Because Why Not? Floating and Airborne Wind
Today on Switched On we talk with BNEF Wind Industry Analyst Tom Harries, about floating and airborne wind power. These applications are still in their infancy but show promise. Floating turbines can ...
4 Jul 201919min
Bioplastics: Beyond recycling
Today on Switched On we talk to Dr. Julia Attwood, Head of Advanced Materials for BNEF about bioplastics. Bioplastics comprise just about 1% of the plastics market right now, but its share is growing....
3 Jul 201924min
The loud hum of air conditioning in global electricity demand
Air conditioning already accounts for 9% of electricity consumed globally, and that demand is set to grow substantially in the coming decades. While many living in hot climates need it just for comfor...
1 Jul 201926min
Bricks from mud and straw - a primer on composites and where to find them
Today we talk to Dr. Julia Attwood, Head of Advanced Materials for BNEF about composites. We see them in high-end sporting goods and automotive, but carbon fiber and other composites are starting to m...
28 Jun 201919min
5G in Cars: Is This Where We Go Autonomous?
This week on Switched On we talk with BNEF Intelligent Mobility Analyst Andrew Grant about the role of 5G in cars. It looks like baby steps as we start to see more 5G roll-outs worldwide with things l...
26 Jun 201912min
Oil Demand for Transport: Stronger for Longer
Will you still be driving an internal combustion engine vehicle in 2040? Maybe. This week on Switched On we talk to David Doherty, a BNEF senior analyst specializing in oil demand analysis. Today on ...
19 Jun 201921min
