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Solar Maverick Podcast

Benoy Thanjan
Solar Energy
Renewable Energy
Community Solar
Clean Energy
Inflation Reduction Act
Energy Storage
Battery Storage
Artificial Intelligence
Puerto Rico
Investment Tax Credit
Data Centers
Agrivoltaics
Let's Share the Sun
Solar Power
Energy Transition
Residential Solar
Solar Industry
United States
California
Solar Development

The Solar Maverick Podcast is the insiders guide to where the solar and energy markets meet entrepreneurship and trailblazing. Hosted by Benoy Thanjan - a serial entrepreneur and founder of Reneu Energy

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In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Bill Taylor, CEO and owner of DCE Solar, about his 17-year journey building one of the solar industry's most resilient racking and construction companies. Bill shares ... more

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In this episode of The League, Benoy Thanjan and David Magid break down the latest clean energy trends. They discuss litigation surrounding alleged battery leaks in Suffolk County, the revocation of a permit for a... more

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In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Inigo, co-founder and CEO of Concentro and founder of Folio, about how AI is helping streamline clean energy project finance. Inigo shares the story behind Concentro a... more

In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy Thanjan speaks with Russell Laplante, Chief Financial Officer of Convergent Energy and Power, one of the leading battery storage developers and operators in the United States.

Russ shares his near... more

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Recent Guests

Russell Laplante
Chief Financial Officer at Convergent Energy and Power
Convergent Energy and Power
Episode: SMP 285: How Battery Storage Is Powering the Future of the Grid with Russell Laplante, CFO of Convergent Energy and Power
Yejide Olutosin
Director of Accelerate Program at Acore
Acore
Episode: SMP 284: How the Solar Sisters Are Powering the Energy Transition?
Erin Greeson
Founder and principal consultant of ClimateLine
ClimateLine
Episode: SMP 284: How the Solar Sisters Are Powering the Energy Transition?
Addie Momyer
Assistant General Counsel and Director of Legal Operations at SEIA
SEIA
Episode: SMP 284: How the Solar Sisters Are Powering the Energy Transition?
Noelle Paige
Vice President of Project Development at Aspen Power
Aspen Power
Episode: SMP 284: How the Solar Sisters Are Powering the Energy Transition?
Victoria Stulgis
CEO of Black Bear Energy
Black Bear Energy
Episode: SMP 282: How Commercial Real Estate Became One of Solar’s Biggest Opportunities
Kellie MacPherson
Executive Vice President of Compliance and Risk at Radian Generation; SEIA board member
Radian Generation; SEIA
Episode: SMP 280: What Solar Developers Need to Know About the May 15 NERC Compliance Deadline
Anna Gusel
Leash Market Strategy and Music Development Director at Insights
Insights.AI
Episode: SMP 279: Using AI-enabled Tools to Accelerate Renewable Energy Development
Anuj Saigal
Co-founder of Spark AI
Spark AI
Episode: SMP 279: Using AI-enabled Tools to Accelerate Renewable Energy Development

Hosts

Benoy Thanjan
Host of Solar Maverick and frequent moderator of industry conversations; founder of Reneu Energy.
David Magid
Co-host and ensemble member on Solar Maverick Podcast; provides market and policy perspectives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • Excellent guests and Renewable industry insights!

    Benoy brings great content and people together on his podcast. This is a must follow for Renewable Energy professionals!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris@Tri-Force
    United States5 months ago
  • My favorite solar energy podcast!

    Benoy is a fantastic host and this podcast does a great job covering all aspects of the solar industry. He always selects captivating interviewees, every episode is unique, and I never fail to end an episode without feeling both educated and entertained. Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sjackovics
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent insight and not only on solar

    Absolutely amazing podcast, with added benefit of other business topics and insights. Many thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    846B460F5C
    United States4 years ago
  • Favorite Energy Podcast

    Benoy does a great job discussing all aspects of renewable energy industry in an easily digestible manner. Awesome interviews with renewable energy leaders. Great source of information to stay up to date with market trends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ConnorNYC
    United States5 years ago
  • Great, Accessible Podcast on the Solar Industry

    This is a great podcast both for those who are experienced in the solar industry, and those who want to learn more about solar and the various challenges and opportunities those who work in the space. Benoy is an excellent and accommodative host who asks the right questions. He is also sure to have guests from various aspects of the industry, from the supply chain to project development to finance. The casual, conversational style also makes the material easily digestible. They strike the right ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ant_cyan
    United States5 years ago

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Guests often provide actionable takeaways for developers, financiers, and installers.
Listeners praise accessible yet technically informative discussions; some feedback mentions heavy self-promotion in occasional episodes.
Episodes mix policy, markets, and practical implementation with real-world examples.
Hosts curate high-caliber guests from across the solar and energy tech space.
Overall, the show is valued for insider industry insights and timely updates.

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SMP 285: How Battery Storage Is Powering the Future of the Grid with Russell Laplante, CFO of Convergent Energy and Power
Q: How do policy developments like ITC extensions and FIAC expectations shape your investment decisions?
Policy certainty, particularly around ITC extensions, reduces capital dispersion and provides a longer-term runway for storage projects, while FIAC introduces compliance considerations; we are actively preparing documentation and supply-chain realignment to ensure projects remain financeable under evolving rules.
SMP 285: How Battery Storage Is Powering the Future of the Grid with Russell Laplante, CFO of Convergent Energy and Power
Q: What makes storage financing different from solar financing, and how do you forecast cash flows given multiple revenue streams?
Storage financing requires a mix of contracted revenue streams (peak shaving, demand reduction, and tolls from grid support) and merchant exposure, so we build a diversified portfolio with careful risk-adjusted modeling of uptime, dispatchability, and price scenarios, using tax equity, debt, and robust O&M considerations to stabilize cash flows.
SMP 285: How Battery Storage Is Powering the Future of the Grid with Russell Laplante, CFO of Convergent Energy and Power
Q: Could you walk us through how Convergent structures its financing for behind-the-meter versus front-of-the-meter storage projects?
We use a portfolio financing approach with tax equity at the class A level and back leverage debt at the class B level, combining ITCs with scaled debt to support a diversified pipeline across DG and utility-scale projects, which allows us to secure steady contracted cash flows while also capturing merchant upside where feasible.
SMP 284: How the Solar Sisters Are Powering the Energy Transition?
Q: What was the hands-on installation experience like, and what did the group learn from it?
Participants discuss lifting panels, installing racking, and the real-world impact of bringing solar to homes and shelters, with emphasis on energy insecurity, resilience, and the human stories behind the work.
SMP 284: How the Solar Sisters Are Powering the Energy Transition?
Q: Can you talk about the partnership with Let's Share the Sun and why this collaboration is important?
The guests describe Let's Share the Sun as an energy equity nonprofit and explain how Solar Sisters joined with them to deliver hands-on solar deployments in Puerto Rico, highlighting the impact on residents and shelters.

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The show centers on solar, energy markets, entrepreneurship, and industry strategy, featuring interviews with operators, investors, and technology leaders shaping the solar and broader clean-energy transition. Episodes blend policy updates, market dynamics, and practical guidance for developers, financiers, and installers, with a strong emphasis on real-world outcomes, risk management, and scalable business models. Noteworthy is the recurrent focus on regulatory shifts, AI-enabled tools, and hands-on case studies that connect technology, policy, and capital. Listeners can expect approachable yet technically informed conversations with leaders spanning policy, project development, and software that accelerates deal flow and deployment.

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2. Yejide Olutosin
3. Erin Greeson
4. Addie Momyer
5. Noelle Paige
6. Victoria Stulgis
7. Kellie MacPherson
8. Anna Gusel

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