Clean Energy Pod

Clean Energy Pod

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Clean Energy Pod episodes

  • How is clean energy connected to the electricity grid?

    The UK Government has a goal to achieve net zero by 2050, but in order to get there we need to radically increase renewables, and as a result, scale up the grid to support all of the new, renewable energy generation. But how do we connect these new wind farms, hydro schemes, solar farms and other low-carbon energy sources to the electricity grid?

    In this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, we talk to Laura Fleming, Country Managing Director for Hitachi Energy in the UK and Ireland. The company that provides the technologies that will help deliver the energy transition.

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    23 min
  • What will energy really look like in 2035?

    Hundreds of billions of pounds will have to be invested over the next few years to achieve net zero, but where should this be spent, and how fast can we get there?

    In this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, we talk to the ‪National Infrastructure Commission's Director of Policy, Margaret Read. Margaret shares with us what infrastructure and policy changes are required to deliver clean power.

    Please note this podcast was recorded before the Autumn 2024 budget announcement.

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    30 min
  • Labour budget reaction: can clean energy generate economic growth?

    What does Chancellor Rachel Reeves's October 20242 budget announcement mean for the clean energy mission? Following the first Labour budget announcement in 14 years, the #CleanEnergyPod sits down with colleagues in SSE to discuss how the budget announcement will impact the energy system. And whether we will be able to deliver a net zero energy system by the end of the decade.

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    Find out more about what SSE thinks about zonal pricing and the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) on the SSE website: https://www.sse.com/news-and-views/2024/10/it-s-time-to-move-on-from-the-zonal-pricing-debate/

    #CleanEnergy #CleanEnergyRevolution #NetZeroEnergy #Labour #LabourBudget

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    19 min
  • What is a just transition? And what does it mean for people and communities?

    What exactly is a just transition? Or a just energy transition? What impact will a just transition have on people and communities? 

    Rachel McEwen, SSE's Chief Sustainability Officer, and one of the pioneers of what is the world's first corporate just transition strategies joins us on the latest episode of the #CleanEnergyPod.

    Rachel shared what a just transition to net zero really means. And the impact it has on people, communities and jobs. And how it will help us tackle climate change.

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    26 min
  • Which innovations are likely to dominate the $3Tn Clean Energy economy?

    On this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, we discuss what technologies are currently popular in the industry and what trends will dominate clean technology in the years ahead. We are joined by Alyssa Gilbert, Director of Innovation at the Grantham Institute for Climate Change and the Environment and the Director of Undaunted, Imperial College London's climate change innovation hub, run in partnership with the Royal Institution.

    What will the UK look like in 10 years thanks to new innovations in climate tech? Alyssa shares her views.

    The Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, is your guide to the people and technologies delivering the clean energy transition.

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    26 min
  • Can the UK deliver clean power by 2030?

    On this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, we discuss whether the UK Government's clean power mission by 2030 is possible. We are joined by Professor Keith Bell, Holder of the ScottishPower Chair in Future Power Systems at the University of Strathclyde, a co-Director of the UK Energy Research Centre and a member of the UK Government's Climate Change Committee. 

    We're making progress, but are we moving fast enough to meet our 2030 climate change targets? Professor Bell shares with us whether he thinks the Government's target is achievable, and what the UK would need to do to deliver clean power by 2030.

    The Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, is your guide to the people and technologies delivering the clean energy transition.

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    28 min
  • Net zero – are we moving fast enough?

    On this episode of the Clean Energy Pod we discuss how the UK is striving towards net zero and why all is not lost in the fight against climate change. We are joined by Michael Grubb, Professor of Energy and Climate Change at the University College London. And Alistair McGirr, SSE Group Head of Policy and Advocacy. We're making progress, but are we moving fast enough to meet our 2030 climate change targets? Michael and Alistair share what they think needs to be done in UK, and around the world to reach net zero.

    The Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, is your guide to the people and technologies delivering the clean energy transition.

    This recording took place on Wednesday 24 April 2024, before the UK general election.

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    35 min
  • Why does it take so long to build an offshore wind farm?

    On this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, we chat with Paul Cooley, Director of Offshore Wind at SSE. We discuss why it takes so long to build an offshore wind farm. What changes are needed to meet the UK's net zero targets. And we talk about building the world's largest offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank.

    This recording took place on Tuesday 2 July 2024, before the UK general election.

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    38 min
  • The cost of NOT doing net zero with Energy UK's Director of Strategic Communications Juliette Sanders, AKA Killah Jules

    On this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, we chat with Juliette Sanders, AKA Killah Jules, Director of Strategic Communications at Energy UK. Energy UK is the trade body that represents the energy industry across the United Kingdom. 

    We'll delve into all things energy, infrastructure, and low carbon technologies, including the repercussions of not achieving net zero. We'll also reflect on the progress already made in the UK towards a cheaper, cleaner and more secure homegrown energy system.

    This recording took place in May 2024, before the UK general election was announced.

     #NetZero #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy

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    29 min

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