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The Future of Energy Podcast

The Future of Energy Podcast

By: National Grid
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Energy is the lifeblood of modern society. We all need it and none of us can live without it. So how do we create and use energy in a way that’s good for the planet? National Grid Electricity System Operator is at the heart of this zero carbon revolution, working with industry to build Great Britain’s energy system of the future. The Future of Energy podcast explores the big themes from the Future Energy Scenarios 2021 publication, setting out what the future of energy could look like in the next 30 years and what we’ll need to do to make each scenario a reality.

Find out more at https://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/stories/journey-to-net-zero-stories/eso-future-energy-scenarios-next-30-years

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Episodes
  • Episode 5 - Hydrogen: the Fuel of the Future

    Episode 5 - Hydrogen: the Fuel of the Future
    Sep 27 2021
    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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    16 mins
  • Episode 4 - The Future of Heat

    Episode 4 - The Future of Heat
    Sep 13 2021
    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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    16 mins
  • Episode 3 - Transforming an electricity network with renewables

    Episode 3 - Transforming an electricity network with renewables
    Aug 16 2021
    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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    21 mins
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