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Best podcasts about Vattenfall

Latest podcast episodes about Vattenfall

The Evolution Exchange Podcast Nordics
Evo Nordics #579 - How Are Businesses Shaped By Security & GRC

The Evolution Exchange Podcast Nordics

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 47:24


Host Chris Hackett leads a compelling discussion on the intersection of business, security, and governance with Nordic industry experts. Carl-Johan Ekelund, Head of Security at Atea Sverige, Per Johansson, Senior Cyber Security Advisor at Tryg, Mikko Laiso, Physical Security Leader at Ramboll, and Jennie Wallin, GRC Lead at Vattenfall, explore how security and GRC practices shape organizational strategy and resilience. This episode delivers critical insights for professionals navigating compliance, risk management, and integrated security in modern, regulated business environments.

Vetandets värld
När “alla” var överens om att offra naturen för elektricitet i Sverige

Vetandets värld

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 19:26


Det här är bara utvecklingen, den får vi vika oss för! Så beskriver statsvetaren Evert Vedung den inställning som gjorde att Sverige på kort tid lyckades skapa ett överskott av elektricitet, med ett högt pris för naturen och samerna. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Programmet sändes första gången 20220830.Sveriges elhistoria är den om tidig och snabb utbyggnad av olika energislag som kunde producera el till låga priser. Om innovationer, framsynthet och långsiktighet, men också om naturvärden som offrades i moderniseringens namn. Har vi idag något att lära av den historien, när nu elproduktionen i landet behöver öka kraftigt och snabbt, för att vi ska nå klimatmålen och samtidigt ha en ekonomi i tillväxt?I tre program besöker Vetenskapsradion några olika elhistoriska platser i Sverige. I denna första del bland annat Horndal i Dalarna, som var den sydliga slutpunkten för den första kraftledningen mellan norra och södra Sverige, vilken togs i drift 1936. Horndal är än idag en stor knutpunkt för kraftledningar och inte minst därför har Google planer på att bygga ett gigantiskt datacenter där, som kommer att sluka oerhörda mängder el.Vi får också höra historien om hur det spektakulära Stora Sjöfallet i Lappland offrades för vattenkraften.Medverkande: Magnus Carlson, förvaltare Vattenfall; Kerstin Enflo, ekonomhistoriker Lunds Universitet; Lasse Wallbing, kraftverksveteran och aktiv i Porjus arkivkommitté; Lars-Erik Lindström på museet i Krångede; Evert Vedung, professor emeritus i statsvetenskap på Uppsala Universitet; Börje Forslund, lokalhistoriker från Avesta samt Bengt Söderkvist, boende i Horndal.Reporter: Mats Carlsson-LénartProducent: Björn Gunérbjorn.guner@sr.se

Studio Energie
Mikael Nordlander (Vattenfall) on HYBRIT, the development of fossil-free steel

Studio Energie

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 49:29


Call it the holy grail: producing steel without emitting greenhouse gases. In Sweden, three companies – SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall – have been working on it for years under the name HYBRITE. With a pilot plant in operation, the proof of concept has been delivered. Is the production of so-called ‘green steel' ready for scale-up? And if not, what challenges remain? To answer these questions, I'm joined by Mikael Nordlander, Director of Partnerships at Vattenfall and one of the brains behind HYBRITE.

Sveriges Marknadschefer
#16 Monica Holmvik Persdotter - Varumärkeschef på Vattenfall

Sveriges Marknadschefer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 35:29


I detta avsnitt möter vi Monica Holmvik Persdotter, varumärkeschef på Vattenfall, som delar med sig av sina insikter och lärdomar. Vi pratar bland annat om:- Hur hennes team ser ut- Vilka hennes viktigaste KPI:er är- Hur Vattenfall arbetar med Media Mix Modeling (MMM)- Balansen mellan långsiktigt varumärkesbyggande och kortsiktiga säljinsatser- Att starta ett CRM-team på Sri Lanka – från ett tomt rum med cementgolv till framgång- Hur hon ser på ledarskap och konsten att få rätt person på rätt plats- Kompetensutveckling och hur hon lyfter sitt team till nya nivåerMissa inte detta inspirerande samtal – lyssna nu!Programledare: Martin Matiesen och Sandra ModéeProducent: Peder Groth, MindpoolLänk till poddens hemsida: https://sverigesmarknadschefer.se/

De Week van Energeia
Over betaalbare energie in een vrije markt

De Week van Energeia

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 26:58


De Week van Energeia is dé nieuwspodcast voor de energieprofessional. Elke vrijdag praten redacteuren van Energeia je in ongeveer twintig minuten bij over de belangrijkste ontwikkelingen in de complexe energiewereld. Met deze week: het rondetafelgesprek in de Tweede Kamer over de vraag ‘Hoe houden we de energierekening betaalbaar?’. Aan het gesprek namen onder andere kennisorganisatie TNO, de Consumentenbond, het Nibud en energiebedrijven Essent en Vattenfall deel. Eén van de adviezen aan de Tweede Kamer: schrap de energiebelasting op elektriciteit. Over welke mogelijkheden de elf partijen nog meer zien, vertelt redacteur Katrijn de Ronde. Hoofdredacteur Wouter Hylkema licht toe wat de energie- en grondstoffentransitie te maken heeft met het onderzoek van het kabinet naar de mogelijkheid van een Derde Maasvlakte. En waarom het energiesysteem kwetsbaarder wordt voor cyberaanvallen en Nederlandse bedrijven zich daartegen moeten wapenen. Presentatie: Ilse AkkermansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vetandets värld
Kärnkraften gynnar indirekt havsörnarna vid Forsmark

Vetandets värld

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 19:30


I Forsmarksområdet i Uppland finns tre kärnkraftsreaktorer och där finns också Sveriges kanske tätaste population av havsörn. Flera faktorer tycks gynna örnarna. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Området kring kärnkraftsreaktorerna och den anläggning som ska förvara avfallet från hela det svenska kärnkraftsprogrammet i Forsmark hanteras och regleras på särskilda sätt och det verkar finnas flera faktorer i den här storskaliga satsningen på kärnkraft som har gynnat havsörnarna.Innan kärnkraftverket byggdes i början på 1970-talet minskade antalet fritidsboende i området när Vattenfall köpte upp och rev många sommarstugor. Det rörliga friluftslivet har också begränsats eftersom folk inte får röra sig hursomhelst i området av säkerhetsskäl. Det har gynnat havsörnarna som är känsliga för mänsklig störning.Eftersom kärnkraftverket har släppt ut varmvatten i kustvattnet har fiskar kunnat växa sig större och det isfria vattnet har förbättrat övervintringsmöjligheterna för sjöfågel, vilket sammantaget har gynnat födotillgången för havsörnen.Men där är inte bara gott om havsörn. Det övriga fågellivet och djurlivet är också mycket rikt, enligt forskning som har följt naturens utveckling i Forsmarksområdet i flera decennier.Reporter: Gustaf Klaringustaf.klarin@sr.seProducent: Lars Broströmlars.brostrom@sr.se

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast
Vattenfall 1.6 GW Farm, AI Learns to “Cheat”

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 34:24


Allen and Joel discuss Nylacast's article in PES Wind Magazine about corrosion solutions in offshore wind and Vattenfall's major investment in Germany's largest offshore wind farm. They also talk about MIT's strategic alliance with GE Vernova and the ethical concerns around AI in engineering. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Speaker: [00:00:00] You are listening to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast brought to you by build turbines.com. Learn, train, and be a part of the Clean Energy Revolution. Visit build turbines.com today. Now here's your hosts, Allen Hall, Joel Saxum, Phil Totaro, and Rosemary Barnes. Allen Hall: If you checked your mailbox or checked online, the new PES Wind magazine is out and it is full of great content this quarter. There's a very interesting article because we've been talking a lot about offshore wind and some of the problems with offshore wind as one of them is corrosion. Just betw between us engineers, it comes up quite a bit. Like, why are we making things outta steel that you don't need to make outta steel, why you're not making them out of plastic? And that's what, uh, the people at, uh, Nylacast engineer products are doing, um, on some hang off clamps, Joel, uh, which are traditionally really cheap clamps that are made outta steel and rust like [00:01:00] crazy. Joel Saxum: Yeah. You know, from my oil and gas offshore background, that was one of the things that was always a pain in the butt. IIRM contracts, as they call 'em, offshore inspection, repair, and maintenance. There's so much focus on coatings, paint coatings, paint coatings, and it's a special coating, and it's this, and you can only apply it during this, and everything has to be painted. And if you can't allow rust to start anywhere on an offshore facility, it's in a high corrosion environment, right? You have salt water, salt spray temperatures, it's always kind of wet. It's a marine environment. And so erosion moves very fast, right? So in the, in the oil and gas world, they started creating some things out of like HDPE, which is high density, polyethylene, plastic. Um, it's even so dense. You can mill it. It's really cool stuff. But that's what, um, the PO the kind of Nylacast engineered products is working with some of these plastic products to replace some of those components in offshore wind turbines that are a pain in the butt to maintain. So when we talk about these hang off clamps. [00:02:00] They grab the cables and other things and they, and they hold them in place in the turbine as need be. If those are made outta steel and have a coating on 'em, and you get a little bit of vibration and that coating starts to wear away or starts to get a little bit of rust, you've got a huge problem. You've gotta take the cables out, you gotta take the things off, you've gotta replace 'em. You gotta either replace them or you gotta grind on 'em and repaint them. It is a nightmare. So they're, what they're doing with these, um, uh, hang off clamps that are, you know, basically plastic instead of metallic. Or a plastic type instead of metallic is there, they're removing that need for IRM contracts in the future. Allen Hall: I think it's great. It makes a ton of sense. And I'm surprised you haven't seen more of this because, uh, nylon and and derivatives in nylon are easily recyclable. It does fit all the things that wind energy is looking for. It doesn't. Rust recyclable, easy, lightweight, simple. We need to be moving this direction. So if you haven't checked out PES Wind, you go to PS wind.

Vindkraftspodden
#32 - Jesper Borg, Vattenfall

Vindkraftspodden

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 57:03


PÅ HÖG HÖJD MED JESPER BORG!   Denna vecka gästas Vindkraftspodden av Jesper Borg O&M Manager på Vattenfall. Vi har ett väldigt intressant samtal bl.a. om Vattenfalls landbaserade vindkraftsparker, hur Vattenfall driftar sina vindkraftverk när det är negativa priser, teknikutveckling och hur jobbar de med markägare & närboende under drifttiden.    Vi får även en inblick i livet som vindkraftstekniker, hur en arbetsdag ser ut, säkerhetsfrågor, isrisker och om man kan arbeta i vindkraftverk trots höjdskräck, och mycket mera!   Programledare är Olle Hedberg & Erik Grönlund Podcasten produceras av Newera Energy

Sustainability In The Air
Why Swedavia sees fossil-free flying as a ‘license to operate'

Sustainability In The Air

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 40:43


In this episode, we speak with Lena Wennberg, Chief Sustainable Development Officer, and Therese Forsström, Head of Environmental Department at Swedavia, which owns and operates 10 airports across Sweden, connecting the country both internally and with the rest of the world.Wennberg and Forsström discuss:Swedavia's achievement of fossil-free operations in 2020 in their own airport operations, backed by committed leadership that views sustainability as a “license to operate.”Their ambitious goal to enable fossil-free domestic flights in Sweden by 2030, primarily through sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with plans to reach 10% SAF usage.Swedavia's incentive program that covers 50% of the premium cost for airlines refuelling with SAF, plus their procurement of SAF for their own business travel for the last nine years.The airport's preparations for future technologies, including charging infrastructure for electric aircraft at smaller airports and collaboration with Airbus on hydrogen infrastructure.The balancing of sustainability with operational needs in a country where air travel is essential due to the vast geography.As industry leaders working towards fossil-free aviation since long before it became mainstream, Swedavia offers a compelling example of how airports can transform environmental commitments into tangible action while maintaining operational excellence.If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Christina Cassotis, CEO of Pittsburgh International Airport, who shares her ambitious vision for transforming the airport into a sustainable aviation hub. Check it out here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Strategy for sustainability - Swedavia Swedavia allocates SEK40m for SAF incentives - SAF Investor Swedavia raises SEK 2 billion through green bond issuance to support sustainable investments and operations - International Airport Review Airbus, SAS, Swedavia and Vattenfall pave the way for hydrogen aviation in Sweden and Norway - Airbus

De Week van Energeia
Over 11.000 voetbalvelden en het stroomnet

De Week van Energeia

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 27:50


De Week van Energeia is dé nieuwspodcast voor de energieprofessional. Elke vrijdag praten redacteuren van Energeia je in ongeveer twintig minuten bij over de belangrijkste ontwikkelingen in de complexe energiewereld. Met deze week: bedrijven die transportcapaciteit op het stroomnet nodig hebben, moesten daar vorig jaar langer op wachten. Dit, ondanks de inspanningen van netbeheerders om het net uit te breiden. Dat blijkt uit het overzicht ‘De stand van de uitvoering’, van Netbeheer Nederland. Hoe het er precies voor staat met de elektriciteitsnetten in Nederland, vertelt redacteur David Duijnmayer. Hoofdredacteur Wouter Hylkema licht toe waarom de Tweede Kamer een vrijstelling wil van de CO₂-heffing voor industriële bedrijven die plannen om te elektrificeren niet kunnen uitvoeren door netcongestie. En waarom energiebedrijf Vattenfall bezwaar heeft gemaakt tegen zijn eigen vergunning voor de bouw van windpark IJmuiden Ver Bèta. Presentatie: Ilse AkkermansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Redispatch - Aktuelles aus Energiewirtschaft und Klimapolitik

Ankündigung! Wir nehmen an den FfE-Energietagen (13. - 15. Mai 2025 in München) eine LIVE-Session mit Armin Nassehi auf. Kommt vorbei! Hier geht es zur Anmeldung: FfE-Energietage - FfE Überblick: Zwischenstand der Koalitionsverhandlungen im Bereich Klima / Energie, Europäische Union genehmigt zweite Runde der Klimaschutzverträge, EU präsentiert Steel and Metals Action Plan, Auktion für Windenergie überzeichnet, BDEW veröffentlicht aktualisierte Standard-Lastprofile, Netzentgelte für das Wasserstoffkernnetz wurden auf 25 € festgelegt, SBTi überarbeitet den Corporate Net-Zero Standard, Vattenfall unterzeichnet FID für zweitgrößten Windpark der Welt Lesetipps: BDI (2025): Studie von BCG und BDI: Effizientere Energiewende kann Deutschland bis 2035 einen dreistelligen Milliardenbetrag sparen BMWK (2025): Impulspapier des Beirats zum 8. EFP des BMWK Umweltbundesamt (2025): .Stat Data Explorer Umweltbundesamt (2025): Treibhausgas-Projektionen 2025 – Ergebnisse kompakt Umweltbundesamt (2025): THG-Projektionen 2025 für Deutschland. Daten- und Modelldokumentation   Quellen: BDEW (2025): Standardlastprofile Strom BMWK (2025): Klimaschutzverträge: Europäische Kommission genehmigt novellierte Fördergrundlagen für eine zweite Gebotsrunde Bundesnetzagentur (2025): Beschlusskammern - Hochlaufentgelt für das Wasserstoff-Kernnetz European Commission (2025): A European Steel and Metals Action Plan Handelsblatt (2025): Energie: Zweitgrößter Offshore-Windpark der Welt entsteht in Deutschland Hanns König (2025): Zwischenstand Koalitionsvertrag Science Based Targets Initiative (2025): Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Public Consultation Kontakt: X (redispatch_pod), LinkedIn (Redispatch)

De Bedrijfsjurist
Aflevering 37 - Daphne Schade, Head of Legal Vattenfall NV

De Bedrijfsjurist

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 35:43


Leidinggeven aan een juridische afdeling met hart en ziel in de energietransitie⚡

The White Out - Ski Podcast
S4 E18 - Destination Nova Scotia, Where is Best to Ski Right Now, Gear Buyers Guide. + Ski News from around the Skiing World

The White Out - Ski Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 76:05


Drop us a message with any questions you may have :)The show is sponsored by Ski Weekends, offering short-break flexible ski holidays see more at skiweekends.com.The team delves into a unique brand, Woolpower, ahead of their visit to Sweden next month.They explore the best current ski conditions and offer tips for late-season skiing.A special guest, renowned ski photographer Ross Woodhall, shares his advice on how to break into ski photography.Gear Guide:Scott Airflow Women's Vest – Lightweight with D3O® technology for impact protection, perfect for intense skiing.Scott Ultimate Dryo Ripstop Men's Jacket – Durable, waterproof jacket for tough conditions.Head Supershape e-Magnum Skis – Ideal for carving enthusiasts with excellent edge grip.Sweet Protection Adaptor MIPS Helmet – Advanced MIPS technology for safety and comfort.Blizzard Anomaly 88 Skis – A versatile all-mountain ski, great for various terrains.Destination Spotlight: Cape Smokey, Nova Scotia:Discuss the development of the area, including upcoming condos and plans to grow winter tourism.Insights into the area's stunning views and summer activities, like the Cabot Trail and golf.Ski Photography with Ross Woodhall:Ski News:Snow Blindness Awareness: Warnings on UV protection, the importance of wearing proper goggles and sunglasses to prevent eye damage.Crans-Montana Unveils New Downhill Course: A preview of the newly redesigned Nationale course, set to host the 2027 Alpine Skiing World Championships.Ski Independence Wins Exceptional Service Award: A well-deserved recognition for outstanding customer service in the ski industry.Merthyr Tydfil £300M Resort Update: Plans for a new resort in Wales face challenges after a council planning setback.Freeride Skiing in the 2030 Olympics: The movement to include freeride skiing and snowboarding in the upcoming Winter Olympics heats up.Vattenfall's Wind Turbine Blade Skis: A fascinating sustainable project turning decommissioned wind turbine blades into high-performance skis.Competition Time!Win a 3-night stay at the Elizabeth Arthotel in Austria, with travel vouchers, ski passes, and equipment hire! Be sure to tune in for full details on how to enter.Links & Resources:Ski Weekends: skiweekends.comWoolpower: woolpower.seRoss Woodhall Photography: rosswoodhall.comSupport the showIn the meantime Enjoy the mountains :) And Please do leave a review as it's the only way other like minded travellers get to find us! And don't forget to check us out on the following channels inthesnow.cominstagram.com/inthesnowTikTok@inthesnowmag youtube.com/inthesnowmagfacebook.com/inthesnowTo contact us with your suggestions for further episodes at dom@InTheSnow.com / robert@ski-press.com

Le focus Éco
Henri Reboullet, PDG de Vattenfall Energies

Le focus Éco

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 7:17


Un fournisseur d'électricité et de gaz suédois Mention légales : Vos données de connexion, dont votre adresse IP, sont traités par Radio Classique, responsable de traitement, sur la base de son intérêt légitime, par l'intermédiaire de son sous-traitant Ausha, à des fins de réalisation de statistiques agréées et de lutte contre la fraude. Ces données sont supprimées en temps réel pour la finalité statistique et sous cinq mois à compter de la collecte à des fins de lutte contre la fraude. Pour plus d'informations sur les traitements réalisés par Radio Classique et exercer vos droits, consultez notre Politique de confidentialité.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

De Week van Energeia
De Clean Industrial Deal en de energiekosten

De Week van Energeia

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 19:34


De Week van Energeia is dé nieuwspodcast voor de energieprofessional. Elke vrijdag praten redacteuren van Energeia je in ongeveer twintig minuten bij over de belangrijkste ontwikkelingen in de complexe energiewereld. Met deze week: de Europese Commissie is gekomen met een voorstel voor een Clean Industrial Deal. Die moet het concurrentievermogen van de Europese industrie versterken. Prioriteit in de plannen is het verlagen van de energiekosten. Of de plannen op tijd komen voor de verzwakte industrie, vertelt redacteur Joep Westerveld. Hoofdredacteur Wouter Hylkema licht het advies van de Raad van State toe over het ontwerp-Klimaatplan 2025-2035, die zegt daarin duidelijke, richtinggevende keuzes te missen. En waarom energiebedrijf Vattenfall de verkoop van de warmtetak van het bedrijf in Nederland, Zweden en het Verenigd Koninkrijk onderzoekt. Presentatie: Ilse AkkermansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bokspanarna
188. Vilse i skogen

Bokspanarna

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 25:36


Vad döljer sig egentligen i de finska urskogarna? Blir det alltid så att den som lämnar skogen längtar tillbaka? Trakter med skogar, myrar och berg kan ha fiktiva namn men Vattenfall är på riktigt och då blir spänningen nästan olidlig. Bokspanarna söker efter spänning och kanske kärlek i de djupa skogarna. Veckans gäst: Daniela Nyström Vi tipsar om dessa böcker: Vargens unge av Johanna Holmström Polcirkeln av Liza Marklund Din vilja sitter i skogen av Mattias Timander

blir veckans skogen vattenfall vilse vargens polcirkeln johanna holmstr
Everything About Hydrogen - an inspiratia podcast
A Pipeline of Green Projects with Vattenfall Senior Partnership Manager Dr. Gökçe Mete Gascon

Everything About Hydrogen - an inspiratia podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 46:02


EAH co-hosts Christopher Jackson, Alicia Eastman and Patrick Molloy sat down with Dr. Gökçe Mete Gascon to learn more about Vattenfall activities in decarbonizing hard to abate sectors such as steel and transport including methanol and other alternative fuels. As Co-founder and Board Member of Women in Green Hydrogen, Dr. Mete is focused on steel, methanol, and infrastructure. About Dr. Gökçe Mete Gascon: Dr. Mete is Senior Partnership Manager at Vattenfall, building and maintaining strategic partnerships with industrial players, such as chemicals, steel, refineries, industrial gases and transport to jointly tackle the challenges and opportunities of decarbonization, green hydrogen and the electrification of industrial processes. Gökçe is Co-founder and Board Member of the Women in Green Hydrogen Network, Qualified lawyer, PhD, and author of 30 publications. She had over 14 years of business and strategy development, policy & regulatory analysis, leadership, project and stakeholder management experience focused on climate change, international development, carbon markets and green transformation of energy, heavy industry and minerals sectors.Prior to joining Vattenfall, she led South Pole's heavy industry transition and renewable hydrogen portfolio as Global Head of Hydrogen, designing and developing business models and project investment cases for renewable hydrogen.Previously she was the Head of Secretariat of the UN Leadership Group for the Industry Transition hosted by the Stockholm Environment Institute which explores how policy, finance and business practices in hard-to-abate industry sectors such as steel, cement, heavy duty transport and chemicals can be aligned to achieve climate neutrality.About Vattenfall:Vattenfall is one of Europe's largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat with approximately 19,000 employees. For more than 100 years, they have electrified industries, supplied energy to people's homes and modernised ways of living through innovation and cooperation. They are committed to building a future where everyone can choose fossil-free ways to move, make and live. Vattenfall seeks to become fossil free itself and looks beyond its own industry to really make a difference. Together with its partners, the Company is taking on the responsibility to find new and sustainable ways to electrify transportation, industries and heating.About Women in Green Hydrogen: Women in Green Hydrogen is a network of passionate women working in the green hydrogen sector. The vision is to increase the visibility and amplify the voices of women working in green hydrogen. The network provides a platform to connect, empower, and change.Diversity is essential for a sector that thrives on innovation and new ideas. The network works to promote the participation of women in conferences, expert talks, and relevant media to shape a more diverse and inclusive discourse in the world of green hydrogen. The goal is to build a community to foster knowledge exchange, connect women in green hydrogen, and create professional opportunities for members.WiGH organizes networking events and panels about relevant topics in green hydrogen, manage an international expert database, and offer a mentorship programme. They are also active on social media to increase visibility, promote activities and facilitate exchange. --Links:Women in Green Hydrogen https://women-in-green-hydrogen.net/Vattenfall: https://group.vattenfall.com/Books by Dr. Mete:The Energy Transitions and Future of Gas inthe EU: Subsidise or Decarbonise? (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020)https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-32614-2The Palgrave Handbook of Social License to Operate and Energy Transitions (Palgrave Macmillan,...

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast
The Global Blade Group Builds Industry Blade Knowledge

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025


Allen and Joel speak with Birgit Junker, co-founder of the Global Blade Group, a forum created to share knowledge and innovation around wind turbine blades. For over ten years, the group has been making blade information more accessible and approachable. For more information on joining the Global Blade Group, email tgbg@statkraft.com. Link to Blade Handbook - https://www.bladena.com/uploads/8/7/3/7/87379536/cortir_handbook_2019.pdf Fill out our Uptime listener survey and enter to win an Uptime mug! Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Allen Hall: Welcome to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast Spotlight. I'm your host, Allen Hall, along with my co host, Joel Saxum. Today, I'm delighted to welcome Birgit Junker, a true pioneer in wind energy blade technology and the co founder of the Global Blade Group. This organization has become the premier forum for the wind turbine blade experts to collaborate, share knowledge, and drive innovation in areas like structural design, Lightning protection and blade inspection technologies. Welcome to Uptime Spotlight. Shining light on wind energy's brightest innovators. This is the progress powering tomorrow. Allen Hall: Birgit, welcome to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast Spotlight. Birgit Junker: Thank you very much and thanks for having me. Allen Hall: I want to start off by looking back a little bit into 2013. What were some of the challenges that when farm owners were facing with Blade technology and maintenance that led you to create the global Blade group? Birgit Junker: To start with Rege from Vattenfall and I, we were relatively new on the owner operator side. And we both found that when we were speaking to our colleagues, they, their eyes just glazed over every single time we said Blade. Cause nobody knew anything about blade. When I was hired at Eon I came from from Siemens. I was hired at Eon. I was told that they didn't have blade issues. So I should expect to work about 80%, 75 percent on blades. And the rest of the time I should be spending on a drivetrain. 10 years later, when I left, there were 10 blade people. And I never ever had to look at a drivetrain. That was the attitude then. Blades were not a problem. We didn't have blade problems. Blades were like that black box that you had. You just went out there and counted that they were all there. And you listened just to make sure that there wasn't anything strange going on. And about, you 99. 9 percent of the time, nothing happened. There was nothing wrong. We even had contracts that said that blades were maintenance free. But then Reg and I started on the owner operator side. We came, we both came from OEMs. I've done catastrophic failure investigation. I've done field failures. I've done all sorts of things for what, 10 years before that. And knew that we did have blade problems. Ian just hadn't found out yet. So when I started, Reg and I, we decided that we needed to talk to one another because we couldn't talk to colleagues. Joel Saxum: Birgit, from experiences in the field I would, I want to follow up with that as a hard second. Because so many people Don't understand even today what's going on in the with blades. Like I'll give you an anecdotal problem. I was in a field doing an RCA and out there with a site supervisor who was in charge of 120 odd turbines, big wind farms in the States, right? And he was looking up. He said, yeah, those blades, he's they're just, big plastic wings in the skies. And I was like, they're not actually plastic. And he goes what do you mean?

Pragmatism in Practice
The human side of data

Pragmatism in Practice

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 40:27


When we think of data, we think about numbers and statistics, but we don't often think about people. In the second episode of our Humanizing Data Strategy series, we discuss why storytelling, empathy, and creativity are all crucial parts of a successful data strategy. This podcast is for you if you're a data leader looking to communicate and influence data strategy more effectively in your own organization. You can explore more about data gamification here.   Host: Markus Buhmann, Data Strategy Principal, Thoughtworks   Guests: Tiankai Feng, Head of Data Strategy & Governance, Thoughtworks Sebastian Kaus, Head of Data Governance, Vattenfall

Dagens story
Vattenfall: Inget beslut om kärnkraft före 2029

Dagens story

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 9:07


Vattenfall väntas besluta om de ska investera i ny kärnkraft långt efter nästa val. Men de tror sig ”veta tidigare” – om kalkylen går ihop.

Irgendwas mit Energie – der energate-Podcast
News-Update vom 7. Februar 2025 - Gemischte Ausbaubilanz der Offshore-Windkraft

Irgendwas mit Energie – der energate-Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 34:44


In dieser Woche hat die Branche der Offshore-Windparkbetreiber die Bilanz zum vergangenen Jahr vorgestellt. Dabei wurde klar: Die Ausbauziele bis 2030 werden wohl knapp verfehlt. Ron-David Heinen erklärt in der aktuellen Folge im Gespräch mit Rouben Bathke die Hintergründe. Außerdem wagt Philip Akoto einen Blick nach Skandinvaien, wo mit Equinor und Vattenfall zwei der größten Energiekonzern Europas ihre Bilanzen vorgelegt haben. Hören Sie rein!

Boyens Medien Podcast
Steuer-Bescheide, AKW-Rückbau und Sport-Podcast (KW 4)

Boyens Medien Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 24:02


Immer freitags frisch aus dem Podcast-Studio von Boyens Medien: der „Wochenblick“. Jörg Lotze und Maurice Dannenberg in „Studio 2“ schauen, unterstützt von den Reportern aus der Redaktion, auf die Themen, die Dithmarschen und die Dithmarscher bewegen. Und das sind die Themen der heutigen Ausgabe: - Von außen ist nicht viel zu sehen: Aber im früheren Kernkraftwerk in Brunsbüttel laufen die Rückbauarbeiten geräuschlos voran. Es dauert noch mindestens zehn Jahre, bis auf der Fläche, auf dem jetzt das Gebäude des eigentlichen Kernkraftwerks steht, Gras wächst. - 8800 Grundsteuerbescheide hat die Heider Stadtverwaltung auf den Weg gebracht. Für die Bürger kann das bedeuten: Einer zahlt mehr, einer weniger, und bei anderen ist der Betrag unverändert. Für die Stadt bleiben die Gesamteinnahmen gleich. - Der Eiswolf startet wieder, am 24. Januar in Dithmarschen. Er zählt zu den bedeutendsten Militär-Wettkämpfen in Europa, was auch an den internationalen Teilnehmern aus Finnland, Tschechien, Schweiz, Frankreich und Dänemark zu sehen ist. - Auch künftig werden über die Aktivregion diverse gemeinnützige Projekte gefördert, und zwar über das sogenannte Regionalbudget. - Magnus Ehlers aus dem Redaktionsteam von Boyens Medien präsentiert ab dem 27. Januar ZWOzuEINS, den ersten Sport-Podcast aus Dithmarschen. In diesem gibt es jeden Monat einen exklusiven Einblick in die Dithmarscher Sportwelt. Die Hörer lernen Spieler und Funktionäre aus einem ganz anderen Blickwinkel kennen. ZWOzuEINS erscheint immer am letzten Montag des Monats - überall, wo es Podcasts gibt, und auf boyens-medien.de. In diesem Wochenblick erzählt Magnus Ehlers über Konzept und seine ersten Gäste.

KLIMANEWS
Trump-treuer Öl-Förderer wird Chef der US-Umweltschutzbehörde. Vattenfall-Chef kritisiert Weidels Klimapolitik. Klimaneutrale Hamburger

KLIMANEWS

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 5:42


Trump-treuer Öl-Förderer wird Chef der US-Umweltschutzbehörde. Vattenfall-Chef kritisiert Weidels Klimapolitik. Klimaneutrale Hamburger Trumps Verbündeter und zukünftiger Chef der Umweltschutzbehörde glaubt an den Klimawandel, Alice Weidel tut das aber nicht und Hamburg soll schneller als geplant klimaneutral werden. Das und mehr in dieser Folge KLIMANEWS am Montag, den 20. Januar 2025 bei KLIMANEWS. Für Feedback zu dieser Folge NEU NEU NEU hier entlang! Weiterlesen: Claus Hecking: Trumps Bulldozer (Spiegel) Coral Davenport: Lee Zeldin, Trump's E.P.A. Nominee, Is Short on Environmental Experience (New York Times) Washington Post: Senate holds confirmation hearings for Treasury, EPA, other Trump Cabinet posts Martin Kuebler: Erneuerbare Energien, E-Autos & Klima: Was wird Trump tun? (DW) The New York Times: Transition Highlights: Trump's Picks Are Quizzed on Tax Cuts, Tariffs and Climate Change Zeit Online: Vattenfall-Chef rät der AfD in Energiefrage zum Faktencheck Spiegel Wissenschaft: Vattenfall-Chef wirft Weidel Ignoranz gegenüber den Fakten vor Lalon Sander: Rekordjahr für Windrad-Genehmigungen (taz) Bundesverband Windenergie: 2024: Windenergie-Rekordjahr bei Zuschlägen und Genehmigungen Süddeutsche Zeitung: Tschentscher: Akzeptanz für Klimaschutz nicht überfordern NDR: Klimaziele im "Zukunftsentscheid": Was SPD und Grüne sagen Alle Hintergründe und Infos zu unserer Vereinsgründung! Wir freuen uns über euer Feedback und Kommentare zu den Themen der Folge direkt auf Spotify, auf Instagram, Twitter oder in unserem Podcast-Telegram-Kanal. Allgemeine Anregungen oder Fragen? Schreib uns! redaktion@klimanews-podcast.de. Die täglich wichtigsten Klima-Nachrichten-Artikel findest du außerdem in unserem Hauptkanal auf Telegram. Empfehle diesen Podcast weiter! Mehr Infos findest du hier. Redaktion: Reka Bleidt (RvD), Linus Nolte Moderation: Valeria Schell Produktion und Schnitt: Simon Blieske

Asdf
115. Gråta i ett vattenfall

Asdf

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 31:04


Vi är tillbaka från lite julsemester och det blir direkt lite gött snack om bajsmackor, svordomar, vim-killens ovilja och att kommunicera med tredje part. Dessutom massor om integrationer, att ligga i fosterställning under skrivbordet, att tappa bort sig själv och självläkande fel. Stort tack till alla som ställde upp att vara med i förra årets julkalender och tack till alla som lyssnade! Om du gillar podden blir vi väldigt glada för en liten recension i iTunes eller en prenumeration på Spotify. Följ oss och säg hej på @asdfpodden på Instagram

Shortcut – Schneller mehr verstehen
Warum Strom in Deutschland so teuer ist

Shortcut – Schneller mehr verstehen

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 23:43


Grüner Strom setzt sich durch, doch ohne Atomkraft und fossile Energieträger bleiben Unsicherheiten. SPIEGEL-Redakteur Benedikt Müller-Arnold erklärt, warum Deutschland Strom importiert und was die Preise hochtreibt. Sagt uns, wie euch Shortcut gefällt. Hier geht's zur Umfrage. »SPIEGEL Shortcut« – Schneller mehr verstehen. Wir erklären euch jeden Tag ein wichtiges Thema – kurz und verständlich. Für alle, die informiert mitreden wollen. Neue Folgen von Shortcut gibt es von Montag bis Freitag auf Spiegel.de, YouTube und überall, wo es Podcasts gibt. Links zur Folge: Woher der deutsche Strom kommt – und wie viel er wirklich kostet So steht’s beim Windkraft-Ausbau Die Schattenseiten des Solar-Booms ► Host: Maximilian Sepp ► Redaktion: Kolja Fach ► Redaktionelle Leitung: Marius Mestermann, Dirk Schulze ► Produktion: Ilyass Alaoui ► Postproduktion: Kolja Fach, Philipp Fackler ► Social Media: Anna Girke ► Musik: Above Zero ►►► Lob, Kritik, Themenvorschläge? Schreibt uns: hallo.shortcut@spiegel.de +++ Alle Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern finden Sie hier. Die SPIEGEL-Gruppe ist nicht für den Inhalt dieser Seite verantwortlich. +++ Den SPIEGEL-WhatsApp-Kanal finden Sie hier. Alle SPIEGEL Podcasts finden Sie hier. Mehr Hintergründe zum Thema erhalten Sie mit SPIEGEL+. Entdecken Sie die digitale Welt des SPIEGEL, unter spiegel.de/abonnieren finden Sie das passende Angebot. Informationen zu unserer Datenschutzerklärung.

Na Podsłuchu - Niebezpiecznik.pl
Ten o pracy w Security Operations Center (NP #061)

Na Podsłuchu - Niebezpiecznik.pl

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 59:54


Gościem dzisiejszego odcinka jest Paweł Babski, obecnie szef operacji SOC w Vattenfall IT Services Poland, części międzynarodowej grupy Vattenfall, czyli jednego z największych w Europie producentów i sprzedawców energii.Vattenfall IT Services Poland jest od 2011 roku odpowiedzialne za dostarczanie usług IT dla całej Grupy w zakresie m.in: e-Mobility, Asset Software Engineering, Security Operating Center, Monitoring Operating Center, Web Teams, SCADA Wind, Internet of Things, IT International Service Desk. Spółka zatrudnia ponad 430 osób i szuka kolejnych pracowników -- zajrzyj na stronę: https://www.vattenfall.com/pracaDziś rozmawiamy o tym:* Jak samodzielnie rozpocząć budowę SOC dla własnej firmy i jakie narzędzia mogą być przydatne?* Jak różni się praca w "małym" SOC-u od pracy w SOC dla międzynarodowej grupy z lokalizacjami w różnych krajach?* Na czym polega obsługa incydentu na pierwszej, drugiej i kolejnych liniach SOC?* Co zmieniło się po wybuchu wojny?* Ilu pracowników potrzeba, aby zapewnić obsługę przez całą dobę?

Andliga Klubben
122 - Moder Jords livgivande vatten

Andliga Klubben

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 56:12


Genom Sverige rinner många stora och mäktiga älvar, de förser oss med förnybar el och ger oss fina naturupplevelser. De är också otroligt viktiga för hela ekosystemet. De är Moder Jords lymfsystem skulle man kanske kunna säga. Idag har vi bjudit in Siri Lundström, ordförande i Luleälvens Vattenråd och vice ordförande i Älvräddarna som berättar om hur vårt statliga bolag Vattenfall hanterar en av våra mest värdefulla naturresurser, på uppdrag av riksdag och regering. Siri förklarar hur vi begått våld mot Moder Jord genom att strypa våra älvar och hur vi med enkla medel skulle kunna förvalta denna fantastiska naturresurs på ett hållbart sätt, utan att göra avkall på elproduktionen. Om du blir berörd av detta avsnitt och vill engagera dig i frågan kan du gå med som medlem i Älvräddarna och/eller Luleälvens vattenråd.Kanske vill du bli en vattenväktare? Gå med i Älvräddarna och värna om ditt viktigaste vattendrag. Medverkande: Maria Dupal, Katri Kingstedt, Anders Ahlin och Siri Lundström Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wowpodden - hur du skapar magiska kundupplevelser!
Kundservice som imponerar med William Fredriksson, Customer Interaction Officer på Vattenfall!

Wowpodden - hur du skapar magiska kundupplevelser!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 30:47


Välkommen till detta avsnitt där jag möter William Fredriksson, Customer Interaction Officer på Vattenfall, som delar med sig av sina insikter kring värdet av bra kundservice och hur de skapar exceptionella kundupplevelser.Vi pratar bland annat om:

BYTES 'N' BATTERIES - Dein e-Mobility Podcast
ELECTRIC JOBS #9 - Vattenfall

BYTES 'N' BATTERIES - Dein e-Mobility Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 8:32


"ELECTRIC JOBS", die Spezialausgabe von "BYTES ‘N' BATTERIES”, möchte talentierte Fachkräfte mit visionären Unternehmen zusammenbringen, die in zukunftsträchtigen Branchen tätig sind.Angesichts des spürbaren Fachkräftemangels, der sowohl die Mobilitätswende als auch die Energiewende ins Stocken bringt, möchten wir aktiv einen Beitrag leisten, um dieses Hindernis zu überwinden. In jeder Folge von "ELECTRIC JOBS" erhalten Unternehmen die Möglichkeit, sich und ihre offenen Stellen vorzustellen! Ziel ist es, großartige Menschen mit großartigen Unternehmen zu verbinden.In dieser Folge stellt Annemarie de Jong, Head of Delivery bei Vattenfall, spannende Karrierechancen im Bereich E-Mobility vor. Sie gibt Einblicke in Vattenfalls Engagement für die Energiewende und präsentiert zwei offene Stellen – Technical Project Manager:in und Partner & Process Manager:in. Zudem erfahrt ihr mehr über die inspirierende Unternehmenskultur und die Möglichkeiten, beruflich wirklich etwas zu bewegen. Wer einen Job mit echtem Impact sucht und Teil eines innovativen Teams werden will, ist hier absolut richtig!Wir wünschen gute Unterhaltung und viel Erfolg bei der Suche nach der passenden Karrieremöglichkeit!--- WERBUNG: Der BYTES ,N' BATTERIES Podcast wird unterstützt von Hankook und iON, der globalen Reifen-Familie speziell für Elektroautos --- Special thanks to / Unser besonderer Dank gilt:Annemarie de Jong, https://www.linkedin.com/in/dejongannemarie/Hier geht's direkt zu den Stellenausschreibungen: https://careers.vattenfall.com/de/de/search-results---- Unterstützer: Hankook Tire https://www.hankooktire.com/de/de/home.html Pressemitteilung iON Reifen-FamilieBRANDS IN GREENhttps://brandsingreen.com/jobs@brands-in-green.com ---- Feedback und Anfragen: consulting@brands-in-green.com https://bytesnbatteries.de/ Instagram: @bytesnbatteries_podcast

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast
Vattenfall Invests in Germany, Octopus $2B in Offshore

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 7:22


This week on News Flash, Vattenfall invests 5 billion euros in Germany through 2028, Octopus Energy has surpassed two billion dollars in offshore wind investments, and the Asian Development Bank has secured groundbreaking sovereign guarantees for climate finance. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Pardalote Consulting - https://www.pardaloteconsulting.comWeather Guard Lightning Tech - www.weatherguardwind.comIntelstor - https://www.intelstor.comWind Energy O&M Australia Conference - https://www.windaustralia.com Welcome to Uptime News Flash. Industry news lightning fast. Your hosts, Allen Hall, Joel Saxum, and Phil Totaro discuss the latest deals, mergers, and alliances that will shape the future of wind power. News Flash is brought to you by IntelStor. For market intelligence that generates revenue, visit www. intelstor com. Allen Hall: First up, Swedish utility Vattenfall is investing 5 billion euros in Germany through 2028, showing major commitment after selling their Berlin heating business. The company plans to build 500 megawatts of solar parks and 300 megawatts of large batteries annually. Two major offshore wind parks, the Nordelake 1 and 2, will add 1. 6 gigawatts of wind capacity. And they're also investing 500 million euros in EV charging infrastructure. Wow, Phil, Vattenfall's going a little crazy in Germany at the moment. This is a big investment. Philip Totaro: Well, and it's coming at a kind of an interesting time because, there's been some, uh, hard to say whether it's mild or moderate disarray in the German government at this point particularly in terms of the level of support that is, is gonna be provided long term to, to renewables. But Vattenfall at least understands and appreciates the fact that, they've got a pipeline that, that's pretty big besides the Nordlicht 1 and 2 projects. I think they've got an additional 1. 5 gigawatts of onshore wind and or solar and, and battery pipeline That they have in, in Germany. So, they're, they're really swinging for the fences here and committing a rather large amount of capital at 5 billion Euro. So that's it, it's, again, it, it could be challenging short term timeframe, but long term they're positioning themselves to be, as big of a player in, in Germany as they, they are in some of the other markets outside of, of Sweden. Where they operate. Joel Saxum: I think a big part of this five billion euros as well as that Nordlicht one and two for 1. 6 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity, because that's just a lot of money to build that big of wind farms offshore. But when you look onshore in Germany, it's a bit harder to develop wind. You have permitting issues and those kind of things, but the tracks of land, it's not like we're here in the United States where we can put 100, 150 turbines out. The tracks of land are smaller, The setback limits are a lot bigger. They have different rules, right? It's a little operations and maintenance is a bit more difficult, more expensive because you have, it's like you have to test your lightning protection systems every two years. You, you have to have multiple ice detection systems. If you're within a certain setback of a road, there's, there's all kinds of little nuances in Germany there. But Vattenfall clearly sees the the advantages of doing some business there. And I know that Germany as a whole. Like you said, Phil, they're in a little bit of a turmoil right now, but they need it. So good on them. Allen Hall: In our second story, Octopus Energy has surpassed two billion dollars in offshore wind investment...

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast
Suzlon’s Record Quarter, Wind O&M Australia, Critical Minerals in US

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 39:50


This week, Allen Hall and Joel Saxum explore Suzlon Energy's record-breaking quarter, featuring a 5.1 GW order book and 96% earnings increase. They detail plans for the Wind Energy O&M Australia conference in Melbourne, aimed at sharing global technical expertise. Allen and Joel discuss the game-changing discovery of America's largest lithium deposit in Arkansas, and spotlight Michigan's Isabella Wind Farm project, which powers major automotive companies while generating substantial community benefits. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Pardalote Consulting - https://www.pardaloteconsulting.comWeather Guard Lightning Tech - www.weatherguardwind.comIntelstor - https://www.intelstor.comWind Energy O&M Australia Conference - https://www.windaustralia.com Allen Hall: Well, Joel, we just don't seem to have the luck of some people, I'm telling you. Because a gentleman down in North Carolina found a 20 bill laying on the ground outside of a gas station and used it to buy, of all things, a scratch off lottery ticket. And that ticket was worth one million dollars. Joel Saxum: You know, Allen, sometimes they say, you gotta play to win. And if someone, if some, by some luck of chance, you get 20 and it's not, you're playing with the house's money, then. I think that, uh, maybe we need to just keep our heads on the ground a little bit more. Allen Hall: He had the opportunity to buy all kinds of lottery tickets. I don't know if you go into a gas station in North Carolina, there's several kinds there. He couldn't find the one that he wanted. So he ended up buying just one that seemed okay. And that was the winning one. So if he had chosen the ticket that they had, the ticket that he wanted, he wouldn't be a million dollars richer. Now, the real funny thing about this is they asked this gentleman, well, what are you going to do with all that money? And it says, we are going to head straight to Golden Corral and eat everything they've got. So he's gonna spend like 40 bucks worth of it? It's hard to spend a million dollars at Golden Corral. But, however, I, it did force me to take a look at the dessert menu. Cause that's one thing about Golden Corral is that they have a lot of desserts. It's like, it's a big dessert bar thing. And If you, I will read some of these to you and go, wow, okay, this is not bad, right? Chocolate dip marshmallow skewers. Come on. I'm out on that. No way. So they have cakes and pies. They always have cakes and pies. All right. All right. Right? Pumpkin pie, peanut butter pie. The Sweet Home Carolina cake, which is popular. Uh, carrot cake. Are you a carrot cake fan? I am, but it has to have good frosting. It's gotta be a cream cheese frosting. Otherwise, I'm out. Carrot cake is an acquired taste. I think it's an American taste, weirdly enough. Now, do you want it with walnuts? No walnuts. No nuts. I want it clean and clear. And I have had one with a little bit of ginger in it that was Joel Saxum: really good. Allen Hall: Oh, the ginger is terrific in carrot cake. I have to admit, I'm a recent convert on that one because I thought, there's no reason to put ginger into a cake. What are we doing? But it is quite good. So this, this gentleman is going to be a golden corral quite a while. I wonder what the calorie intake is going to be in his life for the next couple of years. Welcome to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast. I'm your host, Allen Halladay, and I'll be joined by my Uptime co hosts after these news headlines. Vattenfall has expanded its landfill ban to include more wind turbine components b...

Energy Evolution
Why electric utilities need meteorologists

Energy Evolution

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 15:34


As more of the world's power grids are supplied with renewables, accurate weather forecasting has become an increasingly important asset for power utilities. In this episode of Energy Evolution, correspondent Camilla Naschert speaks to Malte Rieck, meteorologist at Vattenfall, about the key parameters his team is watching, how AI is becoming a sharper tool for forecasting, and how extreme weather events may change the output profile of renewables fleets in the future.   Subscribe to Energy Evolution to stay current on the energy transition and its implications.

Battery Metals Podcast
Why electric utilities need meteorologists

Battery Metals Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 15:34


As more of the world's power grids are supplied with renewables, accurate weather forecasting has become an increasingly important asset for power utilities. In this episode of Energy Evolution, correspondent Camilla Naschert speaks to Malte Rieck, meteorologist at Vattenfall, about the key parameters his team is watching, how AI is becoming a sharper tool for forecasting, and how extreme weather events may change the output profile of renewables fleets in the future.   Subscribe to Energy Evolution to stay current on the energy transition and its implications.

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast
Mingyang Ocean X Deep Dive, NASCAr VIP Contest

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 25:33


The Uptime team does a deep dive on the Mingyang Ocean X offshore turbine, exploring it's engineering features and possible effect on the offshore wind turbine market. Plus, you can wind two free NASCAR VIP tickets with Kyle Weatherman by entering at https://weatherguardwind.com/contest/! Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Pardalote Consulting - https://www.pardaloteconsulting.comWeather Guard Lightning Tech - www.weatherguardwind.comIntelstor - https://www.intelstor.com Allen Hall: Before we start the show, we have an announcement. Our favorite NASCAR driver Kyle Weatherman has two VIP tickets to the Hollywood Casino 400 NASCAR Xfinity race, and you can win these tickets. The race is held at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. On September 28th, which is a Saturday, VIP tickets include premium access to the race, the pit area and the garage. You can watch the race on pit road and hang out with Kyle Weatherman and the DGM racing team. You will need to provide your own transportation to and from the race but it'll be a great event. In order to enter this contest you need to visit weatherguardwind.com slash contest where you can enter. I'm Allen Hall and I'll be joined by the rest of the Uptime hosts after these news headlines. The UK's latest renewable auction has given a significant boost to the offshore wind sector. With a record budget of 1. 5 billion pounds, the auction awarded contracts to 131 wind, solar, and tidal projects, capable of generating almost 10 gigawatts of capacity. Notable winners include Orsted's Hornsea 4 project in Iberdrola's East Anglia two, and three projects. However, analysts note that this still falls short of the capacity needed to meet the country's target of 60 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030. The UK has reached a significant milestone in wind power generation capacity. The country has surpassed the 30 gigawatt mark of combined offshore and onshore wind installations. This milestone was achieved with the commissioning of SSE Renewable's 443 megawatt Viking Wind Farm. in Shetland this past June. According to Renewable UK, the UK's current wind capacity can meet the annual power demand of over 26 million homes and reduce carbon emissions by more than 35 million tons per year. In Sweden, Vattenfall has decided to pause the development of the Swedish Krikers Flak offshore wind power project due to unfavorable investment conditions. This project, located about 30 kilometers south of Trollberg, was estimated to generate 2. 7 terawatt hours of fossil free electricity annually. Fattenfall cited the lack of a reasonable connection point to the national grid offshore as a key factor in this decision. U. S. wind energy investment has seen a significant boost in the first half of 2024, according to Bloomberg NEF's Renewable Energy Investment Tracker. While solar investment fell by 12 percent to 26. 5 billion, wind projects secured 12 billion in funding. This surge has contributed to a 63 percent increase in total renewable energy investment in the U. S. Orsted, the Danish company developing Rhode Island's first commercial offshore wind project, has announced plans to expand its presence in the Ocean State. The company will open a new engineering, procurement, and construction hub in Providence, relocating to a 17, 000 square foot office building. Orsted also plans to double its existing 100 person workforce in Rhode Island in the coming years. Over in New Jersey, the leading light wind project is facing challenges. The company has requested a pause from the New Jersey Board of Publ...

Veckopanelen
SD skulle aldrig släppa fram Reinfeldt

Veckopanelen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 34:50


Veckopanelen med Gunnar Wetterberg, Josefin Utas och Henrik Mitelman under ledning av Magnus Thorén. Vänsterpartiets ledning slår tillbaka mot anklagelser om antisemitism inom rörelsen, Vattenfall sätter prestigeprojekt inom vindkraft på paus och miljöskandalen kring bolaget Think Pink har hamnat i rätten. Inspektörerna på IVO fintas bort av kriminella, rekommendationer kring barns skärmtid har presenterats och vem efterträder Tobias Billström som utrikesminister?

Kvartal
Veckopanelen: SD skulle aldrig släppa fram Reinfeldt

Kvartal

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 34:50


Veckopanelen med Gunnar Wetterberg, Josefin Utas och Henrik Mitelman under ledning av Magnus Thorén. Vänsterpartiets ledning slår tillbaka mot anklagelser om antisemitism inom rörelsen, Vattenfall sätter prestigeprojekt inom vindkraft på paus och miljöskandalen kring bolaget Think Pink har hamnat i rätten. Inspektörerna på IVO fintas bort av kriminella, rekommendationer kring barns skärmtid har presenterats och vem efterträder Tobias Billström som utrikesminister?

Ekot
Ekot 17:45 Vattenfall stoppar planerad jättepark för vindkraftverk

Ekot

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 20:00


Nyheter och fördjupning från Sverige och världen. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play.

Ekonomiekot Extra
Vattenfall sätter stopp för vindkraftsprojekt till havs - är det spiken i kistan för havsbaserad vindkraft?

Ekonomiekot Extra

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 8:55


Det statliga energibolaget Vattenfall pausar utvecklingen av det havsbaserade vindkraftprojektet Svenska Kriegers Flak. Enligt Vattenfall är det Sveriges mest mogna havsbaserad vindkraftprojekt och fick regeringstillstånd så sent som 2022. Vad betyder det här för havsbaserad vindkraft i stort och vad krävs för att ett projekt ska bli genomfört? Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Programledare: Petra BergmanMedverkande: Lina Kinning, ansvarig för havsbaserad vindkraft Svensk Vindenergi och Olof Wijnbladh, ekonomireporter Ekot

Ekonomiekot
Vattenfall sätter stopp för vindkraftsprojekt till havs - är det spiken i kistan för havsbaserad vindkraft?

Ekonomiekot

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 8:55


Det statliga energibolaget Vattenfall pausar utvecklingen av det havsbaserade vindkraftprojektet Svenska Kriegers Flak. Enligt Vattenfall är det Sveriges mest mogna havsbaserad vindkraftprojekt och fick regeringstillstånd så sent som 2022. Vad betyder det här för havsbaserad vindkraft i stort och vad krävs för att ett projekt ska bli genomfört? Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Programledare: Petra BergmanMedverkande: Lina Kinning, ansvarig för havsbaserad vindkraft Svensk Vindenergi och Olof Wijnbladh, ekonomireporter Ekot

Datenbusiness Podcast
#171 Mit dem Ikea-Hotdog-Trick zur Jobzufriedenheit

Datenbusiness Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 76:35


Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:46:34 +0000 https://datenbusiness.podigee.io/171-mit-dem-ikea-hotdog-trick-zur-jobzufriedenheit fd6b8e39f21f944a019f9526a9ad26e6 Data-Governance Incentivierungen bei Vattenfall Sebastian Kaus, Data Governance Lead bei Vattenfall, erzählt wie die Leute motiviert werden, sich mit dem Thema Data Governance auseinander zu setzen und was sie und das Unternehmen davon haben. Weiterführende Informationen: ► Podcast von Sebastian: https://sptfy.com/QU8m ► Vattenfall: www.vattenfall.de/ ► LinkedIn Sebastian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-kaus-54b12092/ ► LinkedIn Bernard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardsonnenschein/ 171 full Data-Governance Incentivierungen bei Vattenfall no Dr. Bernard Sonnenschein

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast
Tesla Megapacks Energize Australia, Vattenfall Bird Detection Radar, Norway and Denmark’s Ambitious Offshore Goals

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 45:04


Vattenfall is researching more bird detection methods, Norway and Denmark are setting ambitious offshore wind targets, Australia's first offshore wind projects are progressing nicely, Western Australia is using Tesla Megapacks for battery installations, and U.S. wind generation declines in 2023. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Pardalote Consulting - https://www.pardaloteconsulting.comWeather Guard Lightning Tech - www.weatherguardwind.comIntelstor - https://www.intelstor.com Allen Hall: Our friend from the UK, Derek Rutherford, ran a poll, and he sent this to me not long ago, and I just have forgotten to put it up here, but he ran a poll about what are the biscuits that are most likely to be consumed when out on a UK wind farm. And a biscuit in the United States doesn't mean anything, and a biscuit in the UK means a cookie, it's a cracker cookie, it's a common, it is a cookie, like an oatmeal cookie, that's the way I, Taste it, that's what it tastes like. There's really no equivalent in the United States. So they ran a poll, it was very interesting because there, it was a definite choice here. So there was four, rich tea, bourbon, hobnob, and fig roll. And I think I have tried fig roll it's not my thing. Philip Totaro: Chocolate digestive isn't even one of the how do, this is not a legitimate poll. I'm sorry this, if chocolate digestive is not on the list, then we have a problem. Joel Saxum: That's what we, that we eat, there's a box of them in the, in our living room right here, so again, my better half from Newfoundland they were the last British colony in Canada. So we drink tea and have digestives. Allen Hall: When you have tea, you can't have chocolate and tea. Those two just do not go together. It's so uncouth. The Queen would never do that. It's almost like gingerbread. So the survey results are really fascinating. 61 percent of your wind turbine technicians in the UK prefer hobnobs. Philip Totaro: Alright, that I believe. But again, they weren't given the option of chocolate digestives, so I still think this is not a legitimate poll. Joel Saxum: He did throw some chocolate in there because the bourbon is chocolate. It has a chocolate cream filling. , right? It's not bourbon flavored. It doesn't have bourbon in it. Philip Totaro: Although if it did, that might be number one, Joel. Joel Saxum: And when farm sites, I think that the bourbon cookie is, it's named after some like French Aristo aristocracy. Allen Hall: But I, if we're gonna ask the same question in the United States, I'm not even sure what the list would consist of. And I think that was what my, piqued my curiosity is if we're talking about cookies, we get rid of all the illicit things, right? Now we're down to Oreos, some sort of chocolate chip cookie. What else? Twinkies? Ho Hos? Joel Saxum: You got to say, you got to say what's for, what's the most popular lunch thing, right? It's going to change. Oh yeah. Yeah. Like the most popular lunch I would say probably in Texas is. Burritos or tacos? Because there's literally taco trucks that pull up to O& M buildings and sell tacos at lunchtime. Allen Hall: That's just true. See, but there's a difference in the UK because they have a break, right? There's a there's a morning tea break that happens. Yeah, like America we have to work through till dinnertime, but if you were to have a break in America Say at 10 a. m. right? You say, okay, I've been working since six. It's 10 a. m. It's black coffee. It's just black coffee. Oh, that it may be just black coffee.

Ekots lördagsintervju
Svenskt Näringslivs vd: ”Kortare arbetstid är inte lösningen”

Ekots lördagsintervju

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 34:46


Jan-Olof Jacke, vd för Svenskt Näringsliv är kraftigt emot förslaget om kortare arbetstid för att lösa dagens arbetsmiljöproblem. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Striden om arbetstiden har blivit en het politisk fråga i Sverige. Allt fler röster höjs nu för att korta arbetstiden för att folk ska klara av att arbeta hela vägen. Men enligt Svenskt Näringsliv skulle det leda till lägre BNP-utveckling och sänkt välfärd.Synnerligen dålig idéSvaret på frågan hur vi ska komma till rätta med stress och dålig arbetsmiljö handlar enligt Jan-Olof Jacke istället om att utveckla ledarskap och skapa mer flexibilitet på arbetsplatserna. Beroende på vilka parametrar som används finns flera sätt att räkna ut den totala tiden svenskar arbetar. Om man räknar med föräldraförsäkring, semester och helgdagar så ligger Sverige enligt Jan-Olof Jacke redan långt ner på listan över total arbetat tid.“Om vi redan arbetar färre timmar per år än de allra flesta så är det en synnerligen dålig idé, om vi ska ta hand om alla utmaningar vi har framför oss, att vi skulle korta arbetstiden ytterligare.” Mer statligt stöd till Sveriges kärnkraftJan-Olof Jacke har beskrivit sig som närmast besatt av frågan om Sveriges energiförsörjning och säger att vi behöver all fossilfri el vi kan få. I juni kommer Svenskt Näringsliv med två rapporter om hur kärnkraften bör finansieras. Men redan nu säger Jacke att det kan krävas mer än de statliga garantier på 400 miljarder kronor som regeringen redan utlovat i Tidöavtalet för att en utbyggnad ska bli av. Detta trots att han tidigare sagt att kärnkraften bara ska byggas ut på marknadsmässiga grunder.Både Vattenfall och regeringen har flaggat för att det kommer att behövas mer stöd för att klara kärnkraftsutbyggnaden, men Jan-Olof Jacke är minst lika angelägen att vindkraften byggs ut snabbare och där tycker han inte att politikerna har gjort tillräckligt.Oroad över ett mer protektionistiskt EUOsäkerheten i omvärlden och pandemins efterverkningar har lett till att det talas mer om självförsörjning och ekonomiskt stöd till företag inom Europa - en industripolitik som av vissa betecknas som protektionistisk. Jan-Olof Jacke förespråkar jämnare spelregler när det gäller statsstöd inom EU. Han lyfter också fram att Sverige istället kan öka sin konkurrenskraft genom regelförenkling, kortning av tillståndsprövningstider och en utbyggnad av kompetensförsörjning och infrastruktur.Gäst: Jan-Olof Jacke, vd Svenskt NäringslivProgramledare: Katarina von ArndtKommentar: Kristian ÅströmTekniker: Tor SigvardsonProducent: Stina Fischer

21 Jump Scare
House (1977) with Dawn Luebbe

21 Jump Scare

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 75:41


Watch out for that piano! And the well! And the light fixture! And the... clock? This week, we're joined by the one and only Dawn Luebbe (co-director, Greener Grass, Wayfair's "Welcome to the Wayborhood") to discuss Nobuhiko Ôbayashi's mindbending horror cult comedy House. Will we make it out alive? Only Auntie's cat Blanche knows for sure. Intro, Debate Society, To Sir With Love (spoiler-free): 00:00-27:40 Honor Roll and Detention (spoiler-heavy): 27:41-58:48 Superlatives (spoiler-heavier): 58:49-1:15:41 Director Nobuhiko Ôbayashi Screenplay Chiho Katsura, based on a story by Chigumi Ôbayashi Featuring Kimiko Ikegami, Miki Jinbo, Asei Kobayashi, Ai Matsubara, Yôko Minamida, Masayo Miyako, Kumiko Ôba, Kiyohiko Ozaki, Saho Sasazawa, Mieko Satô, Eriko Tanaka Dawn Luebbe is known for her debut feature, Greener Grass, which she wrote and directed with Jocelyn DeBoer. Variety deemed the film, “The most pleasant surprise of this year's Sundance” following its 2019 world premiere. Their screenplay was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award. It was theatrically distributed by IFC and is currently streaming on Amazon Prime and AMC. Dawn and Jocelyn have directed two episodes of TruTV's “Adam Ruins Everything.” They've made four short films which have appeared in over 100 film festivals across the globe. Most recently Dawn directed a documentary short called Dress A Cow which premiered at the SXSW film festival. She has directed dozens of commercials in the US, Mexico, and Europe for brands such as GEICO, Coca-Cola, Wayfair, and Google, as well as environmental campaigns for the organization "Science Moms" and the fossil-free hydrogen company, Vattenfall. Our theme music is by Sir Cubworth, with embellishments by Edward Elgar.  Music from House by Asei Kobayashi and Mickie Yoshino. For more information on this film, writing by your hosts (on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), and other assorted bric-a-brac, visit our website, ⁠scareupod.com⁠. Please subscribe to this podcast via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave us a 5-star rating. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Strong Source
Episode 6 with Ben Tacken

Strong Source

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 50:39


On this episode we sit down with Ben Tacken. Ben kicked off his career at Cargill, where he honed his skills over a decade before venturing into trading various commodities at Vattenfall. For the past 10 years, he has served as the Corporate Director of Purchase and Trading at DE Heus Animal Nutrition, showcasing his expertise in strategic procurement and trading operations. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights from a true industry expert.

World Economic Forum
3 shifts all effective collaborators make

World Economic Forum

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 19:35


New approaches to partnering and collaboration will be key to tackling climate action. This will require new mindsets, new systems and connecting with people and groups you might have otherwise overlooked. To better understand how collaboration is evolving, this week's episode talks to Chief Procurement Offers, leaders who do more than acquire goods and services, but who increasingly work across the business and hold a holistic perspective, exposed to everything from the bottom line to changing trade rules, innovations and shifting geopolitical contexts. They share methods they use to collaborate in new ways -- practices any leader can put to work to push climate action forward. In this episode:  Rachael De Renzy Channer, Global Head of Sustainability, Egon Zehnder  Andrea Fuder,  Chief Procurement Officer, Volvo Group  Björn Stenecker, Chief Procurement Officer, Vattenfall  Dan Bartel, Chief Procurement Officer, Schneider Electric

Future of Field Service
Vattenfall Customer Service's Prize-Winning People First Strategy

Future of Field Service

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 30:51


In this episode, Sarah welcomes Caroline Häggström Marklund from Vattenfall to discuss their award-winning people-first strategy in customer services. Caroline shares the evolution of Vattenfall's people-first approach, highlighting the shift from focusing on performance to prioritizing employee well-being. The conversation also delves into Vattenfall's achievements, including winning the Swedish Union's HBTQI award for inclusivity and earning the Great Place to Work certification. Tune in to gain valuable insights into building trust, debunking the myth of a "soft" people-first approach, and creating a workplace culture that truly puts its people first.

The Tech Blog Writer Podcast
2582: Navigating the Data Landscape With Alation

The Tech Blog Writer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 41:35


In today's episode of Tech Talks Daily, we discuss the evolving world of data and analytics with Julie Smith, the director of data and analytics at Alation, a global leader in data intelligence. With over thirty years of experience in the data industry, Julie offers a unique perspective on its transformation and the role of women in this traditionally male-dominated field. Our conversation with Julie centers around the critical theme of a people-led data transformation. She believes there is no 'one size fits all' approach to data governance and emphasizes the importance of considering the diverse needs and perspectives of people involved in these processes. Julie's insights are precious for organizations looking to balance the technical aspects of data governance with the human elements that drive its success. Julie also discusses her journey as a woman in the tech industry, highlighting the barriers that still exist for women aspiring to succeed in data and tech roles. Despite the progress made, Julie acknowledges the need for greater diversity and inclusion in the field. Her experiences provide valuable lessons and inspiration for women navigating their careers in tech and data. Much of our discussion focuses on the importance of effective communication in data management and governance. Julie highlights how data intelligence is revolutionizing various industries, from retail giants like Sainsbury's to energy companies like Vattenfall. She stresses the need for flexibility in data transformation strategies, considering organizational culture and scale factors. For those aspiring to build a career in tech and data, Julie offers sage advice. She emphasizes the importance of building confidence, the power of networking, and the value of staying true to one's authentic self. Julie's anecdote about a humorous mishap with a sat-nav on a work trip is a light-hearted reminder of the importance of human input and context in our increasingly technology-driven world. Join us in this enlightening episode as Julie Smith shares her seasoned insights on data governance, the data industry's evolution, and women's empowerment in tech. Whether you're a data professional, aspiring to enter the field, or simply interested in the intersection of technology and human dynamics, this episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration.

Vetandets värld
Så rustas Sveriges dammar inför högre flöden – men kommer det att räcka?

Vetandets värld

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 19:32


Många svenska tätorter ligger nedanför kraftverksdammar och kan vid ett dammbrott bli översvämmade. Risken är låg men nu förstärks många dammar då extrema flöden väntas bli vanligare i framtiden. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Göteborg, Umeå, Sollefteå, Luleå, Karlstad, Mora, Skellefteå – alla ligger de vid vattendrag som kommer översvämmas våldsamt om det skulle bli ett haveri på en stor damm, högt upp i respektive vattendrag.Risken är låg men dammbrott kan inte att uteslutas. När nu många stora svenska kraftverksdammar renoveras och förstärks beror det på två saker – dels börjar dammarna bli gamla, dels förväntas extrema flöden bli vanligare i framtiden.Sveriges högsta damm (125 m), den i Trängslet har dels förstärkts med mer material i själva dammvallen, dels har möjligheterna att släppa ut vatten från dammen ökats.I Lilla Edet i Göta älv ersätts den gamla kraftverksdammen med en ny.Dammen får fyra stora luckor 16x6 meter stora. Det gäller att luckorna kan manövreras i alla lägen då dessa är den enda möjligheten att släppa förbi vatten i Lilla Edet.Dammolyckan i Braskereidfoss i Norge 9 augusti 2023 berodde på att dammluckorna inte gick att öppna. Där fanns ingen alternativ utsläppsmöjlighet. Men de flesta stora dammar i Norge är försedda med ett så kallat överfallsutskov, dvs en kant vid sidan av dammen, placerad något lägre än dammkrönet, över vilken vatten kan rinna över när dammen är full – utan att luckor behöver öppnas.– Vi ska kunna köra luckorna i Lilla Edet och har reservsystem för att alltid kunna göra det, säger Yvonne Björnström, teknikchef på Vattenfall vattenkraft.– Det är bra att ha en annan lösning också, i fall det av nån anledning inte går att manövrera dammluckorna, menar Maria Bartsch som är dammsäkerhetsspecialist på Svenska Kraftnät.Medverkande: Yvonne Björnström, teknikchef på Vattenfall vattenkraft, Maria Bartsch, dammsäkerhetsspecialist på Svenska Kraftnät, Per Fektenberg, projektledare Trängslet Fortum, Johanna Pettersson, boende Älvdalen, Andreas Larsson, projektledare Lilla Edet Vattenfall Programledare: Mats Carlsson LénartProducenter: Björn Gunérbjorn.guner@sverigesradio.seCamilla Widebeckcamilla.widebeck@sverigesradio.se

FLF, LLC
Daily News Brief for Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 [Daily News Brief]

FLF, LLC

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 14:50


This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, June 27th, 2023. Fight Laugh Feast Conference - Ark Encounter This year, our Fight Laugh Feast Conference is at the Ark Encounter in Kentucky on The Politics of Six Day Creation. The politics of six day creation is the difference between a fixed standard of justice and a careening standard of justice, the difference between the corrosive relativism that creates mobs and anarchy and the freedom of objectivity, truth, and due process. The politics of six day creation establishes the authority and sufficiency of God’s Word for all of life: from what is a man or a woman, when does human life begin, and how is human society best organized? Come hear Ken Ham, Pastor Doug Wilson, Dr. Ben Merkle, Dr. Gordon Wilson, me and more, and of course a live CrossPolitic show! Mark your calendars for October 11th-14th, as we fight, laugh, and feast, with beer & psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers, our Rowdy Christian Merch, and a Sabbath Feast to wrap up the occasion. Maybe an infant baptism while we’re at it! Visit fightlaughfeast.com for more information! https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/anniversary-roe-v-wade-being-overturned-gop-rep-promotes-bill-help-expectant On anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned, GOP Rep. promotes bill to help expectant mothers On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned, Minnesota Republican Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach promoted a proposed bill titled "The HOPE Act" that promotes helping expectant mothers. "It is crucial that women are supported when facing an unexpected pregnancy, which is why I have introduced The Health, Opportunity, Protecting Life, Education (HOPE) Act, which improves access to prenatal telehealth care, supports positive alternatives to abortion, and improves access to information for expectant mothers, providing tangible ways to help women feel confident during and beyond their pregnancy," Fischbach wrote in an opinion piece published by The Hill. On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, ending the constitutional right to abortion and allowing individual states to decide for themselves on whether to restrict or allow abortions. The HOPE Act would provide funding for grants and other activities related to maternal care. It would also establish informed consent and parental notification requirements for abortion providers. "The HOPE Act creates a pilot grant program to provide support and equipment like blood pressure monitors, scales, and portable fetal heart rate monitors to community health providers," Fischbach wrote. "Increasing telehealth options gives expectant mothers the flexibility they need to receive the care they deserve." It would also prohibit any government funding going to Planned Parenthood. https://www.foxnews.com/media/bud-light-sponsors-toronto-pride-parade-naked-men-children Bud Light sponsors Toronto Pride parade attended by naked men, children Bud Light is serving as an official sponsor of the Toronto Pride parade, where video footage shows naked men standing around and riding bicycles in clear view of children attending the event. The footage, captured by Beth Baisch of the Post Millennial, shows dozens of attendees riding past a large cheering crowd. The fully naked bikers, some covered in paint or tattoos, wave back at the crowd. One naked man high-fives an onlooker while another peddles a recumbent bike with a gold blow-up swan adorned around his neck. A second video shows a group of naked men with hats standing in a circle amidst the crowd. Several children walk past the group of men with their families. Another clip shows a person wearing a giant penis costume that covers his entire head. The camera captures a young girl sitting in a stroller and staring toward the phallic-costumed individual. Other videos show a group of naked men playing and rinsing themselves off alongside a fountain surrounded by kids. Meanwhile, a stage, clearly adorned with Bud Light branding, featured scantily clad dancers wearing fishnets, nipple stickers and strange sock-like masks. The company's website notes that this year's sponsorship is representative of a longstanding partnership with the Pride event. "Bud Light Canada has been a proud partner of Pride Toronto for the last 10 years. This year, we're commemorating this milestone with Pride Toronto by featuring them on our can design, as well as continuing as the official beer sponsor of the festival," the beer brand's website states. According to the website, Bud Light Canada also provides $100,000 to various organizations that support the LGBTQUA2S+ community across Canada and has created a range of commemorative Pride beer cans to celebrate the collaboration. The partnership comes nearly three months after Bud Light received massive backlash for partnering with trans activist Dylan Mulvaney. The decision angered consumers and the brand saw a significant decrease in sales, resulting in billions of dollars in lost market value. In early April, Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth attempted to douse the flames with a lengthy statement to customers. "We never intended to be part of a discussion that divides people. We are in the business of bringing people together over a beer," he said in part. "My time serving this country taught me the importance of accountability and the values upon which America was founded: freedom, hard work and respect for one another. As CEO of Anheuser-Busch, I am focused on building and protecting our remarkable history and heritage." Despite losing business, Bud Light continued to anger customers for co-sponsoring an "all-ages Pride event" in Flagstaff, Arizona, on June 17. The party, called "Pride in the Pines," included drag queens and other performers, and listed Bud Light as one of the companies sponsoring the June 17 event. (Bud Light was initially mentioned prominently in one of the posters.) The event is listed as a "family festival event" and a family-friendly, "safe space" for all visitors. https://www.foxnews.com/us/colorado-springs-club-q-nonbinary-shooting-suspect-pleads-guilty-murder-charges Colorado Club Q 'nonbinary' shooter sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to murder Club Q shooting suspect Anderson Lee Aldrich was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to murder and attempted murder charges during an arraignment hearing Monday morning, avoiding the prospect of a public trail just seven months after the deadly Colorado attack. Aldrich, who public defenders have said identifies as nonbinary and prefers to be described using they/them pronouns, is accused of fatally shooting five people and wounding 17 others at the LGBTQ+ nightclub Club Q in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Nov. 19, 2022. The suspect, whom the judge referred to as "Mx. Aldrich" during Monday’s arraignment hearing, accepted a plea agreement for a life sentence without the possibility of parole in exchange for pleading guilty to five counts of first-degree murder. Aldrich also pleaded guilty Monday to 46 counts of attempted murder in the first degree. The suspect pleaded no contest to felony and misdemeanor charges of bias-motivated crimes. "Because of the evidence presented I believe there is a high probability of being convicted at trial to those counts, and so I am pleading no contest or nolo contendere," Aldrich told the court Monday, explaining the no contest plea. In an interview from jail, Aldrich reportedly admitted to The Associated Press to being on a "very large plethora of drugs" and abusing steroids at the time, expressing regret for the attack and adding that suggesting the shooting was motivated by hate was "completely off base." In court hearings earlier this year, law enforcement testified that Aldrich ran a neo-Nazi website and used gay and racial slurs while gaming online, while the defense countered that Aldrich's sometimes abusive mother forced the suspect to frequent LGBTQ+ clubs. Two veterans out at Club Q reportedly helped thwart the attack by disarming Aldrich, who was beaten by patrons and displayed a bruised and bloodied face in his initial mugshot and court appearance. Aldrich was facing more than 300 state counts, including murder and hate crimes. The Justice Department is also considering pursuing federal hate crime charges, according to a senior law enforcement official who spoke to the AP. However, the charges against Aldrich were thrown out in July 2022 after Aldrich's mother and grandparents, the victims in the case, refused to cooperate with prosecutors, evading efforts to serve them with subpoenas to testify, according to court documents unsealed after the shooting. Other relatives told a judge they feared Aldrich would hurt the grandparents if released, painting a picture of an isolated, violent person who did not have a job and was given $30,000 that was spent largely on the purchase of 3D printers to make guns, the records showed. Aldrich was released from jail then and authorities kept two guns -- a ghost gun pistol and an MM15 rifle – seized in the arrest. But there was nothing to stop Aldrich from legally purchasing more firearms, raising questions immediately after the shooting about whether authorities should have sought a red flag order to prevent such purchases. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/nearly-half-bee-colonies-died-2023 Nearly half of honey bee colonies died in 2023 after three tumultuous years From April of last year to April of this year, 48% of honey bee colonies prematurely died off. University of Maryland and Auburn University have collaborated with nonprofit Bee Informed to track and report on managed bee colonies every year since 2007. Last year saw losses of 48%, the previous year’s loss was 39%, and the year before that, it was 50.8%. The average loss over the last 12 years is 39.6%. The cause of these losses is a mix of the parasitic mite, varroa destructor, which helps spread viruses between bees, increased use of pesticides, which inhibit the bee's ability to stave off diseases, and dramatic changes in the environment. When it becomes warmer than usual during the winter, bees will leave their colonies to begin pollinating many of the crops we eat, as well as other plants, but when the weather chills again, the bees die off. Still, the most commonly reported cause of death during the winter was the varroa. During the rest of the year, the most common report revolved around issues with the queen bee. "High levels of losses do not necessarily result in a decrease in the total number of colonies managed in the United States because beekeepers can replace lost colonies throughout the year," the report read. This report comes from a self-reported survey of 3,006 beekeepers from across the United States who collectively manage 314,360 colonies, the majority of which are commercially operated. This is only 12% of the estimated 2.70 million managed honey-producing colonies in the country in 2022, per the report. The collaboration, known as "the Bee Informed Partnership," is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving honey bee colony health in particular. https://www.conservativereview.com/unable-to-rely-on-wind-and-solar-sweden-ditches-100-renewable-target-and-bets-big-on-nuclear-power-2661896744.html Unable to rely on wind and solar, Sweden ditches 100% renewable target and bets big on nuclear power The Swedish parliament determined last week that in order to ensure the country has a "stable energy system," it will have to abandon its goal of "100 per cent renewable electricity production by 2040." To satisfy electricity demand, which is set to double to around 300 TwH by 2040, Sweden's right-of-center government announced June 20 that it would instead lean more heavily on nuclear energy and subsidize the construction of new nuclear plants — plants green-lit in 2016 but sidelined for fear they would be too expensive, reported Reuters. The country, home to just over 10.5 million people, presently has three nuclear plants with six nuclear reactors in commercial operation. The state-owned Vattenfall aims to bring the tally up to eight reactors and refurbish extant facilities. While Sweden's heightened nuclear focus is consistent with the country's commitment to shifting entirely off fossil fuels in a way that doesn't altogether cripple the nation, this bullishness on carbon-free nuclear power represents a significant about-face on atomic energy, which the country decided in a 1980 referendum to phase out. Swedish support for nuclear energy is presently at a record high of 56%, up from 42% in 2022, reported Bloomberg. The jump in support has been attributed in part to the energy crisis that overwhelmed Europe in concert with the invasion of Ukraine and the revelation that renewable energies are not tenable as alternatives. A 2021 study published in the journal Nature Communications indicated, "If future net-zero emissions energy systems rely heavily on solar and wind resources, spatial and temporal mismatches between resource availability and electricity demand may challenge system reliability." The researchers indicated that "the most reliable renewable electricity systems are wind-heavy and satisfy countries' electricity demand in 72-91% of hours ... Yet even in systems which meet >90% o demand, hundreds of hours of unmet demand may occur annually." These lost hours could prove too dear in a country where temperatures routinely drop below freezing several months out of every year. Even the former energy minister for the defeated leftist Social Democratic Party, was cognizant of the country's strained energy situation, warning last August of "strains on the power system this winter," both in terms of outages and high prices. The U.S. Department of Energy indicated that nuclear energy is the most reliable energy source on this side of the Atlantic Ocean. Each nuclear reactor typically produces the same amount of power as 431 utility-scale wind turbines or 3.1 million solar panels. According to the Swedish government, roughly 75% of its electricity comes from hydroelectric (43%) and nuclear (31%) power. 16% of the electricity comes from wind power. Approximately 9% comes from combined heat and power plants, largely powered by biofuels. Solar energy has yet to crack 1% of total supply. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svan-tesson of the Moderate Party said, "We need more electricity production, we need clean electricity and we need a stable energy system." Since wind and solar won't cut it, "This creates the conditions for nuclear power," said Svantesson.

Daily News Brief
Daily News Brief for Tuesday, June 27th, 2023

Daily News Brief

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This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, June 27th, 2023. Fight Laugh Feast Conference - Ark Encounter This year, our Fight Laugh Feast Conference is at the Ark Encounter in Kentucky on The Politics of Six Day Creation. The politics of six day creation is the difference between a fixed standard of justice and a careening standard of justice, the difference between the corrosive relativism that creates mobs and anarchy and the freedom of objectivity, truth, and due process. The politics of six day creation establishes the authority and sufficiency of God’s Word for all of life: from what is a man or a woman, when does human life begin, and how is human society best organized? Come hear Ken Ham, Pastor Doug Wilson, Dr. Ben Merkle, Dr. Gordon Wilson, me and more, and of course a live CrossPolitic show! Mark your calendars for October 11th-14th, as we fight, laugh, and feast, with beer & psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers, our Rowdy Christian Merch, and a Sabbath Feast to wrap up the occasion. Maybe an infant baptism while we’re at it! Visit fightlaughfeast.com for more information! https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/anniversary-roe-v-wade-being-overturned-gop-rep-promotes-bill-help-expectant On anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned, GOP Rep. promotes bill to help expectant mothers On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned, Minnesota Republican Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach promoted a proposed bill titled "The HOPE Act" that promotes helping expectant mothers. "It is crucial that women are supported when facing an unexpected pregnancy, which is why I have introduced The Health, Opportunity, Protecting Life, Education (HOPE) Act, which improves access to prenatal telehealth care, supports positive alternatives to abortion, and improves access to information for expectant mothers, providing tangible ways to help women feel confident during and beyond their pregnancy," Fischbach wrote in an opinion piece published by The Hill. On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, ending the constitutional right to abortion and allowing individual states to decide for themselves on whether to restrict or allow abortions. The HOPE Act would provide funding for grants and other activities related to maternal care. It would also establish informed consent and parental notification requirements for abortion providers. "The HOPE Act creates a pilot grant program to provide support and equipment like blood pressure monitors, scales, and portable fetal heart rate monitors to community health providers," Fischbach wrote. "Increasing telehealth options gives expectant mothers the flexibility they need to receive the care they deserve." It would also prohibit any government funding going to Planned Parenthood. https://www.foxnews.com/media/bud-light-sponsors-toronto-pride-parade-naked-men-children Bud Light sponsors Toronto Pride parade attended by naked men, children Bud Light is serving as an official sponsor of the Toronto Pride parade, where video footage shows naked men standing around and riding bicycles in clear view of children attending the event. The footage, captured by Beth Baisch of the Post Millennial, shows dozens of attendees riding past a large cheering crowd. The fully naked bikers, some covered in paint or tattoos, wave back at the crowd. One naked man high-fives an onlooker while another peddles a recumbent bike with a gold blow-up swan adorned around his neck. A second video shows a group of naked men with hats standing in a circle amidst the crowd. Several children walk past the group of men with their families. Another clip shows a person wearing a giant penis costume that covers his entire head. The camera captures a young girl sitting in a stroller and staring toward the phallic-costumed individual. Other videos show a group of naked men playing and rinsing themselves off alongside a fountain surrounded by kids. Meanwhile, a stage, clearly adorned with Bud Light branding, featured scantily clad dancers wearing fishnets, nipple stickers and strange sock-like masks. The company's website notes that this year's sponsorship is representative of a longstanding partnership with the Pride event. "Bud Light Canada has been a proud partner of Pride Toronto for the last 10 years. This year, we're commemorating this milestone with Pride Toronto by featuring them on our can design, as well as continuing as the official beer sponsor of the festival," the beer brand's website states. According to the website, Bud Light Canada also provides $100,000 to various organizations that support the LGBTQUA2S+ community across Canada and has created a range of commemorative Pride beer cans to celebrate the collaboration. The partnership comes nearly three months after Bud Light received massive backlash for partnering with trans activist Dylan Mulvaney. The decision angered consumers and the brand saw a significant decrease in sales, resulting in billions of dollars in lost market value. In early April, Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth attempted to douse the flames with a lengthy statement to customers. "We never intended to be part of a discussion that divides people. We are in the business of bringing people together over a beer," he said in part. "My time serving this country taught me the importance of accountability and the values upon which America was founded: freedom, hard work and respect for one another. As CEO of Anheuser-Busch, I am focused on building and protecting our remarkable history and heritage." Despite losing business, Bud Light continued to anger customers for co-sponsoring an "all-ages Pride event" in Flagstaff, Arizona, on June 17. The party, called "Pride in the Pines," included drag queens and other performers, and listed Bud Light as one of the companies sponsoring the June 17 event. (Bud Light was initially mentioned prominently in one of the posters.) The event is listed as a "family festival event" and a family-friendly, "safe space" for all visitors. https://www.foxnews.com/us/colorado-springs-club-q-nonbinary-shooting-suspect-pleads-guilty-murder-charges Colorado Club Q 'nonbinary' shooter sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to murder Club Q shooting suspect Anderson Lee Aldrich was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to murder and attempted murder charges during an arraignment hearing Monday morning, avoiding the prospect of a public trail just seven months after the deadly Colorado attack. Aldrich, who public defenders have said identifies as nonbinary and prefers to be described using they/them pronouns, is accused of fatally shooting five people and wounding 17 others at the LGBTQ+ nightclub Club Q in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Nov. 19, 2022. The suspect, whom the judge referred to as "Mx. Aldrich" during Monday’s arraignment hearing, accepted a plea agreement for a life sentence without the possibility of parole in exchange for pleading guilty to five counts of first-degree murder. Aldrich also pleaded guilty Monday to 46 counts of attempted murder in the first degree. The suspect pleaded no contest to felony and misdemeanor charges of bias-motivated crimes. "Because of the evidence presented I believe there is a high probability of being convicted at trial to those counts, and so I am pleading no contest or nolo contendere," Aldrich told the court Monday, explaining the no contest plea. In an interview from jail, Aldrich reportedly admitted to The Associated Press to being on a "very large plethora of drugs" and abusing steroids at the time, expressing regret for the attack and adding that suggesting the shooting was motivated by hate was "completely off base." In court hearings earlier this year, law enforcement testified that Aldrich ran a neo-Nazi website and used gay and racial slurs while gaming online, while the defense countered that Aldrich's sometimes abusive mother forced the suspect to frequent LGBTQ+ clubs. Two veterans out at Club Q reportedly helped thwart the attack by disarming Aldrich, who was beaten by patrons and displayed a bruised and bloodied face in his initial mugshot and court appearance. Aldrich was facing more than 300 state counts, including murder and hate crimes. The Justice Department is also considering pursuing federal hate crime charges, according to a senior law enforcement official who spoke to the AP. However, the charges against Aldrich were thrown out in July 2022 after Aldrich's mother and grandparents, the victims in the case, refused to cooperate with prosecutors, evading efforts to serve them with subpoenas to testify, according to court documents unsealed after the shooting. Other relatives told a judge they feared Aldrich would hurt the grandparents if released, painting a picture of an isolated, violent person who did not have a job and was given $30,000 that was spent largely on the purchase of 3D printers to make guns, the records showed. Aldrich was released from jail then and authorities kept two guns -- a ghost gun pistol and an MM15 rifle – seized in the arrest. But there was nothing to stop Aldrich from legally purchasing more firearms, raising questions immediately after the shooting about whether authorities should have sought a red flag order to prevent such purchases. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/nearly-half-bee-colonies-died-2023 Nearly half of honey bee colonies died in 2023 after three tumultuous years From April of last year to April of this year, 48% of honey bee colonies prematurely died off. University of Maryland and Auburn University have collaborated with nonprofit Bee Informed to track and report on managed bee colonies every year since 2007. Last year saw losses of 48%, the previous year’s loss was 39%, and the year before that, it was 50.8%. The average loss over the last 12 years is 39.6%. The cause of these losses is a mix of the parasitic mite, varroa destructor, which helps spread viruses between bees, increased use of pesticides, which inhibit the bee's ability to stave off diseases, and dramatic changes in the environment. When it becomes warmer than usual during the winter, bees will leave their colonies to begin pollinating many of the crops we eat, as well as other plants, but when the weather chills again, the bees die off. Still, the most commonly reported cause of death during the winter was the varroa. During the rest of the year, the most common report revolved around issues with the queen bee. "High levels of losses do not necessarily result in a decrease in the total number of colonies managed in the United States because beekeepers can replace lost colonies throughout the year," the report read. This report comes from a self-reported survey of 3,006 beekeepers from across the United States who collectively manage 314,360 colonies, the majority of which are commercially operated. This is only 12% of the estimated 2.70 million managed honey-producing colonies in the country in 2022, per the report. The collaboration, known as "the Bee Informed Partnership," is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving honey bee colony health in particular. https://www.conservativereview.com/unable-to-rely-on-wind-and-solar-sweden-ditches-100-renewable-target-and-bets-big-on-nuclear-power-2661896744.html Unable to rely on wind and solar, Sweden ditches 100% renewable target and bets big on nuclear power The Swedish parliament determined last week that in order to ensure the country has a "stable energy system," it will have to abandon its goal of "100 per cent renewable electricity production by 2040." To satisfy electricity demand, which is set to double to around 300 TwH by 2040, Sweden's right-of-center government announced June 20 that it would instead lean more heavily on nuclear energy and subsidize the construction of new nuclear plants — plants green-lit in 2016 but sidelined for fear they would be too expensive, reported Reuters. The country, home to just over 10.5 million people, presently has three nuclear plants with six nuclear reactors in commercial operation. The state-owned Vattenfall aims to bring the tally up to eight reactors and refurbish extant facilities. While Sweden's heightened nuclear focus is consistent with the country's commitment to shifting entirely off fossil fuels in a way that doesn't altogether cripple the nation, this bullishness on carbon-free nuclear power represents a significant about-face on atomic energy, which the country decided in a 1980 referendum to phase out. Swedish support for nuclear energy is presently at a record high of 56%, up from 42% in 2022, reported Bloomberg. The jump in support has been attributed in part to the energy crisis that overwhelmed Europe in concert with the invasion of Ukraine and the revelation that renewable energies are not tenable as alternatives. A 2021 study published in the journal Nature Communications indicated, "If future net-zero emissions energy systems rely heavily on solar and wind resources, spatial and temporal mismatches between resource availability and electricity demand may challenge system reliability." The researchers indicated that "the most reliable renewable electricity systems are wind-heavy and satisfy countries' electricity demand in 72-91% of hours ... Yet even in systems which meet >90% o demand, hundreds of hours of unmet demand may occur annually." These lost hours could prove too dear in a country where temperatures routinely drop below freezing several months out of every year. Even the former energy minister for the defeated leftist Social Democratic Party, was cognizant of the country's strained energy situation, warning last August of "strains on the power system this winter," both in terms of outages and high prices. The U.S. Department of Energy indicated that nuclear energy is the most reliable energy source on this side of the Atlantic Ocean. Each nuclear reactor typically produces the same amount of power as 431 utility-scale wind turbines or 3.1 million solar panels. According to the Swedish government, roughly 75% of its electricity comes from hydroelectric (43%) and nuclear (31%) power. 16% of the electricity comes from wind power. Approximately 9% comes from combined heat and power plants, largely powered by biofuels. Solar energy has yet to crack 1% of total supply. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svan-tesson of the Moderate Party said, "We need more electricity production, we need clean electricity and we need a stable energy system." Since wind and solar won't cut it, "This creates the conditions for nuclear power," said Svantesson.