Powering Sustainable Ideas

What role can grids play in delivering net zero? Hosted by Anthony Ianno, Global Co-Head of Power, Utilities and Infrastructure he is joined by Nicolas Akins, CEO American Electric Power, David Hutchen CEO, Fortis and John Pettigrew, CEO, National Grid as hey discuss the opportunities for grid operators to benefit from the decarbonization trend and changing consumption patterns, existing and emerging challenges for grids and the importance of indirect greenhouse gas emissions.

To help accelerate the energy transition, focusing on the financing of the renewable developments and the increasing role of Power Purchase Agreement ('PPAs') is key. Hosted by John Musk and Fernando Garcia, they are joined by guest speakers to discuss financing of renewable assets in areas such as PPA market dynamic, structure of PPA contracts and the impact of merchant prices. During this discussion the also discuss trends in project financing and gearing levels across renewable assets.

What are the different modes of mobility that would be most adequate for hydrogen applications and what would a reasonable adoption timeframe look like for each? Hosted by Tom Narayan and Sebastian Kuenne, they are joined by Mark Freymuller, CEO Hyundai Mobility, Daniel Chatterjee, Head of Technology Management & Regulatory Affairs, Rolls Royce, Dr. Tim Lindsey, Senior Advisor, University of Illinois and Anise Ganbold, Project Leader, Global Commodities, Aurora Energy Research to discuss the type of fuel source most appropriate for various modes of mobility.

What role can renewable fuels play to help decarbonise industries such as aviation and reach emissionstargets? Hear from host Biraj Borkhataria, Deputy Head of European Research andBrad Heffern, Equity Analyst as they are joined by special guests to discussthe growing momentum for the renewable fuels industry, the success factorsrequired and the traceability of the supply chain.

Why is carbon capture seen as a 'best of both worlds' technology and what is needed to acceleratedevelopment and reduce costs.  Hear from Biraj Borkhataria, Deputy Head of European Research and John Musk, Utilities Equity Research as they are joined by special guests to discuss how Carbon Capture, Use and Storage (CCUS) is expected to increasingly play a key role in reaching climate goals and reducing emissions in the coming decades.