In this episode, Aroon shares insights on why data center flexibility is critical to protecting energy affordability, grid reliability and the broader economy amidst the AI boom.
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In this episode, Aroon shares insights on why data center flexibility is critical to protecting energy affordability, grid reliability and the broader economy amidst the AI boom.
Changing the Way We Charge EVs -- Apoorv Bhargava, CEO of WeaveGrid
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Changing the Way We Charge EVs -- Apoorv Bhargava, CEO of WeaveGrid
Rising electric vehicle demand is creating new challenges for both EV owners and utilities.
Concentrated charging times are driving up electricity prices, making it more expensive to charge EVs. This "peaky" electricity demand is pushing utilities to rely on fossil fuel plants, impacting the energy transition.
Apoorv Bhargava, CEO of WeaveGrid, is focused on addressing these problems by making the grid more intelligent and resilient.
In this episode, Apoorv and co-hosts Emily Goldfield and Ian Miller dive into WeaveGrid's world and discuss:
- The Evolution of the Electric Grid: Explore the essential grid improvements needed to enable wide-spread electrification across industries.
- Innovations in EV Charging: Learn how WeaveGrid is using software to optimize EV charging and to transform EVs into distributed energy storage assets.
- Insights from a Climate Tech Founder: Hear about Apoorv's journey as a Stanford GSB graduate, successful founder and Forbes 30-Under-30 recipient, and his perspectives on building a meaningful career in climate tech.
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In this episode, Aroon shares insights on why data center flexibility is critical to protecting energy affordability, grid reliability and the broader economy amidst the AI boom.
