Episode 62: Liz Allan and Paul Jewell - Flexibility, Efficiency and Balancing Infrastructure Development with the Future Growth of Electric Vehicles

Electric Evolution

Episode 62: Liz Allan and Paul Jewell - Flexibility, Efficiency and Balancing Infrastructure Development with the Future Growth of Electric Vehicles.
Liz Allan speaks to Paul Jewell, System Development manager at National Grid Electricity Distribution. Paul provides his observations on implementing smart meters, tracking energy usage, and the increase in electric vehicles and heat pumps. They uncover Paul's collaborative efforts with other operators to share research, develop standardised substation solutions, and revolutionise the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. They also explore the future of infrastructure planning and the importance of preparing for the growing demands of the electricity industry in our journey towards a greener, more sustainable future.
Paul Jewell Bio:
Paul Jewell is a veteran of the electricity industry, witnessing its transformation from nationalisation to privatisation. He has observed the split between supply companies and network operators, resulting in a more efficient and competitive market. One of the exciting developments he has seen is the government's commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, with a roadmap focusing on decarbonising heating, transport and utilising electricity as the clean energy source of the future. After three decades in the industry, Paul is amazed by the continuous advancements and upcoming opportunities for electricity in the UK and has become deeply involved in the industry's positive changes and innovative developments.
Paul Jewell Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-jewell-4aaa83262/
Episode Keywords:
Supply chain, ordering and delivering equipment, cabling, site development, electricity demand, reserving capacity, connection surgeries, distribution network operator, new technology, smart meters, energy usage, innovation, electric vehicle adoption, motor service station, electricity industry, customers, decarbonisation efforts, electric vehicle chargers, efficient transactions, Department of Transport, maritime sector, aviation sector, ships, shore power, zero emissions, transportation hubs, packaged electricity, Take Charge project, innovation funding, research sharing, standardised substation, off-street parking, motorway service areas, Project Rapid, substations for housing estates, demand capacity, decarbonisation, rail network, branch lines, renewable electricity, green hydrogen, electric car charging stations, replicating solutions, net zero emissions, flexibility.
Episode Hashtags:
#BuildingTheFuture, #PoweringTransportation, #StandardisingSubstations
#DecarbonisingHeating, #ChargingAhead, #InnovationInEnergy
#PreparingForElectricVehicles, #ConnectingTheDots, #RenewableRevolution
#ElectrificationNation
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