Redefining Energy - TECH
Episodes
59. Why Fusion, SMRs, and CCS Won’t Save Us (and other Seven Sins of the Energy Transition)
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gerard Reid, Laurent Segalen and Michael Barnard dug into the technologies and narratives that keep surfacing in discussions about th...
58. Deepwater Minerals, Shallow Promises (2/2)
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of Redefining Energy Tech, Lyle Trytten (aka the Nickel Nerd) joins host Michael Barnard to explore the controversial world of s...
57. Deepwater Minerals, Shallow Promises (1/2)
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Redefining Energy Tech Michael Barnard sat down with Lyle Trytten, who many in the industry know as the nickel nerd. He has spent d...
56. Planning the future of an energy system: case study Netherlands (2/2)
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this second part of the podcast, Michael Barnard pursues his conversation Paul Martin and Emiel van Druten with explores emerging insights into the...
55. Planning the future of an energy system: case study Netherlands (1/2)
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Barnard hosts Paul Martin and Emiel van Druten in an insightful podcast episode exploring the Netherlands’ evolving energy transition scenar...
54. Decarbonizing the High Seas - IMO’s Billion-Dollar Bet (2/2)
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (2/2), Michael Barnard concludes his conversation with Tristan Smith, a leading voice in maritime decarbonization and professor at the...
53. Decarbonizing the High Seas - IMO’s Billion-Dollar Bet (1/2)
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 53 of Redefining Energy TECH, Host Michael Barnard speaks with Tristan Smith, a prominent expert in maritime decarbonization and professor ...
52. The Hydrogen Titanic (2/2)
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Redefining Energy Tech, host Michael Barnard concludes his conversation (See Ep51 for part 1/2) with Dr. Joseph Romm about the unco...
51. The Hydrogen Titanic (1/2)
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Redefining Energy Tech, host Michael Barnard sat down with Dr. Joseph Romm—physicist, energy policy veteran, and author of The Hy...
50. Geothermal: Drilling for Decarbonization (2/2)
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Todd is back with Michael Barnard for part 2/2, and this time he’s drilling deeper—both literally and figuratively. In this second round, th...
49. Geothermal: Drilling for Decarbonization (1/2)
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this eye-opening episode (part 1/2), Host Michael Barnard invites Simon Todd, Managing Director of Causeway Energies and a man whose geological exp...
48. Grid Reliability in a Renewable World (2/2)
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this second part of the conversation, Mark O'Malley returns to discuss with co-host Michael Barnard grid reliability and the evolving challenges of...
47. Grid Reliability in a Renewable World (1/2)
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The transformation of global power systems is accelerating as wind and solar become dominant energy sources. In the latest episode of Redefining Energ...
46. China’s Balancing Act: Coal, Renewables and Nuclear (2/2)
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 46 of *Redefining Energy - Tech*, host Michael Barnard concludes his talk with David Fishman. David examines China's dynamic energy landsca...
45. China’s Balancing Act: Coal, Renewables and Nuclear (1/2)
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 45 of the *Redefining Energy TECH* series, host Michael Barnard invites David Fishman, a senior manager at Lantau Group. David delves into ...
44. Critical Minerals: the new Gold Rush (2/2)
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this second part, Gavin Mudd, director of the Critical Minerals Intelligence Center at the British Geological Survey, shares insights into the pivo...
43. Critical Minerals: the new Gold Rush (1/2)
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of *Redefining Energy Tech*, host Michael Barnard is joined by Gavin Mudd, director of the Critical Minerals Intelligence Center...
42. The HVDC Grid Revolution (2/2)
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Barnard concludes his conversation with John Fitzgerald, CEO of Supernode. They explore the game-changing potential of superconducting transmi...
41. The HVDC Grid Revolution (1/2)
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Barnard invites John Fitzgerald, the CEO of Supernode. John delves into the transformative potential of energy transmission technologies and t...
40: Buses - Hydrogen vs Batteries (2/2)
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this second part of the episode, Michael Raynor and Michael Barnard offer an in-depth analysis of the comparison between hydrogen fuel cell and bat...
39: Buses - Hydrogen vs Batteries (1/2)
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Michael Barnard engages in an enlightening conversation with Michael Raynor, co-author of The Innovator’s Solution and an expe...
38. Methane crisis unveiled… and how to fix it (2/2)
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 38 of Redefining Energy - Tech, Rob Jackson addresses the growing challenge of methane emissions, which are over 90 times more potent than ...
37. Methane crisis unveiled… and how to fix it (1/2)
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Jackson, Chair of the Global Carbon Project and Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute, dives into a critical discussion on methane emissions and th...
36. Climate Change, Gray Rhinos and Black Swans (2/2)
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 36 of the "Redefining Energy" series, host Michael Barnard engages Michele Wucker in a nuanced discussion about the complex nature of risk,...
35. Climate Change, Gray Rhinos and Black Swans (1/2)
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 35 of "Redefining Energy - Tech," host Michael Barnard engages with Michele Wucker, the author of *The Gray Rhino* and *You Are What You Ri...
34. Building Energy Big: Secrets to Success with Bent Flyvbjerg (2/2)
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 34 of the podcast "Redefining Energy Tech" (part 2/2), host Michael Barnard engages with Professor Bent Flyvbjerg, author of "How Big Thing...
33. How Big Things Get Done: Energy Megaprojects (1/2)
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Barnard talks with Professor Bent Flyvbjerg (part 1/2), a leading expert on megaprojects and author of "How Big Things Get Done."Flyvbjerg sha...
32. Beyond Gas: The Rise of Heat Pumps and Energy Efficiency (2/2)
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, Host Michael Barnard and Jan Rosenow, European director for RAP, delved into the multifaceted world of heat pumps and their cri...
31. Decarbonizing Tomorrow: Tackling Energy and Heating Challenges (1/2)
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, host Michael Barnard has the pleasure of speaking with Jan Rosenow, who shared incredible insights into energy policy and the c...
30: Hot Topics: Sustainable Solutions for Industrial Heating (2/2)
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest podcast episode, host Michael Barnard and guest Paul Martin dove deep into innovative solutions for industrial heat. The conversation co...
29. Electrifying the Future: Industrial Heat Redefined (1/2)
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest podcast episode, Host Michael Barnard is thrilled to have Paul Martin. Paul, a seasoned chemical engineer, share his profound insights o...
28. Blueprints for the Ocean: 3D Printing Coral Ecosystems (2/2)
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging podcast episode (part 2/2), Professor Amy Wagner Johnson shares the challenges and innovative strategies for coral reef restoration. ...
27. Reef Revival: 3D Printing Coral's Future (1/2)
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of "Redefining Energy Tech" (part 1/2) Professor Amy Wagoner Johnson, a materials scientist from the University of Illinois...
26. Autonomy in the Skies: XWing's Flight into the Future (2/2)
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second half of the discussion with Kevin Antcliff from XWing, the focus shifted to the transformative power of autonomy in aviation, exploring ...
25. From NASA to Next-Gen: Charting the Course of Electric Flight (1/2)
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a captivating episode of "Redefining Energy Tech," host Michael Barnard welcomed Kevin Antcliff, the head of product at X Wing, to discuss the tran...
24. Charting a Zero Carbon Course: Biofuel Innovations (2/2)
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful second episode, Roberta Cenni, the head of biofuels at the Maersk McKinney Mueller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, delves into the...
23. Navigating the Future: The Quest for Carbon-Neutral Seas (1/2)
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of "Redefining Energy Tech," hosted by Michael Barnard, we had the pleasure of welcoming Roberta Cenni, head of biofuels at the ...
22. Unpacking the Potential of Pumped Hydro (2/2)
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Barnard welcomes back Mark Wilson, CEO of Intelligent Land Investments of Scotland for the second half of their discussion. They embark on a d...
21. Scotland's Leap into Pumped Hydro Storage (1/2)
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest episode of "Redefining Energy Tech," where host Michael Barnard delves into the evolving world of renewable energy technology. I...
20. Power Play: HVDC's Global Impact and China's Dominance (2/2)
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Redefining Energy Tech," host Michael Barnard continues and concludes his conversation with Cornelis Plet, DNV's VP for Power Syst...
19. Currents of Change: Unravelling the Future of HVDC (1/2)
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, host Michael Barnard welcomes Cornelis Plet, Vice President for Power Systems Advisory at DNV North America. Cornelis,...
18. Harboring Change: Batteries Win & Hydrogen Lose In Container Handling (2/2)
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful second part of the episode, Michael Barnard welcomes listeners to a conversation focused on the cutting-edge topic of decarbonizing...
17. Sea Change: The Drive for Clean Energy in Maritime Logistics (1/2)
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful podcast episode, host Michael Barnard talks with his guest, Sahar Rashidbeigi, a dynamic professional working for APM Terminals, a ...
16. Clearing the Air: Bioenergy, Carbon Capture & Direct Air Capture Aren’t Solutions (2/2)
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the second half of the discussion with Dr. Joseph Romm, hosted by Michael Barnard, the conversation focuses on sustainability and the critical exam...
15. Clearing the Air: Dr. Romm on Carbon Offsets vs Real Climate Solutions (1/2)
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of "Redefining Energy Tech," hosted by Michael Barnard. Today, we have the pleasure of having Dr. Joseph Romm, a Senior Res...
14. Revolutionizing Methane Monitoring from Orbit (2/2)
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the second half of the "Redefining Energy Tech" podcast, host Michael Barnard continues his conversation with Dan Katz, CEO of Orbital Sidekick. Th...
13. Revolutionizing Methane Monitoring from Orbit (1/2)
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michael talks with Dan Katz, the CEO and co-founder of Orbital Sidekick, launcher and operator of hyperspectral imaging satellites th...
12. Powering the Future: inside NREL’s Clean Tech Revolution (2/2)
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Michael Barnard as he delves into the pressing issue of energy poverty with Trish Cozart from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory for the se...
11. Powering the Future: Inside NREL's Clean Tech Revolution (1/2)
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the world of renewable energy with Michael Barnard as he chats with Trish Cozart, the driving force behind the Innovation and Entrepreneursh...
10. Silicon Nanowires are Revolutionizing Energy Storage (2/2)
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of this intriguing discussion continues with Michael Barnard and Vincent Pluvinage discussing battery technologies and their future.They naviga...
9. Silicon Nanowires are Revolutionizing Energy Storage (1/2)
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode, host Michael Barnard welcomes Vincent Pluvinage, the physicist, inventor, and CEO of OneD Battery Sciences, discussing his d...
8. The Quest for a Carbon-Neutral Maritime Future 2/2
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Barnard welcomes back Elisabet Liljeblad, the sustainability and energy lead with Stena Teknik, for the second half of their conversation on r...
7. The Quest for a Carbon-Neutral Maritime Future 1/2
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Barnard welcomes Elisabet Liljeblad, PhD, the sustainability and energy lead with Stena Teknik, to discuss decarbonization in the maritime ind...
6. Charging Ahead: Overcoming Infrastructure Challenges in Electrifying Road Freight (2/2)
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of his conversation with David Cebon, head of the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight and professor of mechanical engineering at Ca...
5. Charging Ahead: Overcoming Infrastructure Challenges in Electrifying Road Freight (1/2)
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Redefining Energy Tech (part 1 of 2), host Michael Barnard interviews David Cebon, director of the Centre for Sustainable Road Frei...
4. Bridging Two Worlds: How Google Alumni Revolutionize Grid Orchestration (2/2)
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Barnard welcomes CEO and co-founder of Camus Energy, Astrid Atkinson, to Redefining Energy - Tech for the second half of their lengthy discuss...
3. Bridging Two Worlds: How Google Alumni Revolutionizes Grid Orchestration (1/2)
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Barnard welcomes CEO and co-founder of Camus Energy, Astrid Atkinson, to Redefining Energy - Tech for the first half of their lengthy discussi...
2. Hydrogen won’t be green if it ignores when, where and how (with Paul Martin)
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) along with Canadian, EU and other jurisdictional policies are incentivizing a transition to green hydrogen, albeit i...
1. Asian heat waves dampen enthusiasm for EU Fit for 55 and US EV tax credits (this episode is also Minutes 63)
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As heat waves bake Asia, Gerard, Laurent and Michael discuss the implications. Even at 1.2° Celsius of warming, the impacts are already very signific...
0. A New Redefining Energy Channel on Tech Is Launching With Michael Barnard Hosting
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Barnard has been researching, analyzing and publishing on the biggest hitters in decarbonization transformation for years. His multi-decade sc...