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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 electri... more

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Power generation is changing fast. As utilities struggle with interconnection delays and growing electricity demand, businesses are looking for faster, more reliable ways to secure power.

In this episode of Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down w... more

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America's electric grid wasn't built for AI, electric vehicles, battery storage, or the rapid growth of renewable energy.

So how do we modernize a system that was built and started in the late 1800s and early 1900s, more than a century ago?

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What does it take to turn next-generation solar technology into a bankable commercial product?

Swift Solar is closing the U.S. heterojunction and perovskite tandem solar cell gap. Dr. Gunter Erfurt, managing director at Swift Solar and former Meyer ... more

Community microgrids saved lives during a PG&E shutoff in Humboldt County. Lisa Cohn of Microgrid Knowledge has tracked every project getting built in America right now. She tells you what separates the ones that succeed from the ones that fail, and ... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Wyssling
Founder of Wyssling Consulting
Wyssling Consulting
Episode: The Engineering Gap Costing Solar Companies A Fortune #356
Catherine Kelso
Design Lead / Electrical Engineering at Wyssling Consulting
Wyssling Consulting
Episode: The Engineering Gap Costing Solar Companies A Fortune #356
Mike Nicholas
Energy storage specialist for Hiller Companies
Hiller Companies
Episode: Battery Storage Fires: Myths, Facts, and What Actually Happens #355
Steven Strong
Founder and President of Solar Design Associates
Solar Design Associates
Episode: They Put Solar on the White House. Here's What Solar Design Associates Learned #354
Haskell Werlin
Vice President of Business Development at Solar Design Associates
Solar Design Associates
Episode: They Put Solar on the White House. Here's What Solar Design Associates Learned #354
Craig Lewis
Founder and CEO of Clean Coalition, nonprofit focused on local energy and community-scale microgrids
Clean Coalition
Episode: Clean Coalition's Craig Lewis on Microgrids, VPPs, and the Resilience Gap #353
Nicole Tomasin
Chief Commercial Officer at Energy Access Innovations
Energy Access Innovations (parent of EG4, Signature Solar, Outback Power, Solar 76, Sun Atlas Power, Ea365)
Episode: Can Homeowners Finally Afford Whole Home Backup? #352
Joel Jean
CEO and co-founder of Swift Solar
Swift Solar
Episode: Perovskite Tandem Solar: Breaking the 30% Efficiency Limit #351
Cameron Brooks
Colorado-based clean energy executive and policy strategist; founder of Think Microgrid and E9 Insights
Think Microgrid; E9 Insights
Episode: Why Community Microgrids Are Illegal in Most of the US #350

Hosts

Tim Montague
Host focused on clean energy transitions, with emphasis on policy, economics, manufacturing, and practical deployment of solar/storage solutions.
John Weaver
Co-host with deep expertise in commercial solar, storage, and project scaling; often discusses market dynamics, EPCs, and industry trends.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Solar News You Can Use!

    If you want to know what’s going on on the ground, listen to this podcast! Tim has an ear for what is important and what’s around the corner. He combines deep policy knowledge with folks who are getting it done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nancylaplaca
    United States9 months ago
  • Quality!

    Clean Power Hour has some of the best renewable energy content available! Tim is an expert in this space and it shows!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David Florenz
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic show

    The show every solar professional can benefit from! Thanks for curating such great guests and conversations. I learn something relevant to my work every time I listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben P Metcalf
    United States2 years ago
  • Simplified but great information

    I met Tim in our Chint Power Systems Sales summit in InterSolar San Diego. Since then, I started listening his episodes. That keeps me updated of the market status and business opportunities from great guests on the broadcast. I highly recommend it and will fully support his show 👍!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wayne L. CPS
    United States2 years ago
  • Best Solar show

    This is the best Solar podcast I’ve found and I tried many. I’m new to the industry but there’s a broad range of thoughtful information for newbies to very seasoned Solar pros. Loads of great guests and current news trends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tim in NYC
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate practical, ground-level insights that connect policy with real deployments.
Hosts balance technical detail with business relevance, making topics actionable for sponsors and guests.
The show is valued for honest industry discussions and access to diverse expertise.

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They Put Solar on the White House. Here's What Solar Design Associates Learned #354
Q: What role do batteries play in modern solar installations?
Batteries are described as a Swiss Army knife for the grid, enabling energy absorption, generation, grid services, and peak shaving, which allows for reduced interconnection requirements and improved resilience.
They Put Solar on the White House. Here's What Solar Design Associates Learned #354
Q: What were the economics of early solar projects compared to today?
The conversation highlights a dramatic cost decrease—from around $16 per watt in the 1970s for satellite-grade solar to current reductions for residential and ground mounts—driven by German feed-in tariffs, Chinese production, and later battery price declines.
They Put Solar on the White House. Here's What Solar Design Associates Learned #354
Q: How did SDA become involved with the White House solar project?
Steven Strong describes it as fate connected through their ongoing work with the Energy Office and their exploration of scalable solar, which positioned them for opportunities at high-profile sites like the White House.
Perovskite Tandem Solar: Breaking the 30% Efficiency Limit #351
Q: What is the current state of bankability and when can we expect large-scale deployment?
The discussion covers bankability milestones, IEC/UL certifications, field data, and pilots with DoD and Texas developers as steps toward a gigawatt-scale deployment.
Perovskite Tandem Solar: Breaking the 30% Efficiency Limit #351
Q: What makes Perovskite on silicon tandems uniquely positioned relative to other approaches like four-terminal tandems or First Solar's catellurite base?
The interview explains vertical integration of Perovskite and silicon at the cell level, enabling higher efficiency without overhauling the supply chain, and leveraging Meyer Burger's silicon platform for full stack integration.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clean Power Hour

What is Clean Power Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program consistently centers on practical, market-focused aspects of clean energy deployment, with heavy emphasis on solar, storage, microgrids, policy, and manufacturing. Episodes frequently feature operators, policy experts, and technology innovators who discuss real-world deployment, financing, and regulatory hurdles, often tying technology choices to affordability, resilience, and scale. A standout pattern is the balance between technical detail and actionable business insights—covering project sizing, financing vehicles, and local policy implications—making it a solid resource for practitioners, installers, developers, and sponsors seeking timely, industry-grounded conversations. A notable strength is the regular integration of rea... more

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