The Sounds of Solar Podcast

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Episodes

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The Sounds of Solar is a podcast series produced from the offices of EVS, Inc. in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The podcast is dedicated to those who feel solar energy will be the world's primary energy source, and we plan to introduce you to the early innovators in the field. This podcast will not shy away from frank talk about the obstacles before us and we hope you'll join us in the discussion. We also hope to help an entire new generation into the field, so our efforts will also be directed at college students with advice on how to achieve your dreams in solar.

Episodes

Ep 12: Michael Noble of Fresh Energy On Turning Solar Gardens Into Habitats For Vulernable Species

Today we chat with the CEO and Executive Director of Fresh Energy, Michael Noble, on some of the incredible legislation that Fresh Energy pushed to open solar energy to Minnesota. Probably the most interesting is their vision for solar gardens as a refuge for species that need a safe and productive home. To get in contact with Michael, head here: https://fresh-energy.org/our-team/michael-noble/ And to keep up with the latest episodes of the Sounds of Solar, head here: https://www.evs-eng.com/sou...

Oct 16, 2020•47 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 11: Season 2 Kickoff! Covid's Impact on Solar

Welcome to another great season of The Sounds of Solar Podcast! Raj and Kyle are back with special guest Andy Kim, President of EVS, Inc, and we have big announcements including a huge first for one of our hosts. Of course, the main topic is Covid-19's impact on solar, for EVS, and the industry. Plus, we get a preview of the upcoming season. It's great to be back! Learn more about The Sounds of Solar here: https://www.evs-eng.com/sounds-solar/

Sep 18, 2020•19 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 10: Raphael Rosen, President, Carbon Lighthouse

In the final episode of Season 1 of The Sounds of Solar Podcast, Raj, Kyle, and Sohan sit down with Raphael Rosen, President of Carbon Lighthouse. Their mission is to find every possible way to make existing buildings more energy-efficient with the ultimate goal of stopping climate change. Raphael details how this is done and the long term partnerships they develop with building owners. To learn more about Carbon Lighthouse: https://www.carbonlighthouse.com/ To learn more about the Sounds of Sol...

Nov 14, 2019•49 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 9: Dennis Kim, President of EVS, Inc

40 years ago, a young and smart immigrant from South Korea opened an engineering firm that would eventually become a leader in solar implementation, EVS, Inc. Dennis Kim recently announced he was passing the torch to his son, Andy, but that doesn’t mean he’s going away. Learn about his new mission, his early childhood, and how his optimism has created a Minneapolis engineering company that is in high demand. Learn more about Dennis and the Sounds of Solar podcast here: http://www.evs-eng.com/...

Oct 10, 2019•51 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 8: Shawn Rumery, Director of Research for SEIA

Vice President of EVS, Andy Kim, joins Raj and Kyle to reflect on SPI 2018, and predictions for SPI 2019. The EVS gang will be taking on a challenge before SPI in Salt Lake City, one that Raj's doctor will probably want him to avoid. Also, a conversation with SEIA's Director of Research, Shawn Rumery. Learn more about SEIA's Shawn Rumery here: https://www.seia.org/ Learn more about The Sounds of Solar: http://www.evs-eng.com/sounds-solar/ To learn more about SPI: https://www. solarpowerinternati...

Sep 19, 2019•39 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 7: Gregg Mast, Executive Director of Clean Energy Economy MN

While EVS and other renewable energy firms work hard at implementing solar solutions across the state of Minnesota, Clean Energy Economy MN works hard on the front lines to make sure state leaders continue to move clean energy policies forward. Minnesota has been a leader in renewable solutions, so we thought it was time to get the “state of solar,” not only in the Midwest but across the country, from the Executive Director of Clean Energy Economy MN, Gregg Mast. To learn more about Clean Energy...

Aug 29, 2019•40 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 6: Will Heegaard, Founder & Director of Footprint Project

Will Heegaard is a former paramedic who now dedicates his life to using clean technology to power disaster relief around the world. Footprint provides solar-powered generators for emergency communications, medical services, water filtration, and more. Joining Raj and Kyle at the table today is EVS Vice President Steve Hansen. To learn more about Footprint Project, head here: https://www.footprintproject.org/ Follow the Sounds of Solar Podcast: http://www.evs-eng.com/sounds-solar/...

Aug 15, 2019•45 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 5: Julia Pyper, Senior Editor at Greentech Media and Political Climate Podcast Host

Journalist Julia Pyper has covered clean energy issues across the world. From Haiti, Israel, and the Maldives, to Australia and China, Julia has spoken to and reported on the leaders making a difference in the industry of clean energy. Raj and Kyle sit down for an in-depth and blunt conversation with Julia about the politics involved in pushing solar and clean energy solutions into the mainstream. Learn more about The Sounds of Solar Podcast by visiting our website: http://www.evs-eng.com/sounds...

Aug 01, 2019•53 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 4: Jigar Shah, President of Generate Capital

This week's guest is entrepreneur, author and podcast host Jigar Shah. Jigar is co-founder and president of Generate Capital, former CEO and founder of Sun Edison, former CEO of the Carbon War Room and current co-host of The Energy Gang Podcast. In this podcast Jigar shares his sobering advice on development, where most solar companies fail, what developers do badly and why Google isn't our friend. Enjoy episode 4 of The Sounds of Solar Podcast! Learn more about Generate Capital here: https://ge...

Jul 18, 2019•42 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 3: Tony Clifford, CDO of Standard Solar

Today Kyle and Raj sit down with Tony Clifford, CDO at Standard Solar. Throughout his career, Mr. Clifford has served as chief executive officer or chief financial officer of three high growth technology companies that were acquired by major corporations. Before that, Kyle and Raj chat with VP of EVS, Andy Kim, about his recent solar panel installation on his house. How was the process and what are the results? Find out on this episode!...

Jun 28, 2019•38 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 2: J.W. Postal, CEO and Founder of Nikola Power

Today we sit down with J.W. Postal, founder and CEO of Nikola Power out of Colorado. Learn how this history major, after leaving college with no job opportunities, went on to study endangered species in Washington, D.C., only to later become a prominent leader for distributed solar, community solar and renewable energy finance.

Jun 28, 2019•30 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 1: Eric Pasi, CDO of IPS Solar

Welcome to a new podcast dedicated to clean energy and the future of solar! This is the Sounds of Solar Podcast from the offices of EVS in Minneapolis and Boulder, CO. In this episode, Raj and Kyle take you through the objectives of the podcast and introduce you to Eric Pasi, who helped grow IPS Solar from just a handful of employees to over 50 in a short-few years.

May 13, 2019•40 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast