EP 7: Transforming Energy Ecosystem

How important is it to make the power distribution system more resilient? It is a primary concern considering this era you live in. There's always going to be a rise in demand for electricity with the technological advancements in various, rather all, sectors of living.  Mo, our host, makes it poignant that the power grid might collapse and fail to support. But, at the same time, there's a high demand for energy supply, as he says," The grid simply might not maintain itself because of its age, because of its fragility, because of its poor overall design." And that is why you might want to look for immediate solutions and recovery. In this episode of Thinking Green, Mo digs deep into the need for a distributed power system that can operate independently of any more significant grid force. Prior precautions might save you from an unforeseen, miserable situation that severe weather conditions might cause, a sudden increase in power consumption, and the resultant long-standing power outage in your place if the grid doesn't support its supply. So, tune in for an illuminating episode that puts light not only on the need for increasing energy resilience but also the alarming situation you might land upon if you are not alive to its difficulty.   What you will learn:  What consequences cropped up as the Texas ERCOT energy grid collapsed due to inclement weather conditions in the near past. What resulted in a "tight grid condition" as announced by ERCOT recently and what was being demanded to be done in such an alarming situation.  How distributed solar and backup energy would help sustain a balance between the supply and demand of power. What are the threats electric vehicles might pose on the power grids once the former get into the mainstream. And much more!   Favorite Quote: "The key to being a long-term player is to create a new distributed nature of a power grid that allows people to put rooftop solar and battery backup systems with suitable financing mechanisms at affordable rates with five-star services. -          Mohammed Abdalla   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!