The Energy Transition Show with Chris Nelder

In this first part of a two-part interview, we talk with Professor Thane Gustafson about Russia’s oil sector.

What needs to happen to get new transmission projects moving in the US, and how can the provisions of the new infrastructure law help?

How can the world shut down the coal industry faster and more equitably, while delivering the best outcomes for the public?

A new approach to energy forecasting finds that the energy transition is feasible, affordable, and most importantly, inevitable.

A global energy crunch is driving up the costs of all energy sources. But will it lead to renewed energy transition efforts, or reneging on climate commitments?

What are some of the reforms that can make electricity markets more friendly to the technologies and needs of the energy transition?

Energy researcher Jonathan Koomey rejoins us to review some of the major themes in energy transition over the past year.

What is the state of marine energy technologies, and how can we capture marine energy sustainably and safely while minimizing environmental damage?

It’s been a decade since the Fukushima nuclear disaster, but the future of Japan’s energy sector remains murky. We try to clarify it in this episode.

Wallace Kenyon, a researcher at the University of Colorado and NREL, dives into the fascinating world of grid-forming inverters and their role in the renewable energy transition. He discusses how these inverters can effectively integrate with traditional synchronous generators. Kenyon also tackles the importance of system inertia and its impact on grid stability amidst a rising reliance on renewables. Plus, he highlights innovative energy management practices, including successful microgrid implementations and the ongoing legal battles surrounding coal expansion.