Clean Power Hour
The Clean Power Hour podcast is speeding the clean energy transition. Tim Montague and John Weaver highlight clean energy innovations shaping the next generation of renewable energy sources. We discuss the latest solar PV, battery storage, wind, water, wave, and other low-carbon technologies. We answer the question: How can we decarbonize the economy? We promote the economic opportunity of electrifying everything - transportation, energy, industry, and the built environment. Let's speed up the clean energy transition together. Join the movement - www.CleanPowerHour.com
Episodes
328 episodes
Inside Look at Canada's Booming Solar Market with CPS's Ross Wickenheiser | EP286
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague speaks with Ross Wickenheiser, Head of Sales for Canada at CPS (Chint Power Systems), from the floor of Intersolar San Diego. Ross shares valuable insights into Canada's rapidly expanding solar market...
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Solar Grid Crisis, Mega-Projects, and Balcony Solar Revolution on the Clean Power Hour Live
In the latest Clean Power Hour Live Episode on May 2nd, Tim Montague and John Weaver dive into the latest developments in the renewable energy sector. The conversation kicks off with an analysis of the recent major power outage in Spain and Fra...
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Single-Axis Trackers: How Array Technologies is Tackling Solar Efficiency | EP285
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague talks with Aaron Gabelnick, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Technology Officer at Array Technologies, about the evolving landscape of solar tracking systems and how they're reducing the cost of renew...
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Solar Inverter Technology with Evan Upshur, CPS America | EP284
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague welcomes back Evan Upshur from CPS America for a discussion on the latest innovations in solar inverter technology. Evan shares why CPS America continues to be a leader in the solar industry with thei...
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Revolutionizing Rooftop Storage: Jordan Harris on Yotta Energy's Innovative Battery Solutions | EP283
Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague speaks with Jordan Harris, CEO of Yotta Energy, about their unique approach to commercial rooftop solar battery storage. Harris introduces Yotta Energy's latest innovation – the Yotta Block – a m...
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Next Generation Battery Storage with David Florenz | EP282
Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with David Florenz from CPS America at Intersolar San Diego to explore the future of grid-scale battery storage and utility-scale solar solutions.David shares his journey from re...
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Will the IRA Survive? LIVE Solar Industry News on Policy, Tech Breakthroughs & Market Trends
Join Tim Montague and John Weaver for this bi-weekly Solar & Storage News LIVE, where they dive deep into the latest developments shaping the solar industry. In this April 18, 2025, episode, our hosts explore critical industry updates from ...
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Understand Domestic Solar Manufacturing with Chris Lettman | EP281
Today’s episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague welcomes back Chris Lettman, US Sales Director for Imperial Star Solar, to dive deep into the world of domestic content in solar panel manufacturing. As the US approaches 50 gigawatts of sol...
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Evolving Landscape of C&I Solar & Storage | EP280
Today on the Clean Power Hour, recorded at Intersolar San Diego, host Tim Montague sits down with McKay Johnson of Helix Electric and Kelly Shamblen of CPS America to discuss the current state of the commercial and industrial solar market. Desp...
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Latin American Solar Market Insights with Carlos Abad, CPS America | EP279
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Carlos Abad, the newly appointed head of Latin American markets for CPS America. Recorded at Intersolar San Diego, this conversation offers insights into the growing solar and energy st...
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LinkedIn Growth Hacks for Clean Energy Professionals with Jacob Lundy
In today’s episode of Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with LinkedIn marketing expert Jacob Lundy to unveil powerful strategies for clean energy professionals looking to maximize their B2B marketing efforts on LinkedIn. As the premier p...
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Solar & Storage News: Perovskite Breakthroughs, Record-Low Battery Costs and Global Supply Chain
In this episode of Clean Power Hour, hosts Tim Montague and John Weaver dive into the latest developments in the solar and storage industry.Episode Highlights:Perovskite Breakthrough: Analysis of Trina's new com...
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The Future of Solar Construction: Automation, AI, and Reaching Terawatt Scale | EP278
Today on the Clean Power Hour recorded at InterSolar in San Diego, host Tim Montague welcomes back Matt Campbell, CEO and founder of Terabase Energy, to discuss the future of automated solar construction. Matt shares Terabase's journey over the...
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The Battle for Solar's Future: Solar Manufacturing & Policy Insights from PanelClaw & CPS America | EP277
Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague speaks with Costa Nicolau of PanelClaw and John Drummond of CPS America about the critical policy challenges facing the solar industry in 2025. Recorded at InterSolar San Diego, the conversation ...
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Building Winning Teams and Revolutionary Products with Bryan Wagner | EP276
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Bryan Wagner, President of CPS America, at InterSolar San Diego 2025. Wagner shares insights on CPS's impressive growth to over 10.5 gigawatts of inverters deployed in the US market and...
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Unlocking Capital for Distributed Energy Projects with Tooraj Arvajeh | EP275
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague interviews Tooraj Arvajeh, co-founder and CEO of Perl Street, a fintech platform designed to streamline financial operations for distributed energy resources. Tooraj shares his journey from sustainabi...
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C&I Battery Storage Solutions with Ryan Mayfield & Jayson Smith | EP274
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Ryan Mayfield of Mayfield Renewables and Jayson Smith of CPS America to explore commercial and industrial battery solutions, with a special focus on the new "Gonzo" 125 kW / 261 kWh C&a...
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Solving the Multifamily EV Charging Challenge with Aubrey Gunnels of 3V Infrastructure | EP273
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague delves into the critical yet often overlooked aspect of electrification: EV charging infrastructure for multifamily housing. Tim welcomes Aubrey Gunnels, CEO and co-founder of 3V Infrastructure, a com...
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ESS Market Volatility with Aaron Marks | EP272
The energy storage industry is evolving rapidly, driven by shifting market trends, policy changes, and supply chain volatility. In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Aaron Marks from Clean Energy Associates (CEA) ...
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How Denowatts & Portside Systems Are Revolutionizing Solar Monitoring | EP271
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague welcomes back Dan Leary from Denowatts, joined by Marc Bamberger of Portside Systems, to discuss their innovative partnership in solar monitoring technology. Recorded at RE+ Boston, this conversation ...
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Women in Solar, Pay Equity, and Building a Clean Energy Future with Noelle Paige | EP270
Women make up only 10-20% of the solar workforce despite being 50% of the population, highlighting a significant gender gap in the renewable energy industry. Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Noelle Paige, Vice Presiden...
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Solar Manufacturing Politics, Global Expansion, and Australia's Synthetic Fuel Ambitions
Today on the Clean Power Hour Live, Tim Montague and John Weaver (the Commercial Solar Guy) dive into pressing developments in the solar industry. They examine the Trump administration's decision to rescind Biden's Defense Production Act suppor...
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Solar Innovation and Energy Resilience with Peter Oprysko| EP269
Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Peter Oprysko, Key Accounts Manager at CPS America, the nation's leading three-phase string inverter manufacturer. Peter shares valuable insights on how string inverter technology ...
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Commercial Solar + Battery Storage: Making Smart Energy Solutions Work for Your Facility | EP268
This expert panel discussion, hosted by Tim Montague of the Clean Power Hour and sponsored by Chint Power Systems, explores how commercial facilities can implement solar, battery storage, and building management systems to lower energy costs. T...
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Engineering the Future of Community Solar with Patrick Canning | EP267
In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Patrick Canning, Principal Engineer and founder of Canning Engineering, at the RE+ Northeast conference in Boston. Patrick shares his journey from traditional civil engin...
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