The Green Room - Energy Innovation & Renewables Industry Podcast
by Greenwood Academy
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From Mumbai to Microgrids: The Future of Batteries & DC Energy Systems - with Gaurav Gaikwad S2E16
May 7, 2026
1h 37m 52s
The Truth About Batteries, Solar & Energy Standards - with David Minchin (Engineer’s Engineer) S2E15
Apr 30, 2026
1h 45m 42s
Why Your Carbon Footprint Is a Distraction - with Alastair Matcott S2E14
Apr 23, 2026
1h 51m 33s
Living the sustainable life : The Evolution of Energy with Laurie Kane - Solar Plus S2E13
Apr 16, 2026
1h 41m 10s
Solar Carparks, EV Charging & the Rise of Solar Canopies w/ Will Beaumont Canyon Solar S2E12
Apr 9, 2026
2h 16m 08s
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| 5/7/26 | From Mumbai to Microgrids: The Future of Batteries & DC Energy Systems - with Gaurav Gaikwad S2E16 | In this episode, we sit down with Gaurav Gaikwad from Pixii, an electrical engineer whose journey spans from Mumbai’s competitive hustle to Australia’s cutting-edge battery and microgrid industry. From early solar projects in India to large-scale PPAs and now advanced battery systems in Australia, this conversation explores how energy systems are evolving , and why batteries are becoming critical infrastructure. We dive into DC microgrids, community batteries, ... | 1h 37m 52s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | The Truth About Batteries, Solar & Energy Standards - with David Minchin (Engineer’s Engineer) S2E15 | What actually powers the future of energy? In this episode, we sit down with David Minchin, an engineer’s engineer with over 40 years of experience across batteries, solar, telecommunications, and electrical standards, to understand the reality behind modern energy systems. From early off-grid solar in the 1980s to today’s lithium battery boom, David shares a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective on how the industry has evolved… and where it’s heading next. This conversatio... | 1h 45m 42s | ||||||
| 4/23/26 | Why Your Carbon Footprint Is a Distraction - with Alastair Matcott S2E14 | What if everything you’ve been told about your carbon footprint is wrong? In this episode, we sit down with Alastair Matcott from Green Energy Trading to unpack the truth about climate change, clean energy, and the systems driving it all. From calling out the origins of the “individual carbon footprint” narrative to breaking down how renewable energy incentives actually work, this conversation goes deep, with a mix of philosophy, industry insight, and raw honesty. We cover: ✅ Why individu... | 1h 51m 33s | ||||||
| 4/16/26 | Living the sustainable life : The Evolution of Energy with Laurie Kane - Solar Plus S2E13 | Join Laurie Kane from Solar Plus on Season 2 Ep 13 of THE GREENROOM podcast. Laurie is an undisputed Industry veteran who takes us inside his journey. We start in the middle of underground parties in Sydney… rooftops, wild nights, people pushing limits. The kind of chaos that somehow teaches you more than anything structured ever could! The conversation will have twists and turns you wont see coming. Music. Creativity. Trying to make something meaningful… and hitting that wall a lot of peo... | 1h 41m 10s | ||||||
| 4/9/26 | Solar Carparks, EV Charging & the Rise of Solar Canopies w/ Will Beaumont Canyon Solar S2E12 | Discover how solar canopies are transforming the future of commercial solar, EV charging infrastructure, and sustainable design. In this episode, we sit down with Will Beaumont from Canyon Solar to unpack one of the fastest-growing innovations in renewable energy - solar carports (also known as solar canopies). From prefabrication breakthroughs to reducing installation time from months to weeks, this conversation dives deep into how engineering, business strategy, and sustainability intersec... | 2h 16m 08s | ||||||
| 4/2/26 | Haydn Fletcher’s Straight-Talk on Leadership and the Future of Solar S2E11 | What does it take to spend over two decades at the forefront of renewable energy, and still be hungry for more? From selling off-grid systems in the early 2000s to managing gigawatt-scale solar operations, Hayden has seen it all, and tells it exactly how it is. In this episode, we sit down with Haydn Fletcher, a true pioneer of the Australian solar industry and now General Manager at Clenergy. From humble beginnings in regional Victoria to leading global renewable energy operations ac... | 1h 49m 08s | ||||||
| 3/26/26 | Building a Renewable Energy Business in Australia | The Lee Faisal Story S2E10 | Lee’s journey is anything but ordinary! From growing up in Dubai and working his way into business at a young age, to now building a reputation in the Australian solar sector with companies like Canadian Solar and Prana Energy, Lee has carved out a powerful presence in the industry through relentless work ethic, deep technical knowledge, and a genuine passion for renewable energy. Today, Lee is the founder of Amazon Energy, a fast-growing company focused on solar, batteries, EV charging, an... | 1h 39m 42s | ||||||
| 3/19/26 | Understanding the Energy Storage Revolution with Richard Smaldino from EvoPower S2E9 | What does it take to build the next generation of Battery energy storage systems (BESS) powering the renewable energy transition? In this episode of the GREENROOM, we sit down with Richard Maldini from Evo Power - an experienced engineer shaping the future of energy storage, grid stability, and battery technology. From Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries to grid-forming inverters, FCAS markets, and large-scale battery systems, this episode explores the real engineering challenges b... | 1h 45m 08s | ||||||
| 3/12/26 | Inside Australia’s Off-Grid Energy Boom - The Future of Solar Storage with Craig Hunter XESS S2E8 | Craig has spent over 25 years in the Australian renewable energy industry. He founded XESS to build practical energy storage solutions that actually work in Australian conditions. If you’ve ever wondered what it actually takes to build, sell, and support serious off-grid power systems in Australia, this one’s for you. Craig's someone who’s been in the renewables game since the late 90s. He started out winding transformers, worked through the early Selectronic era, helped grow battery... | 1h 20m 52s | ||||||
| 3/5/26 | Engineering the Energy Transition: Inside the Mind Clean Tech Founder Demian Natakhan - Enhar. S2E7 | 🎙️ The Journey of Building an Engineering Company in the Renewable Energy Era What does it really take to build an engineering company from the ground up? And keep it thriving in one of the fastest-changing industries in the world? In this in-depth conversation, Veli chats with Demian Khan to explore the real story behind the evolution of a renewable energy engineering firm, from early curiosity about wind turbines and solar technology, through university and industry experience, to f... | 1h 27m 33s | ||||||
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| 2/26/26 | Wayne Smith - From Cabinet Rooms to Clean Energy: A Senior Voice in Australia’s Transition S2E6 | Is Australia leading the world in renewable energy, or falling behind in climate policy? In this powerful episode of The GREENROOM Podcast, we sit down with Wayne Smith, renewable energy strategist, former political advisor, climate advocate, and long-time leader in Australia’s clean energy transition. From working alongside Anthony Albanese and Peter Garrett to shaping national conversations around renewable energy targets, battery storage, solar policy, and Australia’s emissions trajector... | 1h 32m 46s | ||||||
| 2/19/26 | Recycling, Stewardship & Policy Risk in Australia’s Energy Transition with Darren Johannesen S2E5 | The GREENROOM podcast is joined by Darren Johannesen - Executive General Manager of Sustainability from the Smart Energy Council, for a grounded and wide-ranging conversation on the future of renewable energy, climate responsibility, and the real challenges facing Australia’s clean energy transition. Darren brings a rare mix of strategic foresight, policy experience, and systems thinking, cutting through surface-level climate talk to explore what actually matters: circular economy principles... | 1h 49m 15s | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | Beyond Batteries: Renewables, Philosophy & Why Engineers Think Differently with Gareth Thomas. S2E4 | Welcome to one of the most technically satisfying renewable energy podcasts you’ll hear this year. In this episode of the GREENROOM, we sit down with Gareth Thomas, Application Engineer at DPA Solar, to dive deep into the world of batteries, off-grid power systems, inverter technology, and emerging storage chemistries. If you’re an electrician, solar installer, engineer, energy geek, or someone who genuinely gets excited by the words MPPT curve… buckle up!! ⚡ Topics Covered in This Episode... | 2h 10m 33s | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | Inside Australia’s Renewable Energy Future with Alistair from the Smart Energy Council. S2E3 | Australia’s solar and battery industry isn’t being shaped by opinions: it’s being shaped by policy, regulation, market operators, and the people working behind the scenes to keep the grid optimal! In this episode of the Greenwood Academy Podcast, we sit down with Alistair, a key voice from the Smart Energy Council, to unpack what’s really happening inside Australia’s energy transition from battery rebates to virtual power plants, and the regulatory levers quietly changing the entire industry... | 1h 53m 00s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | Inside Global Renewable Energy Marketing with Samir Jacob - Clenergy Global Director. S2E2 | 🎙️ In this episode of THE GREEN ROOM, we sit down with Samir Jacob, Clenergy Global Marketing Director whose career spans solar, batteries, off-grid systems, manufacturing, and clean energy education. From growing up across India, the Middle East, Europe, and Australia, to shaping some of the most recognised renewable energy brands, Samir’s journey offers rare insight into how the clean energy industry has evolved and where it’s heading next. Unwrap: 🌍 Samir Jacob’s global upbringing... | 1h 31m 44s | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | From Music to Microgrids: Inside the Mind of Renewable Engineer Mohit Kumar. S2E1 | A brand new year 2026 - The Greenwood Academy Podcast returns as we sit down with Mohit Kumar: A-Grade electrician, engineer, and renewable energy specialist to unpack one of the most fascinating journeys we’ve had on the show. What do Indian classical music, Fiji, batteries, FCAS, microgrids, and energy trading have in common? One very switched-on engineer! 🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode: How music and engineering share the same fundamentals (yes, really) Mohit’s journey from F... | 1h 45m 21s | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | Arigo: Ed Bennison on Design, Batteries & the Future of Renewable energy Ep 18. | Ed Bennison - mechanical engineer, industrial designer, renewable-energy gun, and co-founder of Arigo: one of Australia’s most agile and forward-thinking engineering consultancies. In this candid episode, we unpack everything from the collapse of Prana, to building a business from scratch, to the wild realities of grid applications, FCAS batteries, commercial solar design, large-scale construction packs, and what it actually takes to deliver compliant, installer-friendly engineering at... | 1h 44m 39s | ||||||
| 11/27/25 | Bright ideas: Peppa Priestly's marketing approach to Renewables Ep 17. | 🎙️ Peppa’s journey is wild! In the best way. From fearless horse-riding in rural Queensland to running a fast-moving creative agency that builds campaigns across solar, skincare, apparel and everything in between. 🎯 Greenwood Academy sits down with Peppa Priestly from Spark Marketing to learn about: - Why real, imperfect content is outperforming polished brand videos - The psychology behind fonts, proportions & visual cues that convert - How to build long-lasting B2B c... | 1h 37m 15s | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | Venezuala to Australia: Passion, Grit and Solar Innovation - Andres Rastelli Ep 16. | 🎙️ From Venezuela to Australia: Passion, Grit, and Solar Innovation ☀️ In this episode, we sit down with Andres Rastelli, Business Development Manager at Clenergy, whose energy could power a small city. From his wild childhood in Venezuela to becoming one of Australia’s most passionate renewable energy advocates, Andreas brings stories that will make you laugh, think, and maybe even crave a good cup of coffee. We dive into: 🌎 His journey from Caracas to Melbourne ☕ The science, art, a... | 1h 47m 46s | ||||||
| 10/30/25 | From Backyard Gardens to Global Solar Giants: George Phani's Journey Ep 15. | From backyard lemon trees to nuclear reactors and everything solar in between! In this episode, Veli sits down with George Phani, veteran of Australia’s solar industry and current Business Development Manager at Yingli Solar, for a no-nonsense, deeply personal, and occasionally hilarious journey through the evolution of photovoltaics. George shares: 👉 His early days tinkering with applied physics and working at Australia’s only nuclear reactor. 👉 How Australia almost led the global solar re... | 1h 52m 00s | ||||||
| 10/16/25 | The Structural Reality of Renewable Installations with Sanna from Gamcorp Ep 14. | 🎙️ The engineer’s edge: Sanna from Gamcorp unpacks structures, solar, and the art of doing things properly. In this episode, we sit down with Sanna Afshar, Director of Operations at Gamcorp, to dive deep into the engineering side of solar and renewable energy systems. From his family’s incredible journey fleeing Iran in the 1980s to his rise as one of the industry’s most passionate and insightful structural engineers, this chat goes way beyond beams and bolts. THE GREENROOM explores: ... | 1h 29m 57s | ||||||
| 10/8/25 | Best Practice Engineering Compliance vs Roof Install Realities with Gamcorp and Greenwood Academy | Greenwood Academy partners with Sanna from Gamcorp to discuss best practice on one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of the solar and renewable energy industry: structural safety. Together, they break down what installers , designers , and engineers should look for when assessing rooftops and structures before any solar installation. The conversation sheds light on key factors such as wind loading, fixing methods, roof integrity, and certification requirements - ... | 1h 44m 11s | ||||||
| 10/2/25 | Renewable Energy Insights with Emily Skehill - Solar, Policy & Leadership Ep 13. | Emily’s story is a powerful look at what it takes to lead in the fast-changing world of renewable energy. From her early start in policy and trading to driving innovation in electrification and clean technology, Em has built a career defined by resilience, insight, and a commitment to real impact. In this episode, she shares her journey through the solar industry, the lessons learned from leadership roles, and her passion for shaping smarter energy solutions. With a mix of pragm... | 1h 53m 02s | ||||||
| 9/18/25 | Thomas Bywater on High-Efficiency Panels, Back Contact Tech & Solar 3.0 Ep 12. | Welcome to the world of advanced solar technology with Thomas Bywater, a multilingual solar and electrical engineer whose career spans cutting-edge cell manufacturing, large-scale renewable projects, and industry-shaping innovation. From mastering Mandarin in high school to working alongside pioneers at the University of New South Wales, Thomas has been at the forefront of solar’s evolution — from PERC to TopCon to Back Contact technology. In this episode, we unpack the science behind... | 1h 01m 12s | ||||||
| 9/4/25 | Gil Rhodes - Commercial solar and the life and times of a RPEQ Ep 11. | 🎙️ In this episode of the GREENROOM, we sit down with Gil Rhodes – engineer, trainer, and founder of AGR Electrical – for one of the most technical yet practical conversations we’ve ever had. From the origins of PowerCAD software and why it’s essential for large-scale solar design, through to the real-world challenges of AC/DC cabling, derating, switchboards, and compliance, this podcast is packed with lessons for anyone serious about solar and electrical engineering. Expect to learn: ✅ Whe... | 2h 14m 51s | ||||||
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