solar_coaster

Through their interviews at SPI 2018, Josh and Jay take a tour through a number of solar design software options, and also get a look at new mapping technology that is changing the way we plan not just solar, but possibly all building projects!

Once you have a solar system, the work isn't done. Josh and Jay sit down to have a frank conversation about how to keep your solar system running at peak efficiency. With special guest, Sun System Technology CEO Derek Chase!

In the news today, we discuss the purchase of Sonnen by Shell, Large scale hydrogen generation facilities begin construction in Dubai, Amazon invests $700 million in electric truck startup Rivian, and more!

Then, in our feature segment, Josh and Jay get a chance to sit down with the "top men" of Lumin, a Charlottesville based technology company who are helping to bring our homes into the twenty-first century. The Lumin Smart Panel can help take control of energy use by allowing circuit level control and monitoring.

Join Josh and Jay as they revisit their earlier show (episode 39) covering the microinverter innovator and current market leader Enphase Energy. Cofounder Raghu Belur talks about their new amazing product line including:

1. Ensemble

• Introduction of the IQ8 series

• 7 series compatibility with upcoming 3.3kw modular battery

• Launch timeline Q3

• Grid creation

• Backup Power Without batteries?!

• Alexa Command. "Hey Alexa Go Offgrid!"

2. Enphase & NEM+ in Hawaii

• Overview

• Design – cracking the code

• Why this is a great solution

• Massive parallelism / NREL praising micros

• What does it do for other verticles C&I and Utility Scale

3. Legacy Upgrade Program

• Who is eligible

• What are the costs and benefits

Josh and Jay finally get to have the real fusion conversation with Physicist Mark Henderson from the ITER project (without having to contend with airport security).

Come along as they learn about man made fusion's history, progress, and potential future!

Josh and Jay get the opportunity to discuss Pantech Design's Adapt energy automation suite with CEO Troy Morgan. Find out how Adapt can literally transform your house into a home of the future.

Canadian Solar's David Reasenberg joins Josh and Jay in studio to talk story about how Canadian Solar grew from one founding engineer and an idea to trickle charger VW car lot batteries to the 3rd largest producer of solar panels globally and the 2nd largest owner of solar assets around this little blue marble of ours. It's quite a ride. Buckle up and check your height restrictions for your next ride on the SolarCoaster in Maui, HI!

Join Josh and Jay as they explore the coolest new tech of 2019 at CES in Las Vegas!

Call in from the show floor by CEO of Yolk Electronics Nutrient Sen Chang. The guys discuss Sen's amazing Solar Cow project http://yolkstation.com/solar-cow-project/ among other renewable energy standouts like:

https://www.cnet.com/news/solar-and-heat-powered-matrix-powerwatch-2-can-run-a-marathon-with-gps-and-heart-rate/

https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/goal-zero-yeti-tank-ces-2019/

https://www.cnet.com/news/gosun-shows-off-new-solar-oven-at-ces-2019/

https://innovation.engie.com/en/news/news/sustainable-mobility/ces-2019-solar-connected-bike-a-shared-mobility-solution-for-greener-and-more-enjoyable-trans/10869

http://solpad.com/

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/the-bell-nexus-air-taxi-concept-could-be-ubers-first-flying-car/

Josh and Jay sit down with the announcements from a large number of major manufacturers to take a look at what products are coming in 2019 , or even available right now, in order to help you decide which ones are right for your entry into the new energy economy.

Josh and Jay go over what they've learned throughout the 51 previous episodes of 2018. Together with one Porter spawn ( Giullia 14) and one Verkaart spawn (Dylan 11) they take a moment to reflect on the kind of world they want us to leave them. The team announces the newest member of the SolarCoaster Sponsorship Ohana, Pantech Designs. Don't miss this year-end show recap and hear some clues of upcoming big shows and plans for 2019!