Scaling Energy Storage for a Greener Tomorrow with Rahul Ramanan, Global Head of Storage Assets at Private Energy Partners | Season Seven, Episode Eighteen

Welcome to Season Seven of Conversations in Cleantech! 

From inspiring stories and words of wisdom, to financial foresight and investment insights: in this season, you can expect to learn all about the people and companies who are propelling us towards a greener tomorrow, with a spotlight on investing in a cleaner planet.

In this episode of Conversations in Cleantech, our host Chloe England is joined by Rahul Ramanan, Global Head of Storage Assets at Private Energy Partners.

Rahul takes us through his fascinating journey into the renewable energy sector, sharing how he transitioned from Kansas to play a key role in developing some of the most ambitious energy storage projects around the world. From Australia's largest storage facility to an extensive portfolio in Southeast Asia, Rahul’s experience offers an inside look at the fast-growing world of energy storage.

Curious about what it takes to solve the energy challenges of the future? Rahul breaks down the biggest hurdles facing the grid, from inertia to time-shifting and transmission issues, and explores the critical role of long-duration storage solutions in supporting a 100% renewable energy future.

Rahul goes beyond the technical details, offering key advice for cleantech companies aiming to attract investment. He emphasises the importance of agility, flexibility, and a solid understanding of energy storage fundamentals to navigate the evolving landscape successfully.

Join us for this engaging conversation packed with insights on overcoming industry challenges and the exciting future of energy storage.

01:38 - Introduction to Rahul
05:00 - Did you know much about battery energy storage before joining this industry?
09:36 - How much travel is involved in your role?
10:50 - What grid performance challenges are you focusing on as a Global Head of Storage?
16:14 - Considering the three challenges of inertia, time-shifting, and transmission, which do you prioritise as the most critical issue for battery energy storage adoption in grid performance?
18:30 - Can you elaborate on the significance of long-duration storage and your company's strategies to accelerate its commercial and technical deployment?
23:28 - What areas should emerging cleantech companies prioritise to attract investment from firms like Quinnbrook?
29:25 - How do you stay so level-headed and calm day to day?
34:48 - What advice would you give to someone starting a career in energy storage, based on your own experiences?

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