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The Clean Energy Edge is your go-to podcast for insightful discussions on the evolving energy landscape. Hosted by industry expert Russ Bates, the podcast delves into topics centered around clean energy while also exploring broader aspects of the energy sector. From renewable technologies and policy developments to traditional energy sources and emerging innovations, Russ provides in-depth analysis and real-world insights to help listeners navigate the complexities of the energy transition. Whether you’re an industry professional, policymaker, or energy enthusiast, The Clean Energy Edge delivers the knowledge and perspectives you need to stay informed and ahead in the dynamic world of energy.
Update frequency:
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Average audio length:
16 minutes
English
United States
108 episodes
since March 7, 2025
episodic
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America needs more electricity. Natural gas already provides a major share of U.S. power, so why not just build more natural gas power plants?
The answer is more complicated than it sounds.
In this episode of the Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ draws on his experience building natural gas power p…
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Utility-scale solar has changed dramatically over the years, but the way we build it in the field still relies heavily on assembling thousands of individual components across hundreds of acres.
What if there’s a better way?
In this episode, we look at how the 5B Maverick system uses factory assem…
A utility-scale solar project can look great on paper - but what happens when the schedule becomes the problem?
Whether you're targeting a specific commercial operation date, working toward an incentive deadline, or simply trying to get generation online faster, construction strategy can have a ma…
Finding suitable land is one of the biggest challenges facing utility-scale solar development.
But what if some of the best opportunities aren't undeveloped greenfields at all?
In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ explores how brownfields, landfills, former mine sites, coal ash …
America needs a lot more electricity — and sooner than many people realize.
NERC’s latest projections show 10-year summer peak demand growth at 224 GW, more than 400% of what it was projecting just three years earlier. But having new generation proposed doesn’t mean that power will actually be onl…
Tesla may be getting passed by competitors when it comes to EV innovation, but there's one area where it still has a major advantage: charging.
As a longtime Tesla owner, I've used the Supercharger network for years - and compared with many third-party charging experiences, it just works.
In this…
What if large sections of a utility-scale solar farm could arrive at the project site inside standard shipping containers—factory assembled, prewired, and ready to deploy?
That's exactly what the Maverick system is designed to do.
Instead of shipping thousands of individual components to a projec…
Tesla didn't just help create the modern EV market - it completely disrupted the automotive industry.
But somewhere along the way, the company that forced everyone else to innovate seems to have stopped doing much of it itself.
In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ looks at what'…
America needs more electricity - but generating it is only part of the challenge.
We also have to move that electricity to where it's needed.
In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ breaks down why transmission infrastructure has become another critical piece of America's energy pu…
Nuclear power is back in the spotlight.
As artificial intelligence, massive data centers, manufacturing, and electrification continue driving electricity demand higher, many believe Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) could be the next generation of nuclear power.
But how close are we really?
In this …
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