Clean Power Hour
How Economics Drive the Clean Energy Transition with Rick Wrenn | EP251
24 Dec 2024
Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague brings you Rick Wrenn, author of "A Pragmatist's Guide to Energizing the U.S.A.", to explore the economic forces driving America's energy transition. Rick, who has a specialty compounds and operations management background, brings a fresh perspective to the energy conversation by focusing on the numbers rather than political rhetoric.The discussion delves deep into why wind, solar, and battery storage are increasingly winning on pure economics against traditional energy sources. Wrenn shares fascinating insights about the rapid growth of utility-scale battery storage since 2020 and explains why battery technology is becoming a game-changer for grid reliability. The conversation also covers the evolution of electric vehicles, the role of responsible fossil fuel usage during the transition, and the future of emerging technologies like sodium-ion batteries.Whether you're an energy professional, business owner, or simply interested in understanding the forces shaping our energy future, this episode offers valuable insights into why market forces, not just environmental concerns, are driving the clean energy revolution. Tune in to hear a pragmatic, numbers-based discussion about one of the most significant economic transitions of our time.Social Media HandlesRick WrennA Pragmatist’s Guide to Energizing the USA Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email [email protected] Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: [email protected] Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America’s number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com
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