Transforming Homes Into Smart Powerhouses, Kelly Warner, Lumin | EP212

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague interviews Kelly Warner, CEO of Lumin (or Lumin Smart), a company that produces smart electrical panels for load management and electrification. Kelly shares his extensive background in the energy industry, spanning roles in consulting and running technology companies focused on areas like wind power and virtual power plants.The discussion centers around Lumin's innovative smart panel technology, which enables flexible demand and load management in residential settings. Kelly explains how the Lumin smart panel integrates with solar and battery systems, allowing homeowners to access and prioritize circuits while running on battery power during grid outages. This technology also facilitates the electrification of homes by intelligently managing new electrical loads like EV chargers and heat pumps, often avoiding the need for costly electrical panel upgrades.Kelly also introduces Lumin's latest product, Lumin Edge, a modular and cost-effective version of the smart panel designed for wider adoption in electrification and utility-scale load management. He highlights partnerships with companies like Sonnen and ABB, which will help scale Lumin's technology and bring it to a broader market.The conversation also touches on the importance of energy equity, with initiatives aimed at making clean technologies accessible to mainstream and low-to-moderate-income communities. Kelly emphasizes the role of load management systems like Lumin's in enabling more flexible demand programs, optimizing energy consumption in response to economic signals, and ultimately supporting the energy transition toward a cleaner, more efficient grid.Social Media HandlesKelly WarnerLumin Smart Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email [email protected] Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: [email protected] Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America’s number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

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