EPRI Current

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43. Harnessing the Wind: The Future of Offshore Energy Dec 10, 2024

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In this EPRI Current episode, host Bill Florence is joined by experts Curtiss Fox, Nikolay Dimitrov, and Clément Jacquet, who share insights on global offshore wind development, the HIPERWIND project, and other initiatives. Discussions highlight the industry’s goals, challenges, technologies, and the importance of reducing uncertainty and cost and underscores the holistic approach and integrated design required to optimize offshore wind energy for future scalability.

Guests:

Dr. Curtiss Fox, Senior Technical Leader - Renewables - EPRI,

Nikolay Dimitrov, Senior Scientist/Researcher - Technical University of Denmark's Department of Wind and Energy Systems

Dr. Clément Jacquet, Engineer/Scientist, EPRI

Learn more about HIPERWIND: https://europe.epri.com/project/hiperwind

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EPRI Current examines key issues and new R&D impacting the energy transition. Each episode features insights from EPRI, the world's preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, and from other energy industry leaders. We also discuss how innovative technologies are shaping the global energy future. Learn more at www.epri.com

42. From the Gulf: Powering the Future Nov 25, 2024

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In this EPRI Current podcast episode, host Samantha Gilman speaks with the head of the GCCIA, Eng. Ahmed Ebrahim and EPRI’s SVP Daniel Brooks to discuss how the two organizations are collaborating to bring the needed research, insights, and technologies to the Gulf and to the broader energy global energy sector.

Recorded on-site at “Powering the Future Toward Net Zero” forum in Dammam, Saudi Arabia hosted by EPRI, GCCIA, GO15 and MED-TSO, guests discuss global collaboration and the future of energy. The theme of the forum centered around the need for cooperation and transformation to meet net zero challenges head on, and to bring regional learnings to the broader global energy sector.

Links:

Event Livestream Day One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmlaLktJbOg
Event Livestream Day Two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLsxuKmadmc

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41. Empowering Energy Citizens: A New Era in Europe’s Energy Evolution Nov 13, 2024

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Europe is leading the way in citizen-driven energy transformation. Through new projects like @ENPOWER, #CreteValley, and #EUDream, Europeans are exploring new ways to take charge of their energy use. These EU-funded projects are designed to empower local communities to produce and manage clean energy, aiming for an inclusive, resilient energy transition.

In the newest EPRI Current podcast episode, host @BillFlorence speaks with @EleniKanellou @Dr_Julia_Blanke and @Mário_Teixeira_Couto about their work in energy democratization and understanding what may motivate and influence private citizens to better align and optimize their energy consumption with the needs of the grid and overall energy system.

Host: Bill Florence

Guests: ELENI KANELLOU, Postdoctoral Research Collaborator at ICS-FORTH, JULIA BLANKE, Sr. Researcher - Psychology & Social Behaviour Science, MARIO COUTO, Senior Technical Leader at EPRI Europe

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40. From Reactors to Roles: The Future of Nuclear Power Oct 22, 2024

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In this celebration of Nuclear Science Week, we invited two chief nuclear officers to chat about what inspired their interest in the nuclear industry, their career paths, opportunities for people to join, and the how the industry is rising to the challenge of increasing demand for carbon-free nuclear power. Tune in to hear about the opportunities available for people in the industry with and without college degrees from engineers to radiation protection technicians to security officers to operators.

Guests: Kimberly Cook-Nelson, Chief Nuclear Officer, Entergy

Steve Swilley, Chief Nuclear Officer, EPRI

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39. AI and Generative AI: Potential Cybersecurity Impacts to the Energy Industry? Oct 10, 2024

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AI and generative AI are transforming the energy industry but also bringing new cybersecurity challenges. In the newest EPRI Current podcast episode, experts from EPRI and NVIDIA discuss AI's benefits and ways to combat potential cybersecurity threats to critical energy infrastructure.

Guests: Jason Hollern, EPRI cybersecurity technical executive, and Marc Spieler, Senior Managing Director for Energy with NVIDIA.

Links and Resources:

Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI in the Energy Sector: Cyber Security Use-Cases, Considerations, and Implications https://www.epri.com/research/products/000000003002029821

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38. Electrifying the Future of Fleets Sep 19, 2024

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Join EPRI Current host, Samantha Gilman, and guests Britta Gross, EPRI’s Director of Transportation, and Daimler Truck’s Diego Quevedo, Charging Infrastructure Sr. Engineer & Utilities Lead, as they discuss the status of electric transportation in the fleet industry and how the grid is preparing for the increased demand and interconnection. Hear what Daimler Truck is trying to accomplish by 2030 and what the challenges they’re seeing with fleet adoption .And what are the challenges, and opportunities, as the electric industry prepares for grid readiness. Also, tune in to hear more about EPRI’s EVs2Scale2030 eRoadMAP tool released late last year to show where and when EV loads would likely be appearing on the grid.

Guests: Britta Gross, EPRI’s Director of Transportation & Diego Quevedo, Daimler Truck’s Charging Infrastructure Sr. Engineer & Utilities Lead

Diego Quevedo supports customers with ongoing infrastructure projects with their local utility and works with utilities and regulators to enable long term proactive capacity addition plans, having worked in heavy-duty transportation industry for more than 15 years.

Britta Gross leads EPRI’s transportation research and the EVs2Scale2030. Britta was formerly the Director of Advanced Vehicle Commercialization at General Motors and President of the Orlando Utilities Commission, Orlando’s electric and water utility.

Links and Resources:

EPRI’s EVs2Scale2030™ initiative https://msites.epri.com/evs2scale2030
eRoadMAP™ https://eroadmap.epri.com/

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37. How Innovative R&D at EPRI’s Laboratories Improves Our Energy Future Sep 05, 2024

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In this episode of the EPRI Current, Bill Florence is joined by EPRI's Dr. John Shingledecker and Diedrich Golden of Capital Power. The discussion revolves around the specialized research conducted at EPRI's principal labs, including materials testing, high voltage testing, and advanced manufacturing. Both experts highlight the unique strengths of EPRI's applied R&D, the importance of inter-lab collaboration, the value provided to EPRI's members and the broader energy sector, and some real-world applications and successes.

Guests:

Dr. John Shingledecker, Principal Technical Executive for EPRI's Generation Sector, Diederic Godin, Senior Manager, Technical Support and Optimization for Capital Power.

Links and Resources:

Learn more at https://www.epri.com/
EPRI Laboratories https://msites.epri.com/labs

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36. H2EDGE: Developing a Qualified Workforce for the Growing Hydrogen Economy Aug 22, 2024

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In this episode of the EPRI Current, Bill Florence and guests discuss the ambitious goals and initiatives of The Hydrogen Education for a Decarbonized Global Economy (H2EDGE) initiative, a program currently aimed at developing and training the emerging hydrogen industry workforce through a combination of professional development activities and targeted instruction at the university level. The conversation explores the importance of decarbonizing the energy system by 2050, the role of hydrogen as a low-carbon fuel essential for this transition, and the critical need for a skilled workforce to support the emerging hydrogen economy.

Guests:

Dr. Eladio Knipping, Principal Investigor H2EDGE, Dr. Krystal York, Co-Principal Investigator H2EDGE, Dr. Ajay Prasad, Engineering Alumni Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University of Delaware, Dr. Anil Bika, Director of Workforce Development at The Center for Clean Hydrogen

Links and Resources:

Learn more about H2EDGE at https://hydrogen.epri.com/en/

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35. Industrial Clusters: How Cooperation Can Empower Emission Solutions Aug 07, 2024

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In this episode of the EPRI Current, host Bill Florence leads a discussion with Sean Bushart and Jonathan Oxley on the concept of industrial clusters and their critical role in achieving decarbonization goals. They explore the historical emergence of industrial clusters, exemplifying the Humber region in the UK, and discuss the economic and technological aspects of these clusters in advancing clean energy initiatives. The conversation highlights the importance of public-private partnerships, regional collaboration, and the need for supportive policies to make these decarbonization efforts both effective and economically viable.

Links and Resources:

Humber Industrial Cluster https://www.humberindustrialclusterplan.org/
UK Research and Innovation https://www.ukri.org/
EPRI website https://www.epri.com/
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34. Host to Host: Reflecting on the Global Forum for Nuclear Innovation Jul 25, 2024

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In this episode of The EPRI Current, hosts Samantha Gilman and Bill Florence are joined by guest hosts Dan Moneghan and Wynter McGruder to discuss the recent GFNI (Global Forum for Innovation) event in Miami. They cover the experiences of hosting a special podcast series, exploring global perspectives, and addressing grand challenges in the nuclear industry.

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