Talking New Energy

In this episode, Tom Smout speaks to Julia Souder, CEO of the Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Council, about what is holding back the next phase of long duration energy storage. As renewable generation grows and demand from data centres and industry accelerates, Julia explains why the energy system needs flexibility beyond short-duration batteries, and why market design could be the key to unlocking it.
 
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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 increasingly volatile market conditions, and help reduce costs for consumers. Together, we explore how recent heatwave-driven price spikes, evolving market rules and grid reforms are changing the way power is traded and balanced across Great Britain. 
 
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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 finance landscape."
 
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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 times, lower operating costs, improve energy security and help scale heat networks as the UK electrifies heat. 
 
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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.
 
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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 lower energy costs, and discuss why distributed energy will play a critical role in Europe's energy transition. 
 
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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, developers and offtakers. Together, they explore how these market dynamics are reshaping power purchase agreements (PPAs), influencing investment decisions, and raising important questions for future market design.
 
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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 challenges remain, and offers his outlook for the next phase of the transition.
 
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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 financed and operated. Johan explains why Alight is pairing PPA-backed solar with merchant battery storage, how this approach is changing relationships with lenders and off-takers, and what it means for the future of independent power producers.
 
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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.
 
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