Join us for a riveting livestream event with the notoriously direct and discerning Paul Martin, as we dive deep into the world of renewable energy technologies. Known for his brutally honest assessments, Paul will provide a no-holds-barred analysis of some of the most talked-about 'green' technologies today.

In this "Reality Check," we'll explore the practicalities, myths, and hard truths surrounding:

-Direct Air Capture: Can we really scrub carbon from the atmosphere at scale?
-Waste to Energy: Is transforming trash into power the answer to our waste problem?
-Industrial Heat: How viable are renewable sources in high-temperature industrial applications?
-Hydrogen: Hyped as the fuel of the future, but does it live up to the promise?
-Petrochemicals: Can we ever make them green, or should we be looking for alternatives?

Paul Martin's unique blend of scientific rigor and engineering expertise cuts through the hype, offering clear insights into which technologies have the potential to shape our sustainable future and which ones might not be ready for prime time. Whether you're a renewable energy enthusiast, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this livestream will equip you with the knowledge to engage in informed discussions about the future of energy.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to get a reality check on renewable energy technologies. Tune in, ask your burning questions, and find out which 'green' techs make the cut and why some just don't measure up according to Paul Martin.

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Bookmarks:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:12 Introducing the guest - Paul Martin
00:04:37 Topics to be talked about
00:09:18 What is waste energy?
00:16:39 Examples of country using waste energy
00:18:05 Putting CCS onto waste energy?
00:26:30 What-aboutism in decarbonisation sector
00:31:33 Waste energy is from garbage?
00:35:22 Energy flows Sankey diagram
00:36:36 Energy efficiency comparison
00:47:22 Pit Thermal Energy Storage (PTES)
00:54:37 Paul's home energy storage system
00:56:17 More on Pit Thermal Energy Storage (PTES)
01:00:03 RedEarth - Off-grid System Software
01:02:19 Sizing solar panels
01:07:15 Curtailed energy into CCS?
01:08:46 Outro

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