The Energy Transition Show with Chris Nelder

What is the state of marine energy technologies, and how can we capture marine energy sustainably and safely while minimizing environmental damage?

It’s been a decade since the Fukushima nuclear disaster, but the future of Japan’s energy sector remains murky. We try to clarify it in this episode.

Wallace Kenyon, a researcher at the University of Colorado and NREL, dives into the fascinating world of grid-forming inverters and their role in the renewable energy transition. He discusses how these inverters can effectively integrate with traditional synchronous generators. Kenyon also tackles the importance of system inertia and its impact on grid stability amidst a rising reliance on renewables. Plus, he highlights innovative energy management practices, including successful microgrid implementations and the ongoing legal battles surrounding coal expansion.

Will the energy transition be limited by the availability of land, or key minerals, or the cost of renewables? And how will it affect economic growth?

This is Volume 1 of the Best of the Energy Transition Show, compiled from our five most popular shows of the past two years.

What does “resilient” and “reliable” grid power mean from the perspective of grid planning, and what should bulk power system operators do to ensure it?

What carbon price is needed for Europe’s Emissions Trading System to make green hydrogen a viable part of meeting its goals under the Paris agreement?

What trajectory of global energy consumption and carbon emissions can we expect as the world starts to recover from the COVID pandemic? How much will energy consumption and emissions rebound, and what climate path are we now on?

In this episode we look at some significant projects that are under way to expand green hydrogen production capacity and use it to reduce carbon emissions.

The episode challenges the preference for utility-scale solar over local systems, highlighting the benefits of investing in distributed solar. It discusses a novel roadmap for a low-cost grid, analyzes Texas power outages and the role of wind and solar energy, and explores cost-effectiveness and grid management of local solar. The chapter also covers recent energy sector news and subscription information.