Currents cover image

Currents

Latest episodes

undefined
Apr 7, 2025 • 17min

Ep292: Tariff Impact on the Infrastructure Sector

Stefan Reisinger, Norton Rose Fulbright partner, joins us to discuss the newly imposed tariffs and how they may affect the infrastructure industry.
undefined
Apr 3, 2025 • 26min

Ep291: Not Science-Fiction: How Reflect Orbital is Creating Sunlight at Night

Ally DeGunther, vice president of strategy for Reflect Orbital, joins us to discuss the company’s development of technology that uses satellites to reflect sunlight after dark, and how this technology could be applied.
undefined
Mar 27, 2025 • 25min

Ep290: New Solutions in Energy Storage

Rob Piconi, CEO of Energy Vault, joins host Todd Alexander to discuss the energy storage market and novel storage solutions that Energy Vault has been working on.
undefined
Mar 18, 2025 • 21min

Ep289: Challenges of Greenfield Solar Development in 2025

Vitaly Lee, EVP and Chief Development Officer of Qcells, joins us to discuss the outlook of greenfield solar development in 2025, the M&A market outlook, and more.
undefined
Mar 13, 2025 • 11min

Ep288: MicroGrids: A Piece of the Energy Supply Puzzle

Kirk Edelman, CEO of SolMicroGrid, joins us to discuss microgrids, their benefits, how they can be deployed, and more.
undefined
Mar 6, 2025 • 16min

Ep287: ETCH’s Clean Hydrogen and Decarbonization Process

Katie Ellet, CEO of ETCH, joins us to discuss ETCH’s process for decarbonizing natural gas to produce clean hydrogen and solid carbon.
undefined
Feb 27, 2025 • 27min

Ep286: Sustainability Roundtable’s Reverse Auction Procurement System

Jim Boyle, CEO of Sustainability Roundtable Inc., joins us to discuss the reverse auction procurement process system Sustainability Roundtable has developed where companies and municipalities can incentivize the development of new renewable energy projects.
undefined
Feb 20, 2025 • 24min

Ep285: Community Solar in Urban Environments

Jared Haines, CEO of Catalyze, joins us to discuss the community solar development process and success Catalyze has had in the New York community solar market.
undefined
Feb 13, 2025 • 24min

Ep284: How Water-Based Batteries Can Be A Solution For Energy Storage

Eugene Beh, CEO of Quino Energy, discusses the innovative world of water-based batteries and their potential to revolutionize energy storage. He likens their operation to a car's fuel system, making complex technology relatable. Eugene highlights the cost-efficiency and environmental safety of these batteries compared to traditional lithium-ion ones. He also shares insights on transforming oil tanks into energy solutions, emphasizing scalability and efficiency. Finally, he reflects on his journey from academia to startup, underscoring the challenges of innovation and funding.
undefined
Feb 6, 2025 • 24min

Ep283: What is Carbon Upcycling?

Apoorv Sinha, CEO of Carbon Upcycling, discusses his company's innovative methods for transforming industrial carbon emissions into valuable materials like cement and plastics. He highlights the mineralization process and its role in reducing carbon footprints. The conversation dives into advancements in sustainable practices within the cement industry and the economic benefits of low-carbon solutions, such as using coal ash. Sinha also explores broader applications of carbon upcycling technologies and their potential impact on emissions reduction in heavy industries.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode