About this episode

Dr. Ryan Wartena discusses clean energy frameworks and the future of renewable energy in film and events.

Dr. Ryan Wartena — PhD electrochemical engineer and battery innovator — joins Mark and Zena on The Tie-In to break down the clean energy framework any production can use today. This Best Of episode covers Ryan's two-question energy-budgeting framework, the difference between power and energy, the "magic trick" strategy for converting renewable-energy skeptics, and why he believes we'll reach 500% renewable energy in our lifetime. Perfect for sustainability professionals, event producers, film production managers, facility directors, energy managers, and anyone trying to move their operation off diesel. Topics: clean energy framework, energy budgeting, power vs energy explained, battery storage, Burning Man carbon inventory, renewable energy film production, sustainable events, energy awareness, solar power, carbon accounting, clean energy transition, electrochemical engineering, virtual power plants, diesel generator alternative ⚡ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: — The two questions that right-size any clean energy system from scratch — The difference between power and energy — and why it matters for every production — Why solar + battery has reached cost parity with diesel — The "magic trick"…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mark Rabin, Zena Harris

Guest: Dr. Ryan Wartena

Topics covered

• clean energy framework
• energy budgeting
• renewable energy
• sustainable events
• solar power

Keywords

• energy budgeting
• power vs energy
• battery storage
• renewable energy film production
• carbon accounting

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Organizations: Burning Man, YouTube

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