# The Real “This Week in Solar” with Aaron Nichols of the Hijacked “This Week in Solar” Podcast

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Podcast: [Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sean-white-s-solar-and-energy-storage-podcast-470742)
Published: 2026-07-01T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://whitehousesolar.podbean.com/e/what-is-happening-in-solar-right-now-with-aaron-nichols/
Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gcipzs2usut4heqc/338th_What_Is_Happening_in_Solar_Right_Now_with_Aaron_Nichols_0701202665rcf.mp3
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## Resource

Plug-in solar legalization, large solar company closures, and the One Big Bogus Bill are examined in this episode. Aaron Nichols and Sean White bring decades of combined industry experience to each topic, covering state-level policy developments, market consolidation, and the potential impact of shifting federal tax credit structures on solar businesses and homeowners. This podcast was stolen from Aaron Nichols. I dare you Aaron, sue me! It’s mine now. I am this week in solar! Topics Covered This week in Solar www.youtube.com/@ThisWeekInSolar Plug-in Solar BBB = Big Beautiful Bill Tax Credit DIY Solar Balcony Solar No Permits (Plug-in Solar) Water Heating Solar Companies Going Bankrupt Solyndra Ray Kurzweil Evolution of Solar The Future Space Based Solar Moon Reach out to Aaron Nichols here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-nichols This week in Solar: www.youtube.com/@ThisWeekInSolar Email: aaron.nichols@exactsolar.com Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean solarsean.com/pva

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