Solar

Solar+storage is so much farther along than you think

On how plummeting battery prices make 24/7 solar power a reality today.

Jul 16 •

1:05:02

What in tarnation is going on in Texas?

The state's booming renewables market faces legislative attacks. I dig in with Doug Lewin.

Apr 16 •

1:23:08

What's up with clean energy in Finland?

Nuclear, wind, and pragmatism: Finland's energy revolution.

Apr 11 •

57:38

How is clean electricity doing globally?

Clean electricity hits 40% globally as solar keeps doubling every two years and China's energy revolution outpaces the rest of the world.

Apr 9 •

1:18:15

Mailbag episode - March 2025

My new EV, alternatives to Substack, mommy & daddy parties, solar geoengineering and more

Mar 28 •

54:00

Pakistan's solar boom

Pakistan's massive solar boom is creating a bottom-up energy revolution that could become the blueprint for developing nations worldwide.

Feb 26 •

1:01:14

Time to stop taking hydropower for granted?

A closer look at hydropower's essential role in enabling renewable energy growth, and the challenges it faces.

Dec 13, 2024 •

1:02:51

Residential solar is becoming residential solar + storage + VPP

I chat with Sunrun CEO Mary Powell on the future of solar, the shift to a "clean energy lifestyle," and why the tech bros need to rethink their nuclear…

Nov 13, 2024 •

48:00

A tool that enables solar-first home electrification

James Quazi of Balto Energy helps California homeowners navigate the complex puzzle of optimizing the mix of electrification, solar, and batteries for…

Sep 13, 2024 •

50:35

What's the deal with perovskite solar?

For years, perovskite solar cells have been the Next Big Thing in solar. Joel Jean, co-founder and CEO of Swift Solar, explains what exactly perovskites…

Jul 31, 2024 •

1:00:48

Checking in on solar power

Jenny Chase has led a team analyzing the business of solar power for almost 20 years now; she's also the author of a fantastic introductory book on the…

Nov 29, 2023 •

1:03:52

What rural people actually think about clean energy

A new survey reveals how rural Americans feel about clean energy & the developers who are selling it. It casts some light on the arguments that work and…

Nov 8, 2023 •

54:43

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