DNV Talks Energy

How can the disruptive 3D’s; Decarbonization, Decentralization and Digitalization have a positive influence on business? DNV talks to Csilla Kohalmi-Monfils, EVP Strategy & New Business at ENGIE, about their corporate transformation approach.

In our interview, Csilla discusses the recent focus on decarbonization at ENGIE; explores how decentralization has helped to evolve the role of the consumer into an active participant in the energy supply process; and how digitalization and new technologies are helping ENGIE to enhance customer engagement experiences and operate more efficiently. Finally, Csilla shares how ENGIE is working with emerging markets in Asia to help them to bypass traditional energy supply methods, and lead the way with new renewable technologies.

The rate of economic growth has traditionally been reliant upon the use of natural resources. Ynse de Boer, Managing Director at Accenture, Strategy & Sustainability, Asia Pacific, shares insights with DNV on how more businesses are adopting methods to decouple these two issues and facilitate the circular economy.

Increasingly companies are developing innovative new business models which promote sustainability and facilitate the creation of a circular economy. In this week’s episode Ynse explains how the energy sector is using these new models to become more relevant to the end consumer; discusses the impact on the economy and the challenges that these businesses are facing; and finally, explains how adopting the circular economy model might influence society and popular behaviour.

Significant changes must be made to achieve the challenging goal of net zero emissions. DNV GL talks to Shell International about their ambitions for the future and the possible routes for the evolution of the future energy system.

In this week’s episode, we discuss with Brian Davis, Vice President, Integrated Energy Systems at Shell International, what it will take to achieve the challenging goal of net zero emissions; how long it will take; and what organizations, nations and their citizens will need to do to help to achieve this aim. We also discuss how the pace of change will differ for developed and developing countries, and the impact that this will have on the overall goal.

Digitalization and new technology systems are transforming many industries. DNV talks to Andrew Milroy, SVP, ICT Practice at Frost & Sullivan about how these developments are revolutionizing the energy sector.

The energy sector, like most industries, is changing rapidly through digitalization and advancements in technology. In this episode, we explore the role of new technologies in the energy sector. We look at how digitalization is impacting on society and evolving the energy job market. We also discuss how companies are using ICT to solve their communication issues. Finally, we consider how these changes might be shifting the balance of power between the utilities and the end user.

What does the future hold for the power sector? DNV speaks to Justin Wu, Director & Head of Asia Pacific for Bloomberg New Energy Finance, about their long-term economic forecast for the world’s power sector as outlined in their latest ‘New Energy Outlook’ (NEO) Report 2017.

As the pace of change in the power generation sector quickens, it is increasingly evident that the developments in renewable energy are driving many of these changes. In this episode, Justin shares the key findings of Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s NEO Report 2017. He gives us an insight into his views on the future growth of renewable power generation; the main drivers for this growth the main reasons behind the significant future increase in the renewables proportion; and the impact of this on investment in the energy sector. Finally, we also discuss the role that coal and gas will play in the future energy mix.

Energy efficiency is a high-level conversation in our industry. DNV hears the expert views of Ulrika Wising, Head of Sustainable Energy Use for DNV in Europe.

It will become harder and harder to meet emissions targets around the globe. In this episode, Ulrika explains why improving energy efficiency (rather than creating new energy generation technology) is often the easiest and cheapest solution. Ulrika explores why industry has made such a leap in energy efficiency progress compared with other sectors. Finally, we look at how unnecessary safety margins in production processes can lead to energy wastage, and consider what the future holds.

In an industry with rapidly evolving technology, what role can drones play? DNV talks to Pulkit Jaiswal from SwarmX about the future of autonomous drones.

Referencing areas like infrastructure and asset management, Pulkit explores how drones are disrupting the way we think about inspections. We talk about the importance of real time data acquisition and how high speed data can facilitate decision-making. Importantly for the renewable energy industry, Pulkit explains how drones can help to improve project efficiency and reduce costs.

India is a growth region for renewable energy. DNV talks to Steve Sawyer, Secretary General of the Global Wind Energy Council, about the development of offshore wind in India.

Steve addresses a key question: in a country as big as India, why offshore wind? Developing wind energy offshore can be both challenging and risky. In light of this, what are the main challenges for India? Steve talks about the role the FOWIND project will play in India’s offshore wind energy development. Finally, the opportunities that exist for foreign players to contribute to India’s offshore wind industry are considered.

How will solar PV projects develop in Southeast Asia? DNV talks to Hendrik R. Bohne from Conergy.

Southeast Asia offers many opportunities in solar PV, but challenges exist too. In this episode, we talk to Hendrik about the main challenges in the region and how they differ, country to country. We hear from Hendrik how Conergy finds solutions to challenges such as a lack of local knowledge on the ground, and how they ensure delivery of a great project. Finally, we invite Hendrik to share his vision for the region.

This is the concluding part of DNV's insightful interview with Dr Andrew Garrad discussing the emergence of renewables.

In this episode, we ask Dr Garrad to explore the roles of different companies, markets and countries in driving wind energy development globally. We invite him to cast an eye on the future and imagine what onshore and offshore turbine technology and wind energy markets might look like in years to come.