Andrew Tanner

Decentralized energy storage solution provider aimed at delivering the simplest, safest and most cost-effective approach to integrating energy storage with solar

The Expert Network is a key element of the tailored assistance Commercialisation Australia offers to its participants. Small companies and people new to business often do not know who to talk to and how to make the business connections necessary to develop their intellectual property (IP). The Expert Network is an additional resource to further assist Commercialisation Australia participants in this regard. Members of the diverse Expert Network have hands-on experience in building and/or selling a business, specialist domain expertise, knowledge of international markets and extensive networks in their areas of expertise. They are well placed to offer guidance and practical approaches to assist Commercialisation Australia participants tackle specific commercialisation hurdles and to build valuable business networks.

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GreenSync is a global leader in providing software to control and dispatch distributed energy resources (DER) and is transforming electricity grids into marketplaces. The company has been developing the Decentralized Energy Exchange (deX) to address Australia's urgent need to coordinate the dispatch of DER into the distribution network while simultaneously allowing them the simultaneously contract and deliver multiple value streams to the market/electricity network. This digital architecture for new energy markets and will drive the democratization of the grid for the benefit of all energy consumers. Further information is available at www.dex.energy and the deX white paper is available at www.dex.energy/download

Launched in 2007, the the Young Leadership Dialogue embodies the intergenerational imperative in maintaining the Leadership Dialogue mission over the longer term—to advance mutual understanding among Australian and US leaders through a consistent flow of younger women and men leaders from each country.

Geli develops software to integrate, network, and economically operate energy storage systems. The Geli EOS software platform makes operational decisions based on the price of power and energy in addition to the electrical status and activity of the grid and other system components. Spearheaded the Business & Partnership Development effort.

Mentoring a PhD student from the University of Queensland as part of the Advance Global Australian Awards Mentoring Program.

Zenogen has developed a highly efficient, low cost graphite electrode for hydrogen production via water electrolysis. The technology is 100x cheaper and 30% more efficient than present catalyst, Platinum. The technology presents the greatest potential to achieve the 2020 cost targets for the production of hydrogen using electrolysis.

THiNKnrg is renewable energy project developer that is technology agnostic and focused only on yielding the highest ROI for its customers. The company takes a comprehensive approach, evaluating both the energy needs of the enterprise and the available fuel sources. Through alternative financial structuring it can offer immediate energy cost savings with no capital investment required. The company is regionally focused on the west coast of the United States as well as in Latin America through its office in El Salvador.

Ignition Labs is Australia's first cleantech seed accelerator program for early stage technologies. Selected businesses enter an intensive development program that converts early stage ideas into fundable businesses over 3-months. This is achieved through leverage of a structured development and validation program, experienced mentors, cash investment and an investor roadshow in the USA

Program included study at: - University of Sydney - Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore - Stanford University, Silicon Valley - London School of Economics - Practical - Languedoc, France

Business Majors: Information Systems, Government and International Relations