Charles Waine
Aviation’s low-carbon shift presents plenty of technical challenges as well as long-term opportunities.
Recycling and refurbishing electronics is gaining investor attention as throwaway culture takes an environmental and financial toll.
Appetite for traditional oil and gas is set to slump as the energy transition takes effect
The energy sector has a methane problem and needs to take urgent action.
Scaling up the technology is the next challenge as regulatory support boosts investor appetite.
Pressures on lithium supply are prompting interest in alternative battery technologies.
Smaller may be better: Smart technology and more EVs coming online could limit the need for battery systems and flexibility assets.
Interconnections are poised to enhance grid stability and reliability as the net-zero energy mix grows.
Geologists and governments are getting excited about naturally occurring hydrogen, but huge sums may be required to get it to scale.
The electrification of road transport requires upscaling charging infrastructure dramatically, but other forms of transport cannot be left behind in the race to net zero