Dennis Freedman

Dennis Freedman, Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand at Aquila Clean Energy, shares insights from nearly 20 years in the energy sector. He discusses the critical importance of navigating merchant risk in battery storage and how its financing is evolving. Freedman contrasts the energy systems of Australia and New Zealand, emphasizing community engagement and the significance of social license. He highlights the urgent need for massive investments in transmission as the region shifts from coal to a renewables-focused grid.