E296: The Free Electricity Era: Batteries, VPPs & the Future Grid
Thu Feb 05 2026
In this episode, our guest is Bill Shevlin, CEO of Clearbook Energy Solutions and a returning voice to the show. Bill shares remarkable insights from the frontlines of the energy transition, highlighting how microgrids, battery manufacturing, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, and virtual power plants (VPPs) are redefining the way we generate, store, and distribute electricity. He reflects on Australia's pioneering approach to free midday electricity, discusses the future role of AI in energy systems, and explores how electrification—combined with intelligent grid solutions—can revolutionize industries, communities, and daily life. A must-listen conversation on how abundance, resilience, and decentralization are shaping our energy future.
Connect with Sohail Hasnie:
Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs Instagram @energypreneurs Tiktok @energypreneurs
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In this episode, our guest is Bill Shevlin, CEO of Clearbook Energy Solutions and a returning voice to the show. Bill shares remarkable insights from the frontlines of the energy transition, highlighting how microgrids, battery manufacturing, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, and virtual power plants (VPPs) are redefining the way we generate, store, and distribute electricity. He reflects on Australia's pioneering approach to free midday electricity, discusses the future role of AI in energy systems, and explores how electrification—combined with intelligent grid solutions—can revolutionize industries, communities, and daily life. A must-listen conversation on how abundance, resilience, and decentralization are shaping our energy future. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs Instagram @energypreneurs Tiktok @energypreneurs