The Clean Energy Show

Not your average green podcast. The Clean Energy Show is a fast-paced, funny, and fiercely optimistic deep dive into the technologies and policies that are actually fixing climate change.Join hosts James and Brian every week as they break down why electric vehicles are crushing gas cars, how solar and wind are now cheaper and smarter than ever, and the game-changing battery breakthroughs powering the entire revolution. They cut through the hype with sharp analysis, real talk on government policy, and honest takes on what's working (and what isn't).But it's not just electricity — they also explore revolutionary new food technologies that are making eating green both delicious and sustainable.Whether you're new to clean energy or already obsessed, you'll get the latest news, clear explanations of complex topics, and plenty of laughs along the way. James and Brian's energetic mix of expertise and humor makes every episode feel like a conversation with smart, entertaining friends who ac

The Clean Energy Show is a science podcast hosted by James Whittingham and Brian Stockton, with 102 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

James Whittingham and Brian Stockton hosts The Clean Energy Show, a science show with 102 episodes published.

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  Episode #325

  Solar, Solar, Solar!

  Aug 18, 202630 min

  China's latest donation of solar-and-storage systems to Cuba, a new generation of perovskite-silicon solar panels that could push efficiency well beyond 30%, and an Australian homeowner who has decided the grid is no longer worth the connection fees. Support The Clean Energy Show on Patreon for exciting perks including our monthly bonus podcast out now! • China has donated another 5,000 solar systems to Cuba, this time with significantly more battery storage than the previous batch. • Cuba is also introducing new incentives for renewable energy, including a renewable electricity rate and exemptions from customs duties for solar equipment and other clean-energy technologies. • Tandem PV says its new perovskite-on-silicon solar panel has reached 30.4% efficiency and will go on sale later this year. • The company is aiming for 37% efficiency by 2030 — potentially producing dramatically more electricity from the same physical footprint. • Higher-efficiency panels could mean less land, fewer panels and lower balance-of-system costs, helping make solar even cheaper and accelerating grid decarbonization. • But perovskite-silicon technology still has to prove its long-term durability, bankability and ability to scale up manufacturing. • And in Australia, rooftop solar and cheap batteries are making it possible for some homeowners to seriously consider — or actually abandon — their connection to the electrical grid. • We also talk about a fascinating DIY-style microgrid using solar, repurposed Tesla Model 3 batteries and an electric car to power three rental units. A quick summer episode this week, with a full show coming next week — plus a bonus episode on the way. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media.

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  Episode #324

  Perpetual Motion Solar Car?

  Aug 12, 202647 min

  California's new "My First EV" rebate is proving that people really do like free money, with the $270 million incentive program already being snapped up. Plus, Clemson University students have built a remarkably lightweight solar-powered EV designed to generate more energy than it uses, and a centuries-old British cheese maker is saving money and cutting emissions with a heat pump that uses warm milk as its heat source. Supplemental material for this episode is posted on our public Patreon page . No need to sign up. This week on The Clean Energy Show: California's $270 million "My First EV" rebate program is being rapidly exhausted, offering $3,500 toward new EVs and $1,750 toward used EVs. Clemson University's Deep Orange 17 solar EV packs more than 1,700 solar cells into its body and weighs just 550 kilograms. The solar car could potentially add about 50 kilometres of range from a typical 20-kilometre urban commute. Barber's Farmhouse Cheesemakers, operating since 1833, is using "milk-source" heat pumps to simultaneously cool milk and heat water. The heat pumps have cut the cheese maker's electricity use in half, saving about $94,000 a year and reducing emissions by nearly 66 tonnes annually. The Philippines is cutting red tape for small self-consumption and zero-export solar installations. More than 7 GW of Chinese solar panels have been imported or are on their way to the Philippines this year. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. E-transfer donations can be made to whittingham.james@gmail.com Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media.

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  Episode #323

  Heatwaves Kill Nuclear & Laos Bans Gas Cars

  Aug 5, 202644 min

  Extreme heat is disrupting more than just summer vacations. This week, we look at how climate change is forcing nuclear reactors in Europe offline, why heatwaves are delaying commercial flights, and how the International Energy Agency has once again underestimated the speed of the global EV transition. Plus, Laos takes a bold step by banning nearly all new gasoline and diesel car imports. Brian's documentary video and the New York Times story on how things only get worse from here are both free on our pubic Patreon page . Support The Clean Energy Show on Patreon for exciting perks including a monthly bonus podcast coming up this week! In This Episode Heatwaves are forcing nuclear power plants across southeastern Europe to reduce output or shut down entirely as drought lowers river levels needed for cooling. Record heat is also disrupting air travel, with some aircraft forced to leave passengers behind because hot, thin air reduces lift. The International Energy Agency raises its global EV forecast, now expecting electric vehicles to account for 29% of worldwide new car sales this year. Emerging markets including India, Brazil, Australia, Vietnam and South Korea are driving the next wave of EV adoption. Laos bans imports of nearly all new gasoline and diesel passenger vehicles while expanding EV incentives and charging infrastructure. Wildfires continue to devastate parts of the northwestern United States. The Lightning Round Australia reaches 500,000 home batteries and is installing roughly 2,000 more every day. Burying Austin's power lines would cost an estimated $50 billion. China's coal generation remains high, but electricity demand has grown even faster. 29 countries have now installed more than 10 GW of solar power. Solar supplied nearly 16% of Texas electricity in May. The episode wraps up with a sobering look at what today's 1.4°C warmer world is already bringing—and why the decisions we make now will determine how much worse it becomes. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media.

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  Episode #322

  A Whole Country Could Burn

  Jul 28, 202634 min

  Many countries are dealing with unprecidented wildfires this week. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced. Fire Weather author John Vaillant says entire countries could burn in the coming years as the world warms. Balcony solar finally arrives in the UK, making plug-in solar panels available to millions of apartment dwellers and renters. California's new $3,500 rebate program designed to help first-time EV buyers make the switch to electric. Plus, we look at a major upgrade to one of Europe's most important pumped hydro energy storage facilities. This Week Brian and James catch up on wildfire smoke, summer travel, storm insurance claims, and the latest heatwaves across Europe. The UK legalizes plug-in balcony solar systems, opening rooftop-free solar to renters and apartment residents while paving the way for plug-in home batteries. https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/23/uk-households-free-install-plug-in-balcony-solar-panels July 2026 is becoming one of the worst wildfire months ever recorded. We discuss the fires sweeping Canada and Europe, hear from Fire Weather author John Vaillant, and explain how climate-driven "weather whiplash" is fueling larger and more destructive megafires. Watch CBC Vancouver's full John Vaillant interview on Patreon for free: https://patreon.com/cleanenergypod California launches its new "My First EV" program, offering a $3,500 rebate to first-time electric vehicle buyers after the end of the U.S. federal EV tax credit. https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/electric-vehicles/california-rebate-ev-buyers Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media

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  Episode #320

  Smarter Cooling Is On the Way

  Jul 15, 202633 min

  Electric vehicles continue their remarkable rise around the world, and this week we take a look at the latest global trends from the IEA to see just how far the transition has come since The Clean Energy Show launched in 2020. We also explore new ways to keep the power grid stable during dangerous heat waves, why solar power just hit another major milestone in the United States, and the UK's new mileage-based road tax for EVs. Plus, Brian records this episode from beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, at one of Canada's most sustainable hotels. Support The Clean Energy Show on Patreon for exciting perks including a monthly bonus podcast! This Week on The Clean Energy Show Brian records from Victoria's eco-friendly Inn at Laurel Point and its innovative ocean-water heat pump system. The IEA's latest Global EV Outlook shows electric vehicles continuing their rapid global growth since 2020. California wins another legal battle over cleaner commercial heating equipment. Practical ways to keep your home cooler during increasingly intense heat waves. Solar generates more U.S. electricity than coal for the first time ever. New York pilots home batteries that power window air conditioners while reducing peak electricity demand. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026.

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