From 2007 to 2016, Steve Holliday was the CEO of the UK’s National Grid. In that time, the share of electricity generated by renewables in the UK grew from 3% to 16%. Today, that number is close to 40%. Rebecca and Joe talk to Steve about his time leading the National Grid through the beginning of the energy transition. They also get Steve’s perspective on some of the big questions around the future of the grid, including: The untapped potential of demand response and virtual power plants;Gri...
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From 2007 to 2016, Steve Holliday was the CEO of the UK’s National Grid. In that time, the share of electricity generated by renewables in the UK grew from 3% to 16%. Today, that number is close to 40%. Rebecca and Joe talk to Steve about his time leading the National Grid through the beginning of the energy transition. They also get Steve’s perspective on some of the big questions around the future of the grid, including: The untapped potential of demand response and virtual power plants;Gri...
What the energy transition looks like from inside the grid
Our Industrial Life
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3 months ago
What the energy transition looks like from inside the grid
Steve Holliday, former CEO of National Grid explains why he thinks you should let your power company control your washing machine and turn your house into part of a Virtual Power Plant (VPP). We discuss, the importance of demand response, the impact of AI, and how VPPs will change the power landscape. About our guest: Steve Holliday is the former Chief Executive of National Grid plc. He is currently Chairman of Zenobe and Cityfibre. Steve joined National Grid Group as the Board Direct...
Our Industrial Life
From 2007 to 2016, Steve Holliday was the CEO of the UK’s National Grid. In that time, the share of electricity generated by renewables in the UK grew from 3% to 16%. Today, that number is close to 40%. Rebecca and Joe talk to Steve about his time leading the National Grid through the beginning of the energy transition. They also get Steve’s perspective on some of the big questions around the future of the grid, including: The untapped potential of demand response and virtual power plants;Gri...
