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.
You can watch SunCast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SunCastMedia
...or view the full archive of SunCast episodes here: https://www.suncast.media/media/podcast
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 864
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Tactical Tuesday: PERC & Bifacial solar modules (Ep 064)
Welcome to Episode 64 of SunCast!
Welcome to Tactical Tuesdays, a short-form conversation with subject-matter experts to give you the edge in building your solar business and brand.
Ho…
A true Innovation Machine (Ep 063)
Welcome to Episode 63 of SunCast!
I hope you enjoyed the last week's episode with Oleg pushing the envelope on commercial finance.
Today's episode is going to plumb the depths of the en…
Braggawatt (Ep062)
Welcome to Episode 62 of SunCast!
In today's episode of SunCast, I speak to Oleg Popovsky of Braggawatt Solar. We talk about a project they announced that week at SPI. On the surface, i…
Oh, the Places You'll Go! (Ep061)
Happy New Year. I've got some exciting episodes and community planning coming, but in the meantime, I hope you enjoy this timeless story.
Thanks again for setting aside THIS time in you…
Tied with Elon Musk - Jigar Shah (Ep060)
Welcome to Episode 60 of SunCast!
In today's episode of SunCast, I speak to Jigar Shah, an icon in the solar industry. From founding SunEdison to leading the Carbon War Room as its first CEO, Jigar ha…
Flow vs Lithium - next in Solar + Storage - Mike Grunow of ViZn Energy (Ep 059)
Welcome to Episode 59 of SunCast!
This is installment #2 in the Solar+Storage series.
Today on SunCast, I get to interview one of the guys who's had a massive impact on my own personal c…
Funding Commercial Solar with Bryan Birsic (Ep 058)
Welcome to Episode 58 of SunCast!
Today on SunCast, we are digging into the inner workings of a company (Wunder Capital) many of you have probably begun to work with, and who has clearl…
Dan Shugar, Part 2 - Solar Pioneer Series (Ep 057)
Welcome to Episode 57 of SunCast, and episode #5 in the Solar Pioneers series.
Today is the much-anticipated Part 2 of Episode 39 with Dan Shugar!
As founder and CEO, Dan Shugar helped b…
Dr. Travis Simpkins on the Future of Microgrids (Ep 056)
Welcome to Episode 56 of SunCast.
Today I talk to Dr. Travis Simpkins, based on a recommendation from one of our amazing listeners!
Travis is the founder and CEO of muGrid Analytics.
muGr…
Does software help make Renewables more competitive? (Ep 055)
Welcome to Episode 55 of SunCast.
Edmee Kelsey, CEO of 3MegaWatt, is an expert in Solar Asset Management. Today, she's here to help us better understand the world of Asset Management, a…
054 Chad Medcroft on Bringing Zep Solar to Market
Welcome to Episode 54 of SunCast.
Today we go deep with a friend of mine who's seen the ups and downs of this industry. He's been at the top & bottom of the food chain, successes & fail…
053 Mika Nuotio on NEC & UL Codes
Welcome to Tactical Tuesdays, a weekly short-form conversation with subject-matter experts to give you the edge in building your solar business and brand.
And this week, we welcome Mika…
052 TJ Kanczuzewski on Building a Brilliant Tomorrow, CEO of Inovateus Solar
Welcome to Episode 52 of SunCast. I'm so glad
I'm eager to hear your thoughts on the first Tactical Tuesday.It's 20 minutes of marketing morsels with our friend Solar Fred. What topics …
051 Solar Fred's Content Marketing Strategy
Welcome to Tactical Tuesdays, a weekly short-form conversation with subject-matter experts to give you the edge in building your solar business and brand.
And first up, my friend Tor Va…
050 Know Your Scene, 2 Yrs of SunCast, Exciting News
I can scarcely believe it's already been 2 yrs since the launch of SunCast! Today, October 6th, is in fact the exact anniversary. It also marks the beginning of my 39th trip around the…
049: Unlocking dramatic sales growth to drive your business
Episode 49 - the missing link(s) to solid growth
This week's episode is one I REALLY enjoyed recording for 2 reasons. #1, it's mostly unscripted because of #2, it's after dinner with on…
048: Solar Fred, the state of marketing in the solar industry with Tor Valenza
Welcome to SunCast, and Episode 48!
Today we'll be spending time with a friend who's no stranger to the media and spotlight surrounding solar, and who has been a major voice advocating …
047: Jeff Spies, Solar Pioneer Parties, and evolution of solar contracting
Welcome to Episode 46 of SunCast. I'm your host, Nico Johnson, and I'm so glad you're back with me again this week!
My friend, and fellow podcaster, Jeff Spies, has been in the solar i…
046: Pam Cargill, Chaos Analyst
Welcome to Episode 46 of SunCast.
Today we will be spending time with my new friend, Pamela Cargill of Chaolysti Management Consulting. Stay tuned for:
- Insights into how small companies…
045: Unlocking Solar Capital in Latin America (LIVE)
Welcome to Episode 45 of SunCast.
We're here to help you unlock your potential as a leader in the solar industry.
The recent Solar Pioneers Series we have begun, and some upcoming series…