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.
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.
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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 Jet Charge rolling out networks across Australia. Each guest brought unique perspectives on the energy transition, from artificial intelligence with Dave King to grid stability innovations with Mark Vincent at South Australian Power Networks, and spatial analytics breakthroughs with Nigel Barry at Intelfuse. Looking ahead to 2026, the team introduces seven new themes: - Proof of Life (what's actually working), Digital Frontier (operations and workforce transformation), - The Outsiders (innovation from adjacent industries), - Social License (customer and community relationships), - Government and Regulation (policy frameworks under pressure), - The Horizon (academia and future vi…
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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 accessible to everyone—without the upfront costs, maintenance headaches, or complexity. This episode explores how NRN has reimagined solar and battery adoption by removing the financial barrier. Instead of customers buying their own systems, NRN installs, owns, and maintains the ass...
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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 country. Andy shares his remarkable journey from a troubled teen with ADHD to becoming a solar industry pioneer, establishing his company in the Latrobe Valley surrounded by coal-fired power stations and eventually selling to RACV Solar. (02:00) Early life struggles and dis...
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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 how Jet Charge came to life, co-founded with his wife Ellen, all thanks to a passion for tech, cars, and making a positive impact. They explore what the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) means for Australia’s energy grid and why consumers play such a big part in this shift. The ...