🌏 Join Mick Liubinskas from Climate Salad as he interviews Thomas Nann, CEO of Allegro Energy, a pioneering Australian cleantech company redefining energy storage with long-duration batteries!

Discover how Allegro Energy is tackling the challenges of renewable energy integration with innovative flow battery technology. Thomas shares his inspiring journey from academia to entrepreneurship, discusses the limitations of lithium-ion batteries, and highlights Allegro's global ambitions. Learn about their partnership with Origin Energy, Australia's leadership in cleantech, and the essential role of collaboration in building a climate-positive future.

🎯 Key Topics:

• The founding story of Allegro Energy

• Why long-duration batteries are critical for renewables

• Overcoming the limitations of lithium-ion batteries

• Partnering with utilities like Origin Energy

• Australia’s role as a global cleantech leader

• Expanding globally and scaling climate solutions

• Advice for aspiring climate entrepreneurs

⏱️ Timeline:

00:24 The Story Behind Allegro Energy

01:18 Why Long-Duration Batteries Are Key to a Renewable Future

03:19 The Transition from Academia to Entrepreneurship

05:08 Lithium-Ion Limitations and the Case for Flow Batteries

07:26 Partnership with Origin Energy and Its Importance

10:12 The Challenge of Matching Supply and Demand in Renewable Energy

12:35 Leveraging Newcastle’s Industrial Expertise for Cleantech Innovation

15:08 Global Opportunities for Australian Climate Tech

17:42 Australia’s Role as a Renewable Energy Leader

20:18 Expanding Allegro Energy’s Reach Beyond Australia

23:14 Government Support and Cleantech R&D in Australia

26:05 Advice for Aspiring Climate Entrepreneurs

28:14 How Transferable Skills Are Powering Cleantech Growth

30:48 Closing Thoughts: Collaboration and Optimism in Climate Tech

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