Mapping the Energy Future

About Mapping the Energy Future

This podcast aims not only to identify the global challenges including energy security, energy affordability, and climate change but also to share with listeners our pragmatic solutions to those. About IEEJ The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ) is a private think tank that covers energy problems, climate issues, and geopolitical agendas across the world. Visit us at https://eneken.ieej.or.jp/en/ for more information.

Publisher

The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jan 2023

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Pragmatic Long-term Energy Pathways

   This episode is talking about “Pragmatic Long-term Energy Pathways”. IEEJ has participated in the production of a report by S&P Global, “Multidimensional Global Energy Pathways.” Mr. Terazawa believes the report presents a realistic, credible outlook for the future of energy, based on realities rather than driven by predetermined outcomes, which can provide an actionable basis for decisions by policymakers and investors. He will introduce the essence of the report.

2. 

   25 Sept 2026

   The full cost of deploying variable renewable energy must be incorporated

   This episode is talking about “The full cost of deploying variable renewable energy must be incorporated”. Mr. Terazawa will explain why integration costs need to be included when assessing the full cost of variable renewable energy (VRE), including backup, storage, curtailment, and grid expansion costs. He will also discuss the relationship between VRE penetration and power system costs in Japan, including the cost-optimal VRE share for 2050 and the role of demand response, batteries, nuclear power, and thermal power as backup.

3. 

   19 Aug 2026

   Update: Impact of Iran Crisis and Responses by Japan

   This episode is talking about “Update: Impact of Iran Crisis and Responses by Japan”. Nearly six months have passed since the attack on Iran started. While the outlook for the Iran crisis is still unclear, Mr. Terazawa will provide an update on the impact of the crisis on Japan and the responses by Japan to enhance its energy security.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100

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Quality

23

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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