Looking Back, Looking Forward

Join us for another episode of The Solar PVcast, recorded live from Solar Nova Scotia's Atlantic Canada Solar Summit! Tune in to hear Rob Milliken, VP of Business Development at Charge Solar share his experience, industry insights, and what’s ahead for solar in Canada!     Catch the episode through…

Breaking Down LONGi's Back Contact Technology

It’s another episode of The Solar PVcast, powered by Shift, recorded live at Solar Nova Scotia's Atlantic Canada Solar Summit in Halifax!  Tune in for an exciting and insightful conversation with Lian Si from Longi Solar, taking a closer look at Back Contact (BC) panel technology. This standout te…

From Classroom to Track: Racing on Solar Power

The Solar PVcast, powered by Shift, was live on location at Solar Nova Scotia's Atlantic Canada Solar Summit in Halifax! Check out this fun and inspiring conversation with August Holder, an environmental engineering student at Dalhousie University and a member of the Dalhousie Solar Car Team. Their…

From Politics to Panels: Dr. Andrew Weaver Goes Solar

In this episode of The Solar PVcast, host Chris Palliser is joined by renowned climate scientist, former Green Party leader, and former BC MLA Dr. Andrew Weaver. Now a proud solar user himself, Dr. Weaver shares what inspired him to make the switch, the new conversations he's having with neighbours…

Growing Power: Agrivoltaics with Sun Cycle Farms

In this episode, we explore the power of agrivoltaics with Jason Bradley from Sun Cycle Farms. By harnessing the principles of bio-mimicry, Sun Cycle is revolutionizing sustainable farming—blending solar energy with agriculture to create a more efficient and resilient system. We discuss the farm’s …

Powering Progress: How Solar Nova Scotia is Leading by Example

In this episode, we sit down with David Brushett, Chair of Solar Nova Scotia, to explore the past, present, and future of solar energy in the province. We discuss some of the big wins Solar Nova Scotia has achieved in moving the industry forward and how they’ve become a trusted voice—even advising …

Pioneering Net-Zero: Michelle Frost’s Solar-Powered Home Journey

Meet Michelle Frost, the proud owner of Central Vancouver Island’s first net-zero home. In this episode of The Solar PVcast, Michelle shares her journey of custom-building a self-sustaining, solar-powered home. We discuss the challenges, rewards, and real value of going net-zero, while busting myth…

Solar Carports: The Made-in-Canada Solution.

In this episode, I sit down with Zac Jolliffe from VCT Group in Ontario to explore the business case for solar and the incredible incentives available. We dive into their innovative Solar Carports—designed with quality materials, EV chargers, rainwater harvesting, and, of course, clean energy gener…

"Don't Murder Your Batteries! How to Keep Your Energy Storage Running Strong"

In this episode, I chat with Steve Unger, Lead Microgrid Developer at Shift, about why batteries are like living, breathing beings—they need care! We dive into how temperature impacts performance, the importance of State of Charge (SOC), and the difference between open-loop and closed-loop systems.…

Live from the Atlantic Canada Solar Summit: The State of Solar in Atlantic Canada

In this episode, I chat with Jessica Scott from Nova Scotia's Department of Natural Resources and Renewables. We explore the state of solar and renewable energy in Atlantic Canada, discuss government initiatives driving clean energy growth, and uncover what makes Nova Scotia a leader in the region'…