Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of Climate Confident, I’m joined by John Sturman, Managing Director at NatPower UK, for a frank and fascinating conversation on the future of grid decarbonisation, battery storage, and the technologies reshaping the global energy landscape.
We cover a lot of ground — from why the UK is leading the charge in battery storage, to how AI will play a central role in managing complex, distributed energy systems. John also sheds light on the huge untapped potential in maritime decarbonisation and explains why reforming grid infrastructure and planning permissions is now critical if we’re serious about hitting net zero.
🔋 Why battery storage is essential to replacing fossil fuels
⚡ The grid bottleneck and how we fix it
🌍 What it really takes to decarbonise a national energy system
🚢 Why ports and shipping are the next big climate challenge
🧠 How AI could bring cheaper, smarter energy to us all
This is one of our most technical deep dives yet — but packed with practical insight, policy perspective, and a solid dose of realism.
💬 Let me know in the comments - what’s your take on grid reform or long-duration storage?
👇 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more expert insights every week.
🎧 Prefer to listen? Find the Climate Confident Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform: [insert podcast link]
🔗 Learn more about NatPower: natpower.co.uk
📱 Connect with John on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/john-sturman-a283646
#climatechange #energytransition #batterystorage #netzero #renewableenergy #cleantech #griddecarbonisation #futureofenergy #AIinEnergy #maritimedecarbonisation
In this episode of Climate Confident, I’m joined by John Sturman, Managing Director at NatPower UK, for a frank and fascinating conversation on the future of grid decarbonisation, battery storage, and the technologies reshaping the global energy landscape.
We cover a lot of ground — from why the UK is leading the charge in battery storage, to how AI will play a central role in managing complex, distributed energy systems. John also sheds light on the huge untapped potential in maritime decarbonisation and explains why reforming grid infrastructure and planning permissions is now critical if we’re serious about hitting net zero.
🔋 Why battery storage is essential to replacing fossil fuels
⚡ The grid bottleneck and how we fix it
🌍 What it really takes to decarbonise a national energy system
🚢 Why ports and shipping are the next big climate challenge
🧠 How AI could bring cheaper, smarter energy to us all
This is one of our most technical deep dives yet — but packed with practical insight, policy perspective, and a solid dose of realism.
💬 Let me know in the comments - what’s your take on grid reform or long-duration storage?
👇 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more expert insights every week.
🎧 Prefer to listen? Find the Climate Confident Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform: [insert podcast link]
🔗 Learn more about NatPower: natpower.co.uk
📱 Connect with John on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/john-sturman-a283646
#climatechange #energytransition #batterystorage #netzero #renewableenergy #cleantech #griddecarbonisation #futureofenergy #AIinEnergy #maritimedecarbonisation
