In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with CEO of Grengine Inc, Connie Stacey.

Connie is both the founder and owner of Grengine Inc, an award-winning battery manufacturer located in Edmonton, Alberta. She founded Grengine in 2014 with a desire to replace diesel generators with a clean energy alternative which centres on her patented modular battery technology. Grengine proudly manufactures its batteries in Edmonton and has a strong focus on DEI and building a sustainable supply chain.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• Grengine.com





• Connie Stacey on LinkedIn

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Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

• [00:31 ] Connie Stacey explains Grengine’s innovative battery pack technology over traditional manufacturing.





• [02:10 ] Intelligent battery self-identification reduces labor costs and deployment challenges.





• [04:34 ] Importance of battery security and advanced encryption.





• [11:24 ] Emphasis on ethical sourcing of materials free from child labor issues.





• [16:18 ] "Planned advancement" helps create future-proof battery systems.





• [19:55 ] Alberta's energy crisis illustrates varying support for renewables between urban and rural areas.





• [22:34 ] Batteries can lower electricity bills by storing cheaper overnight energy.





• [26:32 ] Energy poverty remains a significant global issue, with 1 billion lacking electricity access.





• [29:05 ] Decentralizing energy generation proves to be more efficient and reliable.





• [30:28 ] DC systems can enhance energy efficiency by up to 30%.





• [32:06 ] Future energy systems need redundancy and efficiency beyond traditional grids.