In this episode of New World in the Making, I talk with Rayan Kassis, CEO and co-founder of AED Energy, about the future of energy and what's actually changing right now.

Rayan's company has developed thermal battery systems that store electricity as heat—delivering 6 to 32 hours of clean power at 10x cheaper than lithium batteries. They're deploying these systems in Nigeria, replacing diesel generators that burn millions of liters of fuel every year. This is about proving that renewables can work, at scale, 24/7.

We question the systems we come from and explore what's emerging in this new energy landscape.

We talk about:

How thermal batteries work and why they're so much cheaper
The real barriers to scaling renewables—regulation, financing, industrial resistance
Why decentralized energy changes everything for resilience and access
The current moment in the Middle East and what oil dependence really costs
How geopolitics and policy shape the energy transition
Energy storage as the key to 100% renewable systems
Leadership and human creativity in uncertain times

This conversation brought things down to reality—showing what's possible when we start building instead of waiting.

This is for anyone curious about energy transition, clean tech, decentralized systems, geopolitics, and how innovation is reshaping power—literally and politically.

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About AED Energy Storage
AED Energy develops ultra-low-cost thermal battery systems that enable 24/7 clean energy by storing electricity as heat.

→ Connect with Rayan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayankassis/→ Learn more about AED Energy: https://aed.energy/

⚠️ Disclaimer
All content shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, investment, or legal advice. The views expressed by the guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect my personal views or positions. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and form their own conclusions.

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