Energy Transitions

By Enlit Europe

Welcome to the Energy Transitions Podcast, brought to you by Enlit. In this bi-weekly podcast, your host Pamela Largue has engaging conversations with energy sector professionals at the forefront of t... more

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How many episodes does Energy Transitions have?

The podcast currently has 153 episodes available.

Energy Transitions episodes:

September 03, 2024Why AI is a game changer for utilities
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
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28min
August 20, 2024Why it's time to rethink the UK's CCUS ambitions
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.
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31min
August 06, 2024Taking a deep dive into floating offshore wind
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.
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29min
July 23, 2024Decarbonising Poland's mining regions with green hydrogen
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 transition
Specifics about projects H2 Silesia and Nowa Sarzyna CHP Plant
The impact of clean energy projects on Silesia, an industrial hub in Poland
The state of Poland's existing hydrogen economy
The challenges of building a green hydrogen economy
Technologies making the most impact in the country's decarbonisation journey
How Poland's educated workforce can be used as an asset
This edition of the podcast is part of Enlit on the Road Poland
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17min
July 09, 2024Evaluating Poland's green energy prospects
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 Edition
This episode was recorded during Enlit On The Road Poland. You can find more information here.
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24min
June 25, 2024Why technological neutrality is key to delivering EU net-zero goals
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.
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19min
June 11, 2024Making a case for bioenergy with carbon capture and storage
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
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29min
May 28, 2024The journey to commercialising wave energy with Inna Braverman
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.
In this episode, learn about:
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
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34min
May 14, 2024Rightsizing the grid to accelerate decarbonisation
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 frameworks
Incentives and derisking mechanisms to rightsize grids for 20 years from now
How TSOs and DSO need to prepare for future challenges
Accessing funding for grid expansion without creating a huge bill for the customer
The importance of closing the loop between electrification needs, grid plans and climate targets
Understanding the need to build a foundation of knowledge to guide policymakers in future decision making
Both 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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34min
April 26, 2024Why Portugal is a European renewables success story
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?
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20min

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How many episodes does Energy Transitions have?

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