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CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI

CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI
Electric Vehicles
Charging Infrastructure
Sustainability
Construction Equipment
Tesla
Volvo Construction Equipment
Decarbonization
Volvo Energy
Rivian
Supply Chain Decarbonization
Climate Change
EV Myths
Battery Technology
Solar Energy
Xcelerate Auto
Scope 3 Emissions
Grid Power
48-Volt Off-Board DC Chargers
Municipal Fleets
Virtual Power Plants

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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The Executive Director of new energy coalition Common Charge, Mary Rafferty, talks with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan about what the organization is doing and how we can continuing advancing distributed energy in the United States in 2026.

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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
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
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
UbiQD
Episode: Better Bifacial Solar PV & Greenhouses with UbiQD
Dr. Denis Phares
CEO and founder of Dragonfly Energy
Dragonfly Energy
Episode: Dragonfly Energy & Dry Electrode Battery Manufacturing
Quentin Scott
Federal Policy Director at the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, CCAN
Chesapeake Climate Action Network
Episode: Huge EV Raffle from CCAN Action Fund — Win Porsche, Rivian, ID. Buzz

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Zach Shahan
CEO of CleanTechnica; host and primary interviewer on cleantech topics.
Scott Cooney
Partner at CleanTechnica; a recurring co-host and guest host on CleanTech-focused episodes.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Cyber trucks are so ugly and stupid get rid of them!!!👎👎👎👎👎

    0/100

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Shortage76536
    United Statesa year ago
  • Always an informative conversation about "clean tech". Lots of EV talk, and details about products that help reduce emissions. My one request: let's bring nuclear into the equation. Lots of renewables talk, and would love nuclear to weigh in.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Aaron de Boer
    2 years ago
  • It’s good, but…

    This is a good podcast for EV and clean tech enthusiasts and the like. It has the potential to be a great podcast if the host could please stop interrupting his guests and just let them talk or answer the question.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Dave Polyester
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Typing….

    Like the cast, but WHO IS TYPING? Someone is typing and it’s really annoying and distracting.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    knvmxi
    Canada3 years ago
  • BuyAnEV.ca ❤️ pod

    Great pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael MacGillivray
    Canada4 years ago

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High audio quality is a recurring improvement request from many listeners.
Many praise the show for bringing clarity to complex cleantech topics.
Audience appreciates the deep dives into technology and real-world deployments.
Some listeners want less host interruptions and more guest-centric dialogue.
Listeners value international coverage and practical case studies.

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Common Charge and Advancing Distributed Energy
Q: What are your expectations for 2026?
2026 is an opportunity to tell the story of why distributed assets are working at scale and are the affordable option for energy investment.
Common Charge and Advancing Distributed Energy
Q: How are you navigating the political challenges against renewable energy growth?
We see this issue as non-partisan and focus on advancing policies at the state and regional level for distributed assets.
Common Charge and Advancing Distributed Energy
Q: How is this different from typical lobbying for certain policies?
Common Charge is not your traditional energy coalition; it combines both non-profit and business membership to work for public good but informed by companies' needs.
Common Charge and Advancing Distributed Energy
Q: Could you tell us more about who the members are of Common Charge?
Common Charge consists of a mix of businesses and non-profits that represent the spectrum of distributed assets, including companies like Sunrun and trade associations like Advanced Energy United.
Electrification Beyond the Road: The Taiga Story
Q: How did the company respond to the challenges in production and the impact of a mild winter?
Taiga faced 'production hell' building their supply chain from scratch, and the mild winter severely impacted sales, leading them to slow production and seek new investment.

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What is CleanTech Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A incisive look at clean tech developments spanning EVs, solar, energy storage, and grid innovations. Episodes frequently center on practical deployments, market trends, and policy dynamics shaping the transition to sustainable energy, with deep dives into heat pumps, solar optimization, distributed energy resources, and the interoperability of new technologies like V2G and quantum dots in solar. A standout aspect is the blend of industry leadership, engineering detail, and real-world use cases, often featuring executives from SolarEdge, Octopus Energy, and cleantech manufacturing, plus CEOs driving next-gen EVs and storage. The show frequently emphasizes design, user experience, and the economics of scalable clean tech, making it useful fo... more

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2. Marty Rogers
3. Mary Rafferty
4. Sam Bruneau
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7. Hunter McDaniels
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