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Date created
2016/04/16
Latest episode
2026/10/23
Average duration
15 min.
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Welcome to the world's first Straight-Talk Solar Cast! This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar. Each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you - straight - by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics. Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you're facing when considering solar.
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Solar + CA Measures
2026/10/23
In this week's podcast we discuss the upcoming measures on the CA ballot with potential to affect the solar industry, and we discuss the lack of solar legislation this political season.
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here.
In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.
Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you’re facing when considering solar.
About Adam Duran & Magnified Media
Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco, Los Angeles & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on digital marketing, local and local & national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.
Magnified Media helps business owners take control of their marketing by:
• getting their business seen at the top of Google rankings and AI recommendations, and
• getting them more online reviews,
• creating social, video and written content that engages with their audience and brings in business.
In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering with several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10. Check it out!
Solar + Powershare
2026/10/16
In this week's podcast we discuss the recent announcement by Tesla about the expansion of the new Powershare program and what it means for backup power for Tesla EV owners.
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here.
In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.
Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you’re facing when considering solar.
About Adam Duran & Magnified Media
Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco, Los Angeles & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on digital marketing, local and local & national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.
Magnified Media helps business owners take control of their marketing by:
• getting their business seen at the top of Google rankings and AI recommendations, and
• getting them more online reviews,
• creating social, video and written content that engages with their audience and brings in business.
In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering with several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10. Check it out!
Amazon's $1 Billion AI Community Investment
2026/10/09
Could Northern California Benefit from AWS' commitment to the communities they enter, and could this investment become an example to the rest of the data center industry?
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here.
In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.
Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you’re facing when considering solar.
About Adam Duran & Magnified Media
Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco, Los Angeles & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on digital marketing, local and local & national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.
Magnified Media helps business owners take control of their marketing by:
• getting their business seen at the top of Google rankings and AI recommendations, and
• getting them more online reviews,
• creating social, video and written content that engages with their audience and brings in business.
In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering with several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10. Check it out!
Balcony Solar
2026/10/02
In this week's podcast we discuss the recent CA approval of balcony solar and the real world implications of installing and maintaining these systems.
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here.
In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.
Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you’re facing when considering solar.
About Adam Duran & Magnified Media
Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco, Los Angeles & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on digital marketing, local and local & national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.
Magnified Media helps business owners take control of their marketing by:
• getting their business seen at the top of Google rankings and AI recommendations, and
• getting them more online reviews,
• creating social, video and written content that engages with their audience and brings in business.
In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering with several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10. Check it out!
Solar + AI Infra
2026/09/25
In this week's podcast we discuss the recent AI Infra Summit in Santa Clara, and how solar power can cooperate with AI & Data Centers to create a win for the communities that data centers enter.
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here.
In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.
Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you’re facing when considering solar.
About Adam Duran & Magnified Media
Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco, Los Angeles & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on digital marketing, local and local & national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.
Magnified Media helps business owners take control of their marketing by:
• getting their business seen at the top of Google rankings and AI recommendations, and
• getting them more online reviews,
• creating social, video and written content that engages with their audience and brings in business.
In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering with several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10. Check it out!
Solar + Data Center MISO
2026/09/11
In this week's podcast we discuss the plan by Google to develop Energy Parks along with MISO to help supply electricity to data centers in the middle of the country.
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here.
In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.
Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you’re facing when considering solar.
About Adam Duran & Magnified Media
Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco, Los Angeles & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on digital marketing, local and local & national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.
Magnified Media helps business owners take control of their marketing by:
• getting their business seen at the top of Google rankings and AI recommendations, and
• getting them more online reviews,
• creating social, video and written content that engages with their audience and brings in business.
In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering with several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10. Check it out!
Solar + Data Center Community
2026/09/04
In this week's podcast we discuss strategies for community members to defend themselves when data centers are being built and trying to get approval to be built.
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here.
In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.
Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you’re facing when considering solar.
About Adam Duran & Magnified Media
Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco, Los Angeles & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on digital marketing, local and local & national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.
Magnified Media helps business owners take control of their marketing by:
• getting their business seen at the top of Google rankings and AI recommendations, and
• getting them more online reviews,
• creating social, video and written content that engages with their audience and brings in business.
In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering with several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10. Check it out!
Solar + Gov't Data Centers
2026/08/28
In this week's podcast we discuss the new balcony solar legislation that was approved in CA and we provide resources for elected officials considering a new data center for their community.
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here.
In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.
Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you’re facing when considering solar.
About Adam Duran & Magnified Media
Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco, Los Angeles & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on digital marketing, local and local & national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.
Magnified Media helps business owners take control of their marketing by:
• getting their business seen at the top of Google rankings and AI recommendations, and
• getting them more online reviews,
• creating social, video and written content that engages with their audience and brings in business.
In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering with several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10. Check it out!
Data Center Series
2026/08/21
In this week's podcast we discuss the recent article in TechTarget.com that discusses the impact current and new data centers have on the energy supply and how community solar can offset that impact.
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here.
In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.
Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you’re facing when considering solar.
About Adam Duran & Magnified Media
Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco, Los Angeles & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on digital marketing, local and local & national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.
Magnified Media helps business owners take control of their marketing by:
• getting their business seen at the top of Google rankings and AI recommendations, and
• getting them more online reviews,
• creating social, video and written content that engages with their audience and brings in business.
In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering with several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10. Check it out!
Solar+ CA Policies
2026/08/14
In this week's podcast we discuss the #FreeHour of electricity the potential new governor of California is proposing and a few other solar wins in CA in the last few weeks.
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here.
In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.
Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you’re facing when considering solar.
About Adam Duran & Magnified Media
Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco, Los Angeles & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on digital marketing, local and local & national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.
Magnified Media helps business owners take control of their marketing by:
• getting their business seen at the top of Google rankings and AI recommendations, and
• getting them more online reviews,
• creating social, video and written content that engages with their audience and brings in business.
In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering with several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10. Check it out!
Solar + Foreign Inverters
2026/08/07
In this week's podcast we discuss the FCC's recent ban on foreign made solar inverters and the new Trump administration restrictions on this brand new regulation.
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here.
In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.
Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you’re facing when considering solar.
About Adam Duran & Magnified Media
Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco, Los Angeles & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on digital marketing, local and local & national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.
Magnified Media helps business owners take control of their marketing by:
• getting their business seen at the top of Google rankings and AI recommendations, and
• getting them more online reviews,
• creating social, video and written content that engages with their audience and brings in business.
In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering with several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10. Check it out!
Solar + Mail Bag
2026/07/24
In this week's podcast we finally get to some listener's questions that have been sent in over the last month (or so). Each question asked goes into a short discussion of balcony solar, flat roof installations and more.
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here.
In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.
Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you’re facing when considering solar.
About Adam Duran & Magnified Media
Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco, Los Angeles & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on digital marketing, local and local & national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.
Magnified Media helps business owners take control of their marketing by:
• getting their business seen at the top of Google rankings and AI recommendations, and
• getting them more online reviews,
• creating social, video and written content that engages with their audience and brings in business.
In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering with several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10. Check it out!
Solar + AI Demand
2026/07/17
In this week's podcast we discuss the ongoing electricity demands and the plans to source new power for the massive amount of demand these facilities plan to use.
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here.
In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.
Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you’re facing when considering solar.
About Adam Duran & Magnified Media
Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco, Los Angeles & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on digital marketing, local and local & national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.
Magnified Media helps business owners take control of their marketing by:
• getting their business seen at the top of Google rankings and AI recommendations, and
• getting them more online reviews,
• creating social, video and written content that engages with their audience and brings in business.
In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering with several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10. Check it out!
Solar + AI Nodes
2026/07/10
In this week's podcast we discuss the recent #Sunrun pilot program that is offering their clients the opportunity to host an AI node in their home that pays the client for excess solar power and stored battery power.
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here.
In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.
Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you’re facing when considering solar.
About Adam Duran & Magnified Media
Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco, Los Angeles & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on digital marketing, local and local & national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.
Magnified Media helps business owners take control of their marketing by:
• getting their business seen at the top of Google rankings and AI recommendations, and
• getting them more online reviews,
• creating social, video and written content that engages with their audience and brings in business.
In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering with several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10. Check it out!
Solar + EV Rebates
2026/07/03
In this week's podcast we discuss the new California EV rebates that take effect this week. We also discuss the other RV rebates that may be available for certain groups of EV customers.
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here.
In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.
Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you’re facing when considering solar.
About Adam Duran & Magnified Media
Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco, Los Angeles & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on digital marketing, local and local & national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.
Magnified Media helps business owners take control of their marketing by:
• getting their business seen at the top of Google rankings and AI recommendations, and
• getting them more online reviews,
• creating social, video and written content that engages with their audience and brings in business.
In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering with several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10. Check it out!
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Jc00006 2024/07/25
Solar Business owner gives this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
From one solar business owner to another, thank you Jamie for keeping it honest and informative. I’ve been tuning into this podcast for a couple years...
Dr. Bell DC 2023/11/22
Thanks for the truth
Many people in a business like push that business. Listening to your podcast it feels like your presenting a list of issues that should be addressed. ...
ElSteve9 2023/07/15
It has up-to-date information, but…
It does have up-to-date information, especially regarding California. However, they bring their political pessimism into most episodes. There is a LOT...
Zh-Attack 2022/08/23
Podcast go-to
I have been thinking about Solar for a while but it wasn’t till I came across this podcast that I feel I’m more informed.
Jamie Duran is a great expe...
Dave in Connecticut 2022/03/08
Very Educational
Looking to get solar in Connecticut and binged this podcast to educate myself on solar. Outstanding podcast. The sales reps all said I was the most kn...
POSRJAK 2021/11/02
Great content, great company
I’ve listen to all the episodes, lotta good advice that I learned a lot from listening to these guys. I wish the solar company was in my area, I feel ...
i am a babysitter backoff 2021/10/04
Love It!
Jamie and Adam make quite a team. Jamie's wealth of knowledge in the solar field and the shows format, is a great way for people to pick up Jamie's k...
Peterson3018 2021/09/08
Love These Guys So Much-I mad a Haiku for them
As a Realtor over 26 years plus
These guys make me laugh.
This podcast should be in Realtors toolbox
Status Quo Lover 2021/07/30
Too much self-promotion, too little information
Too many episodes seem to be subtle/not-so-subtle ads for Solar Harmonics. Unless you’re planning on using them as your solar supplier, I’m not sure w...
Tluke5490 2020/06/01
Great for professionals and prospecting customers alike
I’m a solar professional and I benefit from the show’s coverage of industry news. Thanks for the info!
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