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Battery Supply Chains
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Carbon Removal
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Inflation Reduction Act
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Photosynthesis
Sustainable Forestry
U.S. Energy Market
Rare Earth Elements
Renewable Energy
Climate Change
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Jones Act
Offshore Wind Industry
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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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After years of stalled transmission buildout, there are new signs of progress. Earlier this month, SPP approved $8.6 billion in transmission projects across 14 states. Major plans are emerging in MISO, PJM, and ERCOT. Despite the DOE canceling its lo... more

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Across the country, people are asking the same question: why is it so hard to build in America?

From transmission lines to clean energy factories, projects are taking longer, costs are rising, and frustration is growing. But in New Mexico, two cabin... more

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A few years ago, industry and political leaders embraced hydrogen as a solution to a laundry list of hard-to-abate decarbonization challenges — steel production, ammonia production, and more. But hydrogen failed to come down in costs and policymakers... more

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A big problem with using artificial intelligence to discover new materials? It struggles to predict beyond its training data. That means AI might be better at optimizing known materials than discovering entirely new ones — like a room temperature sup... more

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Recent Guests

Raffi Garabedian
CEO of Electric Hydrogen
Electric Hydrogen
Episode: Driving down the cost of green hydrogen
Dogus Cubuk
Co-founder of Periodic Labs and former researcher at Google DeepMind
Periodic Labs
Episode: Inside a $300 million bet on AI for physical R&D
Allison Clements
Former FERC commissioner, now partner with digital infrastructure advisory firm ASG and principal of 804 Advisory.
ASG
Episode: Unpacking DOE's proposal to transform data center interconnection
KR Sridhar
CEO of Bloom Energy
Bloom Energy
Episode: Frontier Forum: The new power map for AI infrastructure
Akshat Rathi
Senior reporter at Bloomberg News and host of the Zero Podcast
Bloomberg
Episode: Calibrating hype with Akshat Rathi
Zach Dell
Co-founder and CEO of Base Power
Base Power
Episode: How Base Power plans to use its fresh $1B
Heather O'Neill
CEO of Advanced Energy United
Advanced Energy United
Episode: Frontier Forum: A new playbook for clean energy growth
Dana Guernsey
Co-founder and CEO of Voltus
Voltus
Episode: The new wave of DERs
Peter Reinhardt
Founder and CEO of Charm Industrial
Charm Industrial
Episode: Ag residue and carbon removal

Host

Shayle Kann
Shayle Kann is an investor focusing on climate technology and sustainability, leading discussions that probe into the opportunities and challenges in decarbonizing different sectors. He brings expertise in evaluating clean energy solutions and fostering strategic investments in the climate space.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 734 ratings
  • Great energy podcast

    In my top energy podcasts - always learn lots

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fearaschiarrai
    United Kingdoma year 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
  • Sourcing Biomass

    70 % of municipal solid waste is biomass yet it is not even mentioned in your podcast as a potential source. Also, you did not mention direct sequestration of biomass. Please look at our website for details on how to sequester biomass.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Evan Nyer
    United States2 years ago
  • Topic power beaming

    Sanjay well spoken and very knowledgeable about the space base solar power technology. I learned something I didn’t know about. Thanks to Kaan for bringing him to the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tomcruse123
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners highlight the informative nature of the show, often remarking on its depth and ability to make complex topics accessible.
Many reviews appreciate the blend of engaging discussions and actionable insights, reinforcing its value for professionals in climate tech.
The podcast is recognized as a go-to source for timely and relevant information on clean technology and energy solutions, marking it as a favorite among industry professionals.
Audiences note the importance of the topics covered, emphasizing their relevance in the current climate discourse and policy landscapes.

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#39
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#87
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#79
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#224
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#114
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#215
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Driving down the cost of green hydrogen
Q: Why do you retain optimism about this market?
There is a clear path to achieving cost parity with fossil fuel alternatives in several target markets and overall positive trajectory of climate innovations.
Driving down the cost of green hydrogen
Q: What does the market look like for good and what drives its demand?
The market currently relies heavily on policy support in Europe and needs to achieve fossil parity for practical competitiveness.
Driving down the cost of green hydrogen
Q: What's the solution to the CAPEX problem?
The solution includes making electrolyzer systems denser and modular, allowing better control of construction and overall system costs.
Driving down the cost of green hydrogen
Q: To what would you ascribe the bubble bursting?
The bubble burst due to high cost of green hydrogen, political climate changes affecting investment, and unrealistic expectations about market demands and technology capabilities.
Inside a $300 million bet on AI for physical R&D
Q: How likely do you think it is that you will discover a room temperature superconductor?
Doj believes it is challenging but not impossible, emphasizing that breakthroughs require significant research and experimentation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Catalyst

What is Catalyst about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content revolves around pressing issues facing the climate tech landscape, examining multiple facets of clean energy innovations, such as distributed energy resources, data center technologies, and electric vehicle infrastructure. Through in-depth conversations with industry experts, the narrative explores not only the technical aspects of emerging technologies like sodium-ion batteries and AI-driven energy systems but also the regulatory and economic challenges that accompany the transition to a sustainable future. The discussions emphasize a balance between technological advancements and practical implementability in real-world scenarios. Unique to this series is its structured yet conversational format, allowing for thoughtful explor... more

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5. Akshat Rathi
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7. Heather O'Neill
8. Dana Guernsey

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