Clean Power: How AI and Data Are Driving a Power Revolution

Microsoft opens up a new data center globally every three days. We need to make sure there’s enough clean energy to power this! 

In this episode, Tim Vail, CEO of ION Clean Energy, explains how his company is revolutionizing clean power and decarbonization for hyperscalers.

Vail shares his decades-long journey in the energy industry and how he found his calling in the fight against climate change.

ION Clean Energy's unique solvent-based carbon capture technology is poised to make a significant impact. With the ability to capture up to 99.6% of CO2 emissions from natural gas power plants, the company is paving the way for a new era of "blue electrons" - verifiably low-carbon electricity.

Tim delves into the science behind their innovation, the importance of bankability and affordability, and the growing demand from hyperscalers and data centers for clean power.

 Tune in to be captivated by Tim's passion for driving real change and helping hyperscalers to reach their clean energy goals.

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00:33 Tim Vail’s career journey

03:10 Carbon capture and market demand

09:03 ION’s innovation in carbon capture technology

13:44 The effectiveness of ION technology for capturing CO2

17:47 Long-term impact on de-carbonization

20:16 Safe storing of CO2

23:00 Scaling and commercialization

26:25 Challenges in funding FOAK technologies

28:25 The role of DOE and global support

30:47 Keys to success: bankability and verification

32:44 How will this market evolve?

36:35 Overcoming innovation fatigue

43:29 Recruiting mission-driven talent

Useful links: 

ION Clean Energy’s website: https://www.ioncleanenergy.com/                 
ION Clean Energy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ioncleanenergy/  Timothy Vail’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-vail-91373814/ Leaders on a Mission website: https://cs-partners.net/podcasts/Simon Leich’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/executive-talent-headhunter-agtech-foodtech-agrifoodtech-agritech/