Electrification Could Cut Global Energy Use in Half

Professor Jan Rosenow from Oxford University discussed the potential for electrification to cut global energy demand in half, and the inefficiencies in the current energy system that need to be addressed. He highlighted the 'hidden 80%' of energy usage in the mobility and heating sectors, which are still dominated by fossil fuels and waste two-thirds of energy inputs as heat. The professor also touched on the efficiency of heat pumps and the emergence of industrial heat batteries as key components of the energy transition. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to electrification, including the development of new technologies and infrastructure.