The Global Wind Energy Council forecasts that, with sustained policy support and investment, global wind capacity could reach 2,000 GW by 2030. This would be a significant contribution to net zero goals, so what does this sustained policy support look like? Where does the investment need to go, and where are we seeing innovation in the sector?   On The Clean Energy Revolution, Carolyn and Laura explore the policy, technological advancements, investment needs, and the pivotal role of...

This year will see a significant milestone: renewable sources are poised to constitute over a third of global electricity generation, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).  With the ambitious pledge set out at COP28 - to triple renewable capacity by 2030 - still high on the agenda of global energy policy, much focus is on the capability of electricity grids to deliver on increased demand. What infrastructural and regulatory frameworks need updating as we move toward 50%...

It's going to be a significant year for clean energy. In 2024, countries are expected to update or submit new nationally determined contributions - their commitments to reduce emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. The International Energy Agency has highlighted the need for significant increases in renewable energy deployment to meet these climate goals, projecting that renewable power capacity must double by 2030. This means an annual increase of around 300 GW over the next...

Welcome to a new season of The Clean Energy Revolution. Dr Carolyn Kissane and Laura Young explore the people, policy and projects that are having the biggest impact on tackling climate change. How can infrastructure around the world be upgraded to keep up with energy demand? What needs to happen to triple global renewable energy generation? Where and how will AI be best deployed? Laura Young, aka Less Waste Laura is an award-winning climate activist, environmental scientist and ethical...

The transition to cleaner, greener energy means that big changes are needed to the infrastructure that keeps it flowing to our homes and businesses. So how are these changes making a difference to the workforce of today - and of tomorrow? In this episode of The Clean Energy Revolution, Max finds out about: New York’s Community Offshore Wind project, which could create up to 10,000 new jobs in the Northeast US. The innovation needed to ‘upgrade’ the UK’s electricity grid, and how it will...

The infrastructure that helps bring more clean, renewable energy to our homes and businesses is an essential part of the journey to net zero. But wouldn't it be great if the work that's being done to make this happen was also bringing positive changes for people, places and our natural environment? In this episode of The Clean Energy Revolution, Max finds out about: A project that's helping preserve the habitats of local butterfly populations along the right of way for National Grid’s...

In this episode of The Clean Energy Revolution, Max La Manna discovers new ways that people and businesses can reduce their carbon emissions and the energy they use, and asks what this could mean for our homes and lifestyles – as well as for the planet.   In the studio, Max is joined by Tristram Stuart - a writer and expert on the environmental and social impacts of food – as well as self-titled ‘Food Waste Disruptor’ Martyn Odell, aka @lagomchef, for a chat about low-energy cooking and how...

In this episode of The Clean Energy Revolution, Max La Manna discovers the ways that non-profit organisations in the UK and US are using clean and renewable energy solutions to help in their fight against fuel poverty. From building solar-powered tiny homes for the unhoused, to using energy efficient measures to help those in need, Max speaks to some amazing people who are doing great work for their communities and for the planet. Find out how they’re tackling fuel poverty by helping others...

It’s a new year, and Max La Manna is taking a look at the ways clean energy is heading in 2023 and beyond. We’ll hear predictions from experts across the energy landscape on what they think the next year - and the coming decades - will hold. Those predictions will be dissected and discussed by three energy leaders: Emma Pinchbeck - CEO of Energy UK, Dr. Shini Somara – mechanical engineer and broadcaster, and Keith Stephens - Group Corporate Affairs Director at National Grid. They discuss...

A fossil-free energy future isn’t just essential to help us reach net zero carbon goals, it’s a vital opportunity for future economies too.  In The Clean Energy Revolution from National Grid, Max La Manna is on a mission to demystify our energy systems and help make sense of the science and engineering that underpins them. In this episode, Max talks with innovative minds from the Northeast and West Coast of the United States to explore some of the technology in development to move us away...

In the Clean Energy Revolution from National Grid, Max La Manna explores our energy systems as we move towards a net zero world. In this episode, Max takes a look at the different ways our energy supplies are being kept secure and resilient–both now and into the future. With all the challenges in the world today–extreme weather, climate change, cyber threats, global politics - this is anything but straightforward. So Max guides us through the projects and innovations helping to protect our...

In the Clean Energy Revolution from National Grid, Max La Manna is on a mission to demystify our energy systems and help make sense of the science and engineering that underpins our everyday lives. As we push forward towards a net zero world, countries face tough targets to decarbonise the way we fuel our lives and National Grid is there to help in the UK and Northeast United States. This time, Max explores how electricity is generated and how it makes its way to our homes. We take a...

This time on the Clean Energy Revolution from National Grid, Max La Manna is finding out how we can learn from science and nature to come up with solutions for a cleaner, greener future. We’ve come a long way from the days of windmills and watermills, with our oceans becoming vast sources of wind power, and development along our coastlines allowing us to process and transport renewable energy around nations. But how can we look at natural processes to better lock away carbon, and how...

This time on the Clean Energy Revolution from National Grid, Max La Manna is finding out how we can learn from science and nature to come up with solutions for a cleaner, greener future. We’ve come a long way from the days of windmills and watermills, with our oceans becoming vast sources of wind power, and development along our coastlines allowing us to process and transport renewable energy around nations. But how can we look at natural processes to better lock away carbon, and how...

In season 2 of The Clean Energy Revolution podcast from National Grid, Max La Manna takes a look at the role energy plays in tackling the negative effects of climate change, and discovers how our world will be powered in the next 30 years. This time Max is looking at transport; asking how travel is embracing clean, green and renewable energy. We all know that change is happening around us. So how do we get on-board? And how long will it be before planes, ships, cars and vans are all clean...

In Season 2 of The Clean Energy Revolution podcast, Max La Manna takes a look at the role energy plays in tackling the negative effects of climate change. As countries around the world aim to reach net zero emissions, Max discovers how the world will be powered in the next 30 years as we work towards a future that doesn't contribute to global warming. Along the way we’ll meet inspiring people who are embracing new technology to make their lives, homes and businesses cleaner and greener, as...

In the final episode of the series, Helen Skelton hears from people who are working to make the clean energy future fair and representative for everyone. She chats with National Grid's Fleur Callender who shares the view from the United States and Alice Cross from the UK’s Sustainability First. Alice outlines how they’ve been working with activists, artists, policymakers and communities to understand people’s concerns and needs for the energy revolution. Then it’s off to Sheffield City...

In The Clean Energy Revolution from National Grid, Helen Skelton talks to brilliant individuals for inspiring ideas on how we can make sure the energy we use is clean and green. A huge part of transitioning our energy system is making sure that we stop emitting carbon dioxide and harmful greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. But we also need to think about how we can remove it too. This time Helen’s chatting with experts from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) and finding out...

In this special episode of The Clean Energy Revolution from National Grid, we’re finding out how people like you and me are doing their bit to live more sustainably and help support our planet's resources. Helen Skelton explores how individuals are playing their part in one of the most incredible revolutions in human history. Energy connects and enables the way we live, work and play, and making it greener also means looking at all the day-to-day ways we can help. Looking for inspiration?...

In The Clean Energy Revolution from National Grid, Helen Skelton explores how we’re all part of one of the most incredible revolutions in human history. This time Helen’s looking at what clean, green and renewable energy looks like in the most important place of all: home! We all know we need to make some changes to reduce carbon emissions and fight global warming and climate change. So what’s the score for the next decade, twenty years and beyond? And what kind of decisions are you going...

In The Clean Energy Revolution from National Grid, Helen Skelton explores how we’re all part of one of the most incredible revolutions in human history. In this special episode Helen’s reviewing the commitments and pledges made by nations at COP26 earlier this month. The global climate change conference saw world leaders, organisations, businesses and citizens meet in Glasgow to discuss the next actions in reaching net zero carbon emissions. So what does this mean for deforestation,...

In The Clean Energy Revolution from National Grid, Helen Skelton explores how we’re all part of one of the most incredible revolutions in human history. The way we heat our homes, businesses and communities can hugely change our carbon footprint. In this episode, National Grid guests from the UK and US will explain how insulation, greener tech and carbon-neutral resources mean your home is set to get greener. Jess Ralston from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit and Rob Cheesewright...

In this episode of The Clean Energy Revolution from National Grid, Helen Skelton looks at the future of energy, and how we harness the huge potential of offshore energy. Offshore is just one of many important energy sources that will shape our future, and National Grid is working to explore various options to find the right mix. So what IS offshore? What’s its potential for getting to net zero? And what innovations are taking place right now to get us there?  Helen is joined in the studio...

This time on The Clean Energy Revolution from National Grid, Helen Skelton is looking at the future of energy - and in particular, hydrogen.  Of course, hydrogen is just one of the energy options for the future, albeit a very important one. National Grid is working to explore lots of options and it's all about finding is the right mix that will be safe, affordable and fair for everyone, whether in industry, businesses or homes.  But what’s all the fuss about with hydrogen? What’s it’s...