Today the Unlocking the Energy Trilemma podcast is one year old, and we celebrate this first anniversary with a Special Episode, the number 14th, where Ravi and JAM debate about the geopolitical shift in the Energy Sector due to Trump's election.

They will share the Challenges and Opportunities of Trump's Energy Agenda. Is it a Boom or a Backfire?

Sonia Dunlop (CEO of the Global Solar Council) discusses the impressive growth of solar power, highlighting the new global milestone in installed capacity. She explores the future of solar energy, addressing challenges like grid flexibility and storage, while emphasizing the need for innovative solutions to integrate solar into power grids. Sonia also touches on the importance of policy frameworks, technological collaboration, and the potential of long-duration energy storage in achieving a sustainable energy future. This insightful conversation outlines the path forward for solar energy and the global energy transition.

Brad Harkavy (VP of Product at Oracle Energy & Water) speaks with Ravi and JAM about the challenges and opportunities in managing DER systems.

Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) play a key role in the energy transition by decentralizing power generation, integrating renewable sources, and improving grid efficiency by reducing transmission losses. They enhance energy resilience through diverse supply sources and enable consumer participation in energy markets, accelerating the shift to a low-carbon economy. A DER Management System (DERMS) can turn DER intermittency into a dispatchable grid resource that supports reliability and efficiency goals.