Randall’s journey spans military aviation, leading 250-person engineering teams, becoming Programme Manager for the revolutionary Jaguar I-PACE, and building EV charging infrastructure across the UK retailer network at Jaguar Land Rover.

We explore:

- Leadership under pressure and the “Three Ts” framework (Trust, Transparency, Tailoring)

- What it really took to bring a premium OEM EV from concept to production

- Why EV misinformation spreads, and how narrative shapes adoption

- The hydrogen debate: physics vs optimism

- Government intervention, behaviour change, and the psychology of resistance

- How curiosity, depth of knowledge, and platform-building intersect

- Rather than framing this as advocacy, the conversation examines the structural tension between technological innovation, public perception, and political cycles, and what it means for anyone operating in the energy transition.

If you work in renewable energy, transport, policy or clean tech communications, this episode aims to help you better understand the human dynamics affecting electric vehicle adoption.

Enjoy!

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

02:02 - Randal’s Background

04:41 - The 3 T’s of Leadership

11:04 - Entry Into The EV Industry

13:51 - Designing The Jaguar I-Pace

16:28 - The Media’s Negativity EV Bias

22:16 - Understanding People’s Objections

25:58 - Becoming a Thought Leader

29:36 - Curiosity & Continual Learning

34:21 - A Framework for Strategy

36:09 - Macro Forces & Hierarchy

39:34 - The History of Electric Vehicles

41:49 - The Case For Hydrogen

47:34 - Cultural Narratives Blocking Technological Progress

49:09 - Government Influence

53:21 - Purpose, Conviction & Values

57:29 - Quickfire Curiosity

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Peter explains why lobbying isn’t a dirty word, how behavioural science and loss aversion shape public opposition, and why “net zero” has become a politically toxic phrase in parts of the UK. We dig into how developers should think about stakeholders, why trust is the real bottleneck, and how authentic storytelling, done carefully, could de-risk projects rather than endanger reputations.

This is a grounded, honest look at the intersection of politics, public opinion, and renewable energy development, and why better communication may be just as important as better technology.

Enjoy!

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CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film & media company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: https://www.harmervisuals.com

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Recording space provider

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Chapters for today's episode:

00:00 - Intro

02:57 - Peter's Background

06:08 - Why Niching Helping The Business

08:56 - Co-Founder Dynamics

11:32 - What Role Comms Plays In Renewables Development

20:04 - How Politics Helps Or Hinders Energy Projects

25:35 - Social Media As A Comms Medium

29:42 - Strengths & Risks of Video Content

35:12 - Reflecting On Developers' Main Challenges

37:44 - Alpaca's 3-Phase Approach

42:12 - Quickfire Curiosity

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In this episode of CleanTalk, we sit down with Matt Stedman, a startup engineer and fractional CTO who helps early-stage companies turn ambitious ideas into real, working products, particularly in climate and clean technology.

We explore what founders consistently get wrong when building MVPs, why “perfect” products are often the enemy of progress, and how marrying yourself to a solution instead of a problem can quietly kill a startup. Matt shares hard-won insights from working with hardware founders, from breaking perfectionism to testing whether anyone will actually pay for what you’re building.

We also dig into why climate tech isn’t just about big infrastructure and renewables, how niche physical products can make a meaningful impact, and why building “stuff that matters” requires humility, iteration, and the willingness to fail fast.

This episode is for startup founders, engineers, climate tech builders, product leaders, and anyone navigating the messy early stages of turning an idea into something real, especially when time, money, and certainty are in short supply.

Enjoy!

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CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film & media company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit:

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Matt Stedman

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Chapters for today’s episode:

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In this episode of CleanTalk, we sit down with Iain Tindall, owner of Belay Rope Access Training Centre in Newhaven, East Sussex, to explore what safety training really looks like behind the scenes in the offshore wind industry.

This conversation is released in conjunction with a full training vlog following Luke through his GWO Basic Safety Training, which drops this Friday. The film documents the reality of working at height, sea survival, fire awareness, manual handling, and first aid, and why these skills are non-negotiable for anyone working on or around wind energy infrastructure.

In today's discussion, Iain shares insights from decades working offshore across oil, gas, and wind. We talk about dynamic risk assessment, complacency as a leading cause of incidents, how training must evolve as turbines move further offshore and increase in scale, and why human judgement still matters even as automation and robotics improve.

Audio-only listeners: this episode includes short excerpts from the full vlog. You’ll still get plenty of value listening, but for the best experience we recommend watching on YouTube or Spotify.

This episode is for offshore wind technicians, safety professionals, trainers, operators, engineers, and anyone curious about what it really takes to keep people safe while building the energy system of the future.

Enjoy!

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CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film & media company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit:

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Belay Rope Access training team & trainees for making the project possible

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Chapters for today’s episode:

00:00 – Intro & Vlog Release Date

01:48 – Iain's Background

03:24 - Working At Heights & Manual Handling

11:08 - Evacuation Training In The Real World

15:17 - Training To Employment - The Learning Curve

17:20 - Iain's Rescue Stories

20:04 - Sea Survival - An Evolving Training Experience

25:44 - Floating Turbines & Changing Safety Landscape

30:00 - First Aid - Complexity, Skill-Fade, Competitions & Horror Stories

39:37 - Fire Awareness - Engineering Risk Out

44:03 - The Human Factor vs Automation

44:47 - Iain's Final Thoughts

46:00 - Outro

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In this episode of CleanTalk, we sit down with Ivo Wakounig, a PhD researcher and active member of the World Energy Council, to unpack why the energy transition is far more than a technical challenge.

Starting from a background in physics and astronomy, Ivo explains how he moved toward energy systems research, not in pursuit of status or salary, but impact. From there, the conversation opens up into three deeply interconnected themes: systems thinking, infrastructure, and intergenerational responsibility.

We explore why energy systems are often invisible despite shaping everyday life, how Europe’s electricity grid reflects decades (and centuries) of political and social decisions, and why renewable integration cannot be solved by engineering alone. Ivo breaks down systems thinking as a lens rather than a solution, a way of understanding complexity, feedback loops, and unintended consequences without pretending the world is simple.

A major thread running through the discussion is youth engagement. Not as a branding exercise or slogan, but as a structural necessity. Energy infrastructure lasts for decades; decisions made today will be executed by people who currently have little formal power. Ivo argues that excluding younger and marginalised voices isn’t just unjust, it actively weakens the transition.

We also tackle uncomfortable but necessary topics:

- Why the energy transition is inherently political

- Why disagreement and disruption are features, not bugs

- Why labelling communities as “NIMBYs” misses deeper justice concerns

- Why changing the goal of a system matters more than tweaking its rules

The episode closes with reflections on learning, career uncertainty, and why inspiration usually follows action, not the other way around.

This is a conversation for anyone working in energy, infrastructure, policy, research, or climate communication, especially those who sense that the hardest problems ahead aren’t technical, but human.

Enjoy!

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CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film & media company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: https://www.harmervisuals.com

Many thanks to...

- Leafcloud for sponsoring our recording venue

- Our rental suppliers -

O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ | Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/

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Chapters:

00:00 – Intro

00:55 – From Physics to Energy Systems

05:09 – Inside the World Energy Council

09:45 – What the Future Energy Leaders Programme Really Does

11:34 – Beyond Youth Engagement

15:15 – Making An Impact In Infrastructure

20:06 – Systems Thinking Explained

26:48 – The European Electricity Grid as a Living System

28:07 – Ad Break

29:42 – Integrating Renewables: Why Balance Is Hard

30:48 – Technical Models vs Human Behaviour

34:15 – Institutions, People, and the Grid

37:13 – Why the Energy Transition Is Political

39:44 – Youth, Power, and Changing the Goal of the System

44:00 – Disagreement, NIMBYism, and Energy Justice

48:09 – Inspiration Comes After Action

50:43 – Quickfire Curiosity

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Drawing on his upbringing in Ghana, his engineering background, and his work across industry, finance, and policy, Thaddeus unpacks the circular economy, material efficiency, behavioural change, sustainable finance, and the limits of “moralised” renewable energy narratives. We discuss why optimisation often matters more than abundance, how regulation like CSRD is reshaping corporate behaviour, and why finance, more than technology alone — will determine the pace of the energy transition.

This episode is for sustainability professionals, engineers, investors, policymakers, founders, and anyone trying to understand how the energy transition actually works beyond slogans, marketing, and moral posturing.

Enjoy!

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CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film & media company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit:

https://www.harmervisuals.com

Many thanks to…

Our rental suppliers –

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Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/

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Chapters for today’s episode:

00:00 – Introduction

01:02 – Growing Up in Ghana: Inequality, Community, and Early Sustainability Lessons

03:28 – Scarcity, Reuse, and the Roots of the Circular Economy

06:51 – Why Materials and Energy Can’t Be Separated

08:21 – Holistic Thinking: Energy, Behaviour, and Culture

11:51 – The Energy Trilemma Explained

14:12 – Decentralised Energy and Value Creation in Developing Economies

15:41 – Why Moralising Renewables Backfires

18:07 – What CSRD Is and Why Data Matters

21:04 – Community, Collaboration, and the World Energy Council

24:30 – Optimising the Built Environment

30:35 – Abundance vs Optimisation in Renewable Energy

36:08 – The Power of Finance in the Energy Transition

40:14 – Sustainable Finance and Financial Literacy

42:35 – Quickfire Curiosity: Futurism, Risk, and Career Advice

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The energy transition is often treated as a technical challenge, retrofit the buildings, deploy the technology, reduce emissions.

But what happens when those solutions ignore the social realities of the people they’re meant to serve?

In this episode of CleanTalk, we’re joined by Charissa Leiwakabessy, a political scientist and PhD researcher studying social justice in the energy transition in the Netherlands.

Drawing on in-depth fieldwork in social housing and retrofit programmes, Charissa explains how well-intentioned energy policies can unintentionally reproduce inequality, and why siloed, technocratic approaches often generate resistance, delays, and loss of trust.

This conversation reframes the energy transition as a social process, not just an engineering one, and shows why addressing lived realities isn’t a moral extra, but a practical necessity.

Enjoy!

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CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film & media company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: https://www.harmervisuals.com

Many thanks to...

- Leafcloud for sponsoring our recording venue

- Our rental suppliers -

O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ | Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/

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Chapters for today's episode:

00:00 – Introduction

Setting the context: social justice and the energy transition in the Netherlands.

01:33 – From Political Science to Energy Justice

How academic curiosity leads into sustainability and social justice research.

01:48 – What a PhD Actually Looks Like in Practice

Why this research happens in the field, not just in theory.

04:52 – Energy Transition as a Political Process

How decisions redistribute power, money, time, and responsibility.

06:50 – Energy Poverty Is More Than High Bills

How housing conditions, practices, and social factors intersect.

09:40 – Two Very Different Professional Responses

Ignoring claims vs creating pathways for solutions.

11:22 – Damp, Mould, and Hidden Costs of Retrofit

Why unresolved issues come back more expensively later.

13:48 – Trust Is Lowest Where Transition Is Happening Fastest

The paradox of neglected neighbourhoods and quick CO₂ wins.

14:55 – Treating Energy as a Social Transition

How addressing justice restores trust and avoids delays.

17:14 – The Risk of a Purely Technocratic Transition

Why technical success can still reproduce inequality.

19:10 – Visibility, Consistency, and Being Present in Communities

Why trust is built face-to-face, not through institutions alone.

21:33 – Ad Break

23:09 – Visibility Continued...

25:13 – Public–Private Collaboration Done Well

What Rotterdam gets right about learning by doing.

26:39 – Informal Feedback Loops That Actually Work

Why low-key community meetings outperform formal reporting.

28:32 – Storytelling as Infrastructure

How narratives create recognition, hope, and engagement.

32:26 – Local Ambassadors vs Influencer Climate Messaging

What scales — and what doesn’t — in public engagement.

34:26 – Navigating Political Polarisation Around Energy

Why dialogue matters more than winning arguments.

38:09 – When Siloed Work Delays the Transition

Why ignoring social issues wastes time and money.

40:11 – Quickfire Curiosity

Futurism, intuition, and career advice.

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In this episode, we dive into Bristol City Leap’s innovative approach to building a fairer, cleaner energy system — one designed not only to decarbonise but to protect the people who contribute the least to climate change from bearing the greatest cost. James unpacks how their model is creating a replicable blueprint for other regions and cities to follow, while ensuring that community voices remain central to the process.

From tackling fuel poverty and embedding social value, to driving investment and inspiring wider systemic change, this conversation highlights what a just transition can look like in practice and why Bristol’s story could mark a turning point for the way we think about local energy systems across the UK and beyond.

Enjoy!

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Connect with James on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-sterling-a96169104/

Unlock support for decarbonising your home, business or community: https://www.bristolcityleap.co.uk/

Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/

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CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film production company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: harmervisuals.com

Many thanks to...

- Bristol City Leap for co-ordinating recording space

- Our rental suppliers -

O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ | Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/ | Shutter Films | https://www.shutterfilms.co.uk/

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Chapters for today's episode:

00:00-01:44 Intro

01:44-03:06 Early Life

03:06-11:12 First Jobs & Finding Purpose

11:12-13:12 How BCL Came About

13:12-14:56 What Is Ameresco?

14:56-17:19 Impact On The Local Job Market

17:19-21:04 Social Justice & The Energy Transition

21:04-24:47 Underrepresentation & Funding

24:47-26:27 The Importance Of Case Study Storytelling

26:27-26:41 ADVERT

26:41-28:44 Understanding The Organisational Model

28:44-31:26 BCL’s Goals

31:26-35:54 Inspiring The Next Generation

35:54-37:18 A Favourite Project

37:18-39:50 BCL’s Blueprints For Other Regions To Use

39:50-41:33 Winter On The Way

41:33-43:23 Social & Environmental Justice

43:23-46:21 Can BCL Help Your Organisation?

46:21-47:01 Outreach Methods

47:01-48:50 EV Infra

48:50-52:51 Quickfire Curiosity

52:51-53:20 Outro

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ASEC is developing scalable blueprints for sustainable energy transformations, supporting organisations and governments across Africa in building practical, repeatable solutions to the energy access challenge.

In this conversation you'll learn:

⚡ How policy decisions shape real-world progress in African energy infrastructure

🌍 Why ASEC is building transformation templates for use across the continent

🔧 The engineering realities of energy access—and what’s often overlooked

🤝 How ASEC’s work connects with the World Energy Council’s global initiatives

🧠 Justice’s evolution from inventor to advisor, and how systems thinking drives his work

Enjoy!

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Connect with Justice on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justice-ohene-akoto-mba-pmp-2b4328107/

Learn more about ASEC or reach out to collaborate: https://www.asecafrica.org/

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CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film production company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: https://www.harmervisuals.com

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Big shoutouts to:

Studio: 24/7 Jamz Rehearsal Studios - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078426701489

Our production suppliers: Mark Gamsey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markgamsey/ | Sunipa Pictures - https://www.sunipapictures.com/ | O'Riordan - https://oriordan.io/

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Chapters for today's episode:

00:00-02:03 Intro  

02:03-06:10 Early Life & Education  

06:10-10:17 Engineering Philosophy  

10:17-13:10 Africa's Energy History  

13:10-14:52 The Complexities Of Africa's Place In The World  

14:52-18:04 Understanding The Roadmap For A Sustainable Future  

18:04-20:20 Navigating National & International Stakeholder Dynamics  

20:20-32:12 ASEC - Frameworks & Support For A Better Future  

32:12-35:47 The World Energy Council  

35:47-38:02 Humanising Energy  

38:02-42:34 ASEC's Ongoing Activities  

42:34-50:58 Quickfire Curiosity

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In this conversation you'll learn:

• How a school misfit would go on to channel a passion for technology, science and efficiency into revitalising a startup's vision for the future of internet infrastructure
• The hidden caveats to big tech's sustainability claims
• Mortal risks experienced by tech startups during market & product positioning
• How waste server heat is used to heat showers
• The implications of software experts being more vocal than infrastructure experts in AI news & commentary
• An IT expert's take on existential AI risks
• The DeepSeek shake up & the Jevon's Paradox - why efficient software & hardware will drive hardware demand up, not down
• How waste heat from servers is being repurposed to heat homes & showers
• How Leafcloud can offer a secure & reliable alternative to big tech's cloud services at a more competitive price
• What kind of organisations Leafcloud can help with their IT and cloud needs
• David's ambitions for future sustainability ventures

Enjoy!

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Connect with David on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkohnstamm

Start your sustainable cloud journey with Leafcloud today: www.leaf.cloud/

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CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film production company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: harmervisuals.com

Many thanks to...

- Leafcloud for co-ordinating recording space

- Our rental suppliers -

Camera Dept. - O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ | Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/ | Shutter Films | https://www.shutterfilms.co.uk/

Lighting & Grip - Masterwork Films | https://rent.masterwork.film/ | eQuipme Amsterdam | https://equipme.amsterdam/en/

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Chapters for today's episode:

00:00-02:53 Intro

02:53-04:17 David's Early Life

04:17-06:32 Early Career

06:32-07:33 Personal Sustainability Conviction

07:33-09:06 Re-entering Education

09:06-11:28 An Introduction To Data Centres

11:28-14:37 Why Heat Waste Is A Problem In The Cloud Industry

14:37-17:20 Big Tech & Sustainability

17:20-18:23 David's Entry Into Enterprise IT

18:23-21:20 How An Overly Technical Market & Product Position Caused The Company Challenges

21:20-24:36 Rebooting The Company

24:36-25:18 The Potential For Heat Repurposing

25:18-26:51 Hiring The Leafcloud Team

26:51-28:37 Building The Hardware & Software

28:37-33:07 The DeepSeek shake up & the Jevon's Paradox - why efficient software & hardware will drive hardware demand up, not down

33:07-34:58 The Tech Sectors Redundancy Problem

34:58-39:09 Pros & Cons Of Being Based In The Netherlands

39:09-44:03 An Infra Experts Take On Existential AI Risks

44:03-44:33 Ironing Out Remaining Kinks In The Business

44:33-46:48 Space Radiating Paint - David's Inspiration For Future Sustainability Ventures

46:48-54:02 Is Leafcloud Your Ideal Next Cloud Provider?

54:02-59:00 Quickfire Curiosity

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In this episode you'll discover the origins of Zapmap, how the brand and company has evolved, crucial insights on consumer behaviour in relation to vehicle ownership, how legislation is evolving to support the electrification of the transport sector, and you'll get an exclusive insight into Melanie's own career development as a technology & marketing expert.

Enjoy!

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Connect with Melanie on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-shufflebotham-07ba501/

Discover the Zapmap app & resources for EV drivers and businesses: www.zapmap.com

Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/

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CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film production company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: harmervisuals.com

Many thanks to...

- Zapmap for co-ordinating recording space

- Our rental suppliers -

Camera Dept. - O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ | Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/ | Shutter Films | https://www.shutterfilms.co.uk/

Lighting & Grip - Masterwork Films | https://rent.masterwork.film/

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Chapters for today's episode:

00:00-02:40 Intro

02:40-05:27 Early Career Experience

05:27-10:01 Zapmap's Origins

10:01-10:48 Zapmap 2.0 - What Changed?

10:48-11:40 CarPlay & Android Auto

11:40-12:56 Navigating Partnership Opportunities

12:56- 14:21 Series A Funding

14:21-14:40 Capital Allocation Strategy

14:40- 15:25 How has Melanie's Focus Changed?

15:25-16:33 What Organisations Is Zapmap Working With?

16:33-17:45 Understanding The Zapmap Offering & Regional Coverage

17:45-18:11 Zapmap's Relationship With Government

18:11-24:16 Evolving Transport Policy & Public Sector Investment

24:16-24:58 EV Infra Retrospective - What Should We Have Done Differently?

24:58-25:48 Understanding Drivers - What Zapmap's Data Is Saying

25:48-27:03 What's Next For The Zapmap App?

27:03-27:58 Partnering With Hive

27:58-29:02 The Long Term Vision

29:02-32:10 Tesla's Impact On The EV Industry

32:10-32:51 Why Car Dealerships Need To Evolve

32:51-34:19 Overlaps Between B2C & B2B Product Development

34:19-36:05 Market Data Analysis Process Explained

36:05-36:51 Startup VS Scale Up - Gut Feel VS Data-Driven Approaches

36:51-39:15 Completing The Energy Transition - What's Involved?

39:15-40:50 Inspiring A Consumer Focused Approach To Industry Innovation

40:50-43:12 Helping Consumers & Fleets Transition

43:12-45:24 Synchronising The Entire Value Chain

45:24-46:23 Personal Reflections On Professional Growth

46:23-50:20 Quickfire Curiosity

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Retrofit West is a community interest company that is working to provide retrofit advice and support to homeowners across the south west region of the UK.

In this week's episode, you'll learn what retrofit encompasses, why we need to decarbonise our homes, and how Retrofit West CIC is playing a key role in supporting both consumers and the retrofit supply chain to ensure a greener future.

Enjoy!

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Connect with Simon Andrews on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-andrews-2085b133/

Learn how Retrofit West can help you: https://www.retrofitwest.co.uk/

Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/

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CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film production company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: harmervisuals.com

Many thanks to...

-ZapMap for co-ordinating recording space

-Our rental suppliers:

Camera Dept. - O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ | Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/ | Shutter Films | https://www.shutterfilms.co.uk/

Lighting & Grip - Masterwork Films | https://rent.masterwork.film/

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Chapters for today's episode:

00:00-01:48 Intro

01:48-04:27 Childhood & Education

04:27-06:12 Early Career In Recruitment

06:12-09:59 Return To Education

09:59-12:26 Consultancy In Property

12:26-16:15 Property Portfolio Management, Mergers & Promotion

16:15-17:18 A Re-sparked Interest In Sustainability

17:18-18:09 Interviewing For Retrofit West

18:09-19:18 The West of England Combined Mayoral Authority

19:18-20:47 Why Retrofit West Was Established

20:47-21:31 What Is Retrofit?

21:31-23:29 How RFW Solves Problems For Both Consumers & Supply Chain

23:29-25:19 Mainstreaming Retrofit

25:19-27:03 Cost Of Engagement With RFW

27:03-29:05 The Customer Journey

29:05-32:18 RFW's Long Term Mission

32:18-33:53 Positive Customer Experiences

33:53-35:41 How Long Does Retrofit Take?

35:41-37:15 Market Data - Understanding The West Of England's Demographics

37:15-37:50 RFW's Team Makeup

37:50-43:12 Evolving Retrofit West - Simplification, Technology & Partnerships

43:12-46:31 Quickfire Curiosity

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Richard's writing career journey has taken him through the industries of property development, music, construction and now, renewables, where he sits at the cutting edge of industry development and helps professionals across the sector make better, more informed business decisions.

In this conversation you'll learn how Richard has been able to tap into his passions and strengths as a professional, the tensions of click-bate conscientiousness in B2B reporting, where he sees key developments occurring in the European offshore market, and what advise he has for new journalists diving into their roles in the age of AI.

Enjoy!

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Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsten-buehrer/

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CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a corporate film production company specialising in data-driven storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology world. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: https://www.harmervisuals.com

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- Tamarindo for providing recording space for the conversation

Equipment Providers:

- Camera Dept. - O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ | Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/

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Chapters for today's episode:

00:00-01:07 Intro

01:07-01:29 Subscribe!

01:29-04:25 Education & Early Interests

04:25-06:25 Work Placements

06:25-09:16 Richard's Process For Journalism

09:16-11:24 Clickbate Conscientiousness In B2B

11:24-12:43 Evolving Mediums & Formats

12:43-13:38 Defining Content Paywalls

13:38-15:52 Tamarindo's Products & Services

15:52-17:09 Tamarindo's USP

17:09-19:06 Richard's Affiliation To Renewables

19:06-20:06 Tamarindo's Vision, Mission & Values

20:06-22:40 Where Is The European Offshore Sector Moving?

22:40-24:19 Richard's Role Evolution Within Tamarindo

24:19-25:04 Limitations To An Advisory Role To Clients

25:04-28:47 COVID's Lasting Effects On B2B Content & Comms

28:47-30:17 What's Next For Richard?

30:17-33:19 AI & LLMs In Journalism

33:19-36:16 Broader Reflections & Journalism Tips

36:16-38:24 Quickfire Curiosity

38:24 Outro

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Throwing himself right at the deep end after his Master's & PhD thesis, Dr. Buehrer unravels how his experience founding & scaling a company in superconductivity & heating technology is now equipping him to tackle the renewable energy storage and transportation problem at PNE Group.

In this conversation you'll learn what makes Carsten tick, the benefits of Power to X (electricity to gas conversion for more flexible energy storage, transport and trade) and the importance of understanding other cultures in broadening your intellectual pallet as a professional and, more specifically, in working to expand the global renewable energy supply chain.

Enjoy!

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Connect with Dr. Carsten Buehrer on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsten-buehrer/

Learn more about PNE's diverse range of solutions: https://www.pne-ag.com/en/

Squeeze more value out of your wind & solar data with Bitbloom's software line up: https://bitbloom.tech/

Book your ticket to WindEnergy Hamburg, this week's spotlight industry event: https://www.windenergyhamburg.com/

Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/

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CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a corporate film production company specialising in data-driven storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology world. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: harmervisuals.com

Many thanks to...

- Bitbloom for providing space for the recording session

Equipment Providers:

- Camera Dept. - O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ | Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/

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Chapters for today's episode:

00:00-01:56 Intro

01:56-03:14 Carsten's Early Life

03:14-04:21 Business Learning Curves

04:21-06:17 How He Built His Superconductor Startup

06:17-07:18 Next Career Moves

07:18-08:57 Intro to PNE Group

08:57-09:54 What Carsten Brings To PNE

09:54-11:11 Complications People Don't Understand About Renewable Energy

11:11-12:22 Delegating Workloads

12:22-13:06 Recap Of Career Timeline

13:06-14:58 Interests & Hobbies

14:58-15:43 Applying Early Interests To Current Responsibilities

15:43-17:23 How Project Development Works

17:23-18:04 Power To X As A New Solution

18:04-20:10 Managing Teams In Renewables

20:10-21:07 Case Studies At A Glance

21:07-23:28 Challenges & Benefits In Working With Other Cultures

23:28-25:32 What Actually Drives Industry Growth In Renewables?

25:32-27:09 Why A Region's Resources Must Orient Their Energy Narrative

27:09-28:40 Adapting To New Responsibilities

28:40-29:49 Age-Based Management Style Stereotypes

29:49-31:53 The Future Of Renewable Energy - Digitalisation

31:53-34:40 Teaming Up With Bitbloom

34:40-36:47 PNE's Future - Broadening Services & Partnerships

36:47-38:45 Why The Energy Transition Needs Wider Conversation

38:45-40:40 The Developing World Renewables Debate

40:40-42:00 Quickfire Curiosity

42:00-42:16 Outro

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In this episode you'll hear a story about how passions for sustainability, efficiency, aeronautics, technology and climate converged at just the right time in Will's life to make a valuable contribution to the solar power generation industry. We explore the challenges the industry faces in adopting greater diligence and agency in the use of data, the establishment of digital twins, the challenges of co-operating with upstream contributors in the solar supply chain, how the solar supply chain differs from other renewables' supply chains, and how Above plans to bring Europe's knowledge and experience in solar power generation to the USA in the future.

Enjoy!

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Connect with Will on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willhitchcockuk/

Learn more about Above's solar plant data and analytics solutions: https://www.abovesurveying.com/

Book your ticket to RE+, North America's largest clean energy event: https://www.re-plus.com/attend/

Join the CleanTalk community on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/

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CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a corporate film production company specialising in data-driven storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology world. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: https://www.harmervisuals.com/

Many thanks to...

• Above for providing space for the recording session

Equipment rental suppliers:

- Lighting Dept. & Media Storage - O'RIORDAN: https://oriordan.io/

- Camera Dept. - Sunipa Pictures: https://www.sunipapictures.com/ | Shutter Films: https://www.shutterfilms.co.uk/ | Action Elements: https://www.actionelements.co.uk

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Chapters for today's episode:

00:00-02:26 Intro

02:26-06:46 Growing up

06:46-09:10 Early career - IT, tech & Dot-com era

09:10-14:12 Starting a family & Green Energy Nayland

14:12-18:47 Project management & leadership

18:47-19:35 Above's vision, mission & values

19:35-21:59 A convergence of interests - drones & thermography

21:59-27:23 Solar digital twins

27:23-32:59 How Above delivers over an asset's lifespan

32:59-34:16 Risk mitigation as a central selling point

34:16-37:49 The value of capturing module metadata

37:49-38:41 Solar VS Wind - Supply chain differences

38:41-42:17 Why capturing data early saves cost later

42:17-42:57 Staying ahead of the tech curve

42:57-44:02 Market nuances across the globe

44:02-46:57 Autonomous Drone-In-A-Box

46:57-49:02 On-demand Digital Construction Management

49:02-52:43 Building a liability trail for defect resolution

52:43-53:30 Upstream supply chain challenges

53:30-58:11 Above's global coverage & US market entry

58:11-1:00:25 Residential-scale VS utility-scale - building energy democracy

1:00:25-1:01:57 The road to abundance

1:01:57-1:05:36 Agri-PV & the food industry

1:05:36-1:09:24 Quickfire Curiosity

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Covering a varied range of subjects, we explore: Philip's early proficiency in the sciences; the formative experience of running industry training sessions in other cultures; a breakdown of what software development actually is (for the layman); how Bitbloom is using advancements in technology to empower client analysts, not replace them; and why using advanced analytics on long-term trends in wind and solar is vital for maximising energy yield and reducing costs.

Enjoy!

To connect with Philip on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-bradstock-7834b979/

Explore Bitbloom's solutions: https://bitbloom.tech/

Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/

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CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a corporate film production company specialising in data-driven storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology world. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: harmervisuals.com

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- Bitbloom for providing recording space for the podcast

- Stuart Pringle from Make The Break for connecting us with Philip & the Bitbloom team

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George Jamison, Director at Clarehill Associates, a renewable engineer recruitment firm based in Bristol, takes us through his story from a village boy recycling bottles in Northern Ireland to founding a recruitment firm that would connect purpose-driven engineers with job opportunities in the renewable energy space.

With a degree in Economics, George brings a fascinating insight into how the global market of offshore renewables is shifting as China invests more and more into its own renewable energy economy.

If you're looking to grow your team, learn about China's place in our sustainable future, and hear some funny stories along the way, tune in!

Enjoy!

To connect with George on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgejamison/

Grow your engineering firm with top talent: https://www.clarehillassociates.com/

Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/

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CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a corporate film production company specialising in data-driven storytelling for companies across renewable energy value chains. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: www.harmervisuals.com

Many thanks to...

- BitBloom for providing space for the recording session

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Enjoy!

To connect with Nick on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-thomas-23628719/

Discover Immersive Engineering: https://www.linkedin.com/company/immersive-engineering/posts/?feedView=all

Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/

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CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a corporate film production company specialising in data-driven storytelling for companies across renewable energy value chains. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: www.harmervisuals.com

Many thanks to...

- BitBloom for providing space for the recording session

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We ask what it's like to grow up in a household of socratic problem solvers, how the theoretics of an engineering degree play out in the real world, and explore why sustainability advocacy is often more complex than meets the eye in multi-layered supply chains across the industries.

Enjoy!

To connect with Colin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-touhey-24885219/

Discover Pvilion's product range: https://www.pvilion.com/

Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/

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CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a corporate film production company specialising in data-driven storytelling for companies across renewable energy value chains. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: www.harmervisuals.com

Many thanks to...

- BitBloom for providing space for the recording session

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Chapters for today's episode:

00:00-01:50 - Intro

01:50-03:46 - Colin's early life

03:46-06:09 - Discovering engineering

06:09-09:51 - Entrepreneurs as parents

09:51-11:24 - Irony of entrepreneurship

11:24-15:11 - Interest in renewables

15:11-20:07 - Vision, mission & values

20:07-29:41 - Pvilion's origins & intrapreneurship

29:41-33:46 - Sustainability advocacy complexities

33:46-36:45 - Plans for the future

36:45-39:51 - Quickfire curiosity

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Unpacking everything from the psychology of product design, to the USA's energy & environmental narrative, you'll get an insightful glimpse into one of the most notable case studies of sustainable product development New York has to offer.

Enjoy!

To connect with Taras on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taras-kravtchouk-2a702169/

Reinvent your mobility lifestyle with a Tarform Motorcycle: https://www.tarform.com/

Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/

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CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a corporate film production company specialising in data-driven storytelling for companies across renewable energy value chains. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: www.harmervisuals.com

Many thanks to...

- Tarform for providing space for the recording session

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Chapters for today's episode:

00:00-02:08 - Intro

02:08- 04:06 - Taras’ early life

04:06-05:32 - Intro to motorcycles

05:32 -07:42 - Product Design Pyschology

07:42-09:49 - Learning mechanics & customising

09:49-11:41 - Joining a community in NYC

11:41- 14:30 - First commissioned bike build

14:30-19:33 - Tarform’s origins

19:33-21:43 - Designing Tarform’s bikes

21:43-25:32 - The importance of sustainability

25:32-30:07 - The USA’s sustainability discourse

30:07-32:28 - Understanding luxury sustainability

32:28-35:00 - Market uptake challenges

35:00-36:40 - Who’s Tarform for?

36:40-37:56 - Lewis Hamilton

37:56-40:12 - Sustainability & the future of art

40:12-41:11 - What’s next for Tarform?

41:11-41:30 - Outro

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Evolt Charging plays a pivotal role in building the transport infrastructure of the future for the UK and in this conversation you'll learn not only what they do, but how they're doing it and, rather impressively, for an incredibly nuanced range of clients and stakeholders.

Enjoy!

To connect with Anne on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/a-buckingham

Explore Evolt Charging's solutions: evoltcharging.co.uk

Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: linkedin.com/groups/12991627

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CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a corporate film production company specialising in data-driven storytelling for organisations across renewable energy value chains. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: harmervisuals.com

Shoutout to our fantastic crew:

Director of Photography & Lighting Specialist: Jason Baney | Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jason-baney-41a5109 | Web: jasonbaney.co.uk

Audio assistance, BTS & design consultancy: Rory Chumbley | Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/rorychumbley | Web: rorydotdesign.com

Many thanks to...

- Evolt Charging for providing recording space for the podcast

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Chapters for today's episode:

00:00-01:51 - Intro

01:51-04:45 - Experience in Pharma

04:45-05:57 - Experience in Utilities

05:57-14:29 - Why understanding people matters

14:29-17:28 - Anne’s top career takeaways

17:28-20:35 - The challenges of headhunting

20:35-22:16 - Dynamics of subsidiary

22:16-24:19 - Growing the team

24:19-28:30 - Vision, mission & values

28:30-33:01 - Cross-sectoral analytics

33:01-40:39 - Changing market dynamics

40:39-44:54 - Unpacking the energy narrative

44:54-46:39 - Why pursue renewable's careers?

46:39-48:31 - Misconceptions about renewable's careers

48:31-52:26 - 🔥 Quickfire curiosity

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Enjoy!

To connect with Stuart on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-pringle-320293b/

Discover smart business development to get ahead of the pack: https://makethebreak.co/

Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/

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Produced by: Harmer Visuals

Director of Photography: Will Corcoran https://www.linkedin.com/in/willcorc/

Many thanks to...

- Empire Engineering for providing recording space for a full day of podcasting

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Chapters for today's episode:

(01:21) Education, Skiing & First Sales Job

(03:35) Moving Up In The UK

(05:32) First Experience Around Renewables

(08:54) What Is Business Development?

(10:28) B2B VS B2C

(12:21) Make The Break's Process

(14:40) Iterating MTB's Process

(16:04) Employee VS Employer - What's Changed?

(19:11) MTB's Vision, Mission, Values

(26:55) Brand, Loyalty & Positioning

(30:25) Expectation VS Reality of Business

(34:02) Laying Strong Foundations

(36:51) Interests For The Future

(38:49) Quickfire Curiosity 🔥

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Chapters for today's episode:

(00:00) Intro

(01:13) Early Days

(02:39) Intro to Geotechnical Engineering

(03:21) Mark's Career Timeline

(08:33) Founding Ternan Energy

(10:11) The Acquisition Landscape In Offshore Geoscience

(12:57) Changes In Perception

(15:53) Moving From Technical To Commercial

(21:36) Ironies of Entrepreneurship

(23:40) Ternan Energy's Values

(26:43) Supporting & Collaborating With The Sector

(27:20) Ternan Energy's Typical Projects

(28:27) Expert Witness, Mark's Side Projects

(39:07) Quickfire Curiosity 🔥

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Karl has an extensive 24-year career spanning across multiple forms of engineering. With a passion for wind energy, Karl runs Empire Engineering, a consultancy specialising in offshore wind foundations.

Running right through Karl's life story, you'll get insight into what makes an engineer tick, how one views the world, and a few laughs along the way. Enjoy!

Connect with Karl on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdavisee/

Learn more about Empire Engineering's solutions: https://www.empireengineering.co.uk/

Connect with Stuart Pringle, Business Development & Marketing Specialist mentioned in today's episode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-pringle-320293b/

Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/

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Produced by: Harmer Visuals

Director of Photography: Will Corcoran https://www.linkedin.com/in/willcorc/

Many thanks to...

- Empire Engineering for providing recording space for a full day of podcasting

- Stuart Pringle from Make The Break for helping co-ordinate guests

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Chapters for today's episode:

(00:00) Intro

(01:50) About the office

(02:25) Early career experience

(03:59) Karl's Education

(04:29) The perception of engineers in different countries

(05:21) Discovering Karl's interest in engineering as a child

(06:17) How Karl sees the everyday world

(07:01) Artistic Talent

(07:33) Walking through Karl's career roles

(10:03) Entering renewables & becoming entrepreneurial

(11:36) Problem solving, delegation & responsibility

(14:38) Growing commercial skillsets

(16:39) What an engineer can teach you about brand, influence and marketing in an age of B2C social media noise

(18:57) Perfectionism & precision

(19:42) Intro to Empire Engineering

(21:25) The future for Empire Engineering

(22:10) Cool projects

(23:18) Challenges of starting and running a company

(24:27) Approach to recruitment

(25:29) Stakeholder dynamics in offshore wind

(26:43) Thoughts & fun on Linkedin

(29:04) Quickfire Curiosity 🔥

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With a YouTube channel viewership of over 1M 👀, Marwa comes to this conversation having practiced what she preaches, providing crucial advice to equip you to expand your network, build repute and establish a digital presence in the cleantech and renewables space in 2024.

So buckle up, open your notes app, and get ready to make a digital dent this year 📈

To follow Marwa on Linkedin and book a personal branding workshop for your company, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marwa-ramsi/

Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/

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(02:30) Dillon's back story

(04:58) The early stages business proposition

(06:09) What does the average project look like?

(06:46) The importance of good partnerships

(08:29) Deeper into the business proposition & values

(12:04) Stigma and trust in the solar installation trade

(13:24) Two Blues Solar's approach to the sales cycle

(14:12) Why they've stuck with a B2B market

(16:10) Business challenges & resilience

(17:49) Applying property development skillsets in the renewables sector

(18:33) Finding the right funding partner

(23:05) The pros and cons of fully-funded solar solutions

(24:42) A cool case-study

(26:08) Scaling

(28:22) The self-marketing of solar PV products, battery storage & energy data presentation

(32:01) Speculations on energy data, social media and social comparison dynamics

(33:20) Two Blues Solar's approach to recruitment

(35:31) How accessible is the solar PV industry for new startups & entrepreneurs?

(36:51) Speculations on the wider future of the sector

(38:34) Final advice from Dillon

(39:40) Outro

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