The Solar Update

With election results pointing to Biden as the 46th President of the United States and seeing Trump out of the White House, the country can get back on track to leading the fight against climate change. Join me this week to see how renewables persist despite the pandemic and the Trump Administration and realize renewed hopes with a Biden presidency. Here's a quick run down of this week's episode... + Biden set to become 46th President of the United States + Trump Administration finalizes US exit from Paris Agreement + Sunrun beats Wall Street analyst earnings estimates for Q3 '20 + Exelon explores splitting utilities and generation businesses + First Energy CEO ousted amid $61 million bribery scandal  + Norwegian giant Equinor commits to net zero by 2050 Follow me on Facebook: https://lnkd.in/g9AAK4h Follow me on Instagram: https://lnkd.in/e9UdVBE Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eyQ7nnv #solar #sunrun #biden #election2020

Coal CEO Bob Murray dies after filing for black lung benefits marking yet another departure of one of the industry's fiercest fighters. Join me this week to see the ways renewables are impacting the landscape and how this upcoming election could impact the course of climate change. Here's a quick run down of this week's episode... + Murray Energy CEO dies after filing for black lung benefits.  + Iowa close to finishing the 127.5 MW Wapello Solar Project. + Tesla plans to invest ~$12 billion on EV and battery factories.  + US Army invests $7.2 million to develop energy storage tech. + Colorado witnesses their three largest wildfires this year. + Trump fires NOAA Chief Scientist Craig McLean. Follow me on Facebook: https://lnkd.in/g9AAK4h Follow me on Instagram: https://lnkd.in/e9UdVBE Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eyQ7nnv #solar #tesla #renewableenergy

Tesla reported their best quarter in the company's history and their energy business is booming! Join me this week to see what this means for the industry and the scientific progress being made to ensure renewables achieve sustainability! Here's a quick run down of this week's episode... + Tesla achieves record-breaking 719 MWh of battery deployment. + Taiwan Power Company hires Enel X to start a virtual power plant. + Researchers in Idaho achieve 96% efficiency in battery recycling. + Vistra purchases 869 MW worth of solar panels from First Solar. + Australia to complete the world's largest solar farm by 2027. + Poland joins the EU's commitment to net zero by 2050. Follow me on Facebook: https://lnkd.in/g9AAK4h Follow me on Instagram: https://lnkd.in/e9UdVBE Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eyQ7nnv #solar #tesla #renewableenergy

In one of the biggest U.S. renewable energy IPOs to date, Array Technologies (ARRY) went public, marking yet another major stride for the industry. Join me this week to see how solar is reshaping the residential, utilities, and agricultural scenes via technology and innovation. Here's a quick run down of this week's episode... + International Energy Agency (IEA) dubs solar as "the new king". + Array Technologies (ARRY) goes public in historic IPO. + Philadelphia introduces EZ Permits for systems up to 10 kW. + South Australia meets 100% of demand with solar for first time. + Penn State signs 70-MW PPA with three Lightsource bp solar farms. + Green Mountain Power's pilot battery program becomes permanent. Follow me on Facebook: https://lnkd.in/g9AAK4h Follow me on Instagram: https://lnkd.in/e9UdVBE Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eyQ7nnv #solar #climatechange #renewableenergy

For the first time in history, a renewable energy provider dethrones ExxonMobil as the most valuable US energy company. Join me this week to see how rapidly the energy industry is evolving and how the pandemic is accelerating the transition to renewable energy. Here's a quick run down of this week's episode... + NextEra overtakes Exxon as the most valuable US energy company. + US residential solar on track for record 3 GW of installed capacity. + Biden vows to support renewables and clean energy jobs. + Sunrun completes Vivint Solar acquisition this week. + Sunpin Solar enters into PPA for the entire Titan Solar 1 Power Plant. + Ameren pledges net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Follow me on Facebook: https://lnkd.in/g9AAK4h Follow me on Instagram: https://lnkd.in/e9UdVBE #solar #climatechange #renewableenergy

Is it possible to have too much solar power? Apparently that's the issue South Australia is facing with one of the highest levels of rooftop solar penetration and demand can't keep up...at least right away. Join me this week in taking a closer look at one of the biggest challenges for the solar industry and what steps are being taken to overcome this. Here's a quick run down of this week's episode... + South Australia is producing more solar than their grid can handle. + Solar's biggest challenge is storing this vast amount of power. + Tesla's Battery Day revealed potential 56% reduction in $/kWh. + Eliminating cobalt from the battery equation. + Widespread solar and battery adoption is the future. + Oil major Total added another 3.3 GW of solar to its portfolio. Follow me on Facebook: https://lnkd.in/g9AAK4h Follow me on Instagram: https://lnkd.in/e9UdVBE #solar #batteryday #renewableenergy

Starting a new weekly podcast here to provide updates on the solar industry and global climate-related events at large. With the Trump Administration continuing to discredit science this past week and disregard climate change, it is ever more important to set the facts straight and take the steps necessary to create a brighter future. Here's a quick run down of this week's episode... + Wildfires continue to ravage the West Coast. + Trump downplays science's credibility. + Hurricane Sally slams the Gulf Coast. + Climate change aggravates natural disasters. + Emissions from power consumption is a factor. Follow me on Facebook: https://lnkd.in/g9AAK4h Follow me on Instagram: https://lnkd.in/e9UdVBE #solar #climatechange #renewableenergy

In this episode, Brandon and I will discuss the pros and cons to short-term/long-term investing and which style might be most suitable for you! Join us as we explore the different styles of investing and the characteristics that accompany them. 

At last, we are back! In this episode, Brandon and I delve into the concept of what a stock is, how it works, and the different ways individuals can profit from investing in stocks. Stocks are the foundation of the stock market; truly, anyone can become a partial owner to some of the biggest companies in the world and, over time, this ownership has created some of the wealthiest individuals in history including Brandon's favorite, Warren Buffett! Tune in to this month's episode! Note: Going forward, we will be recording these episodes via podcasts! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts under The Joseon Capital Podcast.

And we are back! This month, Brandon and I take a detour into student debt and discuss the critical importance alongside various methods in tackling this ~$1.5 TRILLION (!!!) issue. Investing is crucial but freeing yourself of student, let alone any debt, is paramount to achieving financial independence and success! And please share this video and info with anyone you know (they will thank you later!). We will continue on with the series next month!

Introducing the Man in White himself, Brandon Tadashi Lee!! Together, we are kicking off a monthly series where we'll discuss the basics and principles of investing to equip you with the necessary knowledge to start your investing journey. Join us as we dive into this intro to investing!