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CleanTech Talk — Solar, Batteries, EVs, AI

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Electric Vehicles
Decarbonization
Climate Change
Renewable Energy
Sustainability
Volvo Construction Equipment
Battery Energy Storage Systems
Software Solutions
Fire Safety
Electric Vehicle Charging
Community Engagement
Corporate Sustainability
Charging Infrastructure
Lithium-Ion Batteries
Solar Energy
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CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan interviews cleantech leaders, top researchers, and investment experts in the fields of electric vehicles (EV), batteries and mining, solar energy, climate change, artificial intelligence (AI), and more.

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In this episode, Dylan McDowell, CEO of the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL), and Hawai‘i State Senator Chris Lee break down why state action matters now more than ever in the clean energy transition, how hands‑on learning is shapi... more

Copper Founder & CEO Sam Calisch joins the Cleantech Talk team to discuss how battery-equipped induction stoves are redefining what it means to electrify the kitchen, making clean cooking possible without expensive electrical upgrades or home renovat... more

If all U.S. single-family homes adopted heat pumps, it would equal taking 32 million cars off the road. But we need to 10x the current adoption pace by 2030. Quilt CEO Paul Lambert explains how his team from Google, Apple, and Nest is making heat pum... more

What does it really take to build a stronger, smarter, clean energy future? In this episode of CleanTech Talk, we delve into the forces shaping the next era of solar energy. With decades of experience leading in the global energy space, from ABB and ... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Calisch
engineer, scientist, entrepreneur, co-founder of Copper
Copper
Episode: Battery-Equipped Induction: A New Path to Clean Home Electrification
Paul Lambert
CEO and co-founder of Quilt
Quilt
Episode: Quilt's Paul Lambert on Making Heat Pumps Cool (and Smart)
Marty Rogers
General Manager for SolarEdge in North America with a background in electrical distribution.
SolarEdge
Episode: Scaling Solar Smarter: Innovation, Supply Chains, & the Future of Clean Energy
Mary Rafferty
Executive Director at Common Charge
Common Charge
Episode: Common Charge and Advancing Distributed Energy
Sam Bruneau
CEO of Taiga Motors
Taiga Motors
Episode: Electrification Beyond the Road: The Taiga Story
Gagan Dhillon
Founder and CEO of Synop, a technology company specializing in EV fleet management and energy management.
Synop
Episode: Electric School Buses & V2G — Match Made in Heaven
Richard Halsall
CEO and founder of Exhale Fans
Exhale Fans
Episode: Slash Energy Consumption Costs while Safeguarding the Planet
Hunter McDaniels
CEO and founder of UbiQD, with a background in physics and material science
UbiQD
Episode: Better Bifacial Solar PV & Greenhouses with UbiQD
Dr. Denis Phares
CEO and founder of Dragonfly Energy with a strong academic background in aerospace and mechanical engineering.
Dragonfly Energy
Episode: Dragonfly Energy & Dry Electrode Battery Manufacturing

Hosts

Zach Shahan
CEO of CleanTechnica; host of the show focusing on cleantech leadership and technology trends.
Scott Cooney
Partner/CEO/host focusing on industry strategy and market implications in clean energy.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 86 ratings
  • BuyAnEV.ca & CenturyAuto.ca ❤️ pod

    Great pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael MacGillivray
    Canada4 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Zach & Mike, host of the CleanTech Talk Podcast, highlights all climate change, renewables, tech and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Could improve

    Please let the guest speak more and not cut them off

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    jamieani
    United Arab Emirates7 years ago

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Strong guest lineup with deep expertise in cleantech and energy policy.
Insightful discussions with practical takeaways for practitioners.
Occasional pacing issues where guests feel cut off or not given enough time to elaborate.

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Battery-Equipped Induction: A New Path to Clean Home Electrification
Q: What's the story behind Copper's founding and the night you and your co-founder got inspired?
The founding story centers on recognizing that the incentive landscape for residential electrification was necessary but not sufficient; the real hurdle was the bespoke and expensive wiring and installation. By focusing on an appliance-centric, battery-supported approach, Copper could deliver a scalable, installable retrofit that bypasses heavy electrical renovations and leverages existing outlets and installer networks.
Battery-Equipped Induction: A New Path to Clean Home Electrification
Q: What drew you specifically to induction?
We saw four drivers—the efficiency and safety of induction, the potential for better space utilization in kitchens, the desire to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and most importantly, the opportunity to pair induction with batteries to address the high upfront electrical upgrade costs by enabling a simple plug-in appliance swap.
Common Charge and Advancing Distributed Energy
Q: Could you tell us more about who the members are of Common Charge?
Common Charge is a mix of businesses and nonprofits representing distributed assets, including companies like Sunrun and organizations like the American Council for Energy Efficient Economy.
Electrification Beyond the Road: The Taiga Story
Q: Did it play out for you the way you hoped that the really challenging technological advancement that the Nomad required translated more easily into the Orca?
Yes, the early iterations of the Nomad helped inform the production of the Orca, sharing parts and technology.
Electrification Beyond the Road: The Taiga Story
Q: Tell me about the journey of the creation of the Nomad and its history and sales and user experience and all that stuff.
The Nomad was chosen as the first product because it posed a significant challenge with high power-to-weight ratios and extreme operating conditions.

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CleanTech Talk features interviews with cleantech leaders, researchers, and investment experts across EVs, batteries, solar, climate tech, and AI. Episodes tend to center on practical technology advances, policy and market drivers, deployment challenges, and real-world applications of clean energy solutions. A notable strength is the mix of founder-led tech stories, industry-scale deployments, and insightful policy context, making it useful for listeners who want to understand how innovations move from lab to market and how policy shapes adoption. The show often emphasizes energy efficiency, decarbonization, and scalable technologies, with a recognizable focus on residential and industrial applications, manufacturing, and grid integration. ... more

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