EPISODE · Sep 30, 2020 · 57 MIN
The New Hydrogen Economy: Pathway or Panacea?
from Energy vs Climate: How climate is changing our energy systems · host Energy vs Climate
Hydrogen is once again the #1 element in the energy transition world. Does the new hydrogen economy offer real potential as a pathway to net zero and Canadian leadership on climate and low carbon energy production, or is it just the latest overhyped tech-fix that avoids practical action?David, Sara and Ed share a brief introduction to the basics of hydrogen as it relates to energy systems, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for Canada in a hydrogen economy from a technical, business and policy perspective.They’re joined by special guest Dr. Francis O’Sullivan, Senior Lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management and Head of Onshore strategy for Ørsted. At Ørsted Dr. O’Sullivan is responsible for their early-stage technology investment portfolio as well as long-term commercial planning and market analysis in support of Ørsted’s investment programs across onshore wind, solar and storage globally. Get on the email list at www.energyvsclimate.comSend us a text (if you'd like a response, please include your email)Follow us on:LinkedInBlueskyX/TwitterInstagramEnergy vs Climate relies on the support of our generous listenersDonate to keep Energy vs Climate goingProduced by Bespoke Podcasts
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Hydrogen is once again the #1 element in the energy transition world. Does the new hydrogen economy offer real potential as a pathway to net zero and Canadian leadership on climate and low carbon energy production, or is it just the latest overhyped tech-fix that avoids practical action? David, Sara and Ed share a brief introduction to the basics of hydrogen as it relates to energy systems, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for Canada in a hydrogen economy from a technical, busine...
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