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Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast

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

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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Adewale Ogunbadejo, Vice President of Workforce Development at Grid Alternatives. They discussed Grid Alternatives' evolution from a volunteer- based solar installation organization founded in 2004 to a professional workforce development program serv... more

Rob Schwarzinger, CEO of SIG Energy North America, and Rich Reynoso, Director of Service, about vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and Signergy's bi-directional EV charging solutions. The discussion covered how SIG Energy's system scan charge electric ... more

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Ryan Warrick, National Sales Manager for Outback Power, where they discussed Outback's history, products, and status. Ryan explained that Outback Power was founded in 2001 and recently acquired by Energy Access Innovations (EAI) in 2024, moving headq... more

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Grid Rails founder and CEO Michael Grasso explains how real-time settlement and device-level orchestration can unlock the untapped capacity of distributed energy resources including electric vehicles, home batteries, and solar systems. The discussion... more

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Ravi Mikkelsen
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Fred Brooks
Owner of Pacific Panel Cleaners, Hawaii-based O&M specialist
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Gil Hough
Executive Director of TenneSEIA
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Episode: 2026 TenneSEIA Conference September 2nd & 3rd with Gil Hough
Scott Wharton
CEO of Tandem PV
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Episode: Perovskite in Tandem with Scott Wharton of Tandem PV
Thomas Stubblefield
Solar installer focused on rescuing malfunctioning systems
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Episode: Rescuing Orphaned Systems with Thomas Stubblefield
Eric Woodruff
PhD, CEM, past president of the Association of Energy Engineers
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Episode: Certified Energy Manager Eric Woodruff, PhD
Bill Taylor
CEO and owner of DCE Solar, DCE Services, and DCE Design
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Episode: Running 3 Solar Companies at once with Bill Taylor, CEO DCE Manufacturing Installing and Designing Companies
Stanislav Kvochak
Commercial Project Engineer at Exact Solar
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Episode: Solar Chernobyl Today with Stanislav Kvochak Commercial Project Engineer Exact Solar

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 States2 months ago
  • 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
    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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Solar Farm Beehives with Max Rünzel, CEO HiveTracks
Q: How do you place the hives and ensure safety on solar sites?
We place hives after close coordination with landowners and local beekeepers, using site shapefiles to identify non-go areas and critical infrastructure, with signage and education to ensure everyone understands the safety and purpose of the hives.
Solar Farm Beehives with Max Rünzel, CEO HiveTracks
Q: So how does it work with solar farms, with the bees and all that kind of stuff and what you're doing?
The hive acts as a hub that forages over a large area; habitat is designed around bee intelligence to improve resilience and pollinator health, and data from hive health, foraging, and plant diversity guides site management and O&M decisions.
Certified Energy Manager Eric Woodruff, PhD
Q: As a CEM, what would it take for a regular solar person to get one of those?
A mix of education and experience is required; typically a four-year technical degree plus about three years in the field, or alternatively many CEMs come through trades with about 10 years of experience. There are pathways including an exam and a three-year accumulation period, and options for training programs such as Premier Programs that can be done virtually or in person.
Solar Chernobyl Today with Stanislav Kvochak Commercial Project Engineer Exact Solar
Q: What are the long-term lessons about solar and energy storage from Ukraine's experience?
The conversation highlights the importance of decentralized systems, battery storage, and the role of solar in stabilizing grids during outages, as well as ongoing international collaboration for safety and decommissioning.
Solar Chernobyl Today with Stanislav Kvochak Commercial Project Engineer Exact Solar
Q: How does war affect solar installations and safety practices in such areas?
The guest explains that solar projects can continue during conflict but require stringent safety procedures, alert systems, and rapid adaptation to avoid exposure, with an emphasis on decentralized energy to enhance resilience.

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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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8. Bill Taylor

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