Energy Superheroes

#81: Decarbonizing Off-Grid Power with Sesame Solar - Lauren Flanagan

Our latest Energy Superhero, Lauren Flanagan, is a lifetime entrepreneur and now Co-founder and CEO of energy startup Sesame Solar. Her company is decarbonizing disaster response and off-grid power with 100% renewable mobile nanogrids. With a focus on replacing fossil fuel generators with eco-friendly alternatives, Sesame Solar is part of a global movement towards a low carbon future.

#80: Rethinking Our Relationship with the Planet - Alison Wise

Alison Wise, Founder and Principal of Wise Strategies, shares her rich background in environmental advocacy and her unique insights into sustainable energy. Her consulting firm provides solutions for technology and systems innovation, market analysis, project management, and communication throughout the cleantech sector. In this episode, Alison describes how she got her start in the sustainability space and why she believes we need to fundamentally change our relationship with the planet. 

#79: Why We Need Heat Exchangers for the Energy Transition - Mark Schnepel

Our latest Energy Superhero is Mark Schnepel, CEO and Co-Founder of Heat Recovery Innovations (HRI). With over two decades of experience, HRI specializes in high-temperature heat exchangers for a wide range of applications, pushing the boundaries of efficiency in energy systems. HRI's technology has found use in various sectors, notably in industrial settings, recycling turbine waste heat for water heating, cooling, or steam generation. Additionally, the tech is now proving useful for recycling heat in alternative energy sectors, for things like concentrated solar or nuclear power. 

#78: Fueling the Future, Fossil-Free - Gene Gebolys

Gene Gebolys, President and CEO of World Energy, is considered a global leader when it comes to next generation fuels. For over 25 years, his work at World Energy has driven leading breakthroughs in renewable fuels and helped expand use across the North American continent. Gene founded World Energy in 1998, with the goal of innovating and commercializing a wide range of renewable fuels - from advanced biofuels to SAF to clean hydrogen. Today, they collaborate with top companies and leaders to help implement net-zero solutions, particularly in hard-to-abate industries.

#77: From Farm to Battery: Turning Crop Waste into Energy - Nikita Baliarsingh

Nikita Baliarsingh, Co-Founder of Nexus Power, wants to revolutionize the energy sector - by turning waste into energy. Nexus Power's technology converts agricultural waste into fully biodegradable batteries, both reducing pollution and promoting the circular economy. These fast charging batteries take only 10 minutes to charge and can power up to 450 km in electric vehicle travel. In this episode, Nikita explains how her company's technology is aiding air quality and the energy transition at the same time. 

#78: Rethinking the Beverage Supply Chain – Manuela Zoninsein

Manuela Zoninsein is set on transforming the beverage industry, all while reducing environmental impact and supporting frontline workers. As the CEO and founder of Kadeya, she is helping crack down on single use plastic through innovative beverage vending stations. In this episode, Manuela explains how she is not just offering a product, but a shift in how industries approach hydration and sustainability.

#77: Preventing Another Dieselgate - Nick Molden

Nick Molden, founder and CEO of Emissions Analytics, is promoting public awareness around the issue of automotive emissions. An Honorary Research Fellow at Imperial College London, he is recognized for his expertise in vehicle emissions testing and has significantly contributed to the understanding of real-world emissions data. In this episode, Molden highlights the “Dieselgate” scandal and explains what his company is doing to prevent it from happening again.

#76: Gamifying Environmental Action with NIU Planet – Jose Pere

How can we better encourage individuals to take environmental action? Energy Superhero Jose Pere, CEO and co-founder of NIU Planet, might have the solution. Jose, hailing from a nature-rich upbringing in Ecuador, has channeled his environmental passion into creating an app that makes conservation efforts both engaging and rewarding. In this episode, Jose explains how his company is leveraging the power of gamification and community involvement to create change.

#75: Turning Waste into Hydrogen – Jean-Louis Kindler

As the population continues to climb, we are creating more waste than ever. What if we could convert that waste into something more useful? Energy Superhero Jean-Louis Kindler, CEO of Ways2H, has a solution - hydrogen fuel. His company uses an innovative approach to convert waste into carbon-negative, renewable hydrogen for mobility and power generation. In this episode, Kindler discusses the company's cutting-edge thermochemical process that turns waste into a sustainable fuel source.

#74: Advocating for an RNG Future - Johannes Escudero

What place does renewable natural gas (RNG) have in the energy transition? Our latest Energy Superhero, Johannes Escudero, is the CEO and Founder of the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas. The non-profit advocates for the sustainable development and deployment of Renewable Natural Gas as a critical clean energy technology. In this episode, Johannes outlines the primary advantages of renewable natural gas, as well as some of the key challenges faced in adoption.