Energy
Series presenting the science behind the headlines. Jem Stansfield, Liz Bonnin and Maggie Philbin investigate how close Britain might get to running out of electricity.
Presenters Jem Stansfield, Liz Bonnin and Maggie Philbin investigate how close Britain might get to running out of electricity.
We live in a world where the lights are always on, but will that be the case in 20 years time?
Maggie Philbin spends a day in one of Britain's most secret locations, the control room of the National Grid where she monitors our demand for electricity with supply. Here she learns almost half our generating capacity will disappear in our lifetimes.
Jem shows how and why most of our electricity now relies on gas and reveals a potential fuel of the future - liquid air.
Liz investigates renewable energy and tackles what could really offer viable solutions to our energy needs going forward.
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How to become a Power Systems Manager
Duration: 02:27
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How to become an Energy Forecaster
Duration: 02:01
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How does a gas turbine work?
Duration: 01:07
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80,000 kettles cause surge at National Grid
Duration: 01:38
Music Played
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The Boo Radleys
Wake Up Boo!
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Bat for Lashes
Pearl's Dream
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Air
Sexy Boy
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Elbow, Richard Jupp
One Day Like This
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Simon May
Eastenders Theme (2009 Version)
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Air
Alpha Beta Gaga
The surge of 80,000 kettles
Electricity demand can surge at the end of TV programmes as thousands of people switch on their kettles. Maggie witnesses how National Grid responds to meet this increased demand.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Liz Bonnin |
Presenter | Jem Stansfield |
Presenter | Maggie Philbin |
Series Producer | Ed Booth |
Executive Producer | Tina Fletcher-Hill |
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