RewiredARENA’s ReWired podcast is back for a new season spotlighting the Australians turning big clean energy ideas into real-world impact.
In this episode, host Danny Kennedy speaks with special guests:
- Anish Muchhala, Investment Associate Director at ARENA
- Charles McGill, Chief Executive Officer at ElectraLith
Together, they discuss the role of critical energy minerals (CEM) like copper and lithium in the transition to renewable energy. The conversation explores innovative ways to produce industry-ready materials, while reducing emissions and energy use and strengthening Australia’s sovereign industrial and manufacturing capabilities.
You'll also hear about ElectraLith's approach to efficiently producing high-quality lithium and how ARENA funding has helped them develop their technology and share their insights.
Episode links
- ReWired podcast: https://arena.gov.au/rewired-podcast/
- Season episodes: https://arena.gov.au/rewired-podcast/season-5/
- Subscribe to ReWired: https://omny.fm/shows/rewired/
Acronyms
- ARENA: Australian Renewable Energy Agency
- CEM: Critical Energy Minerals
- CapEx: Capital Expenditure
- OpEx: Operational Expenditure
- VC: Venture Capital
- HCL: Hydrochloric (acid)
- ULCS: Ultra Low-Cost Solar
