In this episode, I’m joined by Kemp Gregory, Co-Founder and CEO of Renewell Energy. He is transforming idle oil wells into energy storage systems powered by gravity.

At first, this idea may sound unexpected. However, it offers a practical way to support renewable power at scale. Instead of building everything from scratch, Renewell Energy is reusing existing infrastructure.

Why old oil wells matter

In this conversation, we explore an important truth about the energy transition. It is not only about new infrastructure. Rather, it is also about building on what is already in place.

For example, old oil wells can be repurposed into scalable energy storage assets. As a result, this approach can help strengthen clean energy systems while making use of existing industrial sites.

Building climate tech in the real world

Kemp Gregory also shares the founder’s journey behind this technology. He reflects on what it takes to introduce a bold idea into a deeply established industry.

At the same time, he speaks about the real challenges of building in climate tech. These include regulatory friction, investor scepticism, and the need to earn trust. In addition, he explains why policy support is essential for scaling energy storage solutions like this one.

The hard work of transition

This episode is not only about innovation. Instead, it is about the hard work of transition. It looks at what it takes to prove that existing infrastructure can be part of a cleaner future.

Overall, this is a practical conversation about energy storage, climate tech, and the kind of systems thinking needed for the clean energy transition.

For more content, visit:
Kemp’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kemp-gregory
Renewell Website: https://renewellenergy.com
Email Kemp: kemp@renewellenergy.com
Catalyst Now: https://catalystnow.net
AstroX: https://www.angkasawan.org.my
Email Dr Faiz: mfaiz@angkasawan.org.my
Dr Faiz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gofaiz

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