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EPRI Current

EPRI Current examines key issues and new R&D impacting how the world makes, moves, and uses energy. Each episode features insights from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), the world’s preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization. Episodes also feature the practical expertise of energy industry leaders on a variety of topics and technologies that are shaping the global energy future. Learn more at www.epri.com

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52. What is the AI EFFECT on Europe’s Power Industry?

EPRI Current ·

2025/05/22

The AI EFFECT project aims to establish a European Testing and Experimentation Facility (TEF) for the energy sector to develop, test, and validate AI applications. Funded by Horizon Europe, the project addresses the integration of AI into critical energy infrastructures to optimize operations, reduce costs, enhance resilience, and support decarbonization efforts.This episode of the EPRI Current examines AI's role in improving efficiency, smart grids, generation, distribution, and customer tools

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51. Lights out! Understanding the Iberian Peninsula...

EPRI Current ·

2025/05/12

More than 52 years after EPRI was born as a result of a massive North American blackout, EPRI Current host Samantha Gilman speaks with Eamonn Lannoye, Director, EPRI Europe and Sean McGuiness Senior Technical Executive, EPRI Europe, to discuss the recent power blackout in Spain, Portugal and parts of France. The whole system went down in five seconds. What do we know about why it happened? What do we not yet know, and why can it take time to fully understand the root causes? Are observers

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50. We’re at DistribuTECH Talking Microgrids!

EPRI Current ·

2025/04/24

Recorded live from the show floor at DistribuTECH 2025 in Dallas, this episode of the EPRI Current examines microgrids and how utilities are using them to explore back-up power availability to improve system reliability. Jackie Baum from EPRI and Ryan Boudreau from Hydro One networks discuss the challenges and opportunities for microgrids in local communities with host Samantha Gilman in the DistribuTECH studio.Guests: Jackie Baum, Sr. Manager DERMS & Microgrids, EPRI Ryan

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21:05

49. Powering Europe’s Future: Innovation Through...

EPRI Current ·

2025/04/02

Host Samantha Gilman explores the energy innovation landscape in Europe with her guests Consuelo Fierro from National Grid, and Mark McGranaghan from EPRI. They discuss the prevalent innovation culture driven by EU and UK-funded projects, European innovation working groups and initiatives, the challenges and successes of National Grid's innovation efforts, and the transformative impact of AI on the energy sector.Guests: Consuelo Fierro, Project Manager at Innovation Management Office,

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48. Battery Energy Storage Safety: From Cells to Systems

EPRI Current ·

2025/03/19

Join EPRI experts Stephanie Shaw and Lakshmi Srinivasan of EPRI’s Energy Storage research area, and Southern Company’s Kieran Claffey to learn how research, risk assessment and analysis continues to improve the safety of battery storage technology and operations. As battery storage energy grows across the globe, with the vast majority of deployments being lithium ion, what have we learned about the safety of battery storage as both a source and as part of a larger electric system? Find out more

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47. Just Keep Swimming: New Tech Enables Fish...

EPRI Current ·

2025/03/06

Teach a person to fish, and they’ll teach the rest of us how to innovate to preserve the species. Hydropower is one of the world’s oldest low-carbon sources of electricity generation. And as long as there have been dams, there have been migrating fish needing to swim upstream past to spawn. Join EPRI Current host Samantha Gilman and her three guests as they discuss testing the new Fishheart fish passage technology in North America. Developed by fishermen in Finland, the technology was tested in

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22:51

46. The Quantum Challenge: Pioneering Fusion Technology

EPRI Current ·

2025/02/12

In this episode we explore how quantum computing could help solve key fusion hurdles—from plasma control to materials engineering—bringing us closer to a commercially viable fusion reactor.Join host Samantha Gilman and EPRI experts Diana Grandas, Emma Wong, and Dr. Charlyne Smith as they discuss EPRI’s work in fusion innovation, the intersection of quantum mechanics and energy research, and what’s needed to push fusion from the lab to the power grid. Also discussed: the @EPRINews 2025 Quantum

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45. Harvesting Energy and Crops: Exploring Agrivoltaics

EPRI Current ·

2025/01/29

In this episode, EPRI experts examine a new corner of the energy industry: agrivoltaics. Agrivoltaics is when solar PV panels are installed above crops so that the same land can be simultaneously used for energy and food production.Learn from EPRI experts, Terry Jennings and Bailee Neary, on how EPRI is helping utilities explore this emerging practice. Plus, you’ll hear an overview of agrivoltaics today, and where it may go in the future thanks to AI. Learn more in this recent EPRI Journal

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44. Best of 2024: From AI to Electric Trucks

EPRI Current ·

2025/01/13

Welcome to our first podcast episode of 2025. We’re taking a look back at 2024 and sharing the highlights. You’ll hear segments from several episodes providing insights from industry experts and addressing topics such as AI and cyber security, electrification, nuclear innovation, and the future of the energy workforce. Join us as we reflect on the best from 2024 and get ready for an exciting lineup of new EPRI Current episodes in 2025. Listen in every other week as we bring you the latest research,

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43. Harnessing the Wind: The Future of Offshore Energy

EPRI Current ·

2024/12/10

In this EPRI Current episode, host Bill Florence is joined by experts Curtiss Fox, Nikolay Dimitrov, and Clément Jacquet, who share insights on global offshore wind development, the HIPERWIND project, and other initiatives. Discussions highlight the industry’s goals, challenges, technologies, and the importance of reducing uncertainty and cost and underscores the holistic approach and integrated design required to optimize offshore wind energy for future scalability.Guests: Dr. Curtiss Fox,

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42. From the Gulf: Powering the Future

EPRI Current ·

2024/11/26

In this EPRI Current podcast episode, host Samantha Gilman speaks with the head of the GCCIA, Eng. Ahmed Ebrahim and EPRI’s SVP Daniel Brooks to discuss how the two organizations are collaborating to bring the needed research, insights, and technologies to the Gulf and to the broader energy global energy sector.Recorded on-site at “Powering the Future Toward Net Zero” forum in Dammam, Saudi Arabia hosted by EPRI, GCCIA, GO15 and MED-TSO, guests discuss global collaboration and the future of

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41. Empowering Energy Citizens: A New Era in Europe’s...

EPRI Current ·

2024/11/13

Europe is leading the way in citizen-driven energy transformation. Through new projects like @ENPOWER, #CreteValley, and #EUDream, Europeans are exploring new ways to take charge of their energy use. These EU-funded projects are designed to empower local communities to produce and manage clean energy, aiming for an inclusive, resilient energy transition.In the newest EPRI Current podcast episode, host @BillFlorence speaks with @EleniKanellou @Dr_Julia_Blanke and @Mário_Teixeira_Couto about their

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40. From Reactors to Roles: The Future of Nuclear Power

EPRI Current ·

2024/10/22

In this celebration of Nuclear Science Week, we invited two chief nuclear officers to chat about what inspired their interest in the nuclear industry, their career paths, opportunities for people to join, and the how the industry is rising to the challenge of increasing demand for carbon-free nuclear power. Tune in to hear about the opportunities available for people in the industry with and without college degrees from engineers to radiation protection technicians to security officers to

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39. AI and Generative AI: Potential Cybersecurity...

EPRI Current ·

2024/10/10

AI and generative AI are transforming the energy industry but also bringing new cybersecurity challenges. In the newest EPRI Current podcast episode, experts from EPRI and NVIDIA discuss AI's benefits and ways to combat potential cybersecurity threats to critical energy infrastructure.Guests: Jason Hollern, EPRI cybersecurity technical executive, and Marc Spieler, Senior Managing Director for Energy with NVIDIA. Links and Resources: Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI in the Energy

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38. Electrifying the Future of Fleets

EPRI Current ·

2024/09/19

Join EPRI Current host, Samantha Gilman, and guests Britta Gross, EPRI’s Director of Transportation, and Daimler Truck’s Diego Quevedo, Charging Infrastructure Sr. Engineer & Utilities Lead, as they discuss the status of electric transportation in the fleet industry and how the grid is preparing for the increased demand and interconnection. Hear what Daimler Truck is trying to accomplish by 2030 and what the challenges they’re seeing with fleet adoption .And what are the challenges, and

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37. How Innovative R&D at EPRI’s Laboratories...

EPRI Current ·

2024/09/05

In this episode of the EPRI Current, Bill Florence is joined by EPRI's Dr. John Shingledecker and Diedrich Golden of Capital Power. The discussion revolves around the specialized research conducted at EPRI's principal labs, including materials testing, high voltage testing, and advanced manufacturing. Both experts highlight the unique strengths of EPRI's applied R&D, the importance of inter-lab collaboration, the value provided to EPRI's members and the broader energy sector, and some real-world

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36. H2EDGE: Developing a Qualified Workforce for the...

EPRI Current ·

2024/08/22

In this episode of the EPRI Current, Bill Florence and guests discuss the ambitious goals and initiatives of The Hydrogen Education for a Decarbonized Global Economy (H2EDGE) initiative, a program currently aimed at developing and training the emerging hydrogen industry workforce through a combination of professional development activities and targeted instruction at the university level. The conversation explores the importance of decarbonizing the energy system by 2050, the role of hydrogen as a

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35. Industrial Clusters: How Cooperation Can Empower...

EPRI Current ·

2024/08/07

In this episode of the EPRI Current, host Bill Florence leads a discussion with Sean Bushart and Jonathan Oxley on the concept of industrial clusters and their critical role in achieving decarbonization goals. They explore the historical emergence of industrial clusters, exemplifying the Humber region in the UK, and discuss the economic and technological aspects of these clusters in advancing clean energy initiatives. The conversation highlights the importance of public-private partnerships,

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34. Host to Host: Reflecting on the Global Forum for...

EPRI Current ·

2024/07/25

In this episode of The EPRI Current, hosts Samantha Gilman and Bill Florence are joined by guest hosts Dan Moneghan and Wynter McGruder to discuss the recent GFNI (Global Forum for Innovation) event in Miami. They cover the experiences of hosting a special podcast series, exploring global perspectives, and addressing grand challenges in the nuclear industry.Links and Resources: Learn more at https://www.globalnuclearinnovation.com/ EPRI website https://www.epri.com/ More episodes

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Ambition Into Action - From the FAA to the NRC:...

EPRI Current ·

2024/07/19

Join host Dan Moneghan and his guest Abby Smith for this episode recorded live from the Global Forum for Nuclear Innovation. Abby shares experiences leading safety and regulatory change at the FAA to manage new technology. Many of these approaches can apply to the emerging technologies and innovation in the nuclear industry. Hear what worked!Links and Resources: Learn more at https://www.globalnuclearinnovation.com/ EPRI website https://www.epri.com/ More episodes

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