CleanTech Talk — Solar, Batteries, EVs, AI

CleanTech Talk — Solar, Batteries, EVs, AI

Author: CleanTechnica Language: English Episodes: 100
Tune into CleanTech Talk-Solar, Batteries, EVs, AI for direct conversations with the people shaping our sustainable future. Hosted by CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan, this podcast moves beyond headlines to explore the practical realities and big ideas in cleantech. Each episode features in-depth interviews with industry leaders, pioneering researchers, and savvy investment experts. You’ll hear genuine discussions that dig into the nuances of solar power adoption, the latest breakthroughs in battery technology and critical mineral sourcing, and the accelerating transition to electric vehicles. The dialogue also spans the interconnected roles of artificial intelligence and climate policy. This isn’t just a summary of news; it’s a chance to listen as specialists unpack complex topics, share on-the-ground insights, and debate what’s next. For anyone curious about the technologies and strategies that will define the coming decades, this series offers a thoughtful and accessible resource. Find CleanTech Talk wherever you get your podcasts for regular, substantive conversations at the intersection of innovation, business, and environmental stewardship.
Episodes
Electric School Bus Health Benefits & Transitioning New York's Fleet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:46
Nina Haiman, NYSERDA Program Manager for Clean Transportation, talks with CleanTechnica Founder Scott Cooney about the health benefits of electric buses and transitioning New York State's massive school bus fleet to elec…
Solar, Wind, & Water Powering California [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:53
Mark Z. Jacobson, Director of the Atmosphere/Energy Program and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University, talks with CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney about California switching more and more to…
AI & Climate Solutions — Salesforce Interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:58
In this episode, we talk about how Salesforce is helping use AI for climate solutions to cut carbon emissions. CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney interviews Naomi Morenzoni, Senior Vice President of Philanthropy at Salesforce,…
Meeting & Exceeding Energy Storage Fire Testing Requirements [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:39
There is an urgent need to better address fire risks associated with energy storage systems—and sufficiently mitigate them. Chris Groves, Product Manager, and Mishaal SyedNaveed, Fire Protection Engineer at Wärtsilä Ener…
EV Questions, Answers, & Solutions for Mainstream Buyers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:34
Xcelerate Auto's KJ Gimbel and Milad Davoodi sit down with CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney to discuss current EV myths and concerns of mainstream EV buyers, useful answers and solutions for these concerns and questions, and…
16 Years in the Cleantech Revolution [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:14
CleanTechnica's Zach Shahan, Scott Cooney, and Derek Markham talk about how much has changed in the cleantech revolution in the past 16 years, from solar power to electric vehicles to biodiesel.
Electrifying Government Fleets — Police, Charging Stations, Etc. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:42
KJ Gimbel, founder and CEO of Xcelerate Auto, talks with CleanTechnica about the benefits and obstacles to electrifying government fleets, including police fleets. This is a true deep dive into the culture and process in…