PODCAST: From here to net zero, collaborations and partnerships, #storageITC and more

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Solar Media’s Liam Stoker and Andy Colthorpe are back for episode three of the Solar Media Podcast, discussing what’s necessary for economies to reach net zero status – and, crucially, when that can be reached – while also taking a look at the recent spate of technology partnerships in the power sector. Meanwhile, Andy looks back at what’s been a bumper month for energy storage developments worldwide.

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