Nearly two decades in the solar industry have provided opportunities to contribute to conversations across solar, energy storage, technology, sales, operations, and business growth. GreatSun Consulting founder John Sheldon has been featured in industry publications, podcasts, webinars, event panels, and interviews discussing trends and strategies shaping the renewable energy industry.

Explore selected media appearances and industry contributions below, or view John Sheldon’s executive bio →

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Recognition & Professional Features

Media Appearances & Publications

2026

THIS WEEK IN SOLAR NEWSLETTER
How Great Solar Companies Can Get Even Better
Interview on why growing solar companies start to fail and what it actually takes to fix the mess before it costs you customers.
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Sunvoy Podcast
Why Fast-Growing Solar Companies Still Go Broke
Podcast interview on the operational and financial challenges that can emerge as solar companies scale.
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2024

Amalgam Insights
Analyst interview about using data to drive execution of solar and storage installations
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WFAE NEWS
Carolinas Climate Summit
Event panelist speaking about solar and storage
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Sun-Fit Podcast
Guest speaker about solar, storage and Virtual Power Plants (VPP)
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2023

Aurora Solar
Solar Power World Risks & Opportunities in Solar in 2023
Webinar panelist about solar and storage
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Aurora Solar
Empower Summit 2023
Webinar panelist, 12pm Sales – Powering the Future: Unlocking Business Growth through Solar Storage
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Constellation Research
SuperNova Awards Finalist
Event nominee for sales and marketing innovation
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ENPHASE ENERGY
Installer Spotlight
Manufacturer recognition as a “true solar advocate”
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ReImagined Energy
Power Play: Myths and Facts About Solar Power
Podcast interview about solar and storage
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DIGIMONICA
How Renu Energy Solutions uses Zoho Analytics to grow its solar installation business
Analyst interview regarding solar and storage adoption using Zoho Analytics
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WSOC TV CHARLOTTE
New rules for Duke Energy customers means less savings for going solar
Reporter interview about utility rate changes for solar and storage
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THE WALLSTEET JOURNAL
Inside the Slow, Yet ‘Incredible’ Installation of a $78,000 Tesla Solar Roof
Reporter interview about the Tesla Solar Roof
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2022

ZOHO ANALYTICS
Driving Insights & Decision Making with Augmented Analytics
Blog on AI-driven data modeling for faster insights
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TESLARATI
Tesla Solar Roof comes to North and South Carolina
Reporter article about the new product availability through partnership
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AURORA SOLAR
Empower Summit 2022
Webinar panelist, 1pm Day 1 – Solar Digitalization: Scaling the Future Through Enabling Technologies
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THE DX REPORT
Unleashing Innovation (Episode 1 of the Unleashing Transformation Limited Series)
Reporter interview about workflows improving installation of solar and storage
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WCNC CHARLOTTE
Many people are choosing renewable energy with Renu
Live reporter interview speaking about solar and energy storage
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SOLARREVIEWS
Interview at RE+ Anaheim speaking about solar and energy storage
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ZOHO ANALYTICS
Renu Energy Solutions empowers its business with AI-driven analytics and real-time insights
Interview speaking how AI-driven analytics improved business outcomes
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BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE
Renu Energy Solutions – Taking care of people and the environment one panel at a time
Reporter interview about solar and energy storage
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2021

CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY ADVERTISEMENT
Video commercial about solar sponsoring drive-in movie night
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WCCB CHARLOTTE
Wilson’s World: Talking Storm Preparedness with Renu Energy Solutions
Reporter interview talking about storm preparedness with solar and storage
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2020

SOUTH CAROLINA ENERGY OFFICE
Off Grid: Using Residential Solar and Storage to Charge Your Electric Vehicle
Webinar panelist speaking about solar and storage for EV charging
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2019

WBTV CHARLOTTE
The power and cost of solar panels
Reporter interview talking about solar and storage
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SURFRIDER FOUNDATION
Broad Coalition of Environmental Groups and Solar Energy Advocates Speak Out at Public Forum Opposing Seismic Testing and Offshore Oil Drilling in North Carolina
Event keynote speaker talking about solar and storage
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SPECTRUM NEWS
Duke Energy Solar Rebate Program Reaches Capacity in Two Days
Reporter interview talking about solar incentives
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WBTV CHARLOTTE
Good Question: How does solar energy work?
Reporter interview talking about solar and storage
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WFAE CHARLOTTE
Solar Rebates Go Quickly, So Some Try To Boost The Odds
Reporter interview talking about solar incentives
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