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Five ways we can transition faster, together Dec 02, 2020

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To conclude the tenth series of our DNV Talks Energy podcast, we look at the action that needs to be taken to accelerate the energy transition.
Having spoken to many of DNV's customers throughout this thought-provoking series, here we speak with two of our colleagues. CEO of DNV Energy Systems, Ditlev Engel, and Vice President Technology & Innovation, Lucy Craig, provide their insights based on the ‘five calls to action’ in DNV's 2020 Conclusions report, part of the Transition Faster Together series. We hear how DNV GL is very optimistic about technological development, but less so over the role of regulation – with the onus on industry to drive change. We also discuss carbon reduction targets, and Ditlev shares his view that the long-term ambitions of individual countries will only be met through highly specific year-on-year commitments. To find out more or read the transcription, please visit www.dnvgl.com/talksenergy

Solar: Powering the transition Nov 25, 2020

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Solar power has huge potential to be a driving factor in the energy transition over the next five years. In fact, Harald Överholm, CEO and co-founder of Alight believes solar could account for up to 50% of global energy production within our lifetime. In this episode Harald discusses some of the critical success factors of solar energy, including its low price, sustainability and scalability – all of which result in solar being one of the most accessible energy sources available for both the corporate and consumer markets. We also discuss some of the incremental advances in solar technology that are helping to reduce costs and boost demand from larger corporates, and the impact this has on the industry as a whole.

Finally, Harald describes the vital role of entrepreneurs within the renewable energy industry to bring new passion, vision and experience, all of which will help increase momentum for the energy transition. To find out more or read the transcription, please visit www.dnvgl.com/talksenergy

Partnerships for the next generation of renewables Nov 18, 2020

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How can collaborative partnerships help sustain the rapid acceleration of the renewable energy industry? Scott Harden, Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft – Energy, describes the energy transition as one of the greatest endeavours since we put people on the moon and talks about the importance of global collaboration in helping to achieve this.
Scott outlines some of the innovative ways that Microsoft are seeking to reduce their own energy consumption to work towards their goal of becoming carbon negative, and some of the exciting partnerships they have formed with other businesses committed to playing their part in the renewable energy transition. Finally, he touches on the importance of developing a culture for change in businesses that starts at the top – but doesn’t end there. He believes courage will be required by all businesses to help meet our collective goals. To find out more or read the transcription, please visit www.dnvgl.com/talksenergy

The power of collaboration in investment Nov 11, 2020

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With the price of technologies such as wind and solar PV continuing to fall, investments in renewable energy are delivering higher returns than those in fossil fuels in many parts of the world. But will the financial incentive alone be enough to keep us on track with the Paris Agreement? Christina Sørensen, Senior Partner at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, discusses why we need to completely rethink the network that renewables feed into, if clean energy technologies are to have an equal share of the energy mix within a generation.
With faster policy development being critical to facilitating change, Christina also shares her views on why greater trust and collaboration between stakeholders is required – whether it’s policymakers, energy companies or developers – and why they should be thinking holistically about demand, as well as supply. To find out more or read the transcription, please visit www.dnvgl.com/talksenergy

Infrastructure: Enabling faster renewable energy adoption Nov 04, 2020

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What is the role of infrastructure in accelerating the energy transition? Antonio Cammisecra, Head of Global Infrastructure & Networks at Enel states that for every dollar spent on energy generation, the same or more must be spent on infrastructure, in order to adequately address the demand created by widespread electrification.
Antonio passionately describes his belief that over the next 10-15 years, the energy sector will witness significant integration of renewables, but only with the help of technology and digital innovation. Additionally, he discusses whether current grid expansion and digitization efforts will be enough to facilitate the level of renewable energy adoption to meet the Paris Agreement aims. He provides his insights on working with policymakers to ensure the industry is able to fully embrace electrification and create truly resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. To find out more or read the transcription, please visit www.dnvgl.com/talksenergy

AI and Technology: Rethinking energy consumption Oct 28, 2020

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How can we harness the power of new and emerging technologies to meet clean energy goals? Gavin McCormick, founder of non-profit technology company WattTime, argues that we need to think beyond generation of renewable energy to focus on the exact moment we use it, if we’re going to see real change in the next five to ten years.

In this first episode of our new series, we take a look at the big picture in terms of global emissions, and how new AI tools are helping consumers to automatically use energy when it’s at its cleanest. Gavin, who is a behavioural economist, explains the need for a shift in mindset – from blaming energy producers and users for emissions to empowering them to make smarter choices. He also discusses the impact of COVID-19 on corporate consumption levels, and the role data will play in redesigning utilities’ energy efficiency programmes. Finally, he shares his view on what will enable us to Transition Faster Together to a clean energy future. To find out more or read the transcription, please visit www.dnvgl.com/talksenergy

Transitioning faster together post COVID-19 Jun 17, 2020

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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every corner of society, including the renewable energy industry. With the demand for fossil fuels falling significantly, and countries focusing on how the economy will recover, what does the future hold for the climate emergency? In this final episode, Ditlev Engel, CEO of DNV Energy Systems, reflects on the topics raised during the series and explores how governments, businesses and other key decision-makers can work together for change, both in the fight against COVID-19 and in accelerating our transition towards a clean energy future. Suggesting we need to “think big” when it comes to decarbonization, Ditlev explains that we have the technology needed to support the energy transition, but more regulatory reform and finance is required to further these opportunities and replace existing fossil fuel capacity. To find out more or read the transcription, please visit www.dnvgl.com/talksenergy

Putting energy policy at the heart of recovery Jun 10, 2020

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Governments and policymakers around the world have been performing a balancing act in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic – trying to keep people safe in a global health crisis at the same time as planning for economic recovery. But with so much going on, what does this mean for the global energy transition? Bob Perciasepe, President of the Centre for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), explores how key decision-makers can continue prioritizing climate and clean energy policies, at the same time as introducing economic stimulus measures to fight the disruption caused by COVID-19. While the focus has been on providing immediate relief for individuals, families and businesses being impacted by the pandemic, Bob suggests that governments and policymakers now need to move forward and look at how they can harness global collaboration against COVID-19 and use it to fuel a journey towards a decarbonized world. To find out more or read the transcription, please visit www.dnvgl.com/talksenergy

Building back better: Post-pandemic community resilience Jun 03, 2020

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With COVID-19 having a huge impact on communities around the world, will our basic instinct to stay safe have a lasting effect on our energy consumption choices? Jennifer Layke, Global Director for Energy at the World Resources Institute (WRI), explores the societal impact of the pandemic and how governments and policymakers should be taking a community-level approach to building smarter systems for the future. With the pandemic seeing billions of people confined at home, Jennifer discusses why individuals should rethink their consumption habits following COVID-19 and how we can work together in order to accelerate the transition towards a clean energy future. This includes investing in clean energy solutions, such as electric vehicle charging stations and upgrading energy efficiency within the public sector. To find out more or read the transcription, please visit www.dnvgl.com/talksenergy

COVID-19 + Clean Energy: Powering our economic recovery May 27, 2020

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How can economies recover from the COVID-19 pandemic whilst also ensuring that they meet clean energy goals? Dave Turk, Acting Deputy Executive and Head of the Strategic Initiatives Office at the International Energy Agency (IEA), discusses the importance of including renewables in economic stimulus packages and why clean energy technologies are showing resilience in these unprecedented times. In this first episode of our new series, Dave explores the impact COVID-19 has had on global energy consumption, with the IEA’s Global Energy Review 2020 finding that, despite a predicted 6% overall drop in global energy demand in 2020, renewable energy use will actually increase following the pandemic. He then discusses what learnings can be taken from the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to transition faster together towards a clean energy future. To find out more or read the transcription, please visit www.dnvgl.com/talksenergy

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