The Solar PVcast
The Solar PVcast
Playlist by The Solar PVcastPowered by Shift & hosted by Chris Palliser, The Solar PVcast is a podcast exploring solar power and the role it plays in improving our lives and our planet.59 clip(s) in playlist
Net-Metering to Net-Billing: Navigating the Coming Solar PV Self-Generation Policies
In this episode of The Solar PVcast, we sit down with Steve Unger, Lead of Microgrid Development at Shift, to discuss the future of net-metering as it transitions to net-billing under the new self-generation policies being adopted by utility companies. Steve breaks down the reasons behind this shi…
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Maximizing Solar Savings: BC Hydro Rebates and Greener Homes Loan Program
In this episode of The Solar PVcast, we sit down with Daniel Giam, Founder of GETS Energy, to discuss the exciting new solar rebates from BC Hydro. We'll answer some of the most frequently asked questions about these rebates and explore how they integrate with the current Greener Homes Loan Program…
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Dan Balaban on Solar in Canada: Discussing the Travers Solar Project
In this episode, we sit down with Dan Balaban, CEO of Greengate Power, to explore his insights on solar energy in Canada. We touch on the recent moratorium on solar projects in Alberta, discuss the importance of healing the energy divide across the country, and take an in-depth look at Canada's lar…
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Solar Innovation Unleashed: Exploring the Hybrid Power Tree
In this episode we dive into the world of solar innovation with a groundbreaking approach: the Hybrid Power Tree. Joining us is John Coffman, a leading figure from Commercial Solar, to unravel the mysteries and potentials of this revolutionary technology. John provides insights into the unique fea…
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Canada's First Off-Grid Solar Brewery
In this episode of Solar PVcast, join us for a fascinating conversation with Phil Audet, the visionary owner of Arbru Canada's first completely off-grid solar-powered brewery located in Mallorytown, Ontario. Phil shares his journey, intertwining his background in solar energy with his passion for c…
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Thriving Insect Habitats in Solar Energy Sites
In this episode we sit down with Lee Walston, landscape ecologist and environmental scientist from the Argonne National Laboratory, and discuss the transformative effects of solar energy facilities on local ecosystems. Lee shares insights from a groundbreaking 5-year field study examining vegetatio…
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Inside Canada's First Net Zero Village
Join us for an engaging conversation as we explore the groundbreaking initiatives of the Village of Stirling, Alberta, the first net zero village in Canada. In this episode, we sit down with Chief Administrative officer, Scott Donselaar to delve into how Stirling utilizes multiple solar arrays to p…
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A Tennessee Perspective on Solar Power in North America
In this episode of The Solar PVcast, Chris sits down with Ed Rottmann, CEO of the Chroma Energy Group, for an insightful discussion on the solar industry from a Tennessee perspective. The conversation delves into Rottmann's journey to renewables, how solar plays a vital role in the Tennessee energy…
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Empowering Change: Solar Energy's Role in the David Suzuki Foundation's Vision
In this engaging episode, we sit down with Stephen Thomas, the Clean Energy Manager at the David Suzuki Foundation, to delve into his passion for sustainability and renewable energy. Stephen gives us an insider's perspective on the foundation's mission, sharing its core values and commitment to tra…
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Revolutionizing Solar with Perovskite Technology
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Perovskite technology, a groundbreaking advancement in solar energy. Joining us is the esteemed Dr. Sahar Sam, Chief Scientific Officer and co-founder of Solaires, a pioneering company at the forefront of this innovative field. Dr. Sahar Sam sheds lig…
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