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In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, Pamela Largue speaks to Peter Bronski, founder and CEO of Inflection Point Agency about the existing lack of trust, the damaging impact of misinformation in a digital age and why building trust with stakeholders will be key to achieving our decarbonisation goals.
In this episode you will learn more about:
Why trust is such an important part of the energy conversation; Where the biggest trust gaps are and what is causing them; The main sources of misinformation; How to engage with people to get buy in on renewable energy projects; The impact of distrust on the energy transition; How to address the lack of trust with energy stakeholders. -
In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, Enlit's Jonathan Spencer Jones talks to Andrew Waller, Sales Director EMEA at Analog Devices, about the technologies and innovations that are facilitating greater efficiency and visibility, as well as the challenges and opportunities associated with an expanding grid edge.
In this episode you will learn more about:
The top three challenges in energy; What Analog Devices believes the single most important technological innovation will be to
ensure a successful transition; How the industry is responding to challenges such as interoperability and cybersecurity; How the industry is gearing up to meet the needs for massive grid infrastructure expansion; New edge innovations are on the horizon; What the future of the energy ecosystem looks like for Analog Devices.This episode is brought to you in partnership with Analog Devices.
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In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, Pamela Largue speaks to Adrian Guggisberg, President of Distribution Solutions at ABB, at Enlit Europe about the disruptive dynamics facing utilities and why incentivising change will be critical to deploying successful digitalisation strategies.
In this episode you will learn more about:
Why the utility sector is traditionally conservative and resistant to change and how to change this legacy perspective; What needs to change to bring the traditional utility into the new age; What are the strategic considerations to be accounted for as the grid changes; Why cybersecurity is one of the most critical concerns when it comes to grid digitalisation; Why partnerships and collaboration are the way forward; The impact of digitalisation on lifecycle management; Why it's important to avoid relying on regulatory prompts to initiate change; Why digitalisation is attracting talent to the industry; What ABB's Shaping Europe's Energy Future: Key Transition Priorities survey results show about the priorities of decision makers. -
In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, Enlit content specialist Jonathan Spencer Jones speaks to Arnaud Cantin, Digital Power SVP at Schneider Electric and Luca Cavalletto, Asset Manager at A2A about how virtualisation is playing a game-changing role in how distribution utilities are overcoming major challenges.
In this episode you will learn more about:
How utilities can maximise the use of existing infrastructure by incorporating greater intelligence at
the substation level; The role of virtual substations in shaping the future of energy resiliency and distributed energy resources; Why a combination of intelligence at both central and substation levels is crucial for effective substation protection and automation; The key challenges that a distribution utility like A2A encounters at the secondary substation
level, and the challenges anticipated in the future; The functionality of the T300 H and how it compares to the HU250 in terms of equivalent functionalities.This episode is brought to you in partnership with Schneider Electric.
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In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, Enlit editor-in-chief Kelvin Ross unpacks the topic in more detail with Adriana Villalobos Mendez, Global Human Resources Business Partner at Siemens Energy. Villalobos Mendez talks about the value of people power and how to unlock it in a way that benefits the individual, team and business.
In this episode you will learn more about:
What people power means and how to harness it as a critical business tool; How to unlock people's power and potential by creating a safe environment; How to create a space that promotes innovation; Why allowing people to fail is an important recipe for success; What are the important things to get right for a successful cultural transformation; How to manage fear associated with AI in a transparent and open way; Why being a people person is so important in the age of digitalisation; How to Siemens Energy is making itself attractive to future recruits.This episode is brought to you in partnership with Siemens Energy
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In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, Kelvin Ross, editor-in-chief for Enlit, spoke with Yuliana Onishchuk in front of a live audience at Enlit Europe in Milan. Onishchuk provided insight into the projects they are focusing on and the challenges they face in this volatile situation and shared her passion for making a positive difference to those impacted by the war.
In this episode you will learn more about:
How Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation is tracking to meet the 100 schools and 50 hospitals project target; The impact of blackouts on the equipment and the importance of local procurement for projects; How project partners are supporting the initiative; The conditions in schools and bomb shelters making this initiative critical; How Onishchuk and her team are working to educate people in Ukraine about the importance of renewables and are impacting the mindset of young Ukrainians concerning sustainability. -
Pamela Largue speaks with Jo Egan, Chief Customer Officer at AGL in Australia, about how one of Australia's biggest energy companies is transforming its people and processes for the future.
In this episode you will learn more about:
The disruptive changes having the biggest impact on utilities, The impact of the twin technology and business transition, The lessons AGL has learned along their journey of transformation, What next-gen consumers are looking for and how utilities can support them to play their part in the new energy system, Why utilities need data and analytics to meet the needs of the consumer, The fundamental importance of effective change management strategies. -
In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast in partnership with Voltalis, Pamela Largue talks to Sebastien Condom, Senior Vice-President, Head of International Business at Voltalis, about why demand response is such a critical part of meeting our flexibility and decarbonisation goals.
In this episode you will learn more about:
Why demand response will play an integral part in our future energy system; Key hurdles to and enablers of scaling demand response; The influence of market design, trade restrictions, policy frameworks and aggregator participation; The importance of the wholesale market in providing line of sight on revenues; The importance of effective data collection and management; Why demand response needs to be people-centred; Understanding how demand response is done at Voltalis and why the technology and business model are unique; Identify case studies that show tangible benefits of effective demand strategies; The importance of partnerships and collaboration to ensure successful demand response strategy rollout. -
In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, Pamela Largue talks to Josh Shimali, Head of Onshore Underwriting at renewables insurance firm GCube, about the growing complexities of the insurance landscape. Shimali also highlights the key trends emerging from the past decade of renewables construction claims, highlighted in GCube's latest report.
In this episode, you will learn more about:
Key findings of the report, Arrested Development: Managing complex claims in the boom-and-bust world of renewables construction, Understanding the ‘boom and bust’ cycles and the pressure they place on developers, contractors and the supply chain, Top causes of onshore and offshore losses, How to minimise developer risk, Strategies to boost project success amidst extreme weather, contractor error and tech failure, How to ensure sustainable insurance models, and Lessons from past projects that are crucial for future success. -
In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, Pamela Largue speaks to Kim Getgen, CEO and Founder of InnovationForce, about how to navigate this unknown landscape in a strategic way that creates value for utilities. Getgen also unpacks the necessary elements for an innovation ecosystem that will ultimately modernise technology, business processes and the future of work.
Listen to this episode to learn more about:
How utilities can navigate bureaucracy and mitigate innovation risk Avoiding the trap of continuous improvement How to maximise available budgets Establishing innovation mindsets and creative agility and overcoming status quo thinking Achieving strategic alignment with the utility leadership Understanding why the lack of collaboration between the US and Europe is a failed opportunityKim Getgen will be moderating a panel at Enlit Europe in Milan, from 22-24 October. Join the session, Unblocking Europe's Innovation Pipeline, to learn more about how to ensure Europe's innovation ecosystem functions properly.
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In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, Pamela Largue speaks to Carol Johnston, VP of Energy, Utilities and Resources at enterprise software company IFS. Johnston unpacks how AI is revolutionising the way utilities operate, the risks associated with delaying digitalisation and how AI will ultimately optimise the relationship between mortals and machines.
Listen to this episode to learn more about:
How technology maturity is facilitating AI's increasing role in the utility business Why we need AI for a successful and swift energy transition How AI is proving to be a game changer in managing the grid and distributed energy resources How to manage the impact AI's energy demand is placing on the grid Where is AI causing the most disruption and providing the most benefit Key use cases of AI in utility operations How to maximise a digitalisation strategy How to prepare the workforce to ensure AI is optimised The safeguards needed to mitigate risks of deploying AI -
In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, Pamela Largue gains candid perspectives on the UK's CCUS market from Lorenzo Sani, power and utilities analyst at independent financial think tank Carbon Tracker. Sani shares findings from Carbon Tracker's latest reports which show the technology has shown little evidence of cost improvements and scalability.
In this episode you will learn more about:
Why the UK's CCUS ambitions are not realistic and need to be reconsidered; The importance of policy to set realistic targets and why the UK's new Labour government needs to go back to the drawing board; Where CCUS will have the greatest impact in reaching decarbonisation targets; The challenges presented by upstream emissions for blue hydrogen and gas-CCS; How to ensure the carbon market is fit for purpose. -
In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, Pamela Largue spoke to Jon Salazar, Founder and CEO at Gazelle Wind Power, about why he believes floating wind is the natural next step for offshore wind.
In this episode you will learn more about:
Why floating offshore wind is the next big thing What needs to happen to reduce LCOE of floating wind and Gazelle's innovation roadmap to make that happen How the technology needs to be standardised to create economies of scale The importance of addressing permitting challenges and supply chain constraints What makes Gazelle Power unique and what projects are they involved in How Gazelle Wind Power moved from a concept to a commercially viable technology, as well as how it got its name. -
Radosław (Radek) Gnutek, Director of Hydrogen Projects Development at Polenergia, sheds light on the company's strategic focuses, one of which is green hydrogen. Gnutek highlighted two projects that are making an impact on areas once renowned for coal mining activities. In these regions, energy transition is most visible, with green energy projects having the potential to change the landscape, economy, and culture.
Listen to this episode to learn more about:
Why green hydrogen holds promise for Poland's energy transitionSpecifics about projects H2 Silesia and Nowa Sarzyna CHP PlantThe impact of clean energy projects on Silesia, an industrial hub in PolandThe state of Poland's existing hydrogen economyThe challenges of building a green hydrogen economyTechnologies making the most impact in the country's decarbonisation journeyHow Poland's educated workforce can be used as an assetThis edition of the podcast is part of Enlit on the Road Poland
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In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, Joanna Pandera, founder and President of Forum Energii, provides an update on Poland's transition in light of recent leadership changes and the influence of European policy.
In this episode, you will learn more about:
The impact of the energy crisis and government change The current Polish attitude towards green policy An update on the country's coal phase-out Technologies holding promise such as hydrogen and CCS The impact of polarisation on the energy landscape Opportunities and threats to Poland's energy transition Findings from Forum Energii's latest report: Energy Transition in Poland: 2024 EditionThis episode was recorded during Enlit On The Road Poland. You can find more information here.
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In this Energy Transitions podcast episode, Brussels Editor and Host of the EU Energy Projects Podcast, Areti Ntaradimou, talks to Markus Rauramo, the CEO and President of Finnish energy giant Fortum and the Vice-President of Eurelectric, about Europe's road to net zero, policy robustness and the importance of technological neutrality to achieve the ambitious decarbonisation targets.
On a windy day at the Eurelectric Power Summit in Athens, they discussed:
How ambitious EU energy policy provides incentives to energy companies; Why cyber security is increasingly important for the security of supply; How Fortum is planning for increased renewable energy integration onto the network and what role storage would play; What technologies are needed to ensure uninterrupted power to heavy industries; The different nuclear energy technologies that could assist in achieving decarbonisation goals; What the energy sector can learn from the Nordics. -
In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, Pamela Largue speaks to Ann Burton, head of global BECCS deployment at Drax, about BECCS and what makes it a viable and sustainable decarbonisation solution. Burton talks about how Drax is progressing with the new energy system's project deployment, as well as the challenges, wins and lessons learned thus far.
In this episode, you will gain insight into:
Why bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) is a viable solution despite its bad reputation How BECCS can be sustainable Challenges associated with projects and how to overcome them An update on the 600MW North Yorkshire plant and Drax's expansion plans into US markets The skills needed to make these projects successful Why education and awareness are critical to ensure the growth of the sector How BECCS is developing a robust carbon credits market -
In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, Pamela Largue spoke to Inna Braverman, the CEO and co-founder of Eco Wave Power. Braverman details the development of her company and their technology, the challenges and triumphs encountered on the path to commercialisation, and her personal journey from a girl that no one would listen to, to a well-respected industry pioneer.
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The state of wave energy in Europe and across the globe The technology that works and doesn't work, and why Why onshore and near shore are less risky than offshore Lessons learned from pioneering wave energy projects Why an updated regulatory framework is critical to the success of projects -
In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, Pamela Largue speaks to Kristian Ruby, Secretary General, Eurelectric and Serge Colle, Global Energy & Resources Industry Market Leader, EY, about what is needed to overcome grid bottlenecks while maximising reliability.
This episode will answer questions about:
The importance of derisking investment through updated policy frameworksIncentives and derisking mechanisms to rightsize grids for 20 years from nowHow TSOs and DSO need to prepare for future challengesAccessing funding for grid expansion without creating a huge bill for the customerThe importance of closing the loop between electrification needs, grid plans and climate targetsUnderstanding the need to build a foundation of knowledge to guide policymakers in future decision makingBoth Kristian Ruby and Serge Colle will be discussing the future of grids at the Eurelectric Power Summit, taking place in Lagonissi, Greece, 22 – 23 May 2024. The summit will address in detail the challenges and opportunities we face to keep the lights on.
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In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, Pedro Amaral Jorge, President of APREN (Portuguese Renewable Energy Association), explains how being an early adopter of renewable energy set Portugal up for success on its path to energy and economic transformation.
In this episode, we answer these questions:
How is Portugal maximising its renewable energy resources, especially wind and hydro?What policy mechanisms give the country an advantage and help speed up renewables uptake?Why was renewable energy critical to ensuring a positive economic cycle in the country?Does Portugal have the skills and experience needed to achieve net zero goals?What is the future of transition fuels like natural gas?What is APREN's role in Portugal's renewable energy sector and how can renewable energy associations in other countries model their advocacy and policy efforts? - Mostra di più
