Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy Podcast
Welcome to Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, a podcast dedicated to unveiling the stories, insights, and strategies of the most influential leaders in the renewable energy sector. Our mission is to offer a platform where the voices of innovators, pioneers, and visionaries in renewable energy are amplified, sharing their journey, challenges, and triumphs with a global audience.
Episodes
40 episodes
Scaling Clean Energy: Michael Rucker on Wind, Solar & the Future of Scout Clean Energy
In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, we sit down with Michael Rucker, Founder & CEO of Scout Clean Energy, a company leading the charge in wind, solar, and energy storage development. With 1,200 MW of operat...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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46:21
Breaking Barriers in Renewable Energy: Kimberlee Centera on Risk, Leadership & Empowering Women in Cleantech
In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, we sit down with Kimberlee Centera, CEO of TerraPro Solutions, a trailblazer in renewable energy risk management and a fierce advocate for women in cleantech. W...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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44:20
Building Solar for the Toughest Terrains: Vishal Lala on Polar Racking’s Innovation & Expansion
In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with Vishal Lala, CEO of Polar Racking, to explore how this industry leader is revolutionizing solar racking solutions for some of the mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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45:33
Revolutionizing Renewable Energy: Craig Wood on Vast's Groundbreaking Solar Thermal Technology
Dive into the world of concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) with this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy. Wes Ashworth sits down with Craig Wood, CEO of Vast, to explore how this Australian innovator is revolutionizi...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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43:43
Navigating Canada's Renewable Future: Legal Challenges, First Nations Partnerships & Battery Storage
In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, we dive deep into the intricacies of Canada's renewable energy landscape with two legal experts making waves in clean energy. Our guests, Kevin Mehi and Brady Chapman from ML...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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47:08
TruGrid's Blueprint for Renewable Energy Success: Mastering BESS, Integration, and Innovation
In this episode, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Jody Snodgrass, CEO of TruGrid, and Ramanj Pamidi, Senior VP of Integration, Commissioning, and Corporate IT. TruGrid is revolutionizing renewable energy with innovative battery energy storage s...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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44:29
Dan Balaban of Greengate: Powering Canada's Renewable Revolution
In this must-listen episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth interviews Dan Balaban, the co-founder and CEO of Greengate Power, a leader in Canada’s renewable energy transformation. With over...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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41:22
From Coal Mines to Hydrogen Hubs: Lynn Lyon's Blueprint for a Cleaner Energy Future
In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, we dive deep into the energy transition with Lynn Lyon, a thought leader whose career spans traditional energy and clean technologies. With over 250,000 followers and a histo...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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43:28
David Felix: How SolaREIT is Redefining Renewable Energy One Acre at a Time
In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with David Felix, Senior Vice President of Business Development at SolaREIT, to uncover how land financing innovations are accelerating the renewa...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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44:05
Investing in the Future: Todd Crescenzo of Clear Creek on Scaling Sustainable Innovation
In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth takes a deep dive with Todd Crescenzo, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Clear Creek Investments. Todd unpacks his 25+ years of experience in...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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45:27
Sustainable Energy Revolution: Bernard Brown on Hydrogen, Waste-to-Energy, and the Future
In this episode of Green Giants, we sit down with Bernard Brown, COO of Empire Diversified Energy and a trailblazer in sustainable innovation. With a career spanning over two decades in both public and private sectors, Bernard shares h...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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45:02
Why George Hershman of SOLV Energy Is Bullish on Solar: The Economics Driving Growth
In this episode of the Green Giants Podcast, host Wes Ashworth welcomes George Hershman, CEO of SOLV Energy, to discuss the economic forces driving the solar industry’s explosive growth. This conversation reveals why solar energy is th...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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46:30
Secrets Behind Georgia's Renewable Energy Success – A Talk with Commissioner Tim Echols
In this engaging episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Commissioner Tim Echols, Vice Chair of the Georgia Public Service Commission. Known for his pivotal role in Georgia's energy landsca...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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45:26
The Road to Renewables: Doug Smith on Hampton Roads’ Clean Energy Journey
Episode Summary:In this episode of Green Giants, host Wes Ashworth talks with Doug Smith, President and CEO of the Hampton Roads Alliance, about how Hampton Roads, Virginia, is emerging as a renewable energy hub. Doug shares...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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43:30
EDF Renewables’ Tristan Grimbert on Solving Clean Energy’s Biggest Challenges
In this episode of Green Giants, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Tristan Grimbert, President and CEO of EDF Renewables North America, a leader in the renewable energy space for nearly two decades. Since joining EDF in 2004, Gri...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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44:31
The Future is Bright: Bruce Stewart on Expanding Solar Access Through Perch Energy
In this episode of Green Giants, Bruce Stewart, CEO of Perch Energy, dives into how community solar is transforming the way we access and benefit from clean energy. With over two decades of leadership experi...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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45:38
Powering the Future: How to Unlock the Grid for Clean Energy Growth with Rob Gramlich
In this episode of Green Giants, host Wes Ashworth welcomes Rob Gramlich, founder and president of Grid Strategies LLC. With decades of experience in renewable energy and grid policy, Rob dives deep into the challenges and opportunitie...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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41:40
Unlocking the Future of Clean Energy: Lisa Jacobson, President of BCSE, on Renewable Trends, Policy Breakthroughs, and Industry Collaboration
In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Lisa Jacobson, President of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), to explore the dynamic landscape of sustainable energy in America. Wit...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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40:21
Tackling the Last Mile of Decarbonization: Ana Quelhas on Hydrogen’s Role at EDP Renewables
In this insightful episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Ana Quelhas, Managing Director for Hydrogen at EDP Renewables. Ana dives into the critical role of hydrogen in the global push for...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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41:09
The Catalyst for Change: Gabe Phillips on Transforming Commercial Energy with Catalyst Power
In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Gabe Phillips, Founder and CEO of Catalyst Power, to explore the innovative solutions transforming how commercial and industrial (C&I) bu...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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42:22
Bridging Divides: Julia McPherson of EDPR on Transforming Community Relations in Renewable Energy
In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth interviews Julia McPherson, Community Relations Manager at EDP Renewables, to explore the vital role community relations play in the success of renewable en...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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42:23
The Community Solar Revolution: Aviv Shalgi on Transforming the Industry for Developers & Consumers
In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth speaks with Aviv Shalgi, CEO and Cofounder of Solar Simplified, about his journey from tech entrepreneur to renewable energy innovator. With a focus on simp...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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50:02
Revolutionizing Solar Roofing: Dr. Gabriela Bunea on Building the World’s First Nailable Solar Shingle
In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Dr. Gabriela Bunea, the Chief Solar Innovation Officer at GAF Energy, to explore her groundbreaking work on the world’s first nailable solar ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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43:58
Empowering Energy Independence: John Berger on Sunnova’s Vision for the Future
In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with John Berger, Chairman, President, and CEO of Sunnova Energy, to explore how Sunnova is revolutionizing the power industry with its visionary ap...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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41:19
Thin-Film Solar in Space: Inside Ascent Solar’s Revolutionary Tech
In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with Paul Warley, CEO of Ascent Solar Technologies, to explore the cutting-edge innovations reshaping the solar industry. Ascent Solar is pioneering th...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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35:14