The Scandal at The Heart of The Energy Transition | Ep275: Jan Rosenow
Around two-thirds of the energy we put into today’s energy system ends up as rejected heat. So are we measuring the energy transition all wrong?
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Cleaning Up
By Michael Liebreich, Bryony Worthington
Once a week, Michael Liebreich and Bryony Worthington have a conversation with a leader in clean energy, mobility, climate finance or sustainable development. Informative, inspiring and fun!
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The Scandal at The Heart of The Energy Transition | Ep275: Jan Rosenow
1 hr 5 min
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- Weekly
- Typical length
- 1 hr 1 min
- Latest release
- Sep 23
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- EN
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- Current — released within 30 days
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Renewable Energy
Solar, wind, clean power, project deployment, markets, and energy transition.
Energy Grids
Electric grids, transmission, distribution, storage integration, and grid modernization.
Technology Business
Technology-company strategy, business models, operations, competition, and market structure.
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Interview
Host-led conversation where a guest supplies most of the subject matter.
Commentary & Analysis
Interpretation, opinion, debate, review, and analytical discussion.
Audience level
Intermediate
Assumes basic technology literacy and familiarity with common products, roles, and terminology.
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