In this episode of Climate Hive: What Do You Solve?, we sit down with Benoy Thanjan — CEO of Reneu Energy and host of the popular Solar Maverick podcast. Benoy shares his expert insights into the solar energy landscape in the U.S., exploring how solar is being adopted, the challenges it faces, and the innovations reshaping the future of renewable energy.



🌞 Topics Covered:



The rise of solar energy in the U.S.



Key headwinds and industry challenges



Emerging solar technologies to watch



Community solar project development



Benoy’s entrepreneurial journey in clean energy



If you're passionate about climate solutions, renewable energy, or scaling impact through innovation — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.



Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:23 Why Reneu Energy Needed to Exist

02:31 Solar as a Technology, Not a Fuel

04:24 The Future of Solar & Battery Storage

07:10 Is Solar the Cheapest Energy Source?

08:24 Energy Independence & Grid Vulnerability

09:26 Solar for Vulnerable Communities

12:10 NYC Community Solar Project Explained

15:56 Why Solar Projects Face Long Delays

17:50 Can Solar Tech Beat Regulations?

19:45 Rising Electric Bills Drive Solar Demand

28:16 How Financing Boosts Solar Adoption

29:40 Swanson's Law: Why Solar Gets Cheaper

34:03 Why Homeowners are Choosing Solar

40:45 The Utility's Dilemma with Solar



🔗 Learn more:

Reneu Energy: https://www.reneuenergy.com/

Solar Maverick Podcast: https://www.solarmaverickpodcast.com/



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