PPAs für den Mittelstand – einfacher, günstiger und grüner mit ECO2GROW | Deep Dive Cleantech #85
Steigende Energiepreise und Marktvolatilität setzen kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen (KMUs) zunehmend unter Druck. Doch was wäre, wenn sie Zugang zu denselben stabilen und kosteneffizienten Energieverträgen hätten wie große Konzerne?
KMUs kämpfen seit Langem mit hohen Stromkosten und eingeschränktem Zugang zu Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) – Verträgen, die den direkten Bezug erneuerbarer Energie aus Wind- und Solarparks ermöglichen. Bisher waren PPAs meist großen Unternehmen vorbehalten, da sie komplexe Vertragsbedingungen, hohe Mindestabnahmemengen und Bonitätsanforderungen mit sich bringen.
Viele KMUs sind dadurch unvorhersehbaren Energiepreisen ausgesetzt, was langfristige Planung erschwert.
In dieser Episode von DeepDive Cleantech spricht David Wortmann mit Paul Appel, Co-Founder & CEO von ECO2GROW, darüber, wie ein fintech-basierter Ansatz PPAs erstmals für KMUs zugänglich macht.
Die Lösung von ECO2GROW? Eine B2B-Plattform, die den PPA-Prozess vereinfacht, KMUs in Einkaufsgemeinschaften bündelt und rechtliche sowie finanzielle Hürden abbaut – für eine kosteneffiziente und vollständig rückverfolgbare Beschaffung von Grünstrom.
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Water: A Double-Edged Problem [HEAT #2]
In Episode 2 of HEAT, we discuss one of the most critical and paradoxical challenges of the climate crisis: water.
While water is essential for life, it has become a double-edged sword in the face of climate change. On one hand, we face the devastating impacts of floodings that destroy communities, infrastructure, and livelihoods. On the other, we face the scarcity of water - droughts that threaten agriculture, ecosystems, and access to clean drinking water.
How can we achieve water resilience in a rapidly changing world?
In this episode, David Wortmann of DWR eco sits down with Ingrid Timboe, Vice Executive Director of the Alliance for Global Water Adaptation (AGWA), to explore the complexities of water management. Together, they discuss the urgent need for innovative strategies to address both flooding and drought, and how better water governance, infrastructure, and technology can help build resilience. Ingrid shares insights why water must be at the center of climate adaptation efforts.
Meanwhile, Nikolaus Samios of PT1 speaks with Mulundu Sichone, Founder & CEO of PYDRO, a pioneering company tackling one of the most overlooked aspects of water management: the staggering loss of water in distribution networks. On average, 30% of the world’s water is lost due to leaks and inefficiencies caused by outdated technology and a lack of data. This not only exacerbates water scarcity - already affecting over 4 billion people for at least one month per year, according to the UN - but also leads to unnecessary energy costs and CO2 emissions. PYDRO is revolutionizing water networks with its self-powered monitoring and sensing solutions. By making water networks smarter and more efficient, the company is helping to reduce water loss, lower energy consumption, and cut CO2 emissions, all while ensuring more reliable access to this precious resource.
Tune in to Episode 2 of HEAT - Beyond 1.5 to explore how we can navigate climate adaptation and uncover solutions for a more resilient future.
Preparing for Tomorrow - Understanding Climate Impacts and Adaptation [HEAT #1]
As climate change accelerates, the world is facing more extreme weather, rising sea levels, and other unprecedented environmental challenges. But how do we adapt to these changes? Why isn’t simply reducing carbon emissions enough? And what will adaptation mean for vulnerable regions, businesses, and everyday people?
In this episode, David Wortmann from DWR eco sits down with Henry Neufeldt, Head of Impact Assessment and Adaptation Analysis at UNEP’s Copenhagen Climate Centre, to dive into these questions. Together, they break down what climate adaptation really means, explore its urgency, and discuss the role of adaptation policy. They also look at the adaptation finance gap, which stands at a staggering $194-366 billion per year, and consider how public and private sectors can work together to close it.
Following this discussion, Nikolas Samios, Managing Partner of PT1, and Kamil Kluza, Co-Founder & COO of Climate X, join to share how data-driven business solutions are helping organizations adapt. In the episode wrap-up, David and Nikolas highlight the key takeaways, leaving listeners with a clear understanding of why climate adaptation is essential—and how we can start preparing for the future.
Tune in to learn about the crucial steps we need to take to adapt to our changing world.
Beyond 1.5 - Solutions for a New Climate Reality [HEAT #0]
In Episode 0 of the six-part series "HEAT - Beyond 1.5" we confront a difficult truth: despite all our efforts toward climate protection, we must also learn to live with the consequences of the climate crisis. What can we expect as climate change increasingly impacts our daily lives? And what technologies or business models might help us better adapt to the looming climate catastrophe? In this introductory episode, David Wortmann, founder and CEO of the Cleantech-focused consultancy DWR eco, and Niko Samios, founder of the early-stage investor PT1, set the stage for upcoming discussions. They will meet with leading experts to better understand the realities of the climate crisis and with entrepreneurs and investors to explore solutions that can help us navigate the challenges of climate adaptation.
Can't Eat Money - Ehrliches Marken-Branding für den Planeten ohne heisse Luft und Greenwashing | Deep Dive Cleantech #84
Im neuen Deep Dive Cleantech Podcast spricht David Wortmann mit zwei der Mitgründer der neuen Agentur can't eat money, David Scherer und Faton Berisha. Die beiden erfahrenen Werber und Strategen berichten, warum sie sich gemeinsam mit Benedikt Stalf entschlossen haben, eine Werbe- und Brandingagentur speziell für Nachhaltigkeit, Klimaschutz und Impact zu gründen. Sie erklären, wie can't eat money sich von anderen Agenturen unterscheidet, welchen Stellenwert authentische Kommunikation in Zeiten von Greenwashing hat und warum sie nur mit Unternehmen zusammenarbeiten, die sich ebenso für eine nachhaltige Zukunft einsetzen. Zudem geben sie Einblicke in die Entstehung des ungewöhnlichen Agenturnamens und sprechen über die Bedeutung von gutem Design in der Nachhaltigkeitskommunikation.
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