Energy Transition Solutions

In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, speaks with John O’Donnell, CEO of Rondo Energy. They discuss the importance of decarbonizing industrial heat and the role of high temperature thermal energy storage in achieving this goal. John explains that the cost of PV solar has fallen dramatically, making intermittent clean electricity the cheapest form of energy. This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life is better at the Ranch. John’s Book Recommendations: Speed and Scale by John Doerr The Heat Will Kill You First by Jeff Goodell Climate Capitalism by Akshat Rathi These show notes contain affiliate links. Use them to show your support. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page Rondo Energy is building the world’s cheapest, simplest, safest, and most efficient energy storage system that stores electricity as heat and delivers it to replace boilers and furnaces. The industrial heat market is significant, accounting for half of all fuel burned and a quarter of all coal, oil, and natural gas burned globally. O’Donnell emphasizes the need for decarbonized heat to be cheaper than business as usual in order to drive rapid decarbonization in the industrial sector. He also discusses the technology behind Rondo’s heat battery, which uses radiation charging and convection discharging to rapidly charge and deliver heat continuously. O’Donnell highlights the importance of partnerships and leveraging existing supply chains to scale up the deployment of heat batteries. He mentions the recent grants from the Department of Energy for industrial decarbonization projects and the role of government support in accelerating the adoption of new technologies. O’Donnell believes that the transition to net zero requires a focus on profitable solutions that can be implemented at scale. Takeaways Decarbonizing industrial heat is crucial for achieving a low-carbon future. Intermittent clean electricity is now the cheapest form of energy, making it economically viable to replace boilers and furnaces with high temperature thermal energy storage. The industrial heat market is significant, accounting for half of all fuel burned globally. Decarbonized heat must be cheaper than business as usual to drive rapid decarbonization in the industrial sector. Partnerships and leveraging existing supply chains are key to scaling up the deployment of heat batteries. Government support, such as grants for industrial decarbonization projects, can accelerate the adoption of new technologies. A focus on profitable solutions that can be implemented at scale is essential for transitioning to net zero. Keywords decarbonization, industrial heat, thermal energy storage, PV solar, energy storage, heat battery, cost, market size, partnerships, government support, net zero Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Permission 08:23 The Potential of Heat Battery Storage 25:44 Government Support for Industrial Decarbonization 35:26 Competition and the Future of Heat Batteries 45:27 Closing Remarks

In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, talks with Dr. Emmanouil Kakaras, Executive Vice President for the NEXT Energy Business at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. They talk about existing technologies for decarbonizing the energy industry and what it will take to scale these technologies. They discuss topics including: Power to heat Carbon abatement and utilization What it means to build a solid business case Dr. Emmanouil’s book recommendations: Tales of the Cyclades and Other Poems by Henry Bradfield The Man without Qualities by Robert Musil These show notes contain affiliate links. Show your support by using them! This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life is better at the Ranch. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page

In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, talks with John Higgins, CEO at RS Technologies Inc. They talk about composite poles for electrical distribution and transmission. Specific topics they discuss include: What is a composite pole? Why do we need composite poles? How many poles are used for distribution and transmission? Where will we see composite poles in the future. John’s book recommendation: Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life is better at the Ranch. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page

In this episode, Joe Batir speaks with Roy Calder, Oil & Principal — New Energies at AVEVA, and Gilbert Chahine, Worldwide Head of Energy & Utilities Solutions at AWS. Joe and the guests discuss the unified engineering approach and its importance in accelerating new energy projects. They highlight the need to break down silos and promote collaboration among different disciplines in the engineering process. The guests emphasize the value of data in optimizing operations and driving efficiency. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities in the energy transition, including the need for global consensus and accelerated R&D. The episode concludes with personal opinions and favorite memories from the hosts\’ university days. This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life is better at the Ranch. Roy’s book recommendation:The Century of my Father by Geert Mak Gilbert’s book recommendation:The Prophet by Khail Gibran Takeaways The unified engineering approach breaks down silos and promotes collaboration among different disciplines in the engineering process. Data plays a crucial role in optimizing operations and driving efficiency in the energy industry. The energy transition presents challenges and opportunities, including the need for global consensus and accelerated R&D. Cloud technology and implementation offers scalability, security, and automation to support unified engineering and operations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Permission 01:00 Introducing the Topic: Unified Engineering Approach 06:07 Understanding Unified Engineering 09:09 The Need for Unified Engineering 11:09 Challenges in the Energy Transition 13:25 The Value of Unified Engineering 16:31 Driving Efficiency and Cost Reduction 22:34 Addressing Concerns and Challenges 25:21 The Role of Cloud Technology 28:20 Achieving Net Zero and Beyond 32:26 Improvements in Time and Cost 36:17 Favorite Books 38:09 Getting to Net Zero 42:00 Favorite SMU Memory 45:00 Personal Opinions 49:10 Closing Remarks These show notes contain affiliate links. Please use them to show your support! Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page

In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, speaks with Bill Newsom, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Power Americas. They discuss the role of Mitsubishi Power Americas in the energy transition. Specific topics they discuss include: The history and growth of Mitsubishi Power Americas The pillars of the energy transition How the pillars tie together The regionality of energy solutions Bill’s book recommendation:The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni These show notes contain affiliate links. Use them to show your support. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page

In this episode, Joe Batir speaks with Jigar Shah, Director at the DOE Loan Programs Office. Joe and Jigar discuss the DOE LPO and the newly released Next Generation Geothermal Liftoff Report (for the reports, click here). Specifics on the conversation include: What is the LPO and what is its role in the energy ecosystem? What are these liftoff reports? What are the recent technology developments that make geothermal “ready for liftoff”? What will it take to get geothermal to commercialization? Jigar’s book recommendation: Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Taleb These show notes contain affiliate links. Please use them to show your support! This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life is better at the Ranch. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page

In this episode, our host, Joe Batir speaks with Emily Easley, CEO of Novus Energy Advisors. They discuss the state of energy and the evolving energy mix. Emily highlights the growth of renewable power installation, the impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, challenges and concerns in the energy landscape, the impact of globalized supply chains on U.S. manufacturing, opportunities for renewable energy growth, and the path to net zero and beyond. Emily and Joe also share their opinion on a very important topic, their favorite Mexican food restaurant in Houston. Emily’s book recommendation:Think like a Warrior by Darrin Donnelly Takeaways Renewable power installation has seen exponential growth, particularly in utility-scale solar and wind projects. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has had a significant impact on the U.S. energy market, stimulating investment in U.S. manufacturing and creating opportunities for job growth. Challenges and concerns in the energy landscape include grid instability, NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) opposition, and the need for community engagement and stakeholder buy-in. Globalized supply chains pose risks and challenges for U.S. manufacturing, highlighting the importance of reshoring and investing in environmentally friendly raw materials. To accelerate renewable energy growth, energy education, transparency in carbon accounting, and customer demand for sustainable products are key factors. Achieving net zero and beyond requires standardized carbon accounting, transparency in product manufacturing, and a balance between environmental impact and affordability. Emily\’s favorite Mexican food restaurant in Houston is El Tiempo. Connect with Emily Easley on LinkedIn and learn more about Novus Energy Advisors at novusenergyadvisors.com. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Novus Energy Advisors03:13 Renewable Power Installation09:30 Impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act16:25 Challenges and Concerns in the Energy Landscape28:28 Opportunities for Renewable Energy Growth31:11 Path to Net Zero and Beyond40:01 Favorite Mexican Food Restaurant in Houston44:03 Closing Remarks These show notes contain affiliate links. Show your support by using them! Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page

In this episode, Joe Batir interviews Paul Warley, CEO of Ascent Solar, about agrivoltaics and the company\’s thin film PV technology. They discuss the benefits of using Ascent Solar\’s Titan module in agrivoltaic systems, such as increased crop production and reduced water usage. They also explore the potential of agrivoltaics in addressing the trilemma of food, water, and energy. Additionally, they touch on the exciting possibilities of space-based power generation and the challenges of achieving net zero emissions. The conversation concludes with Joe sharing his background and motivation for hosting the Energy Transition Solutions podcast. This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life is better at the Ranch. Takeaways Ascent Solar\’s Titan module offers several benefits for agrivoltaics, including increased crop production, reduced water usage, and lightweight, flexible panels. Agrivoltaics has the potential to address the trilemma of food, water, and energy by integrating solar power with crop production. Space-based power generation, such as power beaming, could play a significant role in the future, providing continuous power without the need for storage. To achieve net zero emissions, it is crucial to focus on reducing power consumption in buildings, adopting renewable energy sources like geothermal, and improving the grid system. The Energy Transition Solutions podcast aims to provide valuable conversations and insights into various energy solutions to help address the challenges of the energy transition. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background04:34 What is Agrivoltaics?07:47 Challenges of Implementing Agrivoltaics12:23 Benefits of Ascent Solar\’s Titan Module25:57 The Exciting Potential of Space32:19 Favorite Book Recommendation33:08 How to Achieve Net Zero36:27 Joe’s Background and Motivation for the Podcast39:51 Closing Remarks Paul’s Book Recommendation:The Lords of Discipline by Pat Conroy These show notes contain affiliate links. Show your support by using them! Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page

In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, gives a wrap up of recent events and discusses an upcoming conference. Specifics discussed: NAPE and how energy transition was represented Natural gas and its role in the energy transition CERAWeek and why he loves this conference so much Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page

In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, talks with Mike Nemer, founder of eRenewable and the Green Insider Podcast. They discuss podcasts, renewable energy prices, and NAPE. Specifics include: What is eRnewable Why Mike started this auction platform How auctions are better for the PPA process Why Mike started a podcast around renewable energy Mike’s book Recommendation: More Money than God by Sebastian Mallaby These show notes contain affiliate links. Please show your support for the show by using them! This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life is better at the Ranch. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page