DC Power Hour

About DC Power Hour

Welcome to “DC Power Hour”– the show where we will discuss everything related to – you guessed it – critical DC power solutions. Twice a month, we will get together and have a little fun talking with experts about the issues that are important to us and our industry. At Eagle Eye, we are huge on sharing knowledge, and our goal is to both educate and entertain our audience with this podcast. So, charge up, power on, or do whatever it is you have to do to get yourself excited for “DC Power Hour”!

Publisher

Eagle Eye Power Solutions

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Jul 2021

Latest episode

17 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 60 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   17 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Battcon 2026 Recap

   Host Ryan Wallace interviews Eagle Eye consultant Rodney Padilla about his Battcon experience and then Matt Kanter discusses slew rate with Eagle Eye Product Manager Lucas Berndt.

2. 

   17 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Legacy of J. Allen Byrne

   Special tribute episode, featuring longtime friends, respected colleagues and Hall of Fame contributors reflecting on the profound impact of J. Allen Byrne—a pioneering expert, educator, Battcon founder, IEEE Senior Member, and International Battery Hall of Fame inductee—whose decades of leadership in stationary battery systems, DC power solutions, and industry education shaped modern practices and inspired generations. Episode Highlights 6:09 – We convinced Allen to leave Marconi Space and Defense, and he came and joined us in Saudi. 16:15 – He was the titan. They called Gauss the titan of electricity. But Allen Byrne was the titan of energy storage, and you could always bet on him. Having an answer to whatever question you asked him. 23:50 – He was always trying to look out for everybody else and make sure everybody else felt comfortable. But he was definitely, as I said before, a force to be reckoned with in the industry. 31:20 – We both agreed that once the last of the old guard is gone, also going to be gone is hundreds of years of experiences and knowledge and the willingness to share that, to stand up alone when needed to help the industry be better. 49:29 – Allen's interest went way beyond just batteries and he, he has a lasting impact.

3. 

   26 Aug 2025

   BATTCON 2025 Recap with Industry Legends

   Join Allen for an engaging episode of DC Power Hour, where he moderates a dynamic panel discussion featuring BATTCON Hall of Fame members Ted Carpenter and Pete Demar, alongside industry experts Ryan Wallace and Lucas Berndt. Together, they dive into the highlights of BATTCON 2025, sharing key takeaways, memorable moments, and insights from the premier battery technology conference. Episode Highlights 11:02 – Was there any real concerns at, BATTCON about lithium ion respect to safety? 29:34 – What did you think of the panel session sessions? 44:25 – It was a fantastic BATTCON. It, the venue, the subjects were great. They were diversified and every single paper teaches me something. 52:44 – Building those relationships, getting to know those people, that's the true value of being involved in coming to events like BATTCON.

Inside a recent episode

Battcon 2026 Recap

Published 17 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] But a lot of people forget to realize it's the gases that are emitted. and learning how not all batteries are put out by extinguishers. Sometimes they just let them burn and different things like that. So spill containment requirements, the installation guidelines, having to work with different fire marshals across the country. Not every fire marshal has the same interpretation. You have to kind of get on board early on with these fire marshals before the installation process begins. If you're looking to link up with the fire marshal during the installation, you're already behind the eight ball. […]

Who has been a guest on DC Power Hour

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Rodney Padilla
• Lucas Berndt
• Nick Fortune
• Mike Vest

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

47

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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