Talking New Energy

93. Innovations in electric heating

We’ll see a lot more electric heating in the energy transition. Much of this will be from heat pumps – air to water, ground to water, air to air and more – but if we look at the electric heating landscape today across Europe, direct electric heating makes up the majority of electric heating. Direct electric heating’s 1:1 electricity to heat ratio is no match for heat pump’s 2.5, 3 or even 4:1 ratio, but it comes with a lower cost and greater simplicity. Today we’re talking with two companies active in the direct electric space – with innovative twists and developments to standard direct electric heating. Jon Slowe is joined by Raphael Meyer, CEO at Lancey Energy Storage; Mario Tronto, Category Manager at Tesy; and Delta-EE expert Catrin Cooper.

92. Putting finance to work for energy efficiency

In this episode we explore how two companies, Solas Capital and GNE Finance, are enabling and deploying finance for energy efficiency investments on the customer side of the meter. Jon Slowe is joined by Sebastian Carneiro, Managing Partner of Solas Capital; Davide Cannarozzi, Managing Partner at GNE Finance; and Delta-EE expert Nigel Timperley.

91. Financing energy efficiency

One of the key differences between ‘old energy’ and ‘new energy’ is where capital investments are taking place. In ‘old energy’ capital investments were focussed in power plants and networks, predominantly on the ‘utility’ side of the meter. In ‘new energy’, a significant part of these capital investments will be focussed on the customer side of the meter. The energy system is being recapitalised, in part, in assets at customer’s homes, business and industrial sites. Today, Jon Slowe explores how finance solutions are emerging with Delta-EE expert Nigel Timperley.

90. Smarter heat storage

Most of us will have a hot water tank somewhere in our home. In some ways they are very straightforward bits of equipment – a well-insulated metal cylinder with some pipes connected to it, and perhaps a direct electric heating element as well. But a number of companies are looking at bringing hot water storage into the modern age, and as heating is increasingly electrified, integrating hot water tanks with our electricity system. In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by three guests; Martin Allman, Chief Commercial Officer at Mixergy; Stavros Sachinis, Vice President of IoT Applications at Centrica; and Delta-EE expert, Klara Ottosson.

89. Innovation in new energy: From concept to commercialisation

Traditional energy companies are evolving fast to navigate and help drive the energy transition. As part of this evolution, many are launching increasingly innovative services and propositions in new energy – sometimes moving beyond traditional business models. Today we’re talking about innovative business models in the heating market, and how one company is driving change in the way heating products are sold. Jon Slowe is joined by Evert Eero, Product Development Manager, Eesti Energia AS and Delta-EE Head of Heat, Lindsay Sugden.

88. Takeaways from the current energy crisis

Delta-EE Director Jon Slowe and Principal Analyst Jeremy Harrison round off series 8 with a discussion on the key takeaways from the energy crisis and what those in the energy transition should be focusing on going forward.

87. In discussion with Laurent Schmitt, dcbel and Digital4Grids

In this episode, Jon Slowe speaks to Laurent Schmitt of dcbel and Digital4Grids. They talk about the differences between the 'old' energy world and the new energy sector, and the energy transition.

86. Women in New Energy

This episode is dedicated to the topic of women in new energy. The episode is hosted by Jennifer Arran, Head of Products at Delta-EE, who interviews leading women at forefront of the energy transition. We discuss the challenges they face, but also highlight why and how gender equality can support the energy transition and its overall success. Jennifer is joined by Laetitia Ouillet, Chairperson of De Windvogel, a Dutch Energy Cooperative; and Dhara Vyas, Head of Future Energy Services at Citizens Advice. Please be aware this episode contains discussion of violence against women.

85. In conversation with Petr Mikovec on utility venture capital

In this episode Jon talks with Petr Mikovec, chairman of the board at Inven Capital, the venture capital fund backed by the Czech Utility CEZ. Leading the fund for over 7 years, Petr and Jon talk about his time in utility venture capital, his experiences of working with start-ups and what drives their success, and the energy transition.

84. Opportunities and challenges for DSOs in the energy transition

DSOs will be increasingly in the spotlight as the energy transition gathers pace. In this episode, we host a panel discussion between two of Europe’s leading DSOs. They discuss the top three opportunities and challenges they see for their companies and the wider DSO sector. Host Jon Slowe is joined by Viviana Vitto, Head of Market Strategy and Regulatory Analysis at Enel Global Infrastructure and Networks, and Suleman Alli, Director of Strategy and Customer Service at UK Power Networks.