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Designing & Optimizing Complex Microgrids - Beyond Solar & Storage with Adib Nasle | EP209

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague interviews Adib Nasle, the co-founder and CEO of Xendee, a company that provides a software platform to design and optimize complex on-site energy systems. The discussion ...

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May 14, 2024

Designing & Optimizing Complex Microgrids - Beyond Solar & Storage with Adib Nasle | EP209

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague interviews Adib Nasle, the co-founder and CEO of Xendee, a company that provides a software platform to design and optimize complex on-site energy systems. The discussion…
May 9, 2024

Let the Sun Shine In: How Churches and Colleges Can Save with Solar with Austin Carr and Jim Keeling | EP208

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague hosts a special live webinar with Austin Carr, founder and president of Greenlink Energy Solutions, and Jim Keeling, a business attorney and partner at Hinshaw law, both …
May 7, 2024

The Promises and Perils of the Hydrogen Economy with Peter Kelly-Detwiler | EP207

The hydrogen economy is all the rage, with billions in government funding and skyrocketing private investment. But should we buy into the hype? Energy and utility guru Peter Kelly-Detwiler joins Tim Montague to separate fact…
April 30, 2024

The Future of Community Solar: Expanding Models, Markets and Scale with Nate Owen of Ampion | EP206

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague talks with Nate Owen, founder and CEO of Ampion, about the evolution and future of community solar. Key topics and takeaways include: - How community solar is moving…
April 23, 2024

Nevados, the Solar Tracker That Adapts to Any Terrain with Yezin Taha | EP205

Solar trackers have swept the utility-scale solar industry in recent years, with single-axis trackers now deployed on a staggering 94% of large-scale projects. While a few big names dominate the tracker market, one company -…
April 16, 2024

Advancements in String Inverter Technology with John Drummond, CPS America | EP204

The solar industry has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, with string inverters playing a pivotal role in this evolution. In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Joh…

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John Weaver

Co-Host

John Weaver, co-host, known as "The Commercial Solar Guy," has over a decade of experience in selling and developing solar power projects - he knows his stuff! John is a writer for PV Magazine USA, where he reports on solar industry data, equipment, manufacturers, trends, legislation, projects, finance and more.

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Tim Montague

Host & Creator

Tim Montague is a solar developer, solar & storage expert, coach, and consultant with over 30 years of experience in technology, sustainability, and triple bottom line business. As President of the Clean Power Consulting Group and host and creator of the Clean Power Hour podcast, Tim has helped dozens of technology entrepreneurs and businesses grow and create a positive impact. His motto is "Let's grow solar & storage!"