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Dec. 11, 2025

Illinois LEADS the Way with MASSIVE Solar Energy Storage

Check Out the Free AI Workshop by Tim Montague, Book Your Seat Now: https://go.cleanpowerhour.com/solar-ai-workshop?utm_source=youtube Check out my new book: Wired for Sun: The Commercial Solar Playbook on Amazon https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/book Growing into large commercial-industrial solar? Book a free consultation with Tim Montague to grow your solar business today! https://calendly.com/tim-montague/coaching_consulting Clean Power…

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Dec. 11, 2025

Trump Wants Stake in Nevada Lithium Mine

Check Out the Free AI Workshop by Tim Montague, Book Your Seat Now: https://go.cleanpowerhour.com/solar-ai-workshop?utm_source=youtube Check out my new book: Wired for Sun: The Commercial Solar Playbook on Amazon https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/book Growing into large commercial-industrial solar? Book a free consultation with Tim Montague to grow your solar business today! https://calendly.com/tim-montague/coaching_consulting Clean Power…

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Dec. 11, 2025

Energy Projects Just Got Faster With AI

#EP323 Building clean energy projects faster starts with better tools. Maryssa Barron, Founder and CEO of BuildQ, joins Tim Montague to discuss how AI transforms energy project development. Maryssa Barron is the founder and CEO of BuildQ, the enterprise AI platform purpose-built for clean energy project teams to accelerate development,…

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Dec. 10, 2025

India's Solar Surge Setting Records and Surpassing US

Check Out the Free AI Workshop by Tim Montague, Book Your Seat Now: https://go.cleanpowerhour.com/solar-ai-workshop?utm_source=youtube Check out my new book: Wired for Sun: The Commercial Solar Playbook on Amazon https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/book Growing into large commercial-industrial solar? Book a free consultation with Tim Montague to grow your solar business today! https://calendly.com/tim-montague/coaching_consulting Clean Power…

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Dec. 10, 2025

Illinois Solar Boom New Laws Drive Massive Growth!

Check Out the Free AI Workshop by Tim Montague, Book Your Seat Now: https://go.cleanpowerhour.com/solar-ai-workshop?utm_source=youtube Check out my new book: Wired for Sun: The Commercial Solar Playbook on Amazon https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/book Growing into large commercial-industrial solar? Book a free consultation with Tim Montague to grow your solar business today! https://calendly.com/tim-montague/coaching_consulting Clean Power…

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Dec. 10, 2025

Energy Storage Surges Past 2025 Goals!

Check Out the Free AI Workshop by Tim Montague, Book Your Seat Now: https://go.cleanpowerhour.com/solar-ai-workshop?utm_source=youtube Check out my new book: Wired for Sun: The Commercial Solar Playbook on Amazon https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/book Growing into large commercial-industrial solar? Book a free consultation with Tim Montague to grow your solar business today! https://calendly.com/tim-montague/coaching_consulting Clean Power…

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Dec. 9, 2025

Why Are EV Trucks Exploding in China?

Check Out the Free AI Workshop by Tim Montague, Book Your Seat Now: https://go.cleanpowerhour.com/solar-ai-workshop?utm_source=youtube Check out my new book: Wired for Sun: The Commercial Solar Playbook on Amazon https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/book Growing into large commercial-industrial solar? Book a free consultation with Tim Montague to grow your solar business today! https://calendly.com/tim-montague/coaching_consulting Clean Power…

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Dec. 9, 2025

Why 100 Amp Power Cells are Sold Out!

Check Out the Free AI Workshop by Tim Montague, Book Your Seat Now: https://go.cleanpowerhour.com/solar-ai-workshop?utm_source=youtube Check out my new book: Wired for Sun: The Commercial Solar Playbook on Amazon https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/book Growing into large commercial-industrial solar? Book a free consultation with Tim Montague to grow your solar business today! https://calendly.com/tim-montague/coaching_consulting Clean Power…

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Dec. 9, 2025

The #1 Solar Trend That's CHANGING The Game in 2025

Check Out the Free AI Workshop by Tim Montague, Book Your Seat Now: https://go.cleanpowerhour.com/solar-ai-workshop?utm_source=youtube Check out my new book: Wired for Sun: The Commercial Solar Playbook on Amazon https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/book Growing into large commercial-industrial solar? Book a free consultation with Tim Montague to grow your solar business today! https://calendly.com/tim-montague/coaching_consulting Clean Power…

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Dec. 5, 2025

Spark is The Ultimate Solar Developer's Secret Weapon

Check Out the Free AI Workshop by Tim Montague, Book Your Seat Now: https://go.cleanpowerhour.com/solar-ai-workshop?utm_source=youtube Check out my new book: Wired for Sun: The Commercial Solar Playbook on Amazon https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/book Growing into large commercial-industrial solar? Book a free consultation with Tim Montague to grow your solar business today! https://calendly.com/tim-montague/coaching_consulting Clean Power…

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Dec. 4, 2025

AI is Revolutionizing Site Selection for Developers

Check Out the Free AI Workshop by Tim Montague, Book Your Seat Now: https://go.cleanpowerhour.com/solar-ai-workshop?utm_source=youtube Check out my new book: Wired for Sun: The Commercial Solar Playbook on Amazon https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/book Growing into large commercial-industrial solar? Book a free consultation with Tim Montague to grow your solar business today! https://calendly.com/tim-montague/coaching_consulting Clean Power…

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Dec. 4, 2025

AI is REVOLUTIONIZING Clean Energy Permits

#EP322 Today on the Clean Power Hour, we dive into one of the biggest bottlenecks strangling the clean energy transition: the slow, messy world of zoning, permitting, and early-stage development. Our guests are Julia Wu and Anuj Saigal, co-founders of Spark AI, a Y Combinator-backed platform that has ingested and…

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Dec. 4, 2025

How Spark AI Is Revolutionizing Solar Development

Today on the Clean Power Hour, we speak with the innovators behind Spark AI, a cutting-edge platform bringing `artificial intelligence` to developers in `solar energy`, storage, and data centers. Discover how their `workflow automation` software is designed to aggregate critical data and drive `ai productivity` for complex solar projects. We…

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Dec. 1, 2025

Solar and Storage News with Montague and Weaver Commercial Solar Guy

Join us this Friday, Dec 5, at 1 PM ET as we cover the latest solar & storage news and analysis. Co-hosts Tim Montague, solar business coach, and John Weaver, the Commercial Solar Guy, solar developer and PV Magazine author, reflect on the latest solar and storage news, tools, technologies,…

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Dec. 1, 2025

Solar and Storage News with Montague and Weaver Commercial Solar Guy 📱

Join us this Friday, Dec 5, at 1 PM ET as we cover the latest solar & storage news and analysis. Co-hosts Tim Montague, solar business coach, and John Weaver, the Commercial Solar Guy, solar developer and PV Magazine author, reflect on the latest solar and storage news, tools, technologies,…

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Dec. 1, 2025

What Makes Jack's Solar Garden So Special?

Today on the Clean Power Hour, we sit down with Byron Kominek, founder of Jack Solar Garden and the Colorado Agrivoltaics Learning Center, to explore how his family transformed a struggling hay farm into a thriving agrivoltaics operation. Byron shares the journey from losing money on traditional farming to building…

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Dec. 1, 2025

How Agrivoltaic Trackers Are Transforming Solar + Farming

Today on the Clean Power Hour, we explore how agrivoltaic solar trackers are solving two problems at once: land constraints and struggling farms. Host Tim Montague sits down with Mo Horowitz, Chief Commercial Officer of Solargik, to discuss how their tracking technology enables farmers to generate both crops and clean…

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Dec. 1, 2025

Vertical Bifacial Racking is a GAME CHANGER for Solar Energy

In this episode, we explore vertical bifacial solar racking with Tia Hanes from Sunzaun. This European innovation is transforming how farmers and solar developers think about land use. Tia Hanes represents Sunzaun, a company bringing vertical bifacial racking systems to North America. These adaptable mounting solutions allow farmers to maintain…

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Nov. 27, 2025

Solving NYC's Energy Crisis: 30-Year Battery Tech for Urban Grids

#EP321 Today on the Clean Power Hour, we explore energy storage as a service for some of the toughest markets in the country. Tim Montague sits down with Christian Farivar, founder of Karh, to discuss how his company is tackling grid congestion, load pockets, and resilience challenges in Urban Areas…

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Nov. 24, 2025

Solar Panels Saving Lives The Shocking Truth Behind the Numbers!

This video examines research suggesting that solar tariffs may have led to nearly 600 preventable deaths in the United States over a decade by limiting access to imported solar panels. The discussion analyzes how importing solar panels has actually saved American lives by making clean energy more accessible, impacting the…

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Nov. 23, 2025

Why Wind Farms Are Actually Good For Your Town!

This video explores new research demonstrating how wind power projects lead to improved local schools and an increase in neighboring property values by approximately 3%. It challenges common misconceptions, highlighting the positive impact of wind energy on rural life and local communities. This positive land value shift contributes to green…

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Nov. 23, 2025

The SMART Grid Revolution Is Here!

We are in the thick of the grid's evolution from a centralized system to a more interactive and decentralized network. This episode explores the role of advanced metering infrastructure, like smart meters, in making the power grid more responsive to real-time needs. Achieving true grid modernization requires these smart metering…

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Nov. 23, 2025

Solar Panels Save Lives The Shocking Truth You Need to Know!

This video emphasizes the crucial role of solar energy in creating a healthier future for humanity. We discuss how accelerating the clean energy transition through widespread adoption of green technology is literally saving people and contributing to a sustainable energy solution. Addressing climate change requires immediate action and the deployment…

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Nov. 22, 2025

How Microgrids Make Power Cheaper and Smarter!

This episode explores how microgrids can be designed for current needs while also planning for futuregrowth, considering evolving electricity and gas prices and advancements in technology. The discussion emphasizes the flexibility and scalability of microgrids, especially for growing data centers and changing energy demands, which are critical for stable power…

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