SMP 271: Global Conflict Is Accelerating the Next Wave of Clean Energy

SMP 271: Global Conflict Is Accelerating the Next Wave of Clean Energy

From Solar Maverick Podcast by Benoy Thanjan

March 30, 2026 · 6 min · Season 1 · Episode 271

About this episode

The episode discusses how global conflicts are influencing clean energy investments and innovations.

In this episode of The League, Benoy Thanjan and David Magid break down how rising geopolitical tensions are driving energy security concerns and accelerating investment in solar and storage. They share insights from Puerto Rico Energy Week, where grid instability is pushing rapid adoption of microgrids, distributed solar, and battery storage. Benoy also highlights the real world impact of installing solar and storage systems for families with critical 24 hour medical needs. The conversation shifts to new momentum in nuclear, with X-energy and Talen Energy partnering to develop small modular reactors in the United States. They also discuss National Grid’s thermal network pilots in New York, which use community scale ground source heat pumps to provide efficient heating and cooling.

People in this episode

Host: Benoy Thanjan

Guest: David Magid

Topics covered

  • geopolitical tensions
  • energy security
  • solar energy
  • battery storage
  • microgrids
  • nuclear energy
  • community heating

Keywords

  • Puerto Rico Energy Week
  • grid instability
  • small modular reactors
  • National Grid
  • ground source heat pumps

Mentioned in this episode

Products: solar systems, battery storage systems, microgrids, small modular reactors, ground source heat pumps

Places: the United States, New York

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