In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with CEO of Grengine Inc, Connie Stacey.
Connie is both the founder and owner of Grengine Inc, an award-winning battery manufacturer located in Edmonton, Alberta. She founded Grengine in 2014 with a desire to replace diesel generators with a clean energy alternative which centres on her patented modular battery technology. Grengine proudly manufactures its batteries in Edmonton and has a strong focus on DEI and building a sustainable supply chain.
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Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
- [00:31] Connie Stacey explains Grengine’s innovative battery pack technology over traditional manufacturing.
- [02:10] Intelligent battery self-identification reduces labor costs and deployment challenges.
- [04:34] Importance of battery security and advanced encryption.
- [11:24] Emphasis on ethical sourcing of materials free from child labor issues.
- [16:18] "Planned advancement" helps create future-proof battery systems.
- [19:55] Alberta's energy crisis illustrates varying support for renewables between urban and rural areas.
- [22:34] Batteries can lower electricity bills by storing cheaper overnight energy.
- [26:32] Energy poverty remains a significant global issue, with 1 billion lacking electricity access.
- [29:05] Decentralizing energy generation proves to be more efficient and reliable.
- [30:28] DC systems can enhance energy efficiency by up to 30%.
- [32:06] Future energy systems need redundancy and efficiency beyond traditional grids.
