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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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Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Saad Youssefi is the co-author of Energy Storage Basics, with Sean
In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, Sean interviews Saad Youssefi, the CEO of Batteryze. They talk about Batteryze technology, working with US labs, USAID, and solar and storage in Africa. They discuss Saad's journey in the renewable energy sector, his experience working with solar and battery technologies, and the innovative work being done at Batteryze to improve battery safety and performance. They also explore the geopolitical aspects of renewable energy and the challenges and opportunities in developing countries, particularly in Africa. Along the way, you'll hear fascinating insights into the future of energy storage, electric vehicles, and the potential for sustainable energy solutions worldwide. Tune in for an engaging and informative conversation!
Topics covered:
Batteryze www.batteryze.com
Saad’s Background
EON www.eon.com
EPC = Engineering, procurement and construction
Utility Scale Solar
Utility
Battery
ESS = Energy Storage System
Energy Storage Basics (Sean’s and Saad’s Book)
DNV www.dnv.com
Elon Musk
Idaho National Lab
Nuclear
Battery Testing
2030 Estimation
Internal Short
EV = Electric Vehicle
Thermal Runaway
BMS = Battery Management System
NASA Batch Testing
Landfill
EOL Batteries = End of Life Batteries
Battery Recycling
Battery on Landfills
Swissnex www.swissnex.org
Swiss Watch Industry
Dendrites
Lithium Metal
AI = Artificial Intelligence
USAID = United States Agency for International Development
Trump Administration
Belt and Road of China Initiative
USIDFC = United States International Development Finance Corporation
Bribery and Corruption
Fertility rate
Immigration
Reach out Saad Youssefi here:
Email: saad@batteryze.com
Batteryze: www.batteryze.com
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Take a trip to the summer of 2025, since Gerrit Barnard is in Cape Town South Africa (Where it is now summertime). He is the Director of Sales for EMEA (Europe Middle East Africa) for C&D Technologies / Trojan Battery Company. Trojan is well known by people in the solar and storage industry for a long time and many old-timers used Trojan L16 batteries for their first PV system, back when grid-tied PV was a dream, illegal or both.
Trojan has become one (merger/bought by) C&D Technologies, who has also been making batteries for a long time, especially in the more industrial applications.
Trojan and C&D mostly specialize in reliable lead-acid systems, but also make golf cart batteries that use the lithium-ion technology. There are many people still using lead-acid batteries and when you listen to this podcast, you will know why, and you will likely use NEC Article 480 Stationary Standby Batteries (formerly Storage Batteries) rather than Article 706 Energy Storage Systems.
Remember that although lead tastes good, it is more filling🤣
(Don’t taste lead, they say it was the downfall of the Roman Empire, since it was used to sweeten wine and made those emperors go nuts).
Topics covered:
EMEA = Europe Middle East and Africa
C&D Technologies www.cdtechno.com
Trojan Battery www.trojanbattery.com
Lithium-Ion Battery
Lead-Acid Battery
EV = Electric Vehicles
Golf Carts
Battery Recycling (98% – 99%)
SOC = Stated of Charge
DOD = Depth of Discharge
Equalization on Sealed Batteries
Sealed Lead Acid Batteries
World Changers Academy
SMA Solar Technology
Cape Town
Climate Reality Project
Battery Manufacturing of C&D
Article 706 = Energy Storage Systems
Article 480 = Storage Batteries/Stationary Standby Batteries
Nuclear Power Plant
Trojan 2,460 Amp Hour Cell Battery
Bumi Hills Safari Lodge
Megawatt Hour Lead-Acid Battery System
ESCOM Utility
Inverter
Anti-Islanding
Distilled Water for Batteries
Intersolar in Munich
Smarter E
Reach out Gerrit Barnard here:
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/gerrit-barnard
C&D Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/c&d-technologies
C&D Website: www.cdtechno.com
Trojan Battery Website: www.trojanbattery.com
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean
Sunday Feb 09, 2025
Sunday Feb 09, 2025
In this episode, Sean White welcomes Paul Frischer, the president and head of technology at GO-OPV, for a thought-provoking discussion on the revolutionary technology of organic printed semiconductors. Paul delves into the origins, operation, and potential applications of this groundbreaking technology that promises zero-emission power generation from carbon-based materials. They explore topics such as the differences between printed semiconductors and traditional silicon-based solar cells, the intricacies of quantum mechanics in energy production, and the future potential for commercial deployment. Tune in to learn how this innovative approach could reshape the energy landscape and lead to more sustainable solutions.
Topics covered:
Printed Semiconductors
Fossil Fuel
Organic
Silicon Semiconductors
Carbon
Silicon
Zero Emission
Graphite
C₆₀ = Carbon 60
Buckminster Fuller
Fullerene
CH4 = Methane
OLED = Organic Light-Emitting Diode.
P3HT = Poly(3-hexylthiophene)
Konarka = www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konarka<
PET = Polyethylene Terephthalate
Printing
POE = Power over the Ethernet
GO-OPV
ORENgE
Mecho Shade www.mechoshade.com
Inverter
Organic Printed Film Window Shade
Passive Solar
Naphthalene
Petroleum
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Space
Automated Printed Semiconductor Window Shade
Non-Silicon Photovoltaics Technology
Nanotechnology
Battery
Climate Chamber Test
Reach out Paul Frischer here:
ORENgE Power: www.orengepower.com
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean
Sunday Feb 02, 2025
Sunday Feb 02, 2025
In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, Sean sits down with John-Ross Cromer, head of training at Sol-Ark, to dive deep into the world of solar inverters and battery storage solutions. They discuss the evolution of hybrid inverters, the significance of UL 9540 revisions, and the impact of the 2023 NEC on solar installations. John shares insights into Sol-Ark's all-in-one inverter technology, the importance of battery choice, and the exciting growth potential in the commercial solar market. They also touch on practical tips for solar project design, future trends in solar and battery integration, and the transformative potential of 100% daytime solar energy. Whether you're a seasoned solar professional or a newcomer, this episode is packed with valuable information and industry insights. Tune in to learn more!
Topics covered:
Sol-Ark www.sol-ark.com
Inverter
Fortress Power www.fortresspower.com
Hybrid Inverter
All in One Inverter
Schneider
Grid
Net Metering
Transformer
Tesla Powerwall
EV = Electric Vehicle
EV to Home
Bi-directional EV
EV Charging
Microinverter
ESS = Energy Storage System
NEC = National Electrical Code
DC ESS = Direct Current Energy Storage System
AC ESS = Alternating Current Energy Storage System
UL 9540
UL 9540 Revisions
Briggs and Stratton www.energy.briggsandstratton.com
Simpliphi
Microgrid
Utility
Battery
UL 1741
Converter
PCS = Power Control System
EMS = Energy Management System
Supply Side Connection
Load Side Connection
Off Grid System
High Voltage
Three-phase Inverter
MID Panels
Commercial Market
Lemon Battery
Lemonade Decommissioning plan
DC to DC Converters
DC to DC Conversion
Support Team
Battery Choice
Rapid Shutdown
Battery Heating System
Container Batteries
Inverter Based Country/Grid?
100% Solar
Solar Learning Curve
Fluor www.fluor.com
Utility Market
Demand Charges
PVBatts www.pvbatts.com
Reach out John-Ross Cromer here:
Sol-Ark: www.sol-ark.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/john-cromer
Webinar: www.shop.sol-ark.com/webinars
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean
Sunday Jan 26, 2025
Sunday Jan 26, 2025
In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, Sean sits down with Juan Andrés Navarro, the CEO of N Solar, in sunny Panama City. Together, they discuss the growth of the solar industry in Panama, the impact of renewable energy policies, and the technical intricacies of solar installations and energy storage systems. They also touch on the significance of net metering, the benefits of B Corp certification, and innovative solutions for handling excess solar power. Join Sean and Juan for an enlightening conversation about the present and future of solar energy in Panama and beyond
Topics covered:
NSolar www.nsolar.net
Solar in Panama
Background of NSolar
Net Metering
Photovoltaics
Energy Storage
NEC = National Electrical Code
Deflation
Canal
B Corp
NABCEP = North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners www.nabcep.org
Climate Change
World’s Largest Microinverter
Darién Gap
Grid
Panama Canal Lock
Clipping
Transformers
Fossil Fuel
Anti Solar
Water Pumping
Panamax
Container Ships
Floating Solar Farm
Hydro Electric Storage
Stand-alone Inverter
Utility
Energy Independence
Panama’s Net Metering Law
Future of Renewable Energy
Closing the U.S Borders
Reach out Juan Andrés Navarro here:
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/juan-andres-navarro
Nsolar: www.nsolar.net
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean
Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Sunday Jan 19, 2025
NABCEP Energy Storage Installation Professional Lesson
This podcast is an assignment from Sean’s 40-hour NABCEP Advanced Energy Storage Certification Training class on HeatSpring!
It is recommended by anyone in the industry to get a NABCEP certification for job security and to grow! If you are not already in the industry, you can also learn a few things from this podcast, which is a lesson on how to communicate energy storage with customers.
Sean is known for making technical subjects fun and as simple as possible, so people can learn and pass exams while enjoying themselves.
Check out Sean’s HeatSpring classes at www.HeatSpring.com/sean or go to www.solarSEAN.com to find out about his online classes, in-person workshops and more!
Sunday Jan 12, 2025
Sunday Jan 12, 2025
Sean has been on Tim’s podcast a number of times and it was time for Tim to be on Sean’s podcast!
Both Tim and Sean have classes on HeatSpring and see each other at all of the big and many smaller solar conferences in the US. In this podcast they talk about various topics including:
Topics covered:
History of Clean Power Hour
Solar Works For Illinois
PV Magazine
John Weaver
RE+
CPS America = Chint Power Systems Americas www.chintpowersystems.com
SUNVOY www.sunvoy.com
O&M = Operation and Management
ESS = Energy Storage Systems
Battery
Sean Whites Solar and Energy Podcast history
Sean’s Radio 690
AI = Artificial Intelligence
Google Notebook LM
Tesla Optimus
Going to Mars
Exploring Uncharted Lands
Fossil Fuel
The Manhattan Alien Abduction
Tim Montague’s Heatspring
NABCEP = North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners www.nabcep.org
Online Learning
ESIP = Energy Storage Installation Professional
Net Metering
Non Exporting
VPP = Virtual Power Plant
Schweitzer Relay
C&I Solar = Commercial and Industrial Solar
Elexity www.elexity.io
Goat Yoga
Reach out Tim Montague here:
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cleanpowerhour
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@cleanpowerhour
HeatSpring: www.heatspring.com/courses
Clean Power Hour Website: www.cleanpowerhour.com
Tim Montague's Previous Podcasts with Sean White:
May 10, 2022: www.youtube.com
August 10, 2023: www.youtube.com
December 10, 2024: www.youtube.com
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean
Sunday Jan 05, 2025
Sunday Jan 05, 2025
In this interview we talk about reusing and recycling solar PV modules (panels) and other products.
Topics Covered:
Net-metering Policy
Solar Map = map to find recyclers or reuse partners
RE-X = Reusing, repairing, refurbishing, remanufacturing, or repurposing
NorCal Solar
Arco Solar Modules
1954 Bell Labs PV Module
SNEC
Crystalline Silicon
Cadmium Telluride PV Modules
Perovskites
AB2 and AB1238
EPR = Extended Producer Responsibility Legislation for Solar Panel
Permanent Recycling Program
RE-X Prize = This three-phase competition is designed to develop innovative ways to extend the lifetimes of products or parts via reusing, repairing, refurbishing, remanufacturing, or repurposing (“Re-X”) before recycling
California Product Stewardship Council won during the Phase 1 of the project. The prize was used as funds to create solar map
Reach out Keene and Brasch here:
www.calpsc.org/cpsc-solarstewardship
info@calpsc.org
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean
Sunday Dec 29, 2024
Sunday Dec 29, 2024
In this episode Sean learns all about quinone flow batteries, ferrocyanide, and a lot more, including how desalination and air conditioning are related and can use the same membrane redox-flow technology.
It was a pleasure to have a very intelligent guest with degrees from Harvard and Stanford. We will learn what a flow battery is and its benefits and how they expect to be a greater part of the renewable mix in the future.
The water-based technology is different from the acid-based vanadium redox flow batteries, which require vanadium, and much of the vanadium comes from Russia, while quinone can easily be made anywhere, lessening dependence on faraway places, which fits with where our economy seems to be headed.
Here are some of the topics we cover:
What is a flow battery?
Thermal runaway
What is LDES? Your definition and benefits
Different types of LDES
Flow batteries benefits
Benefits vs Vanadium or Zinc Bromine or others
Full to no charge how many times
How long does the electrolyte and membrane last?
Toxicity
Power block cost
DOE 250/kW
40/kWh
What did you do with that $100
Can you theoretically use electrolyte for an EV?
How did you get DOE funding?
What is quinone
Pioneered at Harvard
Energy density and specific energy?
R/T efficiency
Ferrocyanide and quinone
Temperatures
Xerox Parc = Palo Alto Research Center
Redox Flow Desalination for Xerox
Beh invented and commercialized a redox flow desalination technology as a researcher at Xerox PARC
Majove Energy Systems
Reverse Electrodialysis
Supply Chain
Liquid Desiccant Airconditioning
Water harvesting
Reach Eugene Beh here:
Company website: www.quinoenergy.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/eugbeh
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
In this podcast we talk about a type of solar glass that contains a semitransparent layer of perovskite thin film solar tech that you are encouraged to put on top of your crystalline silicon modules to make a hybrid multijunction solar sandwich. The perovskite catches more of the blue side of the light spectrum and lets the red side of the spectrum that crystalline silicon likes through to get the best of both worlds.
This tech is made in Southern California with real rocket scientists.
Scott has a history with Flex, Nextracker and a lot or important companies in the industry.
Topics covered:
Perovskites
ABX3
Multijunction
Monolithic Tandem
Active Glass
Crystalline Silicon
Thin Film Solar
Sanyo
Panasonic
Hetero Junction Technology
Bifacial Solar
TopCon PERC = Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact
Mono PERC
PERC = Passivated Emitter and Rear Contact
IBC = Interdigitated Back Contact
Caelux Industry
Bandgap perovskite in the future
Vacuum Technology
JPL = NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NexTracker
South East Asian operations
Tariffs
IRA = Inflation Reduction Act
Perovskite’s Technology advancements at Caelux
Caelux customers
Larger modules
Flex Company
Scott’s career at Flex
Triple and Quadruple Junction
Founder of Caleux - John Iannelli
Comparison of Perovskites Initiatives of US vs China
RE+
SNEC
Reach out Scott Graybeal here:
Website: www.caelux.com
Caelux Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/caelux-corporation
News: www.caelux.com/news
Blog: www.caelux.com/blog/
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/scottgraybeal
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean