The Solar PVcast

In this episode of The Solar PVcast, host Chris Palliser is joined by renowned climate scientist, former Green Party leader, and former BC MLA Dr. Andrew Weaver. Now a proud solar user himself, Dr. W…

In this episode, we explore the power of agrivoltaics with Jason Bradley from Sun Cycle Farms. By harnessing the principles of bio-mimicry, Sun Cycle is revolutionizing sustainable farming—blending s…

In this episode, we sit down with David Brushett, Chair of Solar Nova Scotia, to explore the past, present, and future of solar energy in the province. We discuss some of the big wins Solar Nova Scot…

Meet Michelle Frost, the proud owner of Central Vancouver Island’s first net-zero home. In this episode of The Solar PVcast, Michelle shares her journey of custom-building a self-sustaining, solar-po…

In this episode, I sit down with Zac Jolliffe from VCT Group in Ontario to explore the business case for solar and the incredible incentives available. We dive into their innovative Solar Carports—de…

In this episode, I chat with Steve Unger, Lead Microgrid Developer at Shift, about why batteries are like living, breathing beings—they need care! We dive into how temperature impacts performance, th…

In this episode, I chat with Jessica Scott from Nova Scotia's Department of Natural Resources and Renewables. We explore the state of solar and renewable energy in Atlantic Canada, discuss government…

In this live episode from the Atlantic Canada Solar Summit, we chat with Melanie Roy from Women in Renewable Energy (WIRE). Melanie shares WIRE’s mission, goals, and programs designed to empower wome…

In this Solar Bite, Steve Unger, Lead of Microgrid Development, breaks down roof pitch and its role in solar installations. Learn how 5/12 and 4/12 roof pitches are measured and why these angles matt…

We’re live at the Atlantic Canada Solar Summit, connecting with industry leaders and change makers. One standout conversation features Kallyn DeGrace, Regional Energy Coach with Clean Foundation, who…

In this Solar Bite, we break down the difference between DC (direct current) and AC (alternating current) and their roles in solar energy. Learn how solar panels generate DC power, how inverters conv…

In this episode, I sit down with Johan Hernström, Head of Off-Site Solar Sweden at Alight. We dive into Alight's mission to develop, own, and maintain solar farms, as well as their Power Purchase Agr…

In this episode, I sit down with Darren Chu, Managing Director of Solar Club, to explore this innovative loyalty program making waves in Alberta’s deregulated energy market. We break down how Solar C…

In this episode, we catch up with Jeff Shields, a Parksville resident who shares his solar journey three years in. Jeff dives into the financial impact of his solar installation and reveals how he wa…

In this episode, we sit down with Wally Martin, a pioneer in solar energy since the 1950s and the proud owner of a net-zero home in Langley, BC. Wally shares his unique perspective on solar energy, r…

In this episode of Solar Bites, we chat with Steve Unger, Lead Microgrid Developer at Shift, about Aurora, the solar software transforming how solar is modeled for homes and buildings across Canada. …

In this episode of Solar Bites, we chat with Steve Unger, Lead Microgrid Developer at Shift. Steve shares his expertise and offers a critical warning for those looking to cut costs by ordering solar …

In this episode of Solar Bites, Steve Unger joins us to explain the concept of azimuth and why it’s crucial for optimizing solar energy production. In under 5 minutes, Steve breaks down how the direc…

In this episode, we sit down with Emilie O'Leary, CEO & Owner of Green Clean Solar, a woman-owned recycling and wind waste management company leading the way in solar panel recycling. Emilie shares t…

In this episode of The Solar PVcast, we sit down with Steve Unger, Lead of Microgrid Development at Shift, to discuss the future of net-metering as it transitions to net-billing under the new self-ge…