Dnv Gl Talks Energy

Welcome to the second episode in the 12th series of the DNV Talks Energy podcast, hosted by Mathias Steck, Service Area Manager Renewables Northern Europe – DNV. In this episode, we take a closer look at electric vehicles - perhaps the biggest disrupter the automotive industry has ever seen - and the seismic shift this will mean for motorists. To find out more or read the transcription, please visit www.dnvgl.com/talksenergy

Welcome to the 12th series of the DNV Talks Energy podcast, hosted by Mathias Steck, Service Area Manager, Renewables Northern Europe, DNV. In the previous series, we focused on the role of businesses and policymakers in driving the energy transition forward. But the true impact of the move to clean energy is one felt by people and communities across the globe, and those same people also play a vital role in helping the world meet its carbon targets. The transition cannot be achieved only through technological innovation. It requires people-centric solutions and a more inclusive approach. In the last series we explored energy agendas from an affordability, equity and social justice perspective. In this eight-episode series, we explore the human impact of the energy transition and the role that individuals and communities play within our shared global responsibility. To find out more or read the transcription, please visit www.dnvgl.com/talksenergy Please note: This episode was recorded prior to the c

This final episode discusses how and why mindsets need to change in order to meet climate goals, and the role COP26 played in focusing minds on the task at hand. Mathias Steck speaks with Ditlev Engel, CEO of the Energy Systems business area at DNV, and Julie Shuttleworth, CEO at Fortescue Future Industries.The episode explores not just the mindset change required by politicians, large companies, and investors, but by those whose positive actions and co-operation are vital to achieving net zero – people and communities all over the world.

Renewable energy was a major priority in the COP26 agenda. So did political agreements help to further the cause for wind, solar and other renewable technologies? What more needs to be done to ensure that projects can be developed to meet the world’s energy needs without reliance on fossil fuels? In this episode, Mathias speaks with Una Brosnan, Head of Offshore Strategy & New Markets at Mainstream Renewable Power.

A rapid transition to clean power is vital. But how can financing also encourage the creation of a just and equitable transition? Episode four of DNV Talks Energy focuses on risks and opportunities of the energy transition, the disparity between still-developing and developed economies and low carbon adaptations for all types of communities. Mathias Steck speaks with Grace Park-Bradbury, General Manager-West and Head of Strategic Initiatives for climate justice company, BlocPower.

Delving deeper into the discussions at COP26, this episode focuses on the agreements made, how capital can be redirected in the right way, and where policy and government support is needed to drive this.

Welcome to the second episode in the 11th series of DNV Talks Energy, hosted by Mathias Steck. With COP26 now over, this episode explores what’s behind the landmark agreements and initiatives, including the Glasgow Climate Pact, how to speed up global targets and whether achieving net zero by 2050 is now a possibility.

COP26 is a once in a generation moment. To meet the Paris Climate Agreement targets, emissions must halve by 2030 to meet a 1.5ºC future, but DNV forecasts they will fall by just 9%, and that the world will already exhaust the 1.5ºC budget in 2029. In this episode Mathias Steck - Service Area Renewables Northern Europe at DNV, is joined by DNV experts, Al-Karim Govindji, Head of Public Affairs Energy Systems, Hari Vamadevan, Senior Vice President, Regional Director UK & Ireland, and Sverre Alvik, Programme Director for the Energy Transition research programme in looking ahead to COP26. They’ll examine what’s on the agenda for the conference, what the key issues facing world leaders are and what outcomes we can expect from this important summit.

Please join us for this special documentary series of the DNV Talks Energy podcast, focusing on deep decarbonization and what is required each year to meet the targets set out in the Paris Agreement. Across two episodes, we speak with global experts working on the pathways to deep decarbonization about the opportunities and challenges posed by new technologies, regulation and investment.

Please join us for this special documentary series of the DNV Talks Energy podcast, focusing on deep decarbonization and what is required each year to meet the targets set out in the Paris Agreement. Across two episodes, we speak with global experts working on the pathways to deep decarbonization about the opportunities and challenges posed by new technologies, regulation and investment. To find out more or read the transcription, please visit www.dnvgl.com/talksenergy

Floating offshore wind is an emerging technology with an exciting future – providing access to abundant wind power over deeper waters than bottom-fixed turbines. But how can countries harness the potential of this technology to reduce their carbon emissions and meet ambitious climate goals? In the second episode of our special edition documentary podcast, we explore two important aspects that will enable countries to move from initial pilot projects to wide scale deployment – technology innovation and policy support. In particular, we’ll hear from Jesper Moller, Head of Offshore Concepts & Solutions at Siemens Gamesa, and DNV’s Lucy Craig, Vice President of Technology & Innovation, about the key developments in floater technology and the wider infrastructure needed for them to thrive. Meanwhile, Sebastian Bringsværd, Head of Floating Wind at Equinor, and Stephane Cicolella, Business Integration Manager & Commercial Director at Eolfi (a Shell company), also give their views on the need for pol

Floating offshore wind is an emerging technology with an exciting future – providing access to abundant wind power over deeper waters than bottom-fixed turbines. But how can countries harness the potential of this technology to reduce their carbon emissions and meet ambitious climate goals? In episode one of this special edition documentary podcast, we examine the vast potential that floating wind technology has as part of the global energy transition and explore the cross-industry collaboration that is enabling rapid progress to be made. We also address the challenges of implementation and some of the barriers that must be overcome if the potential of this technology is to be maximized. Join us as we talk to industry leaders at the very forefront of design, manufacturing, and implementation, including representatives from Equinor, Siemens Gamesa and Eolfi (a Shell company). From discussing the early headway that is being made in Europe, we also go on to speak to representatives from the Japanese Wind Po

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 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

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

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

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

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, p

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

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