Prisoners of Geography? Energy archetypes with Phoebe O'Hara (ETC)

Nov 19, 2025
53 mins

Episode Description

Is a country's energy future determined by its geography?


When it comes to energy resources, not all countries are made equal. Some are blessed with windy seas, others with regular sun, and a handful with the resources needed to build clean energy technology.


This episode looks at some of the archetypes for energy systems, the limits of geography, and the opportunity for countries to still decide how they make the most of what they have.


We're joined by Phoebe O'Hara of the Energy Transmissions Commission to talk about their latest research and what it means for the global energy transition.


The show is hosted by Sulaiman Ilyas-Jarrett, former government advisor and current Policy Fellow at the University of Cambridge Centre for Science and Policy.

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