# Exploring the Future of Solar with Jigar Shah’s New Podcast
The solar industry continues to evolve rapidly, and so do the voices shaping its future. One of the most well-known names in solar, Jigar Shah, has taken on a new role—this time behind the microphone. As a longtime leader in renewable energy finance and policy, Shah’s insights have already influenced decades of clean energy growth. Now, through his new podcast, **Open Circuit**, he is set to provide an even deeper dive into the challenges and opportunities facing solar companies and the broader energy transition.
## Who Is Jigar Shah?
For anyone new to the solar industry, Shah’s contributions to clean energy finance cannot be overstated. In 2003, he founded a solar company that pioneered the **solar-as-a-service** model, making it easier for homeowners and businesses to adopt solar without upfront costs. His leadership helped lay the foundation for many modern **solar companies** that now make it possible to install **solar panels for your home** with innovative financing structures.
Shah has remained at the forefront of clean energy finance, co-founding **Generate Capital**, leading **The Carbon War Room**, and, most recently, directing the **Department of Energy’s
Original Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/02/05/where-in-the-world-is-jigar-shah/
