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Doug McLeod jumps on a zoom call with Josh to review the upcoming Hawaii Energy Conference streaming event.

https://hawaiienergyconference.com/

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Imagining a Just Recovery. What would that look like for the grid?

Please join us online July 30th for a robust discussion of how the energy sector can and should respond to our current challenges by creating a “just” electrical grid.

The Hawaiʻi Energy Conference understands our energy systems do not exist in a vacuum. COVID-19 has laid bare the stark reality of pre-existing inequalities in our society. The elderly, the poor, and minorities have suffered tremendously in the pandemic’s wake. Peaceful, sometimes violent, forms of protest make it painfully evident that an equitable or just recovery is the only path forward to heal our communities.

Not everything is bad news. The planet experienced an unexpected respite from air pollution, and a slowdown in carbon loading to the atmosphere. But the lessened impact to our ecosystem came at an extraordinary economic cost. As we move forward, what strategies will policy makers and regulators use to achieve results that benefit broad swaths of society? How will utilities and companies in the energy sector contribute?

Recognizing the importance of these issues across the globe, and as a Mahalo (Thank you) for all those who have supported the Conference in the past, admission for this three-hour event will be FREE.

DATE: July 30

TIME: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm HST

VENUE: Online

After receiving a press release from Hawaiian Electric, Josh sits down with Jim Kelley to review the impacts of this major investment in Hawaii's electricity generation infrastructure.

"news release from Hawaiian Electric outlining how 29 planned renewable projects represent $3.5-$4 billion in clean energy investment in Hawaiʻi. The jobs and revenue generated by these projects can contribute to the state’s economic recovery.

These projects, along with the continued expansion of private rooftop solar, have the potential to move Hawaiian Electric to a renewable portfolio standard of more than 60 percent by the end of 2025, up from about 28 percent today."

Here’s a link to b roll: https://hawaiianelectric.box.com/s/d2vx2i5ymrry70hmv1qf5iixylssft19

Good fun chatting with Kyle of Solar.com in the Midwest Solar Expo's Virbela Virtual Tradeshow Platform!

Solar.com is in the process of taking its service to all 50 states and is on the lookout for installers in the state of Hawaii at this time.

Back into the studio with restrictions in Maui finally lifting, the team has a chance to revisit the energy of SolarCoaster shows past.

There's nothing like a live show with your guests at the Mic!

Jason Fellerman - Crypto & Smart Contract enthusiast joins Brian Thomas of Fairwinds Wealth Management to dig into the potential of virtual interaction platforms ....currently being used for Solar Trade Shows like MWSE and NASEW.

Having just emerged from their first week of virtual shows the guys push the envelope and consider where this technology might take us in the upcoming months and years?!!

Could there be a virtual software and hardware tech bubble ahead as Host Jason Verkaart postulates?!

We certainly can see a bright future for this technology and look forward to upcoming shows where co-developers of the VR headset Occulus are poised to make some big announcements..only on the SolarCoaster!!!

Another wonderful chat with the Innergex folks to talk two new projects culminating in four successful bids across Big Island, Oahu and Maui.

RFP Phase 2 awards when complete will take Maui from high 30% renewable position to the 80% range. Our pursuit of 100% clean energy is happening.

Tune in and get your BIG solar updates here at the SolarCoaster Maui!

Join us in the Midwest Solar Expo's Virbela platform with Jake Rozmaryn and get a taste of what to expect from this upcoming virtual solar trade show!

Ooooh the days of CES 2020 !!

We just loved digging into the real world tech that's about to be put to use and tested in the Woven City concept at the base of Mount Fuji!

Autonomous driving is basically here and this interview speaks to the changes we can expect to encounter in this new space. How do we fill our new found free time? What luxuries await?

From aromatherapy to massage chairs to personalized music and video choices all coordinated to help you play your new role in the navigation of the future.

Another two great interviews from the beginning of SPI 2019. This time with Brenda Chew and Mac Keller of SEPA.

Brenda is a Senior Manager, Research and Mac is a Senior Analyst, Research at SEPA.

They both shared fresh insights into SEPAs work and plans for the future.

If your into non-wires alternatives and pairing flow batteries with lithium to get the best out of both storage technologies this might just be your type of show!

Aloha !!

FOR OUR THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW!!:

Our first Zoom Webinar! aired on AMFM Radio in Maui County and subsequently Podcasted!

North America Smart Energy Week

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How are companies in the solar & storage industry adapting to the COVID crisis? With shutdowns and slowdowns across the U.S. and the world, what are solar & storage companies doing to mitigate this economic downturn, while also keeping an eye on future growth? This webinar will explore different perspectives on navigating the current market conditions that lead to future success.

On this webinar:

Lior Handelsman - Vice President, Marketing and Product Strategy & Founder at SolarEdge Technologies

Brian Warshay - Principal, Energy Storage and DERs at DNV GL

Josh Porter & Jason Verkaart - Hosts at SolarCoaster

Jen Szaro formerly SEPA(Smart Electric Power Alliance) VP of Research - helped us kick off SPI NASEW back in 2019 in Salt Lake City.

We love spending time with the SEPA folks at the start of every show as it is always such an education for us. It gets our minds stirring and on the lookout for the breakout winners at the conference ahead.. tech, companies, people and ideas..SEPA is a great organization to keep tabs on!

https://sepapower.org