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Nico Johnson interviews solar industry leaders every week to uncover the tactics and tips you can use to lead the solar revolution in the Americas.
Are data centers starting to bypass the grid? A growing share of planned projects are pairing with behind-the-meter generation, and the shif...
Most people [who have been in the industry awhile] have opinions about SunEdison. This is one of the first times Ahmad Chatila and Jigar Sha...
Dean Solon has always been a pattern matcher. Across projects, conversations, and time in the field, he’s constantly picking up on what’s ch...
You can now plug solar panels into a wall outlet in some states. No permits. No installer or electrician even required? Just… plug it in. So...
What does it actually take to earn trust at the highest levels of utility-scale solar? Tyler Nelson has a perspective few in the industry ca...
Most energy professionals believe the data will win. John Szoka did too. After a career in the military and time in the North Carolina legis...
If it takes more than one meeting to explain what you do, you have a messaging problem. In this live conversation from Intersolar North Amer...
Nico had the chance to sit down in person with today’s guest — and as you’d expect, that face-to-face conversation brings a level of depth,...
Every year, the industry says the same thing. “C&I solar is about to take off!” And yet, it never quite scales the way we expect. Could this...
What do you do when your entire market disappears? That’s not a thought experiment for Michael Bergey . It’s the story of his career. Long b...
The residential solar playbook did not just change. It got torn up. If you are still operating like yesterday’s incentives, product assumpti...
Long duration energy storage has spent years sitting in the “we’ll need it someday” category. Not anymore. As grid strain grows, data center...
Most conversations about agrivoltaics stay at the surface. Rebekah Pierce didn’t set out to become a voice for solar. She was trying to solv...
AI isn’t just increasing demand for electricity - it’s changing how power behaves. In this Tactical Tuesday, Nico Johnson sits down with Jon...
Russell Gold has spent years explaining the energy transition from the outside. First as one of The Wall Street Journal’s leading energy rep...
Most C&I solar projects don’t fall short because of the solar itself. They struggle because deals aren’t structured correctly, markets are m...
Clean energy is winning on cost. Solar and storage are cheaper than ever. Deployment is accelerating. The economics are undeniable. So why d...
If you want to understand where the energy industry is heading, pay attention to the journalists tracking it every day. Thankfully, we get t...
What does serious capital actually look for in the energy transition? In this episode, Nico sits down with Brendan Bell , Co-Founder of Alig...
From Davos to data centers, Axios reporter explains the new rules of power. Amy Harder is one of the most widely read and respected reporter...
For nearly a decade, Abby Hopper served as President and CEO of SEIA, the Solar Energy Industries Association, representing the U.S. solar i...
Every year, there is a new “crisis” in solar. And yet… the industry keeps growing. With leadership transition underway at the Solar Energy I...
Most energy projects look solid on paper. Fewer stay on track in the field. Brandon Moss sees the difference every day. Energy demand is ris...
Listen to the full 2.5 hour episode here: https://suncast.media/episodes/900 Most companies don’t fail because of strategy. They fail becaus...
Battery storage is scaling fast. But scaling portfolios exposes weaknesses most owners never see coming. As projects move from single sites...
“This is not an offensive play. It’s a defensive play. It’s a must win.” That’s how Sheldon Kimber describes AI for companies like Google. I...
T.J. Rodgers has built — and rebuilt — billion-dollar companies across semiconductors, energy, storage, and manufacturing. In this 2.5-hour...
Conference season is back, and if you are heading to Intersolar and Energy Storage North America 2026, this episode is your unfair advantage...
Modern founders spend years building toward a hopeful exit or liquidity event. Almost no one talks about what comes after the acquisition. I...
Want to grow a billion-dollar business? You need better systems, not just better ideas. Adam James has had a front-row view as Energy Impact...
The solar industry scaled faster than almost anyone expected. But in the rush to deploy, one part of the system never fully got built. In th...
What goes through Alex Honnold’s mind when he’s thousands of feet off the ground without a rope? After his first-ever Taipei 101 Live Broadc...
Clean energy should be easy to finance. The money exists. The technology works. The demand is real. And yet, projects stall. Deals drag. Cap...
Data centers aren’t the problem. They’re the stress test. As AI-driven demand surges, the grid is being pushed in ways it was never designed...
What does a modern energy company actually look like? In this episode, Nick Chaset, CEO of Octopus Energy US , joins Nico Johnson to explore...
Big things come in small packages. Could something smaller than a deck of cards be instrumental in our ability to meet the needs of the ener...
The power grid isn’t just growing (at unprecedented rates!) It’s becoming more complex, more distributed, and harder to manage. In this epis...
The energy grid is facing a challenge unlike anything we’ve seen before. Think about this: one Virginia co-op has over 20 GW of demand in it...
2025 was a year of hardship for many, yet it was also a crucible for entrepreneurs, developing grit, resilience and perspective. We were abl...
What do a struggling mom in Georgia and a solar installer named Jim have in common? Their stories can change elections and shape public perc...
🎄 Pull up a chair and pour some eggnog. It’s time for the first-ever SunCast Christmas episode. This special holiday edition brings togethe...
Can the city known for oil & gas become the center of clean energy? In this powerhouse episode, we meet Jane Stricker , SVP of Energy Transi...
Solar is finally getting smarter. And faster - thanks to…robots? Recorded live at RE+ 2025, this episode takes you behind the scenes of sola...
Most people in solar avoid the uncomfortable conversation: what happens when systems age, warranties expire, components fail, and the origin...
The rules of the game have changed. Have you figured out the OB3 playbook? From massive tax credit shifts to permitting bottlenecks and fore...
AI is pushing the grid to its limits — and transformers are now the critical path for both data centers and renewable projects. Today’s gues...
What’s your plan when the power goes out? If you think a generator is your only option, think again.Today’s conversation, live from our RE+...
“Speed to Power” is the new race — but can the grid keep up? Hyperscalers, AI, and industrial demand are pushing load growth from flat to ve...
This Giving Tuesday, SunCast brings you three powerful stories of how clean energy is transforming communities, saving lives, and unlocking...
Can getting a solar permit be as fast as ordering takeout? Permitting may be the most boring part of solar, but it's also the biggest bottle...