Talking New Energy

77. Developing EV charging propositions: An energy retailer perspective

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Goncalo Castelo Branco, Director of Smart Mobility at Portuguese energy retailer EDP; Tom Hart, Head of Portfolio for Energy Management and EVs at British Gas in the UK; and our own John Murray to explore how energy retailers are helping customers get started with their first electric vehicle. They discuss finding the best tariffs, installing wallboxes, and the role energy companies will play in the evolving intersection of energy and mobility.
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76. The rise and rise of Power Purchase Agreements

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Jesus Reyes, Head of Sales & Origination at Alpiq; Marcos Dominguez, Director of Power Markets at Aquila Capital; and our own expert Dina Darshini to discuss the growing role of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), with a focus on the Spanish market. Large energy customers are increasingly sourcing energy directly from renewables through multi-year deals, renewable generators benefit from the certainty of long-term contracts, and energy companies play a key role in facilitating these transactions.
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75. What can we learn from the Texas power crisis?

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Lynne Kiesling, economist and Visiting Professor at Carnegie Mellon University; Sid Sachdeva, Founder and CEO of Innowatts, a SaaS platform using insights from over 40 million meters; and our own expert Jon Ferris, who specialises in demand-side participation in electricity markets, to explore lessons from the February 2021 power crisis in Texas. The event left over 4.5 million homes and businesses without power, with estimated economic damage of $195 billion. While much attention has focused on supply-side issues, this discussion looks at what happened on the demand-side and considers how such crises could inform future market reforms.
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74. In conversation with... Jai Thampi, Schneider Electric

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Jai Thampi from Schneider Electric to discuss the future of energy in homes and the company’s role in driving change. Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy distribution, management, and digital solutions, is embracing the energy transition and the so-called fourth industrial revolution. The conversation explores how a large, global company can lead in shaping the way we use and manage energy.
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73. The role of hydrogen in the energy transition, with Nel Hydrogen

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Raluca Leordeanu, VP of Business Development at Nel Hydrogen, one of the world’s leading electrolyser manufacturers, to explore the growing role of hydrogen in a decarbonising, increasingly electrified world. They discuss what life is like for Nel Hydrogen amid rising global interest in hydrogen and share the company’s plans and perspectives on the future.
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72. How do we become profitable from public EV charging?

In this episode, Jon Slowe talk to Ole Henrik Hannisdahl, CEO of Mer Norway to  discuss how to be a profitable public charging provider, customer interactions, experiences, revenue models and key trends in internationalising a public charging network.
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71. Transactive energy: What is it and what does it mean for distribution network companies?

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Gerben van den Berg, Senior Consultant in Strategy and Corporate Development at Alliander, a distributor of gas, electricity, and heat in the Netherlands and Germany, and our own Jeremy Harrison to explore the concept of Transactive Energy. They discuss what it actually means, how it is emerging, and the implications for distribution networks.
 
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70. Net zero cities: Lots of talk, but how much action?

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Sandra Fives, CEO and Co-Founder at Urbanomy (an EDF subsidiary) and James Sterling, Communications, Engagement and Partnerships Manager at Bristol City Council to examine the rise of net zero and carbon neutrality declarations by cities. While targets and ambitions are important, they must be supported by clear strategies, plans, and actions. The discussion looks at what is actually happening on the ground and what we can expect in the coming years.You can listen to our podcasts online via the player or search for 'Talking New Energy' and review, rate and subscribe on Podbean, Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

69. Thermally driven heat pumps: What are they and why are they important for the energy transition?

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by David Dupuis, Project Manager for Innovative Gas Products at Engie, Stefan van Uffelen, CEO of Cooll Technologies in the Netherlands, and our own Steven Ashurst to explore the state of the thermally driven heat pump market. Many thousands of these gas-fired systems have been installed across Europe, offering higher efficiency than boilers by capturing low-grade heat from the air and achieving efficiencies of 160 percent or more. Together, they discuss how the market looks today and where it could be heading.
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68. In conversation with... Marzia Zafar, Kaluza

In this episode, Jon Slowe talks with Marzia Zafar, Head of Customer Strategy and Policy at Kaluza (part of OVO Group), about the interface of Kaluza’s technology platform with customers, and what the industry should be aspiring for with customer engagement.
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