Sound of Green - Stories from Denmark's green transition

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  Energy without borders - A story of interconnectors

  Energy without borders - A story of interconnectors

  E09

  30:45

  In this episode of the Sound of Green podcast, we explore the potential of increased grid and market interconnectivity through the case of Viking Link: the world’s longest power cable connecting the UK and Denmark. Listen to the episode and get insights from key actors such as Michael C. Hjorth, Chief Commercial Officer at NKT, Kristoffer Böttzauw, Director of the Danish Energy Agency and Rebecca Sedler, Managing Director of Interconnectors at the UK energy company National Grid. How do you create an energy supply that is both green, affordable and secure all at the same? As the geopolitical events of the past few years have shown, it is an ideal that’s difficult to uphold. However, those same events have also made it clear that we can’t let the flow of renewable energy be constrained by borders if we want to see the green energy transition through. To be sure, distributing energy across borders and connecting both grids and markets requires a complex level of collaboration – one that Denmark has long succeeded in. For more information and case material on interconnectors: https://stateofgreen.com/en/focus-areas/energy-distribution-and-integration/

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  Local solutions, global impact - A story about sub-national climate action

  Local solutions, global impact - A story about sub-national climate action

  E08

  35:08

  In this episode, we speak with Mark Watts from the C40 network, Sophie Hæstorp Andersen, Lord Mayor of Copenhagen, Pelle Bournonville from Realdania, and Louise Koch from Grundfos. Together, we explore how cities are taking the lead in the race to net-zero. Today, cities are home to over half of the world’s population and are responsible for 70% of greenhouse gas emissions. As they increasingly grapple with the adverse effects of climate breakdown, they represent a critical unit to mobilise in the green transition. Yet, amidst these challenges, pioneering cities around the world are forging a path towards a sustainable future for their communities and the planet. And Danish cities and municipalities are making historic contributions to that endeavour. For more information and case material on green cities, visit https://stateofgreen.com/en/publications/?focus_areas=112,108

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  Green investments are good investments - A story about green financing

  Green investments are good investments - A story about green financing

  E07

  31:05

  In this episode, we explore why it is not just imperative, but also lucrative to invest in the global green transition.  It’s not news that the world urgently needs to transform energy systems and reduce CO2 emissions, increase climate resilience and protect biodiversity to secure a sustainable and liveable planet. What is sometimes forgotten though, is that these needs come with an initial hefty price tag.  Download our free publication on green financing to learn more: https://stateofgreen.com/en/publications/financing-the-green-transition/

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  The Danish way of doing COP - A story of public-private partnerships

  The Danish way of doing COP - A story of public-private partnerships

  E06

  27:45

  When Denmark goes to the COP, both public and private actors come along to advocate for green progress. While the fight against climate change holds many uncertainties, it’s abundantly clear that strong partnerships between public and private actors are a crucial part of the solution. And the COP offers a unique opportunity for those partnerships to be fostered and exercised. Read more about public-private partnerships at https://stateofgreen.com/en/

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  Fueling the future with green hydrogen - A story of Power-to-X

  Fueling the future with green hydrogen - A story of Power-to-X

  E05

  34:07

  In this episode, we explore why green hydrogen and power-to-x is a natural next step in the journey towards a future powered by renewable energy. There’s no doubt that renewable energy has been and continues to be our most important vehicle in the global green transition. Around the world, wind turbines and solar cells are increasingly powering our everyday lives - from heat pumps to electric vehicles, the need for clean energy is on the rise now more than ever. But as we’ve touched upon before in this podcast, there are parts of our society for which direct electrification is not a feasible solution. Find more information on power-to-x and green hydrogen in our publication: https://stateofgreen.com/en/publications/green-hydrogen-is-danish-hydrogen/