# Solar Power on The No Agenda Show Solar Power comes up in 43 chapters across 42 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2009 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 43 - **Episodes:** 42 - **Discussed:** August 2009 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Renewable Energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md), [Germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [Wind Power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-power.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Power Grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/power-grid.md), [Solar Energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-energy.md), [Emp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emp.md), [Fossil Fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [Nuclear Power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-power.md), [Solar Flares](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-flares.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 43 ### Oracle Force Majeure and Texas Solar Expansion - **Episode:** [1907: One Shotted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-27 - **Time:** 54:00–56:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted/chapter/oracle-force-majeure-and-texas-solar-expansion.md Oracle recently invoked a force majeure clause on a data center project due to energy supply issues involving Bloom Energy fuel cells. Despite these hurdles, Texas has become the leader in U.S. solar deployment, driven by the economic benefits of wind and sun in West Texas. Jason Calacanis predicts the "data center trade" will eventually slow down as energy constraints mount. Keywords: [oracle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oracle.md), bloom energy, [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), [west texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-texas.md), [data centers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-centers.md) ### Methane Flaring, Energy Grid Resilience - **Episode:** [1897: Caconian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-23 - **Time:** 37:44–42:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian/chapter/methane-flaring-energy-grid-resilience.md The hosts discuss the potential for data centers to utilize stranded energy, such as methane gas currently being flared off in oil fields. This leads to a conversation about personal energy independence in Texas following Winter Storm Uri in 2021. Both hosts share their investments in solar power and whole-house generators to mitigate the unreliability of the state's power grid. Keywords: methane flaring, gas fields, whole house generators, [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), [winter storm uri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/winter-storm-uri.md) ### Global Donor Recognition and Coffee Health Benefits - **Episode:** [1835: Greenland Gambit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1835-greenland-gambit.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-18 - **Time:** 2:14:02–2:23:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1835-greenland-gambit/chapter/global-donor-recognition-and-coffee-health-benefits.md Donors from Belgium, Australia, and the US are recognized, including the knighting of Sir Sammy B. A health segment features Dr. Rhonda Patrick discussing research that links coffee consumption to a reduction in biological and epigenetic aging. Additionally, a report on a solar-powered ham radio repeater in Fredericksburg, Texas, leads to a discussion on the aging demographic of amateur radio enthusiasts. Keywords: [gigawatt coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gigawatt-coffee.md), rhonda patrick, [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md) ### Germany Sun Tax, Rain Tax and Green Energy - **Episode:** [1789: Glop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1789-glop.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-10 - **Time:** 1:15:41–1:20:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1789-glop/chapter/germany-sun-tax-rain-tax-and-green-energy.md Germany has reportedly introduced a "sun tax" on residents who installed solar panels, following previous incentives to adopt green energy. This new levy joins the existing "rain tax," leading to public outcry over the government's aggressive taxation of natural resources. Despite the complaints on platforms like TikTok, observers note a lack of political will among the German electorate to vote out the socialist-leaning leadership responsible for these policies. Keywords: [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), sun tax, rain tax, [green energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-energy.md) ### Space-Based Solar Power, Iceland Geothermal Energy - **Episode:** [1710: Bro Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-07 - **Time:** 2:33:00–2:37:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media/chapter/space-based-solar-power-iceland-geothermal-energy.md A project to beam solar energy from satellites to Iceland by 2036 is critiqued as unnecessary given Iceland's abundant geothermal resources. The technical challenges of "beaming" wireless electricity are discussed, with comparisons to Nikola Tesla's theories. The hosts share personal anecdotes about the sulfurous smell of volcanic water in Reykjavik. Keywords: [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), [iceland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iceland.md), geothermal, [reykjavik](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reykjavik.md), wireless electricity ### German Energy Policy and Nuclear Power Plant Shutdowns - **Episode:** [1695: Pronoun Journey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1695-pronoun-journey.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-15 - **Time:** 52:37–56:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1695-pronoun-journey/chapter/german-energy-policy-and-nuclear-power-plant-shutdowns.md The "Energiewende" policy in Germany led to the shutdown of advanced, hardened nuclear power plants in favor of solar and wind energy. Critics argue this was a successful psychological operation that left the German energy grid vulnerable. The discussion links these energy decisions to broader geopolitical risks and the potential for expanded conflict in Europe. Keywords: [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [energiewende](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energiewende.md), [nuclear power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-power.md), [solar energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-energy.md), [wind power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-power.md), [psyop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psyop.md) ### California Solar Power, The Duck Curve and Energy Curtailment - **Episode:** [1676: Douche Mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-11 - **Time:** 1:16:32–1:19:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile/chapter/california-solar-power-the-duck-curve-and-energy-curtailment.md California is experiencing an oversupply of solar energy during the day, leading to "curtailment" where clean energy is wasted because the grid cannot handle the load. This phenomenon, known as the "duck curve," occurs when production exceeds demand. Despite this surplus, electricity prices for California residents have nearly doubled in the last two years. Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), duck curve, energy curtailment, electricity prices ### Ukraine Solar Energy Initiative, Zelensky Grid Strategy - **Episode:** [1671: It's The Boyfriend](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1671-it-s-the-boyfriend.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-23 - **Time:** 1:02:26–1:04:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1671-it-s-the-boyfriend/chapter/ukraine-solar-energy-initiative-zelensky-grid-strategy.md President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a rush to install solar energy and energy storage systems across Ukraine following sustained Russian missile attacks on the national power grid. The program aims to provide decentralized power for civil institutions to mitigate the impact of frequent blackouts. Zelensky has tasked the government with creating favorable conditions for rapid renewable energy deployment. Keywords: [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [volodymyr zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volodymyr-zelensky.md), [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), [energy grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-grid.md), russian strikes ### Solar Maximum 2024, G5 Geomagnetic Storm Warning - **Episode:** [1659: ungreen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-12 - **Time:** 44:02–49:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen/chapter/solar-maximum-2024-g5-geomagnetic-storm-warning.md NOAA issued a rare G5 severe geomagnetic storm warning as the sun approaches its solar maximum. Despite warnings that coronal mass ejections could disrupt power grids and GPS, no major blackouts or infrastructure failures were reported. The science behind sunspots and magnetic field tangling is explained via NPR and PBS reports. Keywords: [noaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noaa.md), solar maximum, coronal mass ejection, g5 storm, [power grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/power-grid.md) ### Odysseus Lander, Technical Issues and Tipping - **Episode:** [1637: LIE-DAR](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1637-lie-dar.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-26 - **Time:** 1:14:10–1:18:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1637-lie-dar/chapter/odysseus-lander-technical-issues-and-tipping.md Following its landing, Intuitive Machines confirmed that the Odysseus lander is resting on its side, likely after catching a foot on a rock or uneven surface. The company is troubleshooting communication issues and attempting to gather data from the six NASA experiments on board. The mission has a limited window of 12-13 days before the lunar night begins and solar power runs out. Keywords: [odysseus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/odysseus.md), lunar surface, [telemetry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telemetry.md), [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), nasa experiments ### Cardano Stake Pools, Duck Breast Donations - **Episode:** [1581: Quippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy.md) - **Published:** 2023-08-13 - **Time:** 2:18:20–2:22:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy/chapter/cardano-stake-pools-duck-breast-donations.md Producers discuss technical projects, including an off-grid Cardano stake pool powered by solar energy and Starlink. Baron JB contributes a "duck breast" donation and calls out other producers to match his contribution. The segment includes various birthday announcements and "Jobs Karma" requests for listeners in Arizona and Maryland. Keywords: cardano, [blockchain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blockchain.md), [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), duck breast, [poconos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poconos.md) ### Babcock Ranch Solar Community Weathers Hurricane Ian - **Episode:** [1493: Maiden America](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1493-maiden-america.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-09 - **Time:** 1:59:43–2:05:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1493-maiden-america/chapter/babcock-ranch-solar-community-weathers-hurricane-ian.md Babcock Ranch, a solar-powered planned community north of Fort Myers, survived Hurricane Ian with almost no damage and no loss of power. The town features underground power lines, 650,000 solar panels, and advanced flood management ponds. While critics note its location 30 miles inland helped avoid the worst storm surge, the community is hailed as a successful proof of concept for resilient, sustainable infrastructure. Keywords: babcock ranch, [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), [hurricane ian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-ian.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), sustainable infrastructure ### EU Energy Transition, Green Energy Investment, Russian Gas - **Episode:** [1482: Gorby Chips](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1482-gorby-chips.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-01 - **Time:** 16:14–22:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1482-gorby-chips/chapter/eu-energy-transition-green-energy-investment-russian-gas.md The European Union is accelerating its transition to green energy sources, including wind, solar, and green hydrogen, to end its dependency on Russian fossil fuels. Ursula von der Leyen announced the Repower EU initiative, which involves a 300 billion euro investment in projects such as offshore wind farms in the North Sea and Baltic Sea. The EU has also mandated a 15% reduction in gas consumption among member states to prepare for potential total disruptions of Russian supply. Keywords: [green energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-energy.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), [wind farms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-farms.md), repower eu ### Jimmy Carter Solar Bank, Skyscraper Lettuce, Petri Dish Meat - **Episode:** [1461: Bi-Pox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1461-bi-pox.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-19 - **Time:** 2:33:45–2:37:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1461-bi-pox/chapter/jimmy-carter-solar-bank-skyscraper-lettuce-petri-dish-meat.md Parallels are drawn between the current energy crisis and Jimmy Carter's 1979 push for a "solar bank" and the Windfall Profits Act. Time Magazine's recent coverage of "skyscraper lettuce" and "petri dish meat" is critiqued as an attempt to normalize industrial, lab-grown food under the guise of stopping climate change. Keywords: [jimmy carter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-carter.md), [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), windfall profits act, petri dish meat, [time magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-magazine.md) ### Texas Power Grid, Rooftop Solar Narrative - **Episode:** [1425: Brain Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-13 - **Time:** 3:06:46–3:08:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog/chapter/texas-power-grid-rooftop-solar-narrative.md A new narrative suggests that rooftop solar panels could have prevented the 2021 Texas power grid failure. The hosts dismiss this claim, noting that solar panels are ineffective during the heavy snow and ice storms that caused the outage. Keywords: [ercot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ercot.md), [texas grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-grid.md), [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), [winter storm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/winter-storm.md), [renewable energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md) ### Jennifer Granholm and Residential Solar Goals - **Episode:** [1375: At This Hour](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1375-at-this-hour.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-23 - **Time:** 2:22:46–2:26:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1375-at-this-hour/chapter/jennifer-granholm-and-residential-solar-goals.md Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm visits the Bay Area to promote residential solar power as a key to reaching 100% clean electricity by 2035. The hosts express skepticism about the feasibility of running homes entirely on solar power given current battery technology and weather limitations. Keywords: [jennifer granholm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jennifer-granholm.md), energy secretary, [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), [electricity grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electricity-grid.md) ### LADWP Engineer Criticizes California Renewable Energy Mandates - **Episode:** [1270: Twindemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1270-twindemic.md) - **Published:** 2020-08-23 - **Time:** 3:17–5:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1270-twindemic/chapter/ladwp-engineer-criticizes-california-renewable-energy-mandates.md An engineer from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power claims California regulations prevent utilities from repowering older, inefficient units. The mandate to prioritize renewable energy allegedly forces utilities to buy expensive power from the energy market when wind and solar fail. Warren Buffett is reportedly profiting from selling energy capacity to California from Nevada. Keywords: [ladwp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ladwp.md), [renewable energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md), [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), [wind power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-power.md), [energy market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-market.md) ### California Microgrids, PG&E Energy Control - **Episode:** [1194: Mint19](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1194-mint19.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-01 - **Time:** 2:38:53–2:43:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1194-mint19/chapter/california-microgrids-pg-e-energy-control.md California's rollout of "microgrids" as a solution to PG&E power shutoffs is scrutinized. A reporter from the San Francisco Chronicle admits that many current microgrids are actually temporary diesel generators rather than permanent green energy solutions. The hosts argue that microgrids are a "scam" designed for ultimate energy control, allowing utilities to remotely manage or shut off individual household appliances. Keywords: [pg&e](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pg-e.md), [microgrids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microgrids.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), diesel generators, [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), humboldt county ### San Jose Microgrids and PG&E CEO Response - **Episode:** [1187: Predeceased](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1187-predeceased.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-03 - **Time:** 2:15:48–2:18:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1187-predeceased/chapter/san-jose-microgrids-and-pg-e-ceo-response.md San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo announced plans to explore electrical microgrids using solar and fuel cells to maintain power during PG&E outages. Meanwhile, PG&E CEO Bill Johnson faced backlash for suggesting that residents struggling with spoiled food during shutoffs should visit food banks. 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