Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast

Funny interview! Sean White interviews the worlds first solar installer Bob. Bob has been installing solar for longer than you can imagine! Bob sometimes works for the aliens on the History Channel.

2020 NEC article 706 Energy Storage Systems (ESS) is the latest in implementing storage technology into the grid and off grid. Lithium battery technology is decreasing in price as the price decreases and as intermittent renewables take over. This podcast is an energetic reading of article 706 and a way to catch up on the code as you drive, exercise or sleep through osmosis.  NEC Article 706 is complimented by Article 690 PV Systems, Article 705 Interconnections and Article 480 batteries. Learn!

This podcast is a reading from NEC Article 690 PV systems [Skip to the next podcast if the NEC is not your cup of tea]. Every 3 years the NEC comes out and I choose to pod-post it for you and my Heatspring Online PV classes. If you are not a technical PV person, you will find listening to this podcast exceptional for insomnia and becoming familiar with solar lingo. When I first read the NEC, I had no idea what it meant, but it did become familiar and was a step towards enlightenment.

In this podcast, Paul Fenn, inventor of Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), discusses their work as a consultant for municipalities, the potential of CCA, the importance of cooperative decision-making, empowering communities through CCA, creating a law on emissions trading, enlisting customers and investors for CCA, and recollections of past experiences.

Paul Fenn, inventor of the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) law, discusses the adoption and benefits of CCA laws in different states. The podcast also explores the complexity of utility bills and the lack of understanding among customers. It highlights the empowering nature of CCA for local communities and its potential to combat climate change. The reluctance of entities to support CCA programs is also discussed, along with the opt-out rates for CCA and the impact of marketing costs on solar energy economics.

Sean White, Author, discusses his book on Solar Photo Voltaic systems becoming the industry standard. Importance of backing up book manuscripts; being productive when flying business class or first class; marketing strategies for niche book launches; and guest's online presence.

The podcast discusses the importance of rapid shutdown in buildings with solar systems to ensure firefighter safety and prevent insurance premiums from increasing. It explores the requirements, distance limitations, and amendments related to rapid shutdown for photovoltaic systems. The episode also delves into the regulations and standards outlined in the National Electrical Code for controlled conductors that shut down within 30 seconds. Additionally, the podcast explores the concept of rapid shutdown in different types of buildings and the significance of rapid shutdown signs for firefighters.

The podcast discusses the exponential growth of solar energy and energy storage, driven by decreasing costs and increasing efficiency of solar modules. It explores the evolution of technology from bicycles to solar and energy storage, highlighting the impact of bicycles on social interactions and advancements in space exploration. The podcast also explores the potential of space-based solar power, the rapid expansion of solar installations globally, and predictions for the future of energy storage. Additionally, it discusses the concept of space-based solar power revolutionizing the industry and the connection between solar production and coal in China.

The National Electrical Code (NEC) is the most thoroughly detailed Code for installing PV systems in the world. Join us for a brief overview.