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Great to see our TECH podcast obtaining well deserved accolades. Congrat Michael Barnard

🎙️Ep129: MINUTES - New Energy - should the West fear or emulate China? #applepodcast  https://lnkd.in/dhTv48S #spotify https://lnkd.in/ditGthT This week, Gerard Reid and Laurent Segalen have a rapid overview of what’s going on regarding the #EnergyTransition in #China and its political implication in the West. Record production of this, record production of that, overcapacity everywhere… We babble a lot, rant a bit, and conclude that we need to invite a real expert on the show.

Laurent Segalen and Gerard Reid would like to warmly congratulate Jigar Shah for being named "One of the 100 most influential people in the World by TIME" and great guest on our Episode 100. His original podcast was a huge inspiration for creating this show. Over the decades and in his different roles, Jigar has proven his deep drive to accelerate the Energy Transition. Now, at the head of DOE Loan Programs Office at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), he spearheads the re-industrialisation of the USA with green tech. Forever fans. Thank you (Also hello to Katherine Hamilton)

🎙️Ep128: Tracking and Trading Green Electrons 24/7 #applepodcast https://lnkd.in/dhTv48S #spotify https://lnkd.in/ditGthT What is the value of green electrons? Hard to say. Depends where, depends when. What is sure is that, in view of recent regulations and corporate commitments, they must be tracked. From an annual basis, we are now moving to an hourly basis, under the thrust of corporate initiatives like the #GhGProtocol, Climate Group #RE100 and EnergyTag. Behind this movement, BigTech such as Microsoft and Google see a need to track those green electrons as their energy consumption is on the way up… and it has to 24/7 #247cfe Enter new innovative digital companies that are providing those complex and data-hungry services. Some platforms go even further, proposing to trade the green attributes of electrons. Renewabl is one of them. Lead by the charismatic Juan Pablo C., Renewabl is one of the most advanced of those startups. Renewabl has recently been named “Climate Fintech Startup of the Year” at the Energy Tech Summit 2024! "JP" as everybody calls him, has a long history of trading green commodities, first at Shell and Ørsted. Then a few years ago he managed to create Zeigo, the premier PPA auction platforms which he then successfully sold in 2022 to Schneider Electric. JP and his team really know what they are doing when it comes to designing and developing leading edge #digital market places in the green sector.   We thank Amundi for supporting our show.   Disclosure: Laurent is an investor in Renewabl Article on the growth of Green Certificates Trading by Aurora Energy Research https://lnkd.in/e5iC2Qs8 #247cfe #triplerenewable Eurelectric Global Renewables Alliance

🎤 Redefining Energy TECH - Ep25: From NASA to Next-Gen: Charting the Course of Electric Flight (1/2) #applepodcast https://lnkd.in/ekHZU8Mt #spotify https://lnkd.in/ehJpYYmp In a captivating episode of "Redefining Energy Tech," host Michael Barnard welcomed Kevin Antcliff, the head of product at Xwing, to discuss the transformative trends in the aviation industry. Kevin, who has an impressive background with a 13-year tenure at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, shared his journey from a childhood fascination with aerospace to leading product vision at X Wing, a startup focusing on autonomous aviation. At NASA, Kevin was deeply involved in projects related to urban air mobility and autonomy mapping, experiences that fortified his belief in the future of unmanned flight. The conversation delved into the #aviation industry's current challenges, including the significant pilot shortages, the high operational and crew expenses, turnover rates, and the restrictive regulatory environment. An important part of their discussion highlighted the advantages of electric aircraft, such as lower certification and maintenance costs and operational savings, which stand in stark contrast to traditional planes. Furthermore, they explored the concept of #regionalairmobility (RAM), emphasizing its potential to utilize existing airport infrastructure to enhance connectivity. This segment brought to light the historical backdrop of the abundance of airports in the US following World War II and the impact of liability concerns on aircraft manufacturing until recent regulatory changes encouraged new entrants into the small plane production market. The episode painted a picture of an aviation industry at a pivotal point, moving towards increased autonomy and electrification, driven by the need for cost efficiency, safety improvements, and the leveraging of RAM to improve regional connectivity. Kevin's insights from his NASA days, particularly his work on mapping the autonomy landscape and drafting a white paper on RAM, provided valuable context to understand the ongoing shifts in the industry. #energy #cleantech #future #investment #climateimpact #innovation #aviation

🎙️Ep127: MINUTES - Live from Berlin – “Are Renewables still an Infrastructure Play?” with Markus Wandt, CIO Aquila Capital #applepodcast https://lnkd.in/dhTv48S #spotify https://lnkd.in/ditGthT This week: Gerard Reid and Laurent Segalen have been invited to a private event organized by Aquila Capital in March 2024, during the Global Infrastructure Conference, where they debate with Markus Wandt, CIO Aquila if “#Renewables are still an #Infrastructure play?” PS: we talk a lot about a certain "Marcel". It's the famous Marcel Steinbach

🎙️Ep126: Grid-Enhancing Technologies #applepodcast https://lnkd.in/dhTv48S #spotify https://lnkd.in/ditGthT The main hindrance to the development of #renewables is the connection queue. Basically, #grid operators tell developers “Sorry guys, we’re full”. A recent study by RMI has proven that this is simply not true. Grid operators are either too conservative or not incentivized to take more load. Old solutions. Old thinking. "Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs) are hardware and software solutions that are deployed within the existing transmission system, helping increase the capacity, flexibility, and efficiency of the current grid. They can perform functions such as rerouting power flows to avoid congested lines and providing data on real-time conditions that could enable more power to flow through a line when conditions allow — thus increasing our ability to best utilize the transmission infrastructure we already have." But beyond a better #digital management, new technologies of #cables are emerging, incorporating the best Material Science has to offer. New conductor technologies could triple grid capacity with structures in the existing rights of way, while also reducing line loss by half. To talk about GETs and new conductors, Laurent Segalen and Gerard Reid bring in Jason Huang, Co-founder and CEO of TS Conductor Corporation. Jason is PHD in material science and started his career in the aviation industry, working on civilian and military programs such as A350 and F35. TS Conductor, supported by Breakthrough Ventures, NextEra Energy, Inc. and UK National Grid, is now rolling out a revolutionary new technology that will debottleneck the Grid and speed up the #EnergyTransition. Our show welcomes a new partner Amundi Amundi ETF, Indexing & Smart Beta. Thank you for supporting our show. PS: 2nd minute - Laurent got “TO” wrong: it’s Topography Optimisation, not Technology Optimisation RMI report https://lnkd.in/edExjcX9 Amazon Web Services (AWS) and AI https://lnkd.in/eG6rENDU

🎤 Redefining Energy TECH - Ep24: Charting a Zero Carbon Course: Biofuel Innovations (2/2) #applepodcast  https://lnkd.in/ekHZU8Mt #spotify  https://lnkd.in/ehJpYYmp In this insightful second episode hosted by Michael Barnard, Roberta Cenni, the head of biofuels at the The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute Center for #ZeroCarbon #Shipping, delves into the potential of #biofuels as a sustainable energy source for the shipping industry. With biodiesel currently being the only commercially available biofuel derived from fats, oils, and greases, she discusses its limitations due to supply constraints and explores the possibilities of other biofuels like #biomethane and #biomethanol, which could be produced from waste materials through processes such as gasification and pyrolysis. Cenni elaborates on the technical aspects of converting biomass into valuable fuels, highlighting methods like gasification that converts biomass into synthesis gas for methanol or synthetic diesel production, and pyrolysis, a less energy-intensive process for breaking down solid substances. She also touches on hydrocracking and hydro treating processes that use hydrogen to upgrade biocrude or clean feedstocks of impurities. Additionally, the conversation covers the potential of ammonia as an alternative fuel, despite its toxicity risks, emphasizing the importance of safety in its maritime use. The episode not only provides a deep dive into the science behind biofuel production but also stresses the significance of using waste biomass sustainably. Cenni's discussion underscores the need for responsible sourcing practices to prevent negative impacts on biodiversity and ensure the sustainability of biofuel production for the shipping industry. Through a comprehensive exploration of biofuels, from their current state to future potentials and challenges, this episode sheds light on the critical role of innovative energy solutions in achieving zero carbon shipping. #energy #cleantech #future #investment #climateimpact #innovation #biofuels    

🎙️Ep125: MINUTES - From Houston to Berlin (via Bilbao), Better Days! #applepodcast  https://lnkd.in/dhTv48S #spotify https://lnkd.in/ditGthT This week, Gerard Reid and Laurent Segalen talk about the 3 big energy gatherings that happened this week. Houston (#CERAweek), Bilbao (#WindEurope2024) and Berlin (Global Infrastructure Summit #iigsummit). Laurent and Gerard were in Berlin and report what they saw and heard. In a simple sentence à la John Wick “Yes, I think I’m back”