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Session #2 doesn't disappoint as Roger walks us through some of the more nuanced value propositions of Shipping Container Living.

Josh is sold and plans on taking full advantage of Maui County's new double ADU for R TMK's!

Keep on the lookout www.tinyhousecontainer.com

David Grinspoon outlines our approach and timeline to travel & settlement within our solar system. Plan B?

Linh Tran of LG Chem calls in and shares LG's expereince donating 30k masks to installers around the USA.

Josh and Jay take some time to look at the Green tech' s revised outlook on the solar industry in 2020 in news and events.

Lanai's Sensei Retreat looks more like a "tech startup than a wellness retreat"

Jump on the Coaster with Josh & Jay and hear all about new methods to integrate and monitor solar, storage and EV systems in one platform.

https://www.manamonitoring.com/

Zoltan has created a top 15 global monitoring company right here in Maui harnessing the cutting edge experience here in the Hawaii marketplace and exporting this expertise to the world.

SHOW NOTES:

Global

https://www.pv-tech.org/news/spanish-pv-hits-historic-generation-record-in-month-of-lockdown

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/solar-firm-azuri-helping-off-155400660.html

https://www.pv-magazine.com/2020/04/03/golden-pv-panels-for-balcony-solar-systems/

https://www.pv-magazine.com/2020/04/02/solaria-sues-canadian-solar-for-patent-infringement-on-pv-cell-shingling-tech/

Tech

https://www.pv-magazine.com/2020/04/02/solaria-sues-canadian-solar-for-patent-infringement-on-pv-cell-shingling-tech/ https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/30/tech/solar-windows-ubiquitous-energy-california/index.html

https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/solar-panel-landfill-deemed-safe-as-recycling-options-grow

Resi

https://energynews.us/digests/residential-solar-installers-see-work-disappear-amid-pandemic/

National

https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/sungevity-again-lays-off-nearly-400-employees-citing-coronavirus

https://www.record-bee.com/2020/04/02/californias-next-renewable-energy-goal-a-million-solar-batteries/

https://www.wired.com/story/solar-panels-best-social-fad-ever/

Hawaii

https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2020/03/27/morning-brief-hawaii-is-installing-batteries-to-support-solar-and-wind-ted-danson-on-energy-storage/

https://www.energy-storage.news/news/virtual-community-meetings-held-for-input-on-hawaiian-electrics-1378gwh-ene

https://cleantechnica.com/2020/04/01/hawaiian-electric-plans-nearly-1-gigawatt-hour-of-battery-storage-mostly-from-tesla-megapacks/

http://redgreenandblue.org/2020/04/03/100-renewable-energy-hawaii-adds-1-gigawatt-hour-battery-storage-mostly-tesla-megapacks/

https://electrek.co/2020/03/29/tesla-biggest-batteries-world-hawaii-megapacks/

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/trumps-war-on-solar-power-968511/

Maui

https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2020/04/hawaiian-electric-proposes-its-own-self-build-battery-storage-in-pulehu/

Transpo

https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2020/04/03/social-distancing-makes-powering-evs-with-solar-a-good-idea/

Finance

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/u-solar-market-hit-2020-134501384.html

The SolarCoaster covers the fast evolving community, business and government response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

We start out with a call in from Linda Puppolo from Maui County, discussing the new website to cover unemployment claims, training, SBA loans.

https://www.mauiamericanjobcenter.com/

William Giese of HSEA calls in and reviews how the solar industry in Hawaii is responding.

http://www.hsea.org/

We wrap the show with a call in from Jen Oberg sharing her experience of Sewing masks for medical professionals around Maui county.

Email to:

Julie MacMillan - [email protected]

SHOW NOTES:

Global

https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/economics-of-european-solar-braced-to-ride-out-coronavirus-storm

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-27/global-solar-wind-growth-will-be-erased-this-year-rystad-says

Tech

https://cleantechnica.com/2020/03/26/solar-fuel-yep-its-a-genuine-artificial-leaf/

Resi

C&I

National

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidblackmon/2020/03/25/solar-ceo-expand-investment-tax-credit-to-include-domestic-oil-and-gas/#5a8a4ff63c06

https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2020/03/26/guide-to-installing-residential-solar-amid-a-global-pandemic/

https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/much-u.s-solar-manufacturing-continues-despite-covid-19-restrictions

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2020/03/tesla-plans-to-retool-solar-panel-factory-to-make-medtronic-ventilators/

Hawaii

https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/03/1059832

https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2020/03/27/morning-brief-hawaii-is-installing-batteries-to-support-solar-and-wind-ted-danson-on-energy-storage/

https://bigislandnow.com/2020/03/13/rising-sun-solar-implements-precautions-due-to-covid-19/

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2020/03/11/uh-team-wins-heco-challenge/

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/03/25/breaking-news/developer-of-palehua-wind-farm-in-waianae-withdraws-its-bid/

Finance

https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/03/26/why-general-electric-vivint-solar-and-clean-energy.aspx

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-27/global-solar-wind-growth-will-be-erased-this-year-rystad-says

Interested in breakthrough new PV module that you can literally "stick" on your roof?

Sunflare (https://www.sunflaresolar.com/) is an amazing technology that offers some unique value propositions:

1. Ease of installation on certain roof types like standing seem

2. Reduced labor and BOS expenses

3. Lower weight for structurally compromised buildings

4. 10X reduction in carbon emissions during manufacture in comparison with silicon

5. Great method to incorporate solar energy into vehicles

Tune in to hear Elizabeth Sanders of Sunflare give us the run down of this fun new product with big industry implications.

Show Notes:

Global

https://www.pv-tech.org/news/china-solar-exports-fall-over-57-month-on-month-in-february-2020

https://www.energymatters.com.au/renewable-news/covid-19-to-stop-solar-power-world-record-in-tracks/

https://www.pv-magazine.com/2020/03/20/how-covid-19-is-halting-solar-development-in-germany/

https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2020/03/19/forget-toilet-paper-consumers-are-panic-buying-solar-pv/

National

https://www.pv-tech.org/news/tesla-to-provisionally-shutter-buffalo-pv-factory-amid-covid-19-concerns

https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2020/03/19/how-to-keep-selling-solar-in-an-era-of-social-distancing/

https://thehill.com/changing-america/sustainability/infrastructure/488402-solar-energy-industry-disrupted-by-coronavirus

Hawaii

https://bigislandnow.com/2020/03/13/rising-sun-solar-implements-precautions-due-to-covid-19/

Transpo

https://www.sunreef-yachts.com/en/news/the-greener-side-of-luxury-on-board-the-sunreef-60-e

Finance

https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/03/20/why-solar-energy-stocks-are-a-great-buy-now.aspx

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4333085-vivint-solar-is-facing-major-challenges

Speaking with ISP solar we learn about the many advantages of the ISP tracking module.

http://ispsolar.com/

Show Notes:

Global

https://www.eenews.net/stories/1062562335

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tesla-china-solar/tesla-advertises-for-solar-energy-storage-staff-in-china-idUSKBN20T2C0

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/mar/12/wind-and-solar-plants-will-soon-be-cheaper-than-coal-in-all-big-markets-around-world-analysis-finds

Tech

https://www.inverse.com/innovation/solar-cell-design

https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2020-03-05/is-hydropower-key-to-a-clean-energy-future

https://cleantechnica.com/2020/03/12/ossiaco-has-built-the-one-home-solar-inverter-to-rule-them-all/

C&I

https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/goldman-sachs-and-greenskies-alums-launch-new-distributed-solar-venture-telos

National

https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/us-storage-industry-achieved-biggest-ever-quarter-year-in-2019

https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/falling-us-solar-plus-storage-prices-start-to-level-as-batteries-supersize-56971432

https://www.businessinsider.com/states-upholding-paris-climate-agreement-combat-climate-changehttps://energynews.us/2020/03/10/midwest/minnesota-couples-idea-aims-to-keep-solar-panels-free-of-snow-buildup/

https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/vivint-solar-ceo-admits-to-being-behind-on-storage-but-promises-to-catch-up

Hawaii

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/02/27/hawaii-news/hawaii-added-nearly-2500-solar-jobs-in-2019-ranked-10th-in-growth-report-says/

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2020/03/11/uh-team-wins-heco-challenge/

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/02/12/breaking-news/renewable-energy-rises-28-in-2019-hawaiian-electric-says/

https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/microgrids/

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/02/20/1987607/0/en/SPI-Energy-Co-Ltd-Completes-sales-of-5-Solar-Plants-in-Oahu-Hawaii.html

https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2020/03/05/utility-scale-7-5-mw-solar-project-to-come-online.html

https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2020/02/26/oahu-solar-permits-up-95-year-over-year.htmlhttps://bigislandnow.com/2020/03/13/rising-sun-solar-implements-precautions-due-to-covid-19/

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2020/03/08/hawaii-news/bill-to-plant-1m-trees-each-year-in-hawaii-moves-to-senate/

Maui

https://hawaiienergyconference.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RbUWVD3ylY&feature=youtu.be.

Transpo

https://www.techradar.com/news/the-fisker-ocean-has-a-solar-roof-that-provides-1000-miles-of-future-proof-power

Finance

https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/03/12/sedg.aspx

Innergex continued its lengthy community engagement process with an open house last week at MEDB's Malcom Center in Kihei to:

"share some of the preliminary results of the archaeological and environmental studies that were conducted over the past year."

Date: Time: Location:

Thursday, March 5, 2020 Anytime between 10 am to 8 pm Malcolm Center, MEDB Ke Alahele Center Suite 5 - 1305 North Holopono Street, Kihei, HI 96753

SolarCoaster staff attended and was able to sit down with representatives of Pacific Legacy and Tetra Inc to learn about these findings first hand.

https://www.innergex.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Paeahu-Biological-Survey-Report_Initial-Draft_January-2020.pdf

https://www.innergex.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/PAEAHU_SOLAR_2018-11-22_COLLIERS_MEMO_LAND_ADJACENT_SOLAR_FARMS.pdf

https://www.innergex.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/PAEAHU_SOLAR_2018-12-15_TETRATECH_MEMO_DIRTY_POWER_SOLAR_FARM.pdf

https://www.innergex.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Paeahu-Archaeological-Inventory-Survey_Initial-Draft_Report_January-2020.pdf

https://www.innergex.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/COMMUNITY-FEEDBACK_PAEAHU_V3_FINAL_2019-08-15.pdf

https://www.innergex.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/PAEAHU_SOLAR_PROJECT_FAST_FACTS_20190426.pdf

https://www.innergex.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Paeahu_Handout.pdf

https://www.innergex.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Paeahu-Community-Outreach-and-Engagement-Report-Interviews-and-Recommendations_FINAL_Janauary-2020.pdf

NEWS & EVENTS LINKS/NOTES:

https://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Solar-Energy/China-Could-Start-A-New-Solar-Price-War.html

https://www.pv-magazine.com/2020/03/05/egypt-evaluating-solar-desalinators/

• Tech

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200304141441.htm

https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2020/03/05/how-will-the-new-generation-of-500-watt-panels-shape-the-solar-industry/

• Hawaii

https://www.thegardenisland.com/2020/02/26/hawaii-news/kiuc-ahead-of-the-production-goal/

• Maui

Hawaiian Electric invites community to help shape Maui’s clean energy future

Panel discussion, information stations sharing efforts to meet clean energy goals

KAHULUI, Feb. 24, 2020 – Ever wonder how Hawai‘i will be powered by 100 percent renewable energy by 2045? As communities will play an important part in achieving this goal, Hawaiian Electric invites Maui residents to learn more about the work to meet clean energy milestones and take part in the company’s planning process to identify options for moving the islands toward a clean energy future.

The public is invited to join this community discussion on Thursday, March 12 at the Hawaiian Electric - Kahului Auditorium (210 W. Kamehameha Ave., Kahului). From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., attendees are invited to visit information stations and meet staff to learn about topics ranging from rooftop solar programs to electrification of transportation. A panel discussion will follow from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Participating in the discussion will be:

• Rhiannon Chandler-‘Iao, Executive Director, Waiwai Ola Waterkeepers Hawaiian Islands

• Colton Ching, Senior Vice President, Planning and Technology, Hawaiian Electric

• Rebecca Dayhuff Matsushima, Director, Renewable Acquisitions, Hawaiian Electric

• Dick Mayer, Coordinator, Alliance for Maui Community Associations

• Michele McLean, Director, Department of Planning, County of

Maui

• Chris Reynolds, Director, Operational Technology, Hawaiian Electric

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RbUWVD3ylY&feature=youtu.be.

• Transpo & Renewables

https://www.techradar.com/news/the-fisker-ocean-has-a-solar-roof-that-provides-1000-miles-of-future-proof-power

Finance

• RECORDING OF MACRO VOICES Podcast - ERIK TOWNSEND #209 with Jesse Felder

With the close of a precipitous drop in the financial markets on our heels, the SolarCoaster team digs into the latest happenings in all things energy.

Global uncertainty brought on by the Coronavirus COVID-19 epidemic is a big topic of discussion with Jason giving first hand accounts of the effect on Japanese commerce and daily life in Osaka.

Brian Thomas reflects on the week in the markets and how ESG stock, ETF's and his strategies are fairing. Check out Fair winds wealth management to learn more. https://www.fairwindswealth.com/

Doug Mcleod, Conference chair joins us in studio to talk Equity in Energy at the upcoming 7th annual Hawaii Energy Conference scheduled for 3/18-3/19 at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center right here in our home Maui county.

*SPECIAL UPDATE - At the time of airing/uploading the conference is scheduled to proceed as planned.

Main Show Focus Notes with HEC Chair:

https://hawaiienergyconference.com/

https://hawaiienergyconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020_HEC_Media_Kit.pdf

https://hawaiienergyconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020-HEC-Program.pdf

https://www.smud.org/en/Corporate/About-us/News-and-

Media/2019/2019/SMUD-reaches-1000-all-electric-homes-milestone-in-innovative-approach-to-reducing-greenhouse-gases

News and Events Notes contributing to this show:

Global

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-02-28/china-solar-coronavirus

https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/the-solar-industrys-new-power-player-oil-majors

https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2020/02/28/chinese-solar-production-juggernaut-rumbles-on/

Tech

https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1127287_electrify-america-gets-30-solar-powered-ev-charging-stations-for-rural-california

National

https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/natural-gas-is-crushing-wind-and-solar-power-why-isnt-anyone-talking-about-it

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/26/tesla-panasonic-said-to-end-joint-solar-cell-production-at-buffalo-factory.html

Hawaii

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/02/28/hawaii-news/council-committee-moves-out-energy-code-bill/

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/02/27/breaking-news/hawaii-added-nearly-2500-solar-jobs-in-2019-ranked-10th-in-growth-report-says/

https://mauinow.com/2020/02/24/hawaiian-electric-to-host-public-meetings/

https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/20/02/g15372253/spi-energy-co-ltd-completes-sales-of-5-solar-plants-in-oahu-hawaii

https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2020/02/schneider-electric-solars-new-hybrid-inverter-added-to-heco-qualified-equipment-list/

https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2020/02/05/how-to-solve-hawaiis-solar-and-storage-problems/

https://www.greenbiz.com/article/learning-aloha-hawaiis-energy-transformation

Maui

https://www.forbes.com/sites/dipkabhambhani/2020/02/10/talks-near-finish-line-for-larry-ellison-plan-to-buy-islands-utility-assets-from-hawaiian-electric/#50cc0a7a2088

https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2020/02/kahoolawe-fire-burns-2635-acres-spares-base-camp/

Transpo & Renewables

https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/10/21131754/nikola-badger-hydrogen-electric-pickup-truck-specs-photos-battery-range

https://insideevs.com/news/398762/porsche-e718-detailed-probably-coming/

https://www.utilitydive.com/news/at-a-crossroads-the-connected-future-of-evs-solar-energy-storage-and-sof/571370/

Finance

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/wall-street-correction-4-sector-130001321.html

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/aes-achieves-2019-strategic-financial-110000287.html

You gotta check out our last two focus areas from CES 2020:

https://enginuitypowersystems.com/

&

https://ridecake.com/

Next Friday's show Hawaii Energy Conference 2020 Pre-event Radio Show!!

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