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
27 episodes
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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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
Building a Legacy: How Heliene is Leading Solar Innovation with Martin Pochtaruk
In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth interviews Martin Pochtaruk, President and Founder of Heliene, a leading North American solar module manufacturer. With over 35 years of experience managing...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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45:14
Recycling Solar Panels: The Next Big Thing in Renewable Energy with Connor Hogan
In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Connor Hogan, Co-Founder of OnePlanet Solar Recycling, to explore the groundbreaking work being done in solar panel recycling. As the solar i...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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47:38
Navigating Legal Hurdles in Renewable Energy: Insights from Matthew Karmel
In this enlightening episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth delves into the world of renewable energy law with the esteemed Matthew Karmel. As Principal and Practice Group Leader of Environmental and Susta...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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44:52
How to Revolutionize Solar Energy: Insights from Kai Stephan, CEO of Pegasus Solar
Discover how Kai Stephan, CEO of Pegasus Solar, is revolutionizing the solar industry with innovative solutions for rooftop installations. Learn about his journey, groundbreaking products, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in renewable ener...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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42:59
Harnessing Innovation: Adam Knudsen of Dynapower on the Future of Clean Energy
Guest: Adam Knudsen, CEO of DynapowerHost: Wes AshworthIn this enlightening episode, Wes Ashworth interviews Adam Knudsen, CEO of Dynapower. Adam discusses his extensive career at Dynapower, emphasizing the company's...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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38:57
Community Solar 101: Unlocking Renewable Energy for Everyone with Jason Kaplan of PowerMarket
In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth welcomes Jason Kaplan, the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at PowerMarket. Jason shares his incredible journey from studying geology and environme...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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37:38
Matt Krayton Reveals the Hidden Power of Clean Energy Communication
Welcome to Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy! In this episode, we have an enlightening conversation with Matt Krayton, Founder and Principal of Publitics, a leading consultancy in public affairs, political strategy, and public relations ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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42:12
Resilience and Innovation: Leading Renewable Energy's Future with Cagen Williams
Welcome to another insightful episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy. In this episode, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Cagen Williams, President and CEO of Panhandle Power Solutions (PPS), to discuss his remarkable journe...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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35:39
Building Bridges: Kevin Smith, CEO of Arevon, on Enhancing Community Acceptance in Renewable Projects
SummaryKevin Smith, CEO of Arevon Energy, shares his journey in the energy sector and his transition to renewable energy. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement in the success of renewable energy projects and highlights...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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35:06
CEA's Andy Klump, Episode 6, Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy
SummaryAndy Klump, CEO and founder of Clean Energy Associates, shares his journey in the renewable energy sector and the challenges he has faced. He emphasizes the importance of aligning the team with the company's core values and...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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51:01
EDPR NA's Vidha Dixit and Martin Motta, Episode 5, Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy
SummaryIn this episode, Wes Ashworth interviews Vidha Dixit and Martin Motta from EDPR North America. They discuss the innovation themes and programs at EDP Renewables, including internal and external innovation initiatives. They...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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46:53
ESS Inc.'s Eric Dresselhuys, Episode 4, Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy
In this episode, Wes Ashworth interviews Eric Dresselhaus, the CEO of ESS Inc., a company focused on long duration energy storage solutions. Eric shares his early inspirations and entry into the renewable energy space, as well as his transition...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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51:59
VECKTA's Gareth Evans, Episode 3, Green Giants Titans of Renewable Energy
SummaryIn this episode, Wes Ashworth interviews Gareth Evans, founder and CEO of VECKTA, a platform and marketplace that simplifies the energy transition process for businesses. Gareth shares his journey into the renewable energy ind...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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45:31