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“CCS, CCUS Should Be Seen as Complementary Solutions, Not Substitutes for the Broader Transition to Renewable Based Electrification.”

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In an exclusive e-mail interview with Ahlam Rais, Dr. Mike Enskat, Director, IRENA Innovation and Technology Centre at International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shares his views on the use of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) solutions as well as forecasts the future trajectory of the renewable energy sector.

Dr. Mike Enskat, Director, IRENA Innovation and Technology Centre at International Renewable Energy Agency (Source:  IRENA)
Dr. Mike Enskat, Director, IRENA Innovation and Technology Centre at International Renewable Energy Agency
(Source: IRENA)

In an exclusive e-mail interview with Ahlam Rais, Dr. Mike Enskat, Director, IRENA Innovation and Technology Centre at International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shares his views on the use of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) solutions as well as forecasts the future trajectory of the renewable energy sector.

Dr. Mike Enskat: Recent geopolitical tensions have highlighted how exposed fossil fuel–based systems are to price volatility and supply disruptions. Renewable energy is not a silver bullet, but it is a central part of building a more secure and resilient energy system. It is increasingly cost-competitive, domestically available, and less exposed to geopolitical shocks.