Still To Be Determined

https://youtu.be/wta-U5kE6IU Matt and Sean talk about the longevity of energy storage and the feedback on CATL’s latest announcement around their energy storage system. It’s not a forever battery, but do you think it is moving things forward? For 20% off Everything Electric Canada tickets use the code: EEMATT20 https://undecided.link/everythingelectric Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode...

https://youtu.be/RZmLzqkVLD0 Matt and Sean talk about weird solar panel technology … algae. It’s a topic that can really GROW on you. Yeah, I said it. Does this weird type of weird science interest you? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, The Weird Science Behind Living Solar Panels https://youtu.be/v8jsWkU6HdI?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi66M5ZJIZziqyRVVGmISv8Z YouTube version of the podcast: http...

https://youtu.be/2FqmtznDCd8 Matt spoke to Nicolas Orellana, Founder / CEO of O-Innovations, about their O-Wind Turbine. The turbine Nicolas designed can accept wind from any direction, horizontal or vertical, and is meant for chaotic wind in places like urban environments (think tops and sides of buildings!). Do you think this kind of innovation is worth exploring? YouTube version of the podcast:...

https://youtu.be/TI0rE6zZvpM Matt and Sean talk about the new models of batteries that might solve our growing storage issues … and what’s taking so long. What batteries would you add to the list? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Incredible Battery Breakthroughs to Watch https://youtu.be/EbFRp7K1z2o?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi6ObB8Ao0IpRhOgYO27wbSd YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.y...

https://youtu.be/SYFLHrnvtaQ Matt and Sean talk about whether we have enough room for solar panels to power the world, and alternatives to plastics like mushrooms. It’s a double duty episode that will really grow on you. Sorry … couldn’t resist. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episodes; -5 BEST Alternatives to Finally Replace Plastic https://youtu.be/E-cnoSAaUa8?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi6ObB8Ao0IpRh...

https://youtu.be/aciA1dKz5iE On today’s episode of Still To Be Determined we’re talking about the Yoshino “Solid State” battery and some of the controversy around it. There’s a lot to talk about … and definitely more to come on this topic. Corrections: 24:15 - The name of the company is TechInsights, not Tech Ingredients. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Solid State Batteries Are REA...

https://youtu.be/dEKWmL18480 Matt interviews Dr. Sebastian Pohlmann from Up Catalyst about their work with carbon capture to produce products like graphite for batteries in a carbon neutral way. Carbon Capture is a divisive topic, but this approach might change your opinion. Could this be a good path forward? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: htt...

https://youtu.be/9BonCkAmX6s Matt and Sean talk about Matt’s new home battery, and viewers share their experiences. Why would you want one? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, My New Net Zero Home Battery Surprised Me https://youtu.be/Q7piAXkqvOM?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7FwYRnWkpCSkAeFOzrgh5h YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecide...

https://youtu.be/xkp7BELd5JQ Matt and Sean respond to your Ask Me Anything questions. There’s a wide array of topics in this one including, “why did the chicken cross the road?” Why indeed. YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determined Follow us on X: @stilltbdf...

https://youtu.be/1TOc6-IfJ7Y Matt and Sean talk about quantum dots, what they’re good for, and the future of solar panel technology. Are quantum dots really the best option? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode How Quantum Dots Solar Panels Could Change Everything https://youtu.be/81JgczyzXy8?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK77atWtQVv7 YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/s...

https://youtu.be/X6p700sZgrg Matt and Sean talk about new transforming window-based heat pumps, the costs, and the hopes it has for the future of electrification. It’s a clever idea, but is it worth the cost? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why This Window Heat Pump Is Genius https://youtu.be/KNlDu_ZHIo8?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ YouTube version of the podcast: https:/...

https://youtu.be/CKApQFyMZ34 On today’s episode we’re talking about our national nightmare: robots rising up to kill their masters and letting the yards get totally gnarly. This has everything from AI to robotics to “are lawns even necessary?” Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, This Tech FINALLY Makes Robot Lawn Mowers Worth it https://youtu.be/e3F6L-AQOSo?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7HT9O73K9oYU...

https://youtu.be/h4BKiYFZjQY On today’s episode of Still To Be Determined we’re talking about Generative AI. It’s a little known topic, so maybe we’re the first place you’re hearing about it. Kidding aside … should we be freaking out about OpenAI? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, AI Just Changed Everything … Again https://youtu.be/q9_BY2QsK1Y?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4At-R_1s6-_50PCbYsoEcj Y...

https://youtu.be/qXl0kYiCuO0 Matt and Sean talk about solid state batteries crawling into our lives and whether or not they’re actually here. Are they? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Solid State Batteries are Closer Than You Think https://youtu.be/gG2_5GMWf1E?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch...

https://youtu.be/JPGMBbBt9s8 Matt and Sean talk about old designs, new designs, and the coincidences linking them. Wind turbine design goes back centuries, but are they actually linked to newer designs? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Are Shrouded Rooftop Wind Turbines the Future of Energy? https://youtu.be/SGQTwcq0UIY?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK77atWtQVv7 YouTube version of the p...

https://youtu.be/OP5ME-rLN5Y Matt talks to Fanni Melles about her PhD research into the future of smarter cities.  Her research focused on Melbourne-based city designing professionals and how they’re applying smart city concepts, but this can apply to any city around the world. What is a smart city? Well, not what you might think. Fanni is also the host of the great podcast What is the Future for...

https://youtu.be/ie48sOqBfJI Matt and Sean talk about whether or not networked, cascading heat pumps are viable for home use. Are they worth it? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How This New Heat Pump is Genius https://youtu.be/wSgv5NwtByk?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf....

https://youtu.be/m0GfWX5sT4o Matt and Sean talk about whether or not the distrust in sustainable tech, like home solar panels, is based on fact or fiction. Sean’s D&D Kickstarter: https://link.undecidedmf.com/dnd-kickstarter Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Are We Getting Scammed with Solar? https://youtu.be/BD7aCkLwR7U?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi6ObB8Ao0IpRhOgYO27wbSd YouTube version of t...

https://youtu.be/uiFa3ThFvlw Matt and Sean talk about perovskite breakthroughs and changes in solar energy production. Is it really the future of solar technology?  Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, 2024 Perovskite Breakthroughs are the Future of Solar https://youtu.be/FOBY6t1xnMI?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK77atWtQVv7 YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdp...

https://youtu.be/n37PpuaADEY Matt and Sean talk about analog computing, but these aren’t your grandparents’ analog computers. Why is old new again? And where will we see these in our daily lives? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why the Future of AI & Computers Will Be Analog https://youtu.be/6Y6FJVqzivc?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK77atWtQVv7 YouTube version of the podcast: http...

https://youtu.be/dd_qcqlWUZ0 Matt interviewed Bates Marshall, Co-Founder and CEO of Ambient Photonics, which manufactures a cutting edge high power, low light solar cell for use in things like mice, keyboards, remotes, etc.  So how charged up should you be over this piece of solar tech? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/po...

https://youtu.be/fcyyrM3_Aks Matt and Sean talk about using sand to cut down on energy storage costs.  Thermal energy storage is getting really hot now, but will it work for homes as well? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How a Sand Battery Could Revolutionize Home Energy Storage https://youtu.be/KVqHYNE2QwE?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK77atWtQVv7 YouTube version of the podcast: http...

https://youtu.be/rfYpCM_GAu8 Matt and Sean are joined by Paul Braren, from TinkerTry.com, to talk about Tesla Solar Roof vs. regular solar panels. Why go with one over the other and is it even worth it? Special thanks to Paul Braren for joining us. And be sure to check out his article about our Tesla Solar Roof vs. Solar Panels collaboration: https://tinkertry.com/tesla-solar-roof-compared-with-so...

https://youtu.be/xdUohMUCd7U Matt and Sean talk about small hydro turbines and where they might make the most sense. Should we give a dam? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, The Genius of Small Hydro Turbines https://youtu.be/KEsrAmM07fs?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK77atWtQVv7 YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/...

https://youtu.be/d-RIOlkhLoE Matt and Sean talk about heat pumps and the when, why and how of them for heating water. Hot water heat pumps are gaining in popularity, but are they a good idea? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, The Genius Of Hot Water Heat Pumps https://youtu.be/abGiNL9IT54?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7HT9O73K9oYUe19eS-wjxX YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/s...