The biggest questions in energy are being debated by the people making the decisions. Talking New Energy brings you conversations with CEOs, policymakers, innovators and industry leaders exploring the ideas, technologies and trends shaping the future of energy.
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In this episode, Shivam Malhotra speaks to Simon Ellis , Head of Short-Term Trading at EDF UK , about how one of Great Britain's largest energy portfolios is adapting to a rapidly changing electricity market. With more than 2GW of battery storage under management, Simon shares how EDF is using automation, machine learning and advanced trading strategies to optimise flexibility assets, respond to…
In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks with Maria Dutton , Associate Director at the Green Finance Institute (GFI), and Nigel Timperley from LCP Delta, about the role private finance can play in decarbonising the UK's housing stock. Against the backdrop of the government's £15bn Warm Homes Plan , they explore how finance, policy and consumer trust need to work together to unlock the "green home…
In this episode, Katharine Blacklaws speaks to experts from Leeds City Council, the University of Leeds and Star Refrigeration about the GeoGrid innovation project . Together, they explore how geothermal heat storage could transform heat networks by storing low-cost, low-carbon heat underground for months at a time. They discuss how seasonal heat storage could reduce electricity demand at peak…
In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks to Sam Peacock , Managing Director of Corporate Affairs at SSE plc , about why the UK needs to rethink how we measure the cost of energy. Rather than looking at electricity, gas and petrol separately, Sam argues that the transition to electrification means we should consider the total cost of energy across all three. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications…
In this episode, Sam Hollister speakers Stephan Marty , CEO of Wattstor , about how commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses can reduce energy costs, improve resilience and accelerate decarbonisation through integrated on-site renewable generation, battery storage and smart energy management. We explore Wattstor's innovative "Price Protect" model, which combines long-term price certainty with…
In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks to Bertalan Gyenes , Power Modelling Consultant at LCP Delta, and David Edmonds , Head of Portfolio Pricing at EDF Energy , about the growing impact of wind cannibalisation on the GB power market. As renewable generation continues to increase, periods of high wind output are pushing wholesale electricity prices lower, creating new challenges for investors,…
In this episode, we speak to Jon Slowe , who co-founded Delta-EE and and the original host of Talking New Energy, as he reflects on more than 200 podcast conversations and the evolution of the energy transition over the past seven years. Interviewed by Sam Hollister , Jon shares the people, ideas and lessons that have shaped his thinking, discusses where progress has exceeded expectations, where…
In this episode, Tom Smout speak to Johan Hernström , Head of Revenue at Alight , about why the traditional solar business model is changing and how combining solar, battery storage and innovative PPA structures could create a more resilient path forward. As capture rates decline, negative pricing increases and balancing costs rise, renewable developers are being forced to rethink how projects are…
In this weeks episode, Jon Ferris speaks to Cathy Fraser , Head of Market Requirements at National Energy System Operator , and Daniel Norton , Commercial Director at Ohme . Together, they reflect on the findings and lessons from CrowdFlex : the UK's largest ever domestic energy flexibility trial. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you…
In this episode, Stephen Harkin speaks to Florentijn Degroote , Co-founder and CEO of Powernaut , about the evolution of flexibility markets and virtual power plants (VPPs) across Europe. As power systems become increasingly decentralised and electrified, flexibility is becoming a critical enabler of the energy transition. Florentine shares his perspective on how utilities, retailers and…
