Episodes
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...
From Black Art to Data Science: Transforming Vegetation Management wi…
Dr Greg Trainor speaks with Nigel Barry, Founder and CEO of Intelfuse, about the dramatic transformation of vegetation management from gut instinct to precision data science. With over 30 years in the industry, Nigel shares h...
The People Problem in Energy Transition with Charles Cattermole
Dr Greg Trainor and Neil Belford sit down with Charles Cattermole, Principal at Outpost Ventures, for a look into the human side of Australia's energy transition. From his accidental entry into energy through the Australian N...
The Future of Energy Retail with Ryan Wavish
On this week's episode, we have Ryan Wavish, GM of Innovation at Engie Australia, to explore how one of the world's largest energy companies is navigating Australia's unique energy transition challenges. From his early days a...
Launching the Network Edge Open Source Platform with Ben Meek
Join Dr Greg Trainor as he sits down with Network Edge founders Ben Meek and Neil Belford to announce the launch of the Wired for Energy Open Source Community Platform. This special episode explores how Network Edge is applyi...
Virtual Power Plants: From Europe to Australia with Luc Van Duinen
Join hosts Dr Greg Trainor and Neil Belford as they sit down with Luc van Duinen, VPP Lead at Dame Technologies, for a comprehensive exploration of virtual power plants from a global perspective. From his early days at Engie ...
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 ...
Wind Power & the Path Ahead: NZ’s Energy Evolution with Kevin Hart
Dr. Greg Trainor and Neil Belford sit down with Kevin Hart, CEO of the New Zealand Wind Energy Association, to explore the evolving landscape of wind power in Aotearoa. Kevin shares his remarkable journey from international j...
Australia’s Power Puzzle with Bruce Thompson
In this episode of the Wired for Energy podcast, hosts Dr. Greg Trainor and Neil Belford sit down with Bruce Thompson, Managing Director of Thompillai. They chat about how renewable energy is being rolled out across Australia...
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...
Keeping the Lights On: Innovation at Scale with Mark Vincent
In this episode of Wired For Energy, Greg Trainor and Neil Belford sit down with Mark Vincent, Chief Operating Officer at South Australian Power Networks. From facing down potential statewide blackouts to pioneering world-fir...
AI, Efficiency, and the Future of Energy with Dave King
In this episode, Greg and Neil chat with Dave King, founder of Move 37, about how AI is shaking things up across industries — especially in energy. They talk about how AI can help consumers use energy more efficiently, improv...
Building the Grid of Tomorrow with Bill Tarlinton
In this episode, Greg and Neil chat with Bill Tarlinton, managing director of Zepben, about his journey through the world of electricity distribution, smart software, and energy startups. Bill shares how his early interest in...
Energy, Economics & Opportunity with Dennis Freedman
In this episode, Greg and Neil catch up with Dennis Freedman, CEO of Aquila Capital in Australia and New Zealand, to talk about what’s really happening in the world of renewable energy. They cover the economics behind it, the...
The Road to 100% Renewables with Phil Blythe
In this episode, Greg and Neil sit down with Dr. Phil Blythe, CEO and Founder of Climate Tech Assembly, to explore his journey and insights into the evolving energy landscape. The conversation covers key topics such as the in...
EV Adoption and Grid Challenges with Jack Kotlyar
In the first interview of the series, hosts Greg Trainor and Neil Belford talk with Jack Kotlyar, head of Green Transport at EnergyAustralia. They discuss the vital role of electric vehicles (EVs) in decarbonising Australia's...
Welcome to Wired For Energy
In this debut episode of the Wired for Energy Podcast, hosts Greg Trainor and Neil Belford introduce the Network Edge team and outline the mission of the podcast. They discuss their backgrounds in utilities and software engin...