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Public Diary

Make energy cheap again
Second edition of the public diary.
My 20-Year Marathon: A Public Diary.
The largest and most important project of my life.

Energy Talk

The Most Overlooked Invention of Our Time
Over 90,000 tall monolithic structures that cost up to £300,000, stand over 50 metres tall, and carry power for 29.9 million homes, yet they are the most overlooked innovation of our time. Pylons are simply underrated.
V2H: Can electric cars power our homes?
Introduction They say the grid can’t handle a world full of electric cars. That if we all plugged in at once, the lights would go out. But what if we’ve been thinking about this all wrong? What if electric cars aren’t a threat to the grid…but
Energy Prices Are Up—What Are You Paying For?
Ever wondered why your electricity bill keeps climbing, even though renewables are cheaper than ever?

Solar

Solar Farms in Creative Spaces
A collection of creative places solar has been deployed.
The national grid is due an upgrade.
Why the UK’s National Grid is Holding Solar Back (and how its being fixed)