Celebrating 50 Years with NorCal Solar: Insights, Innovations, and Impact

In this special episode, join Sean White at the 50th NorCal Solar Anniversary Party in Oakland, California. Sean captures the essence of this vibrant gathering, filled with pioneers, innovators, and advocates for solar and energy storage. Each conversation shines a light on the diverse contributions to the solar industry and environmental sustainability. As we celebrate 50 years of NorCal Solar, join us in exploring the future of solar energy, the importance of community, and the advancements in technological and environmental advocacy.

Topics covered and people I talked to:

BMO - Bank of Montreal
Oliver Zahn of Climax Foods Check his cheese out on Colbert https://youtu.be/085iMEoqyAI?si=FiFriqxzYgFlLB5p&t=4m18s
Claudia Wentworth Past President of ASES
Tor "Solar Fred" Valenza or Probably True Solar Stories podcast
Rosemary Howley past BOD NorCal Solar
Carlo Federiconi past BOD NorCal Solar
SEER - Solar Energy Expo and Rally
Jim Augustyn
BOD NorCal Solar 48 years ago and recently! Author of Solar Cat Book - www.solarcat.com
Jerry Brown
Kevin Gao
Will Wiseman of Climatize - https://climatize.earth
Investment
Sean's www.solarcellregistry.com idea (anyone want to take it on).
EPC
Helix Electric
Wallbox Chargers
Franz Feuerherdt former NorCal BOD and of Solar4america PV manufacturing in California
Elaine Hebert former NorCal Solar President
ASES - American Solar Energy Society
Tor Allen former NorCal BOD of RAHUS INSTITUTE www.rahus.org
PG&E
Urban Solar Energy Association
Mass Bay Solar Energy Association
NESEA New England Solar Energy Association
NESEA Northeast Sustainable Energy Association
California Energy Commission
PV USA
Siemens Solar Modules
Ken Wu of International Ocean Film Foundation https://intloceanfilmfest.org
Will Draven
SF Climate Week Lana Suvorova 🕊 CEO ESGentle and New NorCal Solar Board Member
John Min
Saya Impact
Kenny Warren of SunrunSun Run
Sierra Fan Co-Founder of illu www.illu.works and New NorCal Solar Board Member
Paper Cuts
Greg Smith
RTFM

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NorCal Solar 50 Years Party