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This week we discuss clipping and changes due to dc-coupled systems and EV charging.. 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

This week we discuss a new solar roof product from Suns of Liberty. 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

This week we discuss common questions (and answers) folks have about solar energy. 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

This week we discuss meshed micro-battery systems and how they might be an affordable option for home backup. Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on

This week we demonstrate Open Solar – a free online solar PV design tool. We also explore changes in bi-directional EV charging that may result in V2G becoming mainstream in 2026. Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom

This week we explore some of the free online programs that can help you in designing and monitoring your solar PV system. Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar.

This week we are joined by Robert Schwarzinger, CEO of Sigenergy North America to discuss how the FEOC and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has changed the landscape for companies headquartered in China trying to do business in the

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

This week we take a look at SEIA’s report on the solar industry in 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

This week we take a look at how recent heat waves can affect 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,

This week we take a look at Sodium Batteries: Are they the next big thing in storage technology? Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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. Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students

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. Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a