Best Solar Software Podcasts (2025)

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Bad Crypto, Zombie CPUs, Y2K38,Park Mobile, Redis, Red Hat, Deloitte, Aaran Leyland.. - SWN #518 28:47

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Bad Crypto, Blood Thirsty Zombie CPUs, Y2K38, Park Mobile, Palo Alto, Redis, Red Hat, Deloitte, Aaran Leyland, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-518

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Bad Crypto, Zombie CPUs, Y2K38,Park Mobile, Redis, Red Hat, Deloitte, Aaran Leyland.. - SWN #518 28:47

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Bad Crypto, Blood Thirsty Zombie CPUs, Y2K38, Park Mobile, Palo Alto, Redis, Red Hat, Deloitte, Aaran Leyland, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-518

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Design Is Easy, Construction Isn't - The Manual Labor Problem No One Solves In AEC 1:04:24

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"Digital twins are still solving problems we haven't even imagined yet." In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, we had James Mize from CRB and we got to learn about why pharmaceutical and biotech construction is pushing the boundaries of what's possible with digital twins, the real reason most companies stick with their tech partners, and why…

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Finding Large Bounties with Large Language Models - Nico Waisman - ASW #351 53:52

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Software has forever had flaws and humans have forever been finding and fixing them. With LLMs generating code, appsec has also been trying to determine how well LLMs can find flaws. Nico Waisman talks about XBOW's LLM-based pentesting, how it climbed a bug bounty leaderboard, how it uses feedback loops for better pentests, and how they handle (and…

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862: Debunking Battery Myths: How Software-Driven Innovations Will Power the Future 24:46

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Check out OpenSolar OS 3.0 at: https://suncast.media/opensolar More batter density = more value, right? Not so fast. In this episode, we challenge the hype around energy storage density—and reveal what really drives value for battery storage assets. At RE+ 2025, Nico Johnson got to connect with two powerhouse product leaders from Wärtsilä Energy St…

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New health platform on the way from Dr. Michael Roizen

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Dr. Michael Roizen is a best selling author and the Chief Wellness Officer emeritus at the Cleveland Clinic. He is a strong proponent of taking charge of your health now, no matter what your age, because rapid advancements...By Fred Fishkin

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AI & IAM: Where Security Gets Superhuman (Or Supremely Stuck) - Matt Immler, Heather Ceylan, Alexander Makarov, Nitin Raina, Dor Fledel, Aaron Parecki - ESW #427 1:34:04

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At Oktane 2025, leaders from across the security ecosystem shared how identity has become the new front line in protecting today’s AI-driven enterprises. As SaaS adoption accelerates and AI agents proliferate, organizations face an explosion of human and non-human identities—and with it, growing risks like misconfigured access, orphaned accounts, a…

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Full featured Prime Docking Station from Anker arrives

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Anker is out with the Prime Docking Station that is designed with Thunderbolt 5 connectivity and all the ports you could ask for. It is a 14 in 1 docking station that can deliver 140 watts of power for laptops and connect...By Fred Fishkin

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UKWA Solar Toolkit: Shine a Light on Your Warehouse 40:08

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Solar panels on industrial building rooftops is a no-brainer: 9 in 10 members of the public support it. So, why is it that only 5% of warehouses have installed them? Warehouse owners and operators cite issues such as complex financing models and constantly changing regulations. The UKWA has been instrumental in helping warehouse occupiers navigate …

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861: 1 in 5 Solar Panels Are Failing — Here’s Why 7:42

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Check out OpenSolar OS 3.0 at: https://suncast.media/opensolar 1 in 5 solar panels are failing—and it’s not because of hail. A quiet reliability crisis is cracking open across the industry, and it starts with glass. In this eye-opening conversation, Nico Johnson sits down with Tristan Erion-Lorico (Kiwa PVEL) and Dr. Teresa Barnes (NREL) to uncover…

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Ratboi, Clop, Oracle, svgs, Impact Solutions, The Pentagon, Open AI, Josh Marpet... - SWN #517 30:34

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Ratboi, Clop, Oracle, svgs, Impact Solutions, The Pentagon, Open AI, Josh Marpet, and More on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-517

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Ratboi, Clop, Oracle, svgs, Impact Solutions, The Pentagon, Open AI, Josh Marpet... - SWN #517 30:34

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Ratboi, Clop, Oracle, svgs, Impact Solutions, The Pentagon, Open AI, Josh Marpet, and More on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-517

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Techstination interview: What can you do with GoPro Max 2?

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Techstination interview: What can you do with GoPro Max 2?By Fred Fishkin

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Online help in finding the right child safety seat

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some online help finding the right car safety seat for kids. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the statistics are frightening. In 2023 in the U.S. three children were killed and more than four hundred...By Fred Fishkin

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AI: The new trigger word. Or is it Robots? - PSW #894 2:04:32

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In addition to some fun news, we get a Mary Ann Davidson as a surprise guest. We even get a great quote from her of "You're never going to have enough cybersecurity people to defend what was never built to be defensible.". Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-894…

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860: Why Natural Gas is Surging Again (and What It Means for Solar); Justin Locke | Global Energy Monitor 1:03:00

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Check out OpenSolar OS 3.0 at: https://suncast.media/opensolar Is the world’s most powerful energy data set hiding in plain sight? Justin Locke, former RMI leader and now Executive Director of Global Energy Monitor, joins Nico to uncover how real data—not just rhetoric—is shaping the future of global energy. If you've ever looked at a chart on coal…

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Solar Sister creates entrepreneurs and solar help in Africa

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Energy poverty is a phrase you don’t often hear in this country, but there are still millions of people around the world who live without household electricity. Solar Sister is a company that was among the Commitment Makers...By Fred Fishkin

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Future Forward: CIO 2025 Outlook - Cybersecurity, AI, and Economic Uncertainty? - Amanda Jack - BSW #415 55:15

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More than four out of ten (41%) Chief Information Officers (CIOs) report cybersecurity as their top concern, yet these same leaders are simultaneously increasing security budgets (77%), expanding cloud infrastructure (68%), and accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities (67%). According to the new Future Forward: CIO 2025 Outlook report…

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PSATs this month? What students and parents should know.

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Techstination interview: PSATs this month? What students and parents should know.By Fred Fishkin

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Clock is ticking on home energy tax incentives- what to do

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Techstination interview: Clock is ticking on home energy tax incentives- what to doBy Fred Fishkin

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HOZO Design NeoBlade smart tool for crafting and more

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A company called HOZO Design is out with the NeoBlade…bringing tech and innovation to crafters and more. It is designed to cut using ultrasonic vibration with intelligent auto power to get through different materials. There...By Fred Fishkin

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Scalextric4Schools: Full Throttle Learning for the Engineers of the Future 16:35

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What if the thrill of Formula One racing could inspire tomorrow's engineers? That's exactly what's happening with Scalextric4Schools, a nationwide initiative that's transforming how students engage with STEM subjects across the UK. The iconic slot car racing brand Scalextric is challenging secondary school students to design, build, and race their …

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Attica, Crustacean Porn, Broadcom, William of Ockham, Jaguar, SVG, Aaran Leyland... - SWN #516 31:22

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Attica, Crustacean Porn, Broadcom, William of Ockham, Jaguar, SVG, Aaran Leyland, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-516

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Attica, Crustacean Porn, Broadcom, William of Ockham, Jaguar, SVG, Aaran Leyland... - SWN #516 31:22

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Attica, Crustacean Porn, Broadcom, William of Ockham, Jaguar, SVG, Aaran Leyland, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-516

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Why 70% BIM Adoption Is A Lie (And What Procore Just Did About It) - PROCORE's BIM STRATEGY 1:12:03

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Most construction companies think they're using BIM. They're not. And it's costing them 20% on every project. In this episode of Bricks & Bytes, Owen sits down with Dave from Procore's BIM team and Tore Hovland, founder of NovaRender (recently acquired by Procore), to unpack what's really happening in the BIM space and why two major acquisitions ju…

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859: Patrick Crane’s Plan to Cut Solar Costs in Half 48:46

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Check out OpenSolar OS 3.0 at: https://suncast.media/opensolar The $2/Watt Challenge: Can We Get There? Is $2/watt solar a pipe dream—or a real target we can hit in the next few years? Patrick Crane, Global Head of Growth at OpenSolar (and solar pioneer since Sungevity), says not only is it possible, but we already know how to get there. In this co…

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Changing the Vuln Conversation from Volume to Remediation - Francesco Cipollone - ASW #350 1:14:32

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Dealing with vulns tends to be a discussion about prioritization. After all, there a tons of CVEs and dependencies with known vulns. It's important to figure out how to present developers with useful vuln info that doesn't overwhelm them. Francesco Cipollone shares how to redirect that discussion to focus on remediation and how to incorporate LLMs …

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iPhone shopping? Today at Apple can assist.

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the array of new iPhones on the market, some of the best deals can come through mobile carriers. But it can still be very helpful to head to an Apple store where they have Today at Apple Sessions. It’s a project...By Fred Fishkin

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Delivering Next-Generation AI Capabilities 30:18

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformational technology, but it has limitations in challenging operational settings. Researchers in the AI Division of the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) work to deliver reliable and secure AI capabilities to warfighters in mission-critical environments. In our latest podcast, M…

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Leadership, Cash Flow, and Culture: Lessons from Blu Banyan’s CEO 29:44

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Jen Rippingale, CEO of Blu Banyan, dives into what it really takes to run a tight solar operation, from cash flow and culture to adapting when the market throws curveballs. She shares why she built on NetSuite, how to simplify software without sacrificing power, and the signs of a well-run solar company. If you care about leadership, resilience, an…

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Live interviews from Oktane 2025: threats, AI in apps, and AI in cybersecurity tools - Brett Winterford, Shiv Ramji, Damon McDougald - ESW #426 1:35:13

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How identity security can keep pace with the evolving threat landscape, with Brett Winterford Today’s threat landscape has never been more complex. Malicious actors are leveraging tools like generative AI to develop more creative social engineering attacks that can have serious ramifications for businesses. Brett Winterford, VP of Okta Threat Intel…

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Understanding AI looks at Waymo crash data

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Waymo, the growing robotaxi venture owned by Alphabet…also parent of Google…is out with its latest safety data and the numbers, through the company’s first 22 million miles, look pretty impressive. At Understanding AI, writer...By Fred Fishkin

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The €7bn CEO Breaking Every Rule In Construction 1:01:26

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Jan Hendrik Goldbeck CEO of GOLDBECK grew his family construction business from €750M to €7B by treating buildings like LEGO. In this episode of Bricks & Bytes, we sit down with Hendrik Goldbeck, CEO of Goldbeck Group, who reveals how 60 years of stubborn innovation and perfect timing transformed a small German metalworking shop into Europe's const…

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Riker's Curse, River City, EDR-Freeze, MCP, WordPress, GitHub, Josh Marpet, and More. - SWN #515 30:49

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Riker's Curse, River City, EDR-Freeze, MCP, WordPress, GitHub, Josh Marpet, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-515

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Riker's Curse, River City, EDR-Freeze, MCP, WordPress, GitHub, Josh Marpet, and More. - SWN #515 30:49

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Riker's Curse, River City, EDR-Freeze, MCP, WordPress, GitHub, Josh Marpet, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-515

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858: This Nonprofit is Revolutionizing Solar Permitting | Nick Josefowitz 32:42

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Check out OpenSolar OS 3.0 at: https://suncast.media/opensolar Why is solar so expensive in the U.S.? Nick Josefowitz has the receipts—and a plan to fix it. In this episode, we dig into one of the largest hidden reasons rooftop solar costs $35,000+ for the average American homeowner (while in Australia it's closer to $6K). Spoiler: It’s not the pan…

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How 570 Software Tools Power Europe's Most Innovative Construction Company 1:08:45

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This German construction giant cracked the code on building 500 projects per year with LEGO-like precision. In this episode of Bricks & Bytes, we sit down with Fabian, Managing Director of Goldbeck Technologies, who reveals how this family-owned company complete rewrote the rules of construction by treating buildings like configurable products rath…

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In the market for an SUV? Gas, hybrid or electric?

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the introduction of the 2026 Kia Sportage in hybrid and internal combustion flavors, the carmaker is reminding consumers that bigger isn’t always better when it comes to buying an SUV. And Kia America’s James Bell says...By Fred Fishkin

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Broadcom, LastPass, SEO Poisoning, QR codes, H1B visas, Distributed Computing... - PSW #893 1:03:06

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Broadcom, LastPass, Brickstone, SEO Poisoning, QR codes, H1B visas, Distributed Computing, and More... Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-893

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Rekor Systems brings AI to road safety

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. While there may be plenty to be wary of when it comes to AI…here’s another application where it is doing some good. Maryland based Rekor Systems is using the technology to improve road safety by monitoring roads and traffic...By Fred Fishkin

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Rearchitecting Systems for Privacy as AI Agents Force You to Rethink Security - Guillaume Jaulerry - BSW #414 1:02:20

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As AI and cloud-based services power our connected world, individuals are facing an unprecedented privacy crisis. With more than 2.3 billion people entrusting their data to the cloud and centralized servers, cyberattacks, data breaches, surveillance, identity theft, and privacy threats are now everyday risks. How do we protect against these threats…

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What's new in Bird Buddy 2

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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Bird Buddy 2 is on the way from the smart bird feeder pioneer and the coming improvements show the company cares and listens to customers. The new Bird Buddy eliminates wires completely. Squirrels have a tendency to...By Fred Fishkin

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Uhura, Collins, Nimbus Manticore, Sonic Wall, Async Rat, Solar Winds, Aaran Leyland.. - SWN #514 29:42

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Uhura, Collins, Nimbus Manticore, Sonic Wall, Async Rat, Solar Winds, ShadowV2, H1B, Aaran Leyland, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-514