Powered On, brought to you by Electrical Review, is a podcast designed to discuss the burning topics in the electrical industry. We’re here to educate, inform and hopefully share some laughs. Unlike other podcasts in the electrical industry, we want to give you a little bit of personality, alongside the usual informative gossip and debates that we'll be hosting. So sit back and get Powered On with Electrical Review.
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Powered On, brought to you by Electrical Review, is a podcast designed to discuss the burning topics in the electrical industry. We’re here to educate, inform and hopefully share some laughs. Unlike other podcasts in the electrical industry, we want to give you a little bit of personality, alongside the usual informative gossip and debates that we'll be hosting. So sit back and get Powered On with Electrical Review.
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March 14, 2024
Hitting the gas
<p>In this thought-provoking episode of the Powered On Podcast, we delve deep into the heart of the UK's current energy conundrum, focusing on the recent government declaration that gas power plants will continue to play a critical role in the nation's electricity generation for the foreseeable future. <br/><br/>With the UK committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, the decision to build new gas power stations—as replacements for aging ones—has sparked a widespread debate on how to balance immediate energy security needs with long-term environmental goals.</p><p>Join us as we explore the nuances of the UK's reliance on gas amidst a push for renewable energy sources. We discuss the government's admission, highlighted by Rishi Sunak in The Daily Telegraph, that renewable energy alone cannot yet ensure a steady electricity supply, especially on "cloudy, windless days." This acknowledgment comes despite a vigorous push towards nuclear power by the UK Government in recent months.</p><p>With 32% of the UK's total power generation still coming from gas in 2023, and the oldest of the current 32 gas power stations dating back to the early 1990s, we examine the strategic importance of gas in the transitional phase towards net zero. <br/><br/>Additionally, we'll discuss the Government's plans to make new gas plants "net zero ready", raising critical questions about the viability of retrofitting them with carbon capture and storage or converting them to use hydrogen fuel.</p><p><br/></p>
December 14, 2023
2023: A Year in (Electrical) Review
<p>Join us as we look back at the biggest stories of 2023 and discuss the big issues that impacted the electrical industry this year. <br/><br/>From grid connection delays to breakthrough recyclable wind turbine blades, and wind power overtaking gas as the UK's primary electricity source, there's a lot to talk about in this episode. <br/><br/>Also we'll discuss how the UK can stay competitive in the global race for green investment and the ambitious target of tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030. <br/><br/>Don't miss this chance to recap 2023: A Year in (Electrical) Review with the Powered On team, and we'll be back in the new year with all new episode. But for now, have a great holiday season! </p><p><br/><br/></p><p><br/></p>
November 23, 2023
Decarbonising the Road, Rail and Seas
<p>Electrical Review's Powered On podcast is back, focusing on transport electrification. The episode dives into the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK, discussing the surge in numbers and the challenges in electrifying larger vehicles like trucks.</p><p>Railway electrification is also a key topic. The slow progress and the need for more robust strategies to meet decarbonisation goals are highlighted, emphasising the Government's role in this transition.</p><p>Maritime electrification gets attention too, with discussions on reducing emissions from cruise ships through onshore power facilities. The challenges and environmental impacts of this shift are explored before we go into more detail in the next episode.</p><p>This episode of Powered On offers an overview of the electrification across various transport sectors, making it a valuable listen for anyone interested in sustainable transportation. <br/><br/>For more information or to share feedback, contact <a href='mailto:hello@electricalreview.co.uk'>hello@electricalreview.co.uk</a>.</p><p><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>
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