The UK will be in the spotlight later this year as Glasgow hosts COP26 negotiations. In this episode, we’re joined by Ambassador P. Michael McKinley as we look ahead to COP26 and the best that businesses can hope for. Will this mark a step change in the energy transition? Are we putting too much faith in politicians to lead on that transition? How much can businesses lead and, if so, how much will COP26 help them?

We all know the world of energy and natural resources is changing fast.

People are demanding action on the climate crisis. Businesses and politicians are throwing their weight behind the energy transition. And technology is reshaping the world as we know it.

But we must ensure the result doesn’t become too complex and too confusing.

That’s where The Climate Transition Podcast comes in.

In this series, the Energy & Natural Resources team at global law firm DLA Piper’s will speak to special guests to help you make sense of it all.  Joined by industry leaders, from organisations including Engie, EY, Ørsted and many more.

The Climate Transition Podcast is a no-holds-barred look at some of the most pressing questions of our time.  Find out more at dlapiper.com/enr

We all know the world of energy and natural resources is changing fast. People are demanding action on the climate crisis. Businesses and politicians are throwing their weight behind the energy transition. And technology is reshaping the world as we know it. But we must ensure the result doesn’t become too complex and too confusing. That’s where The Climate Transition Podcast comes in. In this series, the Energy & Natural Resources team at global law firm DLA Piper’s will speak to special guests to help you make sense of it all. Joined by industry leaders, from organisations including Engie, EY, Ørsted and many more. The Climate Transition Podcast is a no-holds-barred look at some of the most pressing questions of our time. Find out more at dlapiper.com/enr

We all know the world of energy and natural resources is changing fast.
 
People are demanding action on the climate crisis. Businesses and politicians are throwing their weight behind the energy transition. And technology is reshaping the world as we...

The Climate Transition Podcast

The UK will be in the spotlight later this year as Glasgow hosts COP26 negotiations. In this episode, we’re joined by Ambassador P. Michael McKinley as we look ahead to COP26 and the best that businesses can hope for. Will this mark a step change in...

What should we expect from COP26?

Aviation was one of the industries hit hardest by Covid-19, but the pandemic has done little damage to the industry’s long-term prospects: the International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicted in 2021 that air travel will be back at pre-pandemic levels by the middle of this decade. If the aviation industry is to make a meaningful contribution to the energy transition, it needs to innovate. In this episode, we talk to Jonathon Counsell, Group of Head of Sustainability at International Airlines Group, about the latest moves in the aviation industry towards ‘jet zero’. These include the development of more efficient and electric aircraft; the potential for hydrogen fuel cells and sustainable aviation fuels; and how this will be funded as the aviation sector gets back to full strength.

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We'd love to hear from listeners. Please get in touch with any thoughts or comments at enrsector@dlapiper.com. We'd also be grateful if you take a moment to rate and review the podcast wherever you found it, so it's easier for like-minded listeners to find us too.

Aviation was one of the industries hit hardest by Covid-19, but the pandemic has done little damage to the industry’s long-term prospects: the International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicted in 2021 that air travel will be back at pre-pandemic levels by the middle of this decade. If the aviation industry is to make a meaningful contribution to the energy transition, it needs to innovate. In this episode, we talk to Jonathon Counsell, Group of Head of Sustainability at International Airlines Group, about the latest moves in the aviation industry towards ‘jet zero’. These include the development of more efficient and electric aircraft; the potential for hydrogen fuel cells and sustainable aviation fuels; and how this will be funded as the aviation sector gets back to full strength. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Spotify or your usual podcast platform. We'd love to hear from listeners. Please get in touch with any thoughts or comments at <a href="mailto:enrsector@dlapiper.com">enrsector@dlapiper.com</a>. We'd also be grateful if you take a moment to rate and review the podcast wherever you found it, so it's easier for like-minded listeners to find us too.

Aviation was one of the industries hit hardest by Covid-19, but the pandemic has done little damage to the industry’s long-term prospects: the International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicted in 2021 that air travel will be back at...

How do we get to Jet Zero?

Energy storage is at an inflection point. The growth of renewables means that the need for grid operators to manage intermittency has never been higher. As a result, installed battery capacity needs to rise from 17GW at the end of 2020 to almost 600GW by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency. This is attracting renewables operators and investors to the energy storage sector. However, there are challenges for the expansion of storage. These include the impacts of inflation on the economics of battery and other storage projects; the need for renewables businesses to evolve their operating systems to smoothly add storage to their portfolios; and patchy support for the sector worldwide.

In this episode, we talk to Richard Braakenburg, Managing Director and Head of Equity Investments at SUSI Partners about the role of energy storage in the climate transition, the economics of the sector, and how firms such as SUSI can unleash the energy storage revolution that the energy system needs.

Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Spotify or your usual podcast platform.

We'd love to hear from listeners. Please get in touch with any thoughts or comments at enrsector@dlapiper.com. We'd also be grateful if you take a moment to rate and review the podcast wherever you found it, so it's easier for like-minded listeners to find us too.

Energy storage is at an inflection point. The growth of renewables means that the need for grid operators to manage intermittency has never been higher. As a result, installed battery capacity needs to rise from 17GW at the end of 2020 to almost 600GW by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency. This is attracting renewables operators and investors to the energy storage sector. However, there are challenges for the expansion of storage. These include the impacts of inflation on the economics of battery and other storage projects; the need for renewables businesses to evolve their operating systems to smoothly add storage to their portfolios; and patchy support for the sector worldwide. In this episode, we talk to Richard Braakenburg, Managing Director and Head of Equity Investments at SUSI Partners about the role of energy storage in the climate transition, the economics of the sector, and how firms such as SUSI can unleash the energy storage revolution that the energy system needs. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Spotify or your usual podcast platform. We'd love to hear from listeners. Please get in touch with any thoughts or comments at <a href="mailto:enrsector@dlapiper.com">enrsector@dlapiper.com</a>. We'd also be grateful if you take a moment to rate and review the podcast wherever you found it, so it's easier for like-minded listeners to find us too.

Energy storage is at an inflection point. The growth of renewables means that the need for grid operators to manage intermittency has never been higher. As a result, installed battery capacity needs to rise from 17GW at the end of 2020 to almost 600GW...

How can we finance a storage revolution?

The growth of renewables in the global energy mix is forcing renewables operators to get smart about their trading strategies, so they can thrive in a competitive market. In this episode, we discuss how these firms can adapt to changes such as the move to shorter power purchase agreements; the emergence of new business opportunities; and the importance of digital technology to support these strategies. 

Can renewables compete on a level playing field with fossil fuels? And how will this keep evolving as the climate transition gains pace? We discuss this with Luca Pedretti, COO & Co-Founder of Pexapark; and Peter Bance, CEO & Founder of Origami.

The growth of renewables in the global energy mix is forcing renewables operators to get smart about their trading strategies, so they can thrive in a competitive market. In this episode, we discuss how these firms can adapt to changes such as the move to shorter power purchase agreements; the emergence of new business opportunities; and the importance of digital technology to support these strategies. Can renewables compete on a level playing field with fossil fuels? And how will this keep evolving as the climate transition gains pace? We discuss this with Luca Pedretti, COO & Co-Founder of Pexapark; and Peter Bance, CEO & Founder of Origami.

The growth of renewables in the global energy mix is forcing renewables operators to get smart about their trading strategies, so they can thrive in a competitive market. In this episode, we discuss how these firms can adapt to changes such as the...

What should we expect from COP26?

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