Energy Central Top Voices 2024 [Energy & Sustainability Network]

Each year, Energy Central proudly recognizes the Top Voices across our six networks.  These individuals have gone above and beyond in sharing their expertise, insights, and thought leadership with our community, delivering high-value content and sparking meaningful discussions about the future of energy. In a year full of challenges and opportunities, their contributions have shaped the conversation around the most pressing topics in the energy sector.

We asked each of our 2024 Top Voices honorees three important questions this year:

1. What was the most significant trend in the energy and utility sector in 2024 and how do you think it changed or impacted the industry? 
2. What do you anticipate will be the story to watch in 2025? 
3. What’s a recommendation you have for our Energy Central community—an article, podcast episode, book, video, etc.—that’s elevated the way you think about our industry? 

Keep reading to hear from the Top Voices in the Energy & Sustainability Network (and stay tuned all week as these Top Voices get published in each of the six networks—we’ll update this article with links to all Top Voices as they go live). 

By the way: Want to be a Top Voice for 2025? Now’s the time to start sparking conversation on Energy Central.

 
Sergej Marojevic

Company: Qcharge123, LLC

Title: CEO

Energy Central Member since 2023

Key Community Contribution: Electric Future in Flux: What is Slowing Down E.V. Adoption?

The biggest story in 2024: The rise of AI-driven energy management systems in 2024 was a game-changer, optimizing grid efficiency, integrating renewable sources, and reducing waste. This shift accelerated the transition to smarter, more sustainable energy infrastructure and empowered utilities to handle increasing demand from EVs and electrification.

What to watch in 2025: The deployment of solid-state batteries at scale, revolutionizing energy storage for EVs and renewable grids, will dominate headlines in 2025. This breakthrough is expected to reduce costs, enhance safety, and improve the sustainability of the energy sector.

Sergej’s recommendation: I recommend the podcast episode “AI Meets Renewable Energy” from Q in Charge with Joe the Q. It provides an insightful dive into how technology is reshaping the power sector, offering innovative solutions to complex challenges.

 
Alextin Mendonza

Company: Ampinity Energy Private Limited

Title: Chief Executive Officer

Energy Central Member since 2024

Key Community Contribution: Hydrogen Implementation Across the Globe: Starting with the Customer Experience

The biggest story in 2024: The rise of “Energy-as-a-Service” (EaaS) revolutionized the energy sector in 2024 by integrating smart technologies, distributed generation, and utility-scale storage into a cohesive model. This approach simplified energy delivery while encouraging renewable adoption and efficiency, allowing consumers to actively manage energy resources and reducing the sector’s carbon footprint.

What to watch in 2025: The global race for hydrogen dominance will headline 2025 as countries and corporations invest heavily in green hydrogen infrastructure, aiming to establish leadership in the renewable hydrogen economy. This competition will be pivotal in driving innovation and scaling sustainable energy solutions.

Alextin’s recommendation: I recommend “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster” by Bill Gates, which provides actionable insights into addressing climate change through innovation and scalable solutions. This book aligns well with the challenges and opportunities in the energy sector, especially in the context of achieving net-zero targets.