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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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Germany has turned plug-in solar from a fringe idea into a mainstream energy product found in millions of homes. And the biggest lessons for the U.S. aren't really about solar panels.

They're about making solar easier.

In this Tactical Tuesday, Cra... more

The best technology does not always win.

Sass Peress has spent nearly four decades learning why. Since entering solar in 1988, he has built companies, introduced new technologies, sold hundreds of thousands of solar products, backed ideas that worke... more

While many solar companies are fighting to stay afloat, Exact Solar is flying.

After growing 23% and then 50% in the previous two years, the Pennsylvania installer says it's up another 73% so far this year. That kind of growth in this market raises ... more

America needs more power. Data centers are accelerating demand, utilities are planning billions of dollars in new infrastructure, and households will ultimately help pay for much of it.

But what if we invested some of that money in the households th... more

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Recent Guests

Melissa Baldwin
Senior Vice President at Tigercomm
Tigercomm
Episode: 960: Why Good Companies Still Struggle to Get Noticed | Melissa Baldwin
Cody Houser
Director of EPC and Constructability at FTC Solar
FTC Solar
Episode: 959: The Argument for Automation: Making Solar Construction More Predictable | Cody Houser, FTC Solar
Daniel Lazarus
CEO and co-founder of Industrias Services Group
Industrias Services Group
Episode: 958: Australia’s Second Act: Building the Solar Service Economy | Daniel Lazarus, Industrias
Brice Sheriff
Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs and Energy Supply
Ameren Illinois
Episode: 957: How Do You Plan a Grid You Can’t Predict? | Xcel, ComEd & Ameren
Andy Plenge
Vice President of Strategy and Energy Policy
Commonwealth Edison (ComEd)
Episode: 957: How Do You Plan a Grid You Can’t Predict? | Xcel, ComEd & Ameren
Bria Shea
President of Xcel Energy for North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota
Xcel Energy
Episode: 957: How Do You Plan a Grid You Can’t Predict? | Xcel, ComEd & Ameren
Jake Pepper
Leader of Pepper Construction Group, part of Pepper Construction
Pepper Construction
Episode: 956: How Do You Prepare a Family Business for Its Next 100 Years? | Jake Pepper
Marc Lopata
CEO and co-founder of Solar Island Energy
Solar Island Energy
Episode: 955: Why Some Companies Last and Others Don't | Marc Lopata
Tom Matzzie
Founder and CEO of CleanChoice Energy
CleanChoice Energy
Episode: 954: Can Clean Energy Build Mythic Power? | Tom Matzzie

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Nico Johnson
Host of SunCast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 319 ratings
  • Invaluable.... Excellent guests with timely and actionable information.

    Podchaser
    5
    Chris Larsen
    5 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 States5 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 States8 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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959: The Argument for Automation: Making Solar Construction More Predictable | Cody Houser, FTC Solar
Q: Could you first tell us the role that you serve at FTC and what about your career gives you the insight to bring such knowledge to bear at FTC?
I started in sales, moving into technical sales focused on trackers, then evolved into a hybrid role as director of EPC and constructability, acting as a bridge between sales, engineering, and field execution to design how sites are entered and built from the ground up.
957: How Do You Plan a Grid You Can’t Predict? | Xcel, ComEd & Ameren
Q: From your perspective, what factors are often overlooked in the discussion around what it actually costs to deliver affordable electricity?
The group emphasizes timing and sequencing of load online versus rate recovery, the need to align supply-side response with demand-side investments, and mechanisms like large-load tariffs or Transmission Security Agreements to ensure costs are recovered over time while keeping customer bills stable.
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.

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

A forward-looking program centered on the global transition to renewables, with a strong focus on solar, storage, and grid modernization. Episodes frequently feature utility executives, policymakers, startup founders, and technology leaders discussing planning, DER integration, financing, policy shifts, and practical deployments. Notable is the emphasis on real-world case studies, multi-stakeholder collaborations, and the interplay between technology, regulation, and market design that accelerates decarbonization while balancing affordability and reliability. The show often blends strategic industry storytelling with tactical insights for developers, investors, and utilities, making it valuable for listeners seeking both big-picture context... more

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1. Melissa Baldwin
2. Cody Houser
3. Daniel Lazarus
4. Brice Sheriff
5. Andy Plenge
6. Bria Shea
7. Jake Pepper
8. Marc Lopata

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