70: Mike Barnard Discusses HVDC and The Future of Electric Grids

A Climate Change with Matt Matern - A podcast by Matt Matern's Environmental Advocacy Podcast

Michael Barnard of The Future Is Electric discusses his shift from tech to climate solutions, advising on sustainable investments. He emphasizes scalable solutions like wind, solar, and storage over nuclear power. Highlighting HVDC's potential for efficient electricity transmission, he criticizes US political constraints on infrastructure.  On hydrogen, Barnard points out inefficiencies in production and storage, advocating for battery technology advancements and innovations in battery recycling to meet future energy needs.