156 episodes

The Solar Maverick Podcast is the insiders guide to where the solar and energy markets meet entrepreneurship and trailblazing. Hosted by Benoy Thanjan - a serial entrepreneur and founder of Reneu Energy one of the industries top companies. Benoy is known for his passion, leadership and style. Always eager to truly learn from his guests, Thanjan digs deep and provides a tangible blueprint for his listeners to put what he’s learning to immediate use - making the show not only funny but entertaining, energetic and hyper -useful.

Solar Maverick Podcast Benoy Thanjan

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    • 4.7 • 77 Ratings

The Solar Maverick Podcast is the insiders guide to where the solar and energy markets meet entrepreneurship and trailblazing. Hosted by Benoy Thanjan - a serial entrepreneur and founder of Reneu Energy one of the industries top companies. Benoy is known for his passion, leadership and style. Always eager to truly learn from his guests, Thanjan digs deep and provides a tangible blueprint for his listeners to put what he’s learning to immediate use - making the show not only funny but entertaining, energetic and hyper -useful.

    SMP 157: Proposed California Community Solar Program Update(April 2024)

    SMP 157: Proposed California Community Solar Program Update(April 2024)

    In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy spoke about the proposed community solar legislation in California with Derek Chernow with CCSA,  Stephanie Doyle from SEIA, and Steve Campbell from Vote Solar.

    • 33 min
    SMP 156: How to develop Solar and Storage on Disturbed Land with AC Power?

    SMP 156: How to develop Solar and Storage on Disturbed Land with AC Power?

    In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Annika Colston who is the President and Founder of AC Power.  AC Power is an award winning NYC certified (“Women Business Enterprise”) WBE focused on converting low value land into revenue-generating solar energy sites.  Annika speaks about many interesting topics like the complexities of developing on disturbed land, the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, and her suggestions to start a clean energy company.

    • 42 min
    SMP 155: Capital Solutions for Real Estate for Solar and Battery Storage with SolaREIT

    SMP 155: Capital Solutions for Real Estate for Solar and Battery Storage with SolaREIT

    In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Laura Pagliarulo who is the President and Founder of SolaREIT.  SolaREIT™ invests in land related to solar and battery developments through land acquisitions, lease monetization, and project re-powering.  Laura speaks about many interesting topics like how their  cost of capital is lower compared to development capital, why it is better for developers to lead with land purchase option than lease option with the land owner, and solar trends.

    • 33 min
    SMP 154: How Aurora Solar is innovating the residential and commercial sales experience through software?

    SMP 154: How Aurora Solar is innovating the residential and commercial sales experience through software?

    n this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Paul Grana who is Solar Software Leader and GM of HelioScope at Aurora Solar. Aurora’s cloud-based software transforms solar design, sales, and delivery. With just an address and electric bill, Aurora empowers you to generate a full, accurate, and customizable design for every customer.  Paul speaks about many interesting topics like how AI has impacted Aurora, listening to the customer has led to the company being cutting edge, and solar trends.

    • 33 min
    153: How Sunstone Credit is providing debt financing for an underserved market in solar?

    153: How Sunstone Credit is providing debt financing for an underserved market in solar?

    In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Josh Goldberg who is Co-Founder and CEO of Sunstone Credit.  Sunstone Credit provides flexible financing solutions for businesses of all sizes, offering solar loans with borrower-friendly terms and an efficient application process.  Josh speaks about many interesting topics like how higher interest rates has impacted lending,  how Sunstone is more innovative on C&I solar financing compared to banks, and which states are the best for C&I solar financing.

    • 35 min
    SMP 152: How Anza Renewables is innovating solar module & energy storage procurement?

    SMP 152: How Anza Renewables is innovating solar module & energy storage procurement?

    In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Mike Hall who is CEO of Anza Renewables. Anza helps solar module and energy storage equipment buyers optimize and accelerate their buying process.  Mike speaks about many interesting topics like Effective $/Watt and total value, when most solar developers will be able to take advantage of the domestic content adder, and what storage technology is most popular.

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
77 Ratings

77 Ratings

sjackovics ,

My favorite solar energy podcast!

Benoy is a fantastic host and this podcast does a great job covering all aspects of the solar industry. He always selects captivating interviewees, every episode is unique, and I never fail to end an episode without feeling both educated and entertained. Great podcast!

846B460F5C ,

Excellent insight and not only on solar

Absolutely amazing podcast, with added benefit of other business topics and insights. Many thanks!

ConnorNYC ,

Favorite Energy Podcast

Benoy does a great job discussing all aspects of renewable energy industry in an easily digestible manner. Awesome interviews with renewable energy leaders. Great source of information to stay up to date with market trends.

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