Podcasts about distributed energy

Michael Spencer is the Founder and CEO of Zeno, an electric mobility company building electric motorcycles, battery-swapping infrastructure, and distributed energy systems across East Africa. Drawing on experience from nearly a decade building businesses in East Africa and four years at Tesla during its hypergrowth era, Spencer is applying lessons from EV charging infrastructure to one of the world's largest transportation markets: two- and three-wheel vehicles. In this episode of Inevitable, Spencer explains why electrifying motorcycles in emerging markets may be one of the most efficient ways to reduce transportation costs and emissions. He discusses how Zeno combines hardware, software, and energy infrastructure to create a business that looks like an electric vehicle company on the surface but increasingly operates like a distributed utility. The conversation explores lessons from Tesla's Supercharger network, why Kenya became Zeno's launch market, how battery swapping and AI-powered infrastructure management drive capital efficiency, and why building hard-tech businesses may become even more valuable in an AI-driven world. Spencer also shares his vision for turning Zeno's charging network into a distributed renewable energy platform capable of serving both mobility and grid customers. Note: Zeno is an MCJ portfolio company  Episode recorded on June 8, 2026 (Published on June 23, 2026)  In this episode, we cover:  [00:00] The Trojan horse: what Zeno actually is [03:00] From East Africa to Tesla: Michael's path [04:36] Inside the supercharger rollout — and what it really taught him [08:02] Why two-wheelers are paradoxically easier to electrify [10:17] The Kenya opportunity: spending half your income on fuel [16:19] 200 charge points, $8M spent — how they did it [20:27] The AI matching algorithm behind 75% network utilization [23:20] Building a world-class team across four continents [28:17] Supply chain, oil prices, and the double-edged sword [32:03] Why hardware can't be vibe-coded [36:41] The five-year vision: from motorcycle company to distributed utility Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Haroon Inam is Co-founder and CEO of DG Matrix, a company that makes the world's most compact Power Router, aggregating distributed energy for GenAI datacenters, microgrids, fleet electrification, and associated systems. As AI workloads drive unprecedented electricity demand and legacy grid infrastructure struggles to keep pace, DG Matrix has commercialized the world's first multi-port solid-state transformer to meet the energy needs. In this episode, Inam explains why transformer bottlenecks, distributed generation, and 800V DC architectures are reshaping the future of power delivery for AI infrastructure. He discusses DG Matrix's product strategy, manufacturing scale-up plans, and the role of software-defined power systems in next-generation data centers. Finally, Inam shares his take on the future of distributed microgrids and “cellular power” and how to scale power electronics manufacturing. DG Matrix recently closed a $60 million Series A led by Engine Ventures that MCJ is proud to have participated in.  Episode recorded on May 13, 2026 (Published on May 26, 2026) In this episode, we cover:  (00:00) Overview of DG Matrix  (01:41) Introducing the Founders: Haroon Inam and Dr. Bhattacharya (05:25) How traditional grid architecture became constrained for AI workloads (09:57) Solid-state transformers (SST), multi-port systems and voltage classes (12:18) Why early SST efforts struggled economically (13:13) How DG Matrix's multi-port architecture works (16:48) Comparing DG Matrix hardware footprint to legacy power systems (20:08) Transformer shortages and data center infrastructure bottlenecks (24:27) DG Matrix's medium-voltage and low-voltage product strategies (27:55) Product rebranding and current commercial deployments (30:45) Partnerships with EPC firms, battery providers, and turbine manufacturers (34:27) Manufacturing scale-up plan and hyperscaling production (36:36) Supply chain strategy to avoid rare earth dependencies (38:16) Reliability engineering and software-defined power systems (43:47) DG Matrix's go-to-market and hybrid hardware/software business model (46:36) The vision for distributed “cellular power” (48:14) Utilities, microgrids, and the future of interconnected distributed infrastructure Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Get in touch - leave me a messageStreetlights sound boring. Until the grid fails and they're the only lights left on.In this episode of Climate Confident, I'm joined by Liam Ryan, CEO of Streetleaf, a climate tech company rethinking one of the most overlooked pieces of public infrastructure: the streetlight. And yes, I know. Streetlights. Hardly the sexiest corner of the energy transition. But this conversation quickly becomes about something much bigger: resilience, decarbonisation, public safety, emissions reduction, and how we build communities that keep functioning as extreme weather puts more pressure on the grid.You'll hear why the real cost of streetlighting often isn't the electricity at all. It's trenching, wiring, maintenance, utility control, copper theft, repair delays, and infrastructure that can take far too long to fix. Liam explains how solar-plus-battery streetlights can avoid much of that mess while helping cities, developers, and communities move closer to net zero.We dig into how Streetleaf's lights performed during hurricanes, why three to five days of battery backup matters, how monitoring changes maintenance, and why policy can help but won't replace cost and performance. You might be shocked to learn that in some cases, utilities can delay streetlight repairs for months while the customer keeps paying. Delightful system design, if your goal is public frustration.This is a practical episode about climate tech that works in the real world: faster installs, fewer wires, lower emissions, better uptime, and infrastructure that earns its keep when conditions get ugly.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribeMost people think that coordinating the behavior of thousands of distributed energy resources requires some kind of third-party middleman, like an aggregator managing a VPP. My guest today, veteran research scientist Bruce Nordman, believes there's a better way: dynamic, time- and location-specific retail prices, communicated directly to consumer devices, which would cut out the middleman and leave more value with customers.

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - As North America navigates the transition from traditional fossil fuel-based energy to renewable alternatives, various regions are exploring solutions like Distributed Energy Resources (DER). In this morning's interview, Catherine Jefferey from Clean Energy Canada discusses a program designed to reduce costs for Ontario ratepayers by an estimated $1.8 billion to $3.5 billion annually. The discussion also covers progress in utility-scale battery storage, Canada's adoption of renewables, and the prospects for transitioning away from fossil fuels.

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In this special live episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, host Benoy Thanjan moderates a panel discussion from the MSSIA(“Mid-Atlantic Solar and Storage Industries Association”) Solar and Storage Conference focused on one of the most important topics in renewable energy today: how AI is accelerating solar development, asset management, and O&M.  The panel explores how AI is both creating new energy challenges through data center-driven load growth and helping solve some of the industry's biggest bottlenecks, including permitting, local opposition, distributed energy resource coordination, asset management, O&M, and post-COD performance. Benoy is joined by Anuj Saigal from Spark AI, Anna Gusel from enSights.ai, and Joel Santisteban from EcoSuite. Together, they discuss where AI is actually delivering value today, where the hype still exists, and how renewable energy companies can use AI-enabled tools to move faster, reduce risk, and make better decisions.   Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, solar developer and consulting firm, and a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed over 100 MWs of solar projects across the U.S., helped launch the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered $45 million in Renewable Energy Credits (“REC”) transactions. Prior to founding Reneu Energy, Benoy was the Environmental Commodities Trader in Tesla's Project Finance Group, where he managed one of the largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated REC trades and co-developed a monetization and hedging strategy with senior leadership to enter the East Coast market. As Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, Benoy crafted project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. His role at Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with 125 MWs of U.S. renewable assets, involved evaluating investment opportunities and maximizing returns. He also played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable portfolio. Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, following an internship on the trading floor at D.E. Shaw & Co., a multi billion dollar hedge fund. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from NYU Stern, where he was an Alumni Scholar.   Guest Information Anuj Saigal, Spark AI Anuj Saigal is the co-founder of Spark AI, a permitting intelligence platform for energy infrastructure and data centers. Spark AI uses AI agents to read millions of documents across jurisdictions, including zoning ordinances, meeting minutes, agendas, and local news, to help developers understand permitting friction and local opposition risk.   Anuj was on episode 274 of the Solar Maverick Podcast. The episode was called “From Weeks to Seconds:  How AI is Transforming Solar Diligence with Spark AI and Standard Solar” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solar-maverick-podcast/id1441876259?i=1000760451713   Anna Gusel, enSights.ai Anna Gusel is with enSights.ai, an AI-powered energy business management platform. In the discussion, Anna explains how enSights.ai helps asset owners and operators bring together telemetry, financial data, operational data, technician logs, contracts, warranties, and site information to improve visibility and decision-making across renewable energy portfolios.   Joel Santisteban, EcoSuite Joel Santisteban is with EcoSuite, an asset management and edge compute platform designed for distributed energy. EcoSuite works with developers, IPPs, and grid operators to deploy software and hardware solutions, including DER gateways and edge compute nodes, that help accelerate deployment and integration into the distribution grid. Joel was on episode 260 of the Solar Maverick Podcast. The episode was called “Ecosuite:  AI-Powered Management for Distributed Energy” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solar-maverick-podcast/id1441876259?i=1000747120162   Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com Website: https://www.solarmaverickpodcast.com/   Anuj Saigal  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anujsaigal/   Website: https://www.spark.ai   Anna Gusel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annagusel/ Website: https://ensights.ai   Joel Santisteban LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-santisteban/ Website: https://ecosuite.io   Solar Maverick Podcast Updates In this episode, Benoy Thanjan shares key updates with the Solar Maverick community, including upcoming events, speaking engagements, and ways to stay connected. Benoy is hosting the Summer Solstice Fundraiser on June 4th in Jersey City at Hudson Hall, bringing together the clean energy community for an evening of networking and impact. The event supports Let's Share the Sun, a nonprofit delivering solar and energy storage solutions to underserved communities in Puerto Rico, including families with critical 24 hour energy needs. The event will run from 6 PM to 10 PM and includes food, networking, and a special program at 8 PM featuring insights from the Let's Share the Sun team, delegation participants, and event sponsors.  This will be Benoy's third delegation in the past year, and he highlights the importance of meeting beneficiaries firsthand and seeing how solar is transforming lives. Those interested in attending or sponsoring are encouraged to reach out directly or register here:  https://luma.com/jl734ggi On May 14, Benoy will be speaking at the ACORE Finance Forum 2026 in New York City on a panel focused on scaling behind the meter solar and storage for commercial and industrial and digital infrastructure. The discussion will explore the growing demand for energy driven by AI and data centers. https://acore.org/events/finance-forum/ Listeners can also visit www.solarmaverickpodcast.com to explore recent episodes and insights from leaders across the solar, storage, and energy industries.   Please provide 5 star reviews      If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share the Solar Maverick Podcast so more people can learn how to accelerate the clean energy transition.    Reneu Energy Reneu Energy provides expert consulting across solar and storage project development, financing, energy strategy, and environmental commodities. Our team helps clients originate, structure, and execute opportunities in community solar, C&I, utility-scale, and renewable energy credit markets. Email us at info@reneuenergy.com to learn more.            

Audrey Zibelman's first job as a trial lawyer in a male-dominated firm in Minneapolis wasn't a good fit. So she moved to the state's attorney general office, a place known for being more supportive of working mothers like her. But she never would have guessed that the shift would lead her into the power sector. But it did. After a dynamic career as a utility executive, regulator, and founder, Audrey now serves  on corporate boards and in advisory roles where she advocates for designing responsive power systems and focusing on consumers' needs.  This week on With Great Power, Audrey Zibelman talks about lessons learned and walks Brad Langley through the distributed energy resource (DER) policy and research tools she recently helped develop as part of the Distributed Energy Resources Initiative Advisory Council for the Pew Charitable Trusts. Those tools include a state-by-state policy explorer that tracks how states are advancing DERs, as well as a DER policy playbook. Credits: Hosted by Brad Langley. Produced by Mary Catherine O'Connor. Edited by Anne Bailey. Original music and engineering by Sean Marquand. Stephen Lacey is executive editor. The GridX production team includes Jenni Barber, Samantha McCabe, and Brad Langley.

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2026 and talking to Julian Knabe, Senior Director with Fluke  about "Leverage AI and Technology to adapt and evolve to market demands". The conversation features Scott Mackenzie from the Industrial Talk podcast discussing the Fluke Xcelerate event in Austin, Texas, with Julian Knabe, a finance professional at Fluke. Julian shares his experience transitioning from cost-cutting to strategic finance, focusing on growth and customer impact. He highlights Fluke's extensive product portfolio, including over 50,000 SKUs, and identifies high-growth markets like data centers, distributed energy, renewables, and defense. The discussion emphasizes the importance of AI and technology in enhancing efficiency and customer workflows, and the need for companies to adapt and innovate to meet evolving market demands. Outline Fluke Xcelerate Event Overview Scott introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, highlighting the Fluke Xcelerate event in Austin, Texas.The event focused on reliability, predictive maintenance tools, and AI diagnostics.Fluke's commitment to smarter, faster, and reliable operations was emphasized.Listeners are encouraged to visit fluke.com for more information. Introduction to Julian Knabe Scott welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk podcast and celebrates industry professionals.Julian Knabe, a finance professional from Fluke, is introduced as the guest for the podcast.Julian shares his background, including his recent move to Fluke and his previous roles in Europe and the US.Julian discusses his transition from cost-cutting to strategic finance at Fluke. Market Landscape and Growth Areas Julian explains Fluke's extensive product portfolio with over 50,000 SKUs.He identifies high-growth markets such as data centers, distributed energy, renewables, and defense.The importance of innovation and the need for fast customer support in these markets are discussed.Julian highlights the role of Fluke's tools in helping customers maintain smooth operations. Challenges and Solutions in Data Center Maintenance Scott and Julian discuss the challenges of maintaining data centers, including power needs and cooling capabilities.Julian emphasizes the importance of preventing disruptions to ensure smooth operations.Fluke's portfolio of devices and solutions play a crucial role in maintaining data center reliability.The conversation touches on the evolving nature of the data center market and the need for continuous innovation. Fluke's Adaptability and Innovation Julian credits Fluke's teams for their ability to adapt to rapid changes and maintain high operational speed.The company's flexibility and adaptability, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, are highlighted.Fluke's brand recognition and reputation for reliability are discussed.The increasing role of software in Fluke's product offerings is noted. AI and Technology Integration Scott and Julian discuss the integration of AI and technology in Fluke's solutions.The importance of understanding customer workflows and simplifying their processes is emphasized.Fluke's AI innovations, including AR and AI offerings, are mentioned.The conversation highlights the role of AI in enhancing efficiency and learning within the industry. Future of Work and Talent Retention Julian discusses the importance of attracting and retaining talent in the industry.The role of technology in making work more efficient and accessible for younger professionals is highlighted.The conversation touches on the need for companies to invest in and support the development of new skills.The potential for AI to bridge the knowledge gap between older and younger technicians is discussed. Distributed Energy and Market Trends Julian shares insights on the growth and challenges of the distributed energy market.The importance of flexibility and competitive advantages in the energy market are discussed.The conversation touches on the impact of global events, such as the crisis in the Gulf region, on the energy market.The role of new technologies, such as small nuclear power plants and fusion energy, in the future of energy is highlighted. Fluke's Market Presence and Customer Satisfaction Julian discusses Fluke's presence in various markets, including oil and gas, manufacturing, and defense.The company's reputation for reliable products and customer satisfaction is emphasized.The conversation highlights the importance of listening to market needs and continuously innovating.Julian shares his pride in working for a company that makes customers happy and proud of their products. Closing Remarks and Future Plans Scott and Julian discuss the importance of inspiring the next generation of industrial leaders.The conversation emphasizes the need for consistent communication and storytelling within the industry.Julian shares his excitement about the future and the potential for exponential growth in technology.The podcast concludes with a call to action for listeners to connect with Julian and stay tuned for future updates from Fluke. 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How do we finance renewable energy in the places where it can have the greatest impact? Meet two visionary leaders and Social Impact Pioneers driving solutions: Lassor Feasley, co-founder and CEO of Renewables.org, and Ruchir Punjabi, co-founder and CEO of Distributed Energy, a company making renewable energy affordable and accessible for businesses across India, Africa and the Middle East. Across India and Africa, some of the world's most effective solar opportunities remain dramatically underfunded, despite offering enormous social, economic and environmental returns. While traditional climate finance and philanthropy often focus on developed markets, emerging economies hold some of the highest-leverage opportunities for accelerating the clean energy transition and expanding energy access. That is where Renewables.org is changing the game. Renewables.org is a pioneering nonprofit that allows everyday people to invest from as little as $25 into solar projects in the Global South. As these projects generate and sell carbon-free electricity, investors receive monthly repayments over five years. There is no interest return, but the climate impact is extraordinary: every dollar invested can deliver up to 550% of the carbon impact of a typical US solar investment. Through its open-source Impact Multiplier, Renewables.org shows how solar in emerging markets can prevent up to five times more carbon per dollar than comparable projects in developed countries. Lassor brings a design-led, systems-thinking approach to nonprofit finance, building a platform that blends transparency, accessibility and climate impact. Ruchir brings deep entrepreneurial and operational expertise, leading the delivery of distributed solar solutions at scale in some of the world's fastest-growing markets. Together, they are bridging philanthropy and finance, design and infrastructure, and catalytic capital and real-world clean energy deployment. Their partnership offers a compelling new model for climate finance, energy justice and social entrepreneurship. We discuss loan-based philanthropy, why emerging markets represent the highest-impact climate investment opportunity of our time, how technology is helping scale distributed solar, and what the future of inclusive renewable energy financing could look like. This is a story about solar energy, climate innovation, and a new vision for a just, scalable and equitable clean energy future, one where anyone can help fund the transition. Links: Renewables.org Lassor Feasley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lassor/ Ruchir Punjabi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruchirpunjabi/ Kiva: https://www.kiva.org

James Johnston is a PhD-turned-entrepreneur who has spent the last 12 years building toward a single thesis: that energy markets need to be redesigned from the ground up for a distributed future. This venture, Piclo, is the first Distribute Energy Resource (DER) flexibility marketplace in the United States. The global energy transition has an infrastructure problem. Building new transmission lines and generation capacity takes years — queues are long, supply chains are strained, and the economy can't wait. Meanwhile, we are in the wake of the AI boom where data centers are multiplying, electricity demand is surging, and affordability is becoming a political crisis. The answer, according to James, is unlocking the power of distributed energy resources. DER — batteries, solar, controllable loads, and other small-scale assets — is the lowest-cost, fastest way to build energy infrastructure. But unlocking its potential requires more than just deploying the technology. It requires the markets, systems, and procurement mechanisms to match. That's the gap Piclo was built to fill. Piclo's flexibility marketplace connects utilities and hyperscalers with DER owners, operators, and aggregators through an open, competitive platform. Instead of utilities prescribing specific technologies through patchwork bilateral programs, they post a need — capacity, demand response, location, timeframe — and let the market respond. The result is better prices, more competition, and a critical mass of liquidity that bilateral contracting can never achieve. Tune in to learn why the era of DER has finally arrived.   Keynotes: Why data center load growth is forcing utilities to rethink how they procure energy What it takes to build a two-sided marketplace in a regulated industry How a marketplace model unlocks competition, liquidity, and lower costs for DER And much more   Book Recommendation from the Show: Amory Lovins' Small is Profitable

"The era of the power station is ending." In this episode, John Noonan explains how rooftop solar, batteries, and distributed energy are reshaping the grid, and why South Australia is already proving it can work. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs

In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, host Benoy Thanjan sits down with Joel Santisteban, Co-Founder & CEO of Ecosuite, to explore how AI, edge computing, and interoperable infrastructure are transforming the way solar and storage assets are managed. Joel shares his journey from solar development to building one of the most advanced distributed energy resource (“DER”) platforms in the industry, and explains how Ecosuite is helping developers, IPPs, utilities, and corporates unlock better performance, reliability, and efficiency across the full asset lifecycle.   Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, solar developer and consulting firm, and a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed over 100 MWs of solar projects across the U.S., helped launch the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered $45 million in Renewable Energy Credits (“REC”) transactions. Prior to founding Reneu Energy, Benoy was the Environmental Commodities Trader in Tesla's Project Finance Group, where he managed one of the largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated REC trades and co-developed a monetization and hedging strategy with senior leadership to enter the East Coast market. As Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, Benoy crafted project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. His role at Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with 125 MWs of U.S. renewable assets, involved evaluating investment opportunities and maximizing returns. He also played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable portfolio. Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, following an internship on the trading floor at D.E. Shaw & Co., a multi billion dollar hedge fund. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from NYU Stern, where he was an Alumni Scholar.   Joel Santisteban Joel Santisteban is the CEO and Co-Founder of Ecosuite, an AI-powered asset management platform for distributed energy resources. Joel is a seasoned entrepreneur and clean energy leader with deep experience in solar, storage, and energy software. At Ecosuite, he is focused on helping asset owners, operators, and developers optimize performance, reduce operational risk, and unlock more value from their energy assets through data and automation.   Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com Website: https://www.solarmaverickpodcast.com/       Joel Santisteban     Website: https://ecosuite.io/     Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-santisteban/   Please provide 5 star reviews      If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share the Solar Maverick Podcast so more people can learn how to accelerate the clean energy transition.    Reneu Energy Reneu Energy provides expert consulting across solar and storage project development, financing, energy strategy, and environmental commodities. Our team helps clients originate, structure, and execute opportunities in community solar, C&I, utility-scale, and renewable energy credit markets. Email us at info@reneuenergy.com to learn more.   Solar Maverick Happy Hour During Intersolar San Diego on Feb 18th https://luma.com/7v50llsn            

The Executive Director of new energy coalition Common Charge, Mary Rafferty, talks with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan about what the organization is doing and how we can continuing advancing distributed energy in the United States in 2026.

The Executive Director of new energy coalition Common Charge, Mary Rafferty, talks with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan about what the organization is doing and how we can continuing advancing distributed energy in the United States in 2026.

Distributed energy resources or DERs, things such as rooftop solar panels on homes and small businesses, home or business batteries and electric vehicles are an important option in managing demand for electricity. When these resources are combined through the use of software, they can create what's called a virtual power plant.On this podcast, we talk with two experts in the field: Rebekah de la Mora, a senior policy analyst at the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center, and Lakin Garth, senior director of grid strategy at the Smart Electric Power Alliance. They discussed state legislation and regulations that affect DERs and the benefits to consumers. Garth also explained how DERs can be aggregated to form virtual power plants that a utility can use to manage peak power demand.N.B.: The NC Clean Energy Technology Center offers complimentary copies of the 50 State studies to federal and state legislators and staffers, utility commissioners, utility commission staff, state consumer advocate office staff, and state energy office staff. Contact the center to request a copy. Resources50 State Reports, NC Clean Energy Technology CenterDatabase of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency, NC Clean Energy Technology CenterDistributed Energy Resources 101, NCSLNC Clean Energy Technology CenterSmart Energy Power Alliance

Distributed energy resources are everywhere, but connecting buyers and sellers is a coordination nightmare; I talk with James Johnston, whose company Piclo is tackling that problem head-on. He explains how they've built a transparent, open marketplace where utilities and other buyers can procure flexibility as a simple commodity from a wide range of sellers. We discuss how this model is already working in the UK and how it could allow data centers to pay for faster grid access in the US — potentially unlocking billions in private investment for VPPs. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribe

Send me a messageWhat if business, not politics, held the real key to ending the climate crisis?In this week's episode, I sit down with Rinaldo Brutoco, founder and CEO of the World Business Academy, to explore a radical but beautifully simple idea: that stakeholder capitalism - where companies serve people and planet, not just shareholders, can actually outperform the old profit-only model. Rinaldo's been proving it for decades, from helping shut down a dangerous nuclear plant in California to showing how responsible companies consistently beat the market.You'll hear how he believes we can replace 100% of fossil fuels in California within ten years, at lower cost than maintaining the current grid. We unpack why distributed microgrids could end blackouts and wildfires, how geothermal energy is finally having its moment, and why green hydrogen, done right, could power the next industrial era. You might be surprised by Rinaldo's blunt take on corporate inertia, his optimism about AI as a tool for truth (not hype), and his warning that business must act now or face a market collapse of its own making.This is one of those wide-ranging, perspective-shifting conversations that'll make you rethink who's really steering the energy transition, and why it has to be the private sector leading the charge.

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In Europe, and around the world, renewable electricity generation is being built at pace. However, these sources of energy create a new challenge: they are intermittent, and will not generate power on dark, windless days. One solution to the challenge is to install grid scale storage. If you're building an offshore wind farm, with a... The post #348 Modelling Distributed Energy Storage first appeared on Engineering Matters.

Rooftop solar. Backup batteries. Smart EV chargers. Distributed energy resources (DERs) are changing the way electricity is generated, managed, and used in Ontario. In this thinkenergy short, Trevor Freeman breaks down how DERs can reduce your carbon footprint, provide backup power during outages, and help you manage your energy costs. Listen in for how net metering, load displacement, and evolving tech partnerships are reshaping the future of the grid and giving you more control over your energy.   Related links   Breaking down Distributed Energy Resources, with Hydro Ottawa's Trevor Freeman (thinkenergy episode 146): https://thinkenergypodcast.com/episodes/breaking-down-distributed-energy-resources-with-hydro-ottawas-trevor-freeman/     Consumer impact: revisiting grid modernization with Capgemini Canada (thinkenergy episode 162): https://thinkenergypodcast.com/episodes/consumer-impact-revisiting-grid-modernization-with-capgemini-canada/     Save on Energy programs: https://saveonenergy.ca/en/For-Business-and-Industry/Programs-and-incentives/Retrofit-Program     Trevor Freeman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-freeman-p-eng-8b612114    Hydro Ottawa: https://hydroottawa.com/en      To subscribe using Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinkenergy/id1465129405   To subscribe using Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wFz7rdR8Gq3f2WOafjxpl   To subscribe on Libsyn: http://thinkenergy.libsyn.com/ --- Subscribe so you don't miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/user/hydroottawalimited   Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydroottawa   Stay in the know on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HydroOttawa   Keep up with the posts on X: https://twitter.com/thinkenergypod - Transcript: Welcome to a think energy short hosted by me, Trevor Freeman. This is a bite sized episode designed to be a quick summary of a specific topic or idea related to the world of energy. This is meant to round out our collective understanding of the energy sector, and will complement our normal guest interview episodes. Thanks for joining and happy listening. Hi everyone, and welcome back. Today on think energy, I'm going to talk about distributed energy resources, or DERs. Now, if you've been listening to the show for a long time or even a short time, you will have heard us talk about DERs many times before, and for good reason. DERs are an important and growing part of our energy lives. About a year ago, I did an episode diving into what DERs are, and I encourage you to go back and listen to that one. But today I thought I do a quick refresh and talk about some of the most common ways that DERs are used. So, let's dive right in. First the refresh.  DERs or distributed energy resources, are simply pieces of equipment that can generate or store power, generally on the smaller scale size of things, and spread throughout the grid. So, we're not talking about large scale, centralized generation plants here, but that small to medium scale, kind of think rooftop solar or batteries that are sized for home or facility use. And generally, when we're talking about DERs, we're focused on renewable technology like solar panels or batteries, and in some cases, you know, smaller wind turbines. For the most part on this show, that's what we're focused on. However, there are sort of non-renewable DERs as well, and we'll actually touch on that a little bit later. So, let's dive into what some of the reasons are why someone would want a der there's a couple of different reasons. The first is for backup during an outage. So, using solar panels, especially if paired with a battery, can give you some backup if there's an outage from the grid, whether that's a storm or an accident or something like that, that backup power can be focused on your key devices or systems or appliances, or if your storage is big enough, or your system is big enough, it may be used to power your whole home for a period of Time. Of course, if you're using one of those nonrenewable sources that I mentioned, like a fossil fuel power generator, for example, then your backup supply can last longer, really, as long as you've got fuel, but it's not clean, so you will be producing carbon emissions. One emerging technology that we'll likely see more of in the future is using an electric vehicle for this purpose. So, while there's only a few different models that allow this right now, the Ford f1 50 is one of them, and there are some safety and regulatory considerations before you go ahead and do this, we can expect to see more of this in the future as the technology advances and it becomes a bit more widespread. Another reason for DERs is financial. Installing a der can actually help you save money every month, whether that's just by reducing what you consume from the grid or by pushing back unused generation to the grid for credits. And I'll touch on this a little bit more shortly. Finally, if we're talking about those renewable DERs, they produce clean energy. So that's carbon, free emissions, free energy. And if you are concerned about your carbon footprint, you're trying to decarbonize and reduce the amount of emissions that you cause. DERs, renewable DERs are a great way to do that. You can lower your carbon footprint by reducing how much you draw from the electricity grid and any carbon emissions that are associated with that. Okay, so let's go back to the financial use case for a minute and talk about the different ways that that's possible. I'll be speaking about the Ontario context here. So, if you're listening from outside of Ontario, you'll have to do a little bit of your own research to figure out what options exist where you live. One option to set up your der for financial reasons is net metering, which I kind of alluded to earlier. Net metering is a setup for renewable generation sources only that allows you to use as much of your generation as you can to power your home when you're using it, and then push back whatever you don't use to the grid. Whatever you push back to the grid, will give you a credit on your bill that you can use to offset the electricity charge portion of your bill. Another option would be load displacement. With this arrangement, you can generate electricity exclusively for your own use, so you will reduce the amount that you pull from the grid, and that will save you money, but you don't push anything back to the grid, and therefore you don't earn any credits. And finally, there are standalone generation setups. This arrangement involves pushing all of your generation back to the grid for some agreed upon compensation. While there used to be programs for small scale standalone generation so you might be familiar and on. Ontario with the fit or the MicroFit programs that existed about 10 years ago. These programs are closed today, and generally only large generators have a standalone arrangement. Now, like any technology, DERs are not free to install. In fact, they can be quite pricey in some cases, but because they provide benefit to the grid. There are incentive programs out there to help reduce the upfront costs. Here in Ontario, the ISOs save on energy programs provide an incentive to any customer type, from residential all the way up to large commercial to install rooftop solar, and homeowners can access additional funding to install the battery along with their solar. If you're interested in doing this, or you want to learn a little bit more, you can reach out to your LDC, visit our website. If you're in hydro Ottawa's territory, or visit save on energy.ca. In the near future, you will also likely see more utilities wanting to partner with der owners. I talked about this a little bit in my last episode with Andrea Nusser About grid modernization here at hydro Ottawa, we are working on a technology project that will be launched next year that will enable der owners to leverage their devices for an incentive to help manage the grid in targeted areas. It's pretty exciting stuff, and it's really the next wave of distributed energy resources on our grid and how we're going to interact with them. It's pretty exciting. So, there you have it. That's a quick summary of the different ways that DERs are used. If you're looking at installing a der in your home, whether that's solar or battery or anything else, or for your business for that matter, have a look at our website. Make sure you fill out the application forms and reach out to us so that we can help get you set up and get you using your der thanks for tuning in to another think energy short and look forward to chatting with you next time. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the think energy podcast. Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and it would be great if you could leave us a review. It really helps to spread the word. As always, we would love to hear from you, whether it's feedback comments or an idea for a show or a guest. You can always reach us at thinkenergy@hydroottawa.com.  

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In this episode, our guest is Steven Letendre, an economist and regulatory strategist specializing in distributed energy and vehicle-grid integration. Steven shares his deep insights into the emerging world of bidirectional EV charging, or V2G, a concept he has helped shape for over two decades. From the regulatory frameworks needed to support innovation, to real-world use cases like electric school buses and bundled EV-leasing models in Europe, Steven unpacks the transformative potential of "batteries on wheels." We explore how EVs can not only consume but also supply energy to the grid, enabling flexible energy management, reducing peak demand, and even providing power to underserved communities. With vivid analogies and global case studies, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of mobility, clean energy, and entrepreneurship. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs Instagram @energypreneurs Tiktok @energypreneurs Spotify Video @energypreneurs

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A "state-protected oligopoly" dominated by four major generator-retailers?In this episode, Nick Stewart, CEO and Tim Ewen, Risk Insurance Manager, delve into the complexities of New Zealand's electricity market, covering high energy prices, their impact on manufacturing and employment, and the historical context of policy failures. Explore the government's conflict of interest due to its shareholding in major energy companies, the limitations imposed by the single Installation Control Point (ICP) rule, and the benefits of distributed energy solutions.Have you noticed the parallels between New Zealand's energy market and the grocery sector? You're not alone - tune in to gain insights into the challenges and potential solutions for New Zealand's energy sector. Important time stamps:(01:14) Electricity Market and Oligopoly: Discussion on New Zealand's electricity market being a state-protected oligopoly and explanation of the government's shareholding in major energy companies.(02:41) High Energy Prices: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's acknowledgment of high energy prices and the impact of high energy prices on manufacturing and employment.(06:00) Energy Generation and Supply Issues: The lack of investment in new energy generation, the historical context of energy market reforms and their impact.(21:00) Distributed Energy and Resilience: Benefits of distributed energy for community resilience and local energy generation.(23:37) Comparison with Grocery Sector: Parallels between the energy market and the grocery sector – the illusion of choice for consumers across both.(26:24) Peer-to-Peer Energy Networks: Nick's experience with a peer-to-peer energy network and insights from the solar community project.(29:19) Future Changes and Innovations: Suggestions for changes in the energy sector, including breaking up ICPs and investing in new generation.The Adviser Talk is available on all popular streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Nick Stewart is a Financial Adviser and CEO at Stewart Group, a Hawke's Bay and Wellington-based CEFEX-certified financial planning and advisory firm. Stewart Group provides personal fiduciary services, Wealth Management, Risk Insurance and KiwiSaver solutions.The information provided, or any opinions expressed in this show, are of a general nature only and should not be construed or relied on as a recommendation to invest in a financial product or class of financial products. You should seek financial advice specific to your circumstances from an Authorised Financial Adviser before making any financial decisions. A disclosure statement can be obtained free of charge by calling 0800 878 961 or visit our website, www.stewartgroup.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As rooftop solar booms and the grid grows more complex, one question is gaining urgency: how do we store energy locally, efficiently, and in a way that benefits everyone? Community batteries are emerging as one solution small-scale, shared storage systems designed to maximise solar self-consumption, reduce network strain, and deliver value back to neighbourhoods.In this episode of Transmission, Wendel is joined by Graeme Martin - Founder of Village Power to take a closer look at the real-world deployment of community batteries in Australia. From funding and grid integration to ownership models and consumer trust, this conversation explores what it takes to build energy infrastructure at street level and why that might be the key to a more resilient, inclusive electricity system.In this episode, you'll learn:What community batteries actually do and how they fit between household solar and grid-scale storage.The biggest roadblocks to rollout, from regulatory complexity to grid connection delays.Why customer experience and transparency matter, and how trust shapes participation.The economics of local storage, including how these systems are funded and who benefits.How community-led models can scale, and what Australia's experience means for global grids.About our guestGraeme Martin is Founder and Director of Village Power, a volunteer-led community energy group based in Melbourne. With over 30 years in environmental science and geospatial consulting, Graeme has led the group's multi-year campaign to install a community battery in Alphington/Fairfield. For more information on the work Village Power is doing - head to their website. About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

As rooftop solar booms and the grid grows more complex, one question is gaining urgency: how do we store energy locally, efficiently, and in a way that benefits everyone? Community batteries are emerging as one solution small-scale, shared storage systems designed to maximise solar self-consumption, reduce network strain, and deliver value back to neighbourhoods.In this episode of Transmission, Wendel is joined by Graeme Martin - Founder of Village Power to take a closer look at the real-world deployment of community batteries in Australia. From funding and grid integration to ownership models and consumer trust, this conversation explores what it takes to build energy infrastructure at street level and why that might be the key to a more resilient, inclusive electricity system.In this episode, you'll learn:What community batteries actually do and how they fit between household solar and grid-scale storage.The biggest roadblocks to rollout, from regulatory complexity to grid connection delays.Why customer experience and transparency matter, and how trust shapes participation.The economics of local storage, including how these systems are funded and who benefits.How community-led models can scale, and what Australia's experience means for global grids.About our guestGraeme Martin is Founder and Director of Village Power, a volunteer-led community energy group based in Melbourne. With over 30 years in environmental science and geospatial consulting, Graeme has led the group's multi-year campaign to install a community battery in Alphington/Fairfield. For more information on the work Village Power is doing - head to their website. About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Clean energy attracts nearly $3 trillion in investment annually, but most of that capital flows to massive utility-scale projects through the world's biggest banks and large-scale asset managers. Meanwhile, smaller distributed projects — rooftop solar, batteries, microgrids — face a structural financing challenge that Amanda Li calls "death by a thousand cuts." As co-founder and COO of Banyan Infrastructure, Li sees this dynamic constantly. Distributed infrastructure developers are trying to secure deals for $500,000 or $1 million, but face the same transaction costs as billion-dollar projects. "You might have a thousand times the amount of data at every single one of those stages, a thousand models, a thousand PDF documents or contracts, a thousand counterparties," Li explains. "So that's where the overhead really becomes crushing." Rachel Halfaker, who leads the community infrastructure program at the Milken Institute, sees the same fragmentation from a different angle. Unlike utility-scale projects with a single counterparty, distributed energy involves "a hundred business owners, a hundred nonprofits, a hundred YMCAs or churches" who aren't accustomed to thinking about term sheets and risk profiles. The solution they are pursuing? Standardization. But previous attempts have failed for specific reasons that go beyond market immaturity. "Everyone intellectually understands and believes in the benefits of coordination and standardization," said Li. But past efforts lacked dedicated coordinators and sufficient critical mass. The complexity of distributed energy finance makes standardization uniquely challenging. These projects often require blended capital stacks where three or more financing sources must align simultaneously. "All three things have to be in coordination in order for that deal to pencil,” said Halfaker. This orchestration typically falls to local developers with small teams, rather than the armies of investment bankers and lawyers that structure utility-scale deals. The result is frequent near-misses where viable projects nearly fall apart due to financing complexity. In this episode, recorded live as part of Latitude Media's Frontier Forum series, Stephen Lacey talks with Li and Halfaker about why standardization is critical for scaling distributed energy into a trillion-dollar asset class.  They explore how standardization could eventually enable securitization — the "holy grail" that would create secondary markets for distributed energy assets. This episode was recorded live as part of Latitude Media's Frontier Forum with Banyan Infrastructure. Watch the full video here and download Banyan's white paper on standardization here.

Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague interviews Tooraj Arvajeh, co-founder and CEO of Perl Street, a fintech platform designed to streamline financial operations for distributed energy resources. Tooraj shares his journey from sustainability engineer to fintech entrepreneur, explaining how his experience developing energy efficiency projects led him to identify a critical gap between engineering expertise and financial knowledge in the clean energy sector.Perl Street addresses the financial complexity faced by companies developing and managing distributed energy resources (DERs) like rooftop solar, battery storage, EV chargers, and heat pumps. Tooraj explains how their platform helps third-party asset owners and managers transform individual machines into projects, bundle those projects into portfolios, and finally convert them into financial products that can attract institutional investment.The conversation explores how Perl Street's technology helps customers like King Energy, who develop commercial rooftop solar across real estate portfolios, by automating complex financial workflows and consolidating data from multiple sources. Tooraj highlights the value proposition for independent power producers (IPPs): enabling scale, improving returns, and creating standardization that makes distributed energy assets as easy to invest in as utility-scale projects.Listeners will gain valuable insights into the evolution of DERs from retail products to real estate investments to critical energy infrastructure and learn how financial technology is essential to unlocking capital at the scale needed to accelerate the clean energy transition. Tune in to understand the financial backbone that's powering the deployment of distributed energy resources across the country.Social Media HandlesTooraj ArvajehPerl Street Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

In this Convo of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Mark Swanson, newly appointed as the CEO of Aeromine Technologies, the innovative rooftop wind energy system that converts a building's wind flow into renewable energy. Swanson brings 30 years of leadership experience to Aeromine. For the last 12 years, he has held leadership positions in the rooftop solar industry, with a proven track record in manufacturing, scaling operations, and driving customer-focused growth.Prior to joining Aeromine, Swanson held a distinguished career in solar and distributed energy, serving as COO at Complete Solaria. He also spent time as COO and General Manager of EPC at Borrego Solar Systems, and served as Vice President at SunPower. In his new role as CEO at Aeromine, Mark will oversee Aeromine's transition from low volume manufacturing and pilot projects to full-scale manufacturing and widespread commercial use. He shares that Aeromine is currently working with some of the world's largest and most ambitious enterprises to plan their first commercial Aeromine installation.He and Ted discuss Aeromine's breakthrough technology, which is harvesting the flow of wind over a building. The scalable renewable energy solution harnesses the power of wind in an efficient system, with motionless, vibration-less, and noise-less units. The solution is long-lasting, and requires much less rooftop space than other options to generate distributed energy. Ideal for large, flat rooftop buildings – including warehouses, big box retailers, data centers, office, and apartment buildings - Aeromine is leveraging existing financial structures, installation resources and incentives established by the solar industry.

The exponential growth of data center energy demand, particularly driven by advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges for energy infrastructure globally.  However, existing grid infrastructure is increasingly constrained, particularly in regions with concentrated data center activity. Transmission bottlenecks, aging infrastructure, and long timelines for grid upgrades present significant challenges for meeting this explosive demand. Podcast takeaways: How Microgrids, powered by Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) offer a promising solution by reducing dependency on centralized grids, integrating generation from multiple fuels and storage, and providing load flexibility.  The benefits of a strategy that includes and prepares for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) when they become commercially available. The immediate and long-term benefits of this multi-year approach through real-world data center examples in Santa Clara, California and Ashburn, Virginia, USA  How to optimize your energy investments, reduce OPEX costs by 60-80%, and significantly reduce CO₂ emissions by using Xendee's advanced Microgrid Modeling platform to design the right site-specific multi-year strategy.

In this episode, I speak with Pier LaFarge, CEO of Sparkfund, who challenges the traditional antagonism between utilities and distributed energy advocates. While investor-owned utilities have long been seen as obstacles to clean energy adoption, LaFarge argues that they're actually essential to scaling DERs in an era of explosive electricity demand. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribe

What are Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)? How important are they to the energy transition? Host Trevor Freeman shares how solar panels, batteries, and small-scale wind turbines are shifting from niche innovations to central figures in reshaping our energy infrastructure. Discover how these tools help reduce reliance on centralized power and empower you to generate and store your own energy, reduce grid dependency, and pave the way for a greener, more efficient, and cost-effective energy future. Related links   ●       Hydro Ottawa 2021–2025 Strategic Direction: https://hydroottawa.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/Hydro_Ottawa_2021-2025_Strategic_Direction_EN.pdf ●       About Ontario's Feed-In Tariff: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/ontario-s-fit-microfit-programs.html ●       Trevor Freeman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-freeman-p-eng-cem-leed-ap-8b612114/ Hydro Ottawa: https://hydroottawa.com/en To subscribe using Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinkenergy/id1465129405   To subscribe using Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wFz7rdR8Gq3f2WOafjxpl   To subscribe on Libsyn: http://thinkenergy.libsyn.com/   Subscribe so you don't miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/user/hydroottawalimited   Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydroottawa   Stay in the know on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HydroOttawa   Keep up with the posts on X: https://twitter.com/thinkenergypod   Transcript: Trevor Freeman  00:00  Welcome to think energy, a podcast that dives into the fast, changing world of energy through conversations with industry leaders, innovators and people on the front lines of the energy transition. Join me, Trevor Freeman, as I explore the traditional, unconventional and up and coming facets of the energy industry. If you have any thoughts, feedback or ideas for topics we should cover, please reach out to us at thinkenergy@hydrottawa.com.   Hi everyone. Welcome back. Okay, so it's time for another explainer episode. Just as a reminder, I plan to do these from time to time to make sure that everyone is up to speed on some important foundational concepts, things that we talk about often on the show, that maybe we take for granted, that everybody knows what we're talking about. Because this is the kind of thing that's we start to live and breathe every day, and not all of our listeners are there as well. Today, I'd like to quickly go through something we mention a lot on the show, and we probably mentioned it using the acronym DERs, but distributed energy resources, that's the acronym der and I'll probably be referring to them as DERs here on the show from time to time. But so, I wanted to give you a bit of a basis of that. It's something that you've probably heard a number of times. It comes up in a lot of different aspects of our conversations here on the show, DER's are not necessarily brand-new technology. They're not necessarily new things, but their role in our energy transition is evolving and accelerating, and we're going to see a lot more of them as we move forward. So, I think it's important to sort of set that foundation and set the groundwork so that everybody knows what we're talking about here. So, what are distributed energy resources? Well as the name suggests, they are small scale generation or storage resources that are located at or near the point of consumption, like our homes and our businesses. And before we talk too much about them, I think it's important to understand why they are unlike our traditional energy resources. So, for the last 100 years or so, our energy has been primarily centralized, at least in the case of electricity, especially one of the great engineering marvels of the last century that I know, I've talked about on the show before, and something that we still benefit from today is the centralized electricity grid. So, across Ontario, Canada, North America, there is this vast interconnected grid that brings relatively affordable electricity to customers from large scale, centralized generation. The generation technology of the last 100 years has made the most sense when it was built at a large scale and when it was centralized. So not everybody had a river or waterfall in their backyard for Hydroelectric Generating Station. Not everybody could build a coal or gas fire generating station in their backyard. Nor would we want that, nor would you want to have to have a coal fired generating station in your backyard. So, as we were scaling up our use of electricity in the last century, it made sense to centralize this generation, to build it big, so that it could serve the greatest number of customers and to transmit that electricity to where people used it, these types of projects, and let's include nuclear in there that haven't mentioned that yet. These are large, complex, major public projects. So you're not going to build a bunch of small ones. You're going to want to centralize that for economies of scale and things like that. So that centralized approach has worked well over the last century and will continue to be part of our energy mix moving forward. We're not getting away from centralized generation and our electricity grids. But things are changing. There are now other options on the table, and these other options are set to play a major role in our energy futures. Enter distributed energy resources or DERs. DERs are things like small scale solar or battery storage, in some cases, wind turbines and even your electric vehicle. These technologies mean that some of our energy needs can be met, not just from a distant, centralized generation station, but right from our own rooftops or our driveway. Why is this important? Well, the DERs have a big role to play in our future, and there are many benefits to de ours. So first off, let's put ourselves in the shoes of a homeowner investing in some kind of DER. Let's say solar on the rooftop. Being able to generate your own electricity gives you some control over your energy needs and costs. Think about investing in a DER, as locking in some portion of your energy costs now for the life of that equipment, regardless of what happens to sort of the market rate of electricity and electricity prices over time you've paid for that solar generation, you know what those cost, It's in today's dollars, and you've got that generation for the life of the equipments. And that kind of locks you into that. It gives you some predictability, and it insulates you from sort of what's happening in the market. You also have the opportunity to use your der in conjunction with the rate structure of your utility to really minimize your cost. So, let's say you have a battery and your utility has a time of use rate option, like we have here in Ontario. If you change your battery during an off peak time when electricity is cheap, and use it during a peak time when electricity is expensive, you can really drive your costs down. And all of the electricity you're pulling from a grid, or some large portion of it, can be at that lower off peak cost.  That brings me to my next point, which is the carbon impact of electricity. So, we talk a lot about climate change on the show. We talk a lot about the fact that really what we need to do is drive down our carbon intensity, drive down the amount of carbon we're emitting. And how much carbon is emitted from electricity generation really depends on where you live, but let's take Ontario as an example. Most of our electricity in Ontario is emissions free, so we have a large amount of nuclear. We have a lot of hydroelectricity. We have some large scale solar, a lot of wind turbines, but we do still have gas fired generation. This typically shows up during our peak times when electricity demand in the province is at its highest. So, if you can rely on your der during those peak times, your battery or your solar panels rather than the grid, you are avoiding using more carbon intensive electricity, and if we scale that up to more than just the individual perspective, the more DERs we have that reduce our overall system peaks, the less we have to rely on that carbon intensive gas fired generation, in the case of Ontario, for generation during those peak times. So DERs are a good tool to lower the carbon intensity of our electricity grid. One last point from the individual customer's perspective is resiliency and reliability outages are, unfortunately something that can't 100% be avoided, and that is increasingly so as we experience more extreme weather events related to climate change, DERs, especially when there's a battery involved, can provide some resiliency against those times when there may be a grid outage, even if it's just to power your essentials to buy some time for your utility to work on restoration. It reduces the pressure on you as a customer, when the power is out, you can kind of get by until the utility is able to restore things. So, let's zoom out a little bit. You may be wondering why someone from utility me is going on about the virtues of what you might consider to be a competing technology to our core line of business, which is supplying electricity to our customers. But DERs can actually be a huge help to our grid. And utilities are increasingly looking at how we can best enable DERs in a way that benefits all of our customers, not just those who have the solar panels on their own roofs, but everybody. In fact, at hydro Ottawa, we highlight this in our current strategic direction. We have eight key points in our strategic direction, and point number four is leverage and promote DERs to understand why it's helpful to remember that utilities have to build our grids to serve what you might consider the worst-case scenario or peak demand. This is the time when the draw of electricity from the grid is at its highest, we need to make sure that on those hot, sunny afternoons when everyone's AC is blasting and people are getting home from work or school, starting to cook dinner, starting to watch TV, plugging in their electric vehicles, etc., etc., the grid can handle all of that load, but for much of the time, demand on the grid is actually a lot less. We don't see those peaks all the time, so that means we have to build up to a capacity that isn't always being used, and with the changes that we'll see as a result of the ongoing energy transition, so electrification of heating, more electric vehicles, etc., as well as other driving factors like increased data center demand hands due to AI and the never ending March to digitize our society, we are going to see those peak demand periods, that sort of max pull from the grid get higher and higher under the traditional approach to the grid, the only answer would be to build more and more and with the pace that things are changing at. And have a listen to my last explainer episode on on the energy transition for more on that, relying only on the sort of traditional builds model would be expensive for all stakeholders, including our customers, and it would be hard for us to keep up with the pace of change. Don't get me wrong, our grid does need significant investment to expand meet customer needs. We are going to be building out the grid as we've talked about here, but that is not the only tool we have, thanks to DERs. So, imagine if we could take that peak demand that I've been mentioning, and lower it a bit, or shift some of that load from a peak time to an off-peak time. Doing so would let us get more out of our existing grid assets, and in some cases, even delay or defer some big capital investment, a new transformer, a new substation, for example, DERs will help us do that. So, any individual solar panel or battery may not make the difference, but imagine 10s or hundreds of DERs on a given feeder that might be enough to shave that peak load by a significant amount. So, something like a solar panel can be thought of as a passive benefit to the system, meaning it generates when it's sunny and up here in Canada when it's not covered in snow. So, we get the benefit when the conditions are right, but they may not always be right, so we can't necessarily rely on them all the time. But if you pair that solar array with a battery, or looking a bit into the future with an EV for example, which is basically just a battery with wheels. Now we've got some control, and that control is where the real value lies, and it's with things like batteries and EVs, but also other smart connected devices, like your thermostat, for example. So, there is a future not too far from now, where you might get a signal from your utility saying, Hey, we're getting close to our capacity on your feeder, so we'd like you to switch over to your battery, or we'd like to pause your EV charging for a few hours. Or maybe we want to bump the temperature up on your thermostat by a degree or two, so you're not cooling so much just for the next few hours, and we'll give you an incentive on your bill if you let us do that now, you might say, no, actually, I've got to get that EV charge because I'm about to head off on a weekend road trip or take the kids to soccer or whatever it might be, or no, I'm actually hosting a party tonight, so I don't want to mess with the AC right now. Thank you. So, you can opt out of that call, but most of the time, you'd likely say yes, because Sure, I mean, I'm home for the night, as long as my EV is charged by the morning. I don't care if it happens right now or in a few hours, and what's a degree or two for the next couple hours on my thermostat, I probably won't even notice, and I'll get that credit on my electricity bill, that action, that collective action, multiplied over hundreds or 1000s of customers, can be the difference between having to build new infrastructure like a transformer or even a substation or not, and that has big implications on how much the grid costs and how flexible we are with the solutions that we're putting in place. Those examples that I just gave are kind of focused on the smaller DERs, but there's also a role for large DERs as well. These are things like 10 or 20 megawatt batteries that are playing that same peak load reduction role, but for a large scale industrial or commercial application, for example, think about a massive customer. The same idea, you know, reduce the magnitude of those peaks, but with a single, massive device. So, the ability to manage peaks is extremely beneficial to utility trying to manage the grid, and DERs will be a really big part of that. So, the question may be, why now? Why are we all of a sudden hearing so much more about DERs and seeing the start of what we expect to be a big ramp up of Der installations? As I said at the beginning. I mean, solar panels aren't a new technology. They've been around for quite a while. Batteries are evolving. But as you know, we've had batteries for a while, so there's a couple of reasons behind this. And before we jump into those, there is a caveat here that I am obviously talking to you from Ottawa, Ontario. And so, the context around what I'm going to say here is very Ontario kind of North American specific. There are other jurisdictions in the world, you know, Europe, for example, that are quite a bit further along than us when it comes to DERs, or at least, their approach has been different in a different timeline. So, keep in mind that I'm talking about sort of the local context here.  So, the first reason why we're seeing a lot more of this kind, boils down to basic economics and market forces. So, a rooftop solar array 20 years ago was something that could be considered a luxury item. It's extremely expensive and Ontario, at least prior to the feed in tariff program, which launched in 2009 there wasn't really even a great mechanism for recovering your costs, kind of the best you could hope for was, you know, eliminate your electricity consumption from the grid and thereby reduce your cost on your electricity bill, at least for the electricity portion. The last 15 or so years have seen significant changes in that area. So, programs like Ontario's feed in tariff, and then sort of a subsequent evolution into our current net metering option, have created a viable business case for putting solar up at the same time that solar technology and sort of the global value chains around that have evolved and costs have dropped exponentially, so on a global scale, when we look at sort of cost of solar globally, the cost is now about 90% less than it was in 2010 to put solar up on your roof, for example. That is not a small fee. So, think about how significant a drop that is. So that combined with government programs like tax credits, low or no interest financing options for DERs and other energy efficiency measures, and all of a sudden there's a really good business case for putting up solar. Solar, I would say, is the furthest ahead on that journey when you talk about DERs, but battery technology, EVs, et cetera. They're seeing a similar process where they are no longer just super high end luxury items anymore. I mean, you've probably seen this as you look around, you probably see way more EVs out there. You see that green license plate that starts with GeV. We're seeing these technologies become more common, the cost coming down and more accessible for more people. Another main driver is just the need for these types of solutions as part of our energy transition. And again, have a listen to my last explainer episode on the energy transition for more on this. But because of the ongoing climate crisis, as well as increasing demand from things like AI data centers, the need for fast evolution and how we manage our grid, how we support our customers, how we provide the power that's being asked of us, is really critical, and so that's why you'll see government programs that support der technology, and hopefully we'll see even more of Those moving forward. Lastly, what else needs to happen to get there? So, I've kind of painted this picture of widespread DER adoption. It's everywhere we're utilizing it. You know, utilities are making use of The DERs that are out there. That is not today's context, but I'm hopeful that it's sort of tomorrow's context, that we're on the cusp of that what needs to happen to get there? Well, one of the big things is grid modernization. So I'll take this opportunity to give another plug to the episode that I did with hydro Ottawa's Jenna Gillis earlier this year about our own grid modernization efforts. But essentially, we need to evolve our grid technology and the sort of system office technology, you know, that's where we control the grid and our own IT infrastructure, how we communicate with our devices, to the next level, which will allow us to do the kinds of things with DERs that I mentioned earlier, and as I talked about with Jenna, our efforts towards this are underway. This is a real project. This isn't sort of a concept that we're thinking of this is something we're doing that's underway. It's ongoing, and we're preparing ourselves for a de our future. That's one of the reasons why we're doing this, one of the reasons, finally, there continues to be a role that governments at all level can play to further incentivize and enable DERs, whether that's through incentives or subsidy programs, or updating existing regulations and rate classes, so that the business case for DERs makes sense in sort of the areas or applications where they will benefit the grid and all customers. There's a role to be played there government and those conversations are underway. There are der working groups in Ontario that we're a part of, and we're hopefully going to see more movement on that as we move forward. So hopefully that gives you a sense of what DERs are and why they're so important, why that acronym comes up on this show so frequently amongst our guests and the conversations that we have, they really are just one more tool in our energy toolbox that we will use to build that smart, clean, connected energy future that we talk about on this show so often. They are one of the ways that we're going to get there, and a big part of that. So, thanks for listening. As always, send us your thoughts and feedback. Let us know topics that you want to hear about. We'd love to hear from you, and thanks for being a part of this conversation. Take care everyone. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the think energy podcast. Don't forget to subscribe. Wherever you listen to podcasts, and it would be great if you could leave us a review. It really helps to spread the word. As always, we would love to hear from you, whether it's feedback comments or an idea for a show or a guest. 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Today, our guest is Dave Smith, a veteran energy consultant with decades of experience across the UK, New Zealand, and Australia. We discuss the profound changes in the energy sector, from deregulation in the 80s and 90s to the current challenges of integrating renewable energy into the grid. Dave shares his insights on the evolving energy market, the rise of distributed energy resources like solar and batteries, and the potential of electric vehicles (EVs) to revolutionise energy storage and grid stability. The conversation also explores how market designs and tariffs must adapt to support this transition, ensuring consumers can fully leverage new technologies while maintaining grid reliability.   Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie Twitter @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie

Barbara Humpton, President and CEO of Siemens USA, sits down with Gil Jenkins and Susan Nickey to discuss Siemens' pivotal role in advancing sustainability across industry, infrastructure, and transportation sectors. The conversation dives into Siemens' approach to decarbonization as an engine for growth and spotlights how innovation at the grid edge will be key to delivering a more sustainable future, guiding energy flows and balancing supply with the demands of buildings, industry, and private consumers. Additionally, Barbara discusses the encouraging trend of U.S. manufacturing expansion, advancements in EV charging infrastructure, and more. Finally, Babara shares insights into her leadership philosophy, discusses her passion for integrating work and personal life priorities, and explains why she started a podcast for Siemens, The Optimistic Outlook, back in 2021.Links: BioBarbara Humpton on XBarbara Humpton on LinkedInPodcast: The Optimistic Outlook with Barbara HumptonThe Optimistic Outlook LinkedIn NewsletterSiemens on LinkedInSiemens USA on XPress Release: Siemens launches Gridscale X™, paving the way for autonomous grid management (February 27, 2024)Video: Barbara Humpton's Address for George Mason University's 2024 Spring CommencementEpisode recorded June 12, 2024  Email your feedback to Chad, Gil, and Hilary at climatepositive@hasi.com or tweet them to @ClimatePosiPod.

5x growth in five years: Convergent energy is overseeing $1 billion worth of energy storage development.Managing intermittent energy supply is a crucial part of the energy transition. When the wind doesn't blow, or the sun doesn't shine, we need a backup. Across two days of the Solar & Energy Storage summit, industry leaders and analysts explored the newest technology providing that service. Peter Cavan is Senior Vice President of Market Development at Convergent. They finance and manage all aspects of on-site renewable energy development and operations to significantly and sustainably lower electricity bills for the industrial sector, electric cooperatives, and municipal utilities, and investor owned utilities. Peter joins David in the SESS podcast studio to discuss the future of energy storage and the trends in the market. Convergent has over 800 MW of storage and 1 GWh of solar-plus-storage capacity operating or under development. How has their approach to storage evolved over the past decade? How are utilities integrating distributed storage into their operations? And where does Peter see the next big innovation in the sector coming from? To wrap up our SESS 2024 coverage, David brings you everything you need to know about distributed energy storage.For more information from our sponsor Convergent Energy and Power on their industry-leading battery storage and solar solutions, please go to convergentep.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:08 — Joel Beinin Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. 0:33 — Jeff St. John is the director of news and special projects at Canary Media, a nonprofit newsroom covering the transition to clean energy and solutions to the climate crisis. The post Benny Gantz Resigns, Truce Deal on the Table; Plus, California Budget Cuts Hit Distributed Energy Efforts appeared first on KPFA.

In this episode, Duncan Campbell of Scale Microgrid Solutions makes the case that distributed energy resources (DERs) — solar panels, EVs, home batteries, etc. — are, thanks to rising electricity demand and constraints on grid expansion, poised for a tsunami of deployment. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribe

In this episode of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Dr. Fereidoon P. Sioshansi, President of Menlo Energy Economics, a consulting firm based in San Francisco, California. With over 35 years of experience in the electric power sector, he advises clients on strategies to respond to the rapid transformation of the energy sector, including utilities, energy intensive industry, innovators, start-ups and companies engaged in the electricity delivery supply chain, and regulators and policy makers.He is also a prolific author in the energy space, and the editor and publisher of EEnergy Informer, a monthly newsletter with international circulation, now in its 29th year of continuous publication.He and Ted discuss his decades of experience, working in more than 3 dozen countries, covering all aspects of the electricity power sector. They reminisce on their Demand Side Management (DSM) works at EPRI, and discuss the transformation, new framework, and structuring within the utility industry, specifically integrating distributed energy resources into the grid.They also highlight his newsletter and 15 books, including his 16th, forthcoming book on electrification, stating that the way to climate salvation is to electrify everything and anything that we possibly can.

In the eighth and final episode of the Distributed Energy For People & The Planet series, we are joined by Henok Assefa - Founder and Managing Partner at PRECISE, and Dr. Paul Yillia - COO and Technical Advisor, TENN to find out how policy design and finance go hand-hand in ensuring that farmers in rural communities can afford their energy needs for their agricultural production.This series is hosted by Marilyn Smith of the Energy Action Project (EnAct) and produced in collaboration with Global SDG7 Hubs.Guest Bios:Henok Assefa is the Chief Executive Officer of Precise Consult International in Ethiopia and is also the founder and principal.Paul T. Yillia (Dr. techn.) is a development consultant with expertise on cross-cutting issues and technical implementation of development programs at the water and energy nexus with climate, development, and social infrastructure (healthcare, livelihoods, education, agri-value, WASH, etc.). He is Senior Technical Advisor to the Chairman, of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security (C-REF), Sierra Leone. Previously, he was the Programme Manager and Lead Policy Specialist on cross-cutting issues at Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL).Learn more about SELCO Foundation | EnAct | Global SDG7 HubsConnect on LinkedIn:  Marilyn | The Energy Talk | Global SDG7 Hubs | EnActFollow on Twitter:  The Energy Talk | Global SDG7 Hubs | EnAct | Marilyn SmithFollow on Instagram: The Energy Talk | Global SDG7 Hubs | EnActSubscribe to our newsletter

On this episode we feature David Villagra, CTO of EverBright, a clean energy software and financing platform. David's been active in the energy space since 2013, when he co-founded Sighten, EverBright's predecessor. He's a big believer in the power of distributed energy, and walks us through the value of this form of energy in our energy mix.  In the wake of COP 28, we know how important energy and climate security are. Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) have the power to make our grid more affordable, more reliable and much more sustainable. David, being on the technical side of DERs, understands the difficulty in implementing these energy solutions, but also the many technological solutions that are underway.  Also, David discusses the role each of us can play in getting this energy solution, and other important ones, off the ground. He makes it clear that we need all the help we can get in the energy transition. Listen to learn more about finding your place in the energy space! Books David mentions:  The Grid How to Avoid a Climate Disaster Keynotes: The importance of DERs in our energy mix The value of DERs vs. other forms of energy How DERs work on current energy grids   And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/ 

In the seventh episode of the Distributed Energy For People & The Planet series, we are joined by Anshul Ojha - Founder and Principal anchor for the Desert Resource Center, and Ralph Roothaert - Principal Investigator of – Veggies 4 Planet & People (V4P&P) Project and Country Director – of Kenya Eastern and Southern Africa.This series is hosted by Marilyn Smith of the Energy Action Project (EnAct) and produced in collaboration with Global SDG7 HubsGuest Bios:Anshul Ojha  is the Founder and Principal anchor for the Desert Resource Center, Leading efforts for desert partnerships, technologies, knowledge & resources for a thriving desert ecosystem.Ralph Roothaert is the Principal Investigator of – Veggies 4 Planet & People (V4P&P) Project and Country Director – of Kenya Eastern and Southern Africa and aims to understand how vegetable production can result in diverse and healthy diets to combat malnutrition for vulnerable groups. Ralph has worked in Africa for 21 years and in Southeast Asia for 3 years. He started as a development worker with the Voluntary Service Overseas in Nigeria, then worked as an agricultural scientist with the CGIAR for 13 years (ICRAF in Kenya, CIAT in the Philippines, and ILRI in Ethiopia). After that, he became the Fund Manager of the Maendeleo Agricultural Technology Fund of Farm Africa in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, where he managed many different consortia of partner organizations, each of them focusing on the development of a particular agricultural value chain. He then joined Oxfam GB in Tanzania, where he coordinated the Economic Justice Programme, facilitating partnerships in the agricultural sector using gender market mapping approaches. Before joining World Vegetable Center he was the Associate Country Director for Oxfam GB in Tanzania.Learn more about SELCO Foundation | EnAct | Global SDG7 HubsConnect on LinkedIn:  Marilyn | The Energy Talk | Global SDG7 Hubs | EnActFollow on Twitter:  The Energy Talk | Global SDG7 Hubs | EnAct | Marilyn SmithFollow on Instagram: The Energy Talk | Global SDG7 Hubs | EnAct Subscribe to our newsletter

Community solar allows households and businesses to access the benefits of solar energy, such as lower electricity costs, regardless of whether they're able to host a system on their own roof.In this episode of Grid Talk, host Marty Rosenberg talks with Jeff Cramer who is the president and CEO of Coalition for Community Solar Access. “We've figured out a way for any electricity customer to be able to participate and benefit from local clean energy deployment in less than five minutes with guaranteed savings,” said Cramer. And interest in community solar projects is growing, with more states considering community solar programs.“It's thousands of projects around the country in over 20 states across the country.”By the end of the year there will be six gigawatts of community solar on the system. Cramer expects that to grow significantly in the future. “What Community Solar offers is it offers a sort of a hub for the deployment of, a central hub for the deployment of distributed generation.”Jeff Cramer has served as President and CEO of CCSA since its founding in 2015. Prior to CCSA, Cramer co-founded and served as a Partner at 38 North Solutions, a Washington DC public affairs firm that focused exclusively on federal clean energy and sustainability policies and advocacy. He has a B.A. in government, philosophy from Clark University.

On Today's Episode: While businesses grapple with skyrocketing energy costs, increasingly frequent power outages, and mounting pressure to reduce carbon emissions, clean energy & energy efficiency providers struggle with how to find & convert them as customers. The complexity of on-stie energy challenges often leaves businesses feeling overwhelmed with options for transitioning to cleaner, more resilient, on-site energy solutions, also known as distributed energy resources. Adding to this complexity are the 'soft costs' associated with developing these solutions, which include consulting, engineering, sales, and procurement, which can account for a staggering 50% of project costs. The energy market also suffers from a pervasive information asymmetry. Buyers often find themselves at a loss for who to trust, and suppliers struggle for project traction due to customer indecision.Gareth Evans, the CEO and founder of VECKTA, designed a company specifically to tackle these challenges head-on. Their unique platform helps businesses navigate the energy transition by developing tailored strategies, prioritizing projects, designing optimal solutions, and providing access to vetted suppliers via a streamlined marketplace. In our conversation, Evans offers an in-depth look into how VECKTA managed to overcome the hurdles of achieving product-market fit, which included building their platform in isolation during a global pandemic. Evans also shares insights about managing the growing pains of a start-up: from recruiting and maintaining an effective team, to raising capital, to managing the transition from intrapreneur to CEO.Evans offers a unique perspective on the transformation that businesses must undergo to meet increasing environmental pressures and transition to more resilient energy solutions. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in how businesses can navigate the complexities of the energy transition and provides valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of leading a startup in a rapidly evolving industry. VECKTA may have just unlocked the doorway to scaling the C&I sector for what Evans prefers to call “On-site Energy”, which we have commonly referred to as Distributed Energy, Solar, Energy Effiiency, etc. Give it a listen and let us know what you think with a note on Linkedin or X! If you want to connect with today's guest, you'll find links to his contact info in the show notes on the blog at https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/.SunCast is presented by Sungrow, the world's most bankable inverter brand.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at www.mysuncast.com/sponsors.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today's guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 632 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com.You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on:Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/nicomeoLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus

Why is attaching batteries to grid-scale solar (colocation) projects so essential to beat the duck curve in Europe, evolving the technology to offer more with less and most importantly decarbonise the grid? Join us as we talk about why removing the red tape is so essential to bring clean energy generation + storage projects online and much more with Gareth Dauley, Founder and CEO at KOE group.Hosts: Chris Sass Additional Reads: KOE Group: https://koe-group.com/  

Tim Hade is the COO and Co-Founder of Scale Microgrid Solutions. He founded Scale Microgrid Solutions to build distributed energy systems for businesses and electric vehicle transit fleets throughout the country. Before joining the cleantech industry, Tim served on Active Duty as an officer in the United States Air Force. His time in the military taught him how to achieve an objective, but when he became a civilian he found it virtually impossible to get the government to do anything about climate change. Tim believes that the public sector is broken when it comes to climate change. He stresses we need to hold our leaders accountable for the dire future we are leaving to our children while also getting to work and taking matters into our own hands to create change.

On Today's Episode: Bonus episode!Today, we're dropping in an episode from our friends over at the Factor This! podcast that we know you'll enjoy.Host John Engel has a wide-ranging conversation with Tim Hade, COO of Scale Microgrids, covering the role of distributed energy for the grid of the future, the perils of scaling a climate tech hardware company, and what's holding back the Inflation Reduction Act.Hade shared how his time in the military mobilized him to fight climate change, why he's so optimistic that DERs will one day breakthrough, and his five tips for anyone starting a clean energy company. Spoiler alert: get smart on tax equity. Or find someone who is.The biggest question facing the distributed energy market is - how fast is this going to happen? Join them in this special bonus episode that highlights these critical topics within the industry: Policy & regulations running to catch up with technology Promises of bottom-up strategiesHow to scale projects from small to largeIdentifying and dealing with the challenges within the industryImportance of tax equity monetization in clean techTeam effort for a prosperous future If you want to connect with today's guest(s), you'll find links to their contact info in the show notes on the blog at https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/.SunCast is presented by Sungrow, the world's most bankable inverter brand.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at www.mysuncast.com/sponsors.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today's guest(s) and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 587 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com.You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on:Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/nicomeoLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus

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