Is it Time to End Subsidies for Wave and Tidal Energy?

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The war with Iran: what does the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz mean for global energy?

Tanker traffic dries up, oil, gas and fertilizer prices soar, and the world holds its breathThe Strait of Hormuz has long been discussed as one of the single greatest vulnerabilities in global energy supply. Now the risk has become reality. Host Ed Crooks is joined by Amy Myers J ...  Show more

Are VPPs really a viable solution for easing strain on the grid? Tesla say yes, and they have big plans

VPPs – virtual power plants – continue to spark heated debate. Are they genuinely a fast, affordable way to add capacity to the grid? Or are they an overhyped concept that falls apart when electricity systems are under stress? To find out, host Ed Crooks welcomes Colby Hastings, ...  Show more

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