Michael Barnard

Michael Barnard, Chief Strategist at TFIE, dives into the Seven Deadly Sins of the Energy Transition. He critiques carbon capture as costly and ineffective, questions the practicality of hydrogen, and discusses the sluggish progress of small modular reactors. Barnard warns against the hubris of fusion energy efforts and highlights the deceptive allure of biofuels. The conversation also touches on the political challenges in offshore wind, illustrating how local opposition and regulations hinder progress in the renewable sector.