The electricity grid is at the centre of the energy transition, and our journey to net zero by 2050. This podcast from eSmart Networks is your guide to how the grid will support the biggest shift in energy usage since the 1950’s – join us for an exciting ride! Visit us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/esmart-networks, find our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm1xJpPsmcC2zrqg-6Qn-XQ
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Football Nostalgia Podcast
Eoin Lynam, Sam Moorhead, Brian Malone, Austin Pillay. Music by Barry Gibbons & A.Pillay. Art by Barry Gibbons
Welcome to Football Nostalgia, a show made for misty eyed nostalgics and old-school football nuts. Join Eoin (Ly), Sam, Brian (Malone) and Oz as we reel in the years and talk about the teams, players, styles and football boots that stood out for us back in the day.
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My name is Luke Lindgren. I was in love and in a relationship for over a decade. She had other plans with other people, and some pretty crazy things happened through the process of it ending. I find myself in a sort o) transitional phase, so I bought a vintage camper and decided to travel around to sit down and have fun, funny, meaningful conversations with interesting folks. Some are long time friends, some are people I met just before hitting record. I find myself connecting with some real ...
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Brian Moorhead, our Grid Consultancy Director, provides an update on the big topic of Connection Reform and where things are at following NGESO's formal consultation. In this condensed 15-minute episode, we focus on three key areas of concern and what's now happening regarding the next steps. Spoiler alert - there are some big issues in the current…
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Delve into part 2 of our connections reform recap! Fundamental Connection Reform to change GB's 'First come, first serve' system to 'First ready, First Connect' targets implementation from January 2025. This is big...it will directly or indirectly impact anyone seeking to connect to the Grid and will significantly change how many projects get conne…
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Fundamental Connection Reform to change GB's 'First come, first serve' system to 'First ready, First Connect' targets implementation from January 2025. This is big...it will directly or indirectly impact anyone seeking to connect to the Grid and will significantly change how many projects get connected. In this two-part episode Brian and David walk…
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Brian Moorhead & David McDonald talk you through the major changes that are just around the corner for grid connections in the UK. For anyone with export capacity connections in the queue (connection offer accepted): we strongly recommend starting to do your homework for the recent Distribution and Transmission Networks Operators joint call to acti…
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2023 Grid Connections Reform Review: 2023 could have been one of the busiest years in living memory for reforms around how all types of new development connect to the Grid. In Part 1, Grid Consultancy Director Brian Moorhead and Technical Director David McDonald look back at the key changes announced throughout 2023, along with some highlights on w…
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SF6 Transition: Impact and Risks for Project Developers
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In this episode, we discuss the transition away from SF6 in switchgear across all voltages and how this might impact grid connections for energy transition projects such as EV charging, Renewables and Industrial Electrification. Whilst transitioning away from SF6 is necessary, managing the impact of the transition and its impact on projects and the…
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In this new episode, Brian Moorhead and David McDonald from eSmart Networks get together to discuss the capacity issues facing new renewable connections. With a large chunk of requests and enquiries to assist with 'Private wire' or 'behind the meter' connections. This episode summarises the potential grid issues with these installs and what you nee…
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Connecting Tomorrow’s Homes to Today’s Grid with Triconnex
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In this new collaboration episode, Brian Moorhead and David McDonald from eSmart Networks get together with Chris Doré, Business Development Director of both eSmart Networks and sister company TriConnex to discuss the challenges house builders are facing when connecting their schemes to the grid. Get an insight into leading UK multi-utility company…
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From the 1st of April 2023, grid connection regulation has changed significantly. On the whole, the headline is very positive in that demand connections no longer pay for reinforcement costs, subject to some exceptions. However the exceptions are more complicated than you might think. Whilst commercial feasibility should increase for many projects.…
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Transmission Capacity Crunch – Renewables & Battery Storage: Part 1
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With all new #Renewable and #BatteryStorage projects in GB being quoted connection dates of 2028-2038 and beyond due to Transmission Capacity Issues, Brian and David delve into the challenges driving this. One episode wouldn’t cut it as this is probably the biggest topic in Renewable or BESS Development right now, so we’ll be stepping through the i…
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Energy Cloud: Solving Fuel Poverty With Surplus Renewable Power
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Brian Moorhead from eSmart Networks interviews Derek Roddy from Energy Cloud on how they started their not-for-profit company, the journey so far, potential future uses of the technology and growth plans for the UK. £10M’s of green clean electricity is regularly being dumped on the Ireland Electricity System whilst people struggle to heat their ho…
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Explained: What are Harmonics and what is Harmonic Distortion, why do we have to consider them and how do they impact on your project and EV Charging? Whether you’re considering a Renewable Energy Generation project or large-scale EV charging hub, on this episode you’ll be introduced to Harmonics and how it can impact your project. This week we hav…
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Voltage Levels Explained Explained: What are the UK voltage levels, why do we have them and most importantly,how do they impact your project? Whether you’re considering an EV, Industrial Electrification, Renewable or Battery Storage project, on this episode you’ll learn some “rules of thumb” for how voltages could impact your budget, your programme…
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Flexible Connections – Connect to the Grid Cheaper and Faster
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On today’s episode, Simon and Brian Moorhead, one of the Grid Connection Managers at eSmart Networks, discuss flexible connections’ arrangements and cover the second half of Ofgem’s Access and Forward-Looking Charges Significant Code Review (SCR), released in May 2022. HIGHLIGHTS ● Generation connections ● Inconsistency in flexible connections acro…
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In this episode Simon talks to experts Brian Morehead (Senior Grid Connection Manager) and David McDonald (Technical Director) from eSmart Networks about network capacity, what it means and how to find out where it is so you can connect to the grid quicker. HIGHLIGHTS ● What do we mean by capacity? ● Thermal capacity ● Finding the tipping point ● V…
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On this week’s episode, Simon Gallagher discusses with Brian Moorhead, one of the Grid Connection Managers at E-Smart Networks and Mark McCall, Chairman of the Electric Vehicle Association Northern Ireland, his recent road trip from Essex, England to Belfast, Northern Ireland, via Holyhead ferry. Simon started by charging the car at 85% to prove a …
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Hydrogen holds a lot of promise in helping us towards net zero – it is the most abundant element on earth, it creates zero carbon when burned and can be transported in pipelines the way we currently transport natural gas. In this episode, we take an evidence-based view of the potential of hydrogen guided by my guest Jan Rosenow who is Director of E…
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The UK Government launched its long awaited EV Infrastructure Strategy on 25th March 2022 - this week we take a look at that strategy, distilling the 137 page document into a 20 minute summary for industry stakeholders. We also look at the news - UKPN for sale, announcements from BP Pulse and some rumours the government will try to roll out a netwo…
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This week we take a look at grid scale battery storage with Brian Morehead, an expert in grid connections here at eSmart Networks. We look at the economics of batteries, why we connect them and the challenges around connecting them to the grid. Email us at thegrid@esmartnetworks.co.uk or look us up on LinkedIn…
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Fault level is a widely misunderstood but very important topic when considering connecting generation to the electricity networks, and has the potential to derail renewable generation projects. In this podcast we take a look at fault levels, what it is and what impacts it can as well as a round up of the weeks grid, EV and energy news.…
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Almost 500,000 households lost power across the UK on Friday 18th February. An army of thousands of dedicated and hardworking engineers have were sent out to fix massive damage to our high voltage networks. This special episode explores how the networks get ready for storms, and the massive task of getting the lights back for everyone.…
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Connecting electric vehicle chargers and renewable generation to the grid often results in ‘reinforcement charges’ that can easily de-rail a project on cost and timescale grounds. Things are about to change in a big way – we explore this on this podcast, plus explore some news on the price cap, Ofgem and EDF.…
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Football Nostalgia Episode 10 - AC Milan in Europe 03-07
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This week we're going to look at AC Milan's star studded exploits in Europe in the noughties. A club already synonymous with success, and containing a near unrivalled European tradition.저자 Eoin Lynam, Sam Moorhead, Brian Malone, Austin Pillay. Music by Barry Gibbons & A.Pillay. Art by Barry Gibbons
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Today we're going to analyse a more aesthetically pleasing side of the game, and look at a craft that's responsible for endless drama and replays on Youtube. It's dead ball specialists.저자 Eoin Lynam, Sam Moorhead, Brian Malone, Austin Pillay. Music by Barry Gibbons & A.Pillay. Art by Barry Gibbons
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Football Nostalgia Episode 8 - Ireland's Qualifying Campaign World Cup 2002
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Join us as we remininsce about fond times for Irish Football. We analyse all the games of the qualifiers, talk about Keano's collosal influence, Kilbane and McAteer's unprecedented impact and wax lyrical about Richie Dunne in front of goal.저자 Eoin Lynam, Sam Moorhead, Brian Malone, Austin Pillay. Music by Barry Gibbons & A.Pillay. Art by Barry Gibbons
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This week we'll look back at the very memorable and recognisable haircuts, hairdos, barnets, crops and mop tops from our favourite era of football.저자 Eoin Lynam, Sam Moorhead, Brian Malone, Austin Pillay. Music by Barry Gibbons & A.Pillay. Art by Barry Gibbons
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This week we've got calcio on the brain, as we look at Serie A being the dream and Inter Milan being the team. Giants of Italy and Europe alike, adored by the Nerazzurri faithful, integral to Gazzetta and Scudetto achievers. It's the enigmatic charisma of Internazionale Milano.저자 Eoin Lynam, Sam Moorhead, Brian Malone, Austin Pillay. Music by Barry Gibbons & A.Pillay. Art by Barry Gibbons
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Football Nostalgia Episode 5 - Barca v Man Utd Champions League 98-99
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This week we're going to look back at two epic matches from Barcelona v Man Utd ties of the 98/99 UEFA Champions League. Two of the great Champions League teams and grounds. Ample amounts of chances, and ample amounts of goals and moments.저자 Eoin Lynam, Sam Moorhead, Brian Malone, Austin Pillay. Music by Barry Gibbons & A.Pillay. Art by Barry Gibbons
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This week, we're going to look at the men who terrorise the back four. The skilful ones, the maestros, the stylists and the artists. Silky passers. stunning goal scorers, cocky nutmeg exponents, and Miss World daters.저자 Eoin Lynam, Sam Moorhead, Brian Malone, Austin Pillay. Music by Barry Gibbons & A.Pillay. Art by Barry Gibbons
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Football Nostalgia Episode 3 - World Cup Mystique, 98 & 2002
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This week we'll talk about the mystique of the World Cup and our recollections of Fifa World Cup 98 & 2002.저자 Eoin Lynam, Sam Moorhead, Brian Malone, Austin Pillay. Music by Barry Gibbons & A.Pillay. Art by Barry Gibbons
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Football Nostalgia Episode 2 - Hotheads, Nasties and Hard men
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This week it's the grittier side of the game. Fighters, warriors, nasties and one hundred percenters. Favourites of the firm and terraces. Regulars in the referee books, loved by the tabloids, occasional barroom brawlers, and probably hardcore drinkers.저자 Eoin Lynam, Sam Moorhead, Brian Malone, Austin Pillay. Music by Barry Gibbons & A.Pillay. Art by Barry Gibbons
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This week we're going to look at a near extinct breed of footballer, the old-school tricky winger. A pace merchant, crosser and end line runner. The out-and-out 7s and 11s, commonly two-footed, normally tricky and regulars on the assist sheet.저자 Eoin Lynam, Sam Moorhead, Brian Malone, Austin Pillay. Music by Barry Gibbons & A.Pillay. Art by Barry Gibbons
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Brian Moorehead and I talk about all the things people like to hear such as how weird it is being human, what vegan food we had for lunch and Ryans strong dislike of the way "Infrared" is spelled. Skip to around the 6:30 mark if you want to get right to the conversation.저자 homelessromantic
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EP 4 - Josh and Cory my two good normal friends from Ohio.
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I chat with my two good friends from high school. Mostly about the summer we were 19 and decided to move to the grand canyon and work on an orange farm. We didn't know much, we grew up in a very small town. Fun fact: One of them stabbed me, one of them was the best man in my wedding.저자 homelessromantic
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1.07 - Falling Off Task, Head Shots, and Cat Paintings, Oh My!
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After a week off from the podcast, I return to discuss a few items that I was working on instead of prepping for the exhibition next March. I also had a professional head shot made (which will be used to promote the exhibition)and made some RGB cat paintings for an upcoming fundraiser at Box 13 ArtSpace.…
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It's been a great week of progress on my "Blocks" exhibition. In this episode, I recap my meeting with my developer who will help with some web-based pieces for the show; I discuss my visit to the gallery to make notes, record measurements, and takes photos; and I got some scraps of translucent vinyl to play around with. If you'd like to see some p…
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The Orlando Shooting has been on my mind. I talk of thinking about -- and then stopping from -- making art as a response. I also touch on the importance of networking, and how an established connection led to a new resource and opportunity for my Blocks exhibition.저자 Brian Piana
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1.04 - Stripes, pt. 2: Daniel Buren & Katrina Moorhead
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For the second half of my discussion on stripes as a formal element in art, I talk about the work of Daniel Buren and Katrina Moorhead, a pair of artists whose stripes have recently been on my mind.저자 Brian Piana
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Stripes are a prominent feature of my "RGB and Sometimes Y" series of work. In this episode, I talk about how that series came to be, how Twitter is used in the creation of the patterns, and how the series has evolved in past seven years. I also try to anticipate how the work could fit in the "Blocks" exhibition.…
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I’ve got a little story for ya Ags! Do you have any dream gigs at the top of your professional wish list? As an artist, I’ve long wanted to one day return to my alma mater to stage a solo exhibition. Amazingly, that dream is now becoming a reality, and in this episode, I give some backstory on the project that will now remain the focus of the remai…
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In this inaugural episode, I reflect on the audience of my artwork. In this exercise, I take a look at the sales performance of works I have donated over the past several years to two Houston arts organizations as part of their fundraising efforts. In one case, my work has sold well, bringing in money to help the organization. In the other...well, …
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