Power Shift: The Renewable Energy Revolution
Presented by Lukwesa Burak
Presented by Lukwesa Burak
The UK Government plans to cease the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles, but for this to work, there needs to be the correct infrastructure in place across the country. InstaVolt are helping the UK to meet this target by placing reliable and sustainable public EV charging stations across the nation to ensure charging is made simple and manageable for everyone.
Protecting our planet is crucial due to the growing threat of climate change. Recognising the urgent need to decarbonise, Artemis Technologies is transforming the maritime industry with innovative technology to help future-proof our oceans and waterways.
As we transition from fossil fuels, UK electricity demand is expected to rise by an estimated 50% by 2035*. Infinis and Ethical Power are partnering to convert untapped brownfield land into solar energy projects, helping to accelerate the UK’s journey to net zero. (*Source: House of Commons Library)
Renewable energy production is vital to our achieving our net-zero goals, but what happens when the sun doesn't shine, or the wind doesn't blow? Hydrostor has the answer. Their unique and patented long-duration storage technology allows operators to draw on clean energy, that can cut carbon pollution at scale.
The transition from petrol and diesel powered vehicles to electric vehicles is changing the way energy is used and distributed. InstaVolt is helping shape the electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the UK.
Protection of intellectual property, particularly through patents, is key to enabling breakthrough technologies to reach market and scale, whilst rewarding the originators. Law firm J A Kemp, and Aerosolar, whose technology was developed at Queen Mary University of London, discuss bringing renewable energy ideas to fruition.
Corporate PPAs are a catalyst for the green energy transition, yet only 10% of UK businesses have financial and legal capacity to purchase them. Shoosmiths law firm is committed to increasing accessibility. It is working with clients to find innovative ways to democratise the procurement of renewable energy, for a cleaner UK economy.
Innovative solutions to mitigating the impact of climate change are crucial to protecting our environment. SolaX Power is dedicated to developing products that support the transition to renewable energy, cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting sustainability.
Achieving the energy transition to help reverse climate change is a huge challenge. Standard Gas Technologies’ SG100 non-burn advanced thermal treatment technology, addresses this by processing vast amounts of unrecyclable, CO2 producing waste into low or no-carbon energy and carbon-removing biochar.
To decarbonise, the future market will need to incorporate green energy on a huge scale. The challenge is how we manage this. Storelectric considers storage the missing link. Its plans to develop Geological Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES), strive to offer a game-changing factor in enabling the energy revolution.
Decarbonising the UK grid is a challenge, but hydropower offers flexibility and storage, even when the sun is not shining and the wind is not blowing. The British Hydropower Association is the leading trade membership association solely representing the interests of the UK hydropower industry. Their CEO Kate Gilmartin, discusses the ways they are driving growth in the sector and working to provide infrastructure critical to achieving both net zero and energy security.
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Millions of kilometres of cables and pipes deliver electricity and gas to the 30 million plus homes and business in the UK and Ireland. The Energy Networks Association is the industry body representing the operators who manage and maintain this vast infrastructure network. Their Chief Executive Lawrence Slade discusses their work to continue delivering a safe, sustainable and reliable energy system in the future.
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The UK today can pride ourselves on achieving just over 40% renewable energy in our country's electricity balance. With over 500 members, the Renewable Energy Association is the UK’s largest clean energy trade association. Trevor Hutchings, their CEO, shares more about the further work and investment needed to ensure we meet our 2050 net zero emissions target.
Approved by the Renewable Energy Association.
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Lukwesa Burak is a news presenter and former weather presenter for BBC News in the UK. Previously, she worked for Al Jazeera English, Sky News and Africa Edition on eNCA, based in South Africa.
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Thanks to our headline partner
InstaVolt develops, installs, owns and operates rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the UK. Their team bring many years of experience from the electrical engineering and energy services industries. Backed by purpose-driven global investment organisation, EQT, the company is the largest fully public owner-operator of rapid DC charging stations in the UK.
