Dr. Ryan Wartena — PhD electrochemical engineer and battery innovator — joins Mark and Zena on The Tie-In to break down the clean energy framework any production can use today.

This Best Of episode covers Ryan's two-question energy-budgeting framework, the difference between power and energy, the "magic trick" strategy for converting renewable-energy skeptics, and why he believes we'll reach 500% renewable energy in our lifetime.

Perfect for sustainability professionals, event producers, film production managers, facility directors, energy managers, and anyone trying to move their operation off diesel.

Topics: clean energy framework, energy budgeting, power vs energy explained, battery storage, Burning Man carbon inventory, renewable energy film production, sustainable events, energy awareness, solar power, carbon accounting, clean energy transition, electrochemical engineering, virtual power plants, diesel generator alternative

⚡ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

— The two questions that right-size any clean energy system from scratch

— The difference between power and energy

— and why it matters for every production

— Why solar + battery has reached cost parity with diesel

— The "magic trick" strategy for converting skeptics on set or at an event

— Why everyone is already at energy awareness level one

— Why Ryan believes 500% renewable energy is achievable in our lifetime

This is an abridged excerpt of a previously released episode.

Listen/watch the full episode!

YouTube: https://youtu.be/tx5BjLBs1XE

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2t6kdYHWv1FLRo6W5emBJK?si=XgOfkauATiS4EEIDV0O2vQ

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-e7-taking-sustainability-to-new-heights-with-dragon/id1753867919?i=1000665130133

🎙️ Connect with Dr. Ryan Wartena:

📸 Instagram: @southernbeams, @theryanwartena

🌐 southernbeams.com

🎙️ Connect with your hosts:

💼 Zena Harris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zenaharris/

💼 Mark Rabin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabinmark/

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