Ep 33: Passion, Purpose, and Progress in Renewable Energy - A Conversation with Michael Klein

May 30, 2024

Navigating the complexities of green hydrogen and power-to-X technology is crucial for driving progress in the renewable energy sector. In this episode, Michael Klein, Head of Project Development at EE North America, shares his expertise on the regulatory framework, cost-effectiveness, and safety aspects of hydrogen projects. Solar engineers and decision-makers cannot miss this insightful conversation on the transformative potential of green hydrogen in decarbonizing various industries.

Must Hear Moments:

1. Michael's thoughts on the misconceptions surrounding green hydrogen production (29:25)
2. The importance of skill stacking and a well-rounded skill set in the renewable energy industry (09:10)
3. The role of collaboration and trust in developing safe and efficient hydrogen projects (19:17)

Notable Quotes:

1. "Our industry has proven time and time again, we can get to a cost-effective point where we can compete with other traditional forms of energy."
   
   
2. "If we're not all having this conversation, like we're having right now, we're never going to get there as an industry."
   
   
3. "As an industry, if we're, if we want to play with the big boys, we need to have big boy safety programs and safety systems in place to keep people safe long term and get them home to their family."

 

Contact Information:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldkleinpe

Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaeldklein23?lang=en

Website: https://eenorthamerica.com/

 

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