Thinking Green

Mohammed Abdalla

Mohammed Abdalla's lifelong love of nature, combined with an eye-opening childhood loss, sparked a desire to study energy management and do his part to save the world through sustainability. After a stint on the wrong side of the pollution problem, Mohammed founded Good Faith Energy, a solar provider company that helps its customers take a big step towards decreasing their carbon footprint while saving them money. All those years of work on the front lines of sustainability work have given Mohammed perspective, insight, and a world of wisdom - and he wants to share it all with you. This show is designed to give entrepreneurs, business owners, those interested in sustainability and social impact leaders the information and expert advice they need to join the safer, smarter, greener future of our planet. Ready to start thinking green? Stick around.

  1. 02/23/2022

    E19: DIY Electric Vehicles with Robert Powell

    Robert Powell is a mechanical and electrical engineer with a passion for electric vehicle technology. After his first DIY project converting an old motorcycle to a fully electric bike, Robert has been hooked on giving used vehicles a new, more efficient life. Now, Robert is an engineer for Arcimoto, working on highly efficient vehicles designed specifically for urban streets.    In this episode, Robert envisions a world with electric school buses and delivery trucks, quieter roads, and fewer car owners thanks to fully autonomous rideshare services. Are electric jet skis and sailboats in our future? Mo and Robert also discuss how moving away from a global supply chain system may drive costs down, and how repurposing materials in creative ways benefits us all, both environmentally and financially.    What You'll Learn: The basic steps to converting a used vehicle to electric How electric vehicles could shape the future of mobility Why battery technology has been slower to advance, and what's coming next   Favorite Quote: "I will say that it has a significantly higher than anticipated top speed, and I'll leave it at that!"    How to Get Involved: Connect with Robert on LinkedIn. If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Mohammed on LinkedIn or his website. And don't forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!

    55 min
  2. 02/01/2022

    E18: Arch Rao - Smart Panels For Smarter Homes

    Renewable energy should be convenient, resilient, and flexible for your lifestyle– as the Founder & CEO of SPAN, Arch Rao wants to modernize how you power your home by bringing household electric panels into the age of smart homes, so your electric panel can do more for you and your family.    SPAN Panels are digital electric panels for the home that easily integrate with both existing electrical systems and modern renewable energy and smart home devices. Traditional electric panel technology has largely gone without updates for decades, but SPAN is developing technologies that make clean energy accessible and simple, empowering homeowners to better control and understand their energy usage.    On this episode of Thinking Green, Mo and Arch discuss why decarbonization is critical, and why SPAN believes in developing products that speak for themselves and are built to make a difference now– no matter where someone is on their renewable energy journey, and without waiting for large-scale regulatory changes.   What You'll Learn: Why Arch chose to focus on reinventing home electric panels How SPAN's app helps homeowners feel secure and in control even in the face of infamous California power outages How an increased desire for customer convenience is shaping renewable energy technology   Arch's predictions for the long-term impacts of global supply chain issues on the clean energy industry Favorite Quote: "The path to decarbonization is, in many ways, in our control, and we can do so by electrifying our everyday life. " -- Arch Rao   How to Get Involved: Connect with Arch and get the latest news from SPAN on LinkedIn. If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Mohammed on LinkedIn or his website. And don't forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!

    51 min
  3. 12/13/2021

    E17: Allison Johnson - How to Be a Better Storyteller

    We are relying on centuries-old energy technology to sustain our daily energy practices–but we're now reaching a point where that infrastructure is starting to fail. In this transitional time, it's more important than ever to look to companies like Enphase and Good Faith Energy to learn how to generate and distribute our own energy, and to create a clean-tech future. Allison Johnson is the Chief Marketing Officer of Enphase energy, which is a leading global supplier of microinverters and other clean tech products. Last year, they broke one billion dollars in revenue, and they employ over two thousand employees. She cares about safe, reliable, programmable, green technology, and every day she works to innovate and lead industry shifts to sustainable energy systems.  On today's episode of Thinking Green, hear Allison's life story and learn what took her from an English degree to sustainable energy. She has a lifetime of experience in transitional technology; her career started in helping companies transition during the internet resolution and has since taken her to new heights in renewable energy. Allison sees these green technologies as a way to change the narrative from "selling a product" to "telling a story," and this is how she's been so successful in her career and life. Tune in to hear Mo and Allison break down the impacts of Enphase on the industry and the average consumer,    What You'll Learn: How Allisons' interest in storytelling informs her work in the evolution of technology Why it's so important to make technology accessible to the larger public What the three "E's" of storytelling are And so much more!   Favorite Quote:  "I am drawn to green energy because I see it as a massive cultural transition, one that will leave the world a better place." Allison Johnson   How to Get Involved:  You can find Allison and connect with her on LinkedIn. If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Mohammed on LinkedIn or his website.  And don't forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!

    43 min
  4. 12/03/2021

    E16: Jason Cortes - It's Time to Dispense Electrons

    For Jason, environmental sustainability is important. But more than that, personal sustainability is important--that is, finding work that lights your inner fire and makes you want to go out into the world and do good. He's found that life at Rivian.  Since transitioning out of the oil and gas industry in 2017, native Texan Jason Cortes has turned to renewable and rechargeable energies. In between, he worked to help the community install and service clean energy solutions, and, ultimately, future-proof their businesses. He is now the RSM of the start-up Rivian, working on EVs and building the future himself.  On today's episode of Thinking Green, Jason brings his oil and gas background to the conversation about renewable energies. He moved to the industry in order to chase his passion, and give meaning to his labors--which he's done, as he has now spent five years making EV chargers publicly accessible. Tune in today to hear them jam about educating the public, current barriers to entry, and the future for many petroleum-based vehicle companies as they pledge to become all-electric.    What You'll Learn: How the new energy economy came to the petroleum industry, gas stations, and, in turn, Jason How long the gas station model will continue to live before it is replaced with different technology, Why some people are still hesitant to buy an EV  What attracted Jason to Rivian, and what he thinks about the future of EVs And so much more!   Favorite Quote:  "We're all in this together. We're all moving in the same direction--forward." Mohammed Abdalla   How to Get Involved:  You can find Jason and all his most recent writings on LinkedIn. If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Mohammed on LinkedIn or his website.  And don't forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!

    50 min
5
out of 5
38 Ratings

About

Mohammed Abdalla's lifelong love of nature, combined with an eye-opening childhood loss, sparked a desire to study energy management and do his part to save the world through sustainability. After a stint on the wrong side of the pollution problem, Mohammed founded Good Faith Energy, a solar provider company that helps its customers take a big step towards decreasing their carbon footprint while saving them money. All those years of work on the front lines of sustainability work have given Mohammed perspective, insight, and a world of wisdom - and he wants to share it all with you. This show is designed to give entrepreneurs, business owners, those interested in sustainability and social impact leaders the information and expert advice they need to join the safer, smarter, greener future of our planet. Ready to start thinking green? Stick around.