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Battery Supply Chains
Electric Vehicles
China
Carbon Removal
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Inflation Reduction Act
Critical Minerals
Sustainable Forestry
Photosynthesis
U.S. Energy Market
Rare Earth Elements
Renewable Energy
Climate Change
Carbon Capture
Offshore Wind Industry
Jones Act
CO2 Utilization
Rooftop Solar
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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Yesterday, Base Power announced a $1 billion series C, giving the residential battery company an eye-popping $4 billion post-money valuation. Base manufactures, installs, owns, and operates residential batteries — a vertical integration strategy that... more

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After the failure of federal climate legislation in 2010, clean energy advocates realized they had to look elsewhere for momentum. The result was a shift toward states and regional markets — and the creation of Advanced Energy United, a trade group b... more

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Demand response was the original distributed energy resource. In its early days, it was surprisingly manual: a grid operator would call up a large load, like a factory, and request a few hours of reduced demand during peak times.

Fast forward to tod... more

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Agricultural byproducts like corn stover, wood chips, and soybean husks typically get left to decompose and release carbon dioxide. Don’t call them “waste” though; some farmers use these byproducts as field cover to improve soil health. And industry ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Lara Pierpoint
Managing Director of the Trellis Climate Program at Prime and host of The Green Blueprint.
Trellis Climate Program at Prime
Episode: AMA: Geoengineering, nuclear, power prices, and more
Varun Sivaram
Founder and CEO of Emerald AI
Emerald AI
Episode: The mechanics of data center flexibility
Landon Mossburg
CEO and co-founder of Peak Energy
Peak Energy
Episode: The case for sodium-ion
Steve Piper
Research Director for North American Power and Renewables
S&P Global
Episode: PJM and the capacity crunch
Colin Campbell
CTO of Redwood Materials
Redwood Materials
Episode: Repurposing EV batteries for grid storage

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

5.0 out of 5 stars from 727 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

Listeners Say

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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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#33
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#74
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#106
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#171
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Frontier Forum: A new playbook for clean energy growth
Q: What are the crucial priorities, policy priorities for tackling affordability specifically that you're focused on?
O'Neill mentions the need for regulatory efficiency, future-proof utility spending, and the importance of state energy goals aligned with low-cost solutions.
Frontier Forum: A new playbook for clean energy growth
Q: Where do we go from here?
O'Neill emphasizes the importance of investing heavily in states and regions as the solution to the current challenges in clean energy.
How Base Power plans to use its fresh $1B
Q: What are you learning about how utilities think about a fleet of distributed batteries as a capacity product?
Utilities are beginning to appreciate that a fleet of distributed batteries can be just as capable and reliable as conventional utility-scale power plants.
How Base Power plans to use its fresh $1B
Q: How do you think you will be able to get a landed megawatt of energy storage at the residential scale that is cheaper compared to utility scale?
Vertical integration allows us to streamline costs significantly compared to traditional methods of deploying utility-scale projects.
How Base Power plans to use its fresh $1B
Q: Let's start by having you do the Base Power elevator pitch.
Base Power is an energy technology company that aims to save homeowners money on power bills while providing reliable energy solutions that include battery storage.

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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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1. Zach Dell
2. Heather O'Neill
3. Dana Guernsey
4. Peter Reinhardt
5. Lara Pierpoint
6. Varun Sivaram
7. Landon Mossburg
8. Steve Piper

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