The UK Government has a goal to achieve net zero by 2050, but in order to get there we need to radically increase renewables, and as a result, scale up the grid to support all of the new, renewable energy generation. But how do we connect these new wind farms, hydro schemes, solar farms and other low-carbon energy sources to the electricity grid? In this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, we talk to Laura Fleming, Country Managing Director for Hitachi Energy in the UK and Irela...
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The UK Government has a goal to achieve net zero by 2050, but in order to get there we need to radically increase renewables, and as a result, scale up the grid to support all of the new, renewable energy generation. But how do we connect these new wind farms, hydro schemes, solar farms and other low-carbon energy sources to the electricity grid? In this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, we talk to Laura Fleming, Country Managing Director for Hitachi Energy in the UK and Irela...
The UK Government has a goal to achieve net zero by 2050, but in order to get there we need to radically increase renewables, and as a result, scale up the grid to support all of the new, renewable energy generation. But how do we connect these new wind farms, hydro schemes, solar farms and other low-carbon energy sources to the electricity grid?In this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, we talk to Laura Fleming, Country Managing Director for Hitachi Energy in the UK and Ireland...
Hundreds of billions of pounds will have to be invested over the next few years to achieve net zero, but where should this be spent, and how fast can we get there?In this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, we talk to the National Infrastructure Commission's Director of Policy, Margaret Read. Margaret shares with us what infrastructure and policy changes are required to deliver clean power.Please note this podcast was recorded before the Autumn 2024 budget announcement.SSE, plc ...
What does Chancellor Rachel Reeves's October 20242 budget announcement mean for the clean energy mission? Following the first Labour budget announcement in 14 years, the #CleanEnergyPod sits down with colleagues in SSE to discuss how the budget announcement will impact the energy system. And whether we will be able to deliver a net zero energy system by the end of the decade.Links:Find out more about what SSE thinks about zonal pricing and the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) ...
What exactly is a just transition? Or a just energy transition? What impact will a just transition have on people and communities? Rachel McEwen, SSE's Chief Sustainability Officer, and one of the pioneers of what is the world's first corporate just transition strategies joins us on the latest episode of the #CleanEnergyPod.Rachel shared what a just transition to net zero really means. And the impact it has on people, communities and jobs. And how it will help us tackle climate change.SS...
On this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, we discuss what technologies are currently popular in the industry and what trends will dominate clean technology in the years ahead. We are joined by Alyssa Gilbert, Director of Innovation at the Grantham Institute for Climate Change and the Environment and the Director of Undaunted, Imperial College London's climate change innovation hub, run in partnership with the Royal Institution.What will the UK look like in 10 years thanks to new innovations in...
On this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, we discuss whether the UK Government's clean power mission by 2030 is possible. We are joined by Professor Keith Bell, Holder of the ScottishPower Chair in Future Power Systems at the University of Strathclyde, a co-Director of the UK Energy Research Centre and a member of the UK Government's Climate Change Committee. We're making progress, but are we moving fast enough to meet our 2030 climate change targets? Professor Bell shares with us whether...
On this episode of the Clean Energy Pod we discuss how the UK is striving towards net zero and why all is not lost in the fight against climate change. We are joined by Michael Grubb, Professor of Energy and Climate Change at the University College London. And Alistair McGirr, SSE Group Head of Policy and Advocacy. We're making progress, but are we moving fast enough to meet our 2030 climate change targets? Michael and Alistair share what they think needs to be done in UK, and around the worl...
On this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, we chat with Paul Cooley, Director of Offshore Wind at SSE. We discuss why it takes so long to build an offshore wind farm. What changes are needed to meet the UK's net zero targets. And we talk about building the world's largest offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank.This recording took place on Tuesday 2 July 2024, before the UK general election.SSE, plc website: sse.com SSE careers: careers.sse.com/homepage LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/12...
On this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, we chat with Juliette Sanders, AKA Killah Jules, Director of Strategic Communications at Energy UK. Energy UK is the trade body that represents the energy industry across the United Kingdom. We'll delve into all things energy, infrastructure, and low carbon technologies, including the repercussions of not achieving net zero. We'll also reflect on the progress already made in the UK towards a cheaper, cleaner and more secure homegro...
In this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, we talk to Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, the trade body for the industry in Scotland. Claire shares with us some of the challenges and opportunities for the renewable energy industry, what is needed to speed up the energy transition and how Scotland can remain a world leader in renewable energy.This recording took place in June 2024.Find out more about our renewable energy technologies here: https://www.sse.com/ou...
In this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, we talk to our Chief Executive, Alistair Phillips-Davies about what it’s like to run one of Europe’s biggest electricity infrastructure companies. Alistair shares:• what made him an early mover in clean energy• which clean energy technologies and trends are inevitable• why he decided to sell the UK domestic supply business• how the business decides on who and where to invest billions of pounds• what policy makers need to do to speed up ...
We need radical change to deliver our net zero targets. 75% of the energy we use across the UK economy is from fossil fuels. We are behind where we should be to meet our 2035 net zero targets.In this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, we talk to SSE's Director of Strategy Declan Burke. We discuss why we need the pace to pick and to invest more in clean energy. Declan shares his thoughts on how we can decarbonise the UK economy by 2050. And how the energy industry and government ...
Want to get a job in clean energy? It is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. The International Energy Association say clean energy jobs surpassed fossil fuel jobs in 2021 and will continue to do so. But how do you get into the industry? In this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, we talk to SSE HR Director John Stewart who is hiring thousands of people every year. We discuss which skills are most in demand, how candidates should approach applications and whet...
In this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, we talk to @renewableuk 's Executive Director, Policy & Engagement, Ana Musat. Ana shares how the industry can accelerate the transition to a renewables-based energy system. The UK needs a clean energy system that delivers socio-economic benefits for everyone.Find out more about how we're investing in renewable energy on our website: https://www.sse.com/our-technologies/ ResourcesRenewable UK's 'Industrial Growth Plan' fo...
In this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, we talk to former No 10 Downing Street pollster James Johnson. He surveyed more than 6,000 UK voters to test support for energy investment in the UK. In this episode you will learn: -what voters think about Clean Energy-what the findings mean for policymakers and technologies like renewables-how the UK compares to other countries. And how brave the next government should be You can read the full poll results on the SSE we...
The UK Government has a goal to achieve net zero by 2050, but in order to get there we need to radically increase renewables, and as a result, scale up the grid to support all of the new, renewable energy generation. But how do we connect these new wind farms, hydro schemes, solar farms and other low-carbon energy sources to the electricity grid? In this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, we talk to Laura Fleming, Country Managing Director for Hitachi Energy in the UK and Irela...
