10-Minute Climate Podcast

Why do we need batteries: How batteries are changing the energy game

How does the grid know you're about to boil the kettle or turn the light on?
Why did Coronation Street cause a power surge?
And how are China keeping renewable energy fun?
This week, Tony and Max discuss the groundbreaking role of batteries in reducing emissions and revolutionising the energy grid. They highlight how batteries store renewable energy from wind and solar, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and saving 4% of the UK’s power emissions in 2025. The conversation also touches on advancements in battery technology, the rapid decline in prices, and the future of electric vehicles. They debunk myths about battery shortages and environmental concerns, emphasising the rapid progress in energy storage and the shift towards renewables.
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What is energy: a brief history

Welcome to 10-Minute Climate. The podcast powered by Beaverbrook Energy
In our first episode, Max and Tony take you through a brief history of energy, what it is, where it's come from and why they love it. 
We learn that the bicycle changed everything, why we can't just stop consuming energy, and how the oil industry saved the whales (sort of).
We trace its evolution from the Industrial Revolution to the present day. We discuss the transformation of human work through machines and energy, highlighting how energy powers everything from agriculture to transportation. We explore the historical significance of oil, particularly Standard Oil’s monopoly and the shift from coal to oil, driven by innovations like the steam engine and turbine. We also discuss the vulnerability of global systems, dependent on fossil fuels, and the potential of renewable energy, such as solar power, as a more sustainable future.
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Recorded at London Podcast Studios: 
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Music:
"Upbeat Rock Happy" is 100% no copyright royalty free upbeat rock track by Infraction

Welcome to 10-Minute Climate

Welcome to 10-Minute Climate. The podcast powered by Beaverbrook Energy
Climate and energy are changing absolutely everything in our world. With 70 years in the industry between them, Max and Tony are looking to break down some of the issues and bring it home as to what it means to you. 
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Visit Beaverbrook Energy: https://www.beaverbrook.energy
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Max Aitken
Tony Slade
 
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Recorded at London Podcast Studios: 
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Music:
"Upbeat Rock Happy" is 100% no copyright royalty free upbeat rock track by Infraction.