Live from Starbase: Clean Energy News with Weaver & Montague Ep.72

Tesla’s Q4 numbers are among the top stories in clean energy this week, so it’s only appropriate that this recording coincide with Tim's pilgrimage to SpaceX. So, what’s it like to spend time at Giga Texas, the Tesla manufacturing facility near Austin? Or the rocket production facility and spaceport near Brownsville?On this episode of Clean Power Hour, Tim and John come to you live from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, to discuss the latest in clean energy news. They explain the significance of PG&E’s plan to procure 1.6 GW of battery storage in California and share the latest DOE research on how many terawatt hours of storage are needed for the US to reach Zero Carbon by 2050. John describes the game-changing technology in the new electric Airstream and offers his take on the importance of the Ford Transit EV as an accepted fleet vehicle. Listen in for insight around the current proposal to extend clean energy tax credits and learn more about the innovative offshore wind projects that are popping up all over the world.Key TakeawaysTim’s experience at Giga Texas and the SpaceX Starbase in Boca ChicaThe significance of PG&E’s plan to procure 1.6 GW of battery storage in California Tesla’s Q4 results and why Musk doesn’t want to promote V2GHow the latest DOE research suggests that 6.5 terawatt hours of energy storage is needed to reach Zero Carbon by 2050The game-changing technology in Thor Industries’ new electric AirstreamSenator Tina Smith’s proposal to extend clean energy tax creditsThe rooftop solar project John is doing for a customer in Rhode IslandThe importance of the new Ford Transit EV as an accepted vehicle for fleetsWhat inspired China to build more offshore wind capacity in 2021 than the rest of the world in the last 5 years combinedScotWind’s bid of 25 GW and the long-term potential of offshore windConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour  Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsConnect with JohnCommercial Solar Guy John on Twitter John on LinkedInResources‘PG&E Plans to Add a Lot of Batteries to California’s Grid’ in BloombergTesla’s 2021 & Q4 ResultsThe Energy ShowNEM-3‘Six Terawatt Hours of Energy Storage Needed for Zero Carbon’ in PV Magazine‘Electric Airstream Concept Is the RV Industry’s iPhone Moment’ in Electrek‘Senator Smith to Push Ahead on Passage of Clean Energy Tax Credits’ in Utility DiveJohn’s Project of the WeekThe Ford Transit EVChina’s Offshore Wind ChartOrsted’s Offshore Charging BuoysPrinciples for Dealing with the Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail by Ray DalioThe Art of War by Sun Tzu Support the showConnect with Tim  Clean Power Hour  Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email [email protected] Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email:  [email protected] sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America’s number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems.  Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com