Aurora Energy Research Podcast

In this episode, we welcome Jack Curtis, Chief Commercial Officer at Neara, in a talk with our Managing Director in APAC and California, Hugo Batten, and our Head of Research in APAC, James Ha.Today’s discussion is focused on the challenges the power grid faces through the energy transition.Neara is a physics-enabled platform that builds 3D interactive models of networks and assets, providing the ability to run real-world scenarios, assess current and future risks, and prioritize maintenance and disaster response. In the past, Jack was also Head of APAC for First Solar, and before he was both an investment banker and a lawyer.Main topics include:•The development of renewables over the past 10 years in Australia•The government and the private sector’s roles in achieving the 1.5 degrees goal in Australia’s electricity system •Neara’s platform, its fit with other models, and the challenges of the gridSupport the show