Energy Transition Solutions
Unlocking Greater Grid Capacity with Georg Rute – Gridraven | Ep 210
In this episode, Joe Batir interviews Georg Rute, founder and CEO of Gridraven, discussing the challenges of energy transmission and the innovative solutions being developed to enhance grid capacity. They explore the concept of dynamic line ratings, which can significantly increase the amount of electricity that can be transmitted through existing lines by accounting for environmental factors. The conversation highlights the importance of utilizing current infrastructure efficiently to meet growing energy demands and the potential economic benefits of these advancements.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Gridraven and Energy Challenges
03:00 Understanding Energy Transmission and Grid Congestion
06:10 The Bottleneck in Transmission Lines
08:58 Utilizing Existing Grid Capacity
11:55 Dynamic Line Ratings: The Solution
17:56 Real-World Applications and Success Stories
22:00 The Future of Energy Transmission
32:07 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
Georg’s book recommendation(s):
How Big Things Get Done by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner
The Lessons of History by Will Durant and Ariel Durant
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