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Energypreneurs

Energypreneurs is a podcast that brings solar power, electric vehicles and battery technologies to young entrepreneurs. Sohail Hasnie, our host, is a firm believer that the solution to climate change lies in these technologies, which will also fundamentally change the way we think about electricity and transportation—on road, on water and even on air. Over the last 35 years, Sohail has applied technology and innovation in many large infrastructure projects across Australasia. As a staff of the

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47:53

E173: Why the Future of Power Supply is...

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2024/06/16

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 telecommunication network and support bi-directional flows—distributed solar on rooftops as a significant power source

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E172: Off-grid Solar Solutions: Overcoming Challenges...

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2024/06/12

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 @sohailhasnie Twitter @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie

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53:08

E171: New Challenges in Grid Management

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2024/04/24

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 than 25 million Texas customers and represents 90 percent of the state's electric load. Our discussion

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46:11

E170: Renewable Energy Law and the Future of Energy

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2024/04/22

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 sustainable transportation. Mona's optimistic outlook highlights the significance of innovation,

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49:57

E169: Scaling Up Sustainable Financing

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2024/04/11

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 can accelerate the transition to a net zero world. Anouz also shared many ideas and resources that would

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53:53

E168: Energy Transition in Southeast Asia

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2024/04/07

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 coal power. The discussion further explores the obstacles in fulfilling corporate renewable energy

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50:05

E167: The Human Element in Climate Financing

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2024/04/04

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 for recruiting and building the right team for efficiently designing projects with appropriate technology

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58:08

E166: Powering WA's Sustainable Future: Energy...

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2024/03/31

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 vehicle infrastructure development, especially in remote areas, and the impact of EVs on the overall energy

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46:59

E165: Weaving a Greener Future with Renewable Energy...

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2024/03/28

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 processing raw materials. Fund access remains a challenge, and the potential is huge, but we need more

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50:49

E164: Walking the Talk of Sustainability

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2024/03/24

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 of machine-driven transport. He also explored his views on autonomous vehicles and the overall adoption

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58:36

E163: The Rising Momentum of Electric Vehicle...

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2024/03/22

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 fuel industries to promote disinformation around electric vehicles. We explored the future of

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57:55

E162: The New Meaning of Light

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2024/03/17

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 overall health and well-being. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie Twitter @shasnie

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E161: Path to Net Zero — perspectives from an Island...

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2024/03/06

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 mental health, the integration of robotics in daily life, and the role of AI in decision-making. She

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44:22

E160: Using the Transition to Electric Mobility to...

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2024/02/25

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 the complex dynamics of urban development and mobility, reduce capital expenditure for developers, and

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46:54

E159: Lighting the Word with Creativity and...

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2024/02/22

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 solar lights from home. The movement evolved into large-scale solar art installations, symbolizing

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48:38

E158: Charting the Course of Energy Transition in...

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2024/02/20

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, Ingrid explains the need for confidence, risk-taking and a proactive approach to meet the needs of the

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E157: Strategies to Expand EV Adoption Beyond Early...

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2024/02/18

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. Emphasizing rationalizing battery sizes and the role of solar panels, he also expresses skepticism about

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46:04

E156: Financing Private Sector Sustainable Projects

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2024/02/15

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-fenced projects, and due diligence on contracts and technology. Samia provides tips on preparing a project

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57:39

E155: Tomorrow's Solutions from the Leaders of the...

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2024/02/13

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 the impact of environmental education. Our conversation also delves into the role of AI in education

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53:43

E154: From Energy Efficiency to Innovative Solutions...

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2024/02/12

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 June 3-7, 2024. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie Twitter @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB

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