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"Is it a feature, or is it a bug? And I think we could say it's both. It's part feature, it's part bug."

Way back in 2014, renewable power generation curtailment was a nascent issue, while the hybridisation of renewables was still a novel concept. Today, both are commonly found across the wind and solar sectors.

On this episode of Energy Enablers, David is joined by Jan Cornillie, Director of Advisory Services at 3E. They discuss why renewable energy projects are being sited in less-than-optimal locations, which is exacerbating curtailment challenges.

"Battery storage can deliver a solution where you actually master the solution. You can install it, you can learn how to operate it, and you can learn how to fix your problem with grid curtailment."

The problem is exacerbated by current electricity market designs and regulations that lag behind technological advancements. Flexible grid connections, responsive regulatory incentives, and clear price signals are crucial for effectively managing variable renewable energy.

Technical solutions are emerging to manage the peaks and troughs of supply and demand. Hybrid renewable energy projects (wind, solar, storage) are becoming common. Decentralised solutions empower developers and consumers with greater energy system control.

"Without tripling of renewables, we will not stop global warming. Even with tripling of renewables, it will take a bit more than that."

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"I am definitely seeing a pivot in how sustainability and decarbonising organisations have been talked about in terms of value rather than just regulation."

Even for those of us in the energy sector, the energy transition is a tricky business. But there is one thing that's clear to everyone, from big companies to individual homes: switching to low-carbon energy is good for the planet and good for your wallet.

On this week’s episode of Energy Enablers, Gerard Gallagher, EY Global Sustainability Leader — Clients & Industries, explains how businesses are increasingly driven by opportunities like cost-efficiency and innovation, rather than just regulation, in their approach to energy transition and decarbonisation.

"I'm a big fan of taking all of the complexity out there and thinking about those three phases of measure, plan, and act."

Gallagher identifies three steps businesses should take when discussing their decarbonising strategies: measurement, planning, and action.

He then highlights the need for "hyper-collaboration" across a business and with external stakeholders to get the full buy-in to decarbonisation efforts.

"Sustainability has got a new best friend. It's capitalism."

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It's widely known that solar power is the fastest-growing clean generation technology, and for good reason. For the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector, securing stable, low-cost electricity and its green credentials are key drivers in the uptake of new capacity.

On Energy Enablers this week, David is joined by Leandro Netz, Head of European Sales at Solnet, a Dutch solar equipment and services provider. They discuss how and why the C&I sector wants to adopt solar amid trade tensions and supply chain concerns. Netz also tells us how SMEs can take advantage of all the benefits solar can provide.

Leandro and Solnet will be at the Intersolar Event in Berlin in early May, so you can hear more from them there. Remember to join the conversation on the FORESIGHT app.

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