Épisodes

  • Why the AI revolution will NOT happen as advertised
    Aug 4 2026

    This week we take a look at the resources that would be required to construct the AI data center build out as proposed - and why that it is simply not going to happen.

    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
  • Salvaging solar panels, plus state of solar in 2026
    Jul 28 2026

    This week we take a look at a new report from SEIA giving us a snapshot of the solar industry for the first part of 2026.

    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 9 min
  • How record heat waves affect your electric bill
    Jul 14 2026

    This week we take a look at how record heat waves such as was just experienced across the US affect energy production and your electric bill.

    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 1 min
  • Sodium Batteries: Are they the next big thing in storage technology?
    Jun 30 2026

    This week we take a look sodium ion batteries - are they the next big thing in energy storage?

    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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    58 min
  • 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