Energypreneurs

In this episode, Gautam Midha, Commercial Leader ASEAN at Signify, will take us on a captivating journey through the ever-evolving world of lighting technology. We discover the fascinating intersection of lighting and IoT, as light becomes an intelligent language that connects and conveys meaning, and explore how this redefines the impact of light on energy efficiency, sustainability, and our over...

Mitch Tan brings energy into every conversation, from electric vehicles to sustainability into hotel management. In this episode, Mitch Tan, representing the owner of a large tourist resort in Boracay, Philippines, explains the importance of sustainability in today's hospitality industry.  We understand her views on the intersection of technology and sustainability--the potential impact of AI on m...

Kyle Bolto, CEO of Ohmie Go, shares his vision of mobility as a service. We explore Kyle's version of the future, where big building dwellers can receive all the benefits of an electric vehicle without owning one. Kyle outlines their vision for a car ownership-free urban lifestyle and the potential integration of electric vehicles with the grid system. Explore how Ohmie Go's services may transform...

Ami Valdemoro, co-founder of Liter of Light, unfolds an inspiring tale of battling energy poverty using locally available, easily repairable materials. Launched in 2013, Liter of Light has empowered one million people a year across over 30 countries. Amid the 2020 lockdown, they initiated the Light It Forward Challenge, rallying thousands worldwide to craft Liter of Light's simple, hand-built sola...

Ingrid Michel, Assistant Director, Australian Energy Regulator, shares her past work exploring the environmental costs of energy production. Passionate about sustainability, Ingrid discusses her personal views on the changing energy landscape, emphasizing the potential for innovation, community engagement, and the future impact of autonomous vehicles.  For aspiring entrepreneurs, especially women,...

Mike Costello, Corporate Affairs Manager for Cox Automotive Australia and former automotive journalist, discusses the need for a balanced view on EV adoption and explains ways EV adoption can be expanded beyond the early adopters. We delve into topics like second-hand EVs, the impending rollout of more options and lower prices, wireless charging, battery sizes, and the future of EV technology. Emp...

Samia Tariq, an expert in project financing, shares her insights on the importance of scaling up investment in technology and discusses the role of blended finance and grant financing in supporting projects in areas such as Agri-tech, energy, environment, electric vehicles, and hydrogen. Samia emphasizes the financial viability of projects and highlights the need for a strong track record, ring-fe...

Jeslyn and Julia Jerota, represent a generation who will be managing the world's affairs in decades to come. In this episode, these two young sisters from the Philippines, with their combined age below 40, share their passions for making a difference in many aspects of sustainability.  We discuss the importance of individual responsibility and their experiences working with children, highlighting...

David Morgado, a Senior Energy Specialist at the Asian Development Bank, discusses clean energy initiatives across Asia and the Pacific. David highlights the drivers, challenges, and opportunities for investment in energy efficiency and clean energy solutions. He emphasizes the urgent need for regional collaboration and invites all listeners to participate in ADB's Asia Clean Energy Forum from Jun...

Melissa Benn, a climate finance specialist, discusses her role in helping climate tech companies secure funding. She highlights the importance of external reviewers, challenges in document limitations, and nuances in domestic versus international projects. Melissa also shares insights into her startup's business model, emphasizing the role of AI tools like OpenAI, perplexity.ai, and Zapier.  She e...

Johannes Paul Lehmann, a futurist who is literally driving innovation in automotive tech, shares his passion for the future of autonomous driving and urban mobility.    We explored a future with the global adoption of dedicated lanes for autonomous vehicles, induction charging for electric cars, and the rapid evolution of AI.    Johannes also shares insights from his work at Porshe Shanghai, his G...

Siri to Pi: AI is transforming our lives quicker than expected. In this episode, I "discuss" with Pi, the Inflection AI's language model. My "conversation" with Pi touches on a range of subjects.   We explored a thought experiment of "free" electricity; Pi was able to portray the potential effects on society, boosting electric vehicles, and transforming agriculture and transport, especially with d...

In this experimental episode, I recorded while driving a Tesla Model Y with its built-in microphone and camera.    I recorded this episode using its built-in Zoom application, reflected on how electric vehicles are taking over Australia, and shared insights from the last few 2023 episodes. I ponder why people still worry about the range of an electric vehicle, the recent price trajectory for solar...

Viktoria Locson knows the solar power scene in the Philippines and the region. Today, she explained the challenges of wind energy delivery. Drawing from her background as an electrical engineer, Victoria emphasises logistical hurdles, physical demands, and offshore complexities in wind projects.   She underscores the significance of a balanced lifestyle and encourages aspiring professionals to joi...

Meet Vaibhav Agarwal, the driving force behind Lifetime Renewable Energy.  He's here to bring insight to the rooftop solar business and the incredible opportunities it holds.  Also to unravel the story behind his groundbreaking City of Melbourne retrofit project, unveiling the challenges faced by towering structures in embracing solar solutions. An advocate for sustainability, Vaibhav passionately...

Ankit Patel, an innovator and entrepreneur, shares many of his innovative innovations today. He explains new thinking in carbon capture with rock weathering in existing Indian quarries. We discuss the potential impact, innovative approaches like burying fast-growing plants, and challenges in implementing renewables in the Pacific. Emphasizing simple designs and local involvement, we conclude with...

Dr. Sam Samdani, a Yale graduate and Senior Industry Knowledge Expert at McKinsey, discussed the profound influence of AI, especially chatbots, on personal growth.  We delved into how current AI technologies eliminate social and economic obstacles to knowledge access and the lasting societal shifts this may bring. We examined the possibility of obtaining multiple degrees without traditional colleg...

Nia Warouw and I explored the need to collaborate creatively for new solutions in today's dynamic world. We also look at how AI changes things and stress the need for careful control of this technology. The conversation wraps up by underlining the value of personal choices, the need to prevent discrimination, and the importance of ongoing learning in communities. Please join in to find more:  Conn...

Engage with Didar Islam, a renowned electrical engineer and entrepreneur, as he explores Bangladesh's solar power sector. Didar addresses the challenges of solar projects, including his vision for a 250 MW rooftop solar initiative, and highlights financial and market challenges. He outlines ambitious goals and delves into creative solutions such as battery-swappable electric three-wheelers. The co...

Nick Wright, Senior Vice President for Business Development at Sarawak Energy, explains Sarawak's energy vision and its recent projects aimed at exporting its vast hydropower in the region, including the proposed undersea interconnection project with Singapore.    We discuss the impact of climate change in Sarawak and the role that Sarawak's hydropower has played in decarbonising large industries....

Join us in this podcast episode, where energy expert Anthony Seipolt talks about big changes in the energy grid and how electric cars may shake things up even more. We dive into how people's energy use changes and the critical task of adding renewable energy sources. Anthony highlights electric cars as powerful energy storage tools and discusses rules, tech, and why keeping up with all these fast-...

Some say gas is the transition fuel; for some, it is another fossil fuel. In this episode, Jay Gordon explains the journey of an Australian state (Victoria) to shift its residential customers from gas to electric appliances. We explore the risks of stranded assets and the need for updated regulations. The conversation highlights the significance of consumer awareness, workforce transitions, and th...

In this conversation, Canadian entrepreneur Kitty Chachra delves into the role of AI in optimizing clean energy assets. She emphasizes the need for training in the evolving field, discusses her company's focus on streamlining renewable energy operations, and explores potential expansions into electric vehicles and drones. The conversation also touches on opportunities in the booming Asian markets,...

India has a sizeable Middle-class population, and it is growing. Shashi Vyas, cofounder of SNEV, discusses his plans to build electric vehicles for a niche market—the super-rich in India. He also explores the prospect of retrofitting conventional cars into electric vehicles, emphasising the use of Tesla Motors in these conversions. Shashi explains the alternative storage technologies to lithium ba...

Stephen Voller, the visionary Executive Chairman and Founder of Hydrogen Refinery delves into their ground-breaking waste-to-hydrogen technology, originating from the UK military. This adaptable process mitigates methane emissions, converting various wastes into hydrogen and customized fertilizers. Voller underscores the importance of hydrogen solutions being both green and cheaper, questioning th...