Arigo: Ed Bennison on Design, Batteries & the Future of Renewable energy Ep 18.

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.