Renewables and electric vehicles are on a tear, and they’ll soon likely attract $2 trillion in yearly investment. But global emissions have not peaked.
So what are the new frontiers of technology that will make renewables and storage more valuable – and draw down emissions at the speed needed?
This week, we’re going to reflect on that question coming out of ... Show More
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The perovskite bet that could transform solar
Silicon solar panels have led the market for decades but hit a ceiling around 23% efficiency. Perovskite, a frontier material once dismissed for degrading too fast, is now being called the holy grail of solar. Saritha Peruri, VP of Commercialization at Tandem PV, is bringing it t ... Show More
39m 23s
May 20
How Supercool Earth's microbes could ease the water crisis
California recorded its second-lowest Sierra Nevada snowpack on record this spring. That's not just a bad ski season, it's a water supply crisis. Snowpack is where California's water comes from. And when it doesn't materialize, agriculture, hydropower, and fire suppression all fe ... Show More
43m 54s
May 2022
California Gets To 100% Renewable Electricity. Almost.
<p>In this week's episode, the gang discuss nuclear power: is it a solution for providing energy security, or could it make the problem worse? Given that many consuming countries need to import most of their uranium, does relying on nuclear power create new sources of fragility? ... Show More
53m 22s
May 2023
Wind and Whales: How Can We Manage The Conflicts When Energy Investment Affects Local Communities And Eco-systems?
<p>On the Energy Gang this week, Ed Crooks is joined by Dr. Melissa Lott, the Director of Research at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, and Amy Duffuor, who is a General Partner at Azolla Ventures, a climate-focused investment firm. </p><p>In t ... Show More
1h 4m