The Clean Energy Revolution

Meet the unsung heroes of the electricity grid | Behind the scenes with overhead lineworkers

Overhead power lines transmit the vital electricity that our homes and businesses, schools and hospitals need. They’re exposed to all the elements - storms, winds, hail a

AI and energy: the new power couple?

There’s an ongoing struggle for balance between the usefulness of AI and its energy demands. Generative AI and large language models are highly energy-intensive, with Cha

Women Leading the Energy Transition

In this special edition of The Clean Energy Revolution, we bring you highlights from a panel discussion, ‘Women Leading the Energy Transition’, hosted at New York Univers

Geothermal energy is opening up a world of possibilities

It’s an exciting time for geothermal energy. The US Department of Energy predicts geothermal power generation capacity to grow by 26 times by 2050, potentially providing

Innovating for a clean energy transition | Part 2: the technology that’s driving change

The role of technology in the energy transition has been talked about for years. In a speech at the Leaders Summit on Climate in 2021, International Energy Agency Directo

Innovating for a clean energy transition | Part 1: why we must collaborate to innovate

The transition to clean energy is the biggest challenge of our generation, and its unprecedented nature means that totally new ways of thinking and innovative solutions a

The connections challenge: how are we connecting more clean energy to the grid?

Connecting more clean energy projects to the electricity grid is one of the most critical issues in driving the clean energy transition. Legacy ‘first come first served’

Solar power’s next frontier: innovations from earth to space

In 1990, in an episode of The Simpsons, the family are sitting down for Thanksgiving dinner. Homer gives thanks to nuclear power: ‘the cleanest, safest energy source ther

Powering the world with wind: just how close are we?

The Global Wind Energy Council forecasts that, with sustained policy support and investment, global wind capacity could reach 2,000 GW by 2030. This would be a significan

Harnessing an increased supply of renewable energy

This year will see a significant milestone: renewable sources are poised to constitute over a third of global electricity generation, according to the International Energ

Three big predictions for energy in 2024

It's going to be a significant year for clean energy. In 2024, countries are expected to update or submit new nationally determined contributions - their commitments to r

The Clean Energy Revolution - Introducing Season 3

Welcome to a new season of The Clean Energy Revolution. Dr Carolyn Kissane and Laura Young explore the people, policy and projects that are having the biggest impact on

How is the clean energy transition creating jobs of the future?

The transition to cleaner, greener energy means that big changes are needed to the infrastructure that keeps it flowing to our homes and businesses. So how are these chan

How Renewable Energy Infrastructure Benefits Our Environment and Communities

The infrastructure that helps bring more clean, renewable energy to our homes and businesses is an essential part of the journey to net zero. But wouldn't it be great if

Reducing Emissions And Energy Use In Everyday Life

In this episode of The Clean Energy Revolution, Max La Manna discovers new ways that people and businesses can reduce their carbon emissions and the energy they use, and

Clean Energy in the Fight Against Fuel Poverty

In this episode of The Clean Energy Revolution, Max La Manna discovers the ways that non-profit organisations in the UK and US are using clean and renewable energy soluti

Clean Energy Predictions for 2023

It’s a new year, and Max La Manna is taking a look at the ways clean energy is heading in 2023 and beyond. We’ll hear predictions from experts across the energy landscap

Technology and Innovation in a Fossil Free Future

A fossil-free energy future isn’t just essential to help us reach net zero carbon goals, it’s a vital opportunity for future economies too.  In The Clean Energy Revoluti

Protecting Our Energy Supplies

In the Clean Energy Revolution from National Grid, Max La Manna explores our energy systems as we move towards a net zero world. In this episode, Max takes a look at the

The Electricity Journey

In the Clean Energy Revolution from National Grid, Max La Manna is on a mission to demystify our energy systems and help make sense of the science and engineering that un