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Catalyst with Shayle Kann

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Data Centers
Artificial Intelligence
Decarbonization
Clean Energy
Electric Vehicles
Climate Technology
China
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Energy Storage
Renewable Energy
Climate Change
Natural Gas
Distributed Energy Resources
Biomass
Geothermal Energy
Carbon Removal
Energy Transition
Nuclear Energy
Maritime Shipping
Electrification

A weekly podcast featuring veteran investor Shayle Kann interviewing experts about the state of the energy sector and the technologies powering decarbonization. Shayle Kann is asking the big questions about the ways we power our world: How cheap can clean energy get? Where is the smart money going on new technologies? How will the AI boom both help and hinder us on our journey to decarbonization?... more

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You don’t have to look far to see the vitriol and backlash ignited by the rapid expansion of hyperscaler data centers. While critics and activists tend to focus their ire on resource consumption and residents’ electricity bills, the reality of data c... more

In their early days, data centers were largely welcomed by communities who saw their arrival as an economic boost. Today as concerns around noise levels, power prices, water use, and AI grow, they face fierce opposition.

In this episode, Shayle spea... more

Diesel generators remain ubiquitous because they offer an unusually powerful combination of low cost, high energy density, long-duration storage, and reliable off-grid power. But their pollution, noise, maintenance requirements, permitting challenges... more

Everyone loves to talk about the “broken grid.” But if you look inside a utility’s planning and operations functions, a different picture emerges: infrastructure that is remarkably reliable, built and run by engineers solving impossibly complex probl... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Lubershane
Partner and Head of Research at Energy Impact Partners
Energy Impact Partners
Episode: Do data centers actually increase electricity prices? No...and yes
Richard Wang
Co-founder and CEO of Voya Energy
Voya Energy
Episode: The rise of metal fuels
Josh Wong
CEO and founder of ThinkLabs
ThinkLabs
Episode: Can AI revolutionize grid operations?
Thom Tillis
United States Senator from North Carolina
U.S. Senate
Episode: Critical Capital: Senator Tillis' case for "all-of-the-above" energy
Raymond Hawkins
Chief Customer Officer at Compass Datacenters
Compass Datacenters
Episode: The electrician shortage slowing the AI boom
Tim Hade
CEO of Brightfield Infrastructure; later Senior Vice President at Voltus
Voltus (via acquisition of Brightfield Infrastructure)
Episode: The commercial battery comeback
Steve Letendre
Senior Advisor at the Vehicle-Grid Integration Council and founder/editor of v2gnews.com
Vehicle-Grid Integration Council (VGIC); v2gnews.com
Episode: The multi-billion dollar promise of vehicle-to-grid integration
Bob Sorensen
Chief Analyst for Quantum Computing
Hyperion Research
Episode: When will quantum computing have its breakout moment?
Jeremie Eliahou Ontiveros
Leads data center and energy infrastructure research at SemiAnalysis
SemiAnalysis
Episode: Inside the AI power wars

Host

Shayle Kann
Host of Catalyst, energy investor and journalist known for deep-dive interviews with industry experts.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 776 ratings
  • Soft spoken

    Shayla Kann is knowledgeable on many subjects and soft spoken, I am not an investor I just like to learn about different things .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erd reddy
    United States2 months ago
  • Right? Right? Right?

    Why is Dr.Shafer saying “Right?” so much. Hard episode, right?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WilderLander
    United States6 months ago
  • 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 States8 months ago
  • Excellent show

    In depth, easy to understand and thoughtful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tryitout1992
    United States8 months ago
  • Great energy podcast

    In my top energy podcasts - always learn lots

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fearaschiarrai
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Shows are described as a reliable, deep dive into climate tech and energy infrastructure with actionable takeaways.
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#100
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#129
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#173
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#84
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#40
Hong Kong/Technology

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The rise of metal fuels
Q: What makes aluminum a viable energy carrier for this purpose, and how does the Voya system work?
Aluminum stores energy densely as a solid, can be stockpiled safely, and when used in electrochemical cells reacts with an alkaline electrolyte to release electricity with minimal emissions; Voya uses a pellet-based metal-air electrochemical stack that continuously refuels with aluminum while on standby it remains stable, offering rapid response and high energy density without reliance on gas pipelines.
The rise of metal fuels
Q: Why hasn't there been a strong replacement for diesel yet, and where does aluminum-fueled technology fit in?
The replacement is held back by issues around energy density, safety, procurement, and the lack of a landing-ready solution that matches diesel's total-cost-of-ownership and reliability; aluminum-based metal fuels, especially in an electrochemical architecture, aim to outperform diesel on energy density, safety, and logistically, while enabling on-site, continuous operation.
The rise of metal fuels
Q: Talk to me about the market for diesel generators and why they are so prevalent.
Diesel generators are a global backbone for backup power because they are cheap, dense-energy, simple to operate, and can store fuel on-site, giving true off-grid capabilities with relatively small physical footprints; they also function as a microgrid in a box, which explains their widespread use despite significant downsides.
Can AI revolutionize grid operations?
Q: Can AI also transform operations in real-time?
Yes, AI enables a continuous real-time analysis layer, improves alarm management, supports dispatch decisions, and provides a true autopilot/co-pilot capability for grid operation.
Can AI revolutionize grid operations?
Q: What does AI change in the planning side of utilities?
AI turns long, manual, siloed planning processes into a rapid, data-driven, physics-informed workflow that can run numerous scenarios, reduce restudies, and produce actionable recommendations in minutes.

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

Catalyst features sharp, market-aware conversations with energy investors, policymakers, researchers, and executives about the economics, policy, and technology shaping decarbonization. Episodes frequently center on grid modernization, data-center electricity demand, energy storage economics, AI's impact on energy, and emerging tech like fusion, solar geoengineering, and offshore computing. The show tends to balance rigorous technical detail with practical investment and policy implications, making it valuable for listeners who want actionable insights for strategy, partnerships, and sponsored opportunities in climate tech and energy infrastructure. A notable strength is bringing cross-disciplinary guests who connect policy, finance, and en... more

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