Airport lights are going out all over Europe

For full shownotes and ad-free listenting, sign up: wickedproblems.earthIn this episode of Wicked Problems, Kristian Ruby, Secretary General of Eurelectric, shares insights from his recent visit to a Ukrainian power plant operating under war conditions. Ruby discusses the resilience and ingenuity of Ukrainian engineers maintaining energy infrastructure despite frequent bombings, the importance of Europe's preparedness for similar scenarios, and the necessity for robust energy infrastructure and cybersecurity. The conversation also covers the strategic shifts required in Europe's supply chain and critical infrastructure ownership, emphasising closer cooperation with the authorities and increased vigilance against sabotage and other threats.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:14 Experiences in Ukraine: A Personal Account00:54 Visiting a Power Plant in a War Zone02:49 Daily Realities of War for Power Engineers04:41 Europe's Need to Prepare for War06:10 Challenges in Energy Infrastructure Resilience07:07 Recent Sabotage and Security Concerns08:43 Strategies for Enhancing Resilience13:01 Dependence on Foreign Infrastructure19:41 Supporting Ukraine's Power Sector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.