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  • Smarter Spaces: Building Intelligence with Clairco | Spill the C #14

    Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!

    This time, we’re heading indoors — to unpack how clean air, smart sensors, and intelligent automation are reshaping the buildings we live and work in.

    Aayush Jha, Co-founder and CEO of Clairco, joins me to break down how their plug-and-play platform is transforming air quality, energy consumption, and space utilisation inside commercial buildings — all without any capex-heavy upgrades. We explore how Clairco is turning everyday spaces into intelligent environments using air purification, real-time sensors, and occupancy-based automation — to help businesses save energy, boost comfort, and build climate resilience from the inside out.

    00:00 – Introduction

    02:00 – Aayush’s Journey from Law to Climate Entrepreneurship

    04:30 – The Evolution of Clairco: Air Quality to Energy Efficiency

    10:30 – The Importance of Occupancy Detection in Buildings

    14.10 – Trends in the Smart Buildings Space

    18:45 – The State of the HVAC Industry

    21:20 – Clairco’s Solutions and Their Impact on Building Management

    28:50 – Privacy in Occupancy Sensing

    31:00 – Comprehensive Air Quality Monitoring, HVAC Optimization and Efficiency

    34:50 – Target Segments and Market Efficiency

    42:05 – Clairco’s Client Impact Story

    45:05 – Future Plans and Market Expansion

    47:20 – Life Outside of Being a Founder

    Aayush Jha, Founder and CEO at Clairco

    LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/aayush-jha


    Website: https://www.clairco.in/

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

    🎬Edited by: Purajit Sonowal

    🌿Studio Host: The Studio by Copper+ClovesThe Studio offers a vibrant, multi-use space designed to promote wellness and community engagement — offering Yoga/Pilates and Muay Thai classes, a plant-based café, co-working space, and rental opportunities for anyone looking to host private events or simply wondering where to schedule their next client photoshoot.

    Website: https://copperandcloves.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestudiobycopperandcloves/?hl=en

    📌 Relevant Links & Resources:

    WHO’s global air quality guidelines and pollutant thresholds for healthier indoor environments >> https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/345329/9789240034228-eng.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

    IEA’s overview of the global buildings sector — trends, emissions, and pathways >> https://www.iea.org/energy-system/buildings

    ScienceDirect paper on occupancy sensing in buildings >>https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378778818333176

    49 min
  • The New Mix: Bio-Based Concrete with GreenJams | Spill the C #13

    Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!

    This time, we’re talking buildings buildings — but from the ground up. Cement and concrete are responsible for 8% of global emissions, and still don’t get enough attention in climate discourse.

    I sat down with Tarun, Founder and CEO of GreenJams, to explore how their carbon-negative building material, Agrocrete®, is turning agri-waste into high-performance, cost-efficient bricks and blocks. We unpack the science behind carbon sequestration in construction, the trust gap in India’s built environment sector, and what it takes to mainstream material innovation in such a legacy-driven space.

    00:00 – Introduction

    02:10 – Tarun’s Journey into Green Building Innovation

    14:55 – The State of the Construction Industry

    16:15 – Embodied Carbon and Cement’s Climate Footprint

    18:30 – Why It’s a Value-Driven Market, Not Just Price Sensitive

    26:20 – How Agrocrete® Is Made (and What It’s Replacing)

    30:05 – Working with Agri-Waste & Farmer Incentives

    32:05 – What It Means to Be Carbon-Negative

    35:05 – Functionality & Performance of Agrocrete®

    39:02 – Who’s Buying It: Early Adopters

    46:10 – The Regulation Problem: Why New Materials Can’t Get Certified

    51:30 – What’s Next for GreenJams

    53:00 – Closing Reflections


    Tarun Jami, Founder at GreenJams

    LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/tarunjami

    Website: https://greenjams.org/

    LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/thegreenjams


    🎬Edited by: Purajit Sonowal


    🌿Studio Host: The Studio by Copper+ClovesThe Studio offers a vibrant, multi-use space designed to promote wellness and community engagement — offering Yoga/Pilates and Muay Thai classes, a plant-based café, co-working space, and rental opportunities for anyone looking to host private events or simply wondering where to schedule their next client photoshoot.

    Website: https://copperandcloves.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestudiobycopperandcloves/?hl=en


    📌Relevant Links & Resources:

    GreenJams’ product technical comparison sheet >> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O_UE1yv5ntFoNxi8CHVLjokUv3mauryt/edit?gid=367233856#gid=367233856

    A summary of India's major green building certificationsystems>> https://www.commercialdesignindia.com/insights/9050-a-summary-of-all-the-indian-rating-systems-for-green-buildings

    A paper on Science Direct which provides a comprehensive analysis of decarbonising cement andconcrete production >> https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352710224004297

    Shakti Foundation’s snapshoton the current state of the brick industry + environmental impacts>>  https://shaktifoundation.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Roadmap-for-promoting-Resource-Efficient-Bricks-in-India-Summary-report.pdf

    UN GlobalABC’s insights into India’s building sector, fromhousing gaps to environmental impacts >> https://globalabc.org/resources/publications/building-market-brief-india

    55 min
  • AI at the Helm: Decarbonizing Industry with LivNSense | Spill the C #12

    Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!

    In this episode, we dive into the industrial heart of the climate challenge - where emissions are high, processes are complex, and change has been slow.

    Avnish, Founder and CEO of LivNSense, joins me to unpack how their Green-AI platform is enabling “hard-to-abate” sectors to cut emissions — without overhauling infrastructure. We explore how LivNSense combines AI, digital twins, and predictive analytics to deliver operational efficiency and climate impact — and why behavioural change, trust in data, and regulatory alignment are just as critical as the tech itself.

    00:00 – Introduction

    01:33 – Avnish’s Journey from Tech Leadership to Climate Entrepreneurship

    09:15 – Why Industrial Decarbonization is So Hard to Solve 10:40 – Regulations & India’s Global Standing

    14:50 – Digital Twins + Real-World Use Cases

    17:00 – What “Industry 5.0” Really Means for Net-Zero

    18.40 – AI in Industry: Where It Works and Why It’s Gaining Traction, Digital Twins,

    23:40 – Inside the GreenOps™ Platform

    28:45 – Data Trust, Privacy & the Complexity of Industrial Systems

    32:05 – From Compliance to ROI: How Industrial Clients See Value

    34.45 – Decarbonizing at Scale: Customer Segments, Other Stakeholders, Infra, and Collaboration

    50:10 – How LivNSense Helped a Client Cut Emissions

    53:40 – What’s Next for LivNSense

    56:13 – Life as a Founder & Final Reflections

    Avnish Kumar, Founder and CEO at LivNSense

    LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/avnish-kumar-a86544

    Website: http://www.livnsense.com/

    LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/livnsense-technologies-pvt-ltd

    🎬Edited by: Purajit Sonowal

    🌿Studio Host: The Studio by Copper+Cloves

    The Studio offers a vibrant, multi-use space designed to promote wellness and community engagement — offering Yoga/Pilates and Muay Thai classes, a plant-based café, co-working space, and rental opportunities for anyone looking to host private events or simply wondering where to schedule their next client photoshoot.Website: https://copperandcloves.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestudiobycopperandcloves/?hl=en

    📌Relevant Links & Resources:McKinsey’s report on Decarbonizing India that outlines key strategies to enable a net-zero transition across industry, energy, and infrastructure: https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/business%20functions/sustainability/our%20insights/decarbonizing%20india%20charting%20a%20pathway%20for%20sustainable%20growth/decarbonising-india-charting-a-pathway-for-sustainable-growth-full-f.pdf?shouldIndex=false

    PwC’s 2024 State of Decarbonization Sector Insights that breaks down how global industries are progressing toward net-zero: https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/esg/library/assets/pwc-state-of-decarbonization-sector-insights-new.pdf

    Rockwell Automation’s Pathways to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonization that identifies five operational strategies for heavy industry to cut emissions: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-in/company/news/press-releases/pathways-to-accelerate-industrial-decarbonization-report.html

    Climate Insider’s 2025 AI in Climate Tech Outlook: https://climateinsider.com/2025/02/02/the-integration-of-ai-in-climate-tech-where-are-we-in-2025/

    1 hr
  • Inside the Pack: Advancing Battery Innovation with Hastin| Spill the C #11

    Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!

    This time, we’re unpacking what it really takes to manufacture next-gen battery systems in India’s evolving ecosystem.

    I sat down with Amit from Hastin Energy to explore how they’re pushing the frontiers of battery innovation with immersion-cooled packs, their in-house Battery Management System (BMS), and the Optimus Analytics platform — all built to help customers optimize performance, enhance safety, and predict cell life like never before.

    Tune in as we go deep into the engineering behind lithium-ion packs for some of the most demanding real-world use cases — from unmanned vehicle systems to commercial EVs — all designed and manufactured right here in India.

    00:00 – Introduction

    01:55 – Amit’s Journey into Battery Tech & Climate Innovation

    08:23 – India’s Battery Ecosystem: Where It Stands Today

    10:35 – Building in a China-Dominated Supply Chain

    19:35 – Why Thermal Management Matters (and How Hastin Solves It)

    23:15 – Inside the Tech: Advanced Battery Management Systems

    28:05 – Use-Case Focus: Umanned Vehicle Systems, Commercial EVs

    41.48 – Getting Customers to Trust New Battery Tech

    42.38 – Regulations and What’s Still Missing

    48:00 – What It Takes to Manufacture Batteries in India

    56:30 – Future Roadmap for Hastin Energy

    59:20 – Final Reflections

    Amit Shroff, Co-Founder at Hastin Energy

    LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/amit-shroff-347436b3

    Website: https://hastinenergy.com/index.html

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hastin-energy/

    🎬Edited by: Ankita Bose

    🌿Studio Host: The Studio by Copper+ClovesThe Studio offers a vibrant, multi-use space designed to promote wellness and community engagement — offering Yoga/Pilates and Muay Thai classes, a plant-based café, co-working space, and rental opportunities for anyone looking to host private events or simply wondering where to schedule their next client photoshoot.

    Website: https://copperandcloves.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestudiobycopperandcloves/?hl=en


    📌Relevant Links & Resources:Hastin Energy’s snapshot on advanced lithium-ion battery technology: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7239886139564679170/Blume Ventures’ deep dive on India’s battery innovation landscape: https://cdn.blume.vc/blume/media/documents/reports/battery-bluprint-innovation-investment-outlook/Battery-tech-BLUprint-v2.pdfClimate Tech Investment Network’s (Climate Collective) technology research brief on battery technologies: https://climatecollective.typeform.com/CTINTRB?typeform-source=climatetechinvestmentnetwork.com ScienceDirect article on predictive battery analytics: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360544224028275Large Battery’s article on AI-driven BMS trends: https://www.large-battery.com/blog/ai-driven-bms-trends-lithium-battery/

    1 hr 2 min
  • Water 2.0: The Urban Water Loop with Boson Whitewater | Spill the C #10

    Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!

    This time, we’re talking water — or more specifically, how we reuse it. With many Indian cities heading toward water scarcity and overdependence on borewells, municipal supply, and tankers, Boson Whitewater is building decentralised, tech-driven solutions to close the urban water loop. I sat down with Vikas, Co-Founder of Boson, to unpack how their system transforms treated sewage water into potable-quality water, how real-time monitoring is changing the game, and why pricing, perception, and policy all matter when it comes to adoption.

    00:00 – Introduction

    01:50 – Vikas's Journey into the Water Industry

    12:30 – India's Water Crisis: Supply, Demand & Urban Challenges

    17:33 – What Happens to Wastewater Today? Gaps in India’s STP Infrastructure and Treatment Landscape

    19.30 – Reusing Treated Wastewater: Adoption & Missed Potential

    30:25 – Understanding Customer Segments

    31:30 – The Tanker Market: Challenges & Realities

    34:59 – Pricing Breakdown: Comparing Tankers, Borewells & Boson

    36:53 – Inside the Process: Boson's 11-Stage Water Treatment Technology

    41:22 – Breaking the Psychological Barrier of Recycled Water

    49:05 – Real-Time Monitoring, IoT & Operational Control

    57:05 – Policy & Progress: India’s Regulatory Landscape

    63:42 – Future Innovations and Expansion Plans

    64:51 – Final Reflections & Closing Thoughts

    Vikas Brahmavar, Co-Founder and Director at Boson Whitewater

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikasbrahmavar/ Website: https://bosonwhitewater.com/

    LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/bosonwhitewater 🎬Edited by: Purajit Sonowal

    🌿Studio Host: The Studio by Copper+Cloves

    The Studio offers a vibrant, multi-use space designed to promote wellness and community engagement — offering Yoga/Pilates and Muay Thai classes, a plant-based café, co-working space, and rental opportunities for anyone looking to host private events or simply wondering where to schedule their next client photoshoot.

    Website: https://copperandcloves.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestudiobycopperandcloves/?hl=en

    📌Relevant Links & Resources:

    IMD’s official rainfall data and seasonal updates for understanding supply-side shifts in urban water: https://mausam.imd.gov.in/imd_latest/contents/rainfall_statistics_3.php

    A visual overview of India's long-term rainfall trends: http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/media/iep/infographics/Rainfall%20in%20India/112%20years%20of%20rainfall.htmlAn in-depth policy report Addressing Groundwater Depletion in India: https://eacpm.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Addressing_Groundwater_Depletion_in_India.pdf

    Down to Earth explores:

    - The critical interlinkages between water security, energy use, and climate resilience in India: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/water-energy-and-climate-are-inseparable-how-to-navigate-the-nexus-for-a-sustainable-future

    - India’s adoption of new wastewater technologies and why contextual, localised solutions matter most: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/waste/india-is-adopting-advanced-sewage-wastewater-treatment-tech-but-must-choose-those-that-best-meet-local-needs-92863 UJA’s market snapshot on wastewater treatment in India: https://uja.in/blog/market-reports/wastewater-treatment-sector-in-india/

    CPCB’s tracker of operational sewage treatment plants (STPs) across states. https://cpcb.nic.in/status-of-stps/

    Climate Collective’s (CTIN’s) report exploring emerging tech solutions in wastewater management across India: https://climatecollective.typeform.com/WTTRB?typeform-source=climatetechinvestmentnetwork.com

    Breakdown of the cost of water from different sources vs. Boson’s recycled model: https://bosonwhitewater.com/how-it-works

    Book Recommendations:

    Watershed – Mridula Ramesh

    1 hr 9 min
  • Closing the Loop: Transforming Food into Feed with Wastelink | Spill the C #09

    Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!

    This time, we’re talking food waste—not on your plate, but at scale. Krishnan from Wastelink joins us to unpack how they’re transforming pre-consumer food waste into high-quality animal feed, building a circular solution for one of India’s most overlooked sustainability challenges. We explore the systemic gaps in India’s food waste ecosystem, the role of circular infrastructure, and what it takes to rebuild value in what most would discard.

    00:00 – Introduction01:50 – Krishnan's Journey to Founding Wastelink

    08:27 – Understanding theWaste Management Industry in India14:20 – What really happens to Food Waste?

    19:40 – Overview of the Feed Manufacturing Industry

    22:58 – Converting Food Waste to Feed

    26:20 – Sourcing and Logistics for Wastelink

    30:20 – Reverse Logistics for Waste Management

    32:30 – Leveraging Technology for Efficiency

    34:35 – Understanding Customer Segments

    38:41 – Challenges in Onboarding Customers45:06 – Economics for a Food Producer

    52.10 – Navigating Regulations and Compliance

    55:20 – Global Perspectives on Food Waste Management57:37 – Future Innovations and Growth Plans59:55 – Closing Thoughts


    Krishnan Kasturirangan, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Wastelink

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishnan-kasturirangan/

    WastelinkWebsite: https://wastelink.co/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/showcase/wastelink-/

    🎬Edited by: Purajit Sonowal

    🌿Studio Host: The Studio by Copper+Cloves

    The Studio offers a vibrant, multi-use space designed to promote wellness and community engagement — offering Yoga/Pilates and Muay Thai classes, a plant-based café, co-working space, and rental opportunities for anyone looking to host private events or simply wondering where to schedule their next client photoshoot.

    Website: https://copperandcloves.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestudiobycopperandcloves/?hl=en

    📌Relevant Links & Resources:

    UNEP’s Food Waste Index Report (2024), a global overview on food loss and waste, with policy guidance and solutions for both developed and developing regions: https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/45230

    Times of Agriculture’s Article on Food Wastage in India: https://timesofagriculture.in/food-wastage-in-india-farm-to-bin/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20UNEP's%20(United,contributors%20being%20India%20and%20China.&text=The%20FSSAI%20(Food%20Safety%20and,this%20staggering%20amount%20of%20wastage 

    Feed Strategy’s Overview of India’s Rapidly Evolving Animal Feed Sector: https://www.feedstrategy.com/business-markets/feed-production-by-region/article/15659614/indian-animal-feed-sector-continues-active-development

     

    Book Recommendations

    The Waste Free World – Ron Gonen

    1 hr 3 min
  • Material Matters: Packaging for a Circular Future with Bambrew | Spill the C #08

    Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!

    This time, we’re unpacking the future of packaging. Vaibhav from Bambrew joins us to talk about building a meta-materials company tackling one of the toughest sectors in climate innovation—single-use plastics. From scaling sustainable packaging to navigating India's brokenrecycling ecosystem, we get into the real challenges and opportunities in building a circular economy.

    00:00 – Introduction03:15 – Vaibhav’s Journey into Circular Innovation

    06:20 – The Plastic PackagingProblem in India 13:10 – Upstream and Downstream Innovation

    17:50 – Bambrew’s Solution

    20:42 – Sustainable Manufacturing Practices22:30 – Infrastructure Gaps & What’s Needed to Fix It

    24:45 – Clientele and Challengesin Customer Conversion

    27:15 – Supply Chains andWorking with the Informal Sector31.00 – Need for more Patient Capital

    32:20 – What the RegulatoryLandscape Looks Like35:45 – What’s Next for Bambrew?37:00 – Closing Thoughts and Advice for Fellow Founders


    Vaibhav Anant, Founder at Bambrew

    LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/vaibhav-anant-7474275a

    Website: https://www.bambrew.in/     

    LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/bambrew 

    🎬Edited by: Purajit Sonowal

    🌿Studio Host: The Studio by Copper+Cloves

    The Studio offers a vibrant, multi-use space designed topromote wellness and community engagement — offering Yoga/Pilates and Muay Thai classes, a plant-based café, co-working space, and rental opportunities for anyone looking to host private events or simply wondering where to schedule their next client photoshoot.

    Website: https://copperandcloves.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestudiobycopperandcloves/?hl=en

     

    📌Relevant Links &Resources:CTIN’s(Climate Collective’s) Technology Research Brief on Plastic Waste Management:https://climatecollective.typeform.com/to/l6tE2m2S?typeform-source=climatetechinvestmentnetwork.com

    A curated set of resources from EllenMacArthur Foundation on rethinking plastics—from upstream innovation and EPRframeworks to real-world case studies and systems change: https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/plastics/projects

    https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/plastics-and-the-circular-economy-deep-dive

    https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/podcasts/podcast-upstream-what-solutions-to-plastic-pollution

    https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/upstream-innovation/overview

    https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/extended-producer-responsibility/overview

     

    McKinsey’s report on packaging & consumer insights:https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/packaging-and-paper/our-insights/sustainability-in-packaging-2023-inside-the-minds-of-global-consumers

    Source: A look at how India becamethe world’s largest plastic polluter:

    https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/india-among-12-nations-responsible-for-60-of-mismanaged-plastic-waste-124041200709_1.html

    https://www.plasticsforchange.org/blog/india-emerges-as-the-worlds-largest-plastic-polluter-what-went-wrong-and-whats-next

     

    Book Recommendations

    Waste Free World – Ronan Gonen

    40 min
  • The Brick Fix: Redefining Construction Materials with Angirus | Spill the C #07

    Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!

    This time, we’re laying the foundation—literally—for a more sustainable future. Kunjpreet from Angirus joins us to talk about WRICKS - bricks made from repurposed waste. We dive into how they’re transforming construction by tackling both emissions and landfill waste, all while building one of the most exciting circular innovations in a traditionally slow-to-evolve industry.

    Kunjpreet Arora - Co-Founder at Angirus

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kunjpreet-arora-1a9599126/ AngirusWebsite: https://www.angirusind.com/index.php

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

    🎬Edited by: Purajit Sonowal

    🌿Studio Host: The Studio by Copper+Cloves

    The Studio offers a vibrant, multi-use space designed to promote wellness and community engagement — offering Yoga/Pilates and Muay Thai classes, a plant-based café, co-working space, and rental opportunities for anyone looking to host private events or simply wondering where to schedule their next client photoshoot.

    Website: https://copperandcloves.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestudiobycopperandcloves/?hl=en

    46 min
  • The Solar Hack: Motion-Free Optical Tracking with Renkube | Spill the C #06

    Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!

    In this episode of Spill the C, we sit down with Dr. Lakshmi from Renkube to explore how they're revolutionizing solar energy with their Motion-Free Optical Tracking (MOFT) technology. Tune in as we unpack how this innovation is redefining solar panel efficiency and carving a space for deeptech in India’s growing climate tech landscape.

    Dr. Lakshmi Santhanam - COO, Co-Founder

    LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/lsanthanam

    Renkube

    Website: https://www.renkube.com/

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

    🎬Edited by: Purajit Sonowal

    🌿Studio Host: The Studio by Copper+Cloves

    The Studio offers a vibrant, multi-use space designed to promote wellness and community engagement — offering Yoga/Pilates and Muay Thai classes, a plant-based café, co-working space, and rental opportunities for anyone looking to host private events or simply wondering where to schedule their next client photoshoot.

    Website: https://copperandcloves.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestudiobycopperandcloves/?hl=en

    Relevant Links & Resources:

    📌 India’s Renewable Energy Progress: https://pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=153279&ModuleId=3®=3&lang=1

    📌 ISA’s detailed report on solar energy trends: https://isa.int/uploads/publiction_pdf/1719924220a85d84a7a402f9209262f855b273da.pdf

    📌 An official US DOE guide on how Solar works, with multiple explainers: https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/how-does-solar-work

    Book Recommendations:

    Sustainable Energy Without the Hot Air: https://www.withouthotair.com/

    The Cleantech Revolution: Clint Wilder and Ron Pernick

    1 hr 4 min
  • Reimagining the Grid: The Rise of Virtual Power Plants with Wenergie | Spill the C #05

    Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!

    In this episode, we sit down with Akshay from Wenergie to discuss how they're reimagining electricity distribution to deliver clean energy - everywhere, and at all times. Tune in as we explore how decentralisation and Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are transforming the energy landscape and putting power – quite literally - in the hands of consumers.

    Akshay Harikumar, Founder & CEO at Wenergie

    LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/akshay-harikumar

    Wenergie

    Website: https://www.wenergie.io/

    LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/wenergie


    🎬Edited by: Purajit Sonowal


    🌿Studio Host: The Studio by Copper+Cloves

    The Studio offers a vibrant, multi-use space designed to promote wellness and community engagement — offering Yoga/Pilates and Muay Thai classes, a plant-based café, co-working space, and rental opportunities for anyone looking to host private events or simply wondering where to schedule their next client photoshoot.

    Website: https://copperandcloves.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestudiobycopperandcloves/?hl=en


    Relevant Links & Resources:

    📌 RMI’s deep dive on the benefits of VPPs: https://rmi.org/insight/virtual-power-plants-real-benefits/

    📌MIT Technology Review’s brief on the role of VPPs in decentralizing power: https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/02/07/1087836/how-virtual-power-plants-are-shaping-tomorrows-energy-system/

    📌Insights from the National Smart Grid Mission on dynamic pricing in India’s power sector: https://www.nsgm.gov.in/sites/default/files/PACED-Dynamic-Pricing-Report-April-2014.pdf

    📌CEEW’s analysis of India’s solar policies and their role in the decentralized energy shift: https://www.ceew.in/sites/default/files/demystifying-india-rooftop-solar-policies.pdf

    📌NITI Aayog’s resource on power purchase & distribution in India: https://iced.niti.gov.in/energy/electricity/distribution/power-purchase

    59 min

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