This week we're talking with Tom Vocke (THE Tom!) with Lightyear!  He's an electrical engineer who has been part of the transition to solar energy, especially in cars, since 2011.  We spent time asking about the reality of transitioning to renewable energy - he's optimistic about what is possible!  He told us about the limits of solar energy, what a solar cell is made out of, and why solar is getting cheaper!  Right now, the renewable energy industry has its eyes set on increasing efficiency in solar panels and figuring out how to store electricity more effectively, but the reality is there is room for innovation and systemic change everywhere in the energy industry.  We need to put solar panels on everything, and we need to upgrade to smart meters, and we need to ensure that our current power grids can handle the transition.  There's a lot to be done, and a lot of incredible minds, like Tom's, working together to make it possible!  #solarenergy #renewabletransition #renewableenergy #greenenergy #environmentalpodcast