Decarbonising Heat with Dr. Alex Mellor of Naked Energy

From the importance of tackling heat-related emissions to groundbreaking projects like the British Library’s solar thermal installation, this conversation dives deep into the challenges and innovations shaping the future of sustainable energy. “About 50% of primary energy and greenhouse gas emissions are tied to heating. Solar thermal can play a huge role in reducing that.” – Dr. Alex Mellor In this episode of Constructive Voices, host Jackie De Burca speaks with Dr. Alex Mellor, Director of Engineering at Naked Energy, about the critical role of solar thermal technology in decarbonising heat. As a passionate environmentalist and solar energy expert, Dr. Mellor shares insights into how Naked Energy’s cutting-edge Virtu technology is revolutionising solar heating for commercial and industrial applications. Dr. Alex Mellor Interview Release Date: 25th February 2025   Why You Should Listen: Learn why decarbonising heat is essential in the fight against climate change. Understand how solar thermal technology works and its real-world applications. Get inspired by innovative solutions that make renewable energy accessible...

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The Constructive Voices Podcast is all about inspiring change within the construction industry. Television builder, Peter Finn, is our man on the ground who injects his decades of construction experience with his unique sense of humour into the topics he covers. Then we have the gritty, investigative journalist, Henry McDonald, who spent over 25 years writing for The Guardian Newspaper in the UK. These days he does podcasts for us and the Sunday Times and is a freelance journalist for a number of top publications. Behind the scenes, we have Jackie De Burca, who is a creative director, author, media consultant, podcast creator and presenter. We focus on finding great stories within the construction industry about organisations and people who are doing something constructive. Topics include but are not limited to inclusivity, mental and physical health, investigating organisations that are ahead of the pack when it comes to sustainability, collaboration and team building, and initiatives that do social good. We also have our eyes and ears alert for cutting edge technologies and new updates on the industry’s economy and outlook.