Ed Bennison - mechanical engineer, industrial designer, renewable-energy gun, and co-founder of Arigo: one of Australia’s most agile and forward-thinking engineering consultancies.

In this candid episode, we unpack everything from the collapse of Prana, to building a business from scratch, to the wild realities of grid applications, FCAS batteries, commercial solar design, large-scale construction packs, and what it actually takes to deliver compliant, installer-friendly engineering at scale.

Ed spills on detailed design workflows, DNSP approvals, structural requirements, PV + battery feasibility, protection studies, solar rebates (including the new VEU scheme), and the future of electrification.

He also shares stories from his time in South Korea, life-changing ski seasons in Japan, and why relationships still rule the renewable energy industry.

Whether you're in solar engineering, commercial EPCs, grid-connect design, battery storage, EV charging, or just love hearing how smart people build great things, this episode is a masterclass in technical excellence, business resilience, and the future of Australia’s energy transition.

🎙️ Peppa’s journey is wild! In the best way.
From fearless horse-riding in rural Queensland to running a fast-moving creative agency that builds campaigns across solar, skincare, apparel and everything in between.

🎯 Greenwood Academy sits down with Peppa Priestly from Spark Marketing to learn about:

- Why real, imperfect content is outperforming polished brand videos
- The psychology behind fonts, proportions & visual cues that convert
- How to build long-lasting B2B campaigns that actually shift behaviour
- Why timing is overrated, and testing is everything
- The difference between “looks good” and “sells good”
- How to identify early adopters, create FOMO, and drive traction
- Why founders struggle with marketing (and how to manage expectations)
- How small businesses can use AI better than enterprise giants
- The real role of storytelling, people, and authenticity in 2025

🎙️ Peppa breaks down why:
People trust grainy iPhone footage more than cinematic ads
Every business wants a “beautiful” website but forgets about conversion
Marketing is compounding - not instant gratification
If you try to copy big brands… you'll always stay behind them
The customer’s perspective ALWAYS wins over the founder’s ego
Imperfection is becoming a strategy, not a mistake

🎙️ From Venezuela to Australia: Passion, Grit, and Solar Innovation ☀️

In this episode, we sit down with Andreas Rastelli, Business Development Manager at Clenergy, whose energy could power a small city.
From his wild childhood in Venezuela to becoming one of Australia’s most passionate renewable energy advocates, Andreas brings stories that will make you laugh, think, and maybe even crave a good cup of coffee.

We dive into:
🌎 His journey from Caracas to Melbourne
☕ The science, art, and obsession of perfect coffee
🏗️ Engineering, rail systems, and Roman concrete that still baffles scientists
⚙️ Solar innovation, racking design, and the future of renewables
❤️ Family, culture, and what it truly means to build a life from the ground up

This isn’t just another energy chat - it’s a ride through culture, engineering, and pure human drive.

👀 Watch till the end to hear Andreas’ take on Clenergy’s secret sauce: people, products, and partnerships.

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