Episode 22: Varun Sivaram

On this podcast, Thomas Byrne, CEO of CleanCapital, sits down with Varun Sivaram, a thought leader in the clean energy space. This podcast discusses the bestseller’s new book “Taming the Sun”, which outlines the current clean energy landscape, and the advances needed to unleash it.

Besides being a writer, Varun Sivaram is a physicist and Chief Technology Officer at ReNew Power Ventures, a multibillion-dollar renewable energy firm. He is also a senior research scholar at Columbia University, a board member for the Stanford University Energy and Environment Institutes, and an editorial board member for the journal “Global Transitions”. Previously, Varun was a professor at Georgetown University and is a Rhodes and a Truman Scholar. Dr. Sivaram holds a degree from Stanford University and a Ph.D. from St. John’s College, Oxford University.

Transcript

Where Can You Buy Prepaid Visa Cards May 2026

"Wait," Leo asked, picking up a card. "Can I just grab it and go?"

CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid are usually reliable bets. where can you buy prepaid visa cards

"No problem," she called out. "Just remind her it works almost anywhere that takes Visa!" "Wait," Leo asked, picking up a card

Even places like Family Dollar or Dollar General carry them now." "Just remind her it works almost anywhere that takes Visa

Leo stood in the middle of the grocery store, staring at his shopping list. Bread, milk, eggs—and a birthday gift for his niece, Sophie. She was ten now, entering that tricky "I want to pick it out myself" phase, and he knew a toy wouldn't cut it.

Leo nodded, feeling like a gifting pro. He grabbed a card with a "Happy Birthday" design, loaded it with fifty dollars, and headed for the exit. "Thanks, Maya! You saved me a headache."

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