Solar Noon
Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a discussion for anyone interested in solar. We recap the latest news in the solar industry, highlight upcoming conferences and webinars, and then take a deep dive into an area of interest to those folks who own solar or are working in the solar PV industry. The unique twist to these sessions is that we invite people from all over the world to join in the discussion and participate in a "real time" basis. If you wish to join in each week, you can find the access information at: https://solarpvtraining.com/solar-noon-tuesday/
Episodes
This week we discuss several "mega projects" slated for the sleeping town of Piketon, OH - population 2,200. These include an ongoing nuclear cleanup from decades of emissions from a nuclear fuel enrichment plant that was closed in the early 2000's, plants to re-open a new nuclear enrichment facility designed to fuel the next generation of nuclear reactors - and plans to build a 10 GW data center - the largest data center in the wo...
This week we discuss clipping and why designers normally design much larger solar arrays than their inverters can handle. Also will look at how DC-coupled batteries and EV charging is changing this landscape.
Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is...
This week we discuss a new building integrated solar (BIPV) metal roof system from Suns of Liberty. Tony Frisone, one of the founders, joins us to discuss solar roofs and why they have designed their product to meet the market needs.
Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems ...
This week we discuss common questions (and hopefully answers) that people have when it comes to solar PV systems.
Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in solar that week.
This week we discuss meshed micro-battery systems and how they might be an affordable option for home backup.
Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in solar that week.
This week we demonstrate Open Solar - a free online solar PV design tool. We also explore changes in bi-directional EV charging that may result in V2G becoming mainstream in 2026.
Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in sola...
This week we explore some of the free online programs that can help you in designing and monitoring your solar PV system.
Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in solar that week.
This week we are joined by Robert Schwarzinger, CEO of Sigenergy North America to discuss how the FEOC and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has changed the landscape for companies headquartered in China trying to do business in the US.
Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or tro...
This week we take a look at the resources that would be required to construct the AI data center build out as proposed - and why that it is simply not going to happen.
Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in solar that week.
This week we take a look at a new report from SEIA giving us a snapshot of the solar industry for the first part of 2026.
Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in solar that week.
This week we take a look at how record heat waves such as was just experienced across the US affect energy production and your electric bill.
Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in solar that week.
This week we take a look sodium ion batteries - are they the next big thing in energy storage?
Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in solar that week.
This week we take a look at grid defection - are technology, utility policies, and economics at the point where it just does not make sense to stay connected to the grid?
Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in solar that week.
This week we take a look at community solar - what is it, what has changed in recent years, and how is it fairing under the current administration in Washington.
Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in solar that week.
This week we take a look at growing concern that the race to the bottom (when it comes to price) for solar panels is leading to a decline in the durability of the panels and an increase in manufacturing defects.
Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what...
This week we are joined by Chip Pickering of Pickering Energy Solutions who discusses the challenges and successes his company has had in developing solar energy systems in Liberia.
Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happening in solar th...
This week we take a look at predictions made by a few reports that recently were released - just what is the state of the grid and the part that renewables will play in it over the coming years?
Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is happenin...
This week we take a look at how PCS (power control systems) and EMS (energy management systems) are changing the scope and functionality of solar energy systems and what we can expect from them in the future.
Each Tuesday at noon (Eastern) solarPVtraining.com hosts a Zoom sessions for students (or anyone, really) interested in solar. Generally discussion focuses on technical questions, problems or troubleshooting - or just what is...
This week we take a look really stupid ideas that are being promoted by big tech - specifically small nuclear reactors, space-based data centers and the hydrogen economy.
This week we take a look at transformers - those metal cylinders that you almost never notice hanging on phone poles until they fail and disrupt your life - possibly for months.
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