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Live from the Hub Stage at Intersolar 2025, Nico gathers a powerhouse podcaster panel to dig into what’s really going on in the solar & battery sectors. Sean White (Solar Sean), Chris Crowell (Solar Builder), and Joe Ordia (Solar Surge) don’t hold back as they swap stories and product insights live from the show floor, and discuss the tough realities facing the solar sector presently.

"Solar isn’t going away. But the way we install and service it is changing fast." – Joe Ordia

It’s equal parts geek-out, gut check, and group therapy. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes take from media voices walking the solar beat daily.

🔹 Candid takes on layoffs, slow budgets & where growth is hiding

🔹 The comeback of module-level battery storage with a twist

🔹 Why solar permitting (still) might be our biggest bottleneck

🔹 How repowering could be the next big business opportunity

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"If it works, leave it. If it’s stranded, service it. That’s the new business model." – Sean White

"The solar industry doesn’t need cheerleaders—we need truth tellers." – Chris Crowell

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Nico Johnson

Entrepreneur & Podcaster

In my 20 year career, I've worked with dozens of entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and professionals in transition to clarify their mission, set or stretch their goals, and work through the barriers to their growth.

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