In this episode, Alice Harrison is joined by Simran Minhas and Oliver Warren to discuss the growing demand for electricity amid varying levels of political commitment to decarbonization. It's a complex time that is driving significant developments in both renewables and conventional power, the energy transition is creating synergies between these sectors, but intrinsic challenges still persist. 

The conversation delves into Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), the necessity of balancing the grid, and the large-scale deployment of solar and onshore wind. They also explore the impact of data centers and the AI revolution on energy demand, the ongoing role of coal, and the importance of conventional power sources to ensure reliability when renewable sources are not available. Listen now to find out more.