Energypreneurs

In today's episode, we meet Ping Mendoza, an entrepreneurs in renewable energy and grid infrastructure in the Philippines. Ping discusses the significant potential for solar power in the country, emphasising the need to scale up both rooftop and utility-scale solar projects. The conversation also covers the challenges of integrating solar into the national grid, energy efficiency's importance, and...

In this episode, our guest is John Poljak, an expert in energy economics, explains the critical role of numbers in understanding and driving the energy transition. John highlights the importance of simplifying complex data to make informed decisions, especially in the context of solar energy, electric vehicles, and hydrogen. We delve into how key numbers can help evaluate the efficiency and cost-e...

In this episode, we explore the energy transition with Jeff Forrest, a partner at L.E.K. Consulting, who co-leads their energy practice in Australia. The discussion delves into the critical role of batteries in supporting the decarbonisation of the electricity grid, the future of electric vehicles (EVs) as integral components, and the potential of community batteries to enhance local energy resili...

In this episode, my guest is Mark Lister, a champion of energy efficiency with a rich history in sustainability and energy policy. Mark shares insights from his extensive experience in government and the private sector, highlighting the critical role of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) in promoting energy efficiency. We explore the performance-based contracting, risk-sharing models, and the signif...

In this episode, our guest is Shafiqul Alam, Lead Energy Analyst for Bangladesh at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). Shafiqul shares insights into Bangladesh's renewable energy landscape, discussing the country's installed capacity, the challenges and opportunities in the solar sector, and the government's increasing interest in renewable energy. The conversation h...

Climate change and our food choices are closely linked. In this episode, my guest, Zabin Mehmood, a seasoned health food entrepreneur from Sydney, shares her journey in the health food ecosystem for over 22 years, emphasising the importance of sustainable, ethical, and environmentally friendly products. She explains the evolution in the health food industry with the rising consumer awareness of su...

In this episode, we talk with Bagus Mudiantoro, an energy and climate change specialist from Indonesia. Bagus shares insights into Indonesia's transition to renewable energy, focusing on the innovative projects by PLN, the state-owned utility. We explore PLN's ambition to shift from coal to solar, the integration of battery storage, and the country's efforts to reduce fossil fuel consumption. The...

In this conversation, Nidhi Gupta, an expert in energy efficiency and sustainable urbanization, shares her insights on developing efficient cooling solutions in rapidly urbanizing regions. Nidhi, with a background in environmental design, advocates for a holistic approach to energy efficiency, emphasizing the need for policies that phase out inefficient appliances. She discussed the option of dema...

In this episode, we talk with Ndia Magadagela, CEO and co-founder of Everlectric in South Africa. Ndia shares Everlectric's innovative approach to providing electric vehicles as a service, focusing on fleet managers in the logistics industry. She discusses the challenges and opportunities in transitioning to electric vehicles, the impact of South Africa's power crisis on EV adoption, and the compa...

In this podcast, Mathieu Geze, Director for Asia Pacific at HDF Energy, shares his insights on deploying hydrogen technologies in Southeast Asia. With extensive experience in the industry, Geze provides an in-depth understanding of the region's challenges and opportunities, highlighting HDF Energy's approach to integrating hydrogen into local energy grids. We discuss one specific project with deta...

In this episode, Uzbek entrepreneur Ilkhom Sadikov shares his experiences in promoting solar energy, highlighting challenges in investment due to low auction prices, potential for energy storage, agrivoltaics, and electric vehicles. He showcases his innovative solutions, including solar thermal solutions for agriculture, connecting LED street lights to solar power, and invites listeners to contact...

Kerbo Charge is revolutionizing EV charging for homes without private garages. In this episode, co-founder Michael Goulden discusses the innovative cable gully system that extends from the house, through the pavement, to the roadside. Michael delves into Kerbo Charge's success in the UK, future expansion plans, the potential for V2H and V2G technology, and the challenges faced in gaining council a...

In this episode, our guest is Penny Estrada, Chief Commercial Officer, Catalyst Logistics (an ICTSI company). Our conversation touches upon the evolving logistics industry, focusing on sustainability and the integration of green practices. Penny highlights the increasing importance of carbon footprint considerations, driven by European regulations, and shares insights on managing logistics for lar...

In this podcast episode, Robin Hughes, an entrepreneur dedicated to introducing electric tricycles (e-trikes) in the Philippines, shares his experiences and insights. Robin, a business veteran with expertise in clean energy technology, has a vision to revolutionize the transport sector in the Philippines through innovation and rethinking the status quo. He is developing business models for his pin...

Today, we hear from Hugh Gleeson, the former CEO of United Energy, a Director of several utilities since then, and senior leader in Australia's power sector, about how cheap renewable energy has transformed the energy future from the grasp of coal in Victoria and Australia. Hugh shares his insights on the decade ahead and why our energy grid will need to mimic the internet and the telecommunicatio...

Battery based energy storage is changing the energy sector. Today, Christopher Baker-Brian, Co-founder and CTO of BBOXX, tells us their success story in changing lives in Africa with their innovation involving batteries. He brings a unique perspective on connecting those to modern from of energy using cheap solar power. Please join in to find more.   Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhas...

In this podcast episode, David Hurlbut, a retired Senior Analyst and Economist at the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory, discusses his various roles at the lab and previously at the Texas Public Utilities Commission as an ERCOT market monitor. The ERCOT, or the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, operates Texas's electrical grid, the Texas Interconnection, which supplies power to more tha...

In this podcast episode, Mona Katigbak, General Counsel at GE Renewable Energy's Hydro and Hybrids division, shares her insights on the renewable energy landscape. She discusses hydropower's evolving role, investment challenges, and the importance of community engagement. The conversation also delves into electric vehicle technology, its impact on the energy sector, and the global shift towards su...

Anouj Mehta, the Country Director of Thailand for ADB and the Head of the $2 billion Green Finance for ASEAN shared his passion for green finance and bonds. Today's conversation focuses on the principles of Green finance in the ASEAN and how it is helping scale up large investments in the ASEA and India. He explained with passion how green finance, packaged with targeted concessional components ca...

In this podcast episode, Australian energy transition specialist Bridget McIntosh discusses the complexities of a cleaner energy future in Southeast Asia, a region she has dedicated 20 years of her career to support.  With a background in driving change, she highlights ASEAN challenges arising from market dynamics, state utility monopolies and the role of governments in a region heavily reliant on...

Rajeev Mahajan, Manager (Head) - Climate Resilient Infrastructure, Green Climate Fund, shares his journey from electrical engineering to utility reform to financing small infrastructure projects to multi-billion transactions. We discuss the need for financiers to understand the economic cycle and blended finance's critical role in scaling infrastructure projects.  Rajeev also shares his passion fo...

In today's episode, Aden Barker, Director of Network Regulation and Customer Participation at Energy Policy Western Australia (WA), shares valuable insights into the regulation of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) in his state. Discover how WA's vast landmass influences its energy landscape and the unique approach to micro-grids as a sustainable solution. Uncover the importance of electric vehicl...

Bangladesh's garment industry employs more than 4 million people and is a 40+ billion dollar industry. Today, Mohammad Abdul Qaium, an industry veteran, discusses the challenges and opportunities for sustainability in his sector. Qaium emphasizes the need for collective action and policy initiatives to address greenhouse gas emissions, particularly focusing on tier-two facilities responsible for p...

Henry Cornwell is a lawyer with the Asian Development Bank and a passionate environmentalist who explores the role of the rule of law in preserving natural capital for the next generation. We touch upon the evolution of today's car from the early invention of the bicycle and its impact on society. Henry literally "talks the talk" and runs to his work at least three days a week and avoids all forms...

Daniel Bleakley has written extensively on the EV industry with The Driven and he is famous for his EV advocacy YouTube series "Coal Miners Driving Teslas". In this high-energy episode, we cover all aspects of the EV industry and how it is impacting the Australian landscape. He highlighted the importance of communication in promoting electric vehicles, and the financial motivation for the fossil f...