#206: The Hydrogen Revolution and How It Can Reshape The Energy Landscape with Gary Ong of Celadyne Technologies
Hosted by Santosh Sankar on March 26, 2025
Summary
During this episode, Santosh is joined by Gary Ong, Founder & CEO at Celadyne Technologies, a company specializing in developing advanced materials and technologies that enhance the durability and efficiency of hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers, aiming to decarbonize heavy-duty industries like transportation and manufacturing. Santosh and Gary explore hydrogen's transformative potential in supply chains and energy sectors as Gary shares his journey from battery technology to hydrogen, highlighting its advantages in industrial applications, transportation, and energy storage. The pair address public misconceptions about hydrogen, its historical context, and its role in re-industrialization and energy independence in the U.S. The episode underscores hydrogen's critical importance in achieving decarbonization and a sustainable energy future. Don’t miss this episode.
Show Notes
Highlights from their conversation include:
- Gary’s Background in Hydrogen (0:41)
- Hydrogen's Potential (2:13)
- Why Hydrogen Over Batteries? (5:37)
- Challenges of Energy Storage (8:25)
- Public Perception of Hydrogen (10:01)
- Hydrogen's Industrial Applications (12:35)
- Energy Independence and Global Leverage (16:09)
- Hydrogen in Transportation and Logistics (19:23)
- Understanding Fuel Cells (22:02)
- Collaborations with Major Companies (28:46)
- Hydrogen Distribution Challenges (31:08)
- The Importance of a Hydrogen Thesis (36:59)
- Hydrogen's Multibillion Dollar Potential (39:05)
- The Future of Fuel (40:43)
- This or That to Wrap (41:09)
- Final Thoughts and Takeaways (42:45)
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