Energy is at the center of decarbonising the economy, and we need all hands on deck to do it, so why not start here?
Your co-hosts Bronte Wilson and Adam Whit...
Kira Rundel- Solar and storage but not as you know it!
We were blown away by our conversation with Kira Rundel from RayGen this week, an Australian technology company that has developed a cutting-edge solar thermal and long-duration storage solution. Kira, who heads up Strategic Projects, shared insights on:
🔧 How the technology works and compares to more mainstream solutions
🔄 The evolution of the company and key pivots
💡 Current use cases and future co-location opportunities
👷 Insights from existing projects
It’s hard not to get excited hearing about clever solutions to critical energy transition challenges.
You can learn more about RayGen here https://raygen.com/
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Rob Asselman- Let's make EV charging uneventful
🎙 This week’s episode is a fun conversation on EV charging and e-mobility trends. To help us unpack this topic we are interviewing our old colleague and favourite marketer, Rob Asseleman, who heads up marketing at Chargefox.
Rob talks to us about the drivers shaping EV charging locations, utilisation, and technology choices both publicly and privately (and in his own home). We could chat to Rob all day and hope you enjoy this customer centric conversation 😎
You can learn more about Chargefox’s network and services here https://www.chargefox.com/
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Tom Gay- Your 101 on VPPs
This week, Tom Gay from Origin Energy joins our podcast to provide a comprehensive overview of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs). In this episode we go back to basics, covering what a VPP is, and how it can support different players in the energy transition. If you're curious about how to get additional value from your battery, heat pump, or EV charger, or simply want to understand some of the VPP products available in the market, this episode is for you.
We’re not as quick as we would like! Please note that this episode was recorded in August 2024, and specific product offers and details mentioned in this episode should be verified. You can learn more about Origin Energy’s VPP offerings here https://www.originenergy.com.au/solar/panels-batteries/virtual-power-plant/
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Dennis Freedman- An education in grid scale projects
We’re starting Season 2 with a bang, interviewing the always engaging Dennis Freedman- Managing Director ANZ at Aquila Clean Energy and Board Member for the Clean Energy Council. We love how Dennis simplifies complexity and connects the dots between industry, investors, the market, and regulation.
In this episode, we explore:
Key elements of successful grid-scale renewable energy projects
Different types of players and commercial structures
Factors influencing investment in renewables in Australia
Evolving regulations and their impact on the sector, and
The significance of social license
Join us for a fun and insightful discussion as we unpack these critical themes 🌱🔋
You can learn more about Aquila Clean Energy here https://www.aquila-clean-energy-apac.com, and connect with the Clean Energy Council at https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/.
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Season 2 Trailer: Energy Unpacked
We're back with Season 2 of Energy Unpacked!
This podcast is all about breaking down topics related to the
Australian Energy Transition, a transition from a fossil-fuel-dependent and centralised energy system to a decentralised renewable-based one.
In Season 2, your co-hosts Bronte Wilson and Adam White, we will be interviewing industry experts on a range of topics including Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), EV charging and EV sharing , next-generation solar & long-duration storage, grid-scale project development and much more.
If you’re passionate about climate change or the energy industry or just want to learn more about the Energy Transition please plug in.
Energy is at the center of decarbonising the economy, and we need all hands on deck to do it, so why not start here?
Your co-hosts Bronte Wilson and Adam White will provide jargon-reduced insights into the Australian Energy Transition, a transition from a fossil-fuel-dependent and centralised energy system to a decentralised renewable-based one.
You can expect short explainer episodes on some of the key challenges and opportunities, as well as longer Q&A episodes with industry experts.
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