Storage, scalability, and speed to market - Endua
Description
In this episode of Exploring Hydrogen, we are joined by Endua’s CEO, Paul Sernia. Andy and Paul talk about Endua pioneering new hydrogen generation and storage technologies that can deliver affordable and reliable renewable energy. Paul explains the parallels between Endua and his previous experience as co-founder and Product Manager of Tritium (who manufacturer fast charging units for electric vehicles), helping take them from start up into being a global player, culminating on listing on the NASDAQ for USD1.3Bn in May 2022.
Paul’s Highlights:
1:10 – About Endua
1:37 – Paul’s background
3:15 – The Hydrogen sector and how Endua is solving the energy storage problem.
5:30 – About Endua’s power bank
7:57 – Endua is building a fully self-contained system that has the ability to expand its’ capacity economically
9:35 – Funding for start-ups in Australia and Endua’s partners.
11:35 – Focussing on customer’s first is always vital for start-ups
13:30 – Advantage of being based in Queensland
15:15 – How do we build local hydrogen supply chains
16:35 – Parallel journey with Tritium
18:20 – Community and eco-system is key to building a local industry
18:54 – Government support for the industry
19:55 – Importance of a social licence and engagement
23:35 – Speed to market and commercialisation point
25:50 – Endua’s targeted customers
26:59 – Microsoft using hydrogen back-up systems
28:55 – The importance of getting involved in the sector
Links
Endua’s website: https://www.endua.com/
Paul’s Bio: https://www.endua.com/team
Paul Sernia’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-sernia-212aaa/
Tritium’s website: https://tritiumcharging.com/