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Energy Unplugged by Aurora

Aurora Energy Research
Renewable Energy
Energy Transition
Battery Storage
Data Centers
Decarbonization
Clean Energy
Australia
Hydrogen
Energy Storage
Offshore Wind
Electric Vehicles
Batteries
Solar Energy
Carbon Capture
Inflation Reduction Act
Artificial Intelligence
Green Hydrogen
Renewables
Germany
Aurora Energy Research

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, Richard Howard, Aurora Energy Research's Global Research Director, is joined by Georgina Hallett, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head of Physical Markets at the London Metal Exchange (LME). The Energy Transition is ofte... more

This week on Energy Unplugged, Richard Howard, Aurora Energy Research's Global Research Director, is joined by Georgina Hallett, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head of Physical Markets at the London Metal Exchange (LME). The Energy Transition is ofte... more

This week on Energy Unplugged, Richard Howard, Aurora Energy Research’s Global Research Director, is joined by Christina Rentell, Research Lead for Aurora’s French and Iberian power markets. Drawing on her expertise in renewable energy, battery stora... more

This week on Energy Unplugged, Richard Howard, Aurora Energy Research’s Global Research Director, is joined by Christina Rentell, Research Lead for Aurora’s French and Iberian power markets. Drawing on her expertise in renewable energy, battery stora... more

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Recent Guests

Sonia Dunlop
CEO of the Global Solar Council
Global Solar Council
Episode: The Solar Boom Meets the Grid, EP 295 - Video Edition
Caroline Still
Head of South Africa, Aurora
Aurora
Episode: SAWEM: Can South Africa Build a Competitive Power Market? EP. 294 - Video Edition
Jan Rosenow
Professor of Energy and Climate Policy at the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: The Primary Energy Fallacy: Why Electrification Changes Everything, EP. 293
Aurélie Alemany
CEO of EnerCity
EnerCity
Episode: How Does Germany Fix Its Grid Congestion Problem? EP. 292 - Video Edition
Olivier Jacquemin
Head of Power Revenues at Amarenco
Amarenco
Episode: Designing Batteries for a Changing Grid, EP. 291
Devrim Celal
Chief Flexibility and Marketing Officer at Kraken
Kraken (Octopus Group)
Episode: EP. 290 AI, Flexibility and the Rise of the Autonomous Grid
Lord John Browne
Former CEO of BP, chairs AI-focused companies
Lord Browne of Madingley, AI-focused ventures
Episode: EP. 289 Lord Browne on the New Energy Equation: Security, AI and Decarbonisation - Video
Dominique Ferreira
Global Brand Director for Omexom, VINCI Group's energy infrastructure arm
Omexom (VINCI Group)
Episode: EP. 288 Building the Backbone of the Energy Transition - Video
Elias Saba
Chief Commercial Officer and co-founder of Eku
Eku
Episode: EP. 287 Elias Saba on Battery Economics, Risk and the Future of Storage

Hosts

Richard Howard
Host of Energy Unplugged
Lara Panjkov
Head of Research in APAC

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • Impressive podcast

    Impressive podcast with a lot of experts providing sharp insights

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Will_CH
    Australia4 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 Kingdom6 years ago
  • Review

    Great, informative podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hugo batten
    Australia6 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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How Does Germany Fix Its Grid Congestion Problem? EP. 292 - Video Edition
Q: What is the main obstacle to implementing nodal pricing in Germany today?
The main obstacles are the highly complex market structure with hundreds of grid operators, regulatory hurdles, and the cultural and political resistance from different regional interests who fear adverse impacts on industry locations; therefore, pragmatic steps and pilots are needed before a full transition.
How Does Germany Fix Its Grid Congestion Problem? EP. 292 - Video Edition
Q: Do you think regional price zones, as opposed to a pure nodal system, might be a practical intermediate path for Germany?
Regional price zones could better target regional grid constraints while avoiding the full disruption of nodal pricing; however, this would still require sophisticated local signals (e.g., dynamic pricing, local flexibility markets) and significant coordination among many DSOs and policy makers.
How Does Germany Fix Its Grid Congestion Problem? EP. 292 - Video Edition
Q: What is the status quo we are actually comparing to, and what are the concrete solutions being considered for Germany's grid issues?
The status quo is a single price zone with regulatory measures like dynamic grid fees and forced redispatch; the discussion is weighing single price zone reforms against market-based or regionalized pricing, including nodal pricing as an ideal but challenging long-term target. In the near term, dynamic grid fees are seen as a necessary first step to address local dispatch problems while broader reforms are prepared.
The Solar Boom Meets the Grid, EP 295
Q: What lessons can different regions learn from Australia and California?
Australia and California show how grid operators can integrate large fleets of distributed solar via virtual power plants and inverters, improving resilience and self-consumption, while highlighting the need for clear visibility and control at the distribution level to prevent grid instability.
The Solar Boom Meets the Grid, EP 295
Q: How should markets and regulation adapt to maximize the benefits of solar plus storage?
Markets must enable battery storage to bid into ancillary services, allow technology-agnostic competition, and support revenue stacking across multiple services, while regulators should streamline permitting and incentivize grid-forming inverters and distributed generation assets.

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This show centers on the global energy transition, with frequent deep dives into grid modernization, market design, storage economics, AI-enabled optimization, and policy/regulatory dynamics. Episodes feature top industry leaders, financiers, and engineers from utilities, tech platforms, oil/gas majors, and investment firms, offering practical case studies, strategic trends, and regional perspectives (EU, US, APAC, Latin America). A notable strength is bringing senior operators and policy shapers into conversations, often tying technical topics to real-world deployments, grid resilience, and investment signals. This mix makes it helpful for listeners evaluating technology partnerships, sponsorship opportunities, or guest slots who can add c... more

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