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Landfill explosions, lithium-ion firestorms, and CIA briefings—today's guest has seen it all - or so she thought!Kathleen McCaffery's illustrious firefighting career includes crawling through rubble in Haiti, leading battalions as one of the first female fire chiefs in North America, and even rewriting Tesla's global fire safety strategy. This episode takes us into uncharted territory as Tesla recruits a retired firefighter to address global concerns over battery [fire] safety.Most solar companies are woefully underprepared to interact with firefighting agencies, and that's increasingly going to create friction and unnecessary limitations. Kathleen spent her entire career breaking down barriers (when she wasn't breaking down doors!) and has even been in the situation room of more than a few CIA operation briefs! To say she is battle-tested is putting it mildly. She answered the call to serve the country (CIA) and those in need (disaster relief), but could not have been prepared for the call she received post-retirement that pulled her back into active duty, this time taking her halfway ‘round the world to help solve battery fires in Australia! This is one of the most fun and wild conversations we've published all year.Expect to learn:
Check out OpenSolar OS 3.0 at: https://suncast.media/opensolar More batter density = more value, right? Not so fast.In this episode, we challenge the hype around energy storage density—and reveal what really drives value for battery storage assets.At RE+ 2025, Nico Johnson got to connect with two powerhouse product leaders from Wärtsilä Energy Storage: Neha Sinha, Head of Hardware Portfolio, and Ruchira Shah, Lead for Software Product Management. Together, they're crystal clear about how hardware and software integration impacts performance, revenue, and long-term viability in energy storage projects. And how that translates to strategic value for battery operators.If you think “more megawatt-hours per box” is the endgame, you might be oversizing your system—and leaving cash on the table. Neha and Ruchira explain why “usable energy,” not just nameplate capacity, is the real metric investors should care about. And why that's not solely defined by the MWH you can stuff inside a container.Expect to learn:
Check out OpenSolar OS 3.0 at: https://suncast.media/opensolar 1 in 5 solar panels are failing—and it's not because of hail. A quiet reliability crisis is cracking open across the industry, and it starts with glass.In this eye-opening conversation, Nico Johnson sits down with Tristan Erion-Lorico (Kiwa PVEL) and Dr. Teresa Barnes (NREL) to uncover why glass breakage has become the #1 cause of solar module failure. Backed by PVEL's latest reliability data, they expose how design shortcuts, material stress, and quality-control lapses are pushing failure rates to an alarming 20%.You'll learn:
Tout nouveau team manager du projet Macif, Thierry Douillard raconte dans Into The Wind comment il a basculé d'une vie de marin et de coach à un rôle de chef d'orchestre. Succédant à Jean-Luc Nélias à la tête d'une équipe qui a beaucoup gagné avec Charlie Dalin, il découvre un poste où se mêlent technicité, management et relation partenaires. Une fonction à la fois sportive et stratégique, au cœur de MerConcept, la structure qui gère plusieurs projets, dont ceux de Massif, SVR-Lazartigue ou UpWind.Navigateur d'expérience, Douillard revient sur un parcours nourri d'équipages plus que de solitaire, entre Tour de France à la voile, match racing et grandes campagnes internationales. Champion du monde de match racing en 2006 aux côtés de Peter Gilmour, il a longtemps évolué dans le cercle fermé des spécialistes, avant de s'engager dans deux campagnes de Coupe de l'America, à Auckland et à Valence, au sein des défis français.Il raconte aussi son long compagnonnage avec Thomas Coville et Sodebo, au sein de la cellule météo, où il participe à toutes les tentatives de record autour du monde, jusqu'au succès de 2016 en 49 jours. Une expérience marquante, où se mêlent pression technique, décisions lourdes de conséquences et une relation d'amitié indéfectible avec le skipper. De Spindrift aux Extreme Sailing Series en passant par Oman Sail, son itinéraire s'est construit au fil de collaborations multiples, toujours au plus haut niveau.Avec SailGP, Thierry Douillard franchit une nouvelle étape en devenant coach de l'équipe de France en 2020. Au contact direct de Quentin Delapierre et de ses équipiers, il plonge dans l'univers ultra-technologique des F50, où la data et l'analyse en temps réel redéfinissent le rôle de l'entraîneur. Une école d'exigence et de précision, proche de la Formule 1, qui le marque autant humainement que professionnellement.Aujourd'hui, à 50 ans passés, il continue de se réinventer en plongeant dans une nouvelle classe - l'Imoca -, apportant à la fois son regard de marin, son expérience internationale et une culture de la gagne acquise sur tous les circuits.Diffusé le 3 octobre 2025Générique : In Closing – Days PastPost-production : Grégoire LevillainHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Check out OpenSolar OS 3.0 at: https://suncast.media/opensolar Is the world's most powerful energy data set hiding in plain sight?Justin Locke, former RMI leader and now Executive Director of Global Energy Monitor, joins Nico to uncover how real data—not just rhetoric—is shaping the future of global energy. If you've ever looked at a chart on coal retirements, gas pipelines, or solar growth, chances are it came from GEM. Or at least, the person who created it was likely using this little-known FREE Open-source data set.In this episode, we go deep into the data warehouse purpose-built to help illuminate what's really happening behind the curtain of the energy transition. We also spotlight a massive—but little discussed—spike in U.S. natural gas development. What's behind it? AI-driven demand from hyperscale data centers. Why is this a warning sign? It's quietly tipping the energy scales in ways we didn't predict.You'll hear why Justin left RMI to lead this critical watchdog organization, how GEM tracks infrastructure across 26 energy sectors, and why Southeast Asia and Africa are at a clean energy crossroads.Expect to Learn:
Is your career site delivering the conversion you need? Dalia's plug-and-play tech turns any employer career site into a high-performance candidate conversion engine — no replatforming required, live in days.Visit dalia.co to learn more. AND by jobcase, Jobcase is an online community where workers of all kinds – like hourly employees, tradespeople and healthcare technicians – access jobs, make connections, and support each other in any aspect of their work life.Visit jobcase.com/hire and tap into their 120 million strong job seeker network First up…NEW YORK — Valence, the company behind Nadia, the world's first enterprise AI coach, today announced it has raised a $50 million Series B led by Bessemer Venture Partners. https://hrtechfeed.com/ai-coach-for-employers-platform-lands-50-million/ LOWELL, Mass. —- UKG, a leading global AI platform for HR, pay, and workforce management, today unveiled a new logo and identity with the launch of its global brand campaign, “When Work Works, Everything Works.” The campaign marks a major leap forward in UKG's evolution as the world's Workforce Operating Platform unifying HR, pay, workforce management, and AI agents into a single solution that turns the world's largest workforce data set into critical business insights supporting every worker — from the front office to the frontline. https://hrtechfeed.com/ukg-unveils-rebrand-new-logo/ SAN FRANCISCO – Alex, the AI recruiting partner transforming how companies discover and hire talent, today announced it has raised $20 million in funding, including a $17 million Series A round led by Peak XV Partners with participation from CHROs at Fortune 500 companies, Y Combinator, Uncorrelated Ventures, and other investors including Tim Sackett, Kris Fredrickson, and Dalton Caldwell. The funding also includes a $3 million Seed round led by 1984 Ventures. https://hrtechfeed.com/ai-powered-recruiting-startup-lands-20-million/ MINNEAPOLIS — Mashalot AI, the invite-only job search agent, is built to eliminate application fatigue and level the playing field for U.S. job seekers. By pulling the newest listings from LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, and Indeed, and generating a custom resume and cover letter for every role, the platform can apply to 500 jobs in just 5 minutes. This helps candidates land interviews faster than ever. https://hrtechfeed.com/mashalot-ai-launches-to-fix-the-full-time-job-of-finding-a-job/ Workday announced it has completed its acquisition of Paradox, a candidate experience agent that uses conversational AI to simplify every step of the job application journey, particularly for frontline industries. https://hrtechfeed.com/workday-completes-acquisition-of-paradox/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Check out OpenSolar OS 3.0 at: https://suncast.media/opensolar The $2/Watt Challenge: Can We Get There?Is $2/watt solar a pipe dream—or a real target we can hit in the next few years?Patrick Crane, Global Head of Growth at OpenSolar (and solar pioneer since Sungevity), says not only is it possible, but we already know how to get there. In this conversation, Patrick breaks down the most bloated parts of the cost stack—from customer acquisition to permitting delays to clunky tech stacks—and lays out a clear path to radically cheaper solar installs.Drawing on two decades in solar and his time as CMO for LinkedIn, Patrick shares how smarter software, better referral systems, and AI-driven tools could change the economics of solar forever. If you're serious about scaling solar and building a profitable, future-ready business, this one's required listening.Expect to learn:
En route vers le marathon de Valence ! A 68 jours du marathon espagnol, connu pour être une autoroute à performances avec son tracé "facile", RMC Running lance sa nouvelle grande aventure. Et qui dit grande aventure, dit champions ! La championne olympique de natation Laure Manaudou, le champion de France de cyclisme Nacer Bouhanni, le tennisman et finaliste de Grand Chelem Arnaud Clément, et le footballeur champion de France Anthony Mounier seront encadrés durant 10 semaines par Yohan Durand et Benoit Boutron. Ils se livreront dans chaque épisode hebdomadaire sur leurs évolutions, leurs sentiments, leurs objectifs et leurs sensations... Pour ce premier épisode, partons à la découverte de nos champions, avec la clé d'une bonne préparation : comment se fixer un objectif sur la course reine du Running ? Et écoutez bien jusqu'au bout... Un énorme cadeau est à gagner !
🎙️ Estimados oyentes y mecenas: Con este episodio damos inicio a un nuevo bloque dedicado a la filosofía del lenguaje. En primer lugar, presentaré una síntesis de sus líneas generales y algunas de las críticas formuladas desde el tradicionalismo espiritualista. A continuación, nos adentraremos en la figura de Bertrand Russell, con un repaso a su vida y obra, y una introducción a su primera gran aportación: el atomismo lógico, fundamento de su proyecto de análisis del lenguaje y la realidad. Gracias por acompañarme una vez más en este camino de exploración filosófica, que solo es posible gracias a vuestro apoyo constante. 📗ÍNDICE Introducción a la Filosofía del Lenguaje. 0. Resúmenes iniciales. 1. VIDA Y OBRAS. 2. ATOMISMO LÓGICO. 🎼Música de la época: Sinfonía Nº8 de Miloslav Kabeláč escrita en 1970, año del fallecimiento de nuestro filósofo. 🎨Imagen: Bertrand Arthur William Russell (Monmouthshire; 18 de mayo de 1872-Gwynedd, 2 de febrero de 1970) fue un filósofo, matemático, lógico y escritor británico, ganador del Premio Nobel de Literatura. 👍Pulsen un Me Gusta y colaboren a partir de 2,99 €/mes si se lo pueden permitir para asegurar la permanencia del programa ¡Muchas gracias a todos! 📗ÍNDICE 0. Resúmenes iniciales. 1. VIDA Y OBRAS. 2. SUFRO ESTE CUERPO QUE GOBIERNO. 3. UNA VOLUNTAD HUMANA QUE YERRA Y PECA. 4. LA SIMBÓLICA DEL MAL. >>> https://go.ivoox.com/rf/156150521 5. LA ESCUELA DE LA SOSPECHA. 6. EL CONFLICTO DE LAS INTERPRETACIONES. 7. EL SÍMBOLO. 8. LA RECONQUISTA DE LA PERSONA. (audio de hoy) 🎼Música de la época: Purple Rhapsody es un concierto para viola de la compositora estadounidense Joan Tower estrenado en 2005. 🎨Imagen: Jean Paul Gustave Ricœur (Valence, 27 de febrero de 1913 - Châtenay-Malabry, 20 de mayo de 2005) fue un filósofo y antropólogo francés conocido por su intento de combinar la descripción fenomenológica con la interpretación hermenéutica. 👍Pulsen un Me Gusta y colaboren a partir de 2,99 €/mes si se lo pueden permitir para asegurar la permanencia del programa ¡Muchas gracias a todos!
Why is solar so expensive in the U.S.?Nick Josefowitz has the receipts—and a plan to fix it.In this episode, we dig into one of the largest hidden reasons rooftop solar costs $35,000+ for the average American homeowner (while in Australia it's closer to $6K). Spoiler: It's not the panels—it's the paperwork.Nick is the founder of Permit Power, a nonprofit laser-focused on making solar faster, cheaper, and easier to install by tackling the bottlenecks that most people overlook: permitting and interconnection. Drawing from his experience as both a C&I developer and public infrastructure policy leader, Nick shares how America's red tape turned rooftop solar into a bespoke luxury—and why that's about to change.If you've ever felt frustrated by utility interconnection delays, permit backlogs, or unnecessary installation costs, this is the episode that gives you hope—and tools.
Nouveaux pilotes, un brin déjantés, à bord de la Libre Antenne sur RMC ! Jean-Christophe Drouet et Julien Cazarre prennent le relais. Après les grands matchs, quand la lumière reste allumée pour les vrais passionnés, place à la Libre Antenne : un espace à part, entre passion, humour et dérision, débats enflammés, franc-parler et second degré. Un rendez-vous nocturne à la Cazarre, où l'on parle foot bien sûr, mais aussi mauvaise foi, vannes, imitations et grands moments de radio imprévisibles !
Evenement dans RMC Running avec le lancement d'une nouvelle grande aventure ! Après le marathon de Paris, le Adidas 10K Paris et l'UTMB, focus vers le marathon de Valence qui aura lieu le 7 décembre prochain !Durant 10 semaines, Benoit Boutron et Yohan Durand vont encadrer des champions de renom : la championne olympique de natation Laure Manaudou, le champion de France de cyclisme Nacer Bouhanni, le tennisman et finaliste de Grand Chelem Arnaud Clément, et le footballeur champion de France Anthony Mounier !Et il reste une dernière place... Pour vous ? Rendez-vous mardi pour le premier épisode ! RMC Running - Road to Valencia !
durée : 00:05:14 - L'invité d'ici Matin - Une deuxième candidature aux élections municipales de Valence est déclarée : celle de Stéphane Magnin, 56 ans, qui portera les couleurs de l'Union de la Gauche Ecologiste et Populaire et de la France Insoumise. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.
Donna Lynn Caskey blends banjo-driven folk with a no-frills songwriting process to capture what's real. In this episode, she and Francesca dig into how writing fast and often helped shape her album Tiny Victories—and how “Win the Day” rose from a rough voice memo to a defining track.About Donna: Donna Lynn Caskey, the youngest of ten children from the US Virginia coast, fell in love with the banjo while attending college in the Blue Ridge. She studied at the John C. Campbell Folk School before moving to Southern California in 2001, where she began writing songs and performing. Known for her deft clawhammer-style banjo, pure folk vocals, and evocative songwriting, Donna Lynn blends humor, storytelling, and heart in every song. Her three albums—Tiny Victories (2025), The Love Still Shows (2017), and Nameless Heart (2014)—have received wide acclaim. She lives in Ventura, California, where she combines music, arts, and community service. Contact Donna here. Song Credit: “Win The Day" - Written by Donna Lynn Caskey. Performed by Donna Lynn Caskey. Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. Don't struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTubeBe inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / InstagramTheme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.
durée : 00:22:44 - Bienvenue chez vous, en cuisine - Les 24 et 25 septembre 2025, le salon Tech&Bio fête sa 10e édition à Bourg-Lès-Valence, un événement consacré à l'agriculture biologique et durable. Des innovations, des démonstrations et un riche programme d'ateliers attendent les professionnels. Vivez le salon avec à Ici Drôme-Ardèche Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.
Planning to attend NYC Climate Week?Already there!? When Nico realized he had to make a last-minute trip to NYC this week during climate week, he reached out to two friends who could give him a solid education on what to expect (and where to focus) for this week's NYC Week. Whether you're flying in from the West Coast or crossing borough lines, this episode is your essential survival guide to one of the most chaotic, inspiring, and decentralized climate events on the planet.Nico did a live stream last week with Silas Mähner, co-host of the Cleantechies Podcast, and Steven Zhang, the resource genius behind ClimateTechList and Interconnection.FYI. Together, they unpack the who, what, where and of course the WHEN of Climate Week—from invite-only rooftop dinners to jam-packed founder meetups and satellite panels hosted in every corner of Manhattan.Expect to learn:
Près de 2 ans après la mort de Thomas à la sortie d'un bal à Crépol, une reconstitution totalement inédite a débuté lundi 22 septembre à Valence, une reconstitution numérique en 3D de la soirée ayant mené à la mort de l'adolescent de 16 ans, poignardé en novembre 2023. Écoutez les explications de François Daoust, ancien directeur de l'Institut de recherche criminelle de la gendarmerie nationale.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Frédéric Gallego a récemment remporté le championnat du monde de Paella, à Valence, en Espagne ! Il était ce 22 septembre au téléphone des "Grosses Têtes". Retrouvez tous les jours le meilleur des Grosses Têtes en podcast sur RTL.fr et l'application RTL.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
durée : 00:07:47 - L'invité d'ici Matin - Ce lundi 22 septembre, débute une reconstitution numérique de l'affaire du bal de Crépol où un jeune de 16 ans, Thomas, a été tué en novembre 2023. C'est au palais de justice de Valence. Cela permet d'être plus efficace selon le procureur de la République qui était l'invité d'ICI Drôme-Ardèche. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.
🎙️ Estimados oyentes y mecenas: En este episodio les presento la lectura de un fragmento de "Freud: una interpretación de la cultura", de Paul Ricœur, en el que se detalla la aportación a la hermenéutica de los llamados filósofos de la sospecha: Marx, Nietzsche y Freud. Ricœur muestra cómo cada uno, desde su perspectiva, nos invita a desconfiar de la superficie de los discursos y a desvelar lo que se oculta tras ellos: las estructuras económicas, las fuerzas del deseo y las formas del inconsciente. Este texto constituye una puerta de entrada privilegiada a la hermenéutica contemporánea, pues nos recuerda que interpretar no es solo comprender, sino también sospechar, criticar y descubrir lo latente en lo manifiesto. Gracias, como siempre, por vuestro apoyo y por acompañarme en este camino de lectura y reflexión compartida. 📗ÍNDICE 0. Resúmenes iniciales. 1. VIDA Y OBRAS. 2. SUFRO ESTE CUERPO QUE GOBIERNO. 3. UNA VOLUNTAD HUMANA QUE YERRA Y PECA. 4. LA SIMBÓLICA DEL MAL. >>> https://go.ivoox.com/rf/156150521 5. LA ESCUELA DE LA SOSPECHA. 6. EL CONFLICTO DE LAS INTERPRETACIONES. 7. EL SÍMBOLO. 8. LA RECONQUISTA DE LA PERSONA. >>>> https://go.ivoox.com/rf/157100555 Lectura de Texto: "Freud, una interpretación de la cultura". (audio de hoy) 🎼Música de la época: 🎨Imagen: Jean Paul Gustave Ricœur (Valence, 27 de febrero de 1913 - Châtenay-Malabry, 20 de mayo de 2005) fue un filósofo y antropólogo francés conocido por su intento de combinar la descripción fenomenológica con la interpretación hermenéutica. 👍Pulsen un Me Gusta y colaboren a partir de 2,99 €/mes si se lo pueden permitir para asegurar la permanencia del programa ¡Muchas gracias a todos! 📗ÍNDICE 0. Resúmenes iniciales. 1. VIDA Y OBRAS. 2. SUFRO ESTE CUERPO QUE GOBIERNO. 3. UNA VOLUNTAD HUMANA QUE YERRA Y PECA. 4. LA SIMBÓLICA DEL MAL. >>> https://go.ivoox.com/rf/156150521 5. LA ESCUELA DE LA SOSPECHA. 6. EL CONFLICTO DE LAS INTERPRETACIONES. 7. EL SÍMBOLO. 8. LA RECONQUISTA DE LA PERSONA. (audio de hoy) 🎼Música de la época: Purple Rhapsody es un concierto para viola de la compositora estadounidense Joan Tower estrenado en 2005. 🎨Imagen: Jean Paul Gustave Ricœur (Valence, 27 de febrero de 1913 - Châtenay-Malabry, 20 de mayo de 2005) fue un filósofo y antropólogo francés conocido por su intento de combinar la descripción fenomenológica con la interpretación hermenéutica. 👍Pulsen un Me Gusta y colaboren a partir de 2,99 €/mes si se lo pueden permitir para asegurar la permanencia del programa ¡Muchas gracias a todos!
Nearly 1 billion people still live without reliable electricity. Nedjip Tozun co-founded d.light to change that—starting with a $10 solar lantern and growing into one of the world's most influential off-grid solar companies.Today, d.light has already impacted hundreds of millions of lives and aspires to reach 1 billion by 2030, bringing affordable, clean energy to the people and places traditional grids overlook.In this conversation, Nedjip shares the spark that launched d.light, the toughest hurdles they faced, and the financial and leadership innovations that helped them scale globally. A masterclass in entrepreneurship, energy access, and climate impact.Expect to learn:
The Wake-Up Call We Can't IgnoreClean energy isn't losing the economics game—it's losing the political one.Jigar Shah returns to SunCast live at RE+ 2025 with an urgent message: the energy transition will stall unless we, as an industry, stop underestimating the role of political power. The economics are there. The technology is there. What's missing? Unity, speed, and ground-level influence.This isn't just another policy chat—Jigar breaks down:
Straight from Day 3 at RE+ 2025, this replay of the PowerUp Live Morning Show and Daily Round Up wraps up an incredible week of insights from the clean energy leaders driving the industry forward.Nico Johnson, Lisa Ann Pinkerton, and Sylvia Leyva Martinez close out the final day with bold takeaways, surprising perspectives, and a few laughs. From the future of tribal energy to the flow of investment capital and the race to build a domestic supply chain, this finale captures the urgency and optimism powering clean tech.Brendan Bell – Aligned Climate Capital • Why clean tech keeps winning despite policy headwinds • The global lesson: thriving without tax credits • Where investor money is flowing in today's marketChéri Smith – Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy • Pathways to Trust program • Bringing renewable energy and equity to Native American tribesSeira Kamei – Furukawa Electric Co • Winner of the 2025 Swag ContestDean Solon – Create Energy (formerly Shoals) • Manufacturing inverters in America today • What it will take to complete the domestic supply chainDaily Round Up • Nico Johnson & Sylvia Leyva Martinez highlight the biggest takeaways of the week • Derek Mast (derek the solarboi) recaps the show floor and closes with the final “Would You Rather” quizThank you to everyone who joined us at this years RE+, and thank you to those of you who kept up to date with what was happening at the show through our episodes! See you next year! Get your Solar Fight Night tickets before they're gone: https://tinyurl.com/522wf8v3Also check out Renewables UnWind Las Vegas: https://tinyurl.com/2ea2c6k3And don't forget about the pickleball games: https://tinyurl.com/p9h5nv42If you want to connect with today's guest, you'll find links to his contact info in the show notes on the blog at https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/.Our Platinum Presenting Sponsor for SunCast is CPS America!SunCast is proudly supported by Trina Solar.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at www.mysuncast.com/sponsors.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today's guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 730 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com.Subscribe to Valence, our weekly LinkedIn Newsletter, and learn the elements of compelling storytelling: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on:Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/nicomeo
Straight from Day 2 at RE+ 2025, this replay of the PowerUp Live Morning Show and Daily Round Up continues our mission to bring you insights from the leaders shaping the clean energy transition.Nico Johnson, Lisa Ann Pinkerton, and Sylvia Martinez welcome industry voices who share fresh perspectives on the policies, technologies, and strategies pushing renewable energy forward. From SEIA's advocacy work to storage breakthroughs and how homes can become part of the grid, this episode captures the fast-moving conversation in Las Vegas.Stephanie Bosh – SEIA • How clean energy leaders can shift the political balance of powerDaniel Dus – Cleantech Industry Resources • Development-as-a-Service for solar + storage • Solar Fight Night — the wildest debate in renewablesMolly Bales – Wood • Long-duration storage's rise beyond lithium-ion • How Trump-era policies reshaped the supply chainLaura Cornish – Uplight • What it takes to turn every home into a mini power plantMelissa Baldwin – Tigercomm • The mistakes developers can't afford to keep makingDerek Mast – derek the solarboi • A cheeky quiz on oil, Trump, and the future of energyPier LaFarge – Sparkfund • Why utilities are ditching generation for procurement powerBryan Wagner – CPS America • Why string inverters could outpace central in the U.S. marketThis isn't just a recap — it's a front-row seat to the debates and ideas driving clean energy's next chapter.Get your Solar Fight Night tickets before they're gone: https://tinyurl.com/522wf8v3Also check out Renewables UnWind Las Vegas: https://tinyurl.com/2ea2c6k3And don't forget about the pickleball games: https://tinyurl.com/p9h5nv42If you want to connect with today's guest, you'll find links to his contact info in the show notes on the blog at https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/.Our Platinum Presenting Sponsor for SunCast is CPS America!SunCast is proudly supported by Trina Solar.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at www.mysuncast.com/sponsors.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today's guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 730 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com.Subscribe to Valence, our weekly LinkedIn Newsletter, and learn the elements of compelling storytelling: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/You can connect with...
Straight from Day 1 at RE+ 2025, this replay of the PowerUp Live Morning Show and Daily Round Up brings you a fast-moving mix of leaders shaping the clean energy transition—from domestic steel to EVs, hydrogen, DG, big-grid storage, and much more.Nico Johnson, Lisa Ann Pinkerton and Sylvia Martinez welcome leaders, influencers and clean tech podcasters onto the stage. Here is who you can expect to hear from in this episode, straight from Day 1 at RE+ 2025:Jigar Shah - MultiplierEthan Ehlers - NextWave Energy MonitoringChanel Parson - Southern California EdisonGary Kessinger - Attala SteelDaily Round UpBen Kuisle - Burns & McDonnellKevin Lin - TeraHiveDerek Mast - Derek the solarboiNick Sangermano - GP Power PartnersRyan Harty - HondaFor more conversations like this, be sure to come visit us at the PowerUp Live Stage this week at RE+ in Las Vegas!Get your Solar Fight Night tickets before they're gone: https://tinyurl.com/522wf8v3Also check out Renewables UnWind Las Vegas: https://tinyurl.com/2ea2c6k3And don't forget about the pickleball games: https://tinyurl.com/p9h5nv42If you want to connect with today's guest, you'll find links to his contact info in the show notes on the blog at https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/.Our Platinum Presenting Sponsor for SunCast is CPS America!SunCast is proudly supported by Trina Solar.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at www.mysuncast.com/sponsors.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today's guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 730 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com.Subscribe to Valence, our weekly LinkedIn Newsletter, and learn the elements of compelling storytelling: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on:Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/nicomeoLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus
What happens when you commit to writing one song a week for 100 weeks? For songwriter and producer Joel Riley, it led to his debut album The Fruits of Labour. In this episode, Joel takes us inside his imaginative practice. He shares how consistency built his confidence, how feedback helped him hear his songs differently and how living in Dubbo inspired him to embrace creative limitations as opportunities. Joel's journey is a reminder that songwriting doesn't need to be perfect, it just needs you to show up.About Joel: Joel Riley is an artist, songwriter and producer making music in Dubbo, Australia. He writes songs about things he cares about, things he worries about, and the occasional dinosaur. He loves to take adventures into genres he loves, like electronic music (with The Synthesizer Wizards of Dubbo), ambient jazz (with The DM) and indie rock (with Tomorrow Forever). His first album The Fruits of Labour was released in early 2025 to great acclaim in the family group chat. He is always keeping his eyes open for the next musical adventure!Song Credit: “Bets Against Myself" - Written by Joel Riley. Performed by Joel Riley. Listen to Joel's playlistFind out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. Don't struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTubeBe inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / InstagramTheme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.
🎙️ Estimados oyentes y mecenas: En este episodio nos adentramos en el pensamiento de Paul Ricœur, una de las voces más influyentes de la hermenéutica contemporánea. Exploraremos su relación con la llamada “escuela de la sospecha”, que reúne a Marx, Nietzsche y Freud como grandes maestros de la crítica; revisaremos su propuesta del “conflicto de las interpretaciones”, donde la diversidad de lecturas lejos de ser un obstáculo se convierte en la riqueza misma de la comprensión; abordaremos la realidad del símbolo, como mediación indispensable para acceder a las dimensiones más profundas de la existencia; y, finalmente, su reflexión sobre la reconquista de la persona, que abre un horizonte de responsabilidad y esperanza frente al mal y la fragilidad humana. Gracias por acompañarme en este recorrido. Vuestro apoyo y escucha son la fuerza que mantiene vivo este espacio de reflexión filosófica compartida. 📗ÍNDICE 0. Resúmenes iniciales. 1. VIDA Y OBRAS. 2. SUFRO ESTE CUERPO QUE GOBIERNO. 3. UNA VOLUNTAD HUMANA QUE YERRA Y PECA. 4. LA SIMBÓLICA DEL MAL. >>> https://go.ivoox.com/rf/156150521 5. LA ESCUELA DE LA SOSPECHA. 6. EL CONFLICTO DE LAS INTERPRETACIONES. 7. EL SÍMBOLO. 8. LA RECONQUISTA DE LA PERSONA. (audio de hoy) 🎼Música de la época: Purple Rhapsody es un concierto para viola de la compositora estadounidense Joan Tower estrenado en 2005. 🎨Imagen: Jean Paul Gustave Ricœur (Valence, 27 de febrero de 1913 - Châtenay-Malabry, 20 de mayo de 2005) fue un filósofo y antropólogo francés conocido por su intento de combinar la descripción fenomenológica con la interpretación hermenéutica. 👍Pulsen un Me Gusta y colaboren a partir de 2,99 €/mes si se lo pueden permitir para asegurar la permanencia del programa ¡Muchas gracias a todos!
Les enlèvements liés à la cryptomonnaie continuent. Le week-end dernier à Valence, dans la Drôme, des individus ont kidnappés un jeune ressortissant suisse avant d'être libéré le dimanche grâce à une action du GIGN.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Les forces du GIGN et de la gendarmerie ont été mobilisées pour libérer un otage suisse fin août à Valence. Une opération délicate racontée vendredi sur RTL par Serge Procédès, commandant de la section de recherche de Grenoble.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Les enlèvements liés à la cryptomonnaie continuent. Le week-end dernier à Valence, dans la Drôme, des individus ont kidnappés un jeune ressortissant suisse avant d'être libéré le dimanche grâce à une action du GIGN.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
“Storage Was Never Just an Add-On”What if we've been thinking too small about batteries?In this rebroadcast from RE+, Kiran Kumaraswamy, former VP of Growth at Fluence, makes a bold case for reimagining energy storage—not just as a renewable add-on, but as a foundational tool for grid transformation. Kiran breaks down how the energy storage sector evolved from supporting solar to replacing gas peakers, enhancing transmission, and becoming central to resiliency planning. Long before the IRA supercharged the market, he was urging utilities and regulators to rethink what batteries could do—and now, we're seeing those ideas implemented at scale.From the Inflation Reduction Act's massive market tailwinds to the rise of virtual transmission, this conversation is loaded with strategy, foresight, and tactical insight for storage developers, grid planners, and policy leaders alike.Expect to learn:
Heading to Las Vegas for RE+ 2025? This episode is your ultimate field guide.We've got the inside scoop from SunCast host Nico Johnson and some of the industry leaders shaping this year's event—from Abby Hopper's optimistic industry outlook to Jigar Shah's no-nonsense advice for finding your tribe in the midst of uncertainty. You'll also hear from RE+ content architect Kathy Schott, social media guide Derek Mast, sales pro Ethan Ehlers, and Daily Morning Show co-host Lisa Ann Pinkerton as they break down how to navigate the largest clean energy show in North America.This episode will help you make the most of your time on—and off—the show floor whether a first-time visitor or a returning veteran.Expect to Learn:
"You're not in the solar industry anymore."That bold declaration from Jigar Shah at RE+ 2023 sparked debate, shifted mindsets—and now, two years later, is being realized.Nico Johnson recently revisited the discussion with Jigar for a current-day check-in before diving into the full, original conversation that started it all. As the then-Director of the DOE Loan Programs Office, Jigar laid out a compelling case: the future for solar installers is not solar at all. It's storage, VPPs, and full-blown grid integration.If you think you're just in solar, you're falling behind. This episode lays out why storage, grid services, and demand response are becoming the real business of clean energy—and what you need to do now to stay relevant. Jigar explains why the business model is evolving faster than most realize—and how those who embrace the shifts afoot stand to win big.Expect to learn:
Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Elana Stone shares the joyful chaos of a creative life. A double ARIA Award-winner, Stone blends folk, electronica, indie pop and balladry with lyrical vulnerability and melodic flair. From writing songs between baby naps to performing with Missy Higgins, in this episode she reflects on how staying true to herself has shaped her artistry over time.About Elana: Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Elana Stone is a double ARIA Award-winning musician whose style combines instrumental invention with quirk, and inclines to write pop that is by turns exultant or introspective. Elana Stone encompasses folk, modern electronica, indie pop and balladry, underpinned by Stone's signature lyrical vulnerability and ear for melody.Contact Elana : Website / Facebook / Instagram Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.Song Credit: “Cephalopods" - Written by Elana Stone. Performed by Elana Stone.Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. Don't struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTubeBe inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / InstagramTheme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.
Is the U.S. solar manufacturing boom standing on a hollow foundation?In this live episode from PV ModuleTech USA, Nico sits down with solar industry veteran Arndt E. Lutz, a global exec who's seen it all—from Germany's early solar rise to hydrogen innovation and now leading EliTe Solar's manufacturing efforts.Despite America's massive build-out of module assembly plants, there's a gaping hole in the supply chain: solar cell manufacturing. Arndt lays out the challenge with clarity—and urgency. It's not just about economics. It's water, power, permitting, and a chemical process no one's quite ready for.If we''re serious about reshoring manufacturing, this is critical path.Expect to learn:
🎙️ Estimados oyentes y mecenas: En este episodio nos adentramos en el pensamiento de Paul Ricœur, filósofo francés destacado en filosofía hermenéutica, fenomenología y filosofía de la voluntad. Nuestro diálogo aborda aspectos cruciales de su obra: su enfoque de la voluntad en Lo voluntario y lo involuntario, su reflexión sobre la falibilidad humana en El hombre falible, y su hermenéutica simbólica del mal en La simbólica del mal. En Lo voluntario y lo involuntario (1950), Ricœur examina la tensión entre lo que elegimos libremente y lo que escapa a nuestra voluntad—como emociones, deseos y hábitos—introduciendo una fenomenología ética del querer y describiendo la desproporción ontológica del ser humano. Esta desproporción es lo que hace del hombre un ser falible, expuesto a la posibilidad del error y el mal. Luego, en La simbólica del mal, Ricœur recurre al lenguaje simbólico—imágenes como la mancha, el pecado y la culpabilidad—para interpretar la experiencia del mal moral: símbolos que manifiestan la falta, la responsabilidad y su peso ético. Con esta combinación de análisis filosófico y reflexión hermenéutica, Ricœur nos ofrece herramientas profundas para comprender no solo nuestras acciones, sino los símbolos que las atraviesan y definen. Muchísimas gracias por acompañarme en esta exploración filosófica. Vuestro apoyo es el motor que mantiene viva esta búsqueda de sabiduría. 📗ÍNDICE 0. Resúmenes iniciales. 1. VIDA Y OBRAS. 2. SUFRO ESTE CUERPO QUE GOBIERNO. 3. UNA VOLUNTAD HUMANA QUE YERRA Y PECA. 4. LA SIMBÓLICA DEL MAL. 🎼Música de la época: Purple Rhapsody es un concierto para viola de la compositora estadounidense Joan Tower estrenado en 2005. 🎨Imagen: Jean Paul Gustave Ricœur (Valence, 27 de febrero de 1913 - Châtenay-Malabry, 20 de mayo de 2005) fue un filósofo y antropólogo francés conocido por su intento de combinar la descripción fenomenológica con la interpretación hermenéutica. 👍Pulsen un Me Gusta y colaboren a partir de 2,99 €/mes si se lo pueden permitir para asegurar la permanencia del programa ¡Muchas gracias a todos!
Heat pumps are the EVs of HVAC—so why aren't we all using them?Stephen Lake, a highly successful engineer turned climate-tech entrepreneur, is here to explain why heating and cooling is the most overlooked piece of the decarbonization puzzle.After selling his last company to Google, Stephen founded Jetson to tackle one of the biggest—and slowest-moving—sectors of home energy: HVAC. From cold-weather performance to noise, he busts the myths about heat pumps and outlines why they haven't hit mass adoption in North America.Spoiler: it's not the tech. It's everything else—price, friction, contractors, complexity.Expect a crash course in sector disruption, including Jetson's decision to build everything in-house and cut install costs by half through full-stack operations. If Tesla built HVAC, it'd look like this.
Po končani srednji ekonomski šoli se je pridružila očetu na jadranju okoli sveta. Poletela je v Avstralijo in začela avanturo, ki je vsega skupaj trajala dobrih dvanajst let. Toliko časa je živela na morju po vsem svetu. Svojo samostojno zgodbo je začela pisati na Karibih, veliko časa je preživela v Francoski Polineziji, nekje vmes spoznala partnerja, s katerim sta se zdaj v pričakovanju naraščaja ustalila v Franciji, v mestu Valence, približno uro vožnje južno od Lyona. Njuno življenje je večinoma teklo počasi, nikakor pa ne more pozabiti tistih preizkušenj, ko jo je bilo resnično strah. Poznate potencialnega sogovornika ali sogovornico za epizodo Globalne vasi? Pišite na nejc.jemec@rtvslo.si
A new wave of power demand is here. Is the grid ready? And can States keep up?Doug Scott, now in his second term as Chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission, joins Nico to share how Illinois is navigating the accelerating pace of the energy transition. From integrating energy storage to regulating gigawatt-scale data centers, the ICC isn't moving at glacial speed anymore—it's sprinting.Does Illinois provide a glimpse into the agency that individual States have in managing their way through this energy transition? Doug reveals the behind-the-scenes challenges of regulating clean energy deployment while keeping costs in check and reliability rock-solid. In this conversation, we unpack how Illinois plans to balance electrification, equity, and economic growth—all while trying to avoid ratepayer whiplash. Plus, we dig into the legislation that almost passed and what's still on the table for 2025. Expect to learn:
So what's the secret to building influence in a Trillion-dollar industry?Perhaps it's “start when it's only a Billion-dollar industry!” But in today's episode a few more “secrets” are discussed. In this rare role-reversal, Nico Johnson—the voice behind SunCast—is interviewed by solar industry legend (and fellow podcaster), Barry Cinnamon. It's a full-circle moment packed with lessons on storytelling, scaling influence, and building a media brand that moves the clean energy industry forward.Nico shares how podcasting became his outlet for deeper industry insight—and how a single conversation with a GreenTech Media analyst changed his life. He reveals how he turned curiosity and connection into a flywheel for audience growth, impact, and eventually revenue.If you've ever wondered how to build influence, tell better stories, or scale a niche media company in a fast-changing industry—this one's for you.We also discuss:
Most warranties aren't worth the paper they're written on.In a solar market defined by price pressure and disappearing installers, consumers are more skeptical than ever—and they're asking smarter questions. Who's responsible when something breaks? Will anyone answer the phone in 10 years? 5 years?In this live session, Nico Johnson sits down with Dean Chiaravallotti of Solar Insure at NABCEP 2025 to unpack how modern solar companies are rethinking service, liability, and the real value of a system warranty. Dean outlines the pitfalls of relying solely on manufacturer coverage—and why smart contractors are shifting to a proactive, financially backed model that keeps them competitive and customer-centric.This isn't just about insurance. It's about building trust at scale—and protecting your business in the long haul.Expect to learn:
durée : 00:54:58 - Le temps d'un bivouac - par : Daniel FIEVET - Marc Fernandez est parti en VTT sur les traces de Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, dit le Cid, de Burgos jusqu'à Valence. Le Cid était un chevalier, un vrai qui a traversé l'Espagne au XIe siècle et gagné des batailles contre les Musulmans et avec eux. Un mercenaire avant l'heure. Un combattant légendaire. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.
Why is residential solar still so hard in the US? Andrew McGuigan will wager an answer.After 13 years in the solar trenches—from knocking doors at Sungevity to leading OpenSolar's global expansion—Andrew has seen every twist of the solar coaster. Now at OpenSolar, he's got a front row seat to helping 25,000+ installers worldwide streamline their businesses and survive the industry's many curveballs.In this live conversation from the NABCEP 2025 stage, Andrew unpacks the economic and operational bottlenecks plaguing U.S. residential solar—and how he's helping contractors fight back. From permitting nightmares to bloated sales commissions, the U.S. market still carries some of the highest soft costs on Earth.But there's a shift underway—one driven by smart workflows, instant permitting, embedded finance, and a deep understanding of the homeowner journey.
Are Coal and clean energy still at odds??It might sound like a contradiction, but today's guest is proving that innovation often comes from the most unexpected places - in this case, Coal Mines.Listen in as Nico sits down with Mark LaVerghetta, co-founder of ReElement Technologies, a company turning the coal industry on its head by extracting critical minerals from coal's waste stream — and doing it cleaner and cheaper than China. Born from a contrarian bet on distressed coal assets, ReElement is now on the frontlines of the U.S. effort to onshore mineral refining and reduce our dependence on geopolitically fragile supply chains.We were all skeptical about this episode. “Should we bring on a coal industry executive? Is this really a clean energy technology, or just greenwashing?” Nico was very intentional about learning as much as possible to guide the discussion, and as a result our Producer said “This Is The Most Interesting Episode of the Year!” Mark reveals how his team transformed environmental liabilities into valuable resources, using patented tech to separate rare earth metals with unprecedented efficiency—and far less environmental harm.Expect to learn:
What if the tools you use to sell solar are setting you up to fail?That's the uncomfortable truth Jason Steinberg, CEO of Scanifly, is tackling head-on.In this episode recorded live at NABCEP 2025, Jason and Nico dig into the disconnect between sales and operations in solar—where remote designs sell the dream, but outdated imagery and manual measurements leave teams scrambling on install day.Jason shares how his team is transforming the design process by putting drones and data at the center of solar workflows. The result? Fewer change orders, faster permitting, and a safer, smarter job site.Expect to learn:
In a market flooded with cheap imports and geopolitical risk, one company is standing its ground.Did you know there's only one North American battery management system (BMS) provider at utility scale—despite growing pressure from subsidized Chinese competitors offering systems at zero cost? Michael Worry, CEO of Nuvation Energy, joins Nico to share how his company became that lone provider. But the core of this episode brings a critical warning: what happens when over 80% of the U.S. battery infrastructure is owned or influenced by foreign governments? And how should engineers and lawmakers respond?Michael takes us on a wild entrepreneurial ride: from building EVs before Tesla was cool to deploying robot kegerators at Burning Man. Nuvation's “garage projects” aren't just PR stunts—they're real-world user acceptance test platforms that prove product reliability under extreme conditions.Expect to learn:
Nextracker just made yet another bold move…What if a robot could detect a solar failure before it happens—and build the repair plan to deploy the right resources to the precise location, in real time?That's not science fiction. It's what OnSight Technology is already doing on numerous utility-scale solar farms across the US. And Nextracker have officially acquired OnSight Technology! So, if you're here because you're asking yourself “What the heck? Why did NXT Buy this company, and what do they actually do?!” then you're in luck!In this exclusive episode—recorded before the news dropped—we sat down with Derek Chase, Founder & CEO of OnSight, at their HQ in Sacramento, CA for an inside peek at the autonomous robotics platform that just made headlines.From the Bulldog robot that scans sites with 3D vision and thermal imaging to the OwlCam that detects smoke and fire in real-time, OnSight is setting the standard for predictive, AI-powered solar O&M. But I believe that Derek and his team of NASA Scientists are up to much more than just optimizing solar.It's not just impressive tech—it's a full-stack solution that saves developers, EPCs, and asset owners millions in avoidable losses.If you care about the future of solar performance (Or are just curious about the tech behind Nextracker's latest acquisition), this is a must-listen.Expect to hear:
What if the smallest line item in your solar project budget could unlock millions in financing?Solar projects don't get financed on hope—they get financed on data.Meet Ann Will, founder of GroundWork Renewables, the company solving one of utility-scale solar's biggest pain points: uncertainty. GroundWork has quietly enabled over 1,000 met campaigns and helped developers secure billions in funding with high-accuracy irradiance and resource assessment data.In this episode, you'll discover how Ann turned a mid-life career pivot into a multimillion-dollar clean energy business that developers and financiers now rely on to de-risk their projects.Ann's story blends grit, intuition, and a deep understanding of both Wall Street and renewable energy. From pioneering irradiance measurement campaigns to scaling nationwide data platforms and working with leading developers like Recurrent Energy and Lightsource bp, Ann has helped the industry embrace data as a competitive advantage.Expect to learn:
A straightforward sprint stage turned out to be anything but. A storm rolled into Valence just before the peloton did and led to a huge pileup in the finale. The good news? The fight for the green jersey is on. And tomorrow? The Alps.
Commercial & Industrial solar is no longer just about getting panels up on the roof (Or over the parking lot, as the case may be). I wanted to explore something that's been bugging me…given the increase in C&I traction lately, what's still holding the sector back from adopting batteries at scale?For the answer, I turned to Jayson Smith, Solutions Engineer at CPS America, to better understand how footprint, lead times, and complexity have historically stalled C&I battery storage adoption. But that's all rapidly changing thanks to smarter tech, tighter energy management integration, and a drive to reduce total cost of ownership. From 3.5-year payback periods to shrinking footprints, this episode is packed with insights to help installers and developers stay ahead of the storage curve.Expect to learn: