Graduates, Innovators, and the Future of the UK Energy Transition with Richard Halsey | Energy Sector Heroes
Description
The energy transition brings both opportunity and challenge. Whether you’re a graduate just entering the sector, an innovator trying to scale, or an established professional navigating change, the path forward isn’t always clear. In this episode of Energy Sector Heroes, I speak with Richard Halsey, Innovation Director at the National Energy Systems Catapult, about how businesses, graduates, and innovators can find their place in shaping the energy system of the future.
We discuss how startups and established companies alike can drive progress, what it really takes to bring new energy products to market, and why building diverse skills and collaborations is essential for success.
✨ Three Takeaways You Can Apply Today
· 💡 Broaden your view of the sector: Don’t stay in one lane — build understanding across disciplines (engineering, consumer research, data, design) to open more career and business opportunities.
· 📈 Be ready to adapt and use new tools: Skills in AI, digital platforms, and agile ways of working are becoming core expectations in the energy space.
· 🤝 Value collaboration and timing: Progress often comes from working across different backgrounds — and taking opportunities when they present themselves, even if the path isn’t linear.
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