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
Can Your “DER” Unlock Our Clean Energy Future? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:15
Today’s energy grid needs more flexibility to balance supply and demand as traditional “peaking” generators retire, electrification expands, and extreme weather events multiply. While virtual power plants have been provi…
How To Triple Renewable Energy Globally By 2030 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:17
Bruce Douglas, CEO of the Global Renewables Alliance, talks with CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney about how to triple renewable energy capacity globally by 2030.
The Importance of Long-Duration Energy Storage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:29
Julia Souder, Executive Director of the Long Duration Energy Storage Council and Chair of the Global Renewables Alliance, talks with CleanTechnica about the importance and diversity of long-duration energy storage — and…
Tripling Renewable Energy by 2030 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:37
CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney talks with Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), about a new goal to nearly triple renewable energy capacity worldwide by 2030, including…
Skanska Uses Largest Electric Excavator In World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:09
Skanska is deploying the largest zero-emission, electric excavator in the world over in Los Angeles. Listen to Mason Ford, Director of Sustainability and Equipment Services Skanska USA Civil, discussing the special elect…
What To Know About UL Certification For eBikes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:45
Get the details about the state of UL certification and safety within the eBike industry from David Duecker, CEO of Denago eBikes. Dave will share information about UL2271 and UL2849 tests and what they mean for consumer…
Siemens Foundation: $30 Million For Inclusive EV Workforce Development [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:12
Siemens Foundation CEO David Etzwiler talks with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan about the foundation's new $30 million initiative in the US "to drive inclusive workforce development in the electric vehicle charging sector…
Community Solar Benefits & Growth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:26
What is community solar? Why is community solar truly unique and growing in popularity? How much can community solar grow? Ben Frank, Senior Director of National Sales—Commercial & Industrial at SolarEdge Technologies, a…