PODCAST: US leaders in energy storage, UK’s greenest-ever grid and 500W PV panels

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June 2020’s episode of the Solar Media Podcast is now available to listen to, and it’s jam packed with insight and discussion around a flurry of activity in the US and Europe.

Topics covered by editors Liam Stoker and Andy Colthorpe include:

  • Renewable and clean energy deals outpacing fossil fuels
  • Solar and battery manufacturing in the economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic
  • The US’ leading states in energy storage and the different targets, mandates and goals behind their success
  • 500W PV panels and the evolution of the industry
  • How behind-the-meter technologies are increasing the functionality, economic benefit and role played in decarbonisation by distributed energy resources around the world
  • And much more!

The podcast can be streamed below:

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