E271: Designing for Circularity: Rethinking Solar and Batteries

Energypreneurs

In this episode, our guest is Laura Jones, an electrical engineer, social scientist, and co-founder of the Circular PV Alliance. Laura walks us through the pioneering work behind Australia's first certification scheme for circular solar farms, CPVA Certified. From integrating circular economy principles into planning and operation, to practical reuse and repair strategies for PV components, Laura’s insights are both grounded and forward-looking.

We also explore her research on virtual power plants (VPPs), the real-world challenges householders face when participating in energy markets, and how human behavior intersects with energy tech design. Laura shares valuable lessons from her projects on battery storage, vehicle-to-grid trials, and how equitable and thoughtful systems design can lead to more resilient and inclusive energy futures.

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