"The number one export of North Korea is cybercrime."

In the first episode of 2025 of Raw Green, Francesco De Lieto sits with Uri Sadot, Cybersecurity Program Director of SolarEdge Technologies ( https://www.solaredge.com/en ), to discuss the increasing threat of cyber attacks on renewable energy systems, particularly solar power plants.

They explore the vulnerabilities of these systems, the role of cybersecurity in companies like SolarEdge, and the differing regulatory approaches between the EU and the US.

The conversation highlights the potential catastrophic consequences of cyber attacks on energy grids, the motivations behind such attacks, and the importance of identifying vulnerable components within energy systems. 

The dialogue also explores the dual nature of AI as both a beneficial and potentially harmful technology, emphasizing the necessity for responsible development and implementation in the energy sector.

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In this conversation, Francesco De Lieto sit down with Michael Kohler, founder of Silent Yachts (https://silent-yachts.com/), discussing the evolution of sustainable yachting.

Michael shares his journey from sailing enthusiast (over 75.000 miles around the globe) to innovator in electric propulsion and solar energy integration in yachts.

He reflects on the challenges and triumphs of introducing a new paradigm in the marine industry, the design process of creating a fully electric yacht, and the economic implications of adopting such technologies. The conversation highlights the growing acceptance of sustainable practices in yachting and the future of eco-friendly boating.

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In this episode, Francesco De Lieto engages with Dr. Jason Huang, founder and CEO of TS Conductor (https://tsconductor.com/), to explore the complexities of the electricity grid, its challenges, and the innovative solutions offered by TS Conductor that attracted the interests of investment firms of the caliber of Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Edison International to name few.

They discuss the grid's role in clean energy transition, the bottlenecks in power transmission, and how advanced conductor technology can enhance grid capacity. The conversation also touches on the slow adoption of new technologies in the utility industry, the economic implications of green technologies, and the future of energy solutions.

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In this episode of RAW GREEN, Francesco De Lieto speaks with Daniel Levene, co-founder of Two Blues Solar (https://twobluessolar.com/), about the rapid growth of solar energy and the unique business model of their company, which funds 100% the installation of rooftop solar on commercial and industrial properties.

They discuss the challenges of solar adoption, the potential of rooftop solar in the UK, the role of batteries, and the concept of transition finance in renewable energy. The conversation also touches on the future of solar pricing, supply chain challenges, and the expansion into other technologies beyond solar.

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And we are back!

After a break we are happy to be back in studio and in this episode of Raw Green, Francesco De Lieto sits down with David Kendall, CEO of Optima Yachts (https://www.optima-yachts.com/), about the future of sustainable and electric boating.

They discuss the growth of the electric boat market, the challenges of adopting new sustainable materials, and the importance of government incentives. David shares insights from his journey as an aeronautical engineer to developing electric yachts, emphasizing the need for innovation in the marine industry.

The conversation also touches on the shore infrastructure required for electric boating, the potential of hydrogen as an alternative fuel, and the environmental benefits of electric propulsion.

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The shipping industry is trying to find the best solution to tackle emissions. What if the solution comes from something invented thousands of years ago?

Our guest today is George Thompson, the CEO and founder of GT Wings (https://www.gtgreentechnologies.com/), a UK-based startup, developer and inventor of the AirWings, a wind propulsion system designed to achieve up to 30% in fuel savings and emission reductions.

For thousands of years, humans have harnessed the power of the wind to navigate the oceans. Ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Phoenicians, and Babylonians were among the pioneers of this technology, using sails to explore new lands, trade goods, and connect cultures across the seas.  

As we face the challenges of climate change and seek sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels, wind propulsion is experiencing a renaissance. New technologies are emerging, combining the ancient art of sailing with cutting-edge innovations to create more efficient and environmentally friendly shipping solutions. 

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In this episode of Raw Green, Francesco De Lieto sat down with Ing. Pellegrino Guerriero, engineering project manager of The MED Wind project in Italy, ( https://medwind.it/en/) developed by Renexia Group (https://renexia.it/en/) , the largest floating wind farm project in the world and a significant potential source of electricity for the country.

Developing floating wind farm projects poses challenges at every step, requiring a pioneering spirit, innovative thinking, and a great team.

With Pellegrino we will discuss about what it takes to develop a project of that scale, which involves among other things, extensive surveys, environmental impact assessments, and collaboration with various stakeholders. The project takes into account also what is outside the mere energy production including measures to protect marine life, such as using black blades to prevent bird collisions, sensors to track marine life and creating a foundation to involve fishermen in the project.

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Are electric buses better than hydrogen ones?

In this episode of Raw Green, Francesco De Lieto sat down with Wolfram Sparber and Gianluca Grazieschi from EURAC Research (https://www.eurac.edu/en) about their research, a LCA comparing hydrogen, electric and internal combustion public transportation buses in the province of Bolzano, Italy.

The discussion extends to the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to sustainable transportation, including the need for infrastructure, maintenance considerations, and the potential economic benefits.

Plus, what are the countries in Europe where the adoption rate of sustainable public transportation is more advanced? And, should EU slow down on ESG (over)regulation and focus more on opportunities development?

Listen to the full episode and here below some more material from Wolfram and Gianluca:

The comparative LCA on Electric vs Hydrogen vs Diesel buses:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352484723009770

Profiles and charging strategies for different EVs:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352152X24019741?ref=pdf_download&fr=RR-2&rr=89d9e7b06f3b0e6f

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Lab-grown meat, also known as cultivated meat, is a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional animal agriculture. We discussed lab-grown meat with Dr. Elliot Swartz from the The Good Food Institute (https://gfi.org/) a non-profit at the forefront of developing alternative protein technologies, including plant-based meats, fermentation-derived foods, and cultivated meat.

One of the the biggest challenges in scaling up cultivated meat is reducing costs and making it affordable for consumers. While some companies have received regulatory approval for their products, large-scale production and availability in supermarkets are still a few years away.

Plus, how are conventional meat producers interacting with this novel industry?

Are we gonna have lab-grown seafood soon as well?

Listen to the full episode and here below some more material from Dr. Elliot:

Cost of cultivated meat:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBntwqsLb2U

The environmental impacts of cultivated meat:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDgOXqM4MuY

A Life Cycle Assessment done on cultivated meat:

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11367-022-02128-8

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For the first episode of RAW GREEN about water, we are very happy to host Johanna Mattsson, the CEO of Nordaq (https://nordaq.com/), a Sweden-based company that, since its inception, has helped avoiding the use of 5.7 billion water bottles.

With Johanna we will discuss the environmental impacts of bottled water, Nordac's patented filtration system, and the barriers to the adoption of sustainable solutions, such as the price of plastic and political decisions.

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