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#273 The Core Technologies of a New Power System
In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives (PEMD), exploring its pivotal role in shaping the future of energy systems and sustainability efforts. PEMD
#272 Designing Dinorwig: Inside Electric Mountain
In late 1973 the UKs Central Electricity Generating Board gained parliamentary approval to build the largest and most difficult pumped storage hydroelectric power station in its history. It was the l
#271 Pumped Storage: Australia tackles Intermittency
On the receiving end of among of the worst natural disasters in modern history, while being blessed with some of the most abundant natural resource reserves, and a developed economy, Australia sits in
#270 A Blueprint for Low Carbon Roads
In the UK, over a quarter of a million kilometers of road have been laid. From motorways and A-roads to small country lanes, every kilometer of construction comes with a big carbon cost, emitting up t
#269 The Pipeline to Net Zero
It will be just as important to upgrade pipeline networks for the energy transition, as it is the electric grid. These will carry carbon dioxide and hydrogen, along with ammonia and biogas. They will
Learning Legacy Podcast – Episode 5: How to Swim in a Sea of Data
HS2 is one of the most complex and challenging railway scheme the UK has ever undertaken. As such, it has been generating vast amounts of data across the board. Every geological survey, every design,
Learning Legacy Podcast – Episode 4: Being Safe and Inclusive Every Step of the Way
HS2 is focused not only on safety, but on overall health and wellbeing on all employees and contractors. Identifying long term risks to wellbeing is a challenge within any industry. Its a particular
Learning Legacy Podcast – Episode 3: Reducing and Reusing
HS2s place within the current climate and environment has always been its top priority. Once operational, the British-built bullet trains will provide zero-carbon journeys between the UKs two larges
Learning Legacy Podcast – Episode 2: The Blueprint and the Real Thing
Design not only encapsulates the creativity and innovation of new products, but is the main source of information for construction to take place. Episode 2 of the Learning Legacy Podcast takes a look
Learning Legacy Podcast – Episode 1: Building a Learning Legacy
The concept of the Learning Legacy programme has been around for longer than you might think. Starting at London 2012, collating and sharing knowledge, innovation, good practice and lessons learned fr