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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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2 days ago
2 days ago
Dan Fletcher, Co-Founder and Head of Ecosystems at dcbel, discusses Ara - the company's integrated home energy station combining solar, battery storage, bidirectional EV charging, and grid connectivity in a single device designed to give homeowners greater control over their own energy supply. The conversation covers how vehicle-to-home technology works, its role in reducing grid stress during peak hours, virtual power plant integration, and the California Redwoods program. dcbel's approach removes redundant power conversion hardware, improving efficiency and lowering the cost of achieving genuine residential energy independence.
Topics Covered
DCBEL www.dcbel.energy
Decibel
Home Energy
Solar Integration
ESS = Energy Storage System
ESS = Energy Storage System
Battery Storage
Nissan Leaf
EV = Electric Vehicle
EV Charging
Bidirectional EV Charging
Vehicle-to-Home
Grid
REDWOODS Program
Energy Efficiency
Residential Energy
Power Conversion
Distributed Energy
Utility
VPP = Virtual Power Plant
CEC = California Energy Commission
Queen’s University
Reach out to Dan Fletcher here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fletcherdan
Website: www.dcbel.energy
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
6 days ago
6 days ago
Millions of solar systems installed between 2010 and 2018 are approaching inverter end-of-life, creating a $3 billion repowering market. GoodWe Sales Manager Manny Aponte breaks down what repowering actually involves, why functional panels rarely need replacing, how modern inverters improve system performance, and where energy storage fits into the upgrade conversation. Recorded at the 2026 NABCEP Conference in Milwaukee.
Topics Covered
NABCEP = North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
Vanguard 1 satellite
GoodWe www.goodwe.com
Repowering
Inverter
GE = General Electric
White Labeling
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer
VPP = Virtual Power Plant
ESS = Energy Storage System
John Berger Episode
Cesar Barbosa Episode
Reach out to Manny Aponte here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mannyaponte
Website: www.goodwe.com
Email: mannyaponte@goodwe.com
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
Sunday Jun 14, 2026
Sunday Jun 14, 2026
Bruce Anderson, CEO of 247Solar, explains how concentrated solar power using air and ceramic pellets can deliver reliable electricity around the clock. Unlike photovoltaic systems, 247Solar heats air to 1,000 degrees Celsius, stores that energy in insulated ceramic pellet silos, and uses a modified turbine to generate power at night. The system pairs with daytime solar PV, requires no exotic materials, and eliminates the need for battery backup.
Topics Covered
247Solar www.247solar.com
24 Hours Solar Energy
Solar Hot Air
1,800°F/1000°C Air
Heat Transfer
Solar Thermal
Molten Salt
ESS = Energy Storage System
Turbine Mechanics
Environmental Safety
Ceramic Pellets
Reach out to Bruce Anderson here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bruceanderson
Website: www.247solar.com
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
Wednesday Jun 10, 2026
Wednesday Jun 10, 2026
Recorded at the NABCEP conference, solar educator Sean White and Rudy Saporite discuss the InterSolar Solar Games, a competitive installation event where certified teams race to complete a 4 kW rooftop system under timed, judged conditions. They also explore solar education strategies, the carbon lifecycle of renewable energy systems, and the importance of safety and code compliance in professional solar installation.
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Solar Nerds</ br>
Solar Education
Code
Trees
EV = Electric Vehicle
ICE = International Combustion Engines
Flat Earth
Solar Games
InterSolar
Rack Learning Curve
Battery
Reach out to Rudy Saporite here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rudy-saporite
Website: www.ibts.org
Email: rsaporite@gmail.com
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
Sunday Jun 07, 2026
Sunday Jun 07, 2026
Eric Partyka, Director of Business Development at Standard Solar, explains how community solar works and why it matters. The conversation covers how renters, low-income households, and small businesses can subscribe to solar energy without rooftop panels, which states have adopted community solar programs and why others have not, and how utility deregulation shaped today's market. Standard Solar operates commercial projects ranging from one to five megawatts across more than twenty states.
Topics Covered
Standard Solar www.standardsolar.com
Standard Oil
Oil
Community Solar
Utility
DG = Distributed Generation
Fossil Fuel
Sean’s trips:
Going back to two dimensions
Only land owners should vote
Trickle down economics
Rich people rights
Reach out to Eric Partyka here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/eric-partyka
Email: eric.partyka@standardsolar.com
Website: www.standardsolar.com
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
Recorded live at the NABCEP 2026 conference, Sean White and Brian Hayden discuss the current state of NABCEP credentials, including updates to the PV Associate, the ESIP (Energy Storage Installation Professional), and the upcoming OMAT (Operation and Maintenance Associate Technician credential. They also cover Spanish language exam availability, the history and growth of HeatSpring as an online renewable energy education platform, and the expanding role of operations and maintenance in the solar industry as installed systems continue to age.
Topics Covered
HeatSpring www.heatspring.com
NABCEP = North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners www.nabcep.org
Sean’s Training Impact
JTA = Job Task Analysis
PV Associate
ESIP = Energy Storage Installation Professional
Spanish Exams and AI
OMAT = Operations & Maintenance Associate Technician
HeatSpring Origin Story
BPI = Building Performance Institute
Building Performance
Online to In Person Training
Practice Exam
PVCMS = PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist
Reach out to Brian Hayden here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brianfhayden
HeatSpring: www.heatspring.com
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
Sunday May 31, 2026
Sunday May 31, 2026
David Taylor, Solutions Expert at Anker Innovations, discusses the Anker Solix E10, a modular home energy storage system scalable from 6 to 90 kilowatt hours. The conversation covers solar compatibility, smart panel integration, generator pairing, and time-of-use optimization. Taylor also addresses installation options for both DIY homeowners and licensed electricians, portable power stations, and Anker's broader expansion from mobile charging into the residential energy storage market.
Topics Covered
Anker Solix www.ankersolix.com
Anker Solix E10
Anker Innovations
Battery
Solar DIY
Inverter
Off Grid & On Grid
EMS = Energy Management System
PCS = Power Control System
Back Feeding the Grid
Ul Listing
DC = Direct Current
AC = Alternating Current
Balcony Solar
Plug-in Solar
EV = Electric Vehicle
EV = Charging
PPS = Portable Power Station
Reach out to David Taylor here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/david-taylor
Website: www.ankersolix.com
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
Sunday May 24, 2026
Sunday May 24, 2026
Gwendoly Espe, Product Manager at Yaskawa Solectria Solar, discusses the technical and commercial advantages of DC-coupled solar-plus-storage systems at utility scale. The conversation covers DC versus AC coupling architecture, energy harvest optimization through clipping recovery, and Yaskawa’s American-manufactured PVS 500 inverter solution. Additional topics include NABCEP-accredited training programs, FEOC compliance, and the growing role of solar storage in powering data centers and supporting grid stability.
Topics Covered
Yaskawa Solectria Solar www.solectria.com
Inverter
Converter
DC Coupling
AC Coupling
AC Coupling
Energy Yield
DC = Direct Current
AC = Alternating Current
Utility Scale Solar
Utility
Grid
Microgrid
Ercot
DER = Distributed Energy Resources
AI = Artificial Intelligence
ESS = Energy Storage System
Data Center
Recharge with Solectria
FEOC = A Foreign Entity of Concern
Reach out to Gwendoly Espe here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gwendolyespe
Website: www.solectria.com
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
Sunday May 17, 2026
Sunday May 17, 2026
Dylan Rup, Director of Marketing at EG4 Electronics, discusses the company's acquisition of Outback Power and plans to continue manufacturing its legacy product line. The conversation also covers EG4's current battery pricing at $260 per kilowatt hour, the upcoming XR 60 all-in-one energy storage system, UL 9540A safety certification, and why technical knowledge matters in solar sales.
Topics Covered
EG4 www.eg4electronics.com
Outback www.outbackpower.com
ASES = American Solar Energy Society
Solar Marketing
Solar Salespeople
Inverter
Battery
ESS = Energy Storage System
XR60
UL 9540
UL 9540 A
UL Listing
Code
Podcast with James Showalter
Reach out to Dylan Rup here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-a-rup
Website: www.eg4electronics.com
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
Wednesday May 13, 2026
Wednesday May 13, 2026
Arnold Andrade and Stephan Engel of Engel Electric, a San Antonio-based solar and electrical contracting company, sit down with Sean White at the 2026 NABCEP Conference to discuss microgrid design, energy storage, and hybrid inverter technology. The conversation also covers the rise of DIY solar in Texas and a large-scale off-grid ranch retrofit currently underway, featuring four hybrid inverters and 120 kWh of battery storage.
Topics Covered
Engel Electric www.engelelectrictx.com
Microgrid
Grid
Off-Grid
Utility
Candle Power
DIY Solar
Inverter
Tech Support
NABCEP = North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
ASES Conference = American Solar Energy Society Conference
Batteries
ESS = Energy Storage System
Retrofitting
Educating Customers
Reach out to Stephan Engel and Arnold Andrade here:
Engel Electric: www.engelelectrictx.com
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at