221 episodes

Welcome to ‘Energy Unplugged by Aurora’, a mix of in-depth conversations with key international industry leaders, policymakers, and academics, sharing their unique perspectives on the global energy transition.
 
Hosted by various Aurora experts, we explore the hottest topics and trends across the energy landscape. From renewables, battery storage, and grid integration, to hydrogen, commodity markets, and technology innovation, our high-profile guests weigh in with their valuable insights.
 
Stay informed and engaged with the latest developments in the energy industry, with a new episode released every week!

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Welcome to ‘Energy Unplugged by Aurora’, a mix of in-depth conversations with key international industry leaders, policymakers, and academics, sharing their unique perspectives on the global energy transition.
 
Hosted by various Aurora experts, we explore the hottest topics and trends across the energy landscape. From renewables, battery storage, and grid integration, to hydrogen, commodity markets, and technology innovation, our high-profile guests weigh in with their valuable insights.
 
Stay informed and engaged with the latest developments in the energy industry, with a new episode released every week!

    EP.193 Keith Anderson, Chief Executive, ScottishPower

    EP.193 Keith Anderson, Chief Executive, ScottishPower

    In this episode of Energy Unplugged, we are delighted to welcome Keith Anderson, Chief Executive of ScottishPower, discussing the deployment of renewables in the UK with our Global Research Director, Richard Howard.
    As the CEO of ScottishPower, Keith oversees all of the company's activities in the UK. Over the past twelve months, he has been a member of the No10 Business Council, the UK Government’s Investment Trade Advisory Group, and has been a COP26 Business Leader. Before joining ScottishPower, Keith held positions at major financial institutions, including The Royal Bank of Scotland and Standard Life, and worked as a management consultant with Ernst & Young.
    Key topics discussed in this episode include:
    Challenges around grid connections and curtailment in GBLocational pricing: is it helpful to provide this kind of incentive?The UK’s ambitious wind targets: are they deliverable?The Aurora Renewables Summit London is returning on the afternoon of Wednesday, 26th of June. Book your ticket now to hear from leading experts in the energy industry as they assess the opportunities and challenges within the UK and wider European renewables sector, as well as benefitting from unparalleled networking opportunities. We look forward to seeing you there.
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    EP.192 Johanna Schiele on the Results of the European Hydrogen Bank Auction

    EP.192 Johanna Schiele on the Results of the European Hydrogen Bank Auction

    On this Energy Unplugged episode, we are pleased to welcome Johanna Schiele, Policy Officer at the EU Commission, DG CLIMA, discussing the results of the European Hydrogen Bank auction with Hanns Koenig, our Managing Director for Central Europe, and Emma Woodward, our European Hydrogen Market Lead.
    As a Policy Officer at the EU Commission, DG CLIMA, Johanna works on designing and implementing EU-wide auctions and new funding instruments at the EU Innovation Fund. Prior to joining the Commission, Johanna worked in the power sector and as a researcher on auctions and clean tech funding. She holds a BA from Oxford University and an MPA from Harvard University.
    Main topics include the following:
    What is the design of the European Hydrogen Bank’s auctions, and how does it compare to other support auctions across Europe?What are the outcomes of the European Hydrogen Bank auction, and how do they compare to other European auctions’ results?What are the main challenges for bidders when placing their bids in various auctions, and how can they be mitigated?The Aurora Renewables Summit London is returning on the afternoon of Wednesday, 26th of June. Book your ticket now to hear from leading experts in the energy industry as they assess the opportunities and challenges within the UK and wider European renewables sector, as well as benefitting from unparalleled networking opportunities. We look forward to seeing you there.
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    • 42 min
    2024, Berlin Graduate Analyst Programme Explained

    2024, Berlin Graduate Analyst Programme Explained

    The Aurora Renewables Summit London is returning on the afternoon of Wednesday, 26th of June. Book your ticket now to hear from leading experts in the energy industry as they assess the opportunities and challenges within the UK and wider European renewables sector, as well as benefitting from unparalleled networking opportunities. We look forward to seeing you there.
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    • 34 min
    EP.191 Aurora Experts on Grid Modelling in APAC

    EP.191 Aurora Experts on Grid Modelling in APAC

    On this week’s Energy Unplugged episode, the Aurora team analyses grid modelling in APAC, both from a policy and investment perspective.

    Hugo Batten, our Managing Director for APAC, welcomes our colleagues Kento Yoshimura, Market Lead, Japan; Rowan von Spreckelsen, Head of New Markets, APAC; and James Ha, Research Lead, Australia to discuss the following:

    • Policy debates around locational price signals
    • Modelling debates around locational price signals, including its quality and reliability
    • Market responses to policy changes and grid issues
    The Aurora Renewables Summit London is returning on the afternoon of Wednesday, 26th of June. Book your ticket now to hear from leading experts in the energy industry as they assess the opportunities and challenges within the UK and wider European renewables sector, as well as benefitting from unparalleled networking opportunities. We look forward to seeing you there.
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    • 37 min
    EP.190 David Watson on the Future of EVs and Smart Charging

    EP.190 David Watson on the Future of EVs and Smart Charging

    On this Energy Unplugged episode, we are pleased to welcome David Watson, CEO and Co-Founder of Ohme, discussing the future role of electric vehicles (EVs) and smart charging with Salman Khan, Principal at our Oxford Advisory team.

    David created Ohme with the aim of making it the world’s most trusted smart charging platform. Today, Ohme is the UK’s fastest growing smart charging company and the official charging provider for the Volkswagen Group in the UK and Ireland, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai and Polestar in the UK. Prior to co-founding Ohme, David also co-founded Temporis Capital.

    Main topics include the following: 

    • Market signals required for the successful deployment of smart chargers
    • Smart charging to serve the grid—GB energy market opportunities
    • Smart charging to serve the end-user—Retail Electricity Markets
    The Aurora Renewables Summit London is returning on the afternoon of Wednesday, 26th of June. Book your ticket now to hear from leading experts in the energy industry as they assess the opportunities and challenges within the UK and wider European renewables sector, as well as benefitting from unparalleled networking opportunities. We look forward to seeing you there.
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    • 42 min
    EP.189 Charlotte Johnson on Battery Optimisation and Flexibility

    EP.189 Charlotte Johnson on Battery Optimisation and Flexibility

    On this Energy Unplugged episode we welcome Charlotte Johnson, Global Director of Markets, Kraken discussing flexible assets, their markets and, more specifically, batteries with Evangelos Gazis, our Head of Southeastern Europe.
    Being part of the Octopus Energy Group, Kraken is a cloud-based technology platform that uses machine learning and AI to control and optimize distributed energy resources such as batteries, EVs and heat pumps in response to real-time fluctuations in demand and supply from intermittent renewable generation. Charlotte is passionate about accelerating the journey to net zero and regularly publishes engaging thought leadership material to a wide range of industry stakeholders.
    Main topics include the following:
    Flexible energy assets: what are they and why do we need them?Market design and regulation for storage and batteries, and examples of successful policy supportThe role of software and AI in achieving an optimal dispatchThe Aurora Renewables Summit London is returning on the afternoon of Wednesday, 26th of June. Book your ticket now to hear from leading experts in the energy industry as they assess the opportunities and challenges within the UK and wider European renewables sector, as well as benefitting from unparalleled networking opportunities. We look forward to seeing you there.
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    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

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5 Ratings

5 Ratings

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Energizing, Illuminating and Insightful! 👏

Regardless of your role in the energy industry - this is a must listen! John does an incredible job covering all the insights, innovations and headlines you need to know about to stay ahead of the technological curve - with inspiring interviews from industry leaders who actually have first-hand experience. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

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