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Catalyst

Latitude Media's weekly interview show on the energy transition, covering the technologies, costs and investment behind clean power, the grid, fuels and decarbonization.

278 episodes · 189 hours · since 2021

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Catalyst is filed under climate & energy, supply chain & operations, startups and interviews. Its most recent episode published on , so it is still actively publishing. Listeners have left 281 ratings on Apple Podcasts, averaging 4.9 out of 5.

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  • · 32m

    The geopolitics of rare earth elements

    Ahmad Ghahreman, co-founder and CEO of Cyclic Materials, explains the geopolitical dominance of China in the rare earth element (REE) supply chain and the recent escalation of export controls. He details how China controls 90% of processing and 93% of magnet manufacturing, with a near-monopoly on heavy rare earths like dysprosium and terbium which are critical for high-temperature EV motors. Ghahreman discusses the timeline of Chinese restrictions, from banning technology exports in 2023 to recent controls on oxides, metals, and magnets, and argues that recycling end-of-life products offers a viable path to an ex-China supply chain.

    Sourcing & supply chainPolicy, trade & tariffs
    6 chapters

  • · 36m

    GM's big new battery tech push

    Kurt Kelty, GM's VP of battery, propulsion, and sustainability, explains how GM is commercializing lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) batteries to offer high energy density at lower costs by swapping expensive nickel for abundant manganese. He details the technical hurdles of cycle life and formation time that previously stalled LMR, and how GM’s partnership with LG Energy Solutions and investments in domestic supply chains for materials like nickel and manganese are enabling mass production starting in 2028. Kelty argues that LMR will coexist with high-nickel and LFP chemistries, targeting mid-range EVs where cost and range balance is critical, while LFP remains preferred for stationary storage due to its superior cycle life.

    Batteries & low-power designSourcing & supply chain
    10 chapters

  • · 36m

    Enter the electric supercycle

    Andy Lubershane, head of research at Energy Impact Partners, explains the 'electric supercycle'—a series of interlocking technological flywheels involving solar PV, lithium-ion batteries, EVs, and wide-bandgap power electronics that are accelerating the clean energy transition. He argues that while AI-driven data center demand is creating a severe supply chain bottleneck and price surge, these early investments are scaling technologies like silicon carbide and microgrid controllers that feed back into grid infrastructure and robotics. Lubershane identifies physical transmission corridors as the primary rate limiter for meeting this surging demand, noting that societal resistance to new infrastructure remains the biggest hurdle.

    Energy & climate techSourcing & supply chain
    7 chapters

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  • · 44m

    The truth about data center water usage

    Tim Shedd, founder of Ebullient Insights, explains how the shift from air cooling to single-phase direct-to-chip liquid cooling is transforming data center thermal management. He details how modern GPU racks drawing 220 kW to 500 kW+ require advanced cold plates and manifolds, rendering traditional air cooling obsolete. Shedd argues that while historical data centers used significant water for evaporative cooling, modern designs optimize for higher temperature rejection, drastically reducing water consumption and allowing for closed-loop systems. The discussion also covers the industry's need for greater transparency to address community concerns about local water usage and infrastructure impacts.

    Mechanical engineeringEnergy & climate tech
    6 chapters

  • · 37m

    ERCOT batteries: boom, bust, or rebound?

    Shayle Kann interviews Brandt Vermillion, U.S. market lead at Modo Energy, about the Texas (ERCOT) grid-scale battery market, which has grown from 200 megawatts to 17 gigawatts, causing revenue to plummet by 84% due to ancillary service saturation and energy arbitrage cannibalization. Vermillion explains that while current revenues of ~$30/kW are underwater for most projects, the influx of data center load and the retirement of aging gas plants are expected to restore volatility and revenues by 2029-2030. The conversation details how longer-duration batteries (2.5-4 hours) capture secondary price spikes during extreme weather events like Storm Fern, and how developers are using tolling agreements to bridge the gap until market conditions improve.

    Energy & climate techPricing, margins & unit economics
    8 chapters

  • · 31m

    The rush for clean, on-site power [partner content]

    Aman Joshi, chief commercial officer at Bloom Energy, explains how long interconnection queues and grid constraints are driving data centers and industrial customers to adopt permanent, on-site fuel cell power. He details why the traditional levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) model is misleading for on-site generation, arguing that total delivered cost per watt into the rack—including reliability, community acceptance, and water use—makes Bloom's solid-state fuel cells economically superior to combustion turbines. Joshi highlights that community pushback regarding emissions and water consumption is forcing major projects, such as Oracle's New Mexico deployment, to switch from gas turbines to Bloom's technology to secure permits and social license.

    Energy & climate techPricing, margins & unit economics
    10 chapters

  • · 32m

    Anduril's vision for powering maritime defense

    Dr. Andrew Nuss, head of growth and strategy for the Maritime Division at Anduril, explains the unique energy challenges of maritime defense, where water's density requires 1,000 times more energy for propulsion than air. He details how Anduril optimizes single energy systems for both propulsion and payload sensors, utilizing repackaged lithium-ion cells in pressure vessels or epoxy-potted modules to withstand deep-sea conditions. Nuss highlights the high cost and long timelines of certifying battery systems for naval use, which delays adoption of commercial innovations, and discusses the potential for surface/subsea recharging depots and the renewed interest in nuclear propulsion for high-speed commercial shipping.

    Batteries & low-power designEnergy & climate tech
    8 chapters

  • · 23m

    AMA: Fuel cells, geopolitics, and the solar growth curve

    Shayle Kann, host of Catalyst and investor at Energy Impact Partners, discusses the surprising bipartisan backlash to data center growth, noting that local community opposition has moved faster than expected. He highlights Bloom Energy's success in securing large orders for fuel cells due to favorable permitting and operational data, while arguing that U.S. solar capacity will continue to grow despite tariff challenges. Kann also predicts that massive grid capacity additions are imminent, driven by multi-year regulatory cycles that are finally accelerating.

    Energy & climate techPolicy, trade & tariffs
    6 chapters

  • · 42m

    Do data centers actually increase electricity prices? No...and yes

    Andy Lubershane, head of research at Energy Impact Partners, joins host Shayle Kann to explain the dual impact of data centers on electricity prices: they often lower local utility rates through the 'denominator effect' while driving up global grid costs via supply chain bottlenecks. They discuss how soaring demand for transformers, switchgear, and labor is inflating the cost of new generation and transmission, creating a macroeconomic pressure that offsets local benefits. The conversation also explores strategies to mitigate these costs, including load flexibility, distributed energy resources, and energy efficiency, as well as the political and public perception challenges surrounding data center expansion.

    Pricing, margins & unit economicsSourcing & supply chain
    6 chapters

  • · 47m

    What comes after the data center backlash?

    Brian Janous, co-founder and chief commercial officer of Cloverleaf Infrastructure, discusses the rapid shift in community sentiment from welcoming to opposing data center development, attributing it to the scale of modern AI facilities and a broader backlash against AI itself. He argues that while specific grievances like water use and grid impact are negotiable through transparency and community benefits, the emotional opposition to AI is harder to solve with facts alone. Janous also evaluates emerging alternatives like behind-the-meter generation, underwater data centers, and distributed edge computing, concluding that while some niche solutions may emerge, large-scale terrestrial data centers remain the dominant and most efficient model for the foreseeable future.

    Policy, trade & tariffsEnergy & climate tech
    7 chapters

  • · 40m

    The rise of metal fuels

    Richard Wang, co-founder and CEO of Voya Energy, explains how his company is replacing diesel generators with electrochemical generators powered by aluminum pellets. Wang details why diesel remains dominant due to its high energy density and low cost, but highlights its issues with emissions, noise, and permitting, particularly for data centers. He describes Voya's metal-air cell technology, which offers superior power quality, compact footprint, and zero air emissions, while leveraging low-grade scrap aluminum as a cost-competitive fuel source.

    Energy & climate techMaterials & manufacturing processes
    9 chapters

  • · 39m

    Can AI revolutionize grid operations?

    Josh Wong, CEO and founder of ThinkLabs AI, explains how utility planning is currently siloed, reliant on manual data cleaning, and stuck in a cycle of worst-case scenario studies that identify problems but not solutions. He describes ThinkLabs' physics-informed AI, which trains deterministic models on specific utility data to generate grid solutions in minutes rather than months, drastically reducing interconnection queue times. Wong argues that this technology bridges the gap between planning and operations, enabling continuous real-time analysis and closed-loop feedback to improve reliability and workforce efficiency.

    Connected products & IoTScaling production
    7 chapters

Every episode

278 episodes with a summary and chapters, by year.

202647 episodes
  1. 8 OctThe truth about data center water usage44m
  2. 1 OctERCOT batteries: boom, bust, or rebound?37m
  3. 28 SeptThe rush for clean, on-site power [partner content]31m
  4. 24 SeptAnduril's vision for powering maritime defense32m
  5. 17 SeptAMA: Fuel cells, geopolitics, and the solar growth curve23m
  6. 10 SeptDo data centers actually increase electricity prices? No...and yes42m
  7. 3 SeptWhat comes after the data center backlash?47m
  8. 27 AugThe rise of metal fuels40m
  9. 20 AugCan AI revolutionize grid operations?39m
  10. 13 AugIs now the time for DERs to scale? [re-published]42m
  11. 11 AugCritical Capital: Senator Tillis' case for "all-of-the-above" energy31m
  12. 6 AugThe electrician shortage slowing the AI boom34m
  13. 30 JulThe commercial battery comeback44m
  14. 23 JulThe multi-billion dollar promise of vehicle-to-grid integration34m
  15. 16 JulWhen will quantum computing have its breakout moment?40m
  16. 9 JulInside the AI power wars43m
  17. 1 JulInside the most sophisticated plan for solar geoengineering37m
  18. 25 JunHow data centers are complicating transmission expansion30m
  19. 18 JunEnter the electric supercycle36m
  20. 11 JunHow China is reshaping the global auto market34m
  21. 4 JunSurprising trends in global electricity generation44m
  22. 28 MayBuilding inference data centers on the high seas48m
  23. 21 MayA blueprint for scalable fusion power40m
  24. 14 MayInside the global fertilizer crunch36m
  25. 7 MayCracking the code on autonomous trucking43m
  26. 30 AprHow AI is modernizing EPCs34m
  27. 23 AprInside Google’s massive AI capex (live)35m
  28. 16 AprHow Base Power plans to use its fresh $1B [re-published]39m
  29. 9 AprThe rise of flexible data centers43m
  30. 6 AprFrontier Forum: Why clean energy capital boomed in a volatile year [partner content]33m
  31. 2 AprBuilding a domestic nuclear fuel supply chain38m
  32. 30 MarBattery booms and the rise of flexibility [partner content]30m
  33. 26 MarThe state and future of nuclear waste34m
  34. 19 MarScaling America's domestic solar supply chain40m
  35. 12 MarAI scaling pathways: on grid, on edge, off grid, off planet42m
  36. 10 MarFrontier Forum: How VPPs earn grid-scale trust [partner content]35m
  37. 5 MarDigging deep for super hot geothermal36m
  38. 25 FebVolts crossover: Six big energy questions1h 04m
  39. 19 FebThe rise of grid power electronics with Drew Baglino50m
  40. 12 FebPJM and ERCOT navigate a capacity rollercoaster40m
  41. 5 FebThe path to market for new nuclear reactors34m
  42. 29 JanThe rise of permissionless DERs35m
  43. 22 JanMore 2026 trends: Solar costs, oil oversupply, and the startup slump25m
  44. 20 JanA ‘rain delay’ for the energy transition [partner content]19m
  45. 15 Jan2026 trends: Gas turbines, Texas’ load queue and China electrifies46m
  46. 8 JanThe VC case for 'full stack deeptech'52m
  47. 2 JanHow AI is changing weather forecasting44m
202562 episodes
  1. 26 DecThe gas turbine crunch38m
  2. 18 DecWill inference move to the edge?47m
  3. 11 DecCan AI revolutionize EPC?35m
  4. 4 DecWho benefits from the AI power bottleneck?34m
  5. 20 NovLooking for a turnaround in transmission29m
  6. 18 NovNew Mexico proves America can still build [partner content]31m
  7. 13 NovDriving down the cost of green hydrogen41m
  8. 6 NovInside a $300 million bet on AI for physical R&D36m
  9. 30 OctUnpacking DOE's proposal to transform data center interconnection40m
  10. 23 OctFive big questions about the future of energy44m
  11. 21 OctFrontier Forum: The new power map for AI infrastructure36m
  12. 16 OctCalibrating hype with Akshat Rathi41m
  13. 15 OctHow insurance can narrow the valley of death [partner content]26m
  14. 9 OctHow Base Power plans to use its fresh $1B39m
  15. 6 OctFrontier Forum: A new playbook for clean energy growth31m
  16. 2 OctThe new wave of DERs39m
  17. 25 SeptAg residue and carbon removal35m
  18. 18 SeptIs now the time for DERs to scale?41m
  19. 12 SeptWhen to colocate data centers with generation36m
  20. 4 SeptAMA: Geoengineering, nuclear, power prices, and more42m
  21. 28 AugThe mechanics of data center flexibility36m
  22. 21 AugThe Green Blueprint: Terrawatt Infrastructure’s billion-dollar strategy35m
  23. 14 AugThe case for sodium-ion45m
  24. 7 AugExplaining the ‘Watt-Bit Spread’42m
  25. 31 JulPJM and the capacity crunch31m
  26. 24 JulRepurposing EV batteries for grid storage27m
  27. 17 JulFive big questions emerging from the OBBB44m
  28. 10 JulTumult in residential solar34m
  29. 3 JulFresh intel from state utility regulatory filings36m
  30. 26 JunGM's big new battery tech push36m
  31. 19 JunThe story of steam32m
  32. 12 JunThe state of play of data center development36m
  33. 5 JunThe gas turbine crunch39m
  34. 29 MayHow geothermal gets built32m
  35. 22 MayWhat to make of Trump's deep-sea minerals push35m
  36. 20 MayA former race car engineer on battery safety and supply chains [partner content]26m
  37. 15 MayTerrawatt Infrastructure’s billion-dollar strategy36m
  38. 9 MayThe U.S. nuclear groundswell38m
  39. 6 MayFrontier Forum: Unlocking next-generation VPPs26m
  40. 1 MayCatalyst Live at SF Climate Week44m
  41. 24 AprThe geopolitics of rare earth elements32m
  42. 23 AprWhat’s next for the battery storage boom? [partner content]20m
  43. 17 AprServing data center load with carbon capture37m
  44. 10 AprHow climate disasters are shaping insurance markets33m
  45. 7 AprFrontier Forum: Future-proofing data center power infrastructure28m
  46. 4 AprSpecialized AI brains for physical industry37m
  47. 27 MarThe potential for flexible data centers31m
  48. 21 MarFrontier Forum: How tax credit transfers are reshaping energy finance34m
  49. 20 MarThe coming robotics wave43m
  50. 13 MarAn ode to electrochemistry35m
  51. 11 MarHow AI is solving real utility challenges [partner content]17m
  52. 6 MarA skeptic’s take on AI electricity load growth54m
  53. 27 FebCultivated meat’s “trough of disillusionment”41m
  54. 20 FebThe promise and perils of sodium-ion batteries44m
  55. 13 FebThe case for colocating data centers and generation44m
  56. 6 FebMore 2025 trends: DeepSeek, plug-in hybrids, and curtailment47m
  57. 4 FebAre utilities ready to fully harness demand flexibility? [partner content]30m
  58. 30 Jan2025 trends: aerosols, oil demand, and carbon removal33m
  59. 23 JanThe climate-ag grab bag38m
  60. 16 JanFOAK tales55m
  61. 9 JanMaking DERs work for load growth38m
  62. 2 JanLithium’s wild ride36m
202460 episodes
  1. 26 DecDrew Baglino on Tesla’s Master Plan1h 02m
  2. 19 DecScaling low-carbon products with book and claim systems35m
  3. 12 DecWhat went wrong at Northvolt?37m
  4. 10 DecHow cyber attacks could threaten the energy transition [partner content]23m
  5. 5 DecExplaining the 'Watt-Bit Spread'40m
  6. 2 DecFrontier Forum: Why utilities should go big on VPPs27m
  7. 28 NovFrom biowaste to “biogold”40m
  8. 21 NovTEA breakdown: green ammonia and synthetic methane40m
  9. 14 NovGetting heat pumps right41m
  10. 7 NovFixing the refrigerant problem28m
  11. 31 OctWhy climate tech startups get this one thing wrong49m
  12. 24 OctThe unexplored frontier of methane removal40m
  13. 22 OctFrontier Forum: An energy-first approach to data centers27m
  14. 17 OctThe complex path to market for low-carbon cement38m
  15. 10 OctUnpacking China’s cheap battery costs45m
  16. 8 OctGiving tribes a stake in the critical minerals boom [partner content]18m
  17. 3 OctDAC’s bumpy road to commercial scale40m
  18. 26 SeptAmmonia: the beer of decarbonization53m
  19. 24 SeptThe state of connected DERs [partner content]19m
  20. 19 SeptCan AI revolutionize materials discovery?37m
  21. 12 SeptThe better mousetrap fallacy44m
  22. 5 SeptThe rise of climate adaptation tech37m
  23. 29 AugWhy are we still flaring gas?31m
  24. 23 AugHunting for geologic hydrogen47m
  25. 15 AugThe cost of nuclear44m
  26. 13 AugFrontier Forum: Is America’s green bank ready?33m
  27. 8 AugUnderstanding the transmission bottleneck41m
  28. 2 AugPathways to decarbonizing steel45m
  29. 25 JulThe EV market’s awkward teenage years42m
  30. 18 JulCan chip efficiency slow AI's energy demand?44m
  31. 17 JulThe reshoring of American solar trackers [partner content]20m
  32. 12 JulDecarbonizing the high seas42m
  33. 27 JunGoing deep on next-gen geothermal36m
  34. 20 JunDemystifying the Chinese EV market36m
  35. 13 JunUnder the hood of data center power demand42m
  36. 6 JunDrew Baglino on Tesla’s Master Plan1h 02m
  37. 30 MayHeavy duty decarbonization39m
  38. 28 MayWith Great Power: Why dynamic rates are gaining momentum24m
  39. 23 MayCould VPPs save rooftop solar?41m
  40. 16 MayUnderstanding SAF buyers29m
  41. 8 MayThe news quiz episode!46m
  42. 2 MayCO2 utilization46m
  43. 25 AprBuilding a supply chain for rare earth elements39m
  44. 18 AprHow an obscure, 100-year old law is disrupting U.S. energy40m
  45. 11 AprThe Big Switch: Are Batteries the New Oil?46m
  46. 4 AprThe world of battery recycling36m
  47. 28 MarThe electricity gauntlet has arrived47m
  48. 21 MarDigging into the SEC climate disclosure rules32m
  49. 14 MarClimate tech’s tough year in the public markets40m
  50. 8 MarThe early days of AI on the grid37m
  51. 29 FebThe challenges of building a carbon removal portfolio43m
  52. 22 FebThe electric transformer shortage34m
  53. 20 FebFrontier Forum: Diving into the booming transferable tax credit market27m
  54. 15 FebMore 2024 trends: ESG, carbon certifications, curtailment, and AI42m
  55. 8 Feb2024 trends: batteries, transferable tax credits, and the cost of capital51m
  56. 1 FebWhat’s really happening in the U.S. EV market?36m
  57. 26 JanSolving the cow burp problem42m
  58. 19 JanSourcing biomass for carbon removal48m
  59. 11 Jan2023 climate tech venture investment trends43m
  60. 4 JanFixing the messy voluntary carbon market48m
202351 episodes
  1. 21 DecFinancing first-of-a-kind climate assets46m
  2. 14 DecWhat do you do with a 100-hour battery?49m
  3. 7 DecUpdate: What the new Treasury rules mean for EV supply chains46m
  4. 30 NovEV charging on both sides of the pond38m
  5. 16 NovThe cost of nuclear46m
  6. 9 NovMailbag episode! Interest rates, carbon dioxide removal, load growth, and more53m
  7. 3 NovThe Volts crossover episode1h 07m
  8. 26 OctThe market for microgrids44m
  9. 19 OctThe pace of home electrification36m
  10. 12 OctHow is U.S. industrial policy affecting actual climatetech investment?51m
  11. 11 OctWhat electric forklifts teach us about creative policy [partner content]14m
  12. 5 OctClimate tech startups need strong techno-economic analysis (TEA)48m
  13. 28 SeptReviving the stagnant plant based meat market39m
  14. 21 SeptFixing interconnection42m
  15. 14 SeptStopping geoengineering, by accident45m
  16. 8 SeptThe food-energy nexus38m
  17. 31 AugCan the V2X dream become reality?37m
  18. 24 AugSeeking the holy grail of batteries (Rerun)55m
  19. 17 AugNavigating the electricity gauntlet50m
  20. 10 AugBeaming 24/7 solar… from space47m
  21. 4 AugWith Great Power: What other industries can teach utilities about innovation28m
  22. 27 JulMining the deep sea49m
  23. 20 JulThe good and bad of carbon capture42m
  24. 13 JulThe early days of transoceanic hydrogen transport43m
  25. 29 JunThe fungus among us34m
  26. 22 JunBuilding out a U.S. solar supply chain44m
  27. 15 JunAI for climate: a real world test1h 19m
  28. 8 JunThe carbon market’s quality problem48m
  29. 1 JunKeeping copper from limiting the energy transition49m
  30. 25 MayFour ways to store sunlight57m
  31. 18 MayUnpacking EPA’s newly proposed power emissions rule54m
  32. 11 MayThe great Bitcoin energy debate48m
  33. 4 MayUnderstanding the transmission bottleneck41m
  34. 27 AprThe Carbon Copy: A rogue geoengineering startup sparks worry26m
  35. 20 AprHow to build more hydropower53m
  36. 6 AprWhat the new Treasury rules mean for EV supply chains33m
  37. 30 MarSVB, the banking crisis and climatetech38m
  38. 23 MarBetting big on renewable natural gas43m
  39. 16 MarThe greenhouse gas you don’t know about45m
  40. 9 MarThe Carbon Copy: The great electrician shortage30m
  41. 8 MarA theory of change for climate investing [partner content]23m
  42. 2 MarMore 2023 trends: EVs, onshoring, and the three ages of decarbonization47m
  43. 23 Feb2023 trends: biomass, ESG, batteries and more40m
  44. 16 FebStrong opinions on SMRs45m
  45. 9 FebWhat hydrogen leakage means for the climate42m
  46. 2 FebMailbag episode! Biotech, layoffs, battery recycling and more48m
  47. 26 JanThe journey to monetizing DERs46m
  48. 19 JanThis episode is trash35m
  49. 18 JanIntroducing: With Great Power, a show about the people building the future grid21m
  50. 12 JanNatural gas whiplash44m
  51. 5 JanAmmonia: the beer of decarbonization52m
202251 episodes
  1. 22 DecWhy methane matters45m
  2. 15 DecAdvance market commitments to decarbonize heavy industry52m
  3. 13 DecThe trends shaping the energy transition [partner content]17m
  4. 8 DecSolving the conundrum of industrial heat46m
  5. 1 DecUnpopular solar opinions, 2022 edition44m
  6. 17 NovFixing cement’s carbon problem43m
  7. 10 NovUnleashing the magic of heat pumps41m
  8. 3 NovGetting more energy on the wires58m
  9. 27 OctClimatetech for developing economies48m
  10. 24 OctHow the US climate bill will finance the energy transition [partner content]16m
  11. 20 OctWhat’s holding up hydrogen in Europe?43m
  12. 13 OctWhat climatetech can learn from the oceans37m
  13. 6 OctHow well does soil actually store carbon?35m
  14. 29 SeptIs the Inflation Reduction Act a win for EVs and batteries?44m
  15. 22 SeptColumbia Energy Exchange: Will Putin’s Energy Strategy Backfire?54m
  16. 15 SeptAverting water wars as we decarbonize39m
  17. 9 SeptCould geothermal become a major zero-emissions player?1h 01m
  18. 25 AugThe dirt on soil carbon credits42m
  19. 18 AugBooking your first zero-emissions flight40m
  20. 11 AugWill charging infrastructure be a bottleneck for electric vehicles?44m
  21. 5 AugWhat the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 would mean for climatetech57m
  22. 28 JulWatt It Takes: TeraWatt Infrastructure CEO Neha Palmer42m
  23. 21 JulSeeking the holy grail of batteries51m
  24. 14 JulCrossing the valley of death50m
  25. 7 JulThe Carbon Copy: Get ready for the battery recycling boom21m
  26. 1 JulHow to Save a Planet: Spark Tank! How Do We Solve the Energy Storage Problem?46m
  27. 23 JunWhich tech is overhyped, underhyped and just right?50m
  28. 16 JunMaking sense of solar engineering43m
  29. 13 JunIntroducing Climavores: a new show about food and climate4m
  30. 9 JunFrom biowaste to “biogold”40m
  31. 2 JunClimate tech’s surprising bottleneck – land access39m
  32. 26 MayTapping the goldmine of consumer energy data49m
  33. 19 MayHow will the downturn affect climate tech?44m
  34. 12 MayShayle’s “ask me anything” episode51m
  35. 5 MayGrowing the Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) market51m
  36. 28 AprHydrogen, meet salt cavern45m
  37. 21 AprThe great rush for battery metals59m
  38. 14 AprAlternative protein: it’s what’s for dinner50m
  39. 7 AprCarbon capture and storage is making a comeback36m
  40. 31 MarCan Europe quit Russian fossil fuel by next winter?49m
  41. 24 MarWill this carbon market boom be different?53m
  42. 17 MarWhen will batteries take over the world?58m
  43. 11 MarWhat the grid can learn from the internet1h 00m
  44. 3 MarUnlocking hyper-efficient cooling49m
  45. 25 FebWill advanced reactors solve nuclear's problems?1h 07m
  46. 17 FebA critical tool for scaling climate tech: insurance47m
  47. 10 FebThe Carbon Copy: The lithium land grab in California20m
  48. 31 JanThe future of the home solar market46m
  49. 24 JanThe many pathways to decarbonizing chemicals1h 06m
  50. 18 JanMicrobes, meat and materials: biotech meets climatetech42m
  51. 10 JanInside the Energy Department's loan deal to back hydrogen48m
20217 episodes
  1. 23 DecIs nuclear fusion getting close?47m
  2. 16 DecQuantum computing could be a critical climate solution51m
  3. 9 DecThe future of natural gas46m
  4. 2 DecA bumpy ride toward decarbonizing aviation50m
  5. 18 NovKickstarting a $1 trillion market for carbon removal39m
  6. 11 NovCan 'deeptech' venture capital solve climate change?51m
  7. 2 NovIntroducing: Catalyst w/ Shayle Kann1m

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