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. 2d ago

    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

  2. 5d ago

    Outback Power Inverter Tree of Life with Ryan Warrick National Sales Manager of Outback Power

    Ryan Warrick, National Sales Manager for Outback Power, where they discussed Outback's history, products, and status. Ryan explained that Outback Power was founded in 2001 and recently acquired by Energy Access Innovations (EAI) in 2024, moving headquarters from Washington to Commerce, Texas. They covered Outback's two main inverter platforms - the FX series (up to 3.6 kilowatts) and Radian/GS series (8 kilowatts), both designed for modular stacking and field service ability. Ryan discussed the Energy Cell 5 lithium battery system, which can be stacked from 15.3 to 122 kilowatt hours, and explained how Outback continues to support legacy equipment with technical support for board replacements. The conversation also touched on the company's history with EnerSys and EG4 partnerships, the transition from lead-acid to lithium-ion batteries, and various specialized applications including marine and European voltage inverters.   Topics Covered Company History Fx Inverters Inverter Platforms Field Serviceability Lithium Batteries Lead-Acid Transition                AC/DC Coupling System Stacking Antarctica Applications European Voltage Three-Phase Power EAI = Energy Access Innovations EAI Acquisition EG4 Partnership Space-Based Solar Data Centers Solar Training   Reach out to Ryan Warrick here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-warrick Website: www.outbackpower.com Email: kat.stovall@outbackpower.com Podcast with James Showalter Apple Podcast YouTube Spotify Pandora Podbean   Podcast with Dylan Rup 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

  3. Sep 2

    GridRails AI with Michael Grasso, founder and CEO

    Grid Rails founder and CEO Michael Grasso explains how real-time settlement and device-level orchestration can unlock the untapped capacity of distributed energy resources including electric vehicles, home batteries, and solar systems. The discussion covers virtual power plants, the duck curve, bidirectional charging, FERC 2222 requirements, and the financial incentives needed to engage consumers as active grid participants.   Topics Covered Real-Time Settlement Grid Orchestration Duck Curve Bidirectional Charging FERC 2222 Requirements                                                                                                                     Consumer Grid Participation Grid Capacity Utilization Data Center Demand Battery Lifecycle Performance Consumer Privacy Protection DERs = Distributed Energy Resources VPP = Virtual Power Plant   Reach out to Michael Grasso here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpgrasso/ Website: www.gridrails.ai/ Email: michael@gridrails.ai Podcast with John Berger 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 www.solarsean.com/esip

  4. Aug 30

    Solar Farm Beehives with Max Rünzel, CEO HiveTracks

    Max Rünzel, CEO and co-founder of HiveTracks, discussing the integration of bees and beekeeping practices in solar farm operations. Max explained how HiveTracks uses beehives as monitoring tools to assess pollinator health and ecosystem resilience on solar farms, with hives capable of foraging up to 10,000 acres and traveling 2-4 miles from their location. The company places two hives as a starting point and collects data through regular visits, pollen analysis, and IoT devices to determine foraging patterns, habitat quality, and potential ecotoxicology issues from PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), microplastics, and pesticides. Max described how they work with local experienced beekeepers rather than providing bees directly, and how they use bee intelligence to identify dearth periods and recommend specific plantings to create year-round foraging resources. The discussion covered practical aspects including hive placement considerations, safety protocols, and the potential for solar-powered monitoring equipment, with Max noting they currently have 12 solar sites and are beginning to produce honey for sale.   Topics Covered Hive Mind Concept (Star Trek reference) Solar Farm Beehives Agrivoltaics Ecosystem Health Hive Health Monitoring Pollinator Habitat Design Pollen Foraging Analysis Bee Foraging Range Manuka Honey Beehive Placement Strategy Queen Bees (Sean is a big Freddie Mercury fan) Bee Breeding & Docility Beekeeper Training Waggle Dance Communication Ecotoxicology Testing Microplastics Contamination Solar Honey Harvest IoT Hive Sensors PV = Photovoltaic PFAS = Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances NABCEP = North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners   Reach out to Max Rünzel here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/maxrunzel/ Website: www.hivetracks.com/ Email: max@hivetracks.com   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean www.solarsean.com/esip

  5. Aug 23

    Cash Isn't Dead with Ravi Mikkelsen

    Ravi Mikkelsen of Atmos Financial examines why cash and loan purchases remain vital in residential solar despite the expired tax credit. The discussion covers FEOC equipment pricing gaps, predatory lease buyout structures, dealer fee commissions, and door-to-door sales practices that inflate costs. Mikkelsen advocates for tax credit elimination, pricing transparency, and reaching a $2 per watt national benchmark for residential installations.   Topics Covered Cash vs Financing Solar Tax Credits Lease Buyout Traps Dealer Fee Commissions Door-to-Door Sales Pricing Transparency Atmos Financial $2/Watt Benchmark Tariffs and Equipment Costs International Solar Pricing FEOC = Foreign Entity of Concern                                                                    NEM = Net Energy Metering VPP = Virtual Power Plant TPO = Third-Party Ownership Reach out to Ravi Mikkelsen here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ravimikkelsen Website: www.joinatmos.com Email: ravi@joinatmos.com Previous podcast with Ravi Mikkelsen 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 www.solarsean.com/pvts

  6. Aug 19

    Solar Maintenance and Thermal Imaging with Fred Brooks🤙 of Pacific Panel Cleaners

    Frederick Brooks, founder of Pacific Panel Cleaners in Hawaii, discusses solar photovoltaic operations and maintenance, covering proper panel cleaning methods, deionized cleaning solutions, and common installation errors. He explains his certifications in energy management and auditing, then details how thermal imaging and drone technology identify failed diodes, malfunctioning microinverters, and soiling patterns across solar arrays, improving maintenance efficiency and warranty claims.   Topics Covered Pacific Panel Cleaners Solar Panel Cleaning Deionized Cleaning Solutions O&M Contracts PPA Responsibilities CEM Certification CEA Certification Thermal Imaging Drone Inspections Diode Failure Detection Hawaii Solar Boom Installation Quality Issues Employee Training O&M = Operations and Maintenance PPA = Power Purchase Agreement CEM = Certified Energy Manager CEA = Certified Energy Auditor   Reach out to Frederick Brooks here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fred-brooks Website: www.pacificpanelcleaners.com Email: fred@pacificpanelcleaners.com                                                     Podcast with Eric Woodruff CEM Apple Podcast   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean www.solarsean.com/esip

  7. Aug 17

    2026 TenneSEIA Conference September 2nd & 3rd with Gil Hough

    Gil Hough, Executive Director of TenneSEIA, discussing the upcoming TenneSEIA Valley Solar Plus Storage Conference scheduled for September 2nd and 3rd in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Gil explained that the conference has been moved earlier in the year and will feature Sean as the featured trainer for a full-day training session on Thursday. They discussed the significant growth in solar and energy storage projects in the Tennessee Valley region, including utility-scale projects, local power company initiatives, and residential installations. Gil highlighted the new TVA Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) that will be approved in August and its potential impact on the market, as well as the booming energy storage market, particularly with local power companies implementing substation-level storage projects. The conversation covered various industry topics including manufacturing growth in the region, data center development, and quantum technology applications, with a special panel planned on quantum technology and its connection to solar and storage.   Topics Covered TenneSEIA Conference Energy Storage Growth Residential Solar Market TVA Federal Structure Rare Earth Materials Conference Registration Training Track Solar Manufacturing Data Centers Quantum Computing US Competitiveness TVA = Tennessee Valley Authority EPB = Electric Power Board Manufacturing Tours IRP = Integrated Resource Plan Local Power Companies RFP = Request for Proposals   Reach out to Gil Hough here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gilhough/ Website: www.tenneseiasolar.com/ Email: execdirector@tenneseiasolar.com Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean www.solarsean.com/esipexam

  8. Aug 16

    Perovskite in Tandem with Scott Wharton of Tandem PV

    Scott Wharton, CEO of Tandem PV, discusses his company's tandem perovskite silicon solar panel technology, which recently achieved a record 30.4 percent efficiency. He explains how a thin perovskite layer boosts power output, lowers manufacturing costs, and supports domestic production. The conversation also covers utility scale deployment, rising demand from data centers, manufacturing tax credits, and the future of solar energy in the United States.   Topics Covered Tandem PV Origin Perovskite Technology Solar Panel Efficiency Silicon Cell Integration Company Board Members                                                                    Panel Degradation Testing Solar Manufacturing Timeline Utility-Scale Solar Silicon Valley Talent US Manufacturing Tax Credits Data Center Demand Solar Cost Reduction Bifacial Solar Panels Automated Factory Production Future Efficiency Roadmap PV = Photovoltaic IPP = Independent Power Producer SEIA = Solar Energy Industries Association IRA = Inflation Reduction Act Podcast with Dick Swanson Apple Podcast YouTube Spotify Pandora Podbean   Reach out to Scott Wharton here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwharton/ Website: www.tandempv.com/ Email: scott@tandempv.com   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean www.solarsean.com/esip

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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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