State of American Solar with Nico Johnson, SunCast Media | EP140

Welcome to the Clean Power Hour! Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague is joined by a very special guest - Nico Johnson, the host of the SunCast Podcast and a leading expert in the solar industry. 

Nico Johnson is a 17-year solar veteran, Chief Content Officer of SunCast Media, and host of the popular SunCast Podcast. SunCast Media began as the first-ever podcast focused on the solar industry in emerging markets back in 2015 and has now emerged as a go-to resource for entrepreneurs and solar professionals from many walks of life in the renewable energy space. 

In this episode, Nico joins Tim Montague to discuss his fascinating background and experience in the solar industry. He was an early adopter and owner of a solar startup in 2006. Then got utility-scale solar project development, product sales & finance. Nico is a unique voice in the industry and has produced over 590 episodes of the Suncast Podcast. "SunCast is dedicated to providing the knowledge, research, tools, and expert guidance you need to understand, grow and be ahead of the curve in the fastest-growing solar markets in the world." 

He shares his journey from being a musician and music producer to joining the solar industry during grad school. He shares valuable insights into the American solar landscape, discussing the current state of the industry and the trends that are shaping its future like the Inflation Reduction Act and its oversized impact on the solar industry. He breaks down the key provisions of the act and provides his expert opinion on how it will affect solar businesses and consumers alike.

But that's not all - Nico also shares his insights into the world of podcasting, including his journey as a solar podcaster and the challenges he has faced along the way. He provides tips and advice on how to succeed as a solar podcaster, including how to build a loyal audience and create engaging content.

Key Takeaways

1. Nico’s background in the Solar Industry and how he joined the renewable energy space
2. Nico’s thoughts on the Inflation Reduction Act and its potential impact on the solar industry.
3. Nico’s insights into the world of podcasting, 
4. Nico’s Journey as a solar podcaster 
5. The challenges he has faced along the way.

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