Watts Up Solar Podcast
Watts Up in Solar is your go-to weekly podcast for everything solar—from rooftop installs to remote troubleshooting and everything in between.
Hosted by Emmitt Muckles—solar trainer, consultant, and all-around energy expert—this show breaks down the tech, talks real-world solar issues, and helps you stay plugged into what matters most in solar energy.
Whether you’re a homeowner thinking about going solar or a solar pro looking to sharpen your skills, each episode delivers something for you:
- Plain-English breakdowns of solar tech, from inverters to batteries
- Real talk on home energy efficiency and utility bills
- Tips for avoiding solar scams and shady sales pitches
- Live field stories, installer insights, and industry interviews
- Weekly “Watt’s New” solar headlines and commentary
It’s solar knowledge for the real world. No fluff. Just facts.
Watts Up Solar Podcast
Solar Generators, Second-Life Panels & Building Solar-Powered Communities w/ Adam C. Powers
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In this inspiring episode, Emmitt Muckles interviews Adam C. Powers, solar educator, data management expert, and community leader, about how to bring solar equity and sustainability to under-resourced communities.
Adam shares his journey from Omnidian to founding KEK Tech Labs, building microgrids from second-life solar panels, and launching the 100% off-grid Solar Punk Festival in Washington state. Discover how he created a solar-powered podcast studio, why portable solar generators are revolutionizing access, and how you can build a better future — even from your backyard.
Event Mentioned:
Burien Solar Punk Festival – August 16th – mark your calendars!
Episode Highlights:
- How to build solar microgrids with recycled panels
- Bringing solar to Black and Brown communities
- Vertical gardens, air-to-water tech, and solar-powered events
- EcoFlow & Anker as tools of energy independence
- Creating LED-wall powered film studios
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Our Sponsor for this episode is Smart Resource Labs' DAS Rescue, which is a specialized service designed to optimize data flow and reliability for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), particularly PV (photovoltaic) power plants. It offers a comprehensive, fixed-cost package that includes a field inspection, engineering services, a data gateway (SRLink™), and a data assurance process with commissioning. This service aims to ensure seamless, reliable data transmission.
