15 years at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission prepared him for his role as a state utility regulator with California Energy Markets' Southwest Editor, Abigail Sawyer.  Aguilera also offers his take on the emergence of competing day-ahead markets and regional transmission organizations in the Western U.S., the implications of market competition for the New Mexico PRC, and the importance of green chile in attracting energy investment to the state. 

In this engaging conversation, Carl Moose shares his journey from banking to becoming a leader in renewable energy, particularly in solar power. He discusses the advantages of solar energy in different states, the future of solar technology, and the relationship between real estate and energy efficiency. The conversation also touches on the challenges of implementing solar energy in Texas, the paradox of energy and water issues in the Caribbean, and the importance of travel in gaining perspective on life. Carl emphasizes the need for individuals to consider solar energy as a viable option for their homes and businesses, highlighting the financial benefits and the potential to become independent from traditional power companies.   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   —--------------------

The Angry Clean Energy Guy on the space race of this century: becoming a solar superpower. Humanity is moving into an unprecedented era of energy super-abundance which is going to be all about harnessing terawatts of solar energy; TW-scale solar manufacturing and TWh-scale battery manufacturing. After all, total energy consumption globally today is about 16TW, while right above our heads the Sun is delivering 173,000 TW of energy to Earth continuously, over 10,000 times greater than what we are currently using. And it's all there for the taking by those countries that achieve solar superpower status - with almost any and all countries in contention. The global order is on its way to be potentially dramatically re-shuffled.

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Solar power reached its highest recorded figure on the national electricity grid in May, while overall, almost a third of electricity came from renewable sources last month, according to provisional data from EirGrid. EirGrid is responsible for operating, developing and enhancing Ireland's electricity grid and market. It balances electricity supply to customer demand in real time from the National Control Centre. 173,163 MWh (megawatt hours) of electricity was produced from grid-scale solar in May, representing 6.5% of electricity generated for the month. For context, in May 2023, 2.7% of all electricity came from solar power, accounting for 71,731 MWh of electricity. There were also a number of new peaks for grid-scale solar activity for a one-minute period, reaching 755 MW at one point on the 17th of May 2025, beating the record of 752 MW set two days earlier on the 15th of May. The previous record of 750 MW was recorded on March 24th 2025. This followed a new peak wind power record on the grid set in February. Of the 32.5% of electricity generated from renewables in May, the majority came from wind, which accounted for 22.5%, while 6.5% came from solar, and the remainder of renewable generation came from other sources, including hydro and biomass. Looking at the rest of the fuel mix, gas generation accounted for 39% of the electricity produced, with 22.8% being imported via interconnection, 4.6% coming from coal, and the remaining 1.1% from other sources. Overall electricity system demand was 2,671 GWh for May 2025, similar to 2,679 GWh in May 2024. Currently, the electricity grid can accommodate up to 75% of electricity from renewable sources at any one time: what is known as the system non-synchronous penetration (SNSP) limit. EirGrid is rolling out an unprecedented programme of grid reinforcements, upgrades and new infrastructure across the country, enabling the connection of further generation sources to maintain a secure and reliable power supply. Diarmaid Gillespie, Director of System Operations at EirGrid, said: "While onshore wind remains the prominent renewable source of electricity in Ireland, solar power has become a notable feature of the Irish power system over the last two years in particular, and we may see further records being reached over the coming summer months. We also continue to see electricity imports contributing significantly to our fuel mix in meeting electricity demand. Operating a power system with electricity generated from variable renewables such as wind and solar, mixed with conventional generation, is complex and technically very challenging. To maintain stability on the grid, EirGrid engineers need to be able to adjust to and meet fluctuating energy demand with supply at all times." More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

The select committee process has proven useful in substantially strengthening anti-stalking laws. Originally proposals on making it an offence had a maximum penalty of five years in prison, capturing three specified acts within one-year. But it'll now be triggered after two acts within two years. Labour's Police spokesperson Ginny Anderson told Mike Hosking it's an example of why the process is an important part of our democracy. She says it's been great to work collaboratively, to listen to submissions, to understand what Police can do and to make the changes to strengthen the law. Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Hosking that police take these things extremely seriously, and they now have the tools to be able to give a meaningful response. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Solar energy company Lodestone is expanding to the South Island. It's constructing a solar farm in Canterbury's Clandeboye, with first generation expected next year. It will generate 43 gigawatt hours of renewable electricity annually, similar to the company's sites in the Upper North Island. Managing Director Gary Holden told Mike Hosking there are six more consented sites in their portfolio. He says they're trying to build a solar farm in every area they can, to follow the populations. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been revealed children as young as four have been suspended from Kent schools, amid a rise in the number of exclusions across the county.The numbers follow a trend across the country after Covid, with the lockdowns that started in 2020 affecting many children's formative years.Also in today's podcast, the man who oversees the police in Kent has told us he'd be interested in becoming the county's first Mayor.But Matthew Scott has urged the government to speed up any reorganisation of local authorities.Double amputee Tony Hudgell's been gifted a signed football shirt from David Beckham.The 10-year-old from West Malling was just weeks old when he suffered appalling abuse at the hands of his birth parents.A protest walk has been held on Romney Marsh as campaigners push back over plans for solar and energy storage schemes.Possible projects include the 1,500 acre South Kent Energy Park and the 1,000 acre Shepway Energy Park.Rebecca Adlington's been in Kent to take part in an endurance swim to raise awareness of protecting our oceans.The former Olympian was joined by Happy Valley star James Norton at Joss Bay - and admitted it was pretty tough.And in sport, Bradley Dack has revealed he's got unfinished business ahead of a new season at Gillingham  The 31-year-old has signed on for another year - after only making 20 appearances during the last campaign.

Aidan Magee delivers the latest entertainment news on:- Tom Felton reprising his role as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.- Controversy surrounding a contestant on Love Island USA.- Lorde reflecting on her 2021 album Solar Power.

What if a renewable energy power plant could achieve capacity factors above 70%? Wouldn't that make it, finally, FIRM baseload power, dispatchable and “reliable” for the grid? Can ai help? What else is required? The simple answer is hybridization, but a long-time industry pioneer is here to tell us more.Martin Hermann has spent the last 2 decades pioneering the future of utility-scale solar. From founding 8minutenergy, one of the first to bring Utility-scale solar parks to the US, to launching BrightNight, focused now on making solar dispatchable, Martin's mission has stayed consistent: make renewables not just clean—but reliable.In the latest episode of SunCast, you'll hear how BrightNight is rethinking the way we build power plants, why Martin deliberately didn't hire solar industry veterans, and how AI is changing the way utilities plan for grid stability. This isn't about adding more megawatts—it's about turning renewables into baseload power, with capacity factors north of 70%.Martin shares how he's using hybridization (wind + solar + batteries + market integration) to unlock grid value, and what it takes to design dispatchable renewables from the ground up.Expect to learn:

06/04/25: 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, taking advantage of tax incentives, Christmas lights, 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.

9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) Douglas Ernest Author: The Spirit of a True Patriot: The Inspiring Story of Ret. Captain Douglas J. ErnestRussia/Ukraine war intensifies day before peace talks 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Weekly Feature: to Play “THE BEE OR, NOT THE BEE!!” with Paul Curtman @paulcurtman prcurtman.com 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Dr. Bonner CohenBio-https://www.cfact.org/bonner-cohen/ @CFACT cfact.orgGeothermal Energy: Another Nail in the Coffin of Wind and Solar Power?By Bonner Russell CohenAs if the resurgence of fossil fuels and the realistic prospect of a renaissance of nuclear energy in the U.S. were not enough, purveyors of intermittent and subsidy-dependent wind and solar power may be facing another challenge, this one emanating from heat stored deep beneath the earth’s surface. The global AI arms race, with its extraordinary demands for gobs of electricity to power ever-proliferating data centers, has been a black swan for green energy. Unable to deliver the continuous flow of power demanded by the 21st century’s Industrial Revolution, green energy’s best days appear to be behind it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of People in Power California Energy Markets Associate Editor Abigail Sawyer discusses the role of community choice aggregation in California with Beth Vaughan, CEO of CalCCA. In their 15-year history in California, CCAs have presented a model for innovation and contributed to the radical reshaping of California's electricity generation, delivery and consumption. With affordability, uncertainty and flexibility currently on everyone's minds, CCAs seem poised to continue innovating, with novel approaches to transmission development, new generation resources and substantial growth. The CCA model is also becoming appealing to other states, which are considering how to enable choice for electricity consumers.

The world is a big place but even things that are far away can have serious local consequences.  The effects of distant Canadian wildfires on air quality in Florida is a good example. Europe is increasingly becoming reliant on solar energy to meet its targets for climate change mitigation and energy security.   According to new […]

Tim Webster explores how to electrify your home with solar energy and reduce your reliance on fossil fuels with Australian-American inventor, engineer, and renewable energy advocate Saul Griffith. 

Scaling Solar Access Across Brazil magine accessing affordable solar power with just a few clicks - no rooftop panels, no upfront costs, just clean energy delivered through smart, decentralized infrastructure. That's the vision transforming communities across Brazil, where millions are still priced out of the energy transition. Leading this project is Pedro Somma, CEO of Luz Energia. He explains how the company is building a digital-first platform to democratize solar energy, offering energy-as-a-service and unlocking real impact in underserved regions. It's not just innovation - it's climate equity at scale. Can tech remove CO2 permanently from the atmosphere? Julia Sekula, CFO of Terradot describes how they are scaling carbon dioxide removal (CDR) through Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) in Brazil. Backed by a multi-year deal with Microsoft to remove 12,000 tonnes of CO₂, Terradot is pioneering one of the most advanced ERW monitoring efforts to date. With nearly 50,000 tonnes of rock deployed across 2,000 hectares, Terradot is targeting its first carbon credits in 2025. Sirius Education Editor Ania is also out and about talking to startups - this week we meet the Founder of Sirius Education, Arnobio Morelix. They are training professionals to be ready for the jobs of the future. The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell and the studio expert is Angelica Mari. More on this week's stories: Luz Energia Terradot Sirius Education Production Manager: Liz Tuohy Editor: Ania Lichtarowicz For the PodExtra version of the show please subscribe via this link: https://somewhere-on-earth-the-global-tech-podcast-the-podextra-edition.pod.fan/ Follow us on all the socials: Join our Facebook group Instagram BlueSky   If you like Somewhere on Earth, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify   Contact us by email: hello@somewhereonearth.co   Send us a voice note: via WhatsApp: +44 7486 329 484   Find a Story + Make it News = Change the World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Andrew and Bill begin with the Commerce Department's guidance on Ascend Chips, caustic responses to that policy on the PRC side, citations to the "Geneva Consensus," and the news the U.S. will be partnering with Saudi Arabia and the UAE on AI investments in a move that may limit PRC influence in the region. From there: Reactions to a New York Times op-ed about divergent policy trajectories for the US and China, comments from Ding Xuexiang on accelerating technological self-reliance, and questions about the US retaining and recruiting global talent. At the end: Rogue communication devices are reportedly found in Chinese solar power inverters, and a word about diamonds.

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Your Solar Power Inverter Could Be Spying for China! by Nick Espinosa, Chief Security Fanatic

In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, on the cusp of Lorde's forthcoming fourth studio album Virgin, due next month, Louie and Russ revisit her last album, 2021's divisive paean to the natural world, Solar Power. Neither loved this record on impact but how has it aged? Does it land differently out of the context of its moment? And what do it's successes and failures portend for the next round of Lorde music?To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more, subscribe to Pop Pantheon: All Access at the Icon Tier. You can also subscribe for the audio only directly in the Apple Podcasts app.Note for iOS users: Subscribe using your desktop or mobile browser, not the iOS Patreon app, for cheaper rates on Pop Pantheon: All Access.

Transmission in the West is a huge topic nowadays, with many more lines and additional infrastructure needed to meet renewable-energy goals and maintain grid reliability in the face of significant load growth. This episode of People in Power features Neil Millar, vice president of transmission planning and infrastructure development at the California Independent System Operator, the man who guides CAISO's multibillion-dollar annual planning process. Neil is also responsible for managing new generation interconnections across CAISO's territory—a lot of responsibility, indeed. Check out this insightful interview on People in Power.

PJ chats to John Hayes from ProSolar breaks down how solar panels can slash your energy bills and even earn you money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://youtu.be/WoSE4ivjIv4Matt and Sean talk about wave energy converters and power generation, and how in the long run it could outpace solar and wind as a sustainable, renewable energy source.Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Waves Could Quietly Overtake Solar & Wind: https://youtu.be/l1pxV7Nro34(00:00) - Introduction 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 ★

Minnesota has been a part of the solar energy boom that has swept across the nation over the past decade. Research has shown solar energy is now the cheapest form of electricity in the history of electric power generation, but politics on the state and federal level could trigger challenges for the renewable resource. MPR News Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner talked to Brian Martucci, an energy reporter with the Minnesota Reformer, about the issues solar power could face in Minnesota.

The re-elected Albanese government is offering to effectively cut the price of home batteries for solar by half. That's on top of the generous tax incentives it has already rolled out for electric cars: It's time to cash in on the greening of Australia. In today's show we cover The new federal incentive to cut home battery costs in half How to have a fully tax deductible electric car Renting your home and Capital Gains tax Is the deeming rate now 'deemed' untouchable? James Gerrard of www.financialadviser.com.au joins Associate Editor- Wealth, James Kirby in this episodeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Montrose County is nearing a key decision on new rules that could open the door to solar and other power generation projects, but not without debate over land use, setbacks, and community impact. And later, Shirley Koch is once again appealing her prison sentence in the Sunset Mesa body-brokering case, reigniting one of the region’s most disturbing legal sagas.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.