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FACE THE FACTS: Electric Vehicles: Closing the emissions gap Sep 11, 2019

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The electric car industry is growing, with half of all light vehicle sales worldwide expected to be electric by 2032. In this last episode of the series, Lucy Craig, Vice President of Technology and Innovation at DNV Energy Systems, looks at the not-too-distant electric future, the benefits and challenges of large-scale electric vehicle adoption and what this means for renewable energy generation moving forwards. While recent news revealed that combined European sales of both battery and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles totalled 259,000 in the first six months of 2019, growth is also being seen in developing countries. For example, India recently announced a new policy to foster greater demand for electric vehicles in a bid to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution, particularly in urban centres. But how close are we to an electric future and what impact will it have on the wider fight against climate change? To find our more or read the transcription, please visit: https://www.dnvgl.com/energy/publications/podcast/electric-vehicles.html

FACE THE FACTS: Solar PV: Generating a brighter energy future Sep 04, 2019

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Despite the challenges that faced large-scale solar deployment several years ago – mostly due to the need for a more ambitious price target – the industry is now booming. In this episode, Dana Olson, Global Solar Segment Leader at DNV, explores the coming of age in solar power, the benefits already being seen and how advancements in technology are pushing it towards an even brighter future. Recent research has found that the solar market is going from strength to strength, with global solar installations set to reach a record high of 114.5 gigawatts in 2019, up 17.5 per cent from 2018. But what does this mean moving forward? And what technologies must providers embrace to keep up with our changing energy ecosystem? To find out more or read the transcription, please visit: https://www.dnvgl.com/energy/publications/podcast/solar-pv.html

FACE THE FACTS: The regenerative business Aug 28, 2019

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Corporate action on climate change is steadily gathering pace, with global retailer PUMA recently committing to a 35 per cent reduction in its carbon emissions by 2030. In this episode, Juliet Davenport, Founder and CEO of Good Energy, looks at what it means to be a regenerative business, and what companies need to do to not only operate sustainably themselves, but to give back and support others in the fight against climate change. In recent news, Chief Executives from the non-profit association Business Roundtable – which includes senior leadership from the likes of JPMorgan, Amazon and Apple – have pledged to look beyond shareholder value and redefine the role of business in society, including a need to protect the environment. With this renewed sense of urgency, what should organizations’ next step be in futureproofing both their business and the planet? To find our more or read the transcription, please visit: https://www.dnvgl.com/energy/publications/podcast/regenerative-business.html

FACE THE FACTS: Artificial Intelligence: Keeping the lights on Aug 21, 2019

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The energy transition is picking up pace, with up to 80 per cent of the global electricity expected to be generated from renewable sources by 2050. In this episode, Michael Wilkinson, Global Segment Leader – Energy Digitalization at DNV, explores how digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, machine learning and advanced analytics can streamline the move towards a Decentralized and Decarbonized energy system. In recent news, a significant power outage was recorded in the UK, as two of National Grid’s large power generators, a gas-fired power station and an offshore wind farm failed simultaneously and left nearly one million people without electricity. With the race towards renewables continuing, how can energy businesses ensure they’re embracing the opportunities digital technologies have to offer? To find our more or read the transcription, please visit: https://www.dnvgl.com/energy/publications/podcast/artificial-intelligence.html

FACE THE FACTS: The climate change puzzle Aug 14, 2019

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Climate change is becoming more and more tangible – every day we are seeing the devastating consequences of a warmer world in the news. Amy Harder, Energy Reporter at Axios and formerly The Wall Street Journal, discusses her take on the eight pieces of the climate change puzzle and what she looks for when writing a story on this hugely topical, yet still divisive, issue. In recent news, global movements like the School Strike 4 Climate are taking centre stage, while policymakers and business leaders continue to pull in different directions on the issues at the heart of the climate change emergency. But with so many parties to please, is the conversation around climate ever going to ignite real change? To find our more or read the transcription, please visit: https://www.dnvgl.com/energy/publications/podcast/the-climate-change-puzzle.html

FACE THE FACTS: Energy finance: the future is digital Aug 07, 2019

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In 2018, global investment in energy totalled US $1.8 trillion, with investment in renewable energy exceeding US $332 billion. Carlos Albero, Global Finance Segment Leader at DNV Energy Systems, explores how embracing digitalization and embedding it in decision-making can enable businesses to become more profitable. While recent news has shown countries around the world setting ambitious new targets to help combat climate change, renewable energy investors and developers are increasingly turning to new forms of financing and digital technology to build effective investment strategies. But how is digitalization really transforming the energy finance sector? To find our more or read the transcription, please visit: https://www.dnvgl.com/energy/publications/podcast/energy-finance-the-future-is-digital.html

FACE THE FACTS: Energizing the diversity debate Jul 31, 2019

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The renewable energy sector is undoubtedly modern. It’s powered by the latest technology and good for the planet. It’s also a source of a significant number of jobs. But, how is it performing in terms of diversity? Katy Briggs, Global Service Area Leader for Renewable Advisory Services at DNV Energy Systems, energizes the diversity debate by discussing her own experiences in the industry – casting an expert eye over the opportunities for women working in, or trying to get into, the renewable energy sector. In the latest episode of this new series, Face the Facts, Katy shares her opinion and insight on the most recent major global news stories about diversity and the energy transition. In Africa and Asia, new census data shows that rural electrification using distributed renewable energy is going to create a significant number of new jobs by 2023. However, women are filling just one-fourth of these jobs, while in the US, women make up only 13% of the non-fossil power sector workforce. With the issue of diversity dominating headlines and becoming a global talking point for communities, business leaders and governments, it’s time to face the facts. To find out more or read the transcription, please visit: https://www.dnvgl.com/energy/publications/podcast/energizing-the-diversity-debate.html

FACE THE FACTS: The road to resilience Jul 24, 2019

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Michael Liebreich, Chairman and CEO of Liebreich Associates, and Founder of Bloomberg New Energy Finance, explores why businesses, investors, communities and individuals need to “act now” to prevent global warming from reaching dangerous levels and to create resilient industries, infrastructure and cities. In the run up to Storm Barry, there was huge disruption around the Gulf of Mexico, with people facing heavy rains and winds, damage to property and loss of power. Oil production in the region was cut by a third, causing prices to rise by 4.5%. This is just one example of how natural disasters are impacting our world today. What do businesses, societies and governments need to do to become more resilient against the climate change emergency? To find our more or read the transcription, please visit: https://www.dnvgl.com/energy/publications/podcast/road-to-resilience.html

FACE THE FACTS: Energy - The new space race Jul 17, 2019

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In the 1950s, America and Russia went head-to-head to dominate space travel. Today its China and the US who are setting out to control the emerging global market around energy storage. It’s a fascinating competition – with huge rewards for whoever wins. Jason Goodhand, Global Business Lead for Energy Storage at DNV Energy Systems, assesses the two main players in this Energy Race, and looks ahead to who may win. Will it be China? The US? Or the millions of energy consumers around the world? In the latest episode of this new series, Face the Facts, Jason shares his opinion and insight on the most recent major global news stories about the energy transition. In the US, a large Southeastern Utility has unveiled plans for five gigawatts of energy storage over the next 20 years. Meanwhile over in China, the World Bank has just approved a loan for 750 million US dollars, to pay for a new energy storage accelerator programme. Now the Energy Race is on, it’s time to face the facts. To find our more or read the transcription, please visit: https://www.dnvgl.com/energy/publications/podcast/energy-the-new-space-race.html

FACE THE FACTS: Clean energy vs cyber crime Jul 10, 2019

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Is the fear of a major cyber-attack holding energy companies back from connecting to more smart technologies? And what does this mean for the growing risk of climate emergency? Mathias Steck, DNV Energy System's Executive Vice President and Regional Manager for the Digital Hub Asia, analyses the link between climate emergency and cyber security for energy companies, and what business and society needs to do to future-proof against the impact of both. In the first episode of this new series, Face the Facts, Mathias shares his opinion and insight on the week’s most significant global news stories. The UN is calling on governments to stop building new coal plants by the end of 2020. And 75% of energy companies are avoiding greater connectivity to smart technologies – because of fears around cyber security. Now that climate change has officially been upgraded to climate emergency, it’s time to face the facts. To find our more or read the transcription, please visit: https://dnvgl.com/face-the-facts

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