Best Grid Iron Podcasts (2025)

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From Solar’s 90% Cost Crash to AI’s Energy Surge: The Economics Driving Climate Tech 1:02:03

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Solar panel costs have dropped 90% in the past two decades, transforming clean energy from subsidy-dependent to economically viable on its own. If we care about scaling climate tech, we need to understand the role of economics, policy, and geography in shaping which solutions thrive. In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett …

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Ep 11 - Play On With Daz & K.B 31:50

22d ago31:50

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Daz & KB talk the weekly wrap from the games last weekend and a preview to to this weeks finals.By Darin Compt

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Ep 11 - Play On With Matthew Hyde 27:22

25d ago27:22

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Matthew Hyde talks about his victory against Banyule and also the next few weeks of finals.By Darin Compt

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93% Lower Impact: The Tech Making Sustainable Fashion Competitive 50:55

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The fashion industry produces 97 million tons of waste each year, and is responsible for 10% of global emissions and 20% of freshwater pollution. If we care about our planet, we need to take a closer look at sustainable fashion, and that is where Ravel enters the picture. In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett welcomes Rav…

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Ep 10 - Play On With Ricky Nixon - The First Player Agent 42:52

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Ricky Nixon – Behind the Business Man That Built the First Player Management Empire Step inside the untold story of Ricky Nixon – the man who transformed Australian sport by building the country’s first true player management empire. From his early days in football to signing some of the biggest names in the game, this is more than a career retrosp…

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Ep 9 'Play On' Interview local legend with Matthew Dennis 36:05

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On this episode we discussed football with arguably the greatest local footballer of all time Matthew Dennis as he approached his 450th A Grade game.By Darin Compt

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Cryo-Compressed Hydrogen: Solving America’s 50 GW Diesel Generator Problem 45:01

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In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett welcomes Ted McKlveen, co-founder and CEO of Verne, to discuss hydrogen’s rising role in clean power generation. They dive into Verne’s cryo-compressed hydrogen storage technology and its potential to replace diesel generators, especially in data centers and remote areas. Ted explains…

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Ep 8 Weekly Wrap with Jimmy Atkins, Paul Derrick & KB 1:12:37

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Ep 7 Weekly Wrap with Jimmy Atkins, Paul Derrick & KBBy Darin Compt

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Play on Ep 7 Broadford FNC Coach & Former AFL Hawthorn & Nth Melbourne - Nathan Thompson 35:32

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Broadford FNC Coach & Former AFL Hawthorn & Nth Melbourne - Nathan Thompson talking about Broadford's re-entry in to local football in the Bendigo Football Netball League after two years in recess.By Darin Compt

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Ep 6 Weekly Wrap with K.B, Nick Kerr & Nick Rutley 1:08:02

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Ep 6 Weekly Wrap with K.B, Nick Kerr VP of Old Pariadians & Montmorency coach Nick Rutley.By Darin Compt

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The Forgotten 25%: How Project Canary Is Detecting Climate's Methane Impact 54:17

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In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett welcomes William Foiles, CEO of Project Canary, to discuss how advanced sensors and AI software are transforming methane emissions detection. They explore the evolution from custom hardware to integrated data platforms, the urgency of addressing methane's climate impact, and pragmatic…

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Ep 5 Weekly Wrap with Heath Scotland, Nick Kosmas & Kasey Duncan. 1:00:55

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Weekly Wrap with Heath Scotland, Nick Kosmas & Kasey Duncan.By Darin Compt

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Ep 4 Weekly Wrap with K.B, Pete Rawley & Christina Polatajko 1:07:02

2M ago1:07:02

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This week show wraps up Division 1,2 & 3 for the weekend on July 18, 2025 and our special guest K.B, Pete Rawley (Ivanhoe President) & Christina Polatajko (Hurstbridge Assistant Senior Coach).By Darin Compt

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Tackling 8% of Global Emissions: Making Iron Sustainable One Atom at a Time with Sandeep Nijhawan 50:32

2M ago50:32

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In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett sits down with Sandeep Nijhawan, CEO and Co-founder of Electra, to explore how his team is reinventing steel production. Their low-temperature electrowinning process converts iron ore into steel at just low temperatures, utilizing renewable electricity to reduce emissions in one of th…

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Ep 3 Division 1 & 2 NFNL 7-7-2025 31:57

3M ago31:57

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Daz & K.B Talk Division 1 & 2 of the NFNL round 12By Darin Compt

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11 Climate Hardware Companies Saving Our Planet in 2025 24:31

3M ago24:31

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As we move through 2025, climate hardware is no longer a promise for the future; it’s happening now. In this special episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett revisits 11 trailblazing guests who are turning bold ideas into real-world impact. From ocean carbon measurement to truck electrification, next-gen cement, and even cooling the…

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Ep 2 Division 2 & 3 NFNL 29-6-2025 25:35

3M ago25:35

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Daz & J.K talk Division 2 NFNL Footy Results from the weekend! Our podcast sponsor is Aussie Green Lighting https://www.aussiegreenlighting.com.au/By Darin Compt

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Ep 1 Division 1 NFNL 29-6-2025 15:42

3M ago15:42

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A catch up on division 1 NFNL football from the weekend of the 28th June 2025By Darin Compt

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Gigatons of Impact: Why Climate Hardware Needs Catalytic Capital 47:48

3M ago47:48

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In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett sits down with Johanna Wolfson, Co-founder and General Partner at Azolla Ventures, about the critical role of catalytic capital in scaling hardware climate solutions. Johanna explains why traditional VC models often fail to support breakthrough technologies and how Azolla's mission-dr…

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70% Emissions Cut by Electrifying Trailers: The Green Future of Trucking 41:17

4M ago41:17

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In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett sits down with Jason Chua, Chief Product Officer at Range Energy, about a breakthrough in sustainable trucking. Discover how Range's electrified trailer retrofit cuts emissions by up to 70%, without replacing existing trucks. Jason shares how this smart, cost-effective solution helps …

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Cleaning America’s 500,000 Toxic Land Sites: The PFAS Breakthrough 40:42

4M ago40:42

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What if highly contaminated land could be safely and efficiently restored for productive use? In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett talks with Randol Aikin, founder of Remedy Scientific, about revolutionizing land remediation. With over 500,000 contaminated sites across the U.S., Aikin explains how robotics, AI, and conta…

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10x Grid Storage: How Mesh Batteries Are Revolutionizing Home Energy 41:08

5M ago41:08

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In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett talks with Cole Ashman, CEO and founder of Pila Energy, about how his company is making home energy resilience affordable and accessible. Their innovative mesh battery system provides backup power during outages, enhances solar energy usage, and supports grid stability, all at a fract…

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Decarbonizing Heavy Industry: Antora Energy’s 2400°C Thermal Batteries 37:44

5M ago37:44

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In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett talks with Nehali Jain, Chief of Staff at Antora, a company on a mission to decarbonize heavy industry with thermal batteries. They explore how renewable electricity can be stored as heat in carbon blocks reaching 2,400°C—cheaper and more scalable than fossil fuels. Learn how this bre…

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Igniting the Future: Fusion Power and the Road to Clean Energy with Scott Mercer 51:07

6M ago51:07

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In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett talks with Scott Mercer, Founder and CEO of Focused Energy, about the future of nuclear fusion. They explore how laser-driven fusion, inspired by breakthroughs at Lawrence Livermore Labs, could offer limitless clean power by the 2030s. From physics to commercialization, Mercer shares …

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Reinventing Cement: The Breakthrough That Could Cut 8% of Global Emissions with Greg Williams 48:24

6M ago48:24

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In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett talks with Greg Williams, VP of Product at Sublime Systems, about their groundbreaking low-carbon cement. They discuss how Sublime’s electrochemical process eliminates fossil fuel kilns and limestone-derived emissions, tackling 8% of global CO2 output. Greg shares insights on scaling …

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Stratospheric Mirrors from Aerosol Injections: Make Sunsets' Approach to Cooling Earth 57:09

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In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett talks with Luke Iseman, founder of Make Sunsets, about tackling climate change through stratospheric aerosol injection. They explore the challenges of scaling hardware solutions, the urgency of immediate climate action, and the ethical debates around geoengineering. Luke shares his vi…

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Storing Clean Energy with Air & Water: Hydrostor’s Game-Changing Tech 44:02

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In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett sits down with Curtis VanWalleghem, Co-Founder and CEO of Hydrostor, to discuss how compressed air energy storage can revolutionize renewable energy. Hydrostor's innovative underground caverns store air and water to provide long-duration, cost-effective energy storage—solving the inte…

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Revolutionizing Ocean Data: Scaling Climate Solutions with Allan Adams of Aquatic Labs 54:04

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In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett interviews Allan Adams, founder and CEO of Aquatic Labs, about revolutionizing ocean measurement technology. Allan shares his journey from theoretical physics professor to climate tech innovator, inspired by the urgent need to protect marine ecosystems. They discuss Aquatic Labs’ inno…

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Transforming Cooling Systems for Energy Efficiency and Global Impact with Ross Bonner 45:17

8M ago45:17

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In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett sits down with Ross Bonner, CTO and co-founder of Transaera, to discuss innovative solutions for energy-efficient air conditioning. They explore the critical role of cooling in combating climate change, the equity challenges in access to climate technologies, and Transaera’s use of me…

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The Deep Tech Revolution: Solving Climate Change with Five Industry Leaders 55:13

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In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, recorded on the sidelines of the New York Climate Week, host Dylan Garrett moderates a compelling panel discussion on the role of deep tech in addressing the climate crisis. Joining him are Colin Campbell, SVP of Technology at Cambridge Consultants; Trudy Wang, VP of Innovation at Hala Technologies; Lis…

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What It’s Really Going to Take to Save the Planet: Lessons from 2024 27:46

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We can turn the pages of our calendar, but the chapter on climate change is far from over. While 2024 was the hottest year on record, we also witnessed extreme weather events, ringing up a cost of more than $1 billion each. But in the face of all these challenges, it seems that inspiring action still speaks the loudest. In this year-end special of …

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The Future of Energy: Generating Sustainable Natural Gas with Casey Handmer of Terraform Industries Part 2 37:18

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In this second part of Hardware to Save a Planet, Dylan continues his conversation with Casey Handmer, Founder of Terraform Industries. Casey and his team at Terraform are scaling technology to produce cheap natural gas with sunlight and air. Join us as we explore innovative solutions for sustainable energy. If you missed part one of the discussion…

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Turning Air, Water, and Sunlight into Natural Gas: Casey Handmer’s Vision for Sustainable Energy Part 1 34:40

10M ago34:40

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Welcome to this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. In this first of a two-part episode, Dylan chats with Casey Handmer, Founder of Terraform Industries. Casey and his team at Terraform are scaling technology to produce cheap natural gas with sunlight and air. Join us as we explore innovative solutions for sustainable energy. Casey shares how Ter…

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Fostering a Circular Carbon Economy with Direct Air Capture: Insights from Rob van Straten of Skytree 41:59

10M ago41:59

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"Our approach focuses on creating modular DAC systems that can be deployed where needed most. This decentralization allows for rapid scaling and adaptation to various climates, helping us contribute to the larger goal of CO2 removal much more quickly than traditional, large-scale systems." Rob van Straten, CEO of Skytree. In this episode of Hardwar…

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Sustainable Kitchens: Smart Induction Stoves for Fighting Climate Change with Sam D’Amico 53:30

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In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, Dylan talks to Sam D’Amico, Founder and CEO of Impulse, Dylan chats with Sam about Impulse’s electric induction stove with built-in battery storage designed to reduce household reliance on the grid. They explore how this innovative stove combines high performance and precise temperature control, bringin…

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Seabound’s Bold Approach to Carbon Capture in Shipping with Alisha Fredriksson 43:00

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“Shipping drives 90% of the world's economy. It's our most efficient way to move things around the world, better than land or air shipping, but it still emits around 3% of global CO2. Because of that, ship owners face growing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from regulations, customers, and shareholders.” Dylan Garrett In this episode of…

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Decarbonizing Water Heating with Intelligent Water Heaters: Insights from Michael Rigney of Cala Systems 48:10

12M ago48:10

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Residential water heating accounts for 3% of all US greenhouse gas emissions and 19% of home energy use, which means it uses a large chunk of a home's energy while adding emissions to our environment. An intelligent heat pump-based water heater is a step in the right direction on both fronts. In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, Dylan talk…

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The Climate Hardware Playbook: Strategies for Founders and Investors with Christian zu Jeddeloh and Sophia Escheu 50:46

12M ago50:46

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In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, Dylan interviews Christian zu Jeddeloh and Sophia Escheu about their newly developed Climate Hardware Playbook, designed to help founders build and scale climate tech startups. They discuss key challenges facing climate hardware companies, including the European funding gap, the chicken-and-egg problem …

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Turning Idle Wells into Renewable Power Solutions with Kemp Gregory of Renewell Energy 41:38

1y ago41:38

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Energy storage is a vital cog in building a sustainable grid. It helps us manage the intermittent supply of renewable energy from wind and solar energy sources. Our guest today brings a unique solution to energy storage by repurposing idle gas and oil wells for gravity energy storage. Welcome to this special episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Jo…

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Advancing Soil Carbon Measurement for Sustainable Food Systems with Chris Tolles of Yard Stick 42:10

1y ago42:10

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Access to economically viable solutions to measure soil carbon at scale is a game changer in our ability to improve our food systems and also improve our land's ability to store carbon. Welcome to this special episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Joining us today is Chris Tolles, Co-Founder and CEO of Yard Stick, a company on a mission to reduce s…

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Maintaining Green Space Sustainably: Jack Morrison on the Impact of Scythe Robotics 39:32

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Welcome to this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Joining us today is Jack Morrison, Co-Founder and CEO of Scythe Robotics, a green company on a mission to provide the most advanced and sustainable autonomous technology for maintaining off-road environments. The company’s autonomous all-electrical robots bring sustainability to the lawn mowing …

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Climate Tech Innovations and Local Manufacturing for Global Impact with Laura Teicher of FORGE 42:07

1y ago42:07

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Welcome to this special episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Joining us today is Laura Teicher, President and Executive Director at FORGE, a nonprofit on a mission to help innovators with physical products navigate the journey from prototype to commercialization and impact—at scale. Join us as we discuss the challenges and benefits of bringing phy…

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Cooling Earth by Using Mirrors to Reflect Sunlight with Dr. Ye Tao, Founder and Executive Director of MEER 49:07

1y ago49:07

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Welcome to this special episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Joining us today is Dr. Ye Tao, Founder and Executive Director of MEER, a company that uses mirrors at scale to reflect sunlight and mitigate the impact of global warming. Join us as we discuss the innovative concept of MEER and its potential to combat climate change. Dr. Tao shares his …

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Solving the Hydrogen Storage and Transport Challenge with Natasha Kostenuk, Founder and CEO of Ayrton Energy 37:04

1y ago37:04

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Welcome to this special episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Joining us today is Natasha Kostenuk, Founder and CEO of Ayrton Energy, a company with the solution to overcome the traditional Hydrogen storage and transportation challenges with their Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC) invention. Join us as we discuss the importance of hydrogen as…

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Plasma Tunnel Boring Machines to Revolutionize Energy Transmission: Insights from Troy Helming, Founder and CEO of EarthGrid 45:31

1+ y ago45:31

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Welcome to this special episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Joining us today is Troy Helming, Founder and CEO of EarthGrid, a company that uses patented plasma boring technology to dig tunnels that carry power cables from remote clean energy generation points to the grid and onto the end user. Join us as we delve into the world of tunnel-boring m…

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Deep Sea Mining: A Responsible Approach to Resource Extraction with Oliver Gunasekara 45:05

1+ y ago45:05

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Welcome to this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Our guest today is Oliver Gunasekara, Co-Founder and CEO of Impossible Metals Inc., a company focused on responsible seabed mining to drive a transition to circularity in mining. Join us as we discuss the controversial topic of deep-sea mining and its potential impact on the environment. Oliver …

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Nurturing Companies that Have a Net Positive Impact on Nature: Insights from Tom Chi of At One Ventures 1:03:42

1+ y ago1:03:42

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Welcome to this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Our guest today is Tom Chi, Founding Partner of At One Ventures, a VC with the mission to invest in companies that work towards a world where humanity has a positive impact on nature. Tom's background includes being an astrophysicist and electrical engineer, developing products at Microsoft and …

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The Role of Energy Storage Systems in Combating Climate Change with Mike Wietecki of Powin and John Thomas of ESS 53:58

1+ y ago53:58

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Welcome to this special episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Today, we are at the Wings Conference in Portland, Oregon, where Dylan is joined by Mike Wietecki of Powin and John Thomas of ESS for a live panel discussion. Both Powin and ESS are engaged in deploying battery energy storage systems on the grid. Join us as we delve into the crucial role…

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Marine Electrification to Reduce Costs and Environmental Damage: A Conversation with Marcelino Alvarez, CEO of Photon Marine 49:32

1+ y ago49:32

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Welcome to this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Today, we’re looking at the potential of electrifying ships, hauling cargo, and those involved in tourism to cut up to 3% of the emissions of greenhouse gases on water. If cars can go green, why not ships? Joining me today is Marcelino Alvarez, CEO of Photon Marine, a company manufacturing elect…

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50th Episode Special: Checking in with early guests Accelerate Wind, Charm Industrial, and Heirloom 49:16

1+ y ago49:16

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Welcome to this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. To mark our 50th episode, we decided to bring back a few of our earliest guests to talk about all things climate tech, and what has changed since our last chat. Erika Boeing of Accelerate Wind expands on bold new developments in turbine technology; Heirloom’s Noah McQueen shares the opening of H…