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Energy Futures Podcast

Energy Futures Podcast

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 Welcome to the Energy Futures Podcast, your gateway to the future of global energy. Brought to you by Energy Futures Lab at Imperial College London, this podcast explores the cutting-edge advancements, challenges and opportunities in the worldwide clean energy transition. Why should you listen? In a world racing toward net-zero emissions, energy is at the heart of solving some of our biggest global challenges. We’re here to demystify the complexities of the energy sector, bringing you conversations with top researchers, industry experts and influential voices from the front lines of innovation and policy. Each episode explores key topics shaping the energy landscape—from grid infrastructure and renewable energy technologies to the future of global energy markets, finance and carbon capture solutions. What makes this podcast unique? The Energy Futures Podcast isn’t just about talking—it’s about action. Hosted by a dynamic team of researchers, engineers and policy experts, the show is built on a foundation of multidisciplinary collaboration that seeks to drive real-world change. We’re not here to oversimplify the energy transition but to break it down into digestible, meaningful conversations that inform, educate and inspire. Whether you're an industry professional, a policy enthusiast, a student or simply someone curious about how energy impacts your everyday life, this podcast offers insights for everyone. By making energy topics accessible and engaging, we’re inviting you to become an informed participant in the global energy conversation. Our mission is to empower you to take part in accelerating the clean energy transition and building a sustainable future for all. Each episode is designed to leave you with actionable insights and a clearer understanding of how the energy sector impacts the world around you. By breaking down complex ideas into approachable conversations, we ensure that you walk away feeling empowered and inspired to be part of the energy transition.Copyright 2025 Energy Futures Lab 科学 経済学
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  • Beyond Silicon: The Future of Solar Energy Ep 33: Professor Christos Markides & Dr Flurin Eisner

    Beyond Silicon: The Future of Solar Energy Ep 33: Professor Christos Markides & Dr Flurin Eisner
    2025/07/07

    In 2025, the UK generated over 14 billion kilowatt-hours of solar electricity, enough to power more than 5 million homes. With solar technology evolving faster than ever, could the next leap in solar power come from labs pushing the boundaries of energy science?

    Host - Prof. Christos Markides - Clean energy technologies in the department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial

    Guest  - Dr Flurin Eisner - Lecturer and researcher in Green Energy and Sustainable Engineering at Queen Mary University

    Topics Discussed 

    • Technology improvements in solar cells
    • Generation capacity for manufacturing solar technologies
    • Growth rate of PV industry
    • Technical dive into converting solar power to energy
    • Solar heat converted to cooling technologies
    • UK’s Solar PV generation vs that of Europe.

    Timecode & Chapters;

    00:00 - Introduction to the Energy Futures Podcast

    00:45 - Meet the Hosts: Christos Markides and Flurin Eisner

    02:00 - Overview of Solar Energy Potential and Global Usage

    04:30 - Growth of Photovoltaics (PV) and Silicon Dominance

    07:00 - Monocrystalline vs Polycrystalline Silicon

    08:30 - Emerging Solar Technologies: Perovskites and Organics

    11:00 - Advantages and Challenges of Perovskite Solar Cells

    13:30 - Tandem Solar Cells and Efficiency Gains

    15:00 - Organic PV: Flexibility, Colour Tuning, and Indoor Use

    17:30 - Energy Payback Time and Sustainability of New Technologies

    19:30 - Hybrid PV-Thermal Systems and Heat Recovery

    22:00 - Thermal Storage and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)

    24:30 - Grid Integration and the Role of Storage

    26:30 - Desert Tech and International Solar Projects

    28:00 - Challenges in Grid Infrastructure and Distribution

    30:00 - Capacity Factors and Renewable Energy Intermittency

    32:00 - Solar for Cooling and Building Integration

    34:00 - Light Management and Spectral Tuning in PV

    36:00 - Material Design and AI in Solar Research

    38:00 - Policy, Funding, and the UK’s Role in PV Innovation

    40:00 - Solar Panel Adoption in UK Homes and Feed-in Tariffs

    42:00 - Final Thoughts: The Solar Revolution is Here

    43:00 - Outro and Energy Futures Lab Mission

    Christo's links: LinkedIn - Christos Markides | LinkedIn

    Imperial profile - Christos Markides Profile | Imperial College London

    Flurin’s links: LinkedIn - Flurin Eisner | LinkedIn

    Produced by Annemarie van Basten

    Annemarie Van Basten | LinkedIn


    Additional Links 

    Joint Article Publication by Prof. Christos Markides and Dr. Maria Herrando

    Hybrid PV and solar-thermal systems for domestic heat and power provision in the UK: Techno-economic considerations

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    55 分
  • Dogger Bank Wind Farm Ep32: An evaluation of challenges, lessons and opportunities from the UK’s first HVDC offshore wind farm – Dr Aidan Rhodes and Kaylen Camacho McCluskey

    Dogger Bank Wind Farm Ep32: An evaluation of challenges, lessons and opportunities from the UK’s first HVDC offshore wind farm – Dr Aidan Rhodes and Kaylen Camacho McCluskey
    2025/07/01

    In this episode, we invited the co-authors of our latest briefing paper to come discuss the lessons learned and opportunities gained from the world’s largest off-shore wind farm.

    Host

    Dr. Aidan Rhodes, Research Fellow at imperial and policy briefing paper fellow at Energy Futures Lab

    Guest 

    Dr. Kaylen Camacho-McCluskey, an MSc Environmental Technology graduate from Imperial

    Topics covered;

    - Challenges: Technical & logistical, macroeconomics and global events like Covid and the war in Ukraine.

    - Lessons Learned - Standardised approach and collaboration between developers

    - Recommendations for Government and for developers.

    Timecode & Chapters

    00:00 - Introduction to the Energy Futures Podcast

    00:45 - Meet the Guests: Dr. Aidan Rhodes & Dr. Kaitlyn Camacho McCluskey

    02:00 - Kaitlyn’s Journey into Environmental Policy

    04:00 - Background on Dogger Bank Wind Farm

    05:30 - What is HVDC and Why It Matters

    07:30 - Innovations at Dogger Bank: Unmanned Converter Stations

    09:30 - Challenges in HVDC Deployment

    11:00 - Impact of COVID-19 on Construction

    12:30 - Supply Chain Disruptions and Global Events

    14:00 - Successes: Collaboration and Standardised Phasing

    16:00 - Lessons from the Phased Approach (A, B, C)

    17:30 - Planning and Permitting Challenges

    19:00 - Government Recommendations for Offshore Wind

    20:30 - Grid Upgrades and Transmission Planning

    21:30 - Developer Recommendations: Standardisation and Skills

    23:00 - Final Thoughts and Where to Find the Report

    24:00 - Outro and Call to Action

    Aiden's links

    Imperial profile

    LinkedIn

    Kaylen's links

    LinkedIn


    Produced by Annemarie van Basten

    Annemarie Van Basten | LinkedIn


    Additional Links 

    Briefing Paper

    Press Release

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    23 分
  • Financing Decarbonisation Ep31: Dr Nadine Moustafa & Paul Davies

    Financing Decarbonisation Ep31: Dr Nadine Moustafa & Paul Davies
    2025/06/23

    Financing Decarbonisation Ep 31: Dr Nadine Moustafa & Paul Davies

    Is Carbon capture an investable industry, and can it be financeable?

    Host

    • Dr. Nadine Moustafa, Research Associate at Imperial, specialising in carbon management and decarbonisation technologies.

    Guest 

    • Paul Davies - Director at 7CO2: The Severnside Carbon Capture and Shipping Hub

    Topics Discussed 

    • Government's role in financing decarbonisation
    • The public and private sector contributions to decarbonisation industries
    • Innovation in carbon capture lending itself to investment
    • Policies and the market.

    Timecode & Chapters;

    00:02:21 – Introduction & Guest Background

    00:02:47 – What Makes Financing Decarbonization Different?

    00:03:53 – Role of Government & Carbon Pricing

    00:04:36 – Public-Private Collaboration

    00:06:19 – Evolving Risk & Government Support

    00:08:10 – Negative Emissions & Market Potential

    00:09:05 – Business Models for Carbon Capture

    00:11:24 – Infrastructure Scaling Challenges

    00:12:14 – Why CCS Projects Lag Behind

    00:14:03 – Government’s Role in Mitigating Risk

    00:15:25 – Financial Close & Project Rollout

    00:17:09 – Non-Pipeline Transport Solutions

    00:19:16 – Modular vs. Mega Projects

    00:21:29 – Importance of Long-Term Policy Signals

    00:23:01 – Sector-Specific Financing Opportunities

    00:25:10 – Aviation & Consumer Offsets

    00:27:36 – Revenue-Driven Sectors Will Lead

    00:28:13 – Cross-Sector Financing Mechanisms

    00:30:31 – Residual Emissions & Net Zero

    00:33:31 – Long-Term Use of Fossil Fuels

    00:34:39 – Advice for Stakeholders

    00:36:03 – The Magic Wand Question

    00:37:11 – Social Acceptability & Political Support

    00:38:23 – Closing Thoughts

    Nadine's links:

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadine-moustafa-ph-d-5831a1a7/

    Imperial profile - https://profiles.imperial.ac.uk/n.mou...

    Paul's links:

    7CO2: The Severnside Carbon Capture and Shipping Hub -

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    39 分

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