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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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13 hours ago
13 hours ago
25 min
Victoria Stulgis, President of Black Bear Energy, discusses the complexities of deploying solar on commercial real estate portfolios. The conversation covers landlord-tenant split incentives, third-party ownership structures, hosted community solar models, and how policy shapes market opportunity across states like New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Illinois. Black Bear Energy's role as an owner's representative in helping institutional real estate investors navigate and scale renewable energy adoption is also examined.
Topics Covered
Black Bear Energy www.blackbearenergy.com
ESS = Energy Storage System
Battery Storage
ASES = American Solar Energy Society
Real Estate Solar
Real Estate Solar
Commercial Solar
Landlord Tenant Incentives
Hosted Community Solar
Solar Policy Impact
Portfolio Scale
Portfolio Scale
Distributed Solar
Net-Metering
B-Corps
REC = Renewable Energy Certificate
SREC = Solar Renewable Energy Certificate
Reach out to Victoria Stulgis here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/victoriastulgis
Website: www.blackbearenergy.com
Email: vstulgis@blackbearenergy.com
Black Bear Email: info@blackbearenergy.com
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
4 days ago
4 days ago
24 min
Sean Tygrett, Chief Operating Officer of Carbon Enfo, discusses how his company's platform Brytr aggregates Solar Renewable Energy Certificates from small-scale residential and commercial solar producers and tokenizes them on the Cardano blockchain. The conversation covers SREC market mechanics, the $1.4 billion in uncollected voluntary certificates, blockchain-based provenance verification, and an innovative eco-loyalty model that enables corporate buyers to purchase SRECs directly from their own customers.
Topics Covered
SREC = Solar Renewable Energy Certificate
SREC Mechanics
API = Application Programming Interface
Blockchain
Cardano
NFT = Non-Fungible Token
API Data Collection
Producer Aggregation
Voluntary SREC Market
Corporate Carbon Reduction
Eco-Loyalty Model
Greenwashing Prevention
Brytr Platform
Inverter
Reach out to Sean Tygrett here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/seantygrett
Website: www.carbonenfo.io
Email: stygrett@carbonenfo.io
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
Jul 8, 2026
Jul 8, 2026
37 min
Dan Fletcher, Co-Founder and Head of Ecosystems at dcbel, joins Sean White to explore the technical and commercial realities of residential energy management - including what it means to run a true private grid at home. Topics include DC home charging, on-device energy optimization, vehicle-to-grid integration, UL 1741 SB certification, virtual power plants, compatible EV models, and California's Redwoods incentive program.
Topics Covered
DCBEL www.dcbel.energy
Home Energy Station
Solar Integration
EV = Electric Vehicle
Bidirectional EV Charging
EV Charging
Battery
Inverter
ESS = Energy Storage System
DC Home Charging
Energy optimization
Solar integration
Battery storage
Vehicle-to-grid
REDWDS program = Responsive, Easy Charging Products with Dynamic Signals Program
VGIC = Vehicle-Grid Integration Council
UL Listing
Utility
VPP = Virtual Power Plant
Code
Data Center
Distributed Energy
Bitcoin Mining
V2G = Vehicle to Grid
Podcast with Dan Fletcher | Part 1
Reach out to Dan Fletcher here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fletcherdan
Website: www.dcbel.energy
Email: flora@ink-co.com
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
Jul 5, 2026
Jul 5, 2026
32 min
President of Blue Water Battery Logistics, LLC.They discussed the company's business of handling surplus and recycling batteries, solar panels, and other energy equipment. Steve explained how Blue Water handles various battery types including LFP (lithium iron phosphate) and NMC (lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide), with recycling values ranging from $2 per pound to 10-20 cents per pound depending on the material and volume. They covered the process of battery recycling, including refurbishing used EV batteries and the challenges with consumer electronic batteries ending up in landfills. Steve also discussed the company's expansion plans, hiring 20 additional employees, and their business model of finding reuse or recycling solutions for surplus energy equipment rather than sending it to landfills.
Topics Covered
Bluewater www.bluewaterbattery.com
Pirates
Battery
Market
Battery recycling, Reusing, Refurbishing, Repowering
EV = Electric Vehicle
Utility-scale storage
V2G = Vehicle to Grid
Battery management
Solar surplus
Transformer rehoming
Cost reduction
Second-life markets
Clean energy supply
170’ sailboat!
Reach out to Steve Feinberg here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-feinberg
Website: www.bluewaterbattery.com/
Email: sfeinberg@bluewaterbattery.com
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
41 min
Plug-in solar legalization, large solar company closures, and the One Big Bogus Bill are examined in this episode. Aaron Nichols and Sean White bring decades of combined industry experience to each topic, covering state-level policy developments, market consolidation, and the potential impact of shifting federal tax credit structures on solar businesses and homeowners.
This podcast was stolen from Aaron Nichols. I dare you Aaron, sue me! It’s mine now. I am this week in solar!
Topics Covered
This week in Solar www.youtube.com/@ThisWeekInSolar
Plug-in Solar
BBB = Big Beautiful Bill
Tax Credit
DIY Solar
Balcony Solar
No Permits (Plug-in Solar)
Water Heating
Solar Companies Going Bankrupt
Solyndra
Ray Kurzweil
Evolution of Solar
The Future
Space Based Solar
Moon
Reach out to Aaron Nichols here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-nichols
This week in Solar: www.youtube.com/@ThisWeekInSolar
Email: aaron.nichols@exactsolar.com
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
Jun 28, 2026
Jun 28, 2026
32 min
This podcast episode featured Sean White's interview with Heather Newport, Director of Community Relations at Aileron, a Chicago-based community engagement and public affairs firm that works on renewable energy projects across the United States. Heather discussed the challenges of community opposition to renewable energy projects, particularly battery energy storage facilities, explaining that concerns often stem from misinformation, fear of the unknown technology, and distrust of developers rather than the actual safety of the technology. They explored how Aileron helps developers navigate community relations through early engagement, stakeholder outreach, and relationship building with local officials and residents, emphasizing the importance of listening to community concerns and providing transparent, authentic information about project safety and benefits.
Topics Covered
Aileron Communications www.aileroninc.com
Airplane Aileron
Community Engagement in Public Affairs
Politics
Polarization
Polarization
ESS = Energy Storage System
EV = Electric Vehicle
Moss Landing
Battery
Data Center
NIMBY = Not in my backyard
Erin Brockovich
Reach out to Heather Newport here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/heathermonaghan
Website: www.aileroninc.com
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
Jun 21, 2026
Jun 21, 2026
18 min
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
Podcast with Dan Fletcher | Part 2
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
Jun 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026
16 min
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
Jun 14, 2026
Jun 14, 2026
21 min
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
Jun 10, 2026
Jun 10, 2026
22 min
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.
Topics Covered</ br>
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