Solar Celebrity Rudy Saporite of IBTS The Solar Games at RE+
Join host Sean White as he sits down with Rudy Saporite, Program Director at IBTS, to explore leadership in the solar and energy storage industry. Discover how IBTS sets the standard for quality, and compliance, and learn about the challenges and triumphs of ensuring safe, reliable solar installations across the nation. Rudy shares insights on industry best practices, the importance of third-party verification, and the collaborative spirit that drives progress in renewable energy.
Topics Covered
RE+
IBTS = Institute for Building Technology and Safety www.ibts.org
NABCEP = North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
Burnham Energy
Inspection
ISO = International Organization for Standardization
Solar Games
Shawn O'Brien
Grid Alternatives All-Women Team
Reach out to Rudy Saporite here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rudy-saporite
Website: www.ibts.org
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
www.heatspring.com/sean
www.solarsean.com/pvip
www.solarsean.com/esip
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AI Solar Robots with Lishuo Pan Brown University Grad Student
In this episode Sean White is joined by Lishuo Pan, a PhD student at Brown University specializing in robotics and computer science. They talked about the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and solar energy, focusing on the challenges and innovations in solar panel maintenance and cleaning. The conversation covers the use of drones and robots in solar projects. Lishuo shares insights from his research on multi-robot systems and discusses the practical hurdles of bringing new technology to market.
Topics Covered:
Role of AI and robotics in solar energy
Drone applications for solar panel maintenance
Sensor technology for monitoring solar panel soiling
The job market and skills needed in the solar and AI industries
NABCEP certifications and professional directories
The impact of tax credits and policy on solar innovation
Real-world obstacles in solar panel cleaning and maintenance
Advice for startups and researchers entering the solar technology space
Reach out to Lishuo Pan here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lishuo-pan
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
www.heatspring.com/sean
www.solarsean.com/40hress
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JRenewable Energy Development with Joe Tassone of onCORE: Surfing the waves in the renewable energy industry
In this episode of the Sean White Solar and Energy Storage podcast, Sean sits down with Joe Tassone, founder of onCORE, to explore the intersection of real estate and renewable energy. Joe dives into onCORE’s role in originating land for solar, battery, and EV projects across the US. They discuss the specifics of working with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), the challenges of utility interconnection, the evolving political landscape affecting the renewable industry, and how energy storage could solve current grid limitations. Whether you're an industry professional or an energy enthusiast, this podcast offers valuable insights into the future of renewable energy development and technology.
Topics Covered:
Project Origination Company
IPP = Independent Power Producer
Cell Towers
Originate land
Develop land
DG = Distributed Generation
National Grid
NextEra
Power Plants
Substation
The Big Beautiful Bill
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Tax Credit
Vetted projects
Energy storage got spared from Trump
December 31, 2027
FEOC = Foreign Entity of Concern
Safe Harboring
Landlord assigned paper
Reach out to Joe Tassone here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-f-tassone-jr-a778a1190/
Website: www.oncoreorig.com/
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
www.solarsean.com
solarsean.com/58hress
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Solar Breakthroughs: Flexible Modules, U.S. Manufacturing, and Industry Legends at RE+
Join host Sean White as he sits down with Blair Reynolds at the RE+ conference for an in-depth discussion on the latest innovations in solar manufacturing. This episode explores the development of flexible solar modules, the shift toward domestic production, and the impact of advanced materials on the future of solar energy. Learn how industry leaders are driving change, overcoming supply chain challenges, and setting new standards for sustainability and performance in the solar sector.
Topics Covered
Blair Society
NABCEP = North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
Solar Living Institute
NABCEP Exam Committee
John Wiles
Acid
Marsupials
University of New South Wales
Crystals
Martin Green
Suntech
Dr. Shi Zhengrong
Bila Solar www.bilasolar.com
Flexible Solar
Cold Formed Rolling
Origami Solar www.origamisolar.com
Grid Forming Inverters
SMA Solar www.sma.de
UL 3741
Reach out to Blair Reynolds here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/blair-r
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
www.heatspring.com/sean
www.solarsean.com/pvip
www.solarsean.com/esip
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IRA Compliance with ProScore's Jason Evans
Join host Sean White as he interviews Jason Evans, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at ProScore Technologies, about the transformative role of AI in workforce management for the renewable energy sector. Discover how ProScore’s innovative solutions streamline compliance with the Inflation Reduction Act, simplify onboarding for contractors and subcontractors, and support apprenticeship programs across the industry. This episode offers valuable insights into prevailing wage compliance, high-paying career opportunities, and the future of technology-driven workforce solutions in clean energy.
Topics Covered
ProScore Technologies
IRA = Inflation Reduction Act
Constructors and Subcontractors
Apprenticeship Program
Incentives
Tax Credits
E-Learning
EPC = Engineering, Procurement and Construction
AI = Artificial Intelligence
ASES = American Solar Energy Society
Big Beautiful Bill
Prevailing Wage
Davis-Bacon
www.sam.gov
ProScore Connect
Solar Apprenticeship Program
Reach out to Jason Evans here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jason-evans
Website: www.proscore.ai
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
www.heatspring.com/sean
www.solarsean.com/pvip
www.solarsean.com/esip
About Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast
Sean White teaches solar and storage classes and seminars around the world and inside your home (online). He is known for helping people get NABCEP certified. This podcast contains an assortment of topics, with an emphasis on solar and storage technical knowledge. Up your game! Catch a photon! Save the planet! Learn more and go to www.solarSEAN.com
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