DNV Talks Energy

According to DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook 2019 report, the world needs ten times more solar power to limit global warming by 2030. In this episode, Gavin Adda, CEO of Distributed Generation at Total, explores the changing role of traditional energy companies, with many now diversifying and looking at renewables to help them reduce their carbon emissions, meet changing consumer demands and addre...

Global wind power capacity is estimated to grow by 60% in the next five years, with emerging markets such as Asia expected to play a major role in this transition. Clive Turton, President and Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, at Vestas, discusses the rise in wind power and what more needs to be done to ensure a faster decarbonization of the global energy market. With DNV’s Energy Transition O...

Technological innovation has resulted in the cost of renewable energies such as wind and solar continuing to fall, with wide-scale deployment seen over the last two decades. Jon Moore, CEO of BloombergNEF, explores the future of investment behaviour, including the impact of consumer uptake rates, and why transparency is critical to moving the industry forward. With DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook...

The energy industry is widely recognised for its role in addressing climate change. However, it’s important to remember that other sectors – from agriculture and transportation to manufacturing – must equally evolve to ensure a faster transition towards renewables. Dr Lawrence Jones, Vice President, International Programs, at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), discusses the importance of taking...

What role is technology playing when it comes to closing the global emissions gap? Remi Eriksen, Group President and CEO of DNV Energy Systems, explores the key findings from the 2019 Energy Transition Outlook (ETO) report and discusses what more can be done globally to accelerate the energy transition. In this first episode of our new series, Remi explores why “extraordinary policy action” is nee...

The electric car industry is growing, with half of all light vehicle sales worldwide expected to be electric by 2032. In this last episode of the series, Lucy Craig, Vice President of Technology and Innovation at DNV Energy Systems, looks at the not-too-distant electric future, the benefits and challenges of large-scale electric vehicle adoption and what this means for renewable energy generation...

Despite the challenges that faced large-scale solar deployment several years ago – mostly due to the need for a more ambitious price target – the industry is now booming. In this episode, Dana Olson, Global Solar Segment Leader at DNV, explores the coming of age in solar power, the benefits already being seen and how advancements in technology are pushing it towards an even brighter future. Recent...

Corporate action on climate change is steadily gathering pace, with global retailer PUMA recently committing to a 35 per cent reduction in its carbon emissions by 2030. In this episode, Juliet Davenport, Founder and CEO of Good Energy, looks at what it means to be a regenerative business, and what companies need to do to not only operate sustainably themselves, but to give back and support others...

The energy transition is picking up pace, with up to 80 per cent of the global electricity expected to be generated from renewable sources by 2050. In this episode, Michael Wilkinson, Global Segment Leader – Energy Digitalization at DNV, explores how digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, machine learning and advanced analytics can streamline the move towards a Decentralized and Dec...

Climate change is becoming more and more tangible – every day we are seeing the devastating consequences of a warmer world in the news. Amy Harder, Energy Reporter at Axios and formerly The Wall Street Journal, discusses her take on the eight pieces of the climate change puzzle and what she looks for when writing a story on this hugely topical, yet still divisive, issue. In recent news, global mov...

In 2018, global investment in energy totalled US $1.8 trillion, with investment in renewable energy exceeding US $332 billion. Carlos Albero, Global Finance Segment Leader at DNV Energy Systems, explores how embracing digitalization and embedding it in decision-making can enable businesses to become more profitable. While recent news has shown countries around the world setting ambitious new targe...

The renewable energy sector is undoubtedly modern. It’s powered by the latest technology and good for the planet. It’s also a source of a significant number of jobs. But, how is it performing in terms of diversity? Katy Briggs, Global Service Area Leader for Renewable Advisory Services at DNV Energy Systems, energizes the diversity debate by discussing her own experiences in the industry – casting...

Michael Liebreich, Chairman and CEO of Liebreich Associates, and Founder of Bloomberg New Energy Finance, explores why businesses, investors, communities and individuals need to “act now” to prevent global warming from reaching dangerous levels and to create resilient industries, infrastructure and cities. In the run up to Storm Barry, there was huge disruption around the Gulf of Mexico, with peop...

In the 1950s, America and Russia went head-to-head to dominate space travel. Today its China and the US who are setting out to control the emerging global market around energy storage. It’s a fascinating competition – with huge rewards for whoever wins. Jason Goodhand, Global Business Lead for Energy Storage at DNV Energy Systems, assesses the two main players in this Energy Race, and looks ahead...

Is the fear of a major cyber-attack holding energy companies back from connecting to more smart technologies? And what does this mean for the growing risk of climate emergency? Mathias Steck, DNV Energy System's Executive Vice President and Regional Manager for the Digital Hub Asia, analyses the link between climate emergency and cyber security for energy companies, and what business and society n...

Is the Internet of Things (IoT) the key to the energy transition? Colin Yu, VP of Envision Digital, discusses how IoT can enable our sustainable future. He sees synergy replacing cost as the main priority of energy providers and considers how IoT is evolving. In the final episode of this series, Colin shares his experience of connected renewable energy sources and systems, drawing on Envision’s ex...

In a landscape defined by disruptors, what is the role of an energy company with a heritage in traditional energies? Wouter van Wersch, Vice President of General Electric (GE), looks at how they fit into the changing energy world, and considers the specific needs of Southeast Asia. In this insightful episode, we discuss the progress of the energy transition in the ASEAN region and GE’s role in dev...

Ben Backwell, CEO of the Global Wind Energy Council, highlights the extraordinary growth in the wind industry globally, and how an industry that was once seen as niche and expensive has been transformed into one that is both mainstream and cost-effective. In this enlightening episode, Ben reveals the advances in technology that have helped to establish wind as a credible alternative to fossil fuel...

What is the role of the energy sector in the energy transition? DNV GL hears from Duncan van Bergen, Vice President of Shell New Energies, about Shell’s vision for the future and the scale of transformation required. In this engaging episode, Duncan discusses the dual challenges of growing energy demand and a lower carbon future, with the population heading for 10 billion by 2070. Duncan tells us...

Why should investors be interested in the energy industry? Carlos Albero, Global Finance Segment Leader for DNV Energy Systems, looks at new markets created by the energy transition. In this insightful episode, Carlos explains why the energy sector, with its forecasted exponential growth in electrification, is growing increasingly attractive to investors. He describes the unique nature of the mark...

How must energy companies adapt to serve their consumers? Philippe Monloubou CEO of Enedis, the electricity distribution system operator that delivers energy to 95% in France, looks at how the modern consumer is driving the energy transition. In this intriguing episode, Philippe tells us how changing consumer behaviours are leading to the development of local energy communities. As Enedis undertak...

Growth of the renewable energy sector is essential to the Energy Transition but what challenges must the industry overcome in order to unlock that growth? Girish Tanti, co-founder and board member of Suzlon Energy, talks to us about the remarkable rise of his business in India and his unique perspective on the role wind plays in driving this rise in renewables. In this inspiring episode, Girish sh...

In a world where information is having an ever-increasing impact on the nature of the grid, what are the implications of new technologies for data security and utilities’ business models? Drawing on his 20 years’ of experience, Martin Hauske, Asia Pacific Energy Segment Sales Leader at Nokia Networks, considers whether utilities, distribution grid operators and technology providers are working in...

How must banks and governments adapt their understanding of renewables and related technologies to better support the energy transition? Xiaodong Wang, Senior Energy Specialist at The World Bank, considers the many roles they play, not just as a lender, but also as a source of knowledge and a policy adviser. In this insightful episode, Xiaodong highlights policy-making as the main driver in creati...

How have the energy megatrends changed? Ditlev Engel, CEO of DNV’s Energy business, tells us about the 2018 Energy Transition Outlook (ETO) and contrasts its vision with the findings of the first ETO report, published in 2017. In this first episode in our latest series, Ditlev reveals how rapid electrification and the rise of renewables are driving the energy transition. Despite this, our latest O...