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Energy Unplugged by Aurora

Aurora Energy Research
Decarbonization
Renewable Energy
Energy Transition
Grid Modeling
Energy Policy
Hydrogen Production
Energy Storage
Locational Pricing
Sustainability
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Hydrogen
Net Zero Emissions
Logistics Real Estate
Net Zero Target
Electric Vehicles
Offshore Wind
Green Hydrogen
Australia
Japan
European Hydrogen Bank

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... more

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This week on Energy Unplugged, Julia Hoos, Aurora’s Head of USA East, is joined by Lizzie Bonahoom, Senior Associate - North America Tech & Policy, and Jack Graham, Senior Associate - PJM Research at Aurora. Together, they explore the challenges of s... more

This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re joined by Randolph Brazier, Global Head of Clean Power Systems at HSBC. He speaks with Hugo Batten, Aurora’s Managing Director APAC, and Lara Panjkov, Head of Research APAC, to examine the practical realities of d... more

This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re joined by Steven Mandel, Partner at TPG Rise Climate, in conversation with Oliver Kerr, Aurora’s Managing Director for North America. Together, they explore how institutional capital is responding to policy volati... more

This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re joined by Nat Bullard, co-founder of Halcyon, an AI-enabled energy information platform, and one of the sector’s most influential data storytellers. He joins Hugo Batten, Aurora’s Managing Director APAC, and Olive... more

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Recent Guests

Randolph Brazier
Global Head of Clean Power Systems at HSBC
HSBC
Episode: EP. 280 From Ambition to Execution: Grids, Coal and Capital in APAC
Lara Panjkov
Head of Research in APAC at Aurora
Aurora
Episode: EP. 280 From Ambition to Execution: Grids, Coal and Capital in APAC
Steven Mandel
Partner at TPG Rise Climate
TPG Rise Climate
Episode: EP. 279 AI-Driven Demand and the New Power Investment Cycle
Oliver Kerr
MD for the USA at Aurora
Aurora
Episode: EP. 278 Nat Bullard on Decarbonisation in the Age of AI
Pieter-Jan Mermans
Co-founder and managing partner at Junction Growth Investors
Junction Growth Investors
Episode: EP. 276 Scaling the Energy Transition: Flexibility, Capital and Execution
Steffen Schülzchen
Founder and CEO of Entrix, managing battery optimization projects in Europe.
Entrix
Episode: EP.274 – From Grid Bottlenecks to Battery Value: Europe’s Storage Markets Evolve
Constantin Nicklas
Head of Sales at Entrix, with over a decade of experience in asset management.
Entrix
Episode: EP.274 – From Grid Bottlenecks to Battery Value: Europe’s Storage Markets Evolve
Ana Paula Marques
Executive Board member at EDP, leading the global renewable generation asset platform
EDP
Episode: EP.272 – Renewables at Scale: Flexibility, Grids and the Future Power System
Simon Bushell
CEO of Sympower
Sympower
Episode: EP.271 - Flexibility, Batteries and the Future of Europe’s Power System

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • Impressive podcast

    Impressive podcast with a lot of experts providing sharp insights

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Will_CH
    Australia3 years ago
  • 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshCrist
    United States4 years ago
  • Very interesting and engaging

    Aurora finds incredibly interesting industry professionals and woke me up to the huge currents of change going on around me as an engineer in the energy sector.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mandrews1988
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Review

    Great, informative podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hugo batten
    Australia5 years ago
  • Enjoyed the previews

    James Samworth did a fine job previewing the Spring Conference. Who else is lined up?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wingcommandertomjones
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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The host consistently covers timely topics in energy transition, including AI-driven demand, storage, and grid challenges.
Listeners praise the breadth and depth of expertise, and the practical takeaway value for strategy and policy.
Audience notes the host delivers clear, informative discussions that are accessible to both technical and non-technical listeners.
High-quality conversations with industry leaders who bring practical insights.

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#202
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#203
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EP. 280 From Ambition to Execution: Grids, Coal and Capital in APAC
Q: What's one hypothesis or view on the energy transition that you think is at odds with the general consensus?
Randolph pushes back against extremes, noting that data centers may not be as big a demand driver as hype suggests and emphasizing the need for infrastructure built ahead of demand, plus the importance of market design and regulation to incentivize investment and flexibility.
EP. 279 AI-Driven Demand and the New Power Investment Cycle
Q: What role does the team play in differentiating platform investments in a competitive market?
Team quality is the most critical factor; a great team can unlock value across the platform, align incentives, and execute on complex development and integration tasks, which ultimately drives superior returns.
EP. 279 AI-Driven Demand and the New Power Investment Cycle
Q: Could you talk a bit about when you're thinking about platform deals, what are you looking for?
We look for platforms with strong management teams, scalable assets, and a clear path to operational scale; the focus is on ROIC and the ability to translate pipeline into real, profitable assets rather than chasing megawatt growth for its own sake.
EP. 278 Nat Bullard on Decarbonisation in the Age of AI
Q: Do you have a sense of how this plays out?
The future is uncertain but may bring significant changes in the energy sector, especially concerning supply-demand dynamics and AI's role in infrastructure development.
EP. 278 Nat Bullard on Decarbonisation in the Age of AI
Q: What gives? Is the grid ready, what has to change?
The rate limiting factor is now demand interconnections, rather than supply, necessitating a shift in how utilities manage and anticipate energy consumption models.

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2. Lara Panjkov
3. Steven Mandel
4. Oliver Kerr
5. Pieter-Jan Mermans
6. Steffen Schülzchen
7. Constantin Nicklas
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