SUMMARY

In this episode, hosts Kevin Sturmer and Tim Doling sit down with Michael Larsen—of Larsen Air Conditioning Hire & co-host of The Rental Journal Podcast—to explore how battery energy storage systems (BESS) are transforming the equipment rental landscape. The conversation dives into the real-world benefits of BESS, especially in remote applications across Australia, where reducing fuel use, service intervals, and operational costs is critical. They also tackle broader topics like energy spill, grid limitations, and the global push for sustainability, all while emphasizing practicality, profitability, and the need for energy literacy in driving real change.

TAKEAWAYS

• Energy spill in Australia highlights the need for storage solutions.
• Practical solutions often take precedence over sustainability discussions.
• The energy grid is struggling to keep up with solar power integration, causing energy ‘spill.’
• The rental industry can turn sustainability into a driver of profitability.
• Simplified logistics of deploying and leveraging BESS drives adoption in remote locations.

Get all the details and more at ⁠https://www.LeadingTheCharge.io

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GUESTS

Michael Larsen

Larsen Air Conditioning Hire & Co-Host of The Rental Journal Podcast

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-larsen-lach/

URLs

https://larsenhire.com.au/

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Company: https://www.POWR2.com

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/powr2

Tim Doling: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tdoling

Kevin Sturmer: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-sturmer

DISCLAIMER

Any statements or views expressed by hosts or guests on Leading the Charge are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of POWR2, their partners, or affiliates.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Innovations

02:54 The Role of Battery Energy Storage in Remote Applications

05:58 The Australian Energy Landscape and Its Challenges

08:56 Global Perspectives on Sustainable Energy Transition

11:53 Practical Solutions in the Rental Industry

14:58 Future Trends and Economic Impacts of Sustainability

18:00 Conclusion and Call to Action