DNV Talks Energy

With new and innovative technologies developing at record pace, DNV’s Michael Wilkinson, Global Segment Leader, Energy Digitalization, gives us some advice on how to see through the digitalization hype and better understand the solutions that can help to transform the electricity sector. In this digitally acute episode, Michael gives us an overview of the technologies that are driving the digitalization revolution and introduces DNV’s latest whitepaper - Data Analytics in the Electricity Sector, which examines the current role of data analytics, and its likely influence on the energy systems of the future. He gives examples of how digitalization aids the forecasting of renewable energy flows, and so enables operators to better respond to demand; the impact on energy trading and markets; and how technologies such as blockchain are transforming local energy communities. Finally, Michael touches on the regulatory challenges arising from the introduction of these new technologies.

Behind every risk there is an opportunity. In the last episode in this series, Sven Mollekleiv, Senior Vice President, Group Sustainability at DNV, explains how DNV’s Global Opportunity Report focuses on turning risks into opportunities to support sustainability. In this interesting episode, Sven explains the origins and purpose of the Global Opportunity Report, and how it is being used by the UN Global Compact as the basis of their business strategy. He introduces the Global Opportunity Explorer and discusses how this innovation hub is enabling organisations to work together to create sustainable solutions. He also touches on the progress of the Global Assembly’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (‘SDGs’), and the concern that four of the 17 SDGs are falling behind the 2030 targets. Finally, Sven gives some insight into the Energy Industry Conference 2018 in Dubai, and specifically, on why businesses must be involved in creating the smarter solutions of the future. *This episode was recorded live at the Global Smart Energy Summit 2018.

As new technologies continue to disrupt the energy sector, what are we doing to ensure that they are available in every community? In this latest episode of our podcast series, DNV talks to Andy Karsner, Managing Partner at Emerson Collective about the main drivers behind the aim for sustainable and affordable energy for all. In this fascinating and thought-provoking interview, Andy considers whether new technologies are helping to reduce the inequities in global access to energy. We look back to the original promises made at the time of Thomas Edison’s great inventions, and discuss how the promise of providing energy for all needs to be updated to reflect the modern world. We also discuss the DNV Energy Transition Framework for Cities report and Andy shares his views on who should drive the move towards sustainable and affordable energy, and what the markets can do to support this transition. Finally, Andy gives some insight into the reasons for the imbalance in the efficient use of energy across the globe, and explains why he believes that true energy efficiency is about doing more with the energy that we have, not attempting to live with less. *This episode was recorded live at the Global Smart Energy Summit 2018.

What will it take for our cities to become both sustainable and carbon neutral in the future? Betty Seto, Head of Department for Sustainable Buildings and Communities at DNV, discusses the findings of our report, Energy Transition Framework for Cities, revealing how mid-sized cities around the world are using innovative initiatives and policies to help them to achieve their ambitious sustainability goals. In this first episode in our latest series, Betty considers the seven dimensions, or habits, adopted by highly effective cities to aid them in their ultimate goal of achieving a sustainable and carbon neutral community. She reveals how many mid-sized cities are leading the way in setting ambitious targets to achieve this, and discusses the motivation behind their strategies. Betty highlights the activities of cities such as Palo Alto, US and Bristol, UK, and explains how other cities around the world can learn from their innovative approaches. She also reflects on the role of investors, and the challenges that cities face in securing funding for their initiatives. Finally, Betty explores how partnerships with private & public sector companies can benefit cities and how the sharing of knowledge and expertise can help to achieve ambitious climate targets. *This episode was recorded live at the Global Smart Energy Summit 2018.