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Engineering the Energy Transition: Inside the Mind Clean Tech Founder Demian Natakhan -Enhar. S2E7

🎙️ The Journey of Building an Engineering Company in the Renewable Energy Era What does it really take to build an engineering company from the ground up? And keep it thriving in one of the fastest-changing industries in the world? In this in-depth conversation, Veli chats with Demian Natakhan to explore the real story behind the evolution of a renewable energy engineering firm, from early curiosity about wind turbines and solar technology, through university and industry experience, to founding and scaling a company delivering large-scale battery storage, solar farms, wind projects, and carbon solutions. This is ENHAR. This episode goes far beyond technical talk. It’s about vision, risk, timing, leadership, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of building something that matters. If you’re an entrepreneur, engineer, student, business owner, or simply someone fascinated by how ideas turn into real-world infrastructure, this one’s for you. 🔎 What You’ll Discover in This Episode The mindset required to build and grow an engineering company How renewable energy evolved from niche to mainstream Lessons from early wind farm development and large-scale energy projects The rise of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and grid stabilization How large-scale solar, wind, and storage projects actually get developed Working with landowners, councils, universities, and investors The economics behind renewables vs coal and gas The future of EV infrastructure, data centres, and grid demand Carbon markets, reforestation, and digital climate solutions Why engineering leadership requires both technical depth and long-term vision From Scottish wind turbines to Australian battery farms, from consulting roles to founding multiple ventures Demian's story of how engineering expertise, commercial awareness, and forward-thinking strategy intersect is fascinating. ⚡ Topics Covered Renewable energy project development Solar farms & wind farms Large-scale battery storage (100MW+ projects) Energy arbitrage & frequency control markets (FCAS) Grid infrastructure & transmission challenges Carbon accounting & reforestation economics ESG trends & sustainability strategy Engineering entrepreneurship Clean tech innovation The future of 100% renewable energy systems CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Introduction & Why This Conversation Matters 03:45 – Early Curiosity: Solar Experiments & Discovering Renewables 08:30 – Education Path: Engineering, Environmental Science & Wind Energy 14:20 – First Industry Roles: Wind Data, Offshore Projects & Consultancy 20:10 – Moving to Australia & Gaining Construction Experience 26:00 – Founding an Engineering Company from Scratch 32:15 – Early Clients: Councils, Universities & Commercial Solar 38:40 – Scaling Up: Utility-Scale Solar, Wind & Battery Projects 45:10 – How Large-Scale Battery Storage Actually Works (FCAS & Arbitrage) 52:30 – Grid Challenges, Transmission & The Future of Infrastructure 59:00 – The Rise of EVs, Data Centres & Increasing Energy Demand 1:05:15 – Alternative Storage: Flywheels, Sodium & Emerging Tech 1:11:40 – Treecoin & Reforestation: Reinventing Carbon Markets 1:18:00 – ESG, Carbon Reporting & Decarbonisation Strategy 1:23:30 – Profit, Purpose & The Future of Renewable Engineering 1:27:00 – Final Thoughts & What Comes Next Whether you're interested in clean energy careers, engineering leadership, startup growth, climate tech, or the economics behind large infrastructure projects, this discussion delivers real-world insight. 🌍 Who This Is For Engineers and technical professionals Startup founders & entrepreneurs Renewable energy enthusiasts Sustainability leaders Investors in climate tech Students exploring engineering careers Anyone curious about how engineering companies are built and scaled This isn’t theory. It’s the lived experience of navigating technical complexity, market volatility, political shifts, and emerging technologies while keeping a clear long-term vision. 🚀 The Bigger Question Can you build a company that is commercially successful and aligned with climate solutions? This conversation tackles that head-on by exploring how engineering excellence, smart economics, and strategic timing can drive both profitability and impact. Learn the story of Enhar. If you enjoy deep discussions on renewable energy, battery storage, engineering strategy, climate technology, and the journey of building something meaningful, please subscribe, like, and share. More conversations like this are coming.    / @treecoinco2   Visit the website to learn more about TreeCoin. 🌐https://www.treecoin.global/ Instagram -   / treecoin.global   Facebook -   / treecoin.global   Linkedin -   / treecoincrypto