#153: The Portable Solar Revolution with Gismo Power

Mar 24, 2026

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In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we sit down with Antonia Ginsberg-Klemmt, CEO of Gismo Power, to explore a deceptively simple idea that could reshape access to clean energy: portable solar infrastructure. Antonia explains how her company’s MEGA (Mobile Electricity Generating Appliance) turns a standard parking space into a solar-powered EV charging station using a foldable, mobile solar carport. Originally inspired by her own experience charging an EV in a sunny Florida parking lot, the system is designed to remove the biggest barrier many people face in the energy transition—the need to own a home or rooftop.

Key Points:

Portable solar could close the clean energy access gap – Gismo Power’s mobile solar carport allows renters and EV drivers without rooftop access to generate their own electricity wherever they park.
Distributed solar may strengthen, not weaken, the grid – Research from national labs suggests systems like these can help balance demand by generating power directly where it is consumed.
Portable solar has resilience benefits – During outages and disasters, systems like the MEGA can operate off-grid with batteries, providing essential electricity for homes, vehicles, and emergency response.
Antonia Ginsberg-Klemmt, CEO of Gismo Power, LinkedIn
Lisa Ann Pinkerton, Earthlings 2.0 Host, CEO of Technica Communications, and Founder of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability, LinkedIn

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