E299: Solar Growth, System Risk & Biodiversity
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In this episode, our guest is Karl Nolles, an energy economist and former system control operator with experience spanning academia, banking, and government. Karl shares lessons from early carbon markets, integrating solar and batteries into isolated grids, and the technical realities of synthetic inertia and system stability. We discuss policy intervention, regulatory risk, behind-the-meter optimisation, and the growing energy demands of AI and data centers. The conversation concludes with a deep dive into biodiversity credit markets and the land-use impacts of large-scale...
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E298: Energy Lab: Startups, Batteries and the Grid
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In this episode, our guest is Megan Fisher, CEO and Director of Energy Lab, a startup support organisation helping climate tech founders build and scale solutions for decarbonisation. Megan explains how Energy Lab backs entrepreneurs from idea stage to international growth through accelerator programs, mentors and investors, with examples ranging from grid software and virtual power plants to solar and storage innovations. She also reflects on mid-career founders, the importance of diversity—especially more women in climate tech—and why climate entrepreneurship can become a major economic...
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E297: EVs as Income-Generating Assets
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In this episode, our guest is Omar Riahi, an EV influencer, author, and customer experience lead at Percepta. Omar shares his personal journey from skeptic to passionate advocate, revealing how EVs are transforming not just transportation, but the entire energy landscape. We discuss the evolution of customer adoption, the economics of vehicle-to-grid systems, and the global momentum toward electric mobility. From charging myths to the rise of EVs in Asia and Europe, Omar brings frontline insight into how seamless customer experience is the key to mass adoption. This episode is a deep dive into...
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E296: The Free Electricity Era: Batteries, VPPs & the Future Grid
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In this episode, our guest is Bill Shevlin, CEO of Clearbook Energy Solutions and a returning voice to the show. Bill shares remarkable insights from the frontlines of the energy transition, highlighting how microgrids, battery manufacturing, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, and virtual power plants (VPPs) are redefining the way we generate, store, and distribute electricity. He reflects on Australia’s pioneering approach to free midday electricity, discusses the future role of AI in energy systems, and explores how electrification—combined with intelligent grid solutions—can...
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E295: Electrify Everything: My Takeaways from 2025
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This is an end-of-year monologue from me, Sohail Hasnie, your host at Energypreneurs. In this solo episode, I reflect on the most powerful trends, insights, and conversations from the past year. From the rooftop solar revolution and vehicle-to-grid breakthroughs to the electrification of mining, hydrogen's reality check, and AI’s growing impact—I cover it all. I also share why I believe the next big leap isn’t more invention, but smarter integration. It’s a personal wrap-up of 2025's clean energy journey and where we’re heading next. Connect with Sohail Hasnie:
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E294: Why Your Next Car Should Be Electric
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In this episode, Sohail Hasnie shares a powerful monologue unpacking why internal combustion engine vehicles are on the brink of obsolescence — and why electric vehicles (EVs) are the smarter choice today and into the future. Drawing comparisons to outdated technologies like film cameras and Blackberries, Sohail explores the economic, technological, and policy shifts that are transforming the transport and energy sectors. He discusses how falling battery costs, bidirectional charging, and rising fuel prices are making EVs cheaper to operate — and soon, cheaper to own. He also warns of the...
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E293: Mining, Mobility & Megawatts: SANY Group’s Bold Energy Play
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In this episode, our guest is Stanley Choi, a dynamic leader at SANY Group Australia, a global OEM driving electrification in heavy industry and infrastructure. Stanley shares insights into how SANY is delivering complete energy and transport solutions—from electric mining trucks to autonomous factories producing EVs in under 10 minutes. He discusses how SANY’s off-grid power systems are helping decarbonize mining operations in Australia and South Africa, leveraging in-house solar, battery, and wind technologies. Stanley also highlights the challenges and opportunities for commercial EV...
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E292: Coal to Control: Australia’s People-Led Energy Transition
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In this episode, our guest is Stephanie Bashir, Founder and CEO of Nexa Advisory. With over two decades of experience in Australia’s energy sector, Stephanie shares a compelling vision for a consumer-driven clean energy future. From rooftop solar and home batteries to commercial-scale renewables and regulatory reform, she unpacks the big shifts reshaping Australia's energy market. Stephanie discusses the phasing out of coal, barriers to transmission upgrades, the equity implications of fixed network charges, and how electric vehicles and household storage are redefining the role of...
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E291: Future of Free Electricity, Rooftop Solar and Batteries
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In this episode, our returning guest is Tim Buckley, Director of Climate Energy Finance, and a leading voice in Australia’s clean energy transition. Tim shares a passionate and data-driven overview of how rooftop solar, home batteries, and EVs are transforming Australia’s energy landscape. He discusses record-breaking renewable penetration, the game-changing impact of battery subsidies, and the economics of solar that now defy fossil-fuel logic. Tim also emphasizes energy equity—highlighting policies aimed at helping renters and low-income households access clean energy, including a...
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E290: Power, People, and Partnership: Responsible Development
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In this episode, our guest is Curtis S. Chin, former U.S. Ambassador to the Asian Development Bank and current Asia Fellow at the Milken Institute. With deep experience spanning diplomacy, finance, and sustainable development, Curtis shares insights on Asia’s energy future, the balance of access and innovation, and why responsible development must focus on “People, Planet, and Partnership.” He reflects on his days at the ADB, the need for localized energy solutions like micro-hydro and solar, and why maintenance—not just installation—is critical for long-term success. The...
info_outlineIn this episode, our guest is Megan Fisher, CEO and Director of Energy Lab, a startup support organisation helping climate tech founders build and scale solutions for decarbonisation. Megan explains how Energy Lab backs entrepreneurs from idea stage to international growth through accelerator programs, mentors and investors, with examples ranging from grid software and virtual power plants to solar and storage innovations. She also reflects on mid-career founders, the importance of diversity—especially more women in climate tech—and why climate entrepreneurship can become a major economic engine in the energy transition.
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