Send me a messageIn this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting chat with Julia Souder, the dynamic Chief Executive Officer of the Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Council.In this episode, we delve deep into the transformative potential of long duration energy storage - an underappreciated, yet vital player in our global transition to renewable energy. Julia passionately explains how LDES can address the challenges of energy intermittency, ensuring the lights stay on even when the sun isn't shining or the wind isn't blowing.From microgrids in rural Africa to large-scale projects in Europe and the US, Julia takes us on a whirlwind tour of the diverse possibilities of LDES. We discuss everything from technological innovations, policy changes, financing hurdles, to the inspiring collaborative efforts happening worldwide to drive this essential energy revolution.One key takeaway from our chat? We need to scale up - and fast. The clock is ticking on our 2030 goals, and the potential of LDES is not just huge - it's absolutely necessary for a greener future. Julia instills a sense of hope, sharing insights into how LDES can truly make a difference in the battle against climate change.Ready to join the conversation? Tune in to this episode of Climate Confident and let's explore together how we can supercharge our net-zero targets with long duration energy storage.Until next time, stay confident in our shared climate future!Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing supporters: Jerry Sweeney Andreas Werner Stephen Carroll Roger Arnold And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one.ContactIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - get in touch via direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show. CreditsMusic credits - Intro by Joseph McDade, and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper