Since its foundation 2006 Energy Futures Lab has hosted an annual lecture on relevant, timely energy topics from world leading figures from the world of academia, industry and politics.


Nuclear - at the core of the energy transition, December 2022

 

Nuclear - at the core of the energy transition

On 7 December 2022, Energy Futures Lab hosted Ian Funnell, Chair of the National Nuclear Laboratory for the Energy Futures Lab Annual Lecture. Ian spoke about current developments in nuclear energy and how the future of nuclear science can benefit today's society.

Watch the recording here

The Urgency of the Global Energy Transition(s) in a Post COVID-19 World Order, October 2021

Dr Kandeh Yumkella

The Urgency of the Global Energy Transition(s) in a Post COVID-19 World Order
On 19 October 2021, Energy Futures Lab hosted Dr Kandeh Yumkella, an internationally renowned consultant and distinguished development economist who served almost two decades in the United Nations system, including as Under-Secretary-General and Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All. Dr Yumkella presented some of the outcomes of the first UN High-Level Dialogue on Energy in almost 40 years and discussed their implications for global energy transitions. Watch the recording here.

The Energy System Transition: In Real Time, September 2020

Roisin QuinnThe Energy System Transition: In Real Time
On 24 September 2020, Energy Futures Lab hosted Roisin Quinn, Head of National Control and Chief Engineer at National Grid ESO. Roisin spoke about the UK's Net Zero target and what it means for the operation of the GB power system and share reflections on managing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on electricity demand.
Watch the recording here.

Grid solutions - Transforming electricity networks to enable the energy transition, March 2019

Dr Vera SilvaGrid solutions - Transforming electricity networks to enable the energy transition
On 26 March 2019 Energy Futures Lab hosted Dr Vera Silva the Chief Technology Officer of GE Grid Solutions for the Energy Futures Lab Annual Lecture.
There is a video recording of the lecture available online.

Electricity’s expanding role in the era of climate change, May 2018

Ulrich SpiesshoferElectricity’s expanding role in the era of climate change
On May 8 Energy Futures Lab hosted Ulrich Spiesshofer, CEO of ABB, for the institute's Annual Lecture.
Recorded 8 May 2018

There is a video recording of the lecture available online.

Grand transition, digital revolution and new energy realities, June 2017

Prof Christoph FreiDr Christoph Frei presented the Energy Futures Lab Annual Lecture 2017, Grand transition, digital revolution and new energy realities. He discussed how the energy transition has the potential to change the way in which we produce and consume energy.

There is a video recording of the lecture available online.

Global energy policy challenges, innovation and the catapult, March 2016

Nick WinserNick Winser presented the Energy Futures Lab Annual Lecture 2016, Global energy policy challenges, innovation and the catapult. He discussed global energy policy challenges, innovation and the role the Catapult can play.

There is a video recording of the lecture available online.

Practical Paths to Paris: Unleashing the Green Economy, January 2015

Sir David King Sir David King presented the Energy Futures Lab Annual Lecture 2015, Practical Paths to Paris: Unleashing the Green Economy. The talk focussed on the need for surge in research activity switch the global economy away from its present reliance on fossil fuels.

There is a video recording of the lecture available online.

The future of energy in passenger vehicles, June 2014

Wolfgang Epple Dr Wolfgang Epple presented the Energy Futures Lab Annual Lecture 2014, The future of energy in passenger vehicles. The talk discussed the various merits and challenges of these pathways for global CO2 reduction from passenger car use, and presented various solutions and discuss some of the major business and commercial considerations.

There is a video recording of the event available online.

Exploring Alternative Futures - Shell Scenarios, March 2013

Ed Daniels Ed Daniels presented the Energy Futures Lab Annual Lecture 2013, Exploring Alternative Futures - Shell Scenarios.  The talk discusses Shell's forecasts for energy supply up to 2100 and introduced the newly-published scenarios and some of the plausible, alternative views of the future that consider long-term trends in economics and energy supply.

More sustainable power generation technologies, March 2012

Charles Soothill Charles Soothill presented the Energy Futures Lab Annual Lecture 2012, More sustainable power generation technologies. The talk addressed some of the scenarios we can forecast and tried to measure the outcomes and the necessary research and development from the standpoint of Alstom, a major supplier of power generation equipment world wide in fossil, nuclear and renewable.

An audio recording of the event can be found online as well as the slides from the talk [PDF].

Global trends in clean energy investment, March 2011

Michael Liebreich Michael Liebreich presented Energy Futures Lab Annual Lecture 2011, Global trends in clean energy investment. The talk provided an in-depth look at the flow of money into the energy sector: where it is coming from, where it is going, and what is driving it – as well as looking at some of the macro- and microeconomic trends that hold the key to the future of the world’s energy system.

The road map to 2050, December 2009

Steve Holliday Steve Holliday presented the annual Energy Futures Lab lecture 2009, The road map to 2050. The talk looked at how world of 2050 will be vastly different from the one we know today. It covered the need for dramatic change to create a world in which energy efficiency and affordability go hand in hand with sustainability and security of supply.

There is an audio recording of the event which you can listen to online.

Sustainable, Secure, Affordable Energy, December 2008

Ed Miliband Ed Miliband MP presented the Energy Futures Lab Annual Lecture 2008, Sustainable, Secure, Affordable Energy. This was Mr Miliband's first major speech on energy as Secretary of State for the Department of Energy and Climate Change. You can read more about the event and a transcript of the speech here.

Securing Our Energy Future, November 2007

Sir Roy Gardner Sir Roy Gardner presented the Energy Futures Lab Annual Lecture 2007, Securing Our Energy Future. Sir Roy talked about the challenges of ensuring that future generations will be able to enjoy adequate supplies of affordable energy. He covered the need for international co-operation and, in that context, argued that a single, liberalised European energy market is essential. He also highlighted his concerns about the skills gap within the energy industries and will explain why he believes that talented young people should see energy as an exciting career choice.

Changing Energy, November 2006

Paul Goldby Dr Paul Golby presented the Energy Futures Lab Annual Lecture 2006, Changing Energy. The event was preceded by a showcase of the energy research undertaken at Imperial College london.