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Proof Of Life: What Is Actually Working? Episodes

Stakeholders are tired of hype; they need evdence.

Operational Success Stories & Case Studies.
* EVs & VPPs: Moving beyond pilots to commercial scale.
* New Entrants: Who is actually stealing market share?
* Pricing & Business Models: Innovative tariffs and "Energy as a Service" models that are cash-positive.
* Lessons from Overseas: Tangible examples (like the Dutch farmers example from Luc Van Duinen) applied to Australia.
Dec. 17, 2025

2025: Year in Review and Themes for 2026

Dr. Greg Trainor, Neil Belford, and Ben Meek reflect on the inaugural season of Wired for Energy and preview what's coming in 2026. Since launching in May 2025, the podcast has covered remarkable ground—from Jack Kotlyer at Energy Australia discussing commercial EV charging to Tim Washington at …

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Nov. 26, 2025

Building NRN's Solar Solution with Alan Hunter and Jess Padman

Dr. Greg Trainor and Neil Belford speak with Alan Hunter, CEO and Founder of NRN (National Renewable Network), and Jess Padman, Director of Energy Products, about their innovative approach to making renewable energy accessibl...

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Sept. 3, 2025

From Coal Country to Solar Success with Andy McCarthy

Join hosts Dr. Greg Trainor and Neil Belford as they chat with Andy McCarthy, founder and former CEO of Gippsland Solar, for an inspiring conversation about building Australia's renewable energy future from the heart of coal ...

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July 23, 2025

Charging Forward: Tim Washington on EVs and the Future of Energy

In this episode, hosts Dr. Greg Trainor and Neil Belford sit down with Tim Washington, CEO and founder of Jet Charge, to chat about how the company started and its key role in driving the energy transition. Tim talks about ho...

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