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DECARBONISING the Energy Sector: Insights from Charlie Smith

Join Dr. Alberto Troccoli on the Let's Climunicate podcast as he delves into vital climate change topics with Charlie Smith, former Executive Director of the Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG). With over 50 years of experience in the electric power sector, Smith discusses the evolution of renewable energy integration, the technical and institutional challenges in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, and the significant role of communication and collaboration in the industry. The conversation also covers predictions about the future of the power sector, including the potential of long-duration energy storage and the debated role of nuclear energy. 00:26 Meet the Host and Guest 00:55 Charlie's Career and Contributions 01:22 Understanding ESIG and Its Mission 04:32 Challenges and Achievements in Renewable Energy 06:06 Podcast Overview and Quickfire Questions 12:06 Deep Dive into Net Zero by 2050 15:37 Technical Challenges in Renewable Energy Integration 18:29 Future of Renewable Energy and Transmission 27:20 Resource Adequacy and Long-Term Solutions 38:43 Global Power System Transformation Initiative 41:33 The Role of Nuclear Energy 44:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 🌍 Stay connected with Let’s Climunicate! Follow us on: 📺 YouTube: ⁠   / @letsclimunicate   🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3IbDXNL... 🍏 Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🌐 Web: ⁠https://www.albertotroccoli.org/podca... 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠  / alberto-troccoli-09a11038⁠   Episode recorded on 3 Oct 2024.