Solar

Sen. Brian Schatz wants permitting reform, but not like this

Hawaii's senator on the Trump "solar ban," the pivot to energy affordability, and the hard lessons of the IRA.

4 hrs ago • David Roberts

56:41

What's the real story with Australian rooftop solar?

Saul Griffith joins me to debunk the myths surrounding Australia's massive influx of solar energy.

Dec 26 • David Roberts

1:27:31

What's the deal with balcony solar?

Cora Stryker joins me to explain how "plug-in" solar took Europe by storm and is finally, via Utah (?), making its way to America.

Nov 26 • David Roberts

1:07:20

Clean electrification is inevitable

Kingsmill Bond explains why the global march of "electrotech" has moved beyond the reach of US political interference.

Nov 21 • David Roberts

1:22:33

Michael Liebreich on a "pragmatic climate reset"

Michael Liebreich joins me to argue that the climate movement is alienating the very people it needs to persuade.

Oct 31 • David Roberts

42:58

How inverters can stabilize a renewables-heavy grid

Daniel Duckwitz and Catarina Augusto explain how we can run stable electricity grids on inverter-based clean energy resources.

Sep 5 • David Roberts

1:02:18

What does clean energy activism look like?

Bill McKibben and Jamie Henn join me to discuss a new vision for climate activism focused on celebrating and accelerating the global solar boom.

Aug 20 • David Roberts

1:17:24

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 • David Roberts

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 • David Roberts

1:23:08

What's up with clean energy in Finland?

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

Apr 11 • David Roberts

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 • David Roberts

1:18:15

Mailbag episode - March 2025

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

Mar 28 • David Roberts

54:00

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