Bitcoin vs. the Petrodollar: Which Is More Environmentally Friendly? - Ep.238
Unchained
The Distributed Energy Resource Space
The speaker has a background in physics and mathematics and a strong interest in the energy transition and climate change. Their focus shifted to the Distributed Energy Resource space, involving technologies like EVs, solar, battery storage, and smart thermostats. They pursued a PhD in battery storage science to advance technologies that lower costs and integrate renewables into the grid effectively. Their work in local solar design and engineering led to an obsession with how to integrate distributed energy resources into energy markets efficiently. Through their company David Energy, they buy electricity for customer homes and buildings, utilizing technology to control devices such as smart thermostats and EVs in real-time to manage demand. The speaker's interest in distributed systems and crypto began around 2016 during Bitcoin's rise. They aim to introduce products to the market that allow for flexibility in energy consumption, similar to how cryptocurrency miners adjust operations based on market prices.
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