Michael Bryson, Sr. VP of Operations at PJM, unpacks the complexity of running the largest power grid in the US. From integrating renewables to managing extreme weather events and grid reliability, PJM operates in a delicate dance of supply, demand, and regulation. Bryson shares how policy, tech, and real-time data shape their decisions. This episode sheds light on the unseen, high-pressure world behind your light switch.

Simon Michaux explores the physical requirements to phase out fossil fuels completely, emphasizing the sheer scale of the challenge. He discusses the estimated energy demand, the need for alternative power generation, and the limitations of global mineral resources to sustain the transition.

Michaux presents a detailed analysis of the metals required for renewable technologies and stationary power storage, questioning the feasibility of current transition plans.

He highlights the necessity of a comprehensive raw materials strategy, incorporating recycling and alternative battery chemistries.

The discussion also touches on systemic changes required in energy infrastructure and policy to ensure a successful and sustainable transformation.

Today the Unlocking the Energy Trilemma podcast is one year old, and we celebrate this first anniversary with a Special Episode, the number 14th, where Ravi and JAM debate about the geopolitical shift in the Energy Sector due to Trump's election.

They will share the Challenges and Opportunities of Trump's Energy Agenda. Is it a Boom or a Backfire?