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Power to the People

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by Auke Hoekstra and Michiel van Lelyveld

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Welcome to the Power to the People Podcast, where we reimagine the future of Energy⚡ Hosted by Michiel van Lelyveld (young skeptical realist) & Auke Hoekstra (seasoned expert, techno-optimist), we have conversations with top thinkers, innovators, and policy makers to sketch a hopeful vision for our clean energy future. 🌱 Auke believes in a future where energy is abundant and available always, everywhere for everyone. Michiel is sceptical and sees how difficult it is for us to use technology responsibly. Critical conversations emerge from these viewpoints with our guests 🔥

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October 7, 2025

11 - Unlocking immediate grid capacity with solar curtailment and reward-based grid connection contracts

S1E11 - We sit down with Gerard de Leede, CTO of <a href="www.solarge.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Solarge</a>—one of the Netherlands’ most innovative solar companies—to talk about the growing problem of grid congestion and what can be done about it right now. Solarge produces lightweight, toxin-free solar panels with a fair and transparent supply chain. Their mission? To lead the way in clean, responsible photovoltaic production. But here’s the twist: despite making some of the greenest solar panels around, Gerard can’t get a bigger grid connection for his factory. To keep up with demand, he’s had to rely on… a diesel generator. We dive into this ironic situation, explore the challenges of limited grid capacity, and hear Gerard’s ideas for solving it.

September 23, 2025

10 - Looking at the energy transition through the lens of systems change

S1E10 - Today we speak with Floor Alkemade, expert in systems change. Through the lens of systems change we see how the energy transition is connected to questions of economic survival of countries, energy policy and social behavior. We also discuss energy autonomy and the EU's dependency on gas and oil from other countries. Floor is a professor at the <a href="https://www.tue.nl/en/research/researchers/floor-alkemade" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Eindhoven University of Technology</a> and specialized in the field of systems change. This multidisciplinary approach shines a refreshing light on the challenges we face today. To understand system change is helps to break out of your bubble and see the system in all its different facets. She acknowledges that we have to make sacrifices in this transition and that we will have winners and losers. But more importantly, she stretches the fact that the Energy transition is a smart investment. For the planet, our economies and the people.

September 16, 2025

9 - Creating compelling stories to get people involved in the energy transition

S1E9 - We speak with Mark Spijker about creating compelling stories to get people involved in the energy transition. Mark is the main director of <a href="https://arnhemelectricityweek.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arnhem Electricity Week</a> and wants to make it the number one energy conference in Europe. He is a master in the art of Brand Building and has been shaping stories to make the energy transition speak to a broad audience. That is why we talk with him about creating compelling stories to get people involved in the energy transition

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What is Power to the People?: Welcome to the Power to the People Podcast, where we reimagine the future of Energy⚡

Hosted by Michiel van Lelyveld (young skeptical realist) & Auke Hoekstra (seasoned expert, techno-optimist), we have conversations with top thinkers, innovators, and policy makers to sketch a hopeful vision for our clean energy future. 🌱

Auke believes in a future where energy is abundant and available always, everywhere for everyone. Michiel is sceptical and sees how difficult it is for us to use technology responsibly. Critical conversations emerge from these viewpoints with our guests 🔥
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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