Welcome to the third episode in the 12th series of the DNV Talks Energy podcast, hosted by Mathias Steck, Service Area Manager Renewables Northern Europe – DNV. In this episode, we explore what the energy transition means for people’s livelihoods, and how efforts are being made not only to protect existing jobs but to create new ones in a clean energy economy.
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Energy and the labour force: Protecting jobs

In the fifth episode of the DNV Talks Energy podcast, hosted by Mathias Steck, Service Area Manager for Renewables Northern Europe at DNV, we examine the role renewable energy mini-grids are playing in supporting the energy transition and providing greater energy security in more remote communities across the world.

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Energy in remote communities

Welcome to the thirteenth series of the DNV Talks Energy podcast, hosted by Mathias Steck. In this series we explore the key insights from DNV’s latest Energy Transition Outlook and what they mean for the future of our planet. We explore the geopolitical developments affecting the energy transition, and what’s needed from technology, finance and policy in delivering net zero. Crucially, we explore: how do we move from ambition, to urgent action over climate change?

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Electrification: paving the way for green growth

Renewables energy: can it power the world?

Boosting the hydrogen economy

Decarbonizing the oil and gas industry

Support for developing countries: pathway to a greener future

Turning ambition into urgent action: why policy incentives are crucial

Looking back: a series focused on climate action

This episode is part of DNV’s Energy Industry Insights report for 2024. We discuss the outlook for 2024 and how energy companies can capitalize on the biggest opportunities to decarbonize.

Energy Industry Insights: The transition to a low-carbon future

In this episode of the DNV Talks Energy podcast, we are joined by Paula Doyle, Chief Digital Officer at Aker BP. Tune in to hear our conversation as we discuss how digitalization, data, and AI are changing the way energy companies work.

Working better and faster with data: Energy Industry Insights 2024

In this podcast, Michael Cohen, Chief US Economist and Head of Oil and Refining at BP's Strategy, Sustainability and Ventures Group, joins us to discuss the big questions surrounding the future of the oil and gas sector.

The future of the oil and gas sector: Energy Industry Insights 2024

Today, smart applications are a powerful driver of change. DNV GL talks to Merten Foerster, Head of Smart Grid Applications at Siemens Energy Management about how they will affect the energy ecosystem.

How Will Smart Grid Applications Change The Energy Ecosystem?

In the first of a two-part interview, DNV GL talks to Dr Andrew Garrad about the emergence of renewables following COP21.

The COP21 agreement in Paris was a significant milestone in the renewables journey, with real consensus among nations. In this episode, Dr Garrad shares his ideas on what, apart from renewables, is leading us into a decarbonised future? What are the changes, both large scale and small, that must happen to move us forward? He discusses the need to integrate resources across countries. Dr Garrad looks back to the beginnings of the wind industry and examines the motivations that drove its evolution.

Emergence of Renewables (Part 1)

This is the concluding part of DNV GL’s insightful interview with Dr Andrew Garrad discussing the emergence of renewables. 

In this episode, we ask Dr Garrad to explore the roles of different companies, markets and countries in driving wind energy development globally. We invite him to cast an eye on the future and imagine what onshore and offshore turbine technology and wind energy markets might look like in years to come.

Emergence of Renewables (Part 2)

India is a growth region for renewable energy. DNV GL talks to Steve Sawyer, Secretary General of the Global Wind Energy Council, about the development of offshore wind in India.

Steve addresses a key question: in a country as big as India, why offshore wind? Developing wind energy offshore can be both challenging and risky. In light of this, what are the main challenges for India? Steve talks about the role the FOWIND project will play in India’s offshore wind energy development. Finally, the opportunities that exist for foreign players to contribute to India’s offshore wind industry are considered.

Facilitating Offshore Wind in India

Energy efficiency is a high-level conversation in our industry. DNV GL hears the expert views of Ulrika Wising, Head of Sustainable Energy Use for DNV GL in Europe.

It will become harder and harder to meet emissions targets around the globe. In this episode, Ulrika explains why improving energy efficiency (rather than creating new energy generation technology) is often the easiest and cheapest solution. Ulrika explores why industry has made such a leap in energy efficiency progress compared with other sectors. Finally, we look at how unnecessary safety margins in production processes can lead to energy wastage, and consider what the future holds.

Energy Efficiency Programs

The most significant changes in the energy sector since the Industrial Revolution are upon us. DNV GL talks to CEO of VDE, Ansgar Hinz about some of the biggest issues currently affecting the energy market: the need for interconnectivity; the impact of digitalization; and the continued threat against cyber security.  

In this informative interview, Ansgar predicts how businesses will adapt to this drive towards digitalization and increased interconnectivity. He discusses the inevitable issues arising from an increasing number of platforms connecting; a greater number of sensors; machine learning and automated systems. Ansgar also shares his views on the steps required to manage mass data; and explains the solutions which will help us to do this most effectively. Finally, Ansgar discusses how cyber-crime is evolving; and how cross border connectivity will change the way we combat cyber-attacks in the future.    

*This episode was recorded live at the Singapore International Energy Week 2017.

Digitalization: The ‘new Industrial Revolution’

A local marketplace enabling communities to choose where their power comes from - is the microgrid the future for consumers? DNV GL discusses the Brooklyn Microgrid project with Belinda Kinkead, Director of LO3 Energy, Australia, and discovers how it will transform the way that we interact with our power supply.

In this thought-provoking episode, DNV GL talks to Belinda about the creation of LO3’s Brooklyn Microgrid project. Belinda explains how it is both a virtual and a physical microgrid, and what this means for the community. She also shares the challenges that the project encountered, including regulatory and scalability issues; details of how the system operates technically; and the innovative way that blockchain has enabled customers to buy and sell energy. Finally, we discuss how this type of system could help those living in natural disaster zones.  

*This episode was recorded live at the Singapore International Energy Week 2017.

The Brooklyn Microgrid - Blockchain-enabled community power

As renewable energy takes an increasingly large proportion of the energy mix, concerns remain over the inconsistent nature of the supply. DNV GL talks to Dr Martin Keller, Director at National Renewable Energy Laboratory, about the storage solutions available to help bridge these gaps, and how the nature of storage is likely to evolve in the future.

In this very informative episode, we consider how the energy infrastructure must adapt to cope with a significant proportion of renewables in the energy mix. Martin shares his engaging insights into the role of the consumer in creating a two-way grid of the future, enabling customers to both take from and give back to the grid. He also considers the main drivers that will encourage consumers to engage in this way, and what regulatory and pricing incentives might need to be applied. Finally, Martin explains the impact that new technologies are having on investments into renewable energy, and gives his thoughts on the opportunities for more cost-effective storage solutions around the United Arab Emirates.

*This episode was recorded live at the Global Smart Energy Summit 2018.

Storage Solutions - Bridging the energy supply gap

In a region so historically reliant on oil, what does the future hold for the United Arab Emirates?  In this latest episode of our podcast series, DNV GL talks to Graeme Sims, Executive Director of Dubai’s electricity and water regulator, Regulatory and Supervisory Board (‘RSB’), about how Dubai and the other Emirates are adapting to the energy transformation. 

In this insightful episode, Graeme takes a look at the region’s journey into a new, more sustainable world. He explains how RSB has supported Dubai during their significant growth in energy demand, and highlights some of the learnings for other cities from Dubai’s experiences, such as their development of district cooling schemes. Graeme gives us an insight into the local approach to renewables, and in particular his thoughts on electrification and the impact that this is having on the region. Finally, Graeme gives us an overview of the themes discussed at the Global Smart Energy Summit and his views on energy subsidy reform. 

*This episode was recorded live at the Global Smart Energy Summit 2018.

Dubai: Looking beyond oil

Will only autonomous electric vehicles be available in the future? DNV GL talks to Christina Bu, Secretary General of Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association about the incredible advancements made by the electric vehicle (‘EVs’) industry and considers the impact that this is having on the car industry today. 

In this forward thinking episode, Christina shares with us her incredible experience and knowledge of the EV industry. She explains how Norway became the leading country in the adoption of electric vehicles, and in doing so, how it has tackled the myths surrounding EVs. Christina also highlights the changes in the EV consumer market; reveals how this market has matured over recent years and which brands are likely to become the driving forces in EV manufacturing. Finally, Christina looks to the future and explains which new technologies and countries are likely to make a significant impact as the EV market continues to grow. 

*This episode was recorded live at the Global Smart Energy Summit 2018.

Electric Vehicles - The Norwegian way

What fundamental principles must be established before a city can become a Smart City? DNV GL talks to Gordon Falconer, Global Director Smart Cities for Schneider Electric, about the growing trend for global cities to develop ‘smart’ capabilities; what this means for its citizens; and what steps governments are taking as they look to the future.

In this engaging episode, Gordon shares his views on what being a Smart City really means; how the ASEAN cities are approaching the transition; and the challenges that they are facing. He also gives us an insight into the balance between developing green field and brown field Smart Cities; and addresses some of the factors involved in financing the projects. Finally, he discusses some of the visible and less visible signs that a city is using technology to improve the lives of its citizens.

Smart Cities - What is the Future?

In this latest episode, Kirk shares his views on how data is helping to drive energy efficiency and reduce climate change. Kirk explains why it is important to collect data from many different sensors to help us to fully understand the position on climate change; the importance of integration of data sources to break down the silos of information available; and how taking a prescriptive modelling approach will help us to achieve a better outcome for the planet. Finally, we talk to Kirk about AI, in particular Assisted Intelligence, and how humans and machines are working together to filter and understand the significant amount of data available.

Smart Data & the Energy Transition

How must banks and governments adapt their understanding of renewables and related technologies to better support the energy transition? Xiaodong Wang, Senior Energy Specialist at The World Bank, considers the many roles they play, not just as a lender, but also as a source of knowledge and a policy adviser. 

In this insightful episode, Xiaodong highlights policy-making as the main driver in creating market demand to bring in investment. Focusing on Southeast Asia, she tells us that she believes we must overcome the myth that renewables are more expensive and acknowledges that investors struggle to find bankable projects in the region. Banks, she says, will come to understand that clean energy is good for their bottom line, and that after initial resistance, utilities too will get on board. Finally, Xiaodong addresses the urgency issue highlighted in DNV GL’s 2018 Energy Transition Outlook and The World Bank’s Climate Change Strategy. 

*This episode was recorded live at the Singapore International Energy Week 2018.

Financing the Energy Transition

Growth of the renewable energy sector is essential to the Energy Transition but what challenges must the industry overcome in order to unlock that growth? Girish Tanti, co-founder and board member of Suzlon Energy, talks to us about the remarkable rise of his business in India and his unique perspective on the role wind plays in driving this rise in renewables. 

In this inspiring episode, Girish shares his first-hand experience of scaling a renewables business and the challenges he faced and overcame on his journey from an industrial energy customer to energy provider.  He tells us that those challenges vary widely by region and even by country in terms of renewable types, existing infrastructure and regulatory frameworks. Finally, we discuss the important roles of digitalization, customer demand, pricing and finance in the successful growth of the renewable energy sector. 

*This episode was recorded live at the Singapore International Energy Week 2018.

Driving the growth of renewables

Why should investors be interested in the energy industry? Carlos Albero, Global Finance Segment Leader for DNV GL Energy, looks at new markets created by the energy transition.

In this insightful episode, Carlos explains why the energy sector, with its forecasted exponential growth in electrification, is growing increasingly attractive to investors. He describes the unique nature of the market and the critical importance of regulatory frameworks, technological maturity and market revenue projections when making investment decisions, before giving us some investment advice of his own. He also talks about the positive role competitive energy markets can play in the energy transition but highlights the work still to be done, particularly in emerging economies, before national grids can support the energy market of the future.

*This episode was recorded live at the Singapore International Energy Week 2018.

Investing in the Energy Transition

What is the role of the energy sector in the energy transition? DNV GL hears from Duncan van Bergen, Vice President of Shell New Energies, about Shell’s vision for the future and the scale of transformation required.

In this engaging episode, Duncan discusses the dual challenges of growing energy demand and a lower carbon future, with the population heading for 10 billion by 2070. Duncan tells us how Shell is investing in electricity retail, decentralized power, new fuels and electric mobility. He addresses the urgency issue raised by the IPCC report and highlights the unparalleled transformation needed to meet it. Duncan shares Shell’s ‘Sky’ scenario work, showing that a target of well below 2°C is possible and is therefore imperative that we try to achieve it. He shares examples of the scale of the challenge ahead and points to how Shell will manage the transformation with industry partnerships. Finally, Duncan tells us how he sees for the sector, both a mixture of daunting responsibility and business opportunities in the future.

*This episode was recorded live at the Singapore International Energy Week 2018.

New energies and unparalleled transformation

In a landscape defined by disruptors, what is the role of an energy company with a heritage in traditional energies? Wouter van Wersch, Vice President of General Electric (GE), looks at how they fit into the changing energy world, and considers the specific needs of Southeast Asia.

In this insightful episode, we discuss the progress of the energy transition in the ASEAN region and GE’s role in developing the infrastructure needed to meet the region’s huge demand for electricity. With its mix of markets from the mature to those where millions have no electricity, Wouter outlines the pressing need for improved infrastructure in Asia, where investment is needed not only in generation but also transmission and new technology. He describes how smart data can reduce the environmental impact of traditional energy sources deployed alongside renewables. Finally, he highlights how governments in the region can support variable grids and other elements of the energy transition through the introduction of incentives and new regulatory frameworks.

*This episode was recorded live at the Singapore International Energy Week 2018.

Disruptive innovation & the traditional energy company

Welcome to Face the Facts – the new current affairs podcast from DNV GL Talks Energy, where the world’s leading energy experts share their insights on the most important global news stories about the energy transition.

Clean energy vs cyber crime

Is the fear of a major cyber-attack holding energy companies back from connecting to more smart technologies? And what does this mean for the growing risk of climate emergency?

Mathias Steck, DNV GL’s Executive Vice President and Regional Manager for the Digital Hub Asia, analyses the link between climate emergency and cyber security for energy companies, and what business and society needs to do to future-proof against the impact of both.

In the first episode of this new series, Face the Facts, Mathias shares his opinion and insight on the week’s most significant global news stories. The UN is calling on governments to stop building new coal plants by the end of 2020. And 75% of energy companies are avoiding greater connectivity to smart technologies – because of fears around cyber security.

Now that climate change has officially been upgraded to climate emergency, it’s time to face the facts.

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FACE THE FACTS: Clean energy vs cyber crime

Welcome to Face the Facts – the new current affairs podcast from DNV GL Talks Energy, where the world’s leading energy experts share their insights on the most important global news stories about the energy transition.

Energy: The new space race

In the 1950s, America and Russia went head-to-head to dominate space travel. Today its China and the US who are setting out to control the emerging global market around energy storage. It’s a fascinating competition – with huge rewards for whoever wins.

Jason Goodhand, Global Business Lead for Energy Storage at DNV GL, assesses the two main players in this Energy Race, and looks ahead to who may win. Will it be China? The US? Or the millions of energy consumers around the world?

In the latest episode of this new series, Face the Facts, Jason shares his opinion and insight on the most recent major global news stories about the energy transition.

In the US, a large Southeastern Utility has unveiled plans for five gigawatts of energy storage over the next 20 years. Meanwhile over in China, the World Bank has just approved a loan for 750 million US dollars, to pay for a new energy storage accelerator programme. Now the Energy Race is on, it’s time to face the facts.

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FACE THE FACTS: Energy - The new space race

Welcome to Face the Facts – the new current affairs podcast from DNV GL Talks Energy, where the world’s leading energy experts share their insights on the most important global news stories about the energy transition.

The Road to Resilience

Michael Liebreich, Chairman and CEO of Liebreich Associates, and Founder of Bloomberg New Energy Finance, explores why businesses, investors, communities and individuals need to “act now” to prevent global warming from reaching dangerous levels and to create resilient industries, infrastructure and cities.

In the run up to Storm Barry, there was huge disruption around the Gulf of Mexico, with people facing heavy rains and winds, damage to property and loss of power. Oil production in the region was cut by a third, causing prices to rise by 4.5%. This is just one example of how natural disasters are impacting our world today.

What do businesses, societies and governments need to do to become more resilient against the climate change emergency?

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FACE THE FACTS: The Road to Resilience

Welcome to Face the Facts – the new current affairs podcast from DNV GL Talks Energy, where the world’s leading energy experts share their insights on the most important global news stories about the energy transition.

Energizing the Diversity Debate

Katy Briggs, Global Service Area Leader for Renewable Advisory Services at DNV GL, energizes the diversity debate by discussing her own experiences working in the industry – casting an expert eye over the opportunities for women working in, or trying to get into, the renewable energy sector.  

In Africa and Asia, new census data shows that rural electrification using distributed renewable energy is going to create a significant number of new jobs by 2023. However, women are filling just one-fourth of these jobs, while in the US, women make up only 13% of the non-fossil power sector workforce.

What does the sector need to do to ensure it benefits from untapped female potential and to achieve true gender diversity?

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FACE THE FACTS: Energizing The Diversity Debate

Welcome to Face the Facts – the new current affairs podcast from DNV GL Talks Energy, where the world’s leading energy experts share their insights on the most important global news stories about the energy transition.

Energy Finance – The future is digital

In 2018, global investment in energy totalled US $1.8 trillion, with investment in renewable energy exceeding US $332 billion. 

Carlos Albero, Global Finance Segment Leader at DNV GL – Energy, explores how embracing digitalization and embedding it in decision-making can enable businesses to become more profitable.

While recent news has shown countries around the world setting ambitious new targets to help combat climate change, renewable energy investors and developers are increasingly turning to new forms of financing and digital technology to build effective investment strategies. 

But how is digitalization really transforming the energy finance sector? 

To find our more or read the transcription, please visit: https://www.dnvgl.com/energy/publications/podcast/energy-finance-the-future-is-digital.html

FACE THE FACTS: Energy Finance – The future is digital

Floating offshore wind is an emerging technology with an exciting future – providing access to abundant wind power over deeper waters than bottom-fixed turbines. But how can countries harness the potential of this technology to reduce their carbon emissions and meet ambitious climate goals?

In episode one of this special edition documentary podcast, we examine the vast potential that floating wind technology has as part of the global energy transition and explore the cross-industry collaboration that is enabling rapid progress to be made. We also address the challenges of implementation and some of the barriers that must be overcome if the potential of this technology is to be maximized. 

Join us as we talk to industry leaders at the very forefront of design, manufacturing, and implementation, including representatives from Equinor, Siemens Gamesa and Eolfi (a Shell company). From discussing the early headway that is being made in Europe, we also go on to speak to representatives from the Japanese Wind Power Association (JWPA) and South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Company (DMSE) to learn about major plans for the technology’s important role in South East Asia.

To gain a holistic view of development and global implementation, DNV GL’s Group President and CEO Remi Eriksen, and Vice President of Technology & Innovation Lucy Craig, give us their input on how this exciting and emerging sector is giving access to new markets around the world and positioning itself as a major contender in the future energy mix. 

In episode two of this documentary, published on Thursday 25 February, we take a closer look at the specific roles of technology and policy in driving development forwards. Tune in next week. To find out more or read the transcription, please visit www.dnvgl.com/talksenergy

The unstoppable rise of floating offshore wind – A documentary (Episode One)

Welcome to the DNV Talks Energy podcast series. Electrification, rise of renewables and new technologies - supported by more data and IT systems, are transforming the power system. Join us each week as we discuss these changes with guests from around the industry.

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