The GridCast
The GridCast
Podcast Description
The GridCast is a podcast dedicated to the people powering the future of Australia and New Zealand’s Transmission & Distribution industry.
In each episode, we speak with leaders driving critical energy infrastructure, from major grid upgrades to navigating workforce challenges and accelerating the energy transition.
Whether you're in engineering, construction, operations, or strategy, The GridCast brings real conversations with the voices shaping the grid of tomorrow.
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🔌 Focused on T&D | Energy Transition | Leadership
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a variety of content themes including energy transition, leadership in engineering, and workforce challenges, with episodes like 'Challenges and Opportunities in Australia's Energy Future' focusing on the evolution of the energy sector and insights from industry leaders sharing their career paths and advice for emerging professionals.
The GridCast is a podcast dedicated to the people powering the future of Australia and New Zealand’s Transmission & Distribution industry.
In each episode, we speak with leaders driving critical energy infrastructure, from major grid upgrades to navigating workforce challenges and accelerating the energy transition.
Whether you’re in engineering, construction, operations, or strategy, The GridCast brings real conversations with the voices shaping the grid of tomorrow.
🎙️ Powered by ConnectYou Recruitment
🔌 Focused on T&D | Energy Transition | Leadership
In this episode of The GridCast, Liam Dutton welcomes Babak Badrzadeh, Co-Founder of Etik Energy and Bespoke Energy. With deep technical expertise in power systems and a career spanning both AEMO and private consultancy, Babak brings a unique perspective on the transformation of Australia’s energy landscape.
Babak shares his career journey, from his early days in the sector to founding two businesses focused on technical excellence and flexible engineering solutions. He unpacks some of the most pressing issues in the power sector today—including generator connection challenges, system strength, grid stability, and the role of AI in power systems engineering.
They also discuss the future of Australia’s energy mix, the shortage of Protection Engineers, and what it takes to build a long-term career in power. Babak offers thoughtful advice for young engineers on how to stay curious, own your niche, and navigate a fast-changing industry.
For insights on entrepreneurship in the energy sector, grid challenges, and where the biggest opportunities lie, tune into this episode.
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