Rooted in Change

To tackle the climate crisis, we need radical action and bold ideas. Those advocating and delivering green solutions, lowering humanity's impact on the planet, are our champions. The podcast “Rooted in Change” interviews European cleantech protagonists about their solutions. Guests share ideas on how to accelerate change and deliver meaningful global impact.

Rooted in Change

Latest episodes

Maryam Ghadrdan - Planck

Maryam Ghadrdan - Planck

45m 57s

What if new materials power the energy transition? In this episode, we explore the cutting edge of chemical energy storage with breakthrough materials that make storing and releasing energy more efficient, scalable, and sustainable. Maryam dives into her personal journey of becoming a founder and continuously striving for excellence. She shares the science behind Planck, their customers, and how a niche position helps them to provide a lot of value.

Emmanuel Masini - Mantle8

Emmanuel Masini - Mantle8

45m 58s

What if we could unearth natural hydrogen? In this episode, Emmanuel from Mantle8 shares how they are pioneering the search for the Earth’s naturally occurring hydrogen reservoirs. As a new generation of geologists, Mantle8 uses bottom-up exploration and decades of expertise to unlock this untapped energy source. We discuss the science behind natural hydrogen and why it matters, how Mantle8’s approach differs from traditional approaches and what their secret sauce is. Natural hydrogen is one of the hottest topics in the climate tech industry right now, so this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!

Stefano Cozza - Planeto

Stefano Cozza - Planeto

40m 19s

What if designing district heating networks became simple? In this episode, I sit down with Stefano, founder and CEO of Planeto, to explore how their technology transforms how energy planners develop district heating and cooling systems. Those networks are crucial for the energy transition, yet often overlooked. Planeto makes creating efficient, future-proof networks that accelerate the energy transition easier. Stefano shares the inspiration behind the company, the challenges of scaling such a solution, and why district energy is a crucial piece of the clean energy puzzle. Tune in to learn how digital tools can unlock the future of urban heating...

Alexis Sevault - Cartesian

Alexis Sevault - Cartesian

40m 40s

What if melting and freezing powered the world? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of phase-change materials and their game-changing role in energy storage. By leveraging the unique properties of those materials, Cartesian has developed a solution that efficiently stores and releases energy as materials transition between solid and liquid states. Co-founder and CTO Alexis shares how he identified the solution, how it works in practice, its applications in the built environment and its future potential. If you're interested in storage solutions, this one is for you.