The Clean Energy Show

How clean energy is driving real-world economic shifts—from industries flocking to renewable-powered grids to homeowners rushing toward energy independence. We also dig into how fossil fuel volatility is causing global disruption, why home batteries are finally breaking into New York City, and what potatoes can teach us about the future of solar farming.
South Australia is on the verge of becoming the world's first gigawatt-scale grid running on 100% net.
New York City has officially entered the home battery era. After years of strict fire safety rules, the first residential system has been approved—potentially opening the door for widespread adoption in one of the toughest markets. https://electrek.co/2026/03/27/new-york-city-first-home-battery-storage-system/
A new agrivoltaics study shows potatoes can thrive under solar panels—but timing matters.
And as fossil fuel prices spike, companies like Octopus Energy are seeing a surge in demand for home electrification.
Lightning Round highlights:
Nuclear bans are being reconsidered in multiple U.S. states
Electric trucking in Australia proves faster and ~85% cheaper than diesel
Japan restarts a nuclear reactor, replacing 1.1 million tonnes of LNG annually
Nearly 1 GW of next-gen geothermal projects underway in the U.S.
And finally, a new study shows many homes can fully electrify without upgrading their electrical panels—challenging one of the biggest perceived barriers to ditching fossil fuels. https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/electrification/many-homes-have-power-to-electrify
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A major shift in the EV landscape as Chinese automakers—led by BYD—prepare a rapid expansion into Canada. What once seemed like a slow rollout is now shaping up to be a full-scale market entry, with affordable, feature-packed EVs potentially arriving in major cities within months. We break down the models, pricing, and why these vehicles are being positioned not just against other EVs—but directly against gas cars.
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We also look at how today's global oil shocks are different from the past. With fuel shortages hitting parts of Southeast Asia due to geopolitical tensions, the conversation is changing—this time, there are real alternatives. Clean energy isn't hypothetical anymore, and countries feeling the pressure are being forced to adapt quickly.
Closer to home, we revisit concerns about EVs and the grid, highlighting new data around energy use—especially the growing role of data centers—and why the narrative around EVs "crashing the grid" doesn't hold up.
In international news, a new Australia–EU trade deal could accelerate EV adoption by removing tariffs and boosting competition, while also reshaping supply chains for critical minerals.
We also cover encouraging developments in clean tech: EV battery replacement costs continue to fall, and new research shows solar panels degrade far more slowly than previously thought—potentially extending warranties out to 35 years and lowering long-term costs even further.
Plus, in the Lightning Round: solar warranties are increasing, EVs are cutting global oil demand, major automakers are gaining access to Tesla's charging network, and new data shows battery storage costs dropping
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Your hosts are shocked to find a massive AI data center planned for their backyard. What it means for their neighbours, their grid and their planet.  Honda is facing its first annual loss in nearly 70 years after falling behind on EVs.
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Honda is was late to E.V.s then botched it an their bottom line https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/honda-shares-slide-more-than-5-automaker-faces-first-annual-loss-2026-03-13/

The U.S. may pay nearly $1 billion to cancel offshore wind projects

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Cuba blackout affects 11 million people.

U.S. EV search traffic up 20% amid oil tensions.

Paris making streets near 300 schools car-free.

Nuclear proximity study (post-Fukushima): home values down 4.2%. https://theconversation.com/accepter-ou-non-de-vivre-a-proximite-dune-centrale-nucleaire-une-question-loin-detre-reglee-275150

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BYD has unveiled its second-generation Blade battery along with ultra-fast flash chargers that can take an EV from 10% to nearly full in under ten minutes—even in extreme cold. The batteries also charge significantly faster on existing fast chargers, which could make the EV charging experience much quicker even before the new megawatt chargers are widespread.
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We also talk about the opening of the massive NextStar Energy battery plant in Windsor, Ontario. The $5-billion facility is part of the growing EV manufacturing corridor between Ontario and Michigan and has already begun producing battery cells for electric vehicles.
And in Ukraine, the country is rebuilding its electricity system in a way that makes it far more resilient to attack. Instead of relying on large centralized plants, the grid is shifting toward decentralized solar, wind, microgrids and battery storage—systems that are harder to destroy and faster to repair.
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How attacks in the Middle East sent oil prices up 10% and why the Strait of Hormuz matters so much, with roughly 20% of the world's oil flowing through that narrow passage. Higher fossil fuel prices could accelerate renewables — but also risk boosting inflation and slowing clean energy investment.
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Balcony solar is catching on in the U.S., with Utah leading and 28 other states considering legislation. Inspired by Germany's four million plug-in systems, these affordable panels can plug into a standard outlet and cover up to 15–20% of a household's electricity use.
We dive into a promising new battery paper in Nature exploring higher energy density, faster charging, and fewer raw materials — with the usual reminder that lab success doesn't guarantee mass production.
A New Jersey data centre pairs rooftop solar with 23 MWh of battery storage, showing how large facilities can boost energy independence while supporting the grid.
Plus: real-world data from Montreal shows electric semi-trucks could save fleets about $160,000 per truck over six years compared to diesel.
In the Lightning Round: Tesla begins official sales in Morocco, BYD heads to Pakistan, a major Greenpeace court ruling, record U.S. battery installations, China's solar surge, nuclear plants vs. jellyfish, and Toyota Canada deploying humanoid robots in RAV4 production.
Listener mail covers Nova Scotia's proposed EV fees and 12-volt battery frustrations in a Hyundai Kona — along with practical tips to avoid getting stranded.
Japan conference link: https://www.renewable-ei.org/en/activities/events/20260311.php
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