Best Cleantech Talk Evs Podcasts (2023)

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CleanTech Talk — Tesla, Solar, Battery, Climate, AI, EV, & Other Tech News & Analysis

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Land Of Sky — Electric Bus Drag Racing & Stimulating Electric Car Adoption In North Carolina 37:43

6d ago37:43

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In this episode, CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan talks with Sara Nichols from the Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition about drag racing an electric school bus with a diesel school bus, a funny thing bus drivers don't like about electric buses, EV charging and EV adoption in rural North Carolina, how clean cities coalitions can help lead the EV revol…

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This Week in Cleantech (11/17/23) — Nuclear setback, U.S.-China climate talks, EV dealer hesitations 19:04

12d ago19:04

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This Week in Cleantech is a new, weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less. This week’s episode features Washington Post climate reporter Shannon Osaka, who reports why car dealer skepticism could be one of the biggest threats to electric vehicle adoption. This week's "Cleantecher of the Week"…

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Dominion CEO Bob Blue on offshore wind, batteries, and the utility's role in the energy transition 56:39

18h ago56:39

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I first met Dominion Energy CEO Bob Blue at a shipping terminal in Norfolk, Virginia. We stood two years ago at the site that would one day support Dominion's buildout of the first commercial-scale offshore wind project in the U.S. Since then, Siemens Gamesa, the turbine manufacturer plagued by a billion-dollar quality control flop, has pulled out …

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'Solar bros,' lithium jackpot, and a geothermal breakthrough — This Week in Cleantech 17:04

1h ago17:04

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This Week in Cleantech is a new, weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less. This week’s episode features Associated Press green energy reporter Jennifer McDermott who breaks down a monumental achievement for enhanced geothermal energy. This Week in Cleantech — Dec. 1, 2023 This week’s “Cleante…

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Land Of Sky — Electric Bus Drag Racing & Stimulating Electric Car Adoption In North Carolina 37:44

1d ago37:44

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In this episode, CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan talks with Sara Nichols from the Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition about drag racing an electric school bus with a diesel school bus, a funny thing bus drivers don't like about electric buses, EV charging and EV adoption in rural North Carolina, how clean cities coalitions can help lead the EV revol…

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Battery powerhouse Powin's new CEO eyes public markets 54:20

4d ago54:20

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Jeff Waters is always looking for a challenge. He thrives on chasing growth and the rush that comes by solving hard problems. And a maturing market often signals the need for a fresh start. So it may come as no surprise that Waters found his way to battery storage, and one of its darlings, Oregon-based Powin Energy. The company, with 3 GWh of asset…

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Renewables are cleaning the grid. They're also messing it up 1:02:28

11d ago1:02:28

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Solar, wind, and battery projects are displacing fossil fuel assets in an urgent push to address the threats of climate change. But the race to decarbonize has created a new problem: In the absence of clear reliability standards, inverter-based resources are misbehaving and messing up the grid, despite repeated warnings. Episode 67 of the Factor Th…

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Electricians Without Borders — Interviewing Tania Chauvin 33:40

10d ago33:40

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Electriciens sans frontières (Electricians Without Borders or EWB) is a French international aid nonprofit organisation, which has impacted the lives of millions of people over the last 30 years in more than 40 countries. Targeting the most isolated and vulnerable, it improves their access to safe, sustainable, and clean energy and water, for publi…

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Electricians Without Borders — Interviewing Tania Chauvin 33:40

10d ago33:40

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Electriciens sans frontières (Electricians Without Borders or EWB) is a French international aid nonprofit organisation, which has impacted the lives of millions of people over the last 30 years in more than 40 countries. Targeting the most isolated and vulnerable, it improves their access to safe, sustainable, and clean energy and water, for publi…

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How solar survived: SEIA's outgoing chair on COVID, Auxin, and the path forward 1:10:12

16d ago1:10:12

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George Hershman's term as chair of solar's leading trade group began with optimism and excitement. He stepped into the role with the Solar Energy Industries Association, or SEIA, in January 2020, when the industry's meteoric rise was all but cemented. Today, we know the tumultuous stretch that quickly followed. A pandemic, supply chain constraints,…

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This Week in Cleantech (11/10/23) — 'Motown' for EVs, wind turbine tech, and public power's setback 17:07

19d ago17:07

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This Week in Cleantech is a new, weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less. This week’s episode features The Hill energy and environment reporter Zack Budryks for a deeper look at Maine's public power referendum. This Week in Cleantech — Nov. 10, 2023 This week's Cleantecher of the Week is Kar…

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How Better Testing Can Stop Grid-Scale Battery Fires 40:20

23d ago40:20

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Fires happen. Battery fires happen. Mishaal SyedNaveed, Fire Protection Engineer at Wartsila, and Noah Ryder, Managing Partner at the Fire & Risk Alliance, discuss how to do more to prevent fires at grid-scale battery storage facilities.

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AI in clean energy: This company wants you to be able to talk with your projects 47:39

23d ago47:39

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What does AI really mean for clean energy? These days, the answer is increasingly hard to find. The AI craze, fueled by the popularization of tools like ChatGPT, has produced a frothy layer of contenders and pretenders. But under it all are applications that could have a big impact on the energy transition. And we need all the help we can get. To m…

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How Better Testing Can Stop Grid-Scale Battery Fires 40:20

25d ago40:20

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Fires happen. Battery fires happen. Mishaal SyedNaveed, Fire Protection Engineer at Wartsila, and Noah Ryder, Managing Partner at the Fire & Risk Alliance, discuss how to do more to prevent fires at grid-scale battery storage facilities.By CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI, Tesla

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This Week in Cleantech (11/3/23) — Historic grid investments, offshore wind's rough seas, and how clean are hydrogen hubs? 17:29

28d ago17:29

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This Week in Cleantech is a new, weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less. This week’s episode features Semafor climate and energy editor Tim McDonnell. This Week in Cleantech — Nov. 3, 2023 Congratulations to Lauren Glickman, and the Encore Renewable Energy team, for being named the first "C…

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RecycLiCo CEO Zarko Meseldzija Explains Why Black Mass Is The New Black Gold 48:44

1M ago48:44

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In this episode of CleanTech Talk, Jo Borras explores the secret sauce behind RecycLiCo’s patented black mass recycling technology with CEO Zarko Meseldzija, who highlights the importance of efficiency, circularity, and urban mining.

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RecycLiCo CEO Zarko Meseldzija Explains Why Black Mass Is The New Black Gold 48:44

1M ago48:44

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In this episode of CleanTech Talk, Jo Borras explores the secret sauce behind RecycLiCo’s patented black mass recycling technology with CEO Zarko Meseldzija, who highlights the importance of efficiency, circularity, and urban mining.By CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI, Tesla

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A 'new normal' for clean energy capital markets 44:22

1M ago44:22

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Corporate demand for renewables, and the urgency of fighting climate change, fueled a decade of meteoric growth in clean energy. But the facilitator of that surge — cheap capital — has all but disappeared. Inflation, high interest rates, and insufficient tax equity now call into question whether the growth trajectory can continue. Episode 64 of the…

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This Week in Cleantech (10/20/23) — Hydrogen hubs, AZ's solar slash, and a record battery deal 18:43

1M ago18:43

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This Week in Cleantech is a new, weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less. This week’s episode features Bloomberg senior reporter for climate Akshat Rathi, author of the forthcoming book Climate Capitalism. This Week in Cleantech — Oct. 20, 2023 1. The Great Cash-for-Carbon Hustle — The New Y…

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Can Your “DER” Unlock Our Clean Energy Future? 29:15

2M ago29:15

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Today’s energy grid needs more flexibility to balance supply and demand as traditional “peaking” generators retire, electrification expands, and extreme weather events multiply. While virtual power plants have been providing value to the grid for years, their potential value only continues to increase as the number of distributed energy resources (…

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Can Your “DER” Unlock Our Clean Energy Future? 29:15

1M ago29:15

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Today’s energy grid needs more flexibility to balance supply and demand as traditional “peaking” generators retire, electrification expands, and extreme weather events multiply. While virtual power plants have been providing value to the grid for years, their potential value only continues to increase as the number of distributed energy resources (…

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100 years ago, industrials built the electric grid. Now they're leaving it 1:00:30

2M ago1:00:30

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More than 100 years ago, the electric grid was built by, and for, large industrial companies. What started with on-site power supply evolved into a network of factories that would later extend to nearby homes. But along the way, the focus, at least for utilities, changed. Expensive upgrades, prolonged timelines, and reliability shortfalls are now f…

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Dr. Nadim Maluf on Lithium-Ion EV batteries 38:02

2M ago38:02

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In todays fascinating episode, we welcome Dr. Nadim Maluf, CEO of Qnovo . In a way that we can all understand, Nadim educates us in all aspects (soup-to-nuts) of Lithium Ion batteries and their application in Electric Vehicles. We discuss science, battery life, range, safety and much more. Everything you need to know about batteries is in this epis…

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How To Triple Renewable Energy Globally By 2030 11:17

2M ago11:17

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Bruce Douglas, CEO of the Global Renewables Alliance, talks with CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney about how to triple renewable energy capacity globally by 2030.

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This Week in Cleantech (10/13/23) — Battery giveaway, capturing carbon, Cali climate laws 17:31

2M ago17:31

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This Week in Cleantech is a new, weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less. This Week in Cleantech — Oct. 13, 2023 1. Vermont Utility Plans to End Outages by Giving Customers Batteries — The New York Times 2. Saudi oil giant Aramco announces pilot project to suck CO2 out of the air, but some s…

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How To Triple Renewable Energy Globally By 2030 11:17

2M ago11:17

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Bruce Douglas, CEO of the Global Renewables Alliance, talks with CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney about how to triple renewable energy capacity globally by 2030.By CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI, Tesla

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The Importance of Long-Duration Energy Storage 12:29

2M ago12:29

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Julia Souder, Executive Director of the Long Duration Energy Storage Council and Chair of the Global Renewables Alliance, talks with CleanTechnica about the importance and diversity of long-duration energy storage — and much more.

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Tripling Renewable Energy by 2030 14:37

2M ago14:37

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CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney talks with Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), about a new goal to nearly triple renewable energy capacity worldwide by 2030, including where it originated.

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The tax equity rule with ‘dire’ consequences for clean energy 30:27

2M ago30:27

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Monetizing clean energy tax credits is already tough enough. Critical to clean energy deployment, tax equity financing is both inefficient and undersupplied. And it could get a lot worse. A rule proposed by banking authorities could have big impacts on the few remaining tax equity financiers by upending how they weight project risk. Simply put, the…

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The Importance of Long-Duration Energy Storage 12:29

2M ago12:29

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Julia Souder, Executive Director of the Long Duration Energy Storage Council and Chair of the Global Renewables Alliance, talks with CleanTechnica about the importance and diversity of long-duration energy storage — and much more.By CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI, Tesla

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Tripling Renewable Energy by 2030 14:37

2M ago14:37

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CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney talks with Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), about a new goal to nearly triple renewable energy capacity worldwide by 2030, including where it originated.By CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI, Tesla

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This Week in Cleantech (10/6/23) — Green hydrogen unicorn, renewables popularity, and clean stocks collapse 17:43

2M ago17:43

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This Week in Cleantech is a new, weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less. Produced by Renewable Energy World and Tigercomm, This Week in Cleantech will air every Friday in the Factor This! podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. This week’s episode features Wall Street climate finance r…

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Skanska Uses Largest Electric Excavator In World 21:09

2M ago21:09

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Skanska is deploying the largest zero-emission, electric excavator in the world over in Los Angeles. Listen to Mason Ford, Director of Sustainability and Equipment Services Skanska USA Civil, discussing the special electric vehicle with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan.

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Skanska Uses Largest Electric Excavator In World 21:09

2M ago21:09

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Skanska is deploying the largest zero-emission, electric excavator in the world over in Los Angeles. Listen to Mason Ford, Director of Sustainability and Equipment Services Skanska USA Civil, discussing the special electric vehicle with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan.By CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI, Tesla

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What To Know About UL Certification For eBikes 34:45

2M ago34:45

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Get the details about the state of UL certification and safety within the eBike industry from David Duecker, CEO of Denago eBikes. Dave will share information about UL2271 and UL2849 tests and what they mean for consumers and bicycle retailers. We’ll also cover safety and charging tips that apply to all e-mobility devices.…

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Digesting RE+: IRA pain, financial turmoil, and unmissable optimism 54:30

2M ago54:30

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40,000? 50,000? More? Whatever the number, there were a lot of people at this year's RE+ in Las Vegas. While the event's exhibits are a focal point of the event — especially for pros sourcing solar modules, inverters, and batteries — the real action takes place in the side rooms, restaurants, and bars. Episode 61 of the Factor This! podcast feature…

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What To Know About UL Certification For eBikes 34:45

2M ago34:45

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Get the details about the state of UL certification and safety within the eBike industry from David Duecker, CEO of Denago eBikes. Dave will share information about UL2271 and UL2849 tests and what they mean for consumers and bicycle retailers. We’ll also cover safety and charging tips that apply to all e-mobility devices.…

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This Week in Cleantech (9/22/23) — EV forced labor ties, battery recycling, and carbon tariffs 17:35

2M ago17:35

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This Week in Cleantech is a new, weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less. Produced by Renewable Energy World and Tigercomm, This Week in Cleantech will air every Friday in the Factor This! podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. This week’s episode features Washington Post business repo…

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Iontra Inc: "Thinking Outside the Battery" to Dramatically Improve Performance 1:05:31

2M ago1:05:31

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Jeff Granato, President, CEO, & Co-Founder of Iontra Inc, Daniel Konopka, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Iontra Inc, and CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan step into the world of charge control optimization to discuss how Iontra is delivering dramatic battery performance improvements without requiring battery cell and pack redesign, and creatin…

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Iontra Inc: "Thinking Outside the Battery" to Dramatically Improve Performance 1:05:31

2M ago1:05:31

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Jeff Granato, President, CEO, & Co-Founder of Iontra Inc, Daniel Konopka, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Iontra Inc, and CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan step into the world of charge control optimization to discuss how Iontra is delivering dramatic battery performance improvements without requiring battery cell and pack redesign, and creatin…

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This Week in Cleantech (9/15/23) — RE+, lithium discovery, and battery fires 13:53

3M ago13:53

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This Week in Cleantech is a new, weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less. Produced by Renewable Energy World and Tigercomm, This Week in Cleantech will air every Friday in the Factor This! podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. This week’s episode features Bloomberg energy reporter Mar…

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Siemens Foundation: $30 Million For Inclusive EV Workforce Development 38:12

3M ago38:12

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Siemens Foundation CEO David Etzwiler talks with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan about the foundation's new $30 million initiative in the US "to drive inclusive workforce development in the electric vehicle charging sector," the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and more.

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Siemens Foundation: $30 Million For Inclusive EV Workforce Development 38:12

3M ago38:12

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Siemens Foundation CEO David Etzwiler talks with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan about the foundation's new $30 million initiative in the US "to drive inclusive workforce development in the electric vehicle charging sector," the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and more.By CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI, Tesla

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Green hydrogen is 'under attack,' Plug Power boss says 50:38

3M ago50:38

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The stakes couldn't be higher. The Inflation Reduction Act launched a market for green hydrogen. But more than a year later the Treasury Department is still working out the details for critical tax incentives. The delay has provided room for a multi-million-dollar battle to flare up between trade groups and environmentalists. And nothing less than …

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This Week in Cleantech (9/8/23) — Texas' battery betrayal, the billionaires behind climate denial, and Biden's EV boost 16:06

3M ago16:06

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This Week in Cleantech is a new, weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less. Produced by Renewable Energy World and Tigercomm, This Week in Cleantech will air every Friday in the Factor This! podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. This week’s episode features MIT Tech Review climate and c…

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Interconnection and permitting get their moment. Is it enough? 41:33

3M ago41:33

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Clogged interconnection queues and an inefficient permitting process have the attention of federal policymakers. At last. But even big recent wins leave much work to be done. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Order 2023 is a positive first step, advocates say, despite its favoring utility interests. Siting guidelines for transmission and c…

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This Week in Cleantech (9/1/23) — Gulf offshore wind dud, Google’s solar AI, and Las Vegas Sphere goes green 18:29

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This Week in Cleantech is a new, weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less. Produced by Renewable Energy World and Tigercomm, This Week in Cleantech will air every Friday in the Factor This! podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. This week’s episode features Reuters correspondent Nichola…

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How Utah—yes, Utah—found itself at the cutting edge of the energy transition 1:14:32

3M ago1:14:32

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On a quest to find the cutting edge of the energy transition, Utah is unlikely to be the first stop. It may not even make the itinerary. A Republican governor and supermajority legislature lead the state. Rocky Mountain Power, a historically conservative, vertically integrated utility, supplies most of its electricity (and the biggest source is coa…

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Community Solar Benefits & Growth 48:26

3M ago48:26

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What is community solar? Why is community solar truly unique and growing in popularity? How much can community solar grow? Ben Frank, Senior Director of National Sales—Commercial & Industrial at SolarEdge Technologies, and Stuart Flanagan, Principal at Newport Renewables, talk with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan about these matters.…

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Community Solar Benefits & Growth 48:26

3M ago48:26

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What is community solar? Why is community solar truly unique and growing in popularity? How much can community solar grow? Ben Frank, Senior Director of National Sales—Commercial & Industrial at SolarEdge Technologies, and Stuart Flanagan, Principal at Newport Renewables, talk with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan about these matters.…

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