Global POWER Grids: Building Resilient Energy Systems with Dr. Bruno Meyer

Recorded live at the International Conference on Energy & Meteorology (ICEM, https://www.wemcouncil.org/wp/icem), held 3–5 June 2025 in Padua, Italy, this short-format Let’s Climunicate episode features host Dr. Alberto Troccoli in conversation with Dr. Bruno Meyer, Secretary General of GO15 — the association of the world’s largest power grid operators.

They discuss the pivotal role of electricity grids in tackling climate change, the operational and technical challenges of integrating large-scale renewables, and the benefits of global interconnections. From overcoming public resistance to new infrastructure, to deploying battery storage for stability, Meyer offers candid insights into how the energy sector is planning for a warmer future.

Key topics include:

• The realities of rising global temperatures and industry adaptation

• Engineering and cost challenges in renewable integration

• Why blackouts are not a “renewables problem” • How interconnections strengthen global grid resilience

• The role of international cooperation among system operators

📌 Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Climate Change

00:26 Meet Dr. Bruno Meyer: Background and Expertise

01:23 Climate Change Perceptions and Industry Planning

07:14 Challenges in Integrating Renewable Energy

14:29 Global Cooperation and Grid Interconnections

18:30 Conclusion and Future Outlook

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📅 Episode recorded on 4 June 2025

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