https://youtu.be/NBU16LcBoXE Matt and Sean talk about how to make passive house choices that work for you and why Matt made the choices he did for his net zero energy home. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “Wow! I Didn’t Know A Prebuilt House Could Do This”: https://youtu.be/y3NVDqH39CE?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7FwYRnWkpCSkAeFOzrgh5h YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the show: https://pod.f...
Feb 15, 2023•23 min
https://youtu.be/rHMDM69g7y4 Matt and Sean talk about new fusion energy production breakthroughs, like the US National Ignition Facility’s recent announcement on the first fusion ignition, and the long path to viability. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “What This Breakthrough Means For Nuclear Fusion”: https://youtu.be/u-I8r0nH4Jw?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK77atWtQVv7 YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/po...
Feb 08, 2023•23 min
https://youtu.be/GgQM62pO-zo Matt and Sean talk about brick, rocks, and other physical heat storage battery tech paths. It’s an old concept that’s finally catching on in a big way. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “How A Brick & Rock Battery Is Changing Energy Storage”: https://youtu.be/B3JlTVt0jLw?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi5LVxHfWfQE6-Y_HnK-sgXS YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the sho...
Feb 07, 2023•20 min
https://youtu.be/_41121veARI Matt and Sean talk about why a 17-year old going back to first principles to solve a specific electric motor problem is important. It’s not the what, but the why. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “Why This 17-Year Old's Electric Motor Is Important”: https://youtu.be/35JuW3bcp04?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7UWp64ZlOKUPNXePMTdU4d YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the...
Jan 26, 2023•23 min
https://youtu.be/npavPIz2w2s Matt and Sean talk about how many wood batteries a woodchuck would chuck… Lignin, biochar, and sustainable tree farming are key to this being a success. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “Growing Batteries - Wood Battery Explained”: https://youtu.be/bs7CQf_F088?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi5LVxHfWfQE6-Y_HnK-sgXS YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the show: https://pod...
Jan 04, 2023•23 min
https://youtu.be/o8NMnut351g I had a chance to sit down and chat with Mike Donaldson, the Vice President, Fusion Island Engineering at General Fusion. It’s an interesting conversation about not only General Fusion’s technology, but the fusion industry at large. Hope you enjoy. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “Why Nuclear Fusion is Closer than You Think”: https://youtu.be/yNP8by6V3RA?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK77atWtQVv7 YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/sti...
Dec 28, 2022•27 min
https://youtu.be/PWFtXYbGqYo Matt and Sean talk about zinc batteries and why old tech doesn’t always stay old. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “137 Year Old Battery Tech May Be The Future of Energy Storage”: https://youtu.be/2wsSRq-bEm0?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK77atWtQVv7 YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determined Follow us on Twitter: @s...
Dec 22, 2022•23 min
https://youtu.be/NsWxhcwfIDM Matt and Sean talk about where Undecided is headed, and how it’s going to get there. YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determined Follow us on Twitter: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmf Undecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★...
Dec 14, 2022•21 min
https://youtu.be/7q6mYQ_TCgU Matt and Sean talk about what you get when you mix solar and calm water. There’s a lot of similarities between solar panels over water and solar panels over crops (agrivoltaics). There’s also a lot we can learn about solar from countries like India. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “How Solar Panels Can Help Solve California’s Drought”: https://youtu.be/pCRX232VkBk?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi5LVxHfWfQE6-Y_HnK-sgXS YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtu...
Dec 07, 2022•19 min
https://youtu.be/R2mdOHmdU7U On today’s episode of Still To Be Determined we’re turning our beer cans into batteries … well … we’re talking about aluminum ion batteries and how they might be the successor to the lithium ion battery. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “Can This Metal Really Beat the Lithium Battery?”: https://youtu.be/5B6icvUBNzE?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7UWp64ZlOKUPNXePMTdU4d YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undeci...
Nov 30, 2022•29 min
https://youtu.be/DJxdRqxe7Qk Matt and Sean discuss start-ups’ fusion energy plans, their timetable, and their potential. We also talk to Helion Energy’s CEO, David Kirtley about their technology. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “Why Nuclear Fusion is Closer Than You Think”: https://youtu.be/yNP8by6V3RA?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK77atWtQVv7 YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the sh...
Nov 22, 2022•55 min
https://youtu.be/zQYIoyZZjMI Matt and Sean discuss Unity Homes’ approach to sustainable homebuilding (including Matt’s home!). Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “The Simple Genius of a Prefabricated House - My Net Zero Home Build”: https://youtu.be/r-RTlbv84T8?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7FwYRnWkpCSkAeFOzrgh5h0 YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determined F...
Nov 16, 2022•25 min
https://youtu.be/jt5vbXnc8Oo Matt and Sean discuss large-scale passive buildings and the different technologies available today to make it happen. Everything from regenerative braking on elevators, to solar panels plus battery energy storage, to ERVs and air tight construction. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “How Big Can You Make a Passive House?”: https://youtu.be/J4aTcU6Fzoc?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7UWp64ZlOKUPNXePMTdU4d YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbd...
Nov 09, 2022•22 min
https://youtu.be/yiIyjFo8lCs Matt and Sean discuss nanotechnology advancements driving battery breakthroughs from companies like EnergyX. Their metal organic frameworks are revolutionizing lithium mining, and potentially lithium batteries as well. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “This is Game Changing Tech for Batteries - Lithium Mining Explained”: https://youtu.be/xWpLFUUDTiM?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi5LVxHfWfQE6-Y_HnK-sgXS YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdp...
Nov 02, 2022•27 min
https://youtu.be/clmikR-QtwU Matt and Sean discuss supersonic air travel and Matt’s real feelings about biofuels and Boom’s prospects. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “Fueling a Clean Supersonic Plane Comeback”: https://youtu.be/b4AZ2eslt5s?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK77atWtQVv7 YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determined Follow us on Twitter...
Oct 26, 2022•23 min
https://youtu.be/XQx6lPU-9iw Matt and Sean discuss missteps in battery development around a breakthrough formula for vanadium redox flow battery. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “The Breakthrough Battery That The US Gave Away to China”: https://youtu.be/pQlG46F87Fs?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7UWp64ZlOKUPNXePMTdU4d YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determ...
Oct 22, 2022•26 min
https://youtu.be/xZJFzaNybWI Matt talks to Teague Egan, EnergyX's CEO, about their direct extraction lithium mining pilot project in Bolivia, and what they're planning for a lithium metal next gen battery. Check out the Undecided With Matt Ferrell channel here: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determined Follow us on Twitt...
Oct 20, 2022•47 min
https://youtu.be/gWBR8pwENSM Matt and Sean discuss planning for energy efficient home-building and more about Matt’s one big regret. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “My Biggest Regret Building a Net Zero Home”: https://youtu.be/i4aqEjIwBwo?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7FwYRnWkpCSkAeFOzrgh5h YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determined Follow us on Twitter:...
Oct 05, 2022•20 min
https://youtu.be/Wwh6bCvwfXM Matt and Sean discuss wireless EV charging and extreme reactions to technologies that challenge our life experience. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “Why Wireless Charging May Be the Future of EVs”: https://youtu.be/s8EF7ZGORS0?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK77atWtQVv7 YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determined Foll...
Sep 28, 2022•26 min
https://youtu.be/f1qHG9xgu08 Matt and Sean discuss light focusing solar panels, what sets apart Stanford’s AGILE concentrated solar panels, and what Matt regrets not including in the Undecided video about the tech. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “This Invention Could Supercharge Solar Panels”: https://youtu.be/ytdWAKgPyI0?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK77atWtQVv7 YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-fe...
Sep 21, 2022•20 min
https://youtu.be/UhUKdyqp_Ps Matt and Sean discuss desalination breakthroughs that could make a big difference in developing areas and natural disasters. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “2 Breakthroughs That Could Solve the Fresh Water Crisis”: https://youtu.be/OB9waxBe4CQ?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7UWp64ZlOKUPNXePMTdU4d YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-b...
Sep 14, 2022•22 min
https://youtu.be/zYCNuQsa8Uw Matt and Sean discuss thermal energy storage and storing heat in sand for days, weeks, or possibly months. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “How A Sand Battery Could Change The Energy Game”: https://youtu.be/G6ZrM-IZlTE?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi5LVxHfWfQE6-Y_HnK-sgXS YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determined Follow us on ...
Sep 07, 2022•20 min
https://youtu.be/nOw5eZdGQJA Matt and Sean discuss hot water heaters and how phase change materials have moved from use in space into our homes. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “You’ve Never Seen a Water Heater Like This”: https://youtu.be/OsiW3fqt2PI?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK77atWtQVv7 YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determined Follow us...
Aug 31, 2022•20 min
https://youtu.be/x3rMAfl93ms Matt and Sean discuss recycling solar panels–what can we learn from past efforts? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “The Truth About Solar Panels”: https://youtu.be/3JqzSsStwF4?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7cadIj6qpCWkg-tPzN1sgj YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determined Follow us on Twitter: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattfer...
Aug 24, 2022•23 min
https://youtu.be/pfcXv2BnFdY Matt and Sean discuss CO2 batteries, how fast they might be here, and how much of an impact they may have. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “How the CO2 battery could be the future of energy storage?”: https://youtu.be/GSzh8D8Of0k?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK77atWtQVv7 YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determined Fo...
Aug 17, 2022•25 min
https://youtu.be/P55g2ee94hM Matt and Sean discuss carrying a sunburn in a bottle… oh and it’s an energy storage solution as well. Discussing a recent scientific advance that could allow us to store solar energy directly into a liquid for up to 18 years. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “Why This Liquid That Stores Solar Energy for Years Matters”: https://youtu.be/QbzqLBL-m8I?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7UWp64ZlOKUPNXePMTdU4d YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpod...
Aug 10, 2022•20 min
https://youtu.be/tS-4bc5qH08 Matt and Sean discuss biochar and other carbon capture methods that may overlap to help manage human generated CO2. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “The Reality of Carbon Capture”: https://youtu.be/HrRq2lzQb08?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7cadIj6qpCWkg-tPzN1sgj YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determined Follow us on Twitter: ...
Aug 03, 2022•23 min
https://youtu.be/nq4AzL_mRok Matt and Sean discuss solar panel tech advances in efficiency breakthroughs, organic solar cells, perovskites, and multi junction solar panels. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “Exploring Solar Panel Efficiency Breakthroughs in 2022”: https://youtu.be/m8crjuL8FFs?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7UWp64ZlOKUPNXePMTdU4d YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the show: https://...
Jul 20, 2022•22 min
https://youtu.be/h46ZvGaeYso Matt and Sean discuss what to expect when breakthroughs miss their moment. Are solid state batteries in danger of missing their moment to other technologies like lithium sulfur or Tesla’s new 4680 battery cells, chemistry, and structural battery pack? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “Is This Solid State Battery Breakthrough Too Late?”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAfGozXBou0&list=PLnTSM-ORSgi55IJwXkqPkgtq03bgQDNoH&index=1&t=0s YouTube v...
Jul 13, 2022•21 min
https://youtu.be/mIKkdCHmQZU Matt and Sean discuss the potential of seaweed as a plastic replacement. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “Why Seaweed Could Be The Future Of Plastic”: https://youtu.be/901aQFR6Ft0?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi5LVxHfWfQE6-Y_HnK-sgXS YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Support the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determined Follow us on Twitter: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @ma...
Jul 06, 2022•24 min
