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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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Silicon solar is approaching a hard physical efficiency ceiling at 30%. Perovskite tandem solar is the only proven path through it. Joel Jean, CEO of Swift Solar, explains the technology, what the Meyer Burger acquisition brings, and where tandems si... more

A new report from Clean Energy Associates found that some solar module factories in their first year of production are hitting yield rates as low as 30%. That means 70% of modules coming off certain lines require rework before they ship. The finding ... more

Community microgrids are functionally illegal in most of the United States, yet climate-driven outages are getting worse. Cameron Brooks of Think Microgrid explains why wires laws block resilient grid solutions and what it costs us to keep burying li... more

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American solar manufacturing is getting a reboot. Dean Solon, founder of Create Energy and formerly of Shoals Technologies, sold 1 GW of product in Q1 of this year alone. In this episode, he walks Tim Montague through his vertically integrated factor... more

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Recent Guests

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
Kyle Sinclair
Co-founder and CEO of SDE, Sinclair Designs and Engineering
Sinclair Designs and Engineering
Episode: SDE's Approach to Solar Racking: What DG Installers Need to Know #348
Kelly Pickrow
Interviewer/Contributor mentioned in relation to Tandem PV interview
Episode: LG Energy Solution Targets 50 GWh With 5 US Battery Factories
Rod Matthews
President of Brevian Energy
Brevian Energy
Episode: This Microgrid Model Pays Businesses to Go Solar #347
Joe Tassone Jr.
Founder and managing partner of onCORE Origination
onCORE Origination
Episode: Why Most Battery Developers Fail at Zoning? #346
Riley Neugebauer
Founder of Solar for Women, focuses on getting women into solar trades
Solar for Women
Episode: Women in Solar Construction: Why the Industry Is Failing Them? #345
Geoff Greenfield
Founder of Third Sun Solar, co-founder of Conductor Solar; former NabCEP board member
Kokosing (via Kokosing Solar); Third Sun Solar; Conductor Solar
Episode: Why is USA Residential Solar So Expensive? The Real Reason U.S. Solar Is So Expensive #344
Jesse Anglen
Co-founder of Ruh AI
Ruh AI
Episode: How AI Agents Are Reshaping the Solar Industry Right Now? #343
Elisa Wood
Award-winning writer and editor focused on power markets, grid innovation, and the energy transition
Energy Changemakers
Episode: Community Microgrids Are Proven. So Why Aren’t They Everywhere? #342

Hosts

Tim Montague
Host/producer focused on decarbonization through solar, storage, and policy-informed energy strategies.
John Weaver
Co-host with expertise in commercial solar and industry insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 45 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 States7 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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Guests are consistently high-caliber with deep industry knowledge, delivering valuable insights for professionals.
Listeners appreciate practical, data-backed discussions that translate policy into actionable steps for projects.
The show balances technical detail with relatable storytelling and real-world case studies, making it useful for both newcomers and veterans.

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#226
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#241
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Why Community Microgrids Are Illegal in Most of the US #350
Q: Cameron, paint us a picture of who are the shining stars and organizations getting microgrid policy and deployment right.
Several jurisdictions and groups show promise, including California projects through the Clean Coalition and Agile Electrification, and the city of Ann Arbor exploring supplemental energy utilities; the key is cooperative models, exemptions from wires laws, and shared storage solutions.
Women in Solar Construction: Why the Industry Is Failing Them? #345
Q: What barriers do you see for women entering the solar trades, from middle school through college?
Barriers include late-high-school drop-off in STEM, lack of visible female role models in the trades, a culture that can feel abrasive or unfamiliar, limited data to track progress, and minimal hands-on exposure in early education.
Women in Solar Construction: Why the Industry Is Failing Them? #345
Q: But Riley, in a few words, what is the problem and why have you created Solar for Women as a solution to the problem?
Women lack equal exposure and opportunities to the trades, partly due to cultural norms and how K-12 education frames STEM, leading to underrepresentation in solar installation and related fields. Solar for Women aims to create welcoming networks, mentorship, and partnerships with training entities to increase access and visibility for women in the trades.
Why Most Battery Developers Fail at Zoning? #346
Q: In your experience, what are the top three issues developers need to be aware of when developing battery storage?
Fire safety is the primary concern with batteries, followed by aesthetics near residential areas, and then understanding the jurisdiction and any prior moratoria or local codes that could affect permitting and timelines.
FEOC, ITC Phase-Out, and Storage: InterSolar 2026 Dispatch #340
Q: What is going on in the solar industry that's on everybody's minds?
The dominant themes are FEOC compliance, the ITC phase-out, and the growing importance of storage as a core product, along with a push toward domestic manufacturing and labor considerations shaping project pipelines and EPC decisions.

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The show centers on practical, industry-grounded discussions about clean energy technologies—predominantly solar, battery storage, and grid resilience—framing how policy, economics, and technology intersect to accelerate the transition. Episodes frequently explore market dynamics, project development, storage integration, and real-world deployments from the perspective of developers, EPCs, policymakers, and engineers. Noteworthy angles include the evolving ITC landscape, storage and microgrid economics, and the importance of data, storytelling, and partnerships in scaling renewables. The format often features seasoned practitioners and industry veterans who provide actionable insights for professionals seeking to advance projects, improve a... more

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