NTNU Energy Transition Podcast
97 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -The NTNU Energy Transition Podcast is a knowledge hub that aims to empower individuals and organizations in Norway, Europe and beyond to tackle climate change and move our global society towards carbon neutrality.
New episodes every second Thursday.
The podcast is hosted by the NTNU Energy Transition Initiative which was established to deliver world-leading research on energy transition strategies to achieve the Paris ambitions. You can find us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and on our webpage. Please reach out by mail to "[email protected]".
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EU Energy Policy - Overview over three key EU Energy Directives (with Massimo Busuoli, Director of the NTNU Brussels Office)
June 12, 2024 14:20 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBEU Energy Policy - Overview over three key EU Energy Directives (with Massimo Busuoli, Director of the NTNU Brussels Office) In this episode of the NTNU Energy Transition Podcast, we delve into the intricacies of EU energy policy, just in time for the upcoming European elections. Joined by Massimo Busuoli, the head of the NTNU Brussels office, the discussion provides an overview of three major directives that have recently been renewed: the Renewable Energy Directive, the Energy Efficiency ...
#70 EU Energy Policy - Overview over three key EU Energy Directives (with Massimo Busuoli, Director of the NTNU Brussels Office)
June 12, 2024 14:20 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBEU Energy Policy - Overview over three key EU Energy Directives (with Massimo Busuoli, Director of the NTNU Brussels Office) In this episode of the NTNU Energy Transition Podcast, we delve into the intricacies of EU energy policy, just in time for the upcoming European elections. Joined by Massimo Busuoli, the head of the NTNU Brussels office, the discussion provides an overview of three major directives that have recently been renewed: the Renewable Energy Directive, the Energy Efficiency ...
#69 Scaling CCS - Non-technical challenges and solutions for Carbon Capture in Norway and beyond (with Markus Steen - SINTEF Technology Management)
May 16, 2024 07:52 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBIn this episode, we'll explore the non-technical challenges and solutions for scaling CCS in Norway and beyond with Senior Research Scientist Markus Steen from SINTEF. We'll discuss the importance of CCS in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the role of the state in supporting this technology, and the various economic and organizational hurdles that need to be overcome. Steen, who coordinates the CaptureX project funded by the Norwegian Research Council's CLIMIT program, provides a detailed...
#68 Hydrogen Today: Status Quo, Barriers, and Overcoming Challenges (with Rob Stevens, Topsoe)
May 02, 2024 06:54 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBToday we delve into the dynamic world of hydrogen energy. Hosted live at the HySchool Days 2024, the episode features Rob Stephens from Topsoe, a technology provider specializing in catalysis and process technology. The discussion spans the current status of hydrogen, the various barriers impeding its broader adoption, and potential strategies to overcome these challenges. As an expert in green fuels and a proponent of the energy transition, Rob provides invaluable insights into the role of...
#67 Accelerating Direct Air Capture - Switching into Gigaton Gear
April 18, 2024 04:42 - 1 hour - 123 MBWant to learn more? Check out Julius' upcoming webinar: Gigaton Gear - Most pressing challenges to global DAC deployment In this episode, we flip the table. Heidi Fossland, the new administrative director for NTNU Energy Transition, interviews our regular host, Julius Wesche about the multifaceted challenges and advancements in direct air capture (DAC) technology. Julius discusses his comprehensive study based on 34 interviews with experts, shedding light on the seven key functions essent...
#66 Investing into Climate and Energy Solutions (with Linn Hege Aune, Investinor, and Jean-Baptiste Curien, Nysnø)
April 04, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBToday we dive deep into the heart of climate and energy investment, focusing on the evolving landscape in Norway and its broader implications globally. Our guests, Linn Hege and Jean-Baptiste, bring a wealth of experience from the investment sector, sharing their perspectives on the importance of sustainability, digitalization, and the crucial role of diversity and inclusion in driving innovation within the climate tech and energy sectors. We explore the challenges and opportunities present...
#65 Morrow, and the Future of Norway's Battery Industry
March 20, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBIn this episode of the NTNU Energy Transition podcast, we delve into the world of Norway's battery industry, focusing on the innovative strides being made by Morrow Batteries. Our guest, the CTO of Morrow Batteries, Dr. Rahul Fotedar shares his journey from petroleum engineering to becoming a pioneer in the battery sector. He details his educational background, starting with petrochemical engineering in India, moving on to chemical engineering in Germany, and eventually leading to his influ...
#65 MORROW, and the Future of Norway's Battery Industry
March 20, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBIn this episode of the NTNU Energy Transition podcast, we dive into the world of Norway's battery industry, focusing on the innovative strides being made by Morrow Batteries. Our guest, the CTO of Morrow Batteries. Dr. Rahul Fotedar shares his journey from petroleum engineering to becoming a pioneer in the battery sector. He details his educational background, starting with petrochemical engineering in India, moving on to chemical engineering in Germany, and eventually leading to his influen...
#64 Decarbonizing Shipping and Maritime Transport (with David Emberson, NTNU)
March 07, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBJoin our Young Energy Professionals Event on Monday (16:00 - 18:00) at Gruva, NTNU-Gløshaugen). Sign up under the following Link: https://www.ntnu.edu/web/energytransition/green-energy-shifters-2024 In this episode, we explore the decarbonization of the shipping sector with David Emberson, an associate professor at NTNU's Department of Marine Technology. David discusses his transition from PhD research in London to pioneering sustainable marine fuel research in Norway, highlighting the ship...
#63 Unlocking the Potential of Floating Wind Farms (with Synne Nybø, SINTEF Ocean)
February 22, 2024 05:06 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MBIn this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of floating wind technology with guest Synne Nybø from SINTEF Ocean. She shares her journey from obtaining a master's degree in marine technology from NTNU in 2017 to her transition from consultancy to PhD researcher. Synne discusses the technical and environmental aspects of offshore wind energy, highlighting the advantages of floating wind turbines, such as their ability to harness stronger offshore winds and their minimal impact on seab...
Short update: Winter break and upcoming events
January 18, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBHello, dear listeners! This is just a short update to let you all know that our podcast will be taking a brief winter hiatus. I am diving into some other research projects and will need a few weeks to focus. But fear not, I'll be back in just a few weeks! In the meantime, consider joining the Green Energy Shifters network meeting on March 11th. This event is part of the NTNU Energy Transition Week - a week filled with conferences and workshops dedicated to the energy transition. The main ev...
#62 Sparking Innovation: Israel's Journey in the Energy Transition (with Eshel Lipman, Ignite the Spark)
December 21, 2023 07:45 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBDuring the Oslo Innovation Week at the end of September, I interviewed Israeli entrepreneur and investor, Eshel Lipman, founder of Ignite the Spark - a community that promotes EnergyTech in Israel. In this episode, Lipman shares insights into his journey from engineering in Australia to founding an energy tech startup, and the intricacies of Israel's energy landscape. We talk about the shift from coal to natural gas and the country's renewable energy goals. Despite abundant sunshine, Israel...
#61 Harvesting Sunlight: Exploring Agro Photovoltaics (with Marta Victoria, Aarhus University)
December 07, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBIn today's episode, we discuss the emerging field of agrophotovoltaics (agri-PV) with Marta Victoria, an associate professor specializing in solar photovoltaics and energy systems modeling at the University of Aarhus in Denmark. We learn about the basic concept of agro-PV, combining agriculture and solar panels on farmland, and discuss its benefits, geographical viability, challenges, and the use of different crops. Marta explains various installation methods—horizontal and vertical setups...
#60 Solar PV: Technologies, Materials, and Testing (with Ewan Dunlop, Joint Research Centre)
November 23, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBEwan Dunlop leads the European Solar Test installation at the Joint Research Centre (JRC). As we will cover in the episode, JRC's work is significant in the standardization and calibration of solar PV technologies, which ensures accurate measurements, reliability, and trustworthy information for consumers. In this episode, Dunlops explains the history of solar PV testing, emphasizing its evolution from early applications in the 70s to current silicon-based module dominance. He highlights th...
#59 Just Transitions - Why and How (with Dr. Kristen Jenkins, University of Edinburgh)
November 09, 2023 10:27 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBIn this podcast episode, we explore the concept of just transitions in the context of energy transition. The episode features a conversation with Dr. Kirsten Jenkins, a senior lecturer in Energy, Environment, and Society at Edinburgh University, discussing the challenges and complexities of achieving a fair and equitable energy transition. We delve into four key principles or tenets: distributional justice, recognition of affected communities and individuals, responsibility for addressing i...
#59 Just Transitions - Why and How (with Dr. Kirsten Jenkins, University of Edinburgh)
November 09, 2023 10:27 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBIn this podcast episode, we explore the concept of just transitions in the context of energy transition. The episode features a conversation with Dr. Kirsten Jenkins, a senior lecturer in Energy, Environment, and Society at Edinburgh University, discussing the challenges and complexities of achieving a fair and equitable energy transition. We delve into four key principles or tenets: distributional justice, recognition of affected communities and individuals, responsibility for addressing i...
#58 What does Electrifying the Melkøya LNG plant tell us about Norwegian CCS? (with Eivind Berstad, Bellona)
October 26, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBIn today’s episode: The complex decision-making process behind the energy infrastructure at Norway's Melkøya LNG plant. The plant, located in the Snøhvit field in the northernmost region of Norway, lacks a pipeline to transport gas to Europe. Therefore, the gas must be liquefied, a highly energy-intensive process. There have been plans to decarbonize the liquefaction process through carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. However, recently the government has shifted towards electrificat...
#57 8 TWh - How to Ramp up Solar in Norway (with Carl Christian Strømberg, Solcellespesialisten)
October 12, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBThis week's guest is Carl Christian Strømberg, CEO and founder of Solcellespesialisten, Norway's largest solar PV installer. Strømberg shares his journey from graduating with an electronics degree from NTNU in 2005 to becoming the CEO of a leading solar company in Norway. He talks openly about the challenges of starting a solar business in a market where solar installations were virtually nonexistent, and his plans for the future. Over the years, Solcellespesialisten has snowballed, doubl...
#57 Solar in Norway, and how to ramp it up to 8 TWh by 2030 (with Carl Christian Strømberg, CEO of Solcellespesialisten)
October 12, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBCarl Christian Strømberg, is founder and CEO of Solcellespesialisten, Norway's largest solar PV installer. Carl shares his journey from graduating with an electronics degree from NTNU in 2005 to becoming the CEO of a leading solar company in Norway. He talks openly about the challenges of starting a solar business in a market where solar installations were virtually nonexistent, and his plans for the future. Over the years, Solcellespesialisten has snowballed, doubling its workforce and exp...
#56 Managing Norway's Impending Power Deficit (with Nils Røkke, SINTEF)
September 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBIn this episode, I interview the Executive Vice President for Sustainability at SINTEF, Nils Røkke, in front of a live audience during NTNU's Hyfer festival. The conversation, initially meant to focus on Norway's looming power deficit, also encompasses other aspects of Norway's energy transition and the challenges it faces Røkke explains that Norway is one of the most electrified countries globally, but that it still relies on fossil fuels in some sectors. He touches on the trade-offs invol...
#55 Melkøya, Gas Demand from Germany, and Norwegian E-Car sales
September 15, 2023 09:36 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this episode, we cover three recent news related to energy transition. First, I discuss the electrification of Melkøya, an energy island off the coast of Hammerfest in Norway. Next, about Germany's decision to phase out fossil heating systems, which contribute significantly to the nation's CO2 emissions, and will likely reduce the demand for gas from Norway. And finally, an update on electric vehicle registrations in Norway, where more than 83% of new passenger cars registered in August 2...
#54 Hydrogen Safety - Rather Safe than Sorry (with Prof. Nicola Paltrinieri, NTNU Hydrogen)
August 31, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBNicola Paltrinieri is a Professor of Risk Assessment at the NTNU Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, and leads the NTNU Team Hydrogen. He joins us to discuss the complexities of hydrogen safety and its role in the energy transition. The conversation starts off by bringing up an earlier podcast episode. In episode 44, Professor Robert Warren Howarth, co-author of the controversial paper "How Green is Blue Hydrogen?" was a guest. Professor Paltrinieri was part of a comment te...
#Bonus: Working for Equinor? Perspectives for Young Graduates (with Jacopo Iorino, Equinor)
August 17, 2023 06:50 - 47 minutes - 66.1 MBIn this summer bonus episode, Herman Hegli Sagør from YoungEnergy discusses various aspects of the energy transition with Jacopo Iorino from Equinor. They delve into Equinor's commitment to net-zero goals, renewable energy, and career opportunities for graduates interested in working in the renewable industry. Iorino, a leader in Equinor's communications department, shares his experiences as a graduate within the company, where rotations among different departments are common. The conversat...
#Bonus: Nuclear Energy and its Potential in Norway (with Prof. Erik Wahlström)
August 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBDue to the holiday break, we've asked youth from Young Energy and Young Climate to create two bonus episodes for us. Having the freedom to choose both guests and topics themselves, their first episode delves into a somewhat controversial topic: Nuclear energy, and its potential in Norway. Today's host, Daniel Øystrøm, starts by discussing the historical context of nuclear energy in Norway. The episode features two other students from UngEnergi and UngKlima, and Professor Erik Wahlström, the...
#53 How to accelerate Norwegian Climate and Impact Startups (with Jørn Haanæs, Katapult)
July 20, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBJørn Haanæs is the investment director at Katapult, a climate venture capital fund. We discuss the challenges and rewards of being involved in startups, emphasizing the need for passion, excellence, resilience, and the importance of pursuing meaningful problems and maintaining motivation in the face of challenges. Haanæs explains the role of venture capital firms in providing risk capital to startups and highlights the importance of finding outliers that can generate significant returns. We...
#52 The Future of Battery Production in Europe and Norway (with Hege Marie Norheim, FREYR)
July 06, 2023 08:08 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBIn this episode of the NTNU Energy Transition Podcast, we invite Hege Marie Norheim to discuss the future of battery production in Europe. Hege, who is an executive vice president at FREYR, shares her journey from working in the Prime Minister's office in Norway to her current role in the battery industry. She helps us understand how batteries play a crucial role in the energy transition, by decarbonizing the transportation sector and scaling renewable energy sources like solar and wind. No...
#51 CCS in Norway - a failed moon landing, or a marathon run? (with Emil Yde Aasen, Aker Carbon Capture)
June 22, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBEmil Yde Aasen, a Market Strategy & Insight Manager at Aker Carbon Capture, shares his insights on the challenges and developments in the CCS market. Together, we discuss the importance of CCS in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and enabling decarbonization in hard-to-abate industries. Emil also highlights the two operational CCS projects in Norway and the ongoing efforts to capture and store CO2 emissions from industrial processes. The episode provides an overview of CCS, its sig...
#50 Steering Capital towards Low-Carbon tech (with Anne Margrethe M. Platou, DNB Markets)
June 08, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 66 MBAnne Margrethe M. Platou, an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) analyst at DNB, one of the largest banks in the Nordic region, joins our 50th episode to talk about steering capital flows toward low-carbon projects. She explains the importance of finance and capital flows in driving the energy transition and highlights the role of banks in channeling capital toward new solutions that shape the future. We look at three key components: commercial banking, asset management, and investme...
#49 How to Scale Low-Carbon Technologies (with Dr. Julius Wesche)
May 25, 2023 07:13 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBIn this episode, we explore the topic of scaling low-carbon technologies. Without a guest this time, I will delve into my own field of study: Sustainability transition theory, innovation theory, and innovation systems theory, to shed light on what it takes to effectively scale low-carbon technology and accelerate the energy transition. I will share my own research and insights, aiming to provide valuable information for those involved in scaling low-carbon technology and driving the energy t...
#49 How to Scale Low-Carbon Technologies - Insights from Innovation Systems Theory (with Dr. Julius Wesche)
May 25, 2023 07:13 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBIn this episode, we explore the topic of scaling low-carbon technologies. Without a guest this time, I will delve into my own field of study: Sustainability transition theory, innovation theory, and innovation systems theory, to shed light on what it takes to effectively scale low-carbon technology and accelerate the energy transition. I will share my own research and insights, aiming to provide valuable information for those involved in scaling low-carbon technology and driving the energy t...
#48 The Future of the Scandinavian Power Grid (with Prof. Lina Bertling Tjernberg)
May 11, 2023 06:55 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBLina Bertling Tjernberg is a Professor in Power Grid Technology at KTH – The Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden. In this episode, she helps us understand how the power grid work. We start by discussing the importance of reliability in power grids and how it relates to asset management. Then we delve into the structure of the Swedish power system and the challenges it faces due to the country's geography and the distribution of population centers. We also touch on the current de...
#47 BECCS - Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (with Fabian Levihn, Stockholm Exergi)
April 27, 2023 08:08 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBIn this episode of the NTNU Energy Transition Podcast, we discuss "BECCS", or Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage. We explore the use of biomass for heating and capturing CO2 to be stored underground, and how it fits into pathways for reaching net zero emissions. I am joined by Fabian Levihn, the head of R&D at Stockholm Exergi and a member of the carbon removals expert group for the European Commission. Levihn explains how BECCS technology works and its potential as a negative emissio...
#46 The Role of the University in Fighting Climate Change
April 13, 2023 07:19 - 33 minutes - 46.8 MBIn this episode, we explore the intersection of science and activism in the fight against climate change. We delve into the growing movement of scientist activists, who are using their expertise and research to advocate for climate action through unconventional means, like civil disobedience. Our guest is Angeline Bruls, a PhD candidate at NTNU's Department of Biology. Bruls is part of the group Scientist Rebellion, who have an active group here in Trondheim. Together, we discuss the role o...
#46 The Role of the University in Fighting Climate Change (with Angeline Bruls, Scientist Rebellion)
April 13, 2023 07:19 - 33 minutes - 46.8 MBIn this episode, we explore the intersection of science and activism in the fight against climate change. We delve into the growing movement of scientist activists, who are using their expertise and research to advocate for climate action through unconventional means, like civil disobedience. Our guest is Angeline Bruls, a PhD candidate at NTNU's Department of Biology. Bruls is part of the group Scientist Rebellion, who have an active group here in Trondheim. Together, we discuss the role o...
#45 The Future of Petroleum Exploration and Renewables in Norway (with State Secretary Andreas Bjelland Eriksen)
March 30, 2023 04:04 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBHow do the plans for further oil exploration of the Norwegian government fit with recent reports of the IPCC that we are on a path well above the Paris goals of 2° centigrade? Why is drilling in the Arctic pushed by the Norwegian government, despite not only environmental concerns but also substantially higher predicted extraction costs? And why are strongly needed renewables so highly taxed in Norway? These questions and more asked Julius to Andreas Bjelland Eriksen who is the state secreta...
#44 How Green is Blue Hydrogen? (with Prof. Robert W. Howarth, Cornell University)
March 16, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBRobert Warren Howarth is a professor and earth system scientist at Cornell University (USA), and is also member of the Climate Action Council appointed by the State of New York. In 2021, Howarth and Stanford Professor Mark Z. Jacobson, stirred up controversy with their paper, "How Green is Blue Hydrogen?" Their study found that the production of blue hydrogen results in significant greenhouse gas emissions, both carbon dioxide and unburned fugitive methane, which is a major contributor to c...
#43 Transforming Norway - How solve the Norwegian Energy transition dilemmas (with Lars-Henrik Michelsen, Norwegian Climate Foundation)
March 02, 2023 07:42 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBLars-Henrik Paarup Michelsen is the Director of The Norwegian Climate Foundation - a think tank that specializes in climate issues, publishes energy-related news online, and organizes events on climate issues. In this podcast episode, we discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Norway's energy industry. We explore the dilemma of moving away from a profitable oil and gas business model while still meeting short-term demand from Europe. The conversation raises questions about Norway's ...
#43 Transforming Norway - How solve the Norwegian Energy transition dilemmas (with Lars-Henrik Michelsen, Director - Norwegian Climate Foundation)
March 02, 2023 07:42 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBLars-Henrik Paarup Michelsen is the Director of The Norwegian Climate Foundation - a think tank that specializes in climate issues, publishes energy-related news online, and organizes events on climate issues. In this podcast episode, we discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Norway's energy industry. We explore the dilemma of moving away from a profitable oil and gas business model while still meeting short-term demand from Europe. The conversation raises questions about Norway's ...
#42 German Norwegian Hydrogen and CO2 cooperation (with Odd Even Jakobsen, Gassco)
February 16, 2023 15:53 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBAre you a young professional and want to accelerate the energy transition in Norway. If yes, then join us on March 20th for the first face-to-face meeting of the Green Energy shifters network (www.greenenergyshifters.no). Germany has two critical needs: first, to decarbonize its heavy industry at scale using hydrogen, and second, to access storage for its CO2. Fortunately, Norway can provide both. As a result, Germany and Norway are currently in discussions to determine the optimal pipeline...
#41 Buying Carbon Removal, Explained (with Mitchel Selby from Shopify)
February 02, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBMitchel Selby works on Shopify's Sustainability Fund, which supports the most promising solutions to fighting climate change. Right now, they're focused on kickstarting carbon removal and decarbonizing shipping. Despite increasing awareness and calls for action, many companies are still wary of making investments in carbon removal. But fear not, Mitchel Selby and Shopify have put together a comprehensive guide to make the process a lot less daunting. In "Buying Carbon Removal, Explained" th...
#40 Capital and financing for Direct Air Capture (with Andrew Shebbeare, Counteract)
January 19, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBScaling Direct Air Capture technologies will need substantial capital. Hence, in this episode we will discuss where financing and capital comes from for Direct Air Capture, what the barriers are and what needs to be done to funnel more resources into Direct Air Capture startups. This podcast episode is the third in a series about Direct Air Capture (DAC), a technology that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Our guest this time is Andrew Shebbeare, a managing partner at Counteract,...
#40 Capital and financing for Direct Air Capture (with Andrew Shebbeare, Managing Partner at Counteract)
January 19, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBScaling Direct Air Capture technologies will need substantial capital. Hence, in this episode we will discuss where financing and capital comes from for Direct Air Capture, what the barriers are and what needs to be done to funnel more resources into Direct Air Capture startups. This podcast episode is the third in a series about Direct Air Capture (DAC), a technology that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Our guest this time is Andrew Shebbeare, a managing partner at Counteract, ...
#39 Policy measures to support Direct Air Capture (with Sasha Mackler from the Bipartisan Policy Centre in Washington D.C.)
January 05, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBSasha Mackler is the director of the Energy Program at the Bipartisan Policy Center - a Washington, DC-based think tank. He has spent over 20 years in this field, including 10 years in the private sector working on carbon capture and biomass fuel supply. Mackler has managed a number of energy policy projects on topics such as tax incentives, federal RD&D, finance, workforce transition, carbon capture and storage, low carbon fuels, cap and trade, climate impacts and adaptation, and geoenginee...
#38 Direct Air Capture - A silver bullet to reverse climate change? (with Prof. Christopher Jones, Georgia Tech)
December 22, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBChristopher Jones is a Professor at Georgia University of Technology and has been working on direct air capture (DAC) technology since 2008. Direct air capture is a process that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in order to reduce the negative impacts of climate change. In this podcast episode, Jones discusses the importance of this technology in reversing the paradigm of emitting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere for the past 100 years and how it can be used as a waste management...
#38 Direct Air Capture - A silver bullet to reverse climate change? (With Prof. Christopher Jones, Georgia Tech)
December 22, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBChristopher Jones is a Professor at Georgia University of Technology and has been working on direct air capture (DAC) technology since 2008. Direct air capture is a process that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in order to reduce the negative impacts of climate change. In this podcast episode, Jones discusses the importance of this technology in reversing the paradigm of emitting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere for the past 100 years and how it can be used as a waste management...
#37 The Future of Electric Batteries (with Prof. Ann Mari Svensson, NTNU)
December 08, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBAnn Mari Svensson is a Professor at NTNU's Materials Science and Engineering department. She specializes in electrochemical processes for energy storage and electrolysis, which is important for developing new battery technologies. ntnu.edu/employees/annmari.svensson The future is electric, and batteries will play a big role in it. Renewables, like wind and solar, don't consistently deliver energy when we need it the most. Batteries can alleviate this, by providing storage and lending flexib...
#36 Energy Transition in Switzerland (with Florian Egli & Léonore Hälg)
November 24, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBWhat are the first thoughts you have when you think about Switzerland? Mountains, Skiing, Nature, Toblerone? For sure! But what you may not have known is that the pace of the energy transition in Switzerland has not been amazingly fast in the last years. However, now, with the energy crises and spiking prices for fossil fuel things seem to be moving at a different pace. In this episode you will learn how the energy sector in Switzerland is structured, what the challenges are that the system ...
#35 COP27: What it takes to make it a success (with Prof. Christina Voigt)
November 10, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBIn this episode, I talk to Prof. Christina Voigt. Christina is a Professor at the University of Oslo and has been a member of the climate negotiation delegation of Norway for years. The last time we talked was right after COP26, in episode 3 of this podcast. The climate negotiation process occurring through the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the primary forum for international cooperation on stabilizing atmospheric greenhouse gas emissions. The goal is to ...
#34 The Future of Oil and Gas in Norway (with Frida Eklöf Monstad, Equinor)
October 27, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBThis week we ask Equinor - Norway's state-owned multinational energy company - straight up: Why are you still investing in oil and gas? As society transitions away from fossil fuels, a huge oil and natural gas exporter like Norway will face huge changes. To understand how Equinor is positioning itself for this, we talked to Frida Eklöf Monstad, who works with business development for low-carbon solutions. — The NTNU Energy Transition Podcast aims to function as a knowledge hub that empowe...
#33 Will the energy crisis derail the EU climate commitments? (with Taube van Melkebeke)
October 13, 2022 07:12 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBHigh energy prices and a reduced supply of natural gas are pressuring the European economy. What possible impacts will this have on Europe's climate ambitions? Already we have seen a shift back to coal, and with the current war in Ukraine as a backdrop, it is little wonder that many raise concern. To help us ponder this question, we've brought along Taube van Melkebeke for this week's episode. She is a Policy Advisor on EU Politics and Climate Governance at E3G - an independent think tank w...