Solar Power World podcasts

Edwin Perkins, director of solar initiatives with Moss, talked with us about the construction company's involvement in the solar industry and the 1.6 GW of utility-scale solar Moss has worked on thus far. Read the full story: http://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2017/04/contractors-corner-moss-utility-scale-solar-zipped/

“Ask anyone in the local clean-tech industry and they will tell you that Dan Sullivan is the go-to expert for all things solar. Dan is the most passionate, intelligent, dedicated and hard-working person I have ever met. People, including myself, can't get enough of his American Dream rags-to-riches story, of a young entrepreneur with a big vision, that has brought our company to where it is today....

There’s been a lot of talk about centralized “versus” distributed systems, but really the topic may not be so black and white. In fact, there are many variables to consider, which makes system design so important. Ryan LeBlanc (senior application engineer), and Jamie Mordarski (senior manager, O&M North America) discuss those considerations for system architecture in more detail.

Portland, Oregon's Elemental Energy started the non-profit Twende Solar to bridge the gap between renewable energy experts and energy-poor communities. Twende Solar has installed solar systems in Guatemala and Cambodia and has more projects in the works, all supported by the volunteer efforts of many in the U.S. solar industry. To read the full story, visit: http://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/20...

In this Solar Speaks episode, we chat with Jeff Spies at Quick Mount PV about solar installations on tile roofs, including when solar installers should suggest new roof installs before putting in solar. This podcast is sponsored by Quick Mount PV.

You may have seen Julia Hamm, president and CEO of the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), speak at industry shows, but here’s a chance to get to know her and her organization a little better. We spoke with Hamm about why she’s spent practically her whole career at SEPA, her most memorable conversations with utilities and what she remembers about the first Solar Power International (SPI). Read m...

Solar Power World spoke with Vincent Ambrose, Canadian Solar’s general manager for North America, about the company’s manufacturing past, plans for O&M and new products coming to market in 2017. Read more: http://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2017/03/qa-canadian-solar-outlook-2017/

Horizon Solar Power, a Solar Power World Top Solar Residential Contractor headquartered in Temecula, California, got its start in the solar industry around the Great Recession. CEO Frank Kneller said the installer's 650 employees have grown to love solar for its do-good qualities. Read the full story: http://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2017/02/contractors-corner-entering-solar-survival-horizon-s...

In our second edition of our newly launched Ask a Vet podcast, we got a chance to speak with Anthony Conklin, president and general manager for Solar Data Systems North America. Solar Data Systems’ Solar-Log monitoring platform is used in residential and commercial PV projects and is compatible with more than 100 brands of inverters. Conklin is likewise diversified. In 2007, he was brought on as t...

We talk with Stephen Trimble, founder and CEO, and Chase Christie, vice president of business development, both of Arctic Solar Ventures, a young Alaskan solar installation company headquartered in Anchorage. The team works to debunk the myth that solar power can't work in dark, cold Alaska. Read more at: http://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2017/01/contractors-corner-proving-solar-viable-even-dar...

In this podcast, we’re focused on the utility market, a market which could use some rebooting in 2017. To learn more about the market and how one manufacturer is adjusting to the needs of the utility sector, we’re speaking with Todd Owen, Director & General Manager of OMCO Solar.

Even though mainstream solar is still a relatively young industry, some solar professionals have had the opportunity to watch the industry grow and change for decades. Solar Power World has launched a monthly “Ask a Vet” podcast series to highlight these individuals who have spent 10 or more years in the market. Through the podcast and excerpts we will share here in each issue, we hope to provide...

SolarEdge's HD-Wave technology has been turning heads since it was released at Solar Power International 2015. This year it won an Intersolar Award, and we also selected to feature it as a top product technology of 2016. Here to tell us more about this innovative technology are SolarEdge's Mike Rogerson, marketing director north America, and Cameron Stewart, technical training manager North Americ...

Inovateus Solar president TJ Kanczuzewski talks with Solar Power World about the Midwest solar developer's rise to success. Topics include thin-film solar projects, the growth of the Midwest market and Inovateus Solar's partnership with IndyCar driver Stefan Wilson. Read more: https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2016/12/contractors-corner-midwest-developer-promotes-solar-national-stage/

Today we're discussing charge controllers with Alan Santos-Buch, Western Region Sales and Marketing Manager of Magnum Energy, a Sensata Technologies brand. Find out how to tell what charge controller is right for your system, why heat dissipation is so important, how the company's PT-100 differs from other option on the market and what other design considerations you should ponder in this podcast.

We spoke with Bryan Whitton, product manager at Darfon America, who explained how the company's G320 solar microinverter allows putting more inverters on a circuit and avoids the need for neutral conductors, along with other advantages for solar contractors.

Full-service provider Nautilus Solar recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, and the company has plans to expand into more regional markets. We talked with CEO Jim Rice about the company's longevity in the solar industry. Read more: https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2016/11/contractors-corner-nautilus-solar-uses-10th-birthday-expand-new-markets/

Sunworks has a storied past, but this year the California-based integrator found its niche and is ready to expand. We talked with CEO Jim Nelson about how the company plans to become more dominant.

There’s a lot that remains to be sorted out in the solar financing world, but did you know there’s an organization working to “crack the code” for financing distributed solar? The Solar Energy Finance Association, or SEFA, is based in California and was formed a few year years ago by those from both the solar industry and capital markets and focuses on increasing capital flow to solar, especially...

In this Solar Speaks podcast, we learn about the Solar-Log line of monitoring products, which provide integrated monitoring and plant evaluation for projects of any scope. Solar-Log marketing manager Anne Nelson discusses the ROI of Solar-Log products, as well as how they benefit solar installers.

We talk with Mark Stacy, CEO of California's Infinity Energy, about the company's two years in business and how its finding success.

Obtaining solar project financing can be a complex process, and it’s made trickier if you’re not prepared. Here to discuss tips for solar developers when obtaining financing is Open Energy’s CEO and founder Graham Smith.

In this Solar Speaks podcast, NEXTracker co-founder and CTO Alex Au offers insight on what's next for NEXTracker, a global provider of solar tracking solutions. He also discusses how the company pushes innovation and recalls inspiring—and vexing—things he saw at SPI 2016.

Tim Drappi, procurement manager with solar module manufacturer SolarTech Universal, talks about the latest trends in solar panels (PERC, bifacial and more) with Solar Power World at Solar Speaks Live 2016.

Unirac CEO Peter Lorenz discusses why he got into the renewable-energy business and provides advice for contractors on how to use the best equipment, even if it costs a little more, in this Solar Speaks Live video, filmed on the tradeshow floor at Solar Power International 2016.