No Alternative: Supercharging Large-Scale Renewable Energy

Bart Biebuyck, CEO and founder of Green Energy Park, discusses how they are driving the transition to affordable, renewable hydrogen.

From his early career with Toyota to leading Europe’s largest hydrogen research program, Bart shares his passion for hydrogen energy and its potential to revolutionize the global energy landscape. 

Bart explains how his personal concerns for climate change led him to focus on green hydrogen as a key part of the global energy mix. He shares insights into the challenges of scaling hydrogen technology, the importance of finding the right location for low-cost renewable energy, and the innovative use of ammonia to transport hydrogen globally.

The episode delves into the complexities of international regulations and the need for investor confidence to drive de-carbonization efforts. Bart also highlights the importance of collaboration between governments, technology providers, and the private sector in building the hydrogen economy of the future.

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00:00 Intro

00:26 Ben’s career journey and Green Energy Park

03:30 The origin of Ben’s passion for hydrogen

04:44 Hydrogen’s role in clean energy

08:10 Hydrogen’s importance in the universe

09:51 Green Energy Park’s vision and mission

12:05 Brazil's renewable energy infrastructure

14:43 Selecting efficient electrolysers

16:52 The cost structure of hydrogen production

18:53 Using ammonia as a hydrogen carrier

23:27 Navigating regulations across countries

28:53 Educating the public and investors

33:09 The challenges of being a CEO of a startup

36:18 Governments, industry, and investor funding

Useful links: 

Green Energy Park’s website: https://www.airhive.earth/

Green Energy Park’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/airhive/

Bart Biebuyck’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-biebuyck-4750b86/     

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/