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In this episode of CleanTalk, we sit down with Randall "Tiny" Smith, a former Royal Air Force senior engineering officer turned EV and renewable energy executive.Randall's journey spans military aviation, leading 250-person engineering teams, becoming Programme Manager for the revolutionary Jaguar I-PACE, and building EV charging infrastructure across the UK retailer network at Jaguar Land Rover.We explore:- Leadership under pressure and the “Three Ts” framework (Trust, Transparency, Tailoring)- What it really took to bring a premium OEM EV from concept to production- Why EV misinformation spreads, and how narrative shapes adoption- The hydrogen debate: physics vs optimism- Government intervention, behaviour change, and the psychology of resistance- How curiosity, depth of knowledge, and platform-building intersect- Rather than framing this as advocacy, the conversation examines the structural tension between technological innovation, public perception, and political cycles, and what it means for anyone operating in the energy transition.If you work in renewable energy, transport, policy or clean tech communications, this episode aims to help you better understand the human dynamics affecting electric vehicle adoption.Enjoy! __________________ Connect with Randal on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evchargingsolutions/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/ ____________________ CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film & media company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: https://www.harmervisuals.com Many thanks to...Our rental suppliers - O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ | Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/ ____________________Chapters:00:00 - Intro02:02 - Randal's Background04:41 - The 3 T's of Leadership11:04 - Entry Into The EV Industry13:51 - Designing The Jaguar I-Pace16:28 - The Media's Negativity EV Bias22:16 - Understanding People's Objections25:58 - Becoming a Thought Leader29:36 - Curiosity & Continual Learning34:21 - A Framework for Strategy36:09 - Macro Forces & Hierarchy39:34 - The History of Electric Vehicles41:49 - The Case For Hydrogen47:34 - Cultural Narratives Blocking Technological Progress49:09 - Government Influence53:21 - Purpose, Conviction & Values57:29 - Quickfire Curiosity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of CleanTalk, we're joined by Peter Elms, Co-Founder & Director of Alpaca Communications, the UK's leading communications agency for Net Zero infrastructure, to unpack the real mechanics behind winning planning consent for renewable energy projects.Peter explains why lobbying isn't a dirty word, how behavioural science and loss aversion shape public opposition, and why “net zero” has become a politically toxic phrase in parts of the UK. We dig into how developers should think about stakeholders, why trust is the real bottleneck, and how authentic storytelling, done carefully, could de-risk projects rather than endanger reputations.This is a grounded, honest look at the intersection of politics, public opinion, and renewable energy development, and why better communication may be just as important as better technology.Enjoy!__________________Connect with Peter Elms on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-elms-89b82748/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/____________________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film & media company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: https://www.harmervisuals.comMany thanks to...Recording space providerOur rental suppliers -O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ | Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/____________________Chapters for today's episode:00:00 - Intro02:57 - Peter's Background06:08 - Why Niching Helping The Business08:56 - Co-Founder Dynamics11:32 - What Role Comms Plays In Renewables Development20:04 - How Politics Helps Or Hinders Energy Projects25:35 - Social Media As A Comms Medium29:42 - Strengths & Risks of Video Content35:12 - Reflecting On Developers' Main Challenges37:44 - Alpaca's 3-Phase Approach42:12 - Quickfire Curiosity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Need help turning an idea into a real product? Work with Hard Stuff to build your MVP today: https://www.hard-stuff.com/__________________________In this episode of CleanTalk, we sit down with Matt Stedman, a startup engineer and fractional CTO who helps early-stage companies turn ambitious ideas into real, working products, particularly in climate and clean technology.We explore what founders consistently get wrong when building MVPs, why “perfect” products are often the enemy of progress, and how marrying yourself to a solution instead of a problem can quietly kill a startup. Matt shares hard-won insights from working with hardware founders, from breaking perfectionism to testing whether anyone will actually pay for what you're building.We also dig into why climate tech isn't just about big infrastructure and renewables, how niche physical products can make a meaningful impact, and why building “stuff that matters” requires humility, iteration, and the willingness to fail fast.This episode is for startup founders, engineers, climate tech builders, product leaders, and anyone navigating the messy early stages of turning an idea into something real, especially when time, money, and certainty are in short supply.Enjoy!__________________________Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-a-stedman/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/__________________________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film & media company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit:[https://www.harmervisuals.com](https://www.harmervisuals.com/)Many thanks to…Matt StedmanOur rental suppliers –O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/__________________________Chapters for today's episode: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To learn more about training courses needed to pursue a technical career in the wind energy sector, visit: https://belayropeaccess.co.uk/ ________________In this episode of CleanTalk, we sit down with Iain Tindall, owner of Belay Rope Access Training Centre in Newhaven, East Sussex, to explore what safety training really looks like behind the scenes in the offshore wind industry.This conversation is released in conjunction with a full training vlog following Luke through his GWO Basic Safety Training, which drops this Friday. The film documents the reality of working at height, sea survival, fire awareness, manual handling, and first aid, and why these skills are non-negotiable for anyone working on or around wind energy infrastructure.In today's discussion, Iain shares insights from decades working offshore across oil, gas, and wind. We talk about dynamic risk assessment, complacency as a leading cause of incidents, how training must evolve as turbines move further offshore and increase in scale, and why human judgement still matters even as automation and robotics improve.Audio-only listeners: this episode includes short excerpts from the full vlog. You'll still get plenty of value listening, but for the best experience we recommend watching on YouTube or Spotify.This episode is for offshore wind technicians, safety professionals, trainers, operators, engineers, and anyone curious about what it really takes to keep people safe while building the energy system of the future.Enjoy!Connect with Iain on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-tindall-8137817b/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film & media company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit:https://www.harmervisuals.comMany thanks to…Belay Rope Access training team & trainees for making the project possibleOur rental suppliers –O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ |Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/Chapters for today's episode:00:00 – Intro & Vlog Release Date01:48 – Iain's Background03:24 - Working At Heights & Manual Handling11:08 - Evacuation Training In The Real World15:17 - Training To Employment - The Learning Curve17:20 - Iain's Rescue Stories20:04 - Sea Survival - An Evolving Training Experience25:44 - Floating Turbines & Changing Safety Landscape30:00 - First Aid - Complexity, Skill-Fade, Competitions & Horror Stories39:37 - Fire Awareness - Engineering Risk Out44:03 - The Human Factor vs Automation44:47 - Iain's Final Thoughts46:00 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Leafcloud. For heating networks, property portfolios, and public infrastructure operators, Leafcloud offers decentralised cloud infrastructure designed to align digital workloads with energy and climate goals. Learn more at https://www.leaf.cloud__________________In this episode of CleanTalk, we sit down with Ivo Wakounig, a PhD researcher and active member of the World Energy Council, to unpack why the energy transition is far more than a technical challenge.Starting from a background in physics and astronomy, Ivo explains how he moved toward energy systems research, not in pursuit of status or salary, but impact. From there, the conversation opens up into three deeply interconnected themes: systems thinking, infrastructure, and intergenerational responsibility.We explore why energy systems are often invisible despite shaping everyday life, how Europe's electricity grid reflects decades (and centuries) of political and social decisions, and why renewable integration cannot be solved by engineering alone. Ivo breaks down systems thinking as a lens rather than a solution, a way of understanding complexity, feedback loops, and unintended consequences without pretending the world is simple.A major thread running through the discussion is youth engagement. Not as a branding exercise or slogan, but as a structural necessity. Energy infrastructure lasts for decades; decisions made today will be executed by people who currently have little formal power. Ivo argues that excluding younger and marginalised voices isn't just unjust, it actively weakens the transition.We also tackle uncomfortable but necessary topics:- Why the energy transition is inherently political- Why disagreement and disruption are features, not bugs- Why labelling communities as “NIMBYs” misses deeper justice concerns- Why changing the goal of a system matters more than tweaking its rulesThe episode closes with reflections on learning, career uncertainty, and why inspiration usually follows action, not the other way around.This is a conversation for anyone working in energy, infrastructure, policy, research, or climate communication, especially those who sense that the hardest problems ahead aren't technical, but human.Enjoy!__________________Connect with Ivo on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivo-wakounig/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/____________________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film & media company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: https://www.harmervisuals.comMany thanks to...- Leafcloud for sponsoring our recording venue- Our rental suppliers -O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ | Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/____________________Chapters:00:00 – Intro00:55 – From Physics to Energy Systems05:09 – Inside the World Energy Council09:45 – What the Future Energy Leaders Programme Really Does11:34 – Beyond Youth Engagement15:15 – Making An Impact In Infrastructure20:06 – Systems Thinking Explained26:48 – The European Electricity Grid as a Living System28:07 – Ad Break29:42 – Integrating Renewables: Why Balance Is Hard30:48 – Technical Models vs Human Behaviour34:15 – Institutions, People, and the Grid37:13 – Why the Energy Transition Is Political39:44 – Youth, Power, and Changing the Goal of the System44:00 – Disagreement, NIMBYism, and Energy Justice48:09 – Inspiration Comes After Action50:43 – Quickfire Curiosity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of CleanTalk, we sit down with Thaddeus Anim-Somuah, a corporate sustainability professional, chemical engineer, World Energy Council contributor, and advisor on impact and energy-transition investments, to explore how energy, materials, finance, and human behaviour are deeply interconnected, and why sustainability only works when it creates real value for people.Drawing on his upbringing in Ghana, his engineering background, and his work across industry, finance, and policy, Thaddeus unpacks the circular economy, material efficiency, behavioural change, sustainable finance, and the limits of “moralised” renewable energy narratives. We discuss why optimisation often matters more than abundance, how regulation like CSRD is reshaping corporate behaviour, and why finance, more than technology alone — will determine the pace of the energy transition.This episode is for sustainability professionals, engineers, investors, policymakers, founders, and anyone trying to understand how the energy transition actually works beyond slogans, marketing, and moral posturing.Enjoy!_______________Connect with Thaddeus on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thaddeusanimsomuah1/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/_______________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film & media company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit:https://www.harmervisuals.comMany thanks to…Our rental suppliers –O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ |Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/_______________Chapters for today's episode:00:00 – Introduction 01:02 – Growing Up in Ghana: Inequality, Community, and Early Sustainability Lessons 03:28 – Scarcity, Reuse, and the Roots of the Circular Economy 06:51 – Why Materials and Energy Can't Be Separated 08:21 – Holistic Thinking: Energy, Behaviour, and Culture 11:51 – The Energy Trilemma Explained 14:12 – Decentralised Energy and Value Creation in Developing Economies 15:41 – Why Moralising Renewables Backfires 18:07 – What CSRD Is and Why Data Matters21:04 – Community, Collaboration, and the World Energy Council24:30 – Optimising the Built Environment30:35 – Abundance vs Optimisation in Renewable Energy36:08 – The Power of Finance in the Energy Transition40:14 – Sustainable Finance and Financial Literacy42:35 – Quickfire Curiosity: Futurism, Risk, and Career Advice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Leafcloud. For heating networks, property portfolios, and public infrastructure operators, Leafcloud offers decentralised cloud infrastructure designed to align digital workloads with energy and climate goals. Learn more at https://www.leaf.cloud__________________The energy transition is often treated as a technical challenge, retrofit the buildings, deploy the technology, reduce emissions.But what happens when those solutions ignore the social realities of the people they're meant to serve?In this episode of CleanTalk, we're joined by Charissa Leiwakabessy, a political scientist and PhD researcher studying social justice in the energy transition in the Netherlands.Drawing on in-depth fieldwork in social housing and retrofit programmes, Charissa explains how well-intentioned energy policies can unintentionally reproduce inequality, and why siloed, technocratic approaches often generate resistance, delays, and loss of trust.This conversation reframes the energy transition as a social process, not just an engineering one, and shows why addressing lived realities isn't a moral extra, but a practical necessity.Enjoy!__________________Connect with Charissa on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charissa-leiwakabessy/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/____________________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film & media company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: https://www.harmervisuals.comMany thanks to...- Leafcloud for sponsoring our recording venue- Our rental suppliers -O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ | Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/____________________Chapters for today's episode:00:00 – IntroductionSetting the context: social justice and the energy transition in the Netherlands.01:33 – From Political Science to Energy JusticeHow academic curiosity leads into sustainability and social justice research.01:48 – What a PhD Actually Looks Like in PracticeWhy this research happens in the field, not just in theory.04:52 – Energy Transition as a Political ProcessHow decisions redistribute power, money, time, and responsibility.06:50 – Energy Poverty Is More Than High BillsHow housing conditions, practices, and social factors intersect.09:40 – Two Very Different Professional ResponsesIgnoring claims vs creating pathways for solutions.11:22 – Damp, Mould, and Hidden Costs of RetrofitWhy unresolved issues come back more expensively later.13:48 – Trust Is Lowest Where Transition Is Happening FastestThe paradox of neglected neighbourhoods and quick CO₂ wins.14:55 – Treating Energy as a Social TransitionHow addressing justice restores trust and avoids delays.17:14 – The Risk of a Purely Technocratic TransitionWhy technical success can still reproduce inequality.19:10 – Visibility, Consistency, and Being Present in CommunitiesWhy trust is built face-to-face, not through institutions alone.21:33 – Ad Break23:09 – Visibility Continued...25:13 – Public–Private Collaboration Done Well What Rotterdam gets right about learning by doing.26:39 – Informal Feedback Loops That Actually Work Why low-key community meetings outperform formal reporting.28:32 – Storytelling as Infrastructure How narratives create recognition, hope, and engagement.32:26 – Local Ambassadors vs Influencer Climate Messaging What scales — and what doesn't — in public engagement.34:26 – Navigating Political Polarisation Around Energy Why dialogue matters more than winning arguments.38:09 – When Siloed Work Delays the Transition Why ignoring social issues wastes time and money.40:11 – Quickfire Curiosity Futurism, intuition, and career advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on CleanTalk, Film Director-Producer Luke Harmer sits down with James Sterling, Communications and Social Value Manager at Bristol City Leap, to explore how one city is pioneering a socially just energy transition.In this episode, we dive into Bristol City Leap's innovative approach to building a fairer, cleaner energy system — one designed not only to decarbonise but to protect the people who contribute the least to climate change from bearing the greatest cost. James unpacks how their model is creating a replicable blueprint for other regions and cities to follow, while ensuring that community voices remain central to the process.From tackling fuel poverty and embedding social value, to driving investment and inspiring wider systemic change, this conversation highlights what a just transition can look like in practice and why Bristol's story could mark a turning point for the way we think about local energy systems across the UK and beyond.Enjoy!____________________Connect with James on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-sterling-a96169104/Unlock support for decarbonising your home, business or community: https://www.bristolcityleap.co.uk/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/____________________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film production company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: harmervisuals.comMany thanks to...- Bristol City Leap for co-ordinating recording space- Our rental suppliers -O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ | Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/ | Shutter Films | https://www.shutterfilms.co.uk/____________________Chapters for today's episode:00:00-01:44 Intro01:44-03:06 Early Life03:06-11:12 First Jobs & Finding Purpose11:12-13:12 How BCL Came About13:12-14:56 What Is Ameresco?14:56-17:19 Impact On The Local Job Market17:19-21:04 Social Justice & The Energy Transition21:04-24:47 Underrepresentation & Funding24:47-26:27 The Importance Of Case Study Storytelling26:27-26:41 ADVERT26:41-28:44 Understanding The Organisational Model28:44-31:26 BCL's Goals31:26-35:54 Inspiring The Next Generation35:54-37:18 A Favourite Project37:18-39:50 BCL's Blueprints For Other Regions To Use39:50-41:33 Winter On The Way41:33-43:23 Social & Environmental Justice43:23-46:21 Can BCL Help Your Organisation?46:21-47:01 Outreach Methods47:01-48:50 EV Infra48:50-52:51 Quickfire Curiosity52:51-53:20 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on CleanTalk, Film Director & Producer Luke Harmer visits Virginia Beach, USA to meet Engineer & Inventor Justice Ohene-Akoto, Founder and Executive Director of the Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC).ASEC is developing scalable blueprints for sustainable energy transformations, supporting organisations and governments across Africa in building practical, repeatable solutions to the energy access challenge.In this conversation you'll learn:⚡ How policy decisions shape real-world progress in African energy infrastructure

This week on CleanTalk, Film Director & Producer Luke Harmer ventures over to Amsterdam to meet the Founder of a sustainable cloud startup called Leafcloud. Leafcloud has developed a more sustainable alternative approach to big tech's method of building and scaling cloud infrastructure.In this conversation you'll learn:How a school misfit would go on to channel a passion for technology, science and efficiency into revitalising a startup's vision for the future of internet infrastructureThe hidden caveats to big tech's sustainability claimsMortal risks experienced by tech startups during market & product positioningHow waste server heat is used to heat showersThe implications of software experts being more vocal than infrastructure experts in AI news & commentaryAn IT expert's take on existential AI risksThe DeepSeek shake up & the Jevon's Paradox - why efficient software & hardware will drive hardware demand up, not downHow waste heat from servers is being repurposed to heat homes & showersHow Leafcloud can offer a secure & reliable alternative to big tech's cloud services at a more competitive priceWhat kind of organisations Leafcloud can help with their IT and cloud needsDavid's ambitions for future sustainability venturesEnjoy!____________________Connect with David on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkohnstammStart your sustainable cloud journey with Leafcloud today: www.leaf.cloud/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/____________________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film production company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: harmervisuals.comMany thanks to...- Leafcloud for co-ordinating recording space- Our rental suppliers -Camera Dept. - O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ | Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/ | Shutter Films | https://www.shutterfilms.co.uk/Lighting & Grip - Masterwork Films | https://rent.masterwork.film/ | eQuipme Amsterdam | https://equipme.amsterdam/en/____________________Chapters for today's episode:00:00-02:53 Intro02:53-04:17 David's Early Life04:17-06:32 Early Career06:32-07:33 Personal Sustainability Conviction07:33-09:06 Re-entering Education09:06-11:28 An Introduction To Data Centres11:28-14:37 Why Heat Waste Is A Problem In The Cloud Industry14:37-17:20 Big Tech & Sustainability17:20-18:23 David's Entry Into Enterprise IT18:23-21:20 How An Overly Technical Market & Product Position Caused The Company Challenges21:20-24:36 Rebooting The Company24:36-25:18 The Potential For Heat Repurposing25:18-26:51 Hiring The Leafcloud Team26:51-28:37 Building The Hardware & Software28:37-33:07 The DeepSeek shake up & the Jevon's Paradox - why efficient software & hardware will drive hardware demand up, not down33:07-34:58 The Tech Sectors Redundancy Problem34:58-39:09 Pros & Cons Of Being Based In The Netherlands39:09-44:03 An Infra Experts Take On Existential AI Risks44:03-44:33 Ironing Out Remaining Kinks In The Business44:33-46:48 Space Radiating Paint - David's Inspiration For Future Sustainability Ventures46:48-54:02 Is Leafcloud Your Ideal Next Cloud Provider?54:02-59:00 Quickfire Curiosity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on CleanTalk, Film Director & Producer Luke Harmer takes a deep dive into the world of electric vehicle charging, with Melanie Shufflebotham, Co-Founder and COO of the UK's No. 1 EV charging points app.In this episode you'll discover the origins of Zapmap, how the brand and company has evolved, crucial insights on consumer behaviour in relation to vehicle ownership, how legislation is evolving to support the electrification of the transport sector, and you'll get an exclusive insight into Melanie's own career development as a technology & marketing expert.Enjoy!____________________Connect with Melanie on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-shufflebotham-07ba501/Discover the Zapmap app & resources for EV drivers and businesses: www.zapmap.comJoin the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/____________________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film production company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: harmervisuals.comMany thanks to...- Zapmap for co-ordinating recording space- Our rental suppliers -Camera Dept. - O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ | Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/ | Shutter Films | https://www.shutterfilms.co.uk/Lighting & Grip - Masterwork Films | https://rent.masterwork.film/____________________Chapters for today's episode:00:00-02:40 Intro02:40-05:27 Early Career Experience 05:27-10:01 Zapmap's Origins10:01-10:48 Zapmap 2.0 - What Changed?10:48-11:40 CarPlay & Android Auto11:40-12:56 Navigating Partnership Opportunities12:56- 14:21 Series A Funding14:21-14:40 Capital Allocation Strategy14:40- 15:25 How has Melanie's Focus Changed?15:25-16:33 What Organisations Is Zapmap Working With?16:33-17:45 Understanding The Zapmap Offering & Regional Coverage17:45-18:11 Zapmap's Relationship With Government18:11-24:16 Evolving Transport Policy & Public Sector Investment24:16-24:58 EV Infra Retrospective - What Should We Have Done Differently?24:58-25:48 Understanding Drivers - What Zapmap's Data Is Saying25:48-27:03 What's Next For The Zapmap App?27:03-27:58 Partnering With Hive27:58-29:02 The Long Term Vision29:02-32:10 Tesla's Impact On The EV Industry32:10-32:51 Why Car Dealerships Need To Evolve32:51-34:19 Overlaps Between B2C & B2B Product Development34:19-36:05 Market Data Analysis Process Explained36:05-36:51 Startup VS Scale Up - Gut Feel VS Data-Driven Approaches36:51-39:15 Completing The Energy Transition - What's Involved?39:15-40:50 Inspiring A Consumer Focused Approach To Industry Innovation40:50-43:12 Helping Consumers & Fleets Transition43:12-45:24 Synchronising The Entire Value Chain45:24-46:23 Personal Reflections On Professional Growth46:23-50:20 Quickfire Curiosity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on CleanTalk, Film Director & Producer Luke Harmer returns to one the UK's microcosms of sustainability, Bristol, to learn all about the world of retrofit from the Managing Director of Retrofit West CIC, Simon Andrews.Retrofit West is a community interest company that is working to provide retrofit advice and support to homeowners across the south west region of the UK.In this week's episode, you'll learn what retrofit encompasses, why we need to decarbonise our homes, and how Retrofit West CIC is playing a key role in supporting both consumers and the retrofit supply chain to ensure a greener future.Enjoy!____________________Connect with Simon Andrews on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-andrews-2085b133/Learn how Retrofit West can help you: https://www.retrofitwest.co.uk/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/____________________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film production company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: harmervisuals.comMany thanks to...-ZapMap for co-ordinating recording space-Our rental suppliers:Camera Dept. - O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ | Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/ | Shutter Films | https://www.shutterfilms.co.uk/Lighting & Grip - Masterwork Films | https://rent.masterwork.film/____________________Chapters for today's episode:00:00-01:48 Intro01:48-04:27 Childhood & Education04:27-06:12 Early Career In Recruitment06:12-09:59 Return To Education09:59-12:26 Consultancy In Property12:26-16:15 Property Portfolio Management, Mergers & Promotion16:15-17:18 A Re-sparked Interest In Sustainability17:18-18:09 Interviewing For Retrofit West18:09-19:18 The West of England Combined Mayoral Authority19:18-20:47 Why Retrofit West Was Established20:47-21:31 What Is Retrofit?21:31-23:29 How RFW Solves Problems For Both Consumers & Supply Chain23:29-25:19 Mainstreaming Retrofit25:19-27:03 Cost Of Engagement With RFW27:03-29:05 The Customer Journey29:05-32:18 RFW's Long Term Mission32:18-33:53 Positive Customer Experiences33:53-35:41 How Long Does Retrofit Take?35:41-37:15 Market Data - Understanding The West Of England's Demographics37:15-37:50 RFW's Team Makeup37:50-43:12 Evolving Retrofit West - Simplification, Technology & Partnerships43:12-46:31 Quickfire Curiosity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on CleanTalk, Director-Producer Luke Harmer visits Tamarindo in Oxford to explore the world of renewable energy journalism, communications and public relations with Insight Director Richard Heap. Richard's writing career journey has taken him through the industries of property development, music, construction and now, renewables, where he sits at the cutting edge of industry development and helps professionals across the sector make better, more informed business decisions.In this conversation you'll learn how Richard has been able to tap into his passions and strengths as a professional, the tensions of click-bate conscientiousness in B2B reporting, where he sees key developments occurring in the European offshore market, and what advise he has for new journalists diving into their roles in the age of AI.Enjoy!____________________Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsten-buehrer/Expand your insights, connections and communications as a renewable energy or climate business: https://tamarindo.global/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/____________________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a corporate film production company specialising in data-driven storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology world. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: https://www.harmervisuals.comMany thanks to...- Tamarindo for providing recording space for the conversationEquipment Providers:- Camera Dept. - O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ | Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/____________________Chapters for today's episode:00:00-01:07 Intro01:07-01:29 Subscribe!01:29-04:25 Education & Early Interests04:25-06:25 Work Placements06:25-09:16 Richard's Process For Journalism09:16-11:24 Clickbate Conscientiousness In B2B11:24-12:43 Evolving Mediums & Formats12:43-13:38 Defining Content Paywalls13:38-15:52 Tamarindo's Products & Services15:52-17:09 Tamarindo's USP17:09-19:06 Richard's Affiliation To Renewables19:06-20:06 Tamarindo's Vision, Mission & Values20:06-22:40 Where Is The European Offshore Sector Moving?22:40-24:19 Richard's Role Evolution Within Tamarindo24:19-25:04 Limitations To An Advisory Role To Clients25:04-28:47 COVID's Lasting Effects On B2B Content & Comms28:47-30:17 What's Next For Richard?30:17-33:19 AI & LLMs In Journalism33:19-36:16 Broader Reflections & Journalism Tips36:16-38:24 Quickfire Curiosity38:24 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on CleanTalk, Director-Producer Luke Harmer sits down for a chat with Dr. Carsten Buehrer, Executive Vice President Business Development at PNE, to unpack a career journey revolving around cutting edge technology & renewable energy. Throwing himself right at the deep end after his Master's & PhD thesis, Dr. Buehrer unravels how his experience founding & scaling a company in superconductivity & heating technology is now equipping him to tackle the renewable energy storage and transportation problem at PNE Group.In this conversation you'll learn what makes Carsten tick, the benefits of Power to X (electricity to gas conversion for more flexible energy storage, transport and trade) and the importance of understanding other cultures in broadening your intellectual pallet as a professional and, more specifically, in working to expand the global renewable energy supply chain.Enjoy!____________________Connect with Dr. Carsten Buehrer on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsten-buehrer/Learn more about PNE's diverse range of solutions: https://www.pne-ag.com/en/Squeeze more value out of your wind & solar data with Bitbloom's software line up: https://bitbloom.tech/ Book your ticket to WindEnergy Hamburg, this week's spotlight industry event: https://www.windenergyhamburg.com/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/____________________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a corporate film production company specialising in data-driven storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology world. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: harmervisuals.comMany thanks to...- Bitbloom for providing space for the recording sessionEquipment Providers:- Camera Dept. - O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ | Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/____________________Chapters for today's episode:00:00-01:56 Intro01:56-03:14 Carsten's Early Life03:14-04:21 Business Learning Curves04:21-06:17 How He Built His Superconductor Startup06:17-07:18 Next Career Moves07:18-08:57 Intro to PNE Group08:57-09:54 What Carsten Brings To PNE09:54-11:11 Complications People Don't Understand About Renewable Energy11:11-12:22 Delegating Workloads12:22-13:06 Recap Of Career Timeline13:06-14:58 Interests & Hobbies14:58-15:43 Applying Early Interests To Current Responsibilities15:43-17:23 How Project Development Works17:23-18:04 Power To X As A New Solution18:04-20:10 Managing Teams In Renewables20:10-21:07 Case Studies At A Glance21:07-23:28 Challenges & Benefits In Working With Other Cultures23:28-25:32 What Actually Drives Industry Growth In Renewables?25:32-27:09 Why A Region's Resources Must Orient Their Energy Narrative27:09-28:40 Adapting To New Responsibilities28:40-29:49 Age-Based Management Style Stereotypes29:49-31:53 The Future Of Renewable Energy - Digitalisation31:53-34:40 Teaming Up With Bitbloom34:40-36:47 PNE's Future - Broadening Services & Partnerships36:47-38:45 Why The Energy Transition Needs Wider Conversation38:45-40:40 The Developing World Renewables Debate40:40-42:00 Quickfire Curiosity42:00-42:16 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on CleanTalk, Director-Producer Luke Harmer visits Above to speak with Founder & CEO Will Hitchcock. Above provides solar surveying, data and analytics solutions and is helping asset owners in around 25 countries manage construction, maximise their asset lifespans, increase yield and reduce maintenance costs with their drone hardware and software technology.In this episode you'll hear a story about how passions for sustainability, efficiency, aeronautics, technology and climate converged at just the right time in Will's life to make a valuable contribution to the solar power generation industry. We explore the challenges the industry faces in adopting greater diligence and agency in the use of data, the establishment of digital twins, the challenges of co-operating with upstream contributors in the solar supply chain, how the solar supply chain differs from other renewables' supply chains, and how Above plans to bring Europe's knowledge and experience in solar power generation to the USA in the future.Enjoy!____________________Connect with Will on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willhitchcockuk/Learn more about Above's solar plant data and analytics solutions: https://www.abovesurveying.com/Book your ticket to RE+, North America's largest clean energy event: https://www.re-plus.com/attend/Join the CleanTalk community on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/____________________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a corporate film production company specialising in data-driven storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology world. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: https://www.harmervisuals.com/Many thanks to...Above for providing space for the recording sessionEquipment rental suppliers:- Lighting Dept. & Media Storage - O'RIORDAN: https://oriordan.io/- Camera Dept. - Sunipa Pictures: https://www.sunipapictures.com/ | Shutter Films: https://www.shutterfilms.co.uk/ | Action Elements: https://www.actionelements.co.uk____________________Chapters for today's episode:00:00-02:26 Intro02:26-06:46 Growing up06:46-09:10 Early career - IT, tech & Dot-com era09:10-14:12 Starting a family & Green Energy Nayland14:12-18:47 Project management & leadership18:47-19:35 Above's vision, mission & values19:35-21:59 A convergence of interests - drones & thermography21:59-27:23 Solar digital twins27:23-32:59 How Above delivers over an asset's lifespan32:59-34:16 Risk mitigation as a central selling point34:16-37:49 The value of capturing module metadata37:49-38:41 Solar VS Wind - Supply chain differences38:41-42:17 Why capturing data early saves cost later42:17-42:57 Staying ahead of the tech curve42:57-44:02 Market nuances across the globe44:02-46:57 Autonomous Drone-In-A-Box46:57-49:02 On-demand Digital Construction Management49:02-52:43 Building a liability trail for defect resolution52:43-53:30 Upstream supply chain challenges53:30-58:11 Above's global coverage & US market entry58:11-1:00:25 Residential-scale VS utility-scale - building energy democracy1:00:25-1:01:57 The road to abundance1:01:57-1:05:36 Agri-PV & the food industry1:05:36-1:09:24 Quickfire Curiosity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on CleanTalk, Director-Producer Luke Harmer sits down with Philip Bradstock, Head of Analytics at Bitbloom, to explore how his team have enabled wind and solar farm owners to get more value out of their data using software, analytical services, scientific computation and application development.Covering a varied range of subjects, we explore: Philip's early proficiency in the sciences; the formative experience of running industry training sessions in other cultures; a breakdown of what software development actually is (for the layman); how Bitbloom is using advancements in technology to empower client analysts, not replace them; and why using advanced analytics on long-term trends in wind and solar is vital for maximising energy yield and reducing costs.Enjoy!To connect with Philip on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-bradstock-7834b979/Explore Bitbloom's solutions: https://bitbloom.tech/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/____________________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a corporate film production company specialising in data-driven storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology world. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: harmervisuals.comMany thanks to...- Bitbloom for providing recording space for the podcast- Stuart Pringle from Make The Break for connecting us with Philip & the Bitbloom team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on CleanTalk, join Director-Producer Luke Harmer for a deep dive into renewables recruitment, offshore wind, and China's global influence in the energy transition.George Jamison, Director at Clarehill Associates, a renewable engineer recruitment firm based in Bristol, takes us through his story from a village boy recycling bottles in Northern Ireland to founding a recruitment firm that would connect purpose-driven engineers with job opportunities in the renewable energy space.With a degree in Economics, George brings a fascinating insight into how the global market of offshore renewables is shifting as China invests more and more into its own renewable energy economy.If you're looking to grow your team, learn about China's place in our sustainable future, and hear some funny stories along the way, tune in!Enjoy!To connect with George on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgejamison/Grow your engineering firm with top talent: https://www.clarehillassociates.com/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/____________________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a corporate film production company specialising in data-driven storytelling for companies across renewable energy value chains. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: www.harmervisuals.comMany thanks to...- BitBloom for providing space for the recording session Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on CleanTalk, Director-Producer Luke Harmer visits serial entrepreneur Nick Thomas in Scotland, to explore his inspiring story of personal and professional development. With an extensive engineering background spanning aviation, oil and gas, and offshore renewables, Nick brings a uniquely rich perspective to infrastructure and technology in the widest sense. Nick explores how what he defines as an addictive personality has allowed him to excel in his areas of interest and expertise. His interest in technology has led him into multiple ventures testifying to how virtual reality, AI and robotics have the potential for substantial cost reduction, increased safety and more compelling training experiences across the offshore renewables industry. From his first marathon at around just 9 years old, to the world famous Celtman Triathlon, Nick gives us a fascinating insight into how his desire for challenge and accomplishment has run parallel tracks across his physical and entrepreneurial pursuits. Enjoy!To connect with Nick on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-thomas-23628719/Discover Immersive Engineering: https://www.linkedin.com/company/immersive-engineering/posts/?feedView=allJoin the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/____________________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a corporate film production company specialising in data-driven storytelling for companies across renewable energy value chains. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: www.harmervisuals.comMany thanks to...- BitBloom for providing space for the recording session Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick off Season 2 of CleanTalk, Director-Producer Luke Harmer joins Colin Touhey, CEO and founder of Pvilion, for a discussion all about the integration of solar PV cells into fabrics. With a background in electrical engineering in the tent design space, Colin enlightens us on how starting out in-house for another organisation provided opportunities to get a new commercial offering off the ground with a wealth of resources at his fingertips.We ask what it's like to grow up in a household of socratic problem solvers, how the theoretics of an engineering degree play out in the real world, and explore why sustainability advocacy is often more complex than meets the eye in multi-layered supply chains across the industries.Enjoy!To connect with Colin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-touhey-24885219/Discover Pvilion's product range: https://www.pvilion.com/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/____________________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a corporate film production company specialising in data-driven storytelling for companies across renewable energy value chains. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: www.harmervisuals.comMany thanks to...- BitBloom for providing space for the recording session____________________Chapters for today's episode: 00:00-01:50 - Intro01:50-03:46 - Colin's early life03:46-06:09 - Discovering engineering06:09-09:51 - Entrepreneurs as parents09:51-11:24 - Irony of entrepreneurship11:24-15:11 - Interest in renewables15:11-20:07 - Vision, mission & values20:07-29:41 - Pvilion's origins & intrapreneurship29:41-33:46 - Sustainability advocacy complexities33:46-36:45 - Plans for the future36:45-39:51 - Quickfire curiosity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on CleanTalk, Director/Producer Luke Harmer takes a trip across the pond to visit Taras Kravtchouk, founder & head of design at Tarform, a luxury electric motorcycle company based in Brooklyn, New York. Taras is a remarkable artist, engineer and entrepreneur who's European background laid the foundations for a fascinating contribution to the sustainability discourse in the USA later in life.Unpacking everything from the psychology of product design, to the USA's energy & environmental narrative, you'll get an insightful glimpse into one of the most notable case studies of sustainable product development New York has to offer.Enjoy!To connect with Taras on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taras-kravtchouk-2a702169/Reinvent your mobility lifestyle with a Tarform Motorcycle: https://www.tarform.com/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/____________________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a corporate film production company specialising in data-driven storytelling for companies across renewable energy value chains. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: www.harmervisuals.comMany thanks to...- Tarform for providing space for the recording session____________________Chapters for today's episode:00:00-02:08 - Intro02:08- 04:06 - Taras' early life04:06-05:32 - Intro to motorcycles05:32 -07:42 - Product Design Pyschology07:42-09:49 - Learning mechanics & customising09:49-11:41 - Joining a community in NYC11:41- 14:30 - First commissioned bike build14:30-19:33 - Tarform's origins19:33-21:43 - Designing Tarform's bikes 21:43-25:32 - The importance of sustainability25:32-30:07 - The USA's sustainability discourse30:07-32:28 - Understanding luxury sustainability32:28-35:00 - Market uptake challenges35:00-36:40 - Who's Tarform for?36:40-37:56 - Lewis Hamilton37:56-40:12 - Sustainability & the future of art40:12-41:11 - What's next for Tarform?41:11-41:30 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on CleanTalk, Director/Producer Luke Harmer visits Evolt Charging (formerly Swarco Smart Charging) to meet Managing Director Anne Buckingham and unravel her career story. With an extensive background in business management, Anne shares her reflections and insights on the importance of understanding people & personality profiles, the challenges of running a business in a disruptive & ever-changing sector, and why you should consider the renewable's sector for your next career move. They also unpack the wider narrative surrounding the energy transition, asking what's needed to re-shape our public discourse for an optimistic future. Evolt Charging plays a pivotal role in building the transport infrastructure of the future for the UK and in this conversation you'll learn not only what they do, but how they're doing it and, rather impressively, for an incredibly nuanced range of clients and stakeholders. Enjoy!To connect with Anne on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/a-buckinghamExplore Evolt Charging's solutions: evoltcharging.co.ukJoin the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: linkedin.com/groups/12991627____________________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a corporate film production company specialising in data-driven storytelling for organisations across renewable energy value chains. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: harmervisuals.comShoutout to our fantastic crew:Director of Photography & Lighting Specialist: Jason Baney | Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jason-baney-41a5109 | Web: jasonbaney.co.ukAudio assistance, BTS & design consultancy: Rory Chumbley | Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/rorychumbley | Web: rorydotdesign.comMany thanks to...- Evolt Charging for providing recording space for the podcast____________________Chapters for today's episode:00:00-01:51 - Intro01:51-04:45 - Experience in Pharma04:45-05:57 - Experience in Utilities05:57-14:29 - Why understanding people matters14:29-17:28 - Anne's top career takeaways17:28-20:35 - The challenges of headhunting20:35-22:16 - Dynamics of subsidiary22:16-24:19 - Growing the team24:19-28:30 - Vision, mission & values28:30-33:01 - Cross-sectoral analytics33:01-40:39 - Changing market dynamics40:39-44:54 - Unpacking the energy narrative44:54-46:39 - Why pursue renewable's careers?46:39-48:31 - Misconceptions about renewable's careers48:31-52:26 -

This week on CleanTalk, Director/Producer Luke Harmer sits down with marketing & business development expert Stuart Pringle, as they explore his journey through the ranks of digital & BD enterprise, to establishing a niche offering that's enabling tech-focused professionals and organisations in the renewables space to access growth and development for new frontiers of innovation. Enjoy!To connect with Stuart on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-pringle-320293b/Discover smart business development to get ahead of the pack: https://makethebreak.co/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/____________________Produced by: Harmer VisualsDirector of Photography: Will Corcoran https://www.linkedin.com/in/willcorc/Many thanks to...- Empire Engineering for providing recording space for a full day of podcasting___________________Chapters for today's episode:(01:21) Education, Skiing & First Sales Job(03:35) Moving Up In The UK(05:32) First Experience Around Renewables(08:54) What Is Business Development?(10:28) B2B VS B2C(12:21) Make The Break's Process(14:40) Iterating MTB's Process(16:04) Employee VS Employer - What's Changed?(19:11) MTB's Vision, Mission, Values(26:55) Brand, Loyalty & Positioning(30:25) Expectation VS Reality of Business(34:02) Laying Strong Foundations (36:51) Interests For The Future(38:49) Quickfire Curiosity

This week on CleanTalk, Director/Producer Luke Harmer chats with engineer & founder Mark Finch about the world of subsea geoscience and geotechnical engineering. Mark explores his journey to building his consultancy firm, Ternan Energy, engages with changes in stigma and perception around sustainability in offshore industries, entertains the ironies of building your own business, and walks us through the curious side hustle of being an Expert Witness, a role that's opened up a world of dynamic and challenging experiences courteous of his many years' experience with technical subsea projects. Enjoy! Chapters for today's episode:(00:00) Intro(01:13) Early Days(02:39) Intro to Geotechnical Engineering(03:21) Mark's Career Timeline(08:33) Founding Ternan Energy(10:11) The Acquisition Landscape In Offshore Geoscience(12:57) Changes In Perception(15:53) Moving From Technical To Commercial(21:36) Ironies of Entrepreneurship(23:40) Ternan Energy's Values(26:43) Supporting & Collaborating With The Sector(27:20) Ternan Energy's Typical Projects(28:27) Expert Witness, Mark's Side Projects(39:07) Quickfire Curiosity

This week on CleanTalk Director/Producer Luke Harmer gets to peer inside the mind of the engineer-turned-founder, Karl Davis.Karl has an extensive 24-year career spanning across multiple forms of engineering. With a passion for wind energy, Karl runs Empire Engineering, a consultancy specialising in offshore wind foundations.Running right through Karl's life story, you'll get insight into what makes an engineer tick, how one views the world, and a few laughs along the way. Enjoy!Connect with Karl on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdavisee/Learn more about Empire Engineering's solutions: https://www.empireengineering.co.uk/Connect with Stuart Pringle, Business Development & Marketing Specialist mentioned in today's episode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-pringle-320293b/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/________________________Produced by: Harmer VisualsDirector of Photography: Will Corcoran https://www.linkedin.com/in/willcorc/Many thanks to...- Empire Engineering for providing recording space for a full day of podcasting- Stuart Pringle from Make The Break for helping co-ordinate guests________________________Chapters for today's episode:(00:00) Intro(01:50) About the office(02:25) Early career experience(03:59) Karl's Education(04:29) The perception of engineers in different countries(05:21) Discovering Karl's interest in engineering as a child(06:17) How Karl sees the everyday world(07:01) Artistic Talent(07:33) Walking through Karl's career roles(10:03) Entering renewables & becoming entrepreneurial(11:36) Problem solving, delegation & responsibility(14:38) Growing commercial skillsets(16:39) What an engineer can teach you about brand, influence and marketing in an age of B2C social media noise(18:57) Perfectionism & precision(19:42) Intro to Empire Engineering(21:25) The future for Empire Engineering(22:10) Cool projects(23:18) Challenges of starting and running a company(24:27) Approach to recruitment(25:29) Stakeholder dynamics in offshore wind(26:43) Thoughts & fun on Linkedin(29:04) Quickfire Curiosity

In this week's episode of CleanTalk, Director/Producer Luke Harmer and marketing expert Marwa Ramsi explore the remarkable potential of personal branding strategies to expand both your personal career opportunities, and the sales potential of your organisation. With a YouTube channel viewership of over 1M

(00:00) Intro(02:30) Dillon's back story(04:58) The early stages business proposition(06:09) What does the average project look like?(06:46) The importance of good partnerships(08:29) Deeper into the business proposition & values(12:04) Stigma and trust in the solar installation trade(13:24) Two Blues Solar's approach to the sales cycle(14:12) Why they've stuck with a B2B market (16:10) Business challenges & resilience(17:49) Applying property development skillsets in the renewables sector(18:33) Finding the right funding partner(23:05) The pros and cons of fully-funded solar solutions(24:42) A cool case-study(26:08) Scaling(28:22) The self-marketing of solar PV products, battery storage & energy data presentation(32:01) Speculations on energy data, social media and social comparison dynamics(33:20) Two Blues Solar's approach to recruitment(35:31) How accessible is the solar PV industry for new startups & entrepreneurs?(36:51) Speculations on the wider future of the sector(38:34) Final advice from Dillon(39:40) Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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