Best Sunstone Podcasts (2024)

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SMP 157: Proposed California Community Solar Program Update(April 2024) 33:10

14d ago33:10

33:10

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy spoke about the proposed community solar legislation in California with Derek Chernow with CCSA, Stephanie Doyle from SEIA, and Steve Campbell from Vote Solar. Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup co…

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SMP 156: How to develop Solar and Storage on Disturbed Land with AC Power? 42:07

21d ago42:07

42:07

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Annika Colston who is the President and Founder of AC Power. AC Power is an award winning NYC certified (“Women Business Enterprise”) WBE focused on converting low value land into revenue-generating solar energy sites. Annika speaks about many interesting topics like t…

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SMP 155: Capital Solutions for Real Estate for Solar and Battery Storage with SolaREIT 33:14

1M ago33:14

33:14

Episode Summary. In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Laura Pagliarulo who is the President and Founder of SolaREIT. SolaREIT™ invests in land related to solar and battery developments through land acquisitions, lease monetization, and project re-powering. Laura speaks about many interesting topics like how their cost of…

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The Amazing Speedy Flash 10:48

1M ago10:48

10:48

A boy named Charlie discovers that he has a super power! Do you think he'll become a super hero... or a super villain? Listen to find out! The lesson: We all have a super power inside of us to discover. See the transcript hereBy Storytime with Dad

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SMP 154: How Aurora Solar is innovating the residential and commercial sales experience through software? 33:20

2M ago33:20

33:20

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Paul Grana who is Solar Software Leader and GM of HelioScope at Aurora Solar. Aurora’s cloud-based software transforms solar design, sales, and delivery. With just an address and electric bill, Aurora empowers you to generate a full, accurate, and customizable design f…

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The Lonely Dragon 7:04

3M ago7:04

7:04

Sparky the dragon was born under amazing circumstances which imbued him a special magic powers. But, it turns out, being special made it really hard for him to to make friends. What can he do to finally find some friends in the kingdom? The lesson: Kindness and generosity can make the world a better place. See the transcript here…

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153: How Sunstone Credit is providing debt financing for an underserved market in solar? 35:34

3M ago35:34

35:34

Episode Summary. In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Josh Goldberg who is Co-Founder and CEO of Sunstone Credit. Sunstone Credit provides flexible financing solutions for businesses of all sizes, offering solar loans with borrower-friendly terms and an efficient application process. Josh speaks about many interesting to…

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SMP 152: How Anza Renewables is innovating solar module & energy storage procurement? 41:39

3M ago41:39

41:39

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Mike Hall who is CEO of Anza Renewables. Anza helps solar module and energy storage equipment buyers optimize and accelerate their buying process. Mike speaks about many interesting topics like Effective $/Watt and total value, when most solar developers will be able t…

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Ho, ho, huh? | Santa’s Lost Memories 9:24

4M ago9:24

9:24

After Santa loses his memory from a falling toy, Mrs. Claus and Tinsel, the lead elf, face a race against time to restore his memories using familiar objects and his favorite carol. Tune in to discover if they can reignite Santa's memory and save Christmas in this heartwarming yet thrilling story. The lesson: Show someone you love, that you love th…

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SMP 151: Proliferation of Flexible Solar in Space 17:11

4M ago17:11

17:11

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Paul Warley who is the CEO of Ascent Solar Technologies which is manufacturer of innovative, high performance, flexible thin-film solar panels for both existing and emerging agrivoltaic, space, and aerospace applications. Paul talks about how thin-film solar will play …

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SMP 150: How SunRaise Capital is innovating residential solar financing? 37:04

5M ago37:04

37:04

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Nathan Jovanelly who is the CEO and Founder of SunRaise Capital. Nate talks about his new company SunRaise Capital which provides affordable and accessible renewable energy options to homeowners. Nate talks about how transferability of the tax credit from the Inflation…

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Luna the Last Unicorn 8:28

5M ago8:28

8:28

In a mystical forest, Luna, a unique unicorn with a rainbow-colored coat, wanders alone, feeling different from the creatures around her. Longing for someone like her, Luna explores the forest, discovering new wonders and learning about the magic within her. The lesson: Don't be afraid to explore See the transcript here…

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SMP 149: Jigar Shah, Director of the LPO of the DOE, Discusses How the Solar Industry Has to Innovate 34:03

5M ago34:03

34:03

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Jigar Shah who is the Director for the Loan Programs Office(“LPO”) at the U.S. Department of Energy(“DOE”). Jigar speaks about Virtual Power Purchase Agreements(“VPPAs”), DOE’s $3 Billion Partial Loan Guarantee to Sunnova’s Project Hestia, and how the solar industry ha…

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SMP 148: How Summit Ridge Energy is dominating the Virginia Community Solar Market? 39:44

5M ago39:44

39:44

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Garren Bisschoff who is the Senior Vice President of Business Development at Summit Ridge Energy(“SRE”). Garren speaks about Summit Ridge Energy 100 MW Community Solar Portfolio in Virginia, the magnificent growth of Summit Ridge Energy, and his solar journey. Here is …

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SMP 147: RE+ Conference Takeaways 49:17

5M ago49:17

49:17

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Nathan Jovanelly who is the owner of Jovanelly LLC and the CEO and Founder of SunRaise Capital. Nate and Benoy speak about Takeaways from RE+ in Las Vegas in September. RE+ is the biggest renewable energy trade show in the world with over 43,000 people who attended thi…

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SMP 146: How Erthos is revolutionizing Utility Scale Solar Construction? 34:09

6M ago34:09

34:09

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Albie Fong who is the Sr. Director of Business Development at Erthos. Erthos offers a full suite of products and services aimed at helping developers dramatically reduce the levelized cost of energy (“LCOE”) on utility-scale solar power plants. Albie discusses how Erth…

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SMP 145: US Community Solar Market Analysis 55:34

7M ago55:34

55:34

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Sarah Moon who is the Co-Founder & Principal at Fieldworks Power. Fieldworks Power is a forward-thinking distributed energy development company focused on developing community solar projects in the United States. Sarah discusses the different community solar markets in…

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow 9:11

7M ago9:11

9:11

In the quiet town of Sleepy Hollow, schoolteacher Ichabod Crane finds himself entangled in mysterious and eerie events surrounding a local legend. As he navigates life in this peculiar town, he discovers that some tales might have more truth to them than he ever imagined. The lesson: Respect the legends of your elders. See the transcript here…

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SMP 144: Luxpower: Introduces its Innovative Inverter Technology to the US Market 26:00

7M ago26:00

26:00

Episode Summary In this episode, Benoy and his co-host, Andy Daniels, Head of Tech Support for the Americas at LuxpowerTek, delve into the fascinating journey of their Shenzhen-based solar and storage inverter manufacturing company as they establish a local team and services to 'back up the backup' in the competitive US market. Join them as they ex…

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SMP 143: Insights on the US Solar and Storage Market 37:49

7M ago37:49

37:49

Episode Summary Benoy and his co-host David Magid, who is the founder and managing member of YSG Solar which is solar plus storage developer, discuss current major news and insights on the US Solar and Storage Market. They are calling it the League which will be a weekly update of the major news in the Renewable Energy Industry. In the first episod…

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SMP 142: The Benefits of Local Solar 32:43

8M ago32:43

32:43

Episode Summary Benoy interviews Robin Dutta who is the Campaign Director at Local Solar for All. Local Solar for All’s mission is to create safer, more affordable and equitable ways to supply power to our communities. Robin speaks about the benefits of Local Solar, the best states for Community Solar, and how the solar industry can improve our lob…

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SMP 141: Unlocking Your Solar Project’s Potential with Operations and Maintenance 41:57

8M ago41:57

41:57

Episode Summary In this episode, Benoy interviews Jesse Waters who is the Co-Founder of Tri-Force Energy - Commercial & Utility Scale Solar Inspections, Testing, & Repair Company. He talks about the importance of operations & maintenance(O&M) for solar projects, how technology is improving the life of solar assets, and the importance of relationshi…

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The Boy Who Ran Up a Volcano 5:44

9M ago5:44

5:44

Join us today as we follow a boy with an insatiable urge to run, from the fields of his youth to the mysterious shadows of Arequipa's volcanoes. In the face of doubters and imposing challenges, will determination be enough? Dive in and discover a tale of heart, dreams, and the mountains we all face. The lesson: Believe in yourself and your abilitie…

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SMP 140: Agrivoltaics: One of the Next Frontiers in Solar 47:29

9M ago47:29

47:29

Episode Summary In this episode, Benoy interviews Dan French, the Executive Producer of the Solar Farm Summit and Virginia Solar Summit . Dan discusses Agrivoltaics, Virginia Solar Summit on August 31st, and the first annual Solar Farm Summit. Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several s…

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SMP 139: Opportunities and Challenges with the PJM Solar Market 1:04:57

9M ago1:04:57

1:04:57

Episode Summary In this episode of Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy is joined by his co-host Nate Jovanelly and they interview Kailtin Savage from Hodson Energy and Stephanie Johnson who is the Executive Director of Chesapeake Solar & Storage Association(“CHESSA”). There are many interesting topics that were discussed regarding the challenges of the P…

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Tommy Moves to Sidney Town 9:00

9M ago9:00

9:00

Tommy, a newcomer to the magical Sidney Town, is guided by a crab to Sidney the sea monster's cave after neglecting an opportunity to help someone. Through a seemingly tedious task, he learns a profound lesson about helping others, returning to the town to a warm welcome, his new understanding cemented by a dolphin charm on his bracelet. The lesson…

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SMP 138: North America Solar Manufacturer discusses how they differentiate from Foreign Competition 26:46

9M ago26:46

26:46

Episode Summary In this episode of Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks to Martin Pochtaruk who is a President at Heliene, US and Canadian manufacturer of High Efficiency Solar PV Modules. Martin speaks primarily about how Heliene has differentiated itself from foreign solar manufacturers, the opportunity for domestic solar panel manufacturing from…

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SMP 137: Discussion on Transferability Guidance for the Inflation Reduction Act with Adam from Foley & Lardner 25:30

10M ago25:30

25:30

Episode Summary In this episode of Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks to Adam Schurle who is a Tax Partner with Foley & Lardner. Adam speaks primarily about the transferability guidance provided by the IRS on the Inflation Reduction(“IRA”) and he also talks about the IRS guidance on Tax Credit Sales and Direct Cash Payments. Benoy Thanjan Benoy T…

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SMP 136: Accelerating The Adoption Of Renewable Energy In The Pacific Islands 49:31

11M ago49:31

49:31

Episode Summary In this episode of Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks to Sierra Jackovics who is Government and Energy Policy Specialist for Mana Pacific. Mana Pacific is a social impact company and benefit corporation that develops, finances, and de-risks scalable island resiliency projects in Hawaii and the 22 Pacific Island Territories and Cou…

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SMP 135: A Perfect Fit-Solar and Bitcoin 40:06

11M ago40:06

40:06

Episode Summary In this episode of Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy is interviewed by Logan Chipkin about Solar and Bitcoin and how Solar Energy can be used for Bitcoin Mining. Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies. He has extensive project origination, developm…

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SMP 134: 2023 Solar Predictions 29:14

11M ago29:14

29:14

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Nathan Jovanelly who is the head of business development from Enerflo and the owner of Jovanelly LLC. Enerflo is a platform for Solar Sales and Operations and has processed $2 Billion in solar transactions to date. Nate speaks about his 2023 solar predictions and how t…

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SMP 133: An Update on the IRA and current trade policy issues in renewables by Greg Wetstone who is head of ACORE 22:11

12M ago22:11

22:11

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Gregory Wetstone who is the President and CEO of American Council on Renewable Energy (“ACORE”). Greg gives an update on the Inflation Reduction Act(“IRA”) and talks about current policy issues in renewables. He also talks about how ACORE is leading as a trade organiza…

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Rosie and the Sunstone 7:38

1y ago7:38

7:38

Embark on a journey with Rosie and her unicorn friend, Sparkles, as they venture into the mysterious Darkwood Forest to save their beloved village. The lesson: Be kind to everyone because it makes the world a better place to be. See the transcript hereBy Storytime with Dad

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SMP 132: Update on the Great Progress of Let’s Share The Sun Foundation 31:44

1y ago31:44

31:44

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Bill Jordan and John Moran about Let’s Share the Sun Foundation. Since 2010, Let’s Share the Sun Foundation has been installing solar across Haiti, Honduras, and Puerto Rico. The Foundation has partnered with local solar installers, equipment manufacturers, and US sola…

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SMP 131: How Technology and Software are innovating the Solar Industry? 41:20

1+ y ago41:20

41:20

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Nathan Jovanelly who is the head of business development from Enerflo and the owner of Jovanelly LLC. Enerflo is a platform for Solar Sales and Operations and has processed $2 Billion in solar transactions to date. Nate speaks about many interesting topics like how tec…

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A Christmas Carol 11:15

1+ y ago11:15

11:15

Ebenezer Scrooge is a wicked old man who only loves money. Through the intervention of 3 Christmas ghosts he learns that there is alot more to life than money! Can he finally become a good person, or will he remain set in his ways? The lesson: Loving one another is more important than how much money we have. See the transcript here…

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SMP 130: A Pilot Episode for a New Podcast from Spencer and Benoy where they speak about topics of interest 34:20

1+ y ago34:20

34:20

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, it is introduction of pilot episode of a new podcast from Spencer from Enerflo and Benoy where they speak about topics of interest. Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, as well as an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier in…

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City Mouse and Country Mouse 3:55

1+ y ago3:55

3:55

A country mouse visits his mouse friend in the city and learns about all the delicious foods available in the city! Unfortunately, it turns out that all the delicious food comes with a price - what is a country mouse to do! The lesson: Be thankful for what you have. See the transcript hereBy Storytime with Dad

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Spooky Story: Witch or Werewolf? 7:09

1+ y ago7:09

7:09

A scary old lady lives near a village, but she seems to have the ability to solve all the townspeople's problems! One day, a terrifying beast appears - will the old lady help or is there more to the story than meets the eye? The lesson: Face your fears head on! See the transcript hereBy Storytime with Dad

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SMP 129: Learn About a Great Non-Profit Called Let’s Share the Sun Foundation 19:59

1+ y ago19:59

19:59

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Bill Jordan and John Moran about Let’s Share the Sun Foundation. Since 2010, Let’s Share the Sun Foundation has been installing solar across Haiti, Honduras, and Puerto Rico. The Foundation has partnered with local solar installers, equipment manufacturers, and US sola…

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SMP 128: How Enerflo is revolutionizing the residential sales process? 37:31

1+ y ago37:31

37:31

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Spencer who is the co-founder from Enerflo. Enerflo is a platform for Solar Sales and Operations and has processed $2 Billion in solar transactions to date. Spencer speaks about many interesting topics like how lowering soft costs is the next big thing in solar, Enerfl…

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Curious George 7:12

1+ y ago7:12

7:12

A man in a yellow hat meets a monkey and becomes best friends. The monkey is curious about everything though! I wonder what he'll get into? The lesson: When you try new things, it's good to have an adult around. See the transcript here --- Join the Kids Club for FREE to read along and get fun activities to download at: storytimewithdad.com…

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Pinocchio 10:06

1+ y ago10:06

10:06

An old wood carver whittles himself a wooden doll that comes to life! But, Pinocchio wants to be a real boy and not a wooden doll. Can he figure out what he has to do for his dad, Gepetto, to finally have a real son? The lesson: Be your most authentic self by telling the truth and being kind to others. See the transcript here --- Join the Kids Club…

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SMP 127: An Investor differentiates itself by assisting with project development. 52:12

1+ y ago52:12

52:12

Episode Summary In this episode of Solar Maverick Podcast, John Chaimanis and Benoy Thanjan talk about Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure (KSI), how it was founded and how it can differentiate itself from its competitors. Their conversation in this episode goes into development capital, John's ideal projects, his thoughts on frictionless close, why…

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SMP 126: Benoy Thanjan discusses what the Australian Solar Market can learn from the US Solar Market 28:30

2y ago28:30

28:30

Episode Summary In this episode of Solar Maverick Podcast, Nigel Morris and Benoy Thanjan discuss the differences between the Australian and U.S solar markets and the varying pricing costs. Benoy highlights the high solar prices, especially in the U.S, and the factors contributing to the costs. Finally, he provides lessons that the Australian marke…

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SMP 125: Solar Expert Discusses Bitcoin and the Great Opportunity for Solar! 29:19

2y ago29:19

29:19

Episode Summary In this episode of Solar Maverick Podcast, Kent Halliburton takes us on his journey into the solar industry and bitcoin mining. Starting immediately after college, he worked at REC Solar for a few years before moving to Real Goods. He picked up his dream of traveling and began pursuing his passion for crypto. He takes us through the…

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Why the Sea is Salty 7:27

2y ago7:27

7:27

A king has a magical device, but it gets stolen by a thief! Does the thief have any idea what he's doing, or is he going to accidentally change the world forever? I think this could be the start of a catastrophe. The lesson: Don't steal things that don't belong to you. See the transcript here --- Join the Kids Club for FREE to read along and get fu…

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SMP 124: Landgate is innovating how solar developers and investors acquire land for solar projects 41:44

2y ago41:44

41:44

By Benoy Thanjan

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SMP 123: How Extensible Energy is changing how Solar Sales sells to Commercial Customers? 43:49

2y ago43:49

43:49

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with John Powers about his company Extensible Energy whose mission is to bring energy intelligence to the small to medium building owners. Some of interesting things that John speaks about building energy intelligence for small to medium commercial and industrial buildings …

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SMP 122: The author of the Freeing Energy Book Discusses How Local-Scale Solar and Batteries are Disrupting the Energy Industry! 53:06

2y ago53:06

53:06

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Bill Nussey about his new book Freeing Energy which is a must read if you are in the solar industry or interested in solar. The book focuses on how innovators are using local-scale solar and batteries to disrupt the global energy industry from the outside in. Freeing E…

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