Transformers: the hidden workhorses of Net Zero with Ayah Alfawaris, Wilson Power Systems

About this episode

Ayah Alfawaris discusses the critical role of transformers in achieving Net Zero and their impact on energy efficiency.

If we didn't have transformers on our electricity grid to step up and step down voltages then we would get nothing out of it; everything would be lost in transmission. Those dull grey boxes are essential to modern life and critical to Net Zero as they enable renewable energy generation, electric vehicle charging and battery storage systems. On the other hand ageing transformers are 'silent energy guzzlers'; across Europe they lose 3 times the electricity consumption of Denmark. In this fascinating episode of the pod, Ayah Alfawaris, Marketing and Sustainability Director of Wilson Power Systems explains all. This episode is brought to you by Terra Infirma Ltd - Bringing Sustainability to Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Gareth Kane

Guest: Ayah Alfawaris

Topics covered

• transformers
• Net Zero
• renewable energy
• electric vehicles
• battery storage
• energy efficiency

Keywords

• transformers
• Net Zero
• renewable energy
• electric vehicles
• energy loss
• sustainability
• battery storage

Sponsors

Terra Infirma Ltd

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wilson Power Systems

Places: Europe, Denmark

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