In this episode, Joe Batir interviews Georg Rute, founder and CEO of Gridraven, discussing the challenges of energy transmission and the innovative solutions being developed to enhance grid capacity. They explore the concept of dynamic line ratings, which can significantly increase the amount of electricity that can be transmitted through existing lines by accounting for environmental factors. The conversation highlights the importance of utilizing current infrastructure efficiently to meet growing energy demands and the potential economic benefits of these advancements.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Gridraven and Energy Challenges

03:00 Understanding Energy Transmission and Grid Congestion

06:10 The Bottleneck in Transmission Lines

08:58 Utilizing Existing Grid Capacity

11:55 Dynamic Line Ratings: The Solution

17:56 Real-World Applications and Success Stories

22:00 The Future of Energy Transmission

32:07 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Georg’s book recommendation(s):

How Big Things Get Done by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner

The Lessons of History by Will Durant and Ariel Durant

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