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Catalyst Season 22, Episode 8: The Grid: Powering the Future
Dr Niraj Lal meets the Australians leading the biggest change to the electricity grid in a century: the rise of renewable energy. Along the way he explores new technologies keeping the power on now and in the future. Watch Catalyst Season 22, Episode 8 The Grid: Powering the Future in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Catalyst Season 22, Episode 8 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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