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Carbon Removal
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Decarbonization

Investor Shayle Kann is asking big questions about how to decarbonize the planet: How cheap can clean energy get? Will artificial intelligence speed up climate solutions? Where is the smart money going into climate technologies? Every week on Catalyst, Shayle explains the world of climate tech with prominent experts, investors, researchers, and executives. Produced by Latitude Media.

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Even as momentum grows for U.S. nuclear, the fuel supply chain is often overlooked. This dynamic is shifting as the industry wakes up to critical choke points and a heavy reliance on countries like Russia for enrichment. As America aims to reduce geo... more

Battery markets have a pattern: They boom, capital floods in, prices collapse, and then the cycle starts again.

So as storage becomes more important than ever, how do we maximize revenue and deliver needed flexibility?

In this episode, Stephen Lace... more

The nuclear power sector is gaining a lot of momentum. But even as SMRs continue to flourish, the Department of Energy’s reactor pilot program moves forward, and decommissioned plants come back online, the question of what to do with nuclear waste ha... more

Despite the dark cloud of federal policy hanging over the solar industry, skyrocketing load growth is driving demand. The question is whether supply can keep up.

In this episode, Shayle talks to Scott Moskowitz — VP of market strategy and public aff... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Moskowitz
Vice President of Market Strategy and Public Affairs at Qcells; Chair of the Board at SEIA
Qcells; SEIA
Episode: Scaling America's domestic solar supply chain
Amin Vahat
Google's Chief Technologist for AI Infrastructure
Google
Episode: AI scaling pathways: on grid, on edge, off grid, off planet
Jake Elder
Senior Vice President of Research and Innovation
Energy Impact Partners
Episode: AI scaling pathways: on grid, on edge, off grid, off planet
Stacy Phillips
Managing Director of Customer Load Management at Duke Energy
Duke Energy
Episode: Frontier Forum: How VPPs earn grid-scale trust [partner content]
Seth Frader-Thompson
Co-Founder and President of EnergyHub
EnergyHub
Episode: Frontier Forum: How VPPs earn grid-scale trust [partner content]
Carlos Araque
CEO and co-founder of Quaise Energy
Quaise Energy
Episode: Digging deep for super hot geothermal
Drew Baglino
Founder and CEO of Heron Power
Heron Power
Episode: The rise of grid power electronics with Drew Baglino
Paul Segal
CEO of LS Power
LS Power
Episode: PJM and ERCOT navigate a capacity rollercoaster
Katy Huff
Associate Professor at the University of Illinois and former Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy at the Department of Energy
University of Illinois
Episode: The path to market for new nuclear reactors

Host

Shayle Kann
Host of Catalyst;Latitude Media

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 761 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Great info about new energy and AI tech, policy and economics. Easy to listen ti and understand. Even though hosted by a VC guy it is actually less wonky than the journalist hosted competition (Volts)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChowderSoundersFan
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent show

    In depth, easy to understand and thoughtful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tryitout1992
    United States3 months ago
  • Great energy podcast

    In my top energy podcasts - always learn lots

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fearaschiarrai
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Never not interesting

    Every episode - great guests, great insights. Highly recommended. Thank you for sharing Shayle.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A&J£G
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great show.

    This is the most informative climate tech show available. Excellent. Always interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EJ109994567
    United States2 years ago

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High-quality production and a track record of strong guest curation help sustain trust and interest.
The host drives clear, insightful questions without being overly technical for new listeners.

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AI scaling pathways: on grid, on edge, off grid, off planet
Q: Is orbital compute a plausible long-term path or a speculative endgame?
Orbital compute presents enormous challenges in heat dissipation, maintenance, and launch logistics, making it unlikely to be the cheapest or fastest option in the near term, though it could emerge as part of a diversified global compute strategy in the longer horizon if several technical and logistical hurdles are solved.
AI scaling pathways: on grid, on edge, off grid, off planet
Q: What role could edge compute realistically play in the near term?
Edge has potential for latency-sensitive applications, but its cost effectiveness at scale is uncertain, and the most compelling edge deployments may be mid-sized and geographically strategic rather than widespread; overall, edge may be the slower-moving part of the mix unless a clear speed advantage emerges.
AI scaling pathways: on grid, on edge, off grid, off planet
Q: What are the core constraints on grid-connected hyperscale data centers?
Transmission timelines and power delivery bottlenecks are primary constraints, with five-to-seven-year timelines for transmission upgrades and concerns about generation capacity, power quality, and social license shaping where and how fast these sites can be built.
The rise of grid power electronics with Drew Baglino
Q: What challenges are you facing in the traditional transformer market?
The transformer market is struggling with prolonged lead times due to increased demand from aging infrastructure, unaligned regulatory changes, and reluctance of manufacturers to over-invest based on past boom-and-bust cycles.
The rise of grid power electronics with Drew Baglino
Q: What drove the supply chain scale up for silicon carbide?
The supply chain for silicon carbide has matured significantly due to its adoption in electric vehicles and as a power semiconductor platform, evolving from negligible use in 2010 to now supporting a range of applications.

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Catalyst offers in-depth conversations with top minds in climate tech, energy markets, and AI-enabled decarbonization. Episodes consistently cover electrification, grid modernization, policy impacts, and the economics of clean energy, often featuring operators, researchers, and investors who can translate complex tech and policy into practical opportunities for industry players. The show's strength lies in high-signal guests from utilities, startups, and large tech firms, delivering hard questions about cost, feasibility, and timelines in the energy transition. Listeners are likely looking for actionable insights, market signals, and inspiration from leaders shaping the future of clean tech and climate policy.

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