Épisodes

  • Defecting from the Grid - not just for "preppers" anymore
    Jun 16 2026

    This week we take a look at grid defection - are technology, utility policies, and economics at the point where it just does not make sense to stay connected to the grid?

    Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in solar that week.

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    1 h et 3 min
  • State of Community Solar under Trump 2.0
    Jun 9 2026

    This week we take a look at community solar - what is it, what has changed in recent years, and how is it fairing under the current administration in Washington.

    Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in solar that week.

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    1 h et 3 min
  • Cheap panels may prove to be very expensive - is solar becoming more unreliable
    Jun 2 2026

    This week we take a look at growing concern that the race to the bottom (when it comes to price) for solar panels is leading to a decline in the durability of the panels and an increase in manufacturing defects.

    Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in solar that week.

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    1 h
  • Developing solar projects in Liberia
    May 26 2026

    This week we are joined by Chip Pickering of Pickering Energy Solutions who discusses the challenges and successes his company has had in developing solar energy systems in Liberia.

    Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in solar that week.

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    1 h
  • The state of electricity for 2026: NEMA's Grid Reliability Study
    May 19 2026

    This week we take a look at predictions made by a few reports that recently were released - just what is the state of the grid and the part that renewables will play in it over the coming years?

    Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in solar that week.

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    1 h et 5 min
  • Solar just got smarter: How PCS and EMS are changing the way we design, install and use energy
    May 12 2026

    This week we take a look at how PCS (power control systems) and EMS (energy management systems) are changing the scope and functionality of solar energy systems and what we can expect from them in the future.

    Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in solar that week.

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    1 h et 6 min
  • Space data centers, small nuclear reactors and other dumb ideas from big tech
    Apr 28 2026

    This week we take a look really stupid ideas that are being promoted by big tech - specifically small nuclear reactors, space-based data centers and the hydrogen economy.

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    1 h et 4 min
  • Transformers: the Grid's Achilles Heel
    Apr 14 2026

    This week we take a look at transformers - those metal cylinders that you almost never notice hanging on phone poles until they fail and disrupt your life - possibly for months.

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    1 h et 2 min