E222: Defense to Renewables: A Passionate Career Shift
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In this episode, our guest is Cherie Gregoire, a clean energy expert with a unique journey from defense engineering to renewable energy. Cherie shares her insights on energy efficiency, solar development, and climate resilience, reflecting on key projects she has led in the UK and Australia. She discusses the impact of climate change on infrastructure, policy shifts in the energy sector, and innovative solutions for decentralized energy systems. Please join us to find more. Connect with Sohail Hasnie:
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E221: Transforming Uzbekistan’s Energy Landscape
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In this episode, Alfredo Baño Leal, an energy expert with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), discusses Uzbekistan’s evolving energy sector. The conversation highlights the country’s transition from gas dependency to renewable energy, with recent policy reforms driving energy efficiency and reducing waste. With over 1-2 GW of rooftop solar already installed and a target of 40% renewable capacity by 2030, Uzbekistan is rapidly reshaping its power grid. Alfredo shares insights into the challenges of modernising the grid, the growing adoption of electric vehicles, and how distributed...
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E220: Strategizing Energy Transition
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In this episode, Sohail Hasnie speaks with Gabriel Laera, an economist with extensive experience in energy transitions, investment banking, and utility sectors. Gabriel discusses the complexities of new energy strategies, emphasizing the importance of filtering through hype to determine what’s truly viable. He highlights the challenge of managing legacy assets in the energy sector, particularly in oil, gas, and utility companies, which must balance reinvestment with shareholder returns. Key topics include the risks of stranded assets, the impact of electrification on traditional industries,...
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E219: The Future Is Electric: Batteries Leading the Way
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In this episode, our host, Sohail Hasnie, delivers an interesting insight on the transformative power of batteries in reshaping the energy landscape. He explores how advancements in battery technology are revolutionising everything from solar power storage to electric vehicles, making renewable energy more reliable and accessible. Sohail breaks down why batteries are the key to energy independence and climate action, highlighting the latest trends that will shape the future of sustainable power. Please join to find more. Connect with Sohail Hasnie:
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E218: The Role of Knowledge in Resilient Sustainable Development
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In this episode, our guest is Sonia Chand Sandhu, with extensive experience in project development, and knowledge work on livable cities, environment, and climate adaptation. Sonia shares her journey in sustainable development, highlighting innovative environment management, urban planning, evaluation, and capacity-building approaches. She discusses the importance of knowledge management in development projects, the role of AI in evaluation, and how strategic investments in climate adaptation can shape future cities. All opinions and views expressed are solely her own and do not reflect those...
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E217: Supporting a Consumer-Led Energy Transition
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In this episode, our guest is Dani Alexander, CEO of the Energy Institute at the University of New South Wales. Dani shares insights on Australia's rapid transition to renewable energy, the rise of rooftop solar, and how decentralized energy is transforming the grid. She discusses consumer-led energy solutions, energy equity, and the critical role of the demand-side of the energy system in promoting the rollout of renewables. Connect with Sohail Hasnie:
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E216: Lessons from a Hydrogen and EV Pioneer
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In this episode, our guest is David Wenger, a hydrogen and energy transition expert with over 20 years of experience. David shares his unique perspective as both a developer and customer of hydrogen and electric vehicles, offering insights into their real-world performance, infrastructure challenges, and future potential. He also discusses the evolving energy landscape, the role of hydrogen in heavy industries, and why battery-electric vehicles may be the more practical solution for personal transport. Please join to find more. Connect with Sohail Hasnie:
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E215: Future-Proofing Battery Technology with Cathode Innovation
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In this episode, our guest is Virginia Klausmeier, CEO and founder of Sylvatex, a company revolutionizing battery cathode materials production. Virginia shares insights into optimizing battery manufacturing, reducing costs, and creating scalable and energy-efficient cathode materials. She discusses the importance of supply chain innovation, sustainability in battery production, and how new processes can drive the future of energy storage and EV adoption. Connect with Sohail Hasnie:
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E214: Transforming Food with Climate Innovation
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In this episode, our guest is Chloë Payne, a climate-focused venture investor specializing in food, agriculture, and ocean technologies. Chloë shares insights into innovative solutions for climate adaptation and emissions reduction, the importance of resilient teams in early-stage ventures, and the challenges and opportunities in scaling sustainable technologies. She also discusses the evolving role of AI, venture capital, and strategic partnerships in driving impactful innovation across global markets. Connect with Sohail Hasnie:
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E213: Solar and Batteries for a Cleaner Future
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In this episode, our guest is Michael Taylor, a renewable energy expert and former leader at IRENA. Michael shares his insights into the global trends shaping the renewable energy landscape, including cost reductions in solar PV and battery storage, the role of innovation, and the challenges in scaling technologies like wind and hydropower. He also discusses the tripling goal for renewables, the evolving competitiveness of clean energy, and the critical steps needed to accelerate the energy transition globally. Connect with Sohail Hasnie:
info_outlineBridget noted some corrections:
- Australia's target is 82% renewable energy by 2030 rather than 2035!
- ACT reached 100% renewable energy by 2020 rather than 2017
- Rio Tinto signed a Australia's largest agreement to supply its smelting and refining operations in Gladstone from wind power (1.4GW Bungapan wind project by WindLab) not solar power.
- In Southeast Asia, solar power is between US3-6c/kWh and wind is around US6-9c/kWh (rather than stated 4-6c/kWh for solar and wind).