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Nico Johnson takes you into conversations with those at the forefront of Renewable Energy. SunCast gives an inside look into what is happening in renewable energy. From conversations with the biggest Solar Panel manufacturers in the world to the small startups creating the future of renewable energy, such as carbon capture and battery technology breakthroughs. SunCast is dedicated to providing the... more

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After building and selling multiple companies, Marc Lopata has learned that the decisions that shape a business are rarely the ones people celebrate. They're the small decisions, made consistently over time, that ultimately determine whether a compan... more

We know how to build power. Every day, the clean energy industry builds more of it.

But there's another kind of power that's far more difficult to generate—and arguably even more important.

The kind that determines whether an industry continues to ... more

Few people have had a front-row seat to the evolution of the modern solar industry quite like Jeff Spies.

Over four decades, Jeff has helped shape the industry as an engineer, educator, trainer, and founder of Planet Plan Sets, working alongside ins... more

Plug-in solar has the potential to change far more than how or where we install solar panels. I believe it could fundamentally change who gets to participate in the energy transition.

I recently sat down with Stephan Scherer, Co-Founder and CEO of C... more

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Recent Guests

Stephan Scherer
Co-founder and CEO of CraftStrom
CraftStrom
Episode: 952: Plug-In Solar Is About to Change Everything | Stephan Scherer
Greg Smith
Solar Legend, Energy Storage, Author and Educator
SMA, Sonim, Tygo (industry roles mentioned)
Episode: 951: Most Solar Problems Start Before the Install | Greg Smith
David Holmes
Global Industries CTO for Energy at Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies
Episode: 950: Dell's Big Bet on AI and the Future of Energy | with David Holmes
Sheeba Dawood
CEO of Minerva Lithium
Minerva Lithium
Episode: 949: The Missing Step in Battery Recycling | Sheeba Dawood
Heather Reams
President and CEO of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES)
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES)
Episode: 948: Why Solar’s Speed Is Winning Over Washington | Heather Reams
Jason Knapp
Former Navy FAA-18 pilot and instructor; clean energy advocate; political candidate
Clean Energy Associates; Core Power
Episode: 947: The Leadership Habit Fighter Pilots Never Skip | Jason Knapp
Ty Fenton
Director of Data Analytics at FlexGen
FlexGen
Episode: 946: What Nobody Tells You About Operating Battery Storage | Ty Fenton
Dan Shugar
CEO and co-founder of NextPower
NextPower
Episode: 945: We're Not Alternative Energy Anymore. It's Time to Lead. | Dan Shugar & Jigar Shah
Jigar Shah
Founder/President of The Carbon War Room and founder of SunEdison-aligned ventures
Multiplier
Episode: 945: We're Not Alternative Energy Anymore. It's Time to Lead. | Dan Shugar & Jigar Shah

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Nico Johnson
Host of SunCast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 318 ratings
  • Invaluable.... Excellent guests with timely and actionable information.

    Podchaser
    5
    Chris Larsen
    4 months ago
  • Varied and relevant

    Put this pod in your follow list, there’s a lot of interest to non-solar heads as well

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SBowenNC
    United States4 months ago
  • SunCast for insight

    I’ve known Nico since before the podcast was created. His authentic dedication to the renewables industry, its impact, and its people are embodied beautifully in the show. Nico’s approach humanizes the business and policy context through engaging connections with remarkable guests. SunCast gives me insight that is not available elsewhere.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cpmerrigan
    United States7 months ago
  • A Must Listen. Do not miss an episode

    I have been listening to Nico and Suncast for 4 years. I wait for each episode to drop. Always a great listen. Just the right amount of time and depth. Relevant. Nico with his deep experience in the space teases out nuggets and information that I will use almost immediately. Nico’s curated selection of guests never disappoint. Please keep doing what you do! Thank you Nico for your contributions to the sector.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcastadvocate
    United Statesa year ago
  • Deep insight into all things solar, clean energy, and beyond!

    Listening to Suncast , I feel like I’m riding shotgun on a road trip through the solar industry, and SO much more. Nico always shows up with deep, insightful questions to ask his incredible variety of guests, and he assembles such a rich diversity of experts from across the industry. I’ve learned so much about the state of the grid, emergent technologies and products across the clean energy sector, financing of solar projects, the nuts and bolts of the IRA and other legislation that’s been passe... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zachelrath
    United Statesa year ago

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Highly regarded for connecting policy, technology, and market dynamics in renewables.
Shows deep industry knowledge with a strong host interview style.
A small minority feel the depth can be dense or technical for newcomers.
Guests are diverse and bring practical, actionable insights for developers and investors.

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949: The Missing Step in Battery Recycling | Sheeba Dawood
Q: You mentioned there was a missed step in the waste stream and asked to flip the model on its head—can you explain the step before shredding and why it matters?
The key step is to go behind the supply chain and identify the exact battery chemistry before any dismantling or shredding. By applying chemical fingerprinting combined with XRF analytics, we can sort batteries into their correct chemistries early, which dramatically improves recycling efficiency, reduces waste, and increases the value of outputs by producing a consistent feedstock.
950: Dell's Big Bet on AI and the Future of Energy | with David Holmes
Q: You've described this challenge that we are facing as both energy for AI and AI for energy. Can you define those two ideas for us?
Energy for AI refers to the large power demand of AI data centers, while AI for energy describes applying AI to optimize energy systems themselves, including grid operations, storage, demand response, and integration of intermittent generation.
946: What Nobody Tells You About Operating Battery Storage | Ty Fenton
Q: Could you disambiguate what it means to move toward closed-loop battery operations and how automation addresses problems that human operators currently handle?
Closed-loop means collecting data, applying predictive analytics, and automatically triggering maintenance or recalibration actions without waiting for a human on-site, though humans still supervise critical charging/discharging decisions.
911: Why Most C&I Solar Projects Don’t Succeed (It’s Not the Solar) | Aaron Wilson, Solar One
Q: How do you determine a good market for C&I projects?
A market is good only if Solar One can actually deliver a successful project there, meaning understanding utility requirements, timing, and being able to complete the project to avoid exposing the client to risk; otherwise, it's a market to walk away from.
911: Why Most C&I Solar Projects Don’t Succeed (It’s Not the Solar) | Aaron Wilson, Solar One
Q: What's one C&I market you think most people are sleeping on right now?
The Northeast markets, especially areas in the North of Massachusetts, are underscored as promising due to evolving demand and the potential to build scalable projects with solid customer relationships.

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

A forward-looking energy podcast that centers conversations with leaders across solar, storage, policy, and finance to unpack how the clean energy transition is being financed, scaled, and regulated. Episodes frequently explore market signals, grid modernization, and the practical realities of deploying technology—from storage and EVs to long-duration storage and data-center electrification—along with the policy environments that shape investment and adoption. Notable strengths include a track record of high-profile guests, actionable industry insights, and a consistent emphasis on bridging technical detail with business strategy, storytelling, and real-world implementation. The show tends to attract listeners involved in project developmen... more

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2. Greg Smith
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4. Sheeba Dawood
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6. Jason Knapp
7. Ty Fenton
8. Dan Shugar

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