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Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast

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Solar Energy
Energy Storage
Renewable Energy
NABCEP
Electric Vehicles
NABCEP Certification
Solar Technology
Virtual Power Plants
Energy Storage Systems
NABCEP Conference
Energy Efficiency
Community Solar
Solar Industry
Artificial Intelligence
Microgrids
Net Metering
Inflation Reduction Act
Grid Forming Inverters
Perovskite
Climate Change

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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In this episode, Michael Roche discusses the intersection of financial technology, AI, and the solar industry. Roche shared his background in fintech, particularly in stopping credit card fraud and the evolution of big data and machine learning into ... more

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This podcast interview featured Sean hosting Tony Alley, an inventor who developed a residential thermal energy storage system using ice. Tony explained that his technology addresses the need for cost-effective energy storage behind the meter, partic... more

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In this podcast, Eli Paster, CEO of Polyjoule, discussed polymer-based battery technology and how it differs from conventional metal-based batteries. Eli explained that Polyjoule uses conductive polymers instead of lithium, nickel, cobalt, lead, or s... more

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In this podcast, Jeff Spies shares the story behind "Solar Roots: The Pioneers of PV" and its upcoming release party. Jeff explained how the 11-year project began as a reunion party that evolved into capturing the stories of early solar industry pion... more

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Recent Guests

Tony Alley
Inventor developing residential ice-based thermal energy storage
icepowerenergy.com
Episode: Frozen Energy! Inventor Tony Alley's Ice Energy Storage
Eli Paster
Chief Executive Officer of PolyJoule Inc.
PolyJoule Inc.
Episode: Batteries so Safe They’re Firewalls with Eli Paster, CEO Polyjoule
Jeff Spies
Executive producer of Solar Roots, The Pioneers of PV
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Episode: Solar Roots Party and Movie OCT3O-NOV1 in Grass Valley California with Jeff Spies and Jason Vetterli
Jason Vetterli
Director of Solar Roots, The Pioneers of PV
Solar Roots film production
Episode: Solar Roots Party and Movie OCT3O-NOV1 in Grass Valley California with Jeff Spies and Jason Vetterli
Michelle Moore
CEO of Groundswell
Groundswell
Episode: Rural Energy Efficiency and Solar Deployment with Michelle Moore CEO of Groundswell
Vincent Ambrose
Chief Commercial Officer of Franklin Whole Home (Franklin WH)
Franklin WH
Episode: Residential Energy Storage and AI Demand with Vincent Ambrose
Michael Roche
Founder and partner at Fin Technology Group
Fin Technology Group
Episode: From Fintech to Solar Energy with Michael Roche
Tiffany Menhorn
Vice President of Utilities for North America, Prisma Photonics
Prisma Photonics
Episode: Unlocking More Capacity on the Grid with Tiffany Menhorn
Adewale Ogunbadejo
Vice President of Workforce Development at GRID Alternatives
GRID Alternatives
Episode: GRID Alternatives Adewale Ogunbadejo, VP Workforce Development

Host

Sean White
Host of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, known for NABCEP training and technical teaching.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • An engaging, fun and informative podcast!

    Sean has great topics and presents them in a easy to listen and conversational way, great for us in the industry and those looking to learn more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HeatherN58
    United States3 months ago
  • Understand solar & be entertained!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KathyWriter200000
    United States2 years ago
  • Very good

    Super interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jerome.tordo
    France3 years ago
  • Super insightful and fun!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MSigal1
    Argentina3 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

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Guests are diverse and bring deep expertise across tech, policy, and real-world deployment
Presents technical solar/storage topics in an engaging, accessible way
High-energy, entertaining delivery with strong host expertise and training focus
Great for industry pros who want practical knowledge on solar and storage

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Talking Points

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Frozen Energy! Inventor Tony Alley's Ice Energy Storage
Q: How does your approach compare with traditional battery storage for homes?
Batteries are expensive and require frequent replacement; thermal storage uses mass and phase changes, which can store more energy per unit cost and is particularly effective for peak shaving of heating and cooling loads.
Frozen Energy! Inventor Tony Alley's Ice Energy Storage
Q: Why is residential adoption of thermal energy storage slow, and how are you addressing it?
Adoption is slow due to perceived complexity and higher upfront costs of large tanks. The inventor is simplifying the design, using readily available materials, aiming for lower manufacturing costs, and seeking NSF funding to prototype and validate the system for home use.
Frozen Energy! Inventor Tony Alley's Ice Energy Storage
Q: What is the core idea behind your thermal energy storage approach?
The core idea is to use a cheap, mass-based storage medium like water and ice to store heat or cold, making residential storage cheaper and simpler than batteries, and reversible designs enable heating and cooling using the same system.
Outback Power Inverter Tree of Life with Ryan Warrick National Sales Manager of Outback Power
Q: What's the latest on the Energy Cell 5 battery and its integration with EG4 inverters?
Energy Cell 5 is the outdoor-rated lithium battery compatible with multiple configurations; three modules provide 15.3 kWh, eight modules yield about 40.8 kWh per stack, and three stacks can reach over 120 kWh, with support for EG4 inverters in hybrid packages.
Outback Power Inverter Tree of Life with Ryan Warrick National Sales Manager of Outback Power
Q: What makes Outback's system modular and why is that important for installers and DIY users?
The modular design lets you replace individual components like a board or a fan in the field without replacing the entire inverter, which saves money and downtime and supports long-term reliability for off-grid and hybrid setups.

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The show centers on practical, technically grounded solar and energy storage topics, with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, NABCEP training, and real-world industry insights. Episodes frequently explore hardware innovations, project design, safety, policy shifts, manufacturing in the U.S., and open-source or modular approaches to energy management. A notable strength is featuring practitioners and industry leaders who share actionable guidance, field experiences, and market context, making it valuable for professionals aiming to deepen expertise or validate strategies in solar and storage deployments. The format often blends engineering detail with business considerations, giving sponsors and guests a clear link between technical dept... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Tony Alley
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