The Future of Energy Podcast

Episode 5 - Hydrogen: the Fuel of the Future

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:11:32 GMT

Hydrogen is becoming a vital source of energy, but how does it actually help us produce energy and how will it be used to replace some of our current energy sources? In this episode Samantha Simmonds talks with Becky Hart, UK Energy Strategy Manager, and Robert Gibson, Whole System and Gas Supply Manager, to find out how hydrogen is becoming the fuel of the future and how it will help Great Britain achieve its net-zero target.

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Episode 4 - The Future of Heat

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 07:36:12 GMT

Generating heat currently produces about a third of all UK emissions. Decarbonizing the heating sector is a really important step in reaching the UK's 2050 net-zero target. In this episode Samantha Simmonds talks with ESO Customer and Stakeholders Senior Manager Emily Leadbetter and Energy Analysis Manager, Lauren Stuchfield to learn more about how we'll heat our homes and businesses in the future.

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Episode 3 - Transforming an electricity network with renewables

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:23:43 GMT

With Britain aiming to achieve net-zero by 2050, National Grid Electricity System Operator has a big part to play in reaching this goal. How will net zero actually transform the way we get our electricity, and what role will renewable generation play in this progression? In the latest episode of the Future of Energy podcast series, we hear from ESO Network Development Manager Nick Harvey, and Offshore Coordination Senior Manager Alice Etheridge.

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Episode 2 - The road to clean: Electric vehicles and decarbonisation

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:38:52 GMT

The number of electric vehicles is increasing with the UK government ending the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.

Host Samantha Simmonds talks with National Grid ESO experts Marcus Stewart and Sagar Depala, to discuss how Great Britain's electricity system is changing to accommodate more electric vehicles, what it means for consumers, and how it could help us meet net-zero.

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Episode 1 - Net Zero and consumers

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:38:56 GMT

For the opening episode of The Future of Energy, host Samantha Simmonds is joined by Matthew Wright and Emily Leadbetter from National Grid Electricity System Operator, who focus on the journey to net zero and the role of the consumer – the technology, the challenges and the possibilities.

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The Future of Energy Podcast

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:53:30 GMT

Energy is changing, with a reduced reliance on fossil fuels and increased levels of renewable power.

This podcast series explores key themes from Future Energy Scenarios, looks at the energy needed in Britain, examining where it could come from, how it needs to change and what this means for consumers, society and the energy system itself.

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