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Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast

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Solar Energy
Renewable Energy
Energy Storage
Nabcep
Electric Vehicles
NABCEP Certification
Solar Industry
Community Solar
Inflation Reduction Act
Solar Technology
Virtual Power Plants
Battery Technology
Energy Storage Systems
NABCEP Conference
Artificial Intelligence
Microgrids
Net Metering
Energy Efficiency
Grid Forming Inverters
Utility-Scale Solar

Sean White teaches solar and storage classes and seminars around the world and inside your home (online). He is known for helping people get NABCEP certified. This podcast contains an assortment of topics, with an emphasis on solar and storage technical knowledge. Up your game! Catch a photon! Save the planet! Learn more and go to www.solarSEAN.com

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Recorded at the NABCEP conference, solar educator Sean White and Rudy Saporite discuss the InterSolar Solar Games, a competitive installation event where certified teams race to complete a 4 kW rooftop system under timed, judged conditions. They also... more

Eric Partyka, Director of Business Development at Standard Solar, explains how community solar works and why it matters. The conversation covers how renters, low-income households, and small businesses can subscribe to solar energy without rooftop pa... more

Recorded live at the NABCEP 2026 conference, Sean White and Brian Hayden discuss the current state of NABCEP credentials, including updates to the PV Associate, the ESIP (Energy Storage Installation Professional), and the upcoming OMAT (Operation and... more

David Taylor, Solutions Expert at Anker Innovations, discusses the Anker Solix E10, a modular home energy storage system scalable from 6 to 90 kilowatt hours. The conversation covers solar compatibility, smart panel integration, generator pairing, an... more

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Recent Guests

Gwendoly Espe
Product Manager at Yaskawa Solectria Solar
Yaskawa Solectria Solar
Episode: DC Coupling Advantages for Large-Scale Solar with Gwendoly Espe
Dylan Rup
Director of Marketing, EG4
EG4 Electronics
Episode: EG4 and Outback with Dylan Rup
Arnold Andrade
Solar installer, master electrician, partner at Engel Electric TX
Engel Electric TX
Episode: Energy Independence Through Solar and Microgrids with Stephan Engel and Arnold Andrade
Stephan Engel
Master electrician, partner at Engel Electric TX
Engel Electric TX
Episode: Energy Independence Through Solar and Microgrids with Stephan Engel and Arnold Andrade
Marc Lopata
Professional engineer and mariner actively working on microgrids on privately owned islands in the Bahamas
Private island solar/microgrid developer
Episode: Islanding in the Bahamas with Marc Lopata PE
Marlene Brown
Educator and solar industry veteran, advocate for women in solar
Central New Mexico Community College; ACES; Women in Solar Energy Award
Episode: Solar Legend Marlene Brown at the NABCEP Conference
Travis Jordan
Founder/CEO of Montana Solar
Montana Solar
Episode: NABCEP Conference Road Trip with Montana Solar’s Travis Jordan
Bruce Anderson
CEO of 247 Solar
247 Solar
Episode: Concentrated Solar Hot Air with Bruce Anderson CEO of 247 Solar
Jason Sharp
CEO of Namaste Solar
Namaste Solar
Episode: Namaste Solar CEO Jason Sharpe

Host

Sean White
Host and educator in solar and energy storage; known for NABCEP-focused teaching and industry education.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Understand solar & be entertained!

    Upbeat podcast & teaches you what’s new in solar energy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KathyWriter200000
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very good

    Super interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jerome.tordo
    France2 years ago
  • Super insightful and fun!

    The podcasts is great to learn about the solar energy industry, while staying entertained

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MSigal1
    Argentina2 years ago
  • A+

    Great podcast. The presenter has a way of making the topic fun and has a great speaking voice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MoonMazed
    United States3 years ago
  • Solar Pros Unite! - this is the jam for solar and ESS

    Sean White is perhaps the most influential trainer and podcaster in solar today. His books are excellent and the content here on his podcast is amazing especially if you’re a solar and storage professional or prosumer pursuing deeper knowledge and understanding of everything solar, ESS and NABCEP - let’s grow solar! -Tim Montague

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MontyGreen262
    United States3 years ago

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Energetic hosting that keeps technical content accessible.
High credibility from host and guests; strong NABCEP relevance.
Clear depth on technical topics with practical takeaways.
A good mix of education, industry updates, and real-world stories.

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DC Coupling Advantages for Large-Scale Solar with Gwendoly Espe
Q: What do the topologies look like for DC coupled systems, and how does PV voltage relate to the battery voltage?
In DC-coupled systems, the PV voltage feeds a DC bus, and a DC-DC converter sits between that bus and the battery, so the inverter can operate with PV access while the battery is charged at PV voltage, rather than converting all through a battery-voltage path; this setup enables higher efficiency and better grid support capabilities.
DC Coupling Advantages for Large-Scale Solar with Gwendoly Espe
Q: So why is Yaskawa Solectria specializing in DC coupling?
Because there are few good DC-coupled options in the higher power ranges, especially in the five megawatt range and above; the approach maximizes PV array utilization by allowing excess summer energy to go to the batteries rather than being wasted, which is particularly valuable for large projects.
Islanding in the Bahamas with Marc Lopata PE
Q: What do you consider a good KPI or standard to defend microgrid projects for insurance and financing?
Develop defensible standards and references (e.g., ISO 2859 sampling for quality checks, UL 2703 for mounting hardware integrity) to give insurers and banks a clear basis for risk and liability.
Islanding in the Bahamas with Marc Lopata PE
Q: How does NABCEP involvement shape teaching and conference content in this field?
NABCEP is expanding beyond residential content; the Education Committee focuses on non-residential topics and commercial utility perspectives to reflect shifting market needs.
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Q: What happened with the relationship with Elon Musk at Tesla?
There was a significant internal disagreement over the direction of the Solar Roof project. The host asked me to stop the other initiatives in favor of the roof, which I believed wasn't the best approach, leading to my departure from the project.

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A technically focused show catering to solar and energy storage professionals, installers, engineers, and NABCEP students. Episodes center on system architectures (DC vs AC coupling, grid-scale and residential storage), microgrids, and real-world deployment challenges, often featuring engineers, installers, and industry leaders as guests. The host blends practical engineering depth with career-building guidance, training opportunities, and policy context, occasionally weaving in humor and personal anecdotes. Notable strengths include in-depth technical discussions, access to a broad network of industry experts, and a clear emphasis on education and NABCEP preparation, making it helpful for listeners aiming to deepen expertise or pursue cert... more

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