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
321 episodes
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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Solar's Growing Pains: Tariffs, Utah's Balcony Solar, and Commercial Project Updates
In this insightful episode of Clean Power Hour, hosts Tim Montague and John Weaver dive into the latest developments shaking up the renewable energy landscape. They discuss the immediate impacts of newly announced tariffs on Canadian and Mexica...
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The Future of Solar Power Electronics with Bryan Wagner of CPS America | EP266
Today on the Clean Power Hour recorded at RE+ Northeast in Boston, Tim Montague sits down with Bryan Wagner, President of CPS America, to discuss the latest developments in solar power electronics and energy storage. Wagner shares insights from...
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Your All-In-One Solar Ecosystem with Parker Schram | EP265
In today’s episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague speaks with Parker Schram, the founder of EnergyScape Renewables, a company aiming to revolutionize the solar industry by offering an all-in-one ecosystem for solar enterprises. Parker sh...
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Navigating the Solar O&M Landscape: Challenges, Opportunities, and Workforce Solutions with Chris Grablutz | EP264
The solar energy industry is booming, but maintaining and optimizing solar installations is an evolving challenge. Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Chris Grablutz at RE+ Northeast in Boston. Chris is the founder of Tri...
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Cutting the Cost of Solar by Half with Andrew Birch of OpenSolar | EP263
Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Andrew Birch, the founder and CEO of OpenSolar, to explore the stark differences between solar markets around the world and what the U.S. can learn from countries like Australia an...
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The State of Solar: Record Installations, California Grid Breakthroughs, and IRA Uncertainty
In this engaging bi-weekly news roundup, host Tim Montague welcomes back John Weaver, "the commercial solar guy," to discuss major developments in the renewable energy sector. The episode highlights
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The Future of Home Solar: Battery Storage, EV Integration, and Installation Trends with Joe Ordia | EP262
In this illuminating episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Joe Ordia, the creator of Solar Surge on YouTube, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of residential solar technology. With 13 years of industry experi...
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