Innovate UK

HydroGenerally - Episode 7: Hydrogen for Heat

In this seventh episode, Steffan Eldred, Hydrogen Innovation Network Knowledge Transfer Manager and Jenni McDonnell MBE, Heating and Cooling Knowledge Transfer Manager from Innovate UK KTN, discuss why using hydrogen to generate heat is so important, and explore the hydrogen economy opportunities and challenges within this sector, alongside their special guest Jeff House, Head of External Affairs, Baxi Boilers.

Useful links and additional information

• The Hydrogen Economy Innovation Network is a non-competitive community and an advisory group that pools knowledge from existing hydrogen communities to validate views on the current challenges to enabling low-carbon hydrogen uptake at scale and cost.
• Innovate UK KTN’s Materials Team covers a broad scope of the materials life cycle, from feedstock, processing techniques, design and manufacture, testing, standardisation, resource efficiency and circularity.
• Explore Baxi Boilers, the organisation that our guest speaker works at.

 

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HydroGenerally - Episode 6: Waste to Hydrogen

In this sixth episode, Steffan Eldred, Hydrogen Innovation Network Knowledge Transfer Manager and Debra Jones, Chemistry Knowledge Transfer Manager from Innovate UK KTN discuss why converting waste to hydrogen is so important, and explore the hydrogen transition opportunities and challenges in this sector, alongside their special guest Rob Dent, Senior Research Engineer - Energy Linde and Application Sales Engineer at BOC UK & Ireland.

Useful links and additional information

• The Hydrogen Economy Innovation Network is a non-competitive community and an advisory group that pools knowledge from existing hydrogen communities to validate views on the current challenges to enabling low-carbon hydrogen uptake at scale and cost.
• Innovate UK KTN’s Materials Team covers a broad scope of the materials life cycle, from feedstock, processing techniques, design and manufacture, testing, standardisation, resource efficiency and circularity.
• Explore the organisations that our guest speaker work at which include Linde and BOC UK & Ireland.

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Net Zero Talk: Episode 5 - Common challenges to meeting net zero

Net Zero Places Innovation Network aims to make Net Zero in the UK a reality. We do this by supporting local/regional authorities and agencies to connect, collaborate, inform, share experiences and lessons learned, adopt innovation and to level up across the UK.

The Net Zero Talks Podcast series aims to hear from experts and Local Authorities on challenges and practical insights into different topics relating to how to achieve Net Zero in places.

In this fifth episode, Nilam Banks and Kezia Williamson from Innovate UK KTN explore what are the common challenges to meeting net zero alongside their special guests Peter Gudde, John Taylor and Paul Kemp, Energy Project Managers at Greater South East Net Zero Hub.

Hosts:

Nilam Banks | Knowledge Transfer Manager - Place, Innovate UK KTN

Kezia Williamson | Head of Place, Innovate UK KTN

Guests:

Peter Gudde, Energy Projects Manager at Greater South East Net Zero Hub

John Taylor, Energy Projects Manager at Greater South East Net Zero Hub

Paul Kemp, Energy Projects Manager at Greater South East Net Zero Hub

Useful links:

Join Net Zero Places Innovation Network Community here

Access the Greater South East Net Zero Hub

Explore the Greater South East Net Zero Hub Guides

Discover the Great South East Net Zero Hub Toolkits

 

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Net Zero Talk: Episode 4 - How can collaboration with academia support decision-makers on climate adaptation?

Net Zero Places Innovation Network aims to make Net Zero in the UK a reality. We do this by supporting local/regional authorities and agencies to connect, collaborate, inform, share experiences and lessons learned, adopt innovation and to level up across the UK.

The Net Zero Talks Podcast series aims to hear from experts and Local Authorities on challenges and practical insights into different topics relating to how to achieve net zero in places.

In this fourth episode, Nilam Banks and Kezia Williamson from Innovate UK KTN explore how collaborations with academia can support decision-makers on climate adaptation alongside their special guests Alex Rainbow, Carbon Neutral Cornwall Assessment Specialist at the Cornwall Council and Jess Dicken, Research Fellow in European Centre for Environment and Human Health at the University of Exeter.

Hosts:

Nilam Banks | Knowledge Transfer Manager - Place, Innovate UK KTN

Kezia Williamson | Head of Place, Innovate UK KTN

Guests:

Alex Rainbow | Carbon Neutral Cornwall Assessment Specialist, Cornwall Council

Jess Dicken | Research Fellow in European Centre for Environment and Human Health, University of Exeter

Useful links:

Join Net Zero Places Innovation Network Community here

Explore the Local Climate Adaptation Tool (LCAT)

 

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Geo for Earth - Episode 8: What is the role of digital twins in the transition towards a low carbon economy?

As we shift towards more weather-dependent renewable energy sources, the increased frequency of extreme weather events may have a negative impact on UK energy infrastructure. In this episode, we seek to understand the implications of this extreme weather, and explore the role that geospatial data, and in particular digital twins, play in developing a greener, and more resilient energy infrastructure.

Guests:
Lucy Kennedy - Co-founder and CEO, Spottit
Sarah Hayes - Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDo) Strategic Engagement Lead, Connected Places Catapult

Moderators: 
Suzie Imber - Space physicist, University of Leicester
Dallas Campbell - Science and technology TV presenter

Click here for the Episode 8 transcript. 

Useful links:

- Each podcast episode builds on a corresponding chapter in our newly launched report, ‘Meeting Net Zero with the Power of Place’. Click here to explore the report and get a more in-depth understanding of topics covered. - Innovate UK KTN’s Space & Geospatial team

Net Zero Talk Episode 3 - Overview of the UK Electric Vehicles Infrastructure Strategy

The Net Zero Talks Podcast series aims to hear from experts and Local Authorities on challenges and practical insights into different topics relating to how to achieve net zero in places.

In this episode, Nilam Banks explores the UK Electric Vehicles Infrastructure Strategy along with her special guests Simon Buckley, Knowledge Transfer Manager for Low Emission Mobility at Innovate UK KTN and Peter Brown, Senior Policy Advisor at the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).

Useful links:

• Join Net Zero Places Innovation Network Community here
• Explore the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles Grant schemes
• Read the UK electric vehicle infrastructure strategy
• Learn more about the Sub National Transport Bodies
• Discover the Energy Saving Trust programmes
• Read the ‘Attitudes Toward Electric Infrastructure’ Report from Britain Thinks
• Learn more about the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund

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Net Zero Talk Episode 2 - Decarbonising Buildings for Net Zero

Net Zero Places Innovation Network aims to make Net Zero in the UK a reality. We do this by supporting local/regional authorities and agencies to connect, collaborate, inform, share experiences and lessons learned, adopt innovation and to level up across the UK.

The Net Zero Talks Podcast series aims to hear from experts and Local Authorities on challenges and practical insights into different topics relating to how to achieve net zero in places.

In this episode, Nilam Banks discusses the importance for local authorities of decarbonising buildings to meet net zero, with special guests Mike Moseley, Knowledge Transfer Manager for Construction at Innovate UK KTN, and Jo Gay, Head of Climate Change at Southend City Council.

Useful links:

• Join Net Zero Places Innovation Network Community here
• Watch the ‘Heating for Net Zero’ webinar series recordings
• Explore the current Funding: Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme
• Explore the tool to support creating the approach to Net Zero: Net Zero Navigator Tool
• Find some guidance on creating a Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP)
• Find some support in building a business case for net zero projects, contacting your local Net Zero Hub
• Discover Mike Moseley's personal experience in decarbonising buildings by watching the recording of the webinar ‘Towards Zero Carbon Homes and Buildings: a Personal Journey’

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Geo for Earth - Episode 7: Can we turn the transport sector green by just developing electric vehicles?

How can we best decarbonise the transport sector, and what role does geospatial data play in this? Can things like digitisation, route optimisation or emissions monitoring impact the nature by which transport providers operate? Join our guest speakers to learn more about the biggest challenges (and opportunities!) that transport networks have, both abroad and in the UK, and how geospatial intelligence can enable the implementation of sustainable practices. 

Paul Campion - CEO, TRL 
Andreas Zachariah - Co-founder & CEO, TravelAi, EV Serious

Moderators: 

Suzie Imber - Space physicist, University of Leicester 

Dallas Campbell - Science and technology TV presenter

 

Click here for the Episode 7 transcript.  

 

Useful links:

- Each podcast episode builds on a corresponding chapter in our newly launched report, ‘Meeting Net Zero with the Power of Place’. Click here to explore the interactive report and get a more in-depth understanding of topics covered.

- Innovate UK KTN’s Space & Geospatial team

Net Zero Talk Episode 1 - What are the challenges and opportunities?

Net Zero Places Innovation Network aims to make Net Zero in the UK a reality. We do this by supporting local/regional authorities and agencies to connect, collaborate, inform, share experiences and lessons learned, adopt innovation and to level up across the UK.

The Net Zero Talks Podcast series aims to hear from experts and Local Authorities on challenges and practical insights into different topics relating to how to achieve net zero in places.

In this episode, Nilam Banks and Kezia Williamson from Innovate UK KTN explore with their special guest Patrick Allcorn, Head of Local Net Zero Team at BEIS, and Katie Greenhalgh, Environment and Net Zero Carbon Programme Lead at the Leicestershire County Council, the key challenges for local authorities in meeting net zero, and ask: what can be done to support them?

 

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Geo for Earth - Episode 5: What is the role of Nature?

What are the nature-based solutions exactly, why are they important for reducing deforestation? And what is the role of data, and in particular geospatial data, in monitoring land-use change and nature-based solutions? In this episode, our guest speakers will explore the vast topic of ‘Nature’ in tackling climate change, and why reasons why businesses should prioritise reducing their environmental and social impact.

 

Guests:

Andrew Deutz - Director, The Nature Conservancy
Victor Ohuruogu - Senior Africa Regional Manager, Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD)

Moderators: 

Suzie Imber - Space physicist, University of Leicester 

Dallas Campbell - Science and technology TV presenter

 

Useful links

- Each podcast episode builds on a corresponding chapter in our newly launched report, ‘Meeting Net Zero with the Power of Place’. Click here to explore the interactive report and get a more in-depth understanding of topics covered. 

- Innovate UK KTN’s Space & Geospatial team

 

Click here to read the episode 5 transcript.