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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

🎙️ 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.

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.

durée : 00:18:36 - Bienvenue chez vous, en cuisine - Le Valence en Gastronomie Festival se tient du 11 au 14 septembre 2025. C'est le grand rendez-vous de la gastronomie en Drôme-Ardèche avec des chefs étoilés, des producteurs locaux et des expériences inédites à vivre pour cette 10e édition. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

“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:

L'info du matin - À Toyoake, une ville japonaise, les autorités veulent limiter l'usage des smartphones à deux heures par jour pour leurs habitants Le winner du jour - Un homme de 75 ans a failli quitter sa femme pour une « petite amie » rencontrée en ligne... qui s'est révélée être une intelligence artificielle - Justine a annoncé en direct qu'elle attendait un bébé ! Le flashback de novembre 2005 - Sortie de l'album "Confessions on a Dance Floor" de Madonna, avec le tube "Hung Up" - Sortie de la comédie américaine "40 ans, toujours puceau" Les savoirs inutiles - Il est possible de fabriquer du fromage avec le lait de nombreux mammifères - Au Maroc : fromage "Ajban Dakhla" à base de lait de chamelle - En Mongolie : fromage "Koumis" à base de lait de jument Chanson du jour - Kim Carnes "Bette Davis Eyes" 3 choses à savoir sur Tim Burton Qu'est-ce qu'on teste ? - Une brosse à dents double face imaginée par Arthur Colpaert, formé à l'École de Design de Nantes. Elle permet de brosser simultanément les deux arcades dentaires et de réduire d'un tiers la durée du brossage Le jeu surprise - Guillaume de Rouen repart avec le vinyle "No Need To Argue" (30e anniversaire) de The Cranberries La banque RTL2 - Alexandre d'Étoile-sur-Rhône près de Valence gagne 300 € - Claire des Vallons-de-l'Erdre près de Nantes gagne un MacBook Air Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Deuxième journée de la Liga, ce samedi 23 août 2025, le FC Barcelone se déplaçait à Valence contre Levante champion de Laliga2 2025 et promu en Liga. Et les Catalans ont du batailler dur pour arracher la victoire 3-2 dans les dernières minutes. Le résumé de la rencontre dans notre émission 100 % Barça.Crédit photo : beIN SPORTS France

🎙️ 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:

Award-nominated composer Andrew McCrorie-Shand joins Francesca de Valence to share a songwriting journey shaped by curiosity, cinematic vision, and emotional depth. From hit TV themes like Teletubbies to reflective solo work, Andy's decades-spanning career reveals the power of imagination and storytelling in music.About Andrew: Andy is a multi-instrumentalist, arranger, producer and composer. As a teen he was greatly influenced by the American rock musician, composer and filmmaker Frank Zappa and British rock musician Keith Emerson. In 1974 Andy joined the progressive rock band Druid, with whom he co-composed and recorded 2 albums for EMI: Toward the Sun (1975) and Fluid Druid (1976). He went on to play with Curved Air, which included a pre-Police Stewart Copeland on drums.Contact Andrew: WebsiteSong Credit: “Streetlights" - Written by Andrew McCrorie-Shand. Performed by Andrew McCrorie-Shand.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.Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.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.

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:

L'OM est toujours invaincu dans sa préparation après son match nul hier face à Valence. Que retenez-vous de cette rencontre ? L'Olympique de Marseille cherche encore un défenseur central, quel profil choisir ? Luis Diaz est officiellement un joueur du Bayern Munich. L'ailier colombien débarque en Bavière en provenance de Liverpool contre 75M€. Comprenez-vous son choix de partir d'Angleterre ? Avait-il besoin d'un nouveau challenge ? Quel rôle aura-t-il au Bayern ? Avec Diaz, Olise, Kane et en attendant le retour de Musiala, le Bayern a-t-il un secteur offensif élite ? Le club de Vincent Kompany a-t-il toujours besoin de Rodrygo ? On parle également de Manchester City qui va faire revenir James Trafford, l'espoir anglais au poste de gardien de but. Trafford était formé à City avant d'être vendu 18M€ il y a deux ans à Burnley, il revient aujourd'hui à Manchester pour plus de 30M€. Est-il Pep compatible ? Ederson méritait-il d'être mis en concurrence ? Une guerre des goals va-t-elle se déclencher ?

Darwin-based songwriter and music therapist Crystal Robins shares how her connection to place and her work in music therapy shaped her debut album Moonflower, and explains how a weekly songwriting prompt led her to the powerful, fully produced track “Where This Heart's Been”. About Crystal: Crystal Robins is a songwriter living on Larrakia country (Darwin NT) in the tropical north of Australia. With stunning vocals and intricate guitar playing, Crystal's songs weave a dreamy mix of indie-folk with a twist of alt-country and Americana, layering lush harmonies to accompany her heartfelt lyrics.Contact Crystal: Website / Facebook / InstagramSong Credit: “Where This Heart's Been" - Written by Crystal Robins. Performed by Crystal Robins. 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.Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.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.

Dans cette édition :La France annonce sa reconnaissance prochaine de l'État de Palestine, suscitant de nombreuses réactions politiques en France et à l'international.Un incident impliquant des adolescents juifs dans un vol Vueling entre Valence et Paris fait l'objet d'une plainte pour discrimination.Georges Ibrahim Abdallah est libéré après plus de 40 ans de prison, malgré le recours en cassation du parquet.Un accord commercial se dessine entre l'Union Européenne et les États-Unis, avec des surtaxes limitées à 15% sur les exportations européennes.La France souhaite développer sa propre intelligence artificielle pour contrer la domination sino-américaine dans ce secteur.Les chefs de la gastronomie française lancent un appel pour que leur secteur soit reconnu comme une exception culturelle.La 19ème étape du Tour de France, 100% savoyarde, est modifiée à la dernière minute pour éviter des perturbations liées à un troupeau contaminé.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Dans cette édition :Emmanuel Macron annonce la reconnaissance de l'État de Palestine à l'ONU en septembre, une décision saluée par le Hamas mais condamnée par une grande partie de la classe politique française et par Israël et les États-Unis.Le terroriste et militant pro-palestinien Georges Ibrahim Abdallah est libéré ce matin après 40 années de prison, le parquet général de Paris s'est pourvu en cassation pour tenter de faire annuler cette décision.Un incendie d'origine criminelle s'est déclaré dans l'église Notre-Dame-des-Champs à Paris, c'est le deuxième incident en 48 heures dans cet édifice religieux.Plusieurs adolescents français de confession juive ont été expulsés d'un avion de la compagnie Vueling à l'aéroport de Valence, le commandant de bord a un passé trouble lié aux attentats du 11 septembre 2001.Le temps reste mitigé cet après-midi avec des éclaircies à l'ouest, des orages à l'est et des températures fraîches pour la saison.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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:

Aujourd'hui dans "Punchline", Thierry Cabannes et ses invités débattent de la polémique selon laquelle des adolescents de confession juive auraient été expulsés d'un vol de la compagnie Vueling, au départ de Valence en Espagne.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Tous les jours retrouvez le débrief de l'étape du jour de ce Tour de France 2025. Entouré de Jérôme Coppel, Jérôme Pineau et Pierre-Yves Leroux, Christophe Cessieux revient sur les moments forts de la journée. Les chutes, les attaques, les ascensions, les coups de bordure... Tout est décortiqué ! Sans oublier évidemment, le classement des favoris, des Bleus, et bien sûr, le profil de l'étape à venir ! 

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. 

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Escucha el desenlace de la 17ª etapa con la llegada final a Valence. Protagonistas.

Milan gana su segunda etapa del Tour en un accidentado 'sprint' que no inquieta el liderato de Pogacar.

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:

Nextracker has proven its market dominance for more than a decade, and has practically rewritten the playbook on utility-scale solar globally. Lately, they've been on an acquisition spree, further fueling their market dominance and diversifying to better serve their customers. If you, like us, are on the outside looking in wondering “how they heck do they do it?”, then this episode will give you a glimpse inside the magnificent machine that is NXT!Jonathan Eastwood, Nextracker's SVP of Sales, has seen the clean energy industry evolve from the ground up—literally. In this long-awaited episode, Jonathan joins Nico to share how product innovation, customer obsession, and strategic M&A are helping solve solar's most urgent challenges, from logistics chaos to catastrophic hail risk.It's a rare peek behind the curtain on how NextTracker has become more than just another manufacturing partner—offering not just parts, but fully integrated systems that EPCs and owners trust to perform. From solving logistics bottlenecks with proprietary software to designing hail-proof stow systems that win over insurers, Eastwood shares the innovations—and the culture—that keep NextTracker at the front of the pack.You'll hear what most people get wrong about trackers, how customer feedback led to some of NextTracker's biggest breakthroughs, and why integrated solutions—not just price—are winning deals in 2025. Expect to learn:

What happens when a solar technician calls themselves a “Level 2,” but no one knows what that actually means?For years, solar O&M has lacked the structure and standardization seen in other trades. The result? Confusing job titles, wage inflation, inconsistent training, and safety risks. But that's all about to change.In this Tactical Tuesday episode, Nico Johnson is joined by Amanda Bybee, CEO of Amicus O&M Cooperative, and Karo Fernandez, Technical Training manager at AES Clean Energy. Together, they have helped create and rollout ANSI/SEIA 301, the first ANSI-accredited standard defining technician levels in the solar industry! They share how a diverse coalition of stakeholders—from co-ops to giants like AES—came together to define skill levels, competencies, and a real career ladder for solar techs.Amanda breaks down the origin of the standard, why it's necessary, and how it was shaped through broad consensus (60+ companies!). Karo brings it to life, showing how AES is rolling out hands-on, real-world training that prioritizes safety and clarity.If your business hires solar technicians—or wants to keep them—this episode is a must-listen.Expect to Learn:

Your solar project is one storm away from financial disaster!That's not just fear-mongering—it's the reality many developers are waking up to. In this episode, Nico sits down with Jason Kaminsky, CEO of KWH Analytics, the data-driven company reshaping how solar projects are financed and insured. You've probably already read this year's Solar Risk Assessment—that's the genius and hard–work of Jason's team on full display, and the latest SRA dropped in Mid-June, so we're here to cover the details for you.We're presently in a high-stakes reality of asset performance, from the rise of “big and floppy” modules to the silent cost of wildfire smoke and hail storms. You'll hear how the kWh Analytics team built a robust data infrastructure from scratch (literally by asking for spreadsheets from anyone who'd listen) and turned it into risk mitigation tools Wall Street trusts.More than just an insurance firm, KWH Analytics is building financial scaffolding for a volatile climate future—and they're doing it with a mission to make solar stronger.Expect to Learn:

Solar projects getting canceled? Clean tech CEOs burned out doing their own PR? Amanda Foley has seen it all.As the CEO of Kiterocket, Amanda leads one of clean energy's most influential PR firms, helping clients go from misunderstood to market-ready. Recorded live at CleanPower 2025, this conversation dives into why even great technology companies struggle with messaging—and what to do about it.From overcoming community opposition to engineers writing their own press releases (spoiler: don't), Amanda and Nico explore the gaps that often hold clean energy companies back from widespread adoption. They also unpack how today's media landscape—from YouTube creators to AI-driven news cycles—is reshaping how clean tech companies need to communicate.Whether you're an early-stage founder still wearing the marketing hat yourself or leading a growth-stage company ready for scale, Amanda offers real-world advice on when (and how) to invest in PR.Expect to Learn:

The AI boom isn't just reshaping tech—it's redefining the energy grid.As data center demand skyrockets, clean energy providers are scrambling to keep up with unprecedented power needs, speed requirements, and reliability expectations. In this special live panel, hosted by Jessica Fishman of Kiterocket, we hear directly from leaders at Equinix, Clayco, QTS, and MGM Transformer—key players shaping the future of power-hungry infrastructure.From fuel cells as primary power sources to grid-forming transformers and liquid-cooled AI campuses, this conversation dives deep into what's working, what's failing, and what's coming next at the intersection of data, power, and renewables.

What would you do after taking your company public and becoming a billionaire?If you're Dean Solon, you start over—with even bigger ambitions.The outspoken founder of Shoals Technologies is back with his new venture, Create Energy, and a mission to tear down the solar industry's bloated, outdated playbook—and rebuild it from the ground up with speed, precision, and American grit.In this unfiltered live keynote from Midwest Solar Expo, Dean reveals:The real story behind Shoals' rise to a billion-dollar IPOWhy he walked away at the peak—and what he's building nextHis no-BS take on labor, logistics, and why the industry's too damn slowExpect big ideas, bold opinions, and:

How do you bridge the gap between fast-moving renewables and slow-moving utilities? Brian Nelson has spent the last two decades doing exactly that—from building house-sized transformers to now leading ABB's renewables segment. At ACP 2025, he sat down with Nico to pull back the curtain on how utilities think, why they're cautious, and what it really takes to bring innovation to the grid.In this episode, you'll hear why Brian believes in the future of smart substations, 2,000-volt switches, and solid-state breakers—all designed to meet utilities where they are while pushing the envelope of what's possible.Expect to learn:

Can one of the world's biggest tech companies actually go carbon-free, not just today, but retroactively, all the way back to 1975?In this powerhouse keynote from Intersolar 2025, Hanna Grene, leader of Microsoft's Global Energy and Resources team, lays out a bold vision for this tech giant's energy future. She makes one thing clear: Microsoft isn't here to play catch-up. They're partnering with the clean energy industry to lead. From ditching diesel in data centers to using AI to optimize dispatch and permitting, Microsoft's commitments are already reshaping how energy is created, distributed, and consumed.Whether you're building the grid or optimizing your solar bids, this episode will show you how this tech stalwart is helping turn clean energy headwinds into tailwinds.Expect to learn:

What if the biggest threat to your solar business wasn't competition—but compliance?Rebekah Hren has spent over 20 years helping the solar industry avoid costly mistakes and dangerous shortcuts - by writing the very codes and standards that govern it. From fieldwork and training at SEI to consulting for AirBnB and now co-founding Solar Tech Collective, Rebekah has seen it all—and helped shape how we do solar safely and at scale.In this episode, Nico dives deep with Rebekah to uncover the untold story of the National Electrical Code (NEC), the real reason rapid shutdown rules nearly derailed the industry, and how better training - not just better tech - is key to solar's future.You'll learn: