The Solar Journey Podcast
I am Dr. Torsten Brammer, and I want to investigate the question; “What does it take to get solar to the next level?” To me, ”solar” means all truly, clean energy technologies. The Solar Journey is the title of my podcast, blog, and vlog series in which I highlight the opinions of experts in the industry. Hopefully, the podcast inspire you to get into the solar business and to join this global movement of decentralized and carbon-free power.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 59 minutes
- Episodes
- 32
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
S210: "Inside the Hydrogen Bubble" with Klemens Ilse of Fraunhofer IMWS
In the final episode of Season 2 of The Solar Journey, Torsten tackles one of the most debated areas of energy transition technology: green hydrogen production and usage. Putting the hydrogen-hype un…
S209: "Mind the Gap" with Christian Langen & Tobias Schütt of Cleantech Bridge
In the penultimate episode of season two, we've got a double header for you! Torsten reconnects with returning guests Christian Langen and Tobias Schütt, co-founders of Cleantech Bridge, a startup br…
S208: "TOPCon of the Class" with Oliver Schultz-Wittmann of Holosolis
This week on The Solar Journey, Torsten speaks with Oliver Schulz-Wittmann, CTO of Holosolis, a veteran of the solar technological development. With a career spanning innovative startups, major R&D p…
S207: "Starting Up Solar" with Karolina Attspodina of WeDoSolar
This week on The Solar Journey, Torsten sits down with Karolina Attspodina, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of WeDoSolar. Karolina’s journey into the solar industry was informed by the desire to expan…
S206: "Straight Shooter" with Andrew Blakers of ANU
In the first episode back after our mid-season break, Torsten reconnects with Andrew Blakers, who he studied under at the Australian National University back in the nineties.
Andrew is a true trail…
S205: "Going Big, Offgrid" with Ndiarka Mbodji of Kowry Energy
This week's episode of The Solar Journey takes us to sub-Saharan Africa with Ndiarka Mbodji, CEO and founder of Kowry Energy, as the company rolls out sustainable energy solutions across the continen…
S204: "PV Papa" with Martin Green of UNSW
This week Torsten sits down with one of the most influential voices in the solar research community, Martin Green, aka “the father of modern PV,” for a retrospective look at the early history and rap…
S203: "Don't Call it a Comeback" with Gunter Erfurt
In a special extended episode of The Solar Journey, Torsten Brammer speaks with influential industry voice, Gunter Erfurt, former CEO of Meyer Burger Technology AG, in his first interview since parti…
S202: "Data Decoded" with Jenny Chase of BloombergNEF
In our second episode of the season, Torsten is joined at The smarter E in Munich by trailblazing solar analyst Jenny Chase, who was the first member of the BloombergNEF solar analyst team. Jenny, wh…
S201: "California Dreamin'" with Howard Wenger of Nextracker
We're kicking off Season 2 of The Solar Journey with solar industry leader Howard Wenger, President of Nextracker!
In this episode, host Dr. Torsten Brammer dives deep into Howard's incredible 40-yea…
Episode #022 Christian Langen
In episode #022 of The Solar Journey, Dr. Torsten Brammer talks with Christian Langen Founder and Senior Advisor of Dynago. Christian has been active in leading solar businesses for about 20 years, f…
Episode #021 Tim Meyer
In this episode, Torsten Brammer talks to Tim Meyer, the owner of 3Epunkt, a consultancy for renewable solutions with renewable energy & sector coupling. Tim has more than 27 years of technology and …
Episode #020 Dr. Volker Quaschning
In this episode, Dr. Torsten Brammer talks to Dr. Volker Quaschning, a professor of renewable energy systems at the Berlin University of Applied Sciences Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin.…
Episode #019 - Africa GreenTec (Torsten Schreiber & Kady Tounkara)
This episode is truly inspiring ☀️. Renewable energy can really make a difference in the world and improve living conditions and perspectives of whole communities. Africa GreenTec, empowers people to…
Episode #018 - Jörg Althaus
In this episode, Torsten Brammer talks to a pioneer in the field of quality insurance for PV power plants. Jörg Althaus is the Director of Engineering Services, QA, and ESG at Clean Energy Associates…
Episode #017 - Jürgen Sutterlüti
Episode #016 - Charles Gay
In episode #016 of The Solar Journey Podcast, Dr. Torsten Brammer Speaks with Dr. Charles Gay. Charlie Gay is a pioneer in the PV manufacturing industry with over 45 years of solar experience.
He ser…
Episode #015 - Mario Schirru
In episode #015 of The Solar Journey podcast, Dr. Torsten Brammer speaks with Mario Schirru. Mario Schirru has been in the renewable energy business since 2008 when he started his career as a Project…
Episode #014 - Torsten Brammer At The University Of Freiburg
In episode #014 Dr. Torsten Brammer speaks with the University of Freiburg located in Fahnenbergplatz, Germany.
Dr. Brammer is the host and founder of The Solar Journey Podcast, and currently serves …
Episode #013 - Dr. Pierre Verlinden
In episode #013 Dr. Torsten Brammer speaks with Dr. Pierre Verlinden. Dr. Verlinden is a photovoltaic (PV) scientist with 40 years of experience in high-efficiency silicon solar cell technology, IBC …