Energy Futures Podcast

In this episode, we’re joined by Rayan Kassis Co-Founder and CEO of Aed Energy and decades of experience in CleanTech development and over 9GW of operational projects spanning 24 countries. Rayan shares insights into the UK’s key energy challenges, the critical role of long-duration storage in grid stability and the future of renewable energy integration. He also introduces Aed Energy’s innovative...

In this episode of The Energy Futures Podcast , titled Positive Energy , we shine a spotlight on three incredible social and tech entrepreneurs making waves in the climate and energy space. Through their community-driven projects, innovative apps, and empowering educational programs, they’re proving that purpose, creativity, and collaboration can drive real progress toward a net zero future. Guest...

In this episode of the Energy Futures Podcast , host Jonny Prest speaks with Dr. Lior Suchoy , a Geoscientist, Scientific Consultant, and Postdoctoral Research Associate at Imperial College London . Together, they delve into the fascinating world of geothermal energy, exploring its potential as a sustainable energy source and its role in achieving a Net Zero future. Dr. Suchoy explains the fundame...

In this episode of the Energy Futures Podcast , we sit down with Cathy McClay an energy industry trailblazer with over 25 years of experience across Europe and the Middle East. From transforming ancillary service markets at National Grid System Operator to her groundbreaking work at ENOWA—the energy company of NEOM—Cathy has been at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution.  Topics Co...

In this episode of the Energy Futures Podcast , Jonny Prest sits down with Guy Nicholson Head of Zero Carbon Grid Solutions at Statkraft in the UK. With over 40 years of experience in renewable energy, Guy shares his expertise on the critical challenges and opportunities in the UK’s energy transition, focusing on innovations for grid stability and Statkraft's pioneering Greener Grid Parks. The dis...

In this episode of the Energy Futures Podcast, Jonny Prest speaks with Dr. Malte Jansen Lecturer in Energy and Sustainability at the University of Sussex Specialising in the intersection of energy markets, finance, and policy, Dr. Jansen offers valuable insights into achieving net-zero with high shares of renewables. They discuss the UK’s evolving renewable financing landscape, including the impac...

Show Notes: Episode 7 - Navigating Global Energy Shifts   Host : Lukas Schirren, MSc student, Sustainable Energy Futures, Imperial College London  Guest : Dr. Yousef Alshammari, CEO of CMarkits, Energy Strategist  In this episode, Lukas Schirren speaks with Dr. Yousef Alshammari about the global shifts affecting energy markets, from COVID-19’s impact to geopolitical changes. They de...

In this episode of the Energy Futures Podcast, host Jonny Prest , Communications Manager at Energy Futures Lab, engages in a conversation with Juliette Sanders , Chief Communications Officer at Energy UK. Juliette shares her insights into the UK’s energy sector, her role in shaping industry communication, and her advocacy for diversity and inclusion through the TIDE initiative. With a background i...

In this episode of the Energy Futures Podcast , host Dr. Nadine Moustafa , Research Associate in the Chemical Engineering Department and the Centre for Environmental Policy at Imperial College London, leads a conversation with Dr. Pete Bryant , Director of ESG and Radiation Strategy at Sizewell C . With over 15 years of experience in the nuclear power and contaminated land sectors, Pete discusses...

Episode 4: Navigating Ireland’s Energy Transition with Caitríona Sheridan   In this episode, host Jonny Prest is joined by Caitríona Sheridan , Senior Engineer at Bord na Móna and an alumna of Imperial College London. Caitríona shares her journey through the energy sector, offering insights into Ireland’s renewable energy goals and her work at the forefront of the country’s transition to clea...

In this episode, host Dr. Aidan Rhodes is joined by Dr. Nadine Moustafa , a Research Associate at Imperial College London’s Chemical Engineering Department and the Centre for Environmental Policy. Nadine specializes in systems modelling for carbon management, decarbonisation technologies, and developing net-zero strategies. She also serves as Program and Policy Officer at the Coalition for Negativ...

In this episode, Jonny Prest speaks with Dr. Sam Cooper , a leading figure in the intersection of artificial intelligence and materials science. Dr. Cooper is at the forefront of applying machine learning to address challenges in material design, particularly in the development of sustainable battery technologies. He leads the Tools for Learning, Design, and Research (TLDR) group and is a co-found...

In this debut episode, we explore the UK's energy future with two of Imperial College London ’s leading researchers. Our discussion covers the ambitious government targets for grid decarbonisation and whether the incoming government will meet their 2030 goal for a zero-carbon grid five years ahead of the current 2035 target.    Guests:   Dr. Aidan Rhodes   Research Fellow at Im...