Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast

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Sean White teaches solar and storage classes and seminars around the world and inside your home (online). He is known for helping people get NABCEP certified. This podcast contains an assortment of topics, with an emphasis on solar and storage technical knowledge. Up your game! Catch a photon! Save the planet! Learn more and go to www.solarSEAN.com

  1. 6d ago

    Batteries so Safe They’re Firewalls with Eli Paster, CEO Polyjoule

    In this podcast, Eli Paster, CEO of Polyjoule, discussed polymer-based battery technology and how it differs from conventional metal-based batteries. Eli explained that Polyjoule uses conductive polymers instead of lithium, nickel, cobalt, lead, or sodium, synthesizing its own conductive polymers from abundant hydrocarbon feedstocks. Eli detailed the safety advantages of polymer-based batteries, including the inability to enter thermal runaway, and demonstrated this by cutting open a cell and applying a blowtorch for five minutes with no fire. Sean and Eli explored potential applications in residential energy storage, building codes, and the possibility of Polyjoule batteries being rated as firewalls.   Topics Covered: Polymer-Based Battery Conductive Polymers Hydrocarbon Feedstock Monomers and Polymers Polyacetylene PVC = Polyvinyl Chloride Lithium-Ion Battery LFP = Lithium Iron Phosphate NMC = Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide NCA = Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide Sodium-Ion Battery Solid-State Battery Lead Acid Battery Thermal Runaway Short Circuit Arc Flash Battery Separator Electrochemistry Anode and Cathode Electrolyte Prismatic Cells Depth of Discharge Nominal Voltage Energy Density Round Trip Efficiency Schneider Electric UPS = Uninterruptible Power Supply UL 1973 UL 9540A IRC = International Residential Code NEC = National Electrical Code EV Auxiliary Battery Hybrid Battery Systems Hydrogen Fuel Cells   Reach out to Eli Paster here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elipaster Website: www.polyjoule.com Email: eli.paster@polyjoule.com   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean   solarsean.com/intro • solarsean.com/pvip • solarsean.com/pva • solarsean.com/pvds • solarsean.com/esip • solarsean.com/omat • solarsean.com/center • solarsean.com/sfev • solarsean.com/40hrpv • solarsean.com/pv2020nec • solarsean.com/18hrpv • solarsean.com/30hrpv • solarsean.com/ess • solarsean.com/10hress • solarsean.com/pvsiprep • solarsean.com/2hrbfc

  2. Sep 29

    Solar Roots Party and Movie OCT3O-NOV1 in Grass Valley California with Jeff Spies and Jason Vetterli

    In this podcast, Jeff Spies shares the story behind "Solar Roots: The Pioneers of PV" and its upcoming release party. Jeff explained how the 11-year project began as a reunion party that evolved into capturing the stories of early solar industry pioneers, with interviews conducted over 2 years of filming. The documentary explores how the solar photovoltaic industry started with hippies in the 1970s and 1980s, focusing on both the technology's development and its adoption by off-grid communities, particularly those involved in marijuana cultivation. The release party will take place October 30-November 1 in Grass Valley, California at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, featuring screenings at the Del Oro Theater, musical performances by TJ Kanjizewski, and opportunities to meet many of the historical figures featured in the film, including David Katz, John Schaefer, and Charlie Gay. The event is open to the public with accommodations available for camping or nearby lodging, and the documentary will be released for free on Vimeo and YouTube following the party.   Topics Covered Solar Roots: The Pioneers of PV Solar Roots Party (October 31st – November 1st, 2026) www.solar-roots.com AEE Solar = Alternative Energy Engineering Solar Marijuana Hippy Sustainability Grateful Dead Solar History Home Power Market Grass Valley Canyon California   Podcast with Mark Mrohs Apple Podcast YouTube Spotify Pandora Podbean   Podcast with Johnny Weiss Apple Podcast YouTube Spotify Pandora Podbean   Reach out to Jeff Spies & Jason Vetterli here: Jeff Spies LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-spies Website: www.planetplansets.com Email: jeff.spies@planetplansets.com   Jason Vetterli LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jvetterli Website: www.enstall.com   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean   solarsean.com/intro • solarsean.com/pvip • solarsean.com/pva • solarsean.com/pvds • solarsean.com/esip • solarsean.com/omat • solarsean.com/center • solarsean.com/sfev • solarsean.com/40hrpv • solarsean.com/pv2020nec • solarsean.com/18hrpv • solarsean.com/30hrpv • solarsean.com/ess • solarsean.com/10hress • solarsean.com/pvsiprep • solarsean.com/2hrbfc

  3. Sep 27

    Rural Energy Efficiency and Solar Deployment with Michelle Moore CEO of Groundswell

    In this podcast, Michelle Moore, CEO of Groundswell and author of "Rural Renaissance," discussed community power building, energy efficiency projects, and clean energy initiatives in rural areas. Michelle shared examples of their work including projects in West Memphis with Google and their upcoming Rural Renaissance Roadshow conference in November in Decatur, Alabama. The interview also covered job opportunities in the renewable energy sector and the growing importance of local clean energy solutions.   Topics Covered Groundswell www.groundswell.org Rural Renaissance Book CCA = Community Choice Aggregation Solar on White House Sungevity Community Solar “Join or Die” Data Center Groundswell Projects Green Jobs Google IRA = Inflation Reduction Act Rural Renaissance Roadshow www.ruralrenaissance.com NABCEP Conference Alabama Job Opportunities Podcast with Paul Fenn | Part 1 Apple Podcast YouTube Spotify Pandora Podbean   Podcast with Paul Fenn | Part 2 Apple Podcast YouTube Spotify Pandora Podbean   Reach out to Michelle Moore here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lmichellemoore Website: www.groundswell.org Email: michelle.moore@groundswell.org   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean   solarsean.com/intro • solarsean.com/pvip • solarsean.com/pva • solarsean.com/pvds • solarsean.com/esip • solarsean.com/omat • solarsean.com/center • solarsean.com/sfev • solarsean.com/40hrpv • solarsean.com/pv2020nec • solarsean.com/18hrpv • solarsean.com/30hrpv • solarsean.com/ess • solarsean.com/10hress • solarsean.com/pvsiprep • solarsean.com/2hrbfc

  4. Sep 23

    Residential Energy Storage and AI Demand with Vincent Ambrose

    Vincent Ambrose, Chief Commercial Officer of Franklin Whole Home, discusses the intersection of AI and energy storage, including how data centers are becoming major customers for residential energy storage systems and how Franklin is developing AI tools for installer training and system optimization.   The conversation explores Franklin's product offerings, including AC-coupled and DC-coupled solutions, the A-gate microgrid interconnect device, and the company's focus on home energy security through solar plus storage systems.   Topics Covered Franklin Whole Home www.franklinwh.com AI = Artificial Intelligence AI and Energy Demand Data Center ESS Residential Energy Storage VPP = Virtual Power Plants Hyperscalers DERs = Distributed Energy Resources Inverter AC & DC = Alternating Current & Direct Current AC-Coupled Storage DC-Coupled Storage Microgrid Generator Net-Metering Distributed Compute Bit-coin Miner NVIDIA SETI = Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Battery EV = Electric Vehicle A-Gate MID = Microgrid Interconnect Device V2L = Vehicle to Load Generator Franklin Whole Home Energy Storage System AHJ = Authority Having Jurisdiction   Reach out to Vincent Ambrose here: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vincent-ambrose-622887b Website: www.franklinwh.com Email: vincent.ambrose@franklinwh.com   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at solarsean.com/intro • solarsean.com/pvip • solarsean.com/pva • solarsean.com/pvds • solarsean.com/esip • solarsean.com/omat • solarsean.com/center • solarsean.com/sfev • solarsean.com/40hrpv • solarsean.com/pv2020nec • solarsean.com/18hrpv • solarsean.com/30hrpv • solarsean.com/ess • solarsean.com/10hress • solarsean.com/pvsiprep • solarsean.com/2hrbfc

  5. Sep 20

    From Fintech to Solar Energy with Michael Roche

    In this podcast, Michael Roche, founder of Fin Technology Group, discussed the evolution of financial technology and its connection to the energy sector. Michael discussed the history of fintech, the rise of big data and AI, and the energy consumption of data centers. The conversation shifted to the role of banks in financing solar energy, with Michael questioning why banks aren't more actively supporting residential solar installations and suggesting the need for standardized data formats to facilitate bank valuations of solar-equipped homes.   Topics Covered Fintechnology Group www.fintechnologygroup.com Fintech Industry Financial Technology eBay Banks PayPal Mafia E-Commerce Transactional Data Fraud Screening and Authentication Data Center Data Footprint Liquid Cooling AI = Artificial Intelligence LLM = Large Language Model Machine Learning VPN = Virtual Private Network Server Stacks & Server Cage Energy Consumption Stock Market Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Solar Renewable Energy IRA = Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credit PPA = Power Purchase Agreement Solar Coaster Tariff   Reach out to Michael Roche here: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-f-roche-b5999a238 Website: www.fintechnologygroup.com Email: michael.f@fintechnologygroup.com   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean solarsean.com/intro solarsean.com/pvip solarsean.com/pva solarsean.com/pvds solarsean.com/esip solarsean.com/omat solarsean.com/center

  6. Sep 16

    Unlocking More Capacity on the Grid with Tiffany Menhorn

    In this podcast, Tiffany Menhorn, Vice President of North American Utilities at Prisma Photonics, discusses grid congestion and the role of grid enhancing technologies like dynamic line ratings in integrating more renewable energy, particularly solar. Tiffany explained how Prisma Photonics uses existing fiber networks for real-time monitoring and analytics to increase grid capacity and reduce curtailment. The conversation also touched on security, forecasting, and the potential for these technologies to prevent grid-related issues.   Topics Covered Prisma Photonics Utility Grid Wind Fiber Optics & Dark Fiber Distributed Acoustic Sensing Distributed Temperature Sensing Renewable Energy FERC Order 881 = Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Dynamic Line Rating Pacific Gas and Electric Great River Energy NYPA = New York Power Authority Southern Company Renewable Energy Curtailment Renewables on the Grid IEEE = Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers   Reach out to Tiffany Menhorn here: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffany-menhorn-82451249 Website: https://www.prismaphotonics.com/ Email: tiffany@prismaphotonics.com   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean solarsean.com/intro solarsean.com/pvip solarsean.com/pva solarsean.com/pvds solarsean.com/esip solarsean.com/omat solarsean.com/center

  7. Sep 13

    GRID Alternatives Adewale Ogunbadejo, VP Workforce Development

    Adewale Ogunbadejo, Vice President of Workforce Development at Grid Alternatives. They discussed Grid Alternatives' evolution from a volunteer- based solar installation organization founded in 2004 to a professional workforce development program serving 500-700 job trainees annually across multiple regions including California, Colorado, DC, and tribal communities throughout North America. Adewale explained how the organization transitioned from heavy volunteer involvement to focused technical training programs, including partnerships with Goodwill's Clean Tech Academy and various local organizations in markets like Houston, Albuquerque, Columbus, and Chicago. They covered Grid Alternatives' various service areas including residential installations, affordable housing projects, community solar, and international work primarily in Mexico and Puerto Rico, while also discussing the organization's relationship with AmeriCorps and the SolarCorps fellowship program. The touched on industry challenges including predatory contractors, the growth of solar and storage for data centers, and Grid Alternatives' current project scope ranging from residential to 5- megawatt community solar installations Topics Covered GRID Alternatives History Workforce Development Solar Installations SASH Program Solar Corps Fellowship Goodwill Partnership International Programs Tribal Communities Contractor Network Clean Energy Transition Data Centers EVSE = Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Energy Storage Solar Industry Growth Solar Education   Reach out to Adewale Ogunbadejo here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/adewale-ogunbadejo Website: www.gridalternatives.org Email: aogunbadejo@gridalternatives.org Podcast with Gil Hough Apple Podcast YouTube Spotify Pandora Podbean   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean solarsean.com/intro solarsean.com/pvip solarsean.com/pva solarsean.com/pvds solarsean.com/esip solarsean.com/omat solarsean.com/center

  8. Sep 9

    Sigenergy North America CEO Rob Schwarzinger & Director of Service Rich Reynoso

    Rob Schwarzinger, CEO of SIG Energy North America, and Rich Reynoso, Director of Service, about vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and Signergy's bi-directional EV charging solutions. The discussion covered how SIG Energy's system scan charge electric vehicles using solar and grid power, and also discharge vehicle batteries to power homes during power outages or to provide grid services. Rob explained that while the hardware and software are ready for V2G functionality, they are currently limited to discharging approximately 75-80% of EVs due to manufacturer compliance with industry standards, with Quebec being the only region where they have received official utility approval for grid injection. The conversation also covered SIG Energy's modular battery systems ranging from 6kWh to 54kWh, their VPP (Virtual Power Plant) capabilities, and their development of self-developed meter collar technology for microgrid interconnect devices.   Topics Covered Bidirectional DC charging Modular battery systems Solar energy storage EV warranty concerns OEM software blocking Home energy management Grid backup power Quebec V2G approval EV battery longevity ISO 15118-20 standard Meter collar switch V2X = Vehicle to Everything EV = Electric Vehicle discharging V2H = Vehicle to Home V2G = Vehicle to Grid VPP = Virtual Power Plant   Reach out to Rob Schwarzinger and Rich Reynoso here: Rob’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/robert-schwarzinger Rich’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rich-reynoso-iii Website: www.sigenergy.com/us/ Rich’s Email: rich.reynoso@sigenergy.com   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean solarsean.com/intro solarsean.com/pvip solarsean.com/pva solarsean.com/pvds solarsean.com/esip solarsean.com/omat solarsean.com/center

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Sean White teaches solar and storage classes and seminars around the world and inside your home (online). He is known for helping people get NABCEP certified. This podcast contains an assortment of topics, with an emphasis on solar and storage technical knowledge. Up your game! Catch a photon! Save the planet! Learn more and go to www.solarSEAN.com

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