EP 6: Ricky Roy - Powering The Future

Humans never stop innovating. And while most of us only hear about the latest products or techniques when they come onto the market, there are those out there who know that we can best appreciate new tech when we understand how it works - and how it might change our lives tomorrow. Ricky Roy is an Aero/Software/Mechanical Engineer, YouTuber, and founder of 2 Bit Da Vinci, a brand that seeks to marry art with technology and engineering, and inform viewers about topics covering energy, tech, transportation, and more. In this episode of Thinking Green, Mo and Ricky dive deep on the inception and growth of Ricky's YouTube channel and his transition into solar-focused content, the ins and outs of emerging electric vehicles and power distribution from the grid to different types of power storage and the average home, and the need for standardization if electric vehicles are to thrive in the future. Listen in for an interview that draws back the curtain on the power sources we use every day, and what tomorrow might look like for us and for the biggest names in the energy industry.   What You'll Learn: Why Ricky made a $10K investment in some solar panels, and how the data those panels gave him has shaped his YouTube channel What the future of electric vehicles has to offer homeowners in terms of backup power, and the economics of EV in that role  How companies manage building their power supplies according to demand and incoming updates, and how they may have to change their ways as EV tech advances And much more!   Favorite Quote: "People are very curious. And it comes from either caring about the environment and/or  our impact on the environment, self sustainability, right, or saving money. So, between those four buckets, solar is for everybody."   Ricky Roy   Connect with Ricky: Two Bit Da Vinci on YouTube Two Bit Da Vinci on Twitter Two Bit Da Vinci on Facebook   How to Get Involved: Mohammed Abdalla is the Founder & CEO of Good Faith Energy and its subsidiary companies. He has grossed over $30m in lifetime sales – building his business from a minor, $40,000 loan into the 50+ employee company it is today. He has a lifelong passion and dedication to the pursuit of renewable energy and its social impact. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!