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Episode 105: Liz Allan and Johan du Plessis - Transforming Home Heating with tepeo's ZEB and Thermal Storage

10 Sep 2024

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We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 105: Liz Allan and Johan du Plessis - Transforming Home Heating with tepeo’s ZEB and Thermal Storage.Liz Allan speaks to Johan du Plessis, CEO and founder of tepeo, a company revolutionising home heating with its groundbreaking product, the ZEB, a zero-emission boiler. Johan delves into the innovative concept of storing cheap electricity from the grid into a high-density thermal battery, offering a fresh alternative to traditional heating systems. They discuss the urgent need for diverse and adaptable home heating solutions to tackle domestic carbon emissions in the UK. Johan sheds light on the barriers and misconceptions surrounding heat decarbonisation, emphasizing the shortcomings of the one-size-fits-all approach.Johan du Plessis Bio:Johan du Plessis began his career as an engineer with a strong oil and gas industry background. He worked internationally with BP, involving projects in the Shetlands and Korea. In 2014, seeking a more meaningful direction in his career, Johan undertook a global cycling journey that inspired him to shift his focus towards solving pressing energy issues. During his consulting years, Johan became deeply engrossed in the challenges of managing low-carbon electricity grids amid the transition from centralised generation to renewables and decentralised energy sources. His experiences and insights fuelled his commitment to addressing these critical issues, driving his career toward finding innovative solutions for a sustainable energy future. Johan du Plessis Links:Website: https://www.tepeo.comTwitter: https://x.com/tepeoheatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tepeoheatLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johan-du-plessisEpisode Keywords:Thermal batteries, cheap electricity, home heating, domestic carbon emissions, heat pumps, decarbonisation, innovative heating solutions, fiscal support, boiler upgrade subsidies, zero-emission boilers, high-density thermal storage, renewable sources, thermal storage lifespan, energy-dense storage,  home heating technology, low carbon solutions, gas industry misinformation, Tepeo, ZEB boilerSupport the showIf you enjoyed this episode of Electric Evolution, please take a moment to leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and enables more people to discover valuable insights from our amazing guests.Click the link below to find out how to add a review on Apple or Spotify https://bit.ly/4dtiMJK The Electric Evolution Podcast is proudly produced by Podforge, helping purpose-driven voices be heard. Links for Full Circle CI:Visit our website: https://fullcircleci.co.uk/podcasts Electric Evolution LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electric-evolution-podcast Support our podcast here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/electricevolutionpodcast

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