Benjamin Khoo stands at the forefront of innovation as the Chief Technology Officer at Elion House, a pioneering cleantech incubator in Japan. Established in 2008, Elion House has been instrumental in fostering sustainable energy solutions long before the global energy transition gained momentum. Benjamin’s journey...
Benjamin Khoo stands at the forefront of innovation as the Chief Technology Officer at Elion House, a pioneering cleantech incubator in Japan. Established in 2008, Elion House has been instrumental in fostering sustainable energy solutions long before the global energy transition gained momentum. Benjamin’s journey into the cleantech sector was catalyzed by the cataclysmic events of the Global Financial Crisis in 2007, where his experience as a financial engineer structuring complex derivatives provided him with a unique perspective on the vulnerabilities of traditional energy systems. This pivotal moment ignited his passion for green technology, leading him to focus on renewable energy solutions.
At Elion House, Benjamin is spearheading key projects aimed at addressing the pressing challenges of solar asset underperformance, which has become increasingly critical in the wake of Japan's energy crisis following the Fukushima disaster in 2011. His firsthand experience during this seismic event, where he witnessed the physical and emotional toll of energy instability, drives his commitment to innovation in sustainable energy. Fluent in Japanese, Benjamin effectively bridges cultural and technological gaps, facilitating collaborations that enhance the incubator's impact on the cleantech landscape.
His expertise spans a diverse range of skills, including infrastructure development, financial modeling, and portfolio management, all of which are leveraged to create robust business strategies that propel Elion House’s mission forward. With a keen focus on hydrogen technology and other green initiatives, Benjamin Khoo is not just navigating the complexities of the energy sector; he is reshaping it, ensuring that innovation is born from the struggles of the past and the challenges of the present.
