Beste Green Energy podcasts (2024)

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Why George Hershman of SOLV Energy Is Bullish on Solar: The Economics Driving Growth 46:30

2d ago46:30

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In this episode of the Green Giants Podcast, host Wes Ashworth welcomes George Hershman, CEO of SOLV Energy, to discuss the economic forces driving the solar industry’s explosive growth. This conversation reveals why solar energy is thriving, regardless of political shifts. SOLV Energy has built over 15 gigawatts of solar projects, making it the to…

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391. FULL INTERVIEW with Trucked UP EVs YouTuber Simon Lindley 39:34

10d ago39:34

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Get totally TRUCKED UP!Simon Lindley, fed up with the FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) surrounding electric vehicle (EV) trucks, decided to take matters into his own hands. He launched the Trucked Up EVs YouTube channel, where he’s on a mission to test the limits of these electric beasts, evaluate the charging infrastructure across Canada, and de…

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Weltklimagipfel: Welche Folgen hat die Wahl von Donald Trump für den Klimaschutz? 40:40

13d ago40:40

40:40

Der diesjährige Weltklimagipfel dürfte der letzte sein, an dem die USA vorerst als Unterzeichner des Pariser Klimaabkommens teilnehmen dürften. Denn die Ankündigungen des künftigen US-Präsidenten Donald Trump machen deutlich, wohin sich die größte Volkswirtschaft der Welt während seiner Amtszeit entwickeln wird. Doch bedeutet das auch, dass sich di…

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Secrets Behind Georgia's Renewable Energy Success – A Talk with Commissioner Tim Echols 45:26

9d ago45:26

45:26

In this engaging episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Commissioner Tim Echols, Vice Chair of the Georgia Public Service Commission. Known for his pivotal role in Georgia's energy landscape, Tim shares the strategic moves that have turned the state into a renewable energy powerhouse. From pioneering s…

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391. Trucked Up EVs - An interview with YouTuber Simon Lindley 4:01

12d ago4:01

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I met Simon Lindley at Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. His passion for EV trucks inspired him to create a YouTube Channel called Trucked Up EVs to look into the good, the bad and the ugly of EV Trucks. He has a passion for busting myths and had just wrapped up a cross Canada tour on which he tested the limits of his …

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The Road to Renewables: Doug Smith on Hampton Roads’ Clean Energy Journey 43:30

16d ago43:30

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Green Giants, host Wes Ashworth talks with Doug Smith, President and CEO of the Hampton Roads Alliance, about how Hampton Roads, Virginia, is emerging as a renewable energy hub. Doug shares pivotal moments in the region’s shift from traditional energy to offshore wind and other renewable sectors, reshaping Hampto…

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390. Electric School Bus Virtual Power Plants - It's happening 4:00

20d ago4:00

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In a recent episode we talked to Jeremy Kureluk of Rental Bus Lines about how much they like their electric buses and how they hoped one day to connect them to a virtual power plant to feed electricity to the grid. Turns out this is already happening in Canada. Rob Safrata owns a tour bus company and he too wants to go electric. So he started FUSE …

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EDF Renewables’ Tristan Grimbert on Solving Clean Energy’s Biggest Challenges 44:31

23d ago44:31

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In this episode of Green Giants, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Tristan Grimbert, President and CEO of EDF Renewables North America, a leader in the renewable energy space for nearly two decades. Since joining EDF in 2004, Grimbert has driven the company’s remarkable 14-fold growth, overseeing a diverse portfolio of 18 GW of clean energy projects…

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1,5-Grad-Ziel gerissen – Wie wirkt sich eine heißere Welt auf Deutschlands Unternehmen aus? 31:29

27d ago31:29

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Klimaexperten sagen: Das 1,5-Grad-Ziel ist nicht mehr einzuhalten. Für Unternehmen, die frühzeitig weitreichende Investitionen beschließen müssen, heißt das: Sie brauchen Strategien, um mit einer heißeren Welt umzugehen. In dieser Folge sprechen wir mit dem Unternehmensberater Jens Burchardt von der Boston Consulting Group darüber, welche Branchen …

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389. Electric School Bus in the Cold Canadian North 4:00

27d ago4:00

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The wheels on this electric bus have been going around and around since 2017. We talk to Jeremy Kureluk of Rental Bus Lines based in Stony Plain, Alberta about owning and operating an electric school bus in the cold Canadian north.Turns out they love their electric buses and want more. We dive into all the questions you might have including range, …

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The Future is Bright: Bruce Stewart on Expanding Solar Access Through Perch Energy 45:38

1M ago45:38

45:38

In this episode of Green Giants, Bruce Stewart, CEO of Perch Energy, dives into how community solar is transforming the way we access and benefit from clean energy. With over two decades of leadership experience across telecom, technology, and energy, Bruce shares how his career evolution has prepared him to scale renewable solutions and make solar…

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Powering the Future: How to Unlock the Grid for Clean Energy Growth with Rob Gramlich 41:40

1M ago41:40

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In this episode of Green Giants, host Wes Ashworth welcomes Rob Gramlich, founder and president of Grid Strategies LLC. With decades of experience in renewable energy and grid policy, Rob dives deep into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the U.S. power grid. Key Discussion Points: The Grid’s Role in Renewable Energy Expansion: …

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388. Energy Innovation Challenge winners to integrate solar, wind, EVs & batteries into Medicine Hat 4:00

1M ago4:00

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The ballots have been counted and the winners have been announced of the Energy Innovation Challenge hosted by Decentralised Energy Canada and the City of Medicine Hat. The winners were announced at the Decentralised Energy Canada Forum in Whistlers, British Columbia. (https://www.deforum.ca/)The winners solutions will be piloted on the Medicine Ha…

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387. Integrating millions of EVs, solar and wind farms and batteries into our outdated grid 4:00

1M ago4:00

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It's a ticking time bomb - how do we integrate millions of solar, wind and battery projects along with 250 million EVs by 2030 into our outdated 20th Century Grid? Old school utilities often think of building more power plants, distribution, and transmission, but that would cost too much and could never happen fast enough.At least part of the answe…

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Immer mehr Länder in Afrika setzen auf Atomkraft – aber warum eigentlich? 30:18

1M ago30:18

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Weltweit wird mittlerweile mehr Atomkraft vom Netz genommen als neu dazu gebaut. Trotzdem kündigen immer mehr afrikanische Staaten neuerdings den Einstieg in die nukleare Energieerzeugung an. Bislang steht das einzige Atomkraftwerk auf dem Kontinent in Südafrika. Insgesamt zehn Länder haben konkrete Pläne für den Bau neuer Atomkraftwerke. Während G…

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Unlocking the Future of Clean Energy: Lisa Jacobson, President of BCSE, on Renewable Trends, Policy Breakthroughs, and Industry Collaboration 40:21

1M ago40:21

40:21

In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Lisa Jacobson, President of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), to explore the dynamic landscape of sustainable energy in America. With over 20 years of experience shaping energy and climate policy, Lisa provides expert insights into the la…

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385B. Medicine Hat's Energy Transition Journey & The Energy Innovation Challenge 4:00

2M ago4:00

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The City of Medicine Hat has partnered with Decentralised Energy Canada to host the Energy Innovation Challenge, a tool they are using to navigate energy transition and transform new energy resources such as solar, EVs, batteries and managed loads into assets instead of liabilities.GreenEnergyFutures.ca CKUA.com PodcastMedicine Hat & The Energy Inn…

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Tackling the Last Mile of Decarbonization: Ana Quelhas on Hydrogen’s Role at EDP Renewables 41:09

2M ago41:09

41:09

In this insightful episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Ana Quelhas, Managing Director for Hydrogen at EDP Renewables. Ana dives into the critical role of hydrogen in the global push for decarbonization, focusing on renewable hydrogen’s potential to transform the energy landscape. Ana shares how EDP …

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384. Geothermal Rising Deep Dive Podcast 18:04

2M ago18:04

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The long-held dream of using geothermal energy to satisfy our needs and save the earth is ready for a big breakthrough.Today we take a deep dive into Green Energy Futures complete guide to geothermal with hosts Sarah and Michael, our AI hosts from Notebook LM.Geothermal and its cousin Air Source Heat Pumps are ready to provide heat and power to our…

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Feste Plastikdeckel, Papiertüten, Mehrwegflaschen – Was bringt das der Umwelt wirklich? 42:50

2M ago42:50

42:50

Dass Klimaschutz ein Aufreger-Thema ist, merkt man schon beim Trinken. Seit diesem Sommer müssen Getränkeflaschen aus Plastik fest verbundene Deckel haben. Viele Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher stört der neue Deckel, weil er das Trinken komplizierter macht. Die EU will damit verhindern, dass noch mehr schädlicher Kunststoffmüll in die Umwelt gelan…

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386. Energy Innovation Fair - Red Deer 4:00

2M ago4:00

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The Energy Innovation Fair is back again this year on Oct. 18-19th. We talk to organizer Rene Michalak of ReThink Red Deer about the speakers, panels, displays and demos that will be featured this year. The theme is economic diversification in Central Alberta and there are speakers on geothermal, solar, carbon storage, agrivoltaics and much more.Gr…

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The Catalyst for Change: Gabe Phillips on Transforming Commercial Energy with Catalyst Power 42:22

2M ago42:22

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Gabe Phillips, Founder and CEO of Catalyst Power, to explore the innovative solutions transforming how commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses access renewable energy. Gabe shares his extensive experience, from trading power at Sempra Energy to founding…

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385. The Energy Innovation Challenge searching for solutions to integrate solar, wind, and EVs 5:42

2M ago5:42

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Our electricity grids were designed to accommodate a few giant power plants. But what happens when millions of solar, wind, EVs, heat pumps and other Decentralized Energy Solutions come online? The Energy Innovation Challenge was created to find new and creative solutions to not only integrate these new energy resources but to turn them into assets…

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Bridging Divides: Julia McPherson of EDPR on Transforming Community Relations in Renewable Energy 42:23

2M ago42:23

42:23

In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth interviews Julia McPherson, Community Relations Manager at EDP Renewables, to explore the vital role community relations play in the success of renewable energy projects. With over five years at EDPR North America, Julia has been at the forefront of bridging the rural-ur…

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Nur dann produzieren, wenn die Sonne scheint: Kann die Industrie das? 36:40

2M ago36:40

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Es ist bislang nur ein Eckpunkte-Papier der Bundesnetzagentur, aber das allein reicht schon aus, um Empörung auszulösen: Es geht um eine Änderung der Stromnetzentgelte, die maßgeblich bestimmen, wie günstig oder teuer Strom in Deutschland künftig für die Industrie sein wird. Sie sind eine Art Gebühr, die Stromverbraucher an die Stromnetzbetreiber b…

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The Community Solar Revolution: Aviv Shalgi on Transforming the Industry for Developers & Consumers 50:02

2M ago50:02

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth speaks with Aviv Shalgi, CEO and Cofounder of Solar Simplified, about his journey from tech entrepreneur to renewable energy innovator. With a focus on simplifying the complex world of community solar, Aviv explains how his company is making solar energy more accessible …

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Revolutionizing Solar Roofing: Dr. Gabriela Bunea on Building the World’s First Nailable Solar Shingle 43:58

3M ago43:58

43:58

In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Dr. Gabriela Bunea, the Chief Solar Innovation Officer at GAF Energy, to explore her groundbreaking work on the world’s first nailable solar shingle. With over 20 years of experience in solar and microelectronics, Dr. Bunea shares the journey behind develo…

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Wie gesund und nachhaltig ist Veggie-Fleisch wirklich? 36:10

3M ago36:10

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Ob pflanzliche Alternativen zu Gehacktem, Schnitzel oder Würstchen: Das Angebot an Veggie-Fleisch im Supermarkt wird immer größer. Fast 122.000 Tonnen Fleischersatzprodukte wurden laut Statistischem Bundesamt 2023 in Deutschland produziert – doppelt so viele wie 2019. Von der steigenden Nachfrage profitiert auch die Marke Billie Green, von der es m…

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Empowering Energy Independence: John Berger on Sunnova’s Vision for the Future 41:19

3M ago41:19

41:19

In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with John Berger, Chairman, President, and CEO of Sunnova Energy, to explore how Sunnova is revolutionizing the power industry with its visionary approach to energy independence. With over two decades of experience, John shares his insights on the future of ren…

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Thin-Film Solar in Space: Inside Ascent Solar’s Revolutionary Tech 35:14

3M ago35:14

35:14

In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with Paul Warley, CEO of Ascent Solar Technologies, to explore the cutting-edge innovations reshaping the solar industry. Ascent Solar is pioneering the future of thin-film solar technology, which offers groundbreaking advantages in weight, efficiency, and versatili…

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Stau an der Ladesäule – Wie komme ich am schnellsten mit dem E-Auto in den Urlaub? 31:26

3M ago31:26

31:26

Je mehr Menschen mit einem E-Auto in den Urlaub fahren, desto mehr machen eine frustrierende Erfahrung: Sie rollen mit ihrem fast leeren Akku zu den Ladesäulen am Autobahnparkplatz – und alle Säulen sind belegt. Dann beginnt das Warten, bis man an der Reihe ist – um danach noch einmal zu warten, bis der Akku wieder voll wird. Ist diese Situation ei…

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Building a Legacy: How Heliene is Leading Solar Innovation with Martin Pochtaruk 45:14

3M ago45:14

45:14

In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth interviews Martin Pochtaruk, President and Founder of Heliene, a leading North American solar module manufacturer. With over 35 years of experience managing manufacturing and innovation businesses across Europe and the Americas, Martin shares his journey from the steel i…

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Recycling Solar Panels: The Next Big Thing in Renewable Energy with Connor Hogan 47:38

4M ago47:38

47:38

In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Connor Hogan, Co-Founder of OnePlanet Solar Recycling, to explore the groundbreaking work being done in solar panel recycling. As the solar industry rapidly grows, so does the pressing need to manage end-of-life solar panels. Connor shares his journey from…

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Die 1,5-Grad-Illusion: Haben wir das globale Klimaziel nicht längst verfehlt? 46:39

4M ago46:39

46:39

Egal ob Staaten, Kommunen oder Unternehmen: Zahlreiche Organisationen und Institutionen orientieren sich bei ihren Klimazielen am Pariser Klimaabkommen, demzufolge die globale Erwärmung auf maximal 1,5 Grad im Vergleich zum vorindustriellen Zeitalter begrenzt werden soll. Inzwischen häufen sich aber die Monate, in denen dieser Wert überschritten wi…

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Navigating Legal Hurdles in Renewable Energy: Insights from Matthew Karmel 44:52

4M ago44:52

44:52

In this enlightening episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth delves into the world of renewable energy law with the esteemed Matthew Karmel. As Principal and Practice Group Leader of Environmental and Sustainability Law at Offit Kurman, Matt brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, making this episode a must-liste…

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383. Virtual Power Plants - Make money, save the grid 4:00

4M ago4:00

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Virtual power plants are simply networks of small energy producers (solar, wind, backup generators etc.) and energy storage devices that can provide power to the grid when needed.It's the digitization of the grid. It's very efficient, costing 40% less than speaker power plants and it's absolutely essential to start managing the millions of distribu…

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Earth Overshoot Day – Wie lebt man sparsamer? 34:20

4M ago34:20

34:20

Am 1. August ist Erdüberlastungstag, der sogenannte Earth Overshoot Day. An diesem Tag sind weltweit alle nachhaltigen Ressourcen aufgebraucht, die das Ökosystem unserer Erde innerhalb von einem Jahr herstellen kann. Jedes Jahr erreichen wir dieses Datum etwas früher. Doch geschockt ist davon kaum jemand: Der Earth Overshoot Day kommt und geht von …

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382B. Agrivoltaics - Saving the family farm by integrating solar and farming 4:00

4M ago4:00

4:00

Farmer Shawn Morton just said "no" the first time he was approached by solar developers. But Morton found an ally in Claude Mindorff a farmer who was working for the solar company. So he cut a deal to lease 300 acres to a solar project and to keep grazing and farming that land in the lease. It's called Agrivoltaics, or the integration of solar with…

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382A. Agrivoltaics, Keeping the farm in the solar farm 4:00

5M ago4:00

4:00

Solar plus farming, called Agrivoltaics is helping farmers generate new sources of income, keep the family farm viable and keep farming in the solar farm. We meet up with farmer, former oil and gas guy and current renewable energy developer Claude Mindorf at the Joffre Solar Farm in Alberta to talk about agrivoltaics. It turns out Canada could prod…

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Streitgespräch: Muss das Verbrenner-Aus wieder gekippt werden? 38:39

5M ago38:39

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Für Ursula von der Leyen war das Verbrenner-Verbot eines ihrer wichtigsten Vorhaben. In ihrer vergangenen Legislaturperiode brachte die EU-Kommissionspräsidentin zahlreiche Gesetze für ein klimafreundlicheres Europa voran. Das sogenannte Verbrenner-Verbot war das meistdiskutierte. Das Gesetz sieht vor, dass ab 2035 alle neu zugelassenen Fahrzeuge i…

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381B. The End of Coal-fired Generation in Alberta - Now What? 4:00

5M ago4:00

4:00

Alberta phased out its coal-fired electricity in record time representing the largest single action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Canada. The trouble is a lot of the coal was replaced by natural gas which produces 60% of the emissions of coal. Can the fossil fuel-infatuated province also capitalize on its amazing renewable energy resources …

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CO2-Kompensation: Klimaschutz oder Greenwashing? 39:12

5M ago39:12

39:12

Ob Autos, Gummibärchen oder Shampoo: Das Label „klimaneutral“ liest sich aktuell auf vielen Produkten. Dahinter stecken immer CO2-Zertifikate, die Unternehmen freiwillig kaufen, um ihre Emissionen zu mindern. Das ist oft einfacher, als die Emissionen in der eigenen Produktion im gleichen Maße zu senken. Der freiwillige Markt für CO2-Kompensation wä…

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How to Revolutionize Solar Energy: Insights from Kai Stephan, CEO of Pegasus Solar 42:59

5M ago42:59

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Discover how Kai Stephan, CEO of Pegasus Solar, is revolutionizing the solar industry with innovative solutions for rooftop installations. Learn about his journey, groundbreaking products, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in renewable energy. Show Notes 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - Kai's Background Kai shares his early interest in clean energy, …

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381A. King Coal is Dead - Alberta's last coal-fired power plant 4:00

5M ago4:00

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Alberta's last coal-fired power plant stopped burning coal on June 16, 2024 at 10:57 pm. The coal phase-out was originally proposed for 2061, but in 2015 a new target was set for 2030. On June 16 the last lump of coal was burned to produce electricity six years ahead of schedule. The phase-out represents the largest reduction in greenhouse gas emis…

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380B. Cracking the Geothermal Nut -EAVOR building in Germany 4:00

5M ago4:00

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This is huge! EAVOR believes they've cracked the geothermal nut. Using closed-loop technology they have pioneered a new kind of Geothermal that can be built almost anywhere without uncertainty. We look at EAVOR's pilot project in Alberta and their full-scale geothermal plant in Germany that will provide electricity for 8,000 homes and district heat…

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Harnessing Innovation: Adam Knudsen of Dynapower on the Future of Clean Energy 38:57

5M ago38:57

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Guest: Adam Knudsen, CEO of Dynapower Host: Wes Ashworth In this enlightening episode, Wes Ashworth interviews Adam Knudsen, CEO of Dynapower. Adam discusses his extensive career at Dynapower, emphasizing the company's mission to solve the world's most challenging power and energy problems. He shares insights into Dynapower's strategic expansion in…

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Speed-Dating mit Klima-Start-ups: Was bringen Greentech-Innovationen? 38:08

6M ago38:08

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US-Tech-Mogul und Philanthrop Bill Gates glaubt, dass Innovationen das Schlüsselinstrument im Kampf gegen den Klimawandel sind. Doch zahlreiche vielversprechende Ideen stehen noch ganz am Anfang. Manche davon haben das Potenzial, zu einer sogenannten „Breakthrough“-Technologie zu werden. So werden jene Innovationen bezeichnet, die bei einem Durchbr…

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380A. Geothermal breakthrough - heat and power anywhere 4:00

6M ago4:00

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EAVOR has pioneered a new kind of geothermal that can provide heat and power almost anywhere on the planet. This could be the missing link in the energy revolution that could not only help electricity get to net-zero. It also helps solve the even bigger challenge of how to heat buildings with zero emissions.We talk to Jeanine Vany of EAVOR, a compa…

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Community Solar 101: Unlocking Renewable Energy for Everyone with Jason Kaplan of PowerMarket 37:38

6M ago37:38

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth welcomes Jason Kaplan, the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at PowerMarket. Jason shares his incredible journey from studying geology and environmental law to becoming a pivotal leader in the renewable energy sector. Under his guidance, PowerMarket has transfo…

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Matt Krayton Reveals the Hidden Power of Clean Energy Communication 42:12

6M ago42:12

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Welcome to Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy! In this episode, we have an enlightening conversation with Matt Krayton, Founder and Principal of Publitics, a leading consultancy in public affairs, political strategy, and public relations for the digital era. Matt shares his journey from aspiring history teacher to prominent climate advocate, …

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