Beyond Zero - Science and Solutions

Beyond Zero speaks to John Shiel PhD, BZE researcher in Newcastle and Dr Dominique Hes, Head of Research at BZE. They discuss transition to renewables as the Port of Newcastle was operating at 24% spare capacity and recognised the “urgent need” to move away from coal reliance.

Beyond Zero speaks to Conor Colwell and Scott Salandy-Defour, co-founders of Liqidstar, and Hugo Van Dijk from BEAD. Liquidstar is helping 1.1 billion people worldwide do not have access to electricity, and BEAD is an AI-based software system that measures buildings’ real-time occupancy data to optimise operations. They are participants in Melbourne's Startup Bootcamp program, working towards energy solutions.

Beyond Zero speaks to Dr Yang Bai of the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology at The University of Queensland. Dr Yang Bai's team has made a breakthrough in the efficiency of energy capture of quantum dot solar cells.

Beyond Zero speaks to A/Prof Peter Christoff, political scientist and lecturer of climate politics and policy at the University of Melbourne, about geo engineering.

Beyond Zero replays a speech by Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio, Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change and Solar Homes at the National Showcase of  Renewable and Clean Energy held annually at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre recently.

Byeond Zero speaks to Anne-Marie Bonneau, the zero waste chef about cooking with No packaging. Nothing processed. No waste.

Beyond Zero speaks to David Griffin, Managing Director of Suncable, who are proposing a 10GW solar array project near Tennant Creek in the NT with battery storage, and a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) underground cable (3800km) to supply 20% of Singapore's electricity.

Beyond Zero speaks to Gavin Mooney, an Aeronautical engineer and Solutions Advisor with SAP, who is helping utilities to simplify and innovate using AI. Gavin is passionate about renewable energy, He talks about hydrogen.

Beyond Zero speaks to Alan Pears AM, Senior Industry Fellow at RMIT, who has worked as an advisor in all 3 levels of government across Australia. He speaks of local councils which so often have been trying to compensate for inaction on climate change at the federal level.

BZE speaks to Bryce Gaton of the Australian EV Association (AEVA) about the latest news on Electric Vehicles. This is part2 of a 2-part interview.