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In a year full of notable conversations, it's always challenging to pare down to highlights. But some 2022 Suncast podcasts resonated more than others with our listeners, so we'll use that as our guide.

These are among our most downloaded and talked about conversations from a stellar collection. It was a year full of learning and notable contributions from rocket scientists, industry icons, and some of our favorite content partnerships.

If these nuggets inspire you, I hope you'll queue up the full episodes with these featured guests:

1. Sergio Blanco is renewable project finance director at Partner Engineering & Science, Inc., an engineering, environmental and energy consulting and design firm. In Episode 439 — 3 Keys To New Market Expansion — Sergio shares how he helps clients enter new markets and deal with the challenges, especially in the US market.
2. Michael Burz is CEO, president and co-founder of Enzinc, a green energy startup developing a battery based on zinc. In Episode 448 — Zinc Batteries, Rocket Science and Reinvention — Michael and I discussed finding the right partner and product.
3. Jeff Cramer is CEO, president and co-founder of the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA). In Episode 485 — The Role Of Policy In Community Solar — Jeff and I explore the history of community solar and discuss the state and federal policies supporting this sector's growth. 
4. David Kenny is CEO and co-founder of Omnidian, which provides comprehensive protection plans for commercial, industrial and residential solar energy investments. In Episode 507 — This Is The Way To Scale Customer Experience — Dave presents compelling data that underscores the need for more robust, customer-centric experiences in the solar industry and explains how to leverage data and the Internet of Things (IoT) to deliver the best experiences at scale. 
5. Mary Powell is CEO and a board member at Sunrun, the nation's leading residential solar, storage, and energy services company. In Episode 450 — Leading America's Largest Residential Solar Company — Mary discusses challenges and opportunities in a male-dominated industry. 

These are among our most downloaded and talked about conversations of the year, so I hope you listen to today's show and then dig even deeper into our discussions with these exciting guests.

RESOURCES:

1. Connect with Sergio Blanco on LinkedIn and hear him in Suncast Episode 439.
2. Connect with Michael Burz on LinkedIn and hear him in Suncast Episode 448.
3. Connect with Jeff Cramer on LinkedIn and hear him in Suncast Episode 485.
4. Connect with David Kenny on LinkedIn and hear him in Suncast Episode 507.
5. Connect with Mary Powell on LinkedIn and hear her in Suncast Episode 450.

1. Follow Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. on LinkedIn and check out its website.
2. Follow Enzinc on LinkedIn and check out Its website.
3. Follow Coalition for Community Solar Access on LinkedIn and check out its website. 
4. Follow Omnidian on LinkedIn and check out its website. 
5. Follow Sunrun on LinkedIn and check out its website.

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ABOUT THE HOST OF SUNCAST:

Nico Johnson is the creator and host of SunCast, consistently rated a top solar podcast in the clean energy sector. The content of the show is geared towards listeners looking for insights on where the markets are headed, how to position themselves or their companies, and what today's market leaders do to stay ahead of the pack.

Nico is an Investor, Executive Coach, and 16-year veteran of the solar industry, having led development in the US and Latin America for global companies like Trina Solar and Conergy.

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