SunCast
Nico Johnson takes you into conversations with those at the forefront of Renewable Energy.
SunCast gives an inside look into what is happening in renewable energy. From conversations with the biggest Solar Panel manufacturers in the world to the small startups creating the future of renewable energy, such as carbon capture and battery technology breakthroughs.
SunCast is dedicated to providing the knowledge, research, tools and expert guidance you need to understand, grow and be ahead of the curve in the fastest-growing markets in the world.
Featuring over 800 conversations, Nico has interviewed people from Tesla, SolarCity, Trina Solar, Meyer Burger, Conergy, SunEdison, Energy Vault and even the US Government... to name a few. Covering topics such as Solar Power, Wind Energy, Batteries, Electric Vehicles, Carbon Capture, Finance, Hydrogen, and more.
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 864
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
677: The “Carfax” of Solar, How Software is (finally) Transforming Fieldwork Management, With James Nagel & David Penalva of HelioVolta
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Can the solar industry utilize advanced data analytics and software to address the challenges of integrating renewable energy sources into …
676: Understanding Energy Demand in the Face of Extreme Weather with Sean Kelly of Amperon
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As more frequent extreme weather events become the new normal, grid operators and project developers alike seek improved data sources and m…
675: Can America Be THE Battery Manufacturing Leader? | John Zahurancik of Fluence Energy
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The United States stands at a pivotal juncture in its clean energy transition, with domestic energy storage manufacturing emerging as the c…
674: Where to get the best electricity grid carbon data in seconds, with Wenbo Shi of Singularity Energy
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Occasionally on the anniversary of an episode that really impacted us, we like to run a vignette of something we learned from such an episo…
673: The Grid We Need to Decarbonize America: A Playbook by Jesse Jenkins, Princeton University
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Amid America's energy shift, initiatives like the Inflation Reduction Act and bipartisan infrastructure bills are making clean energy more …
672: Giving Old Solar Panels a Second Life with Cesar Barbosa of Nulife Power Services
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What happens to solar panels when they reach the end of their financed life, but not necessarily their useful life? With the solar industry…
671: We Can Secure Drinking Water From The Air! Renewable Energy Pioneer Takes on Renewable Water, with Alex von Welczeck of SkyH2O
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We often talk here about renewable energy. But how often have you thought about renewable water? Is it even a thing? And, what if we could…
670: From Gigawatts to Terawatts: The Technologies & Software Driving Unprecedented Scale in Solar with Matt Campbell CEO of Terabase
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With the need to increase solar deployment and prepare for the terawatt era, Terabase Energy Inc. has positioned itself as a leader in tran…
669: Navigating the New Normal in Renewable Finance: How Changes in Equity Markets Are Impacting Project Development with Robert Sternthal
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How has the IRA affected financing renewables, in particular solar projects? Renewable energy projects are contending with the harsh realit…
668: How to leverage Storytelling as a business driver, with Andrew Reagan of Clean Energy for America
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Storytelling is not just entertainment. It's a fundamental part of being human. A story’s most important function is to remind us we are no…
667: The Intrapreneur journey and engineering a company pivot, with Sohan Das of EVS Inc.
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The demand for skilled engineering labor in renewables is skyrocketing. As the world's energy grids transition towards terawatts of renewab…
666: Bold Predictions, a Best-of 2023 recap
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Today’s episode features bold predictions from a compilation of 2023’s best episodes. I asked leaders from diverse fields within the renewa…
665: Intersolar N. America ‘24 - Know Before You Go
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It’s that time of year again - everybody’s favorite warm-winter-weather solar tradeshow - Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North…
664: Inside Trina Solar's Strategy for Global Expansion, with President Steven Zhu
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In 2003 the cost of solar panels was a staggering $10 per watt, one of the largest impediments to widespread adoption. However, today Photo…
663: Launch of Valence & the Influencer List
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Happy New Year!!!
If you’ve been following along on Linkedin, then you’re now doubt aware that last week I launched “Valence” - a LinkedIn …
662: Turning Communities Into Renewable Properties, with Aaron Halimi
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Community solar democratizes access to clean energy for those unable to install rooftop solar. National Renewable Energy Laboratory analysi…
661: What is Boxing Day? Plus 12 Days of Christmas 2024 Edition
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I hope you've all enjoyed a wonderful Christmas and holiday season. As we welcome December 26, we find ourselves in the middle of “Boxing D…
Bonus: Invitation - Join me in Hawaii?! (Mastermind)
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Imagine starting your new year in the tropical paradise of Honolulu, Hawaii. Not just for a vacation, but to join industry leaders Nico Joh…
660: Why care about COP28? A Recap with Nathan Jovanelly, Brad Stutzman, Elizabeth Andrews, Tito Jankowski, Steve Anglin
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The recent wrap-up of COP28 in Dubai has catalyzed a renewed sense of urgency and reflection on the global efforts to address climate chang…
659: The question is not WHO is Meyer Burger, but WHY have you not heard of them, yet?! With Ardes Johnson, President of Meyer Burger Americas
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There’s a name in Solar that everybody who’s ever been involved in module manufacturing surely knows, but many, many of you who have only i…