EP.196 Alice Delahunty on the Importance of Energy Networks in the Transition to Net-Zero

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In this episode of Energy Unplugged, we are delighted to welcome Alice Delahunty, President of National Grid Electricity Transmission, in conversation with Rebecca McManus, Senior Associate and our Renewables Lead for the European Power Markets Research team. The discussion focuses on the importance of energy networks in the transition to Net-Zero in the UK and other European power markets.

Alice is responsible for developing, building, maintaining, and operating the electricity transmission network in England and Wales, playing a critical role in enabling and delivering against the UK government’s Net-Zero commitments. Prior to this, she held a number of senior roles at E.ON, including Head of Operations for the offshore wind business.

Main topics include the following:

• What are the challenges and opportunities for the UK and wider European energy networks as part of the energy transition?
• What is The Great Grid Upgrade and, specifically, what is its impact on offshore wind networks connection?
• How do we address the UK’s green skills gap and develop the future Net-Zero workforce?

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