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Energy Unplugged by Aurora

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

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, Hugo Batten, Managing Director of APAC for Aurora Energy Research, is joined by Elias Saba, Chief Commercial Officer of Eku Energy, and Lara Panjkov, Aurora’s Head of Research in APAC. Together, they explore how battery... more

This week on Energy Unplugged, Rodrigo Borges, Market Lead for Brazil at Aurora Energy Research, is joined by Veronica Coelho, Country Manager & SVP at Equinor, and Roberto Colindres, CEO of Rio Energy. Together, they explore how Brazil’s power secto... more

This week on Energy Unplugged, in the first of our new video series, Richard Howard, Global Head of Research at Aurora Energy Research, is joined by Marc Hedin, Head of Research for West Europe and Africa at Aurora Energy Research, to explore one of ... more

This week on Energy Unplugged, Claudia Gunter is joined by Luuk Veeken, CEO and co-founder of Dexter Energy. Together, they explore how rising renewable penetration is driving short-term power market volatility – and why success increasingly depends ... more

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Recent Guests

Veronica Coelho
Senior Vice President and Country Manager Brazil at Equinor
Equinor
Episode: EP. 286 Beyond Buildout: Brazil’s Next Power Market Evolution
Roberto Colindres
CEO of Rio Energy
Rio Energy (Equinor renewables platform in Brazil)
Episode: EP. 286 Beyond Buildout: Brazil’s Next Power Market Evolution
Marc Hedin
Head of research covering Western Europe (GB, Ireland, France, Iberia) and more; instrumental in Aurora's market entries
Aurora
Episode: EP. 285 Inside Grid Congestion: An Aurora Deep Dive
Luuk Veeken
CEO and co-founder of Dexter Energy
Dexter Energy
Episode: EP. 284 Luuk Veeken on navigating volatility in Europe’s power markets
Duncan Clark
Former Head of Europe Development at Ørsted; board member at RenewableUK
Ørsted (former); RenewableUK
Episode: EP. 283 Offshore Wind Reset: Duncan Clark on What Comes Next
Nick Civetta
Senior member of Aurora's advisory team
Aurora Energy Research
Episode: EP. 283 Offshore Wind Reset: Duncan Clark on What Comes Next
Daniel Gerber
Global Business Line Manager for Renewable Power and Motion High Power Division
ABB
Episode: EP.282 Daniel Gerber on Power Electronics and the Future of Grid Stability
Lizzie Bonham
Leads North America Tech and Policy Team at Aurora
Aurora Energy Research
Episode: EP. 281 Data Center Load Growth and the Future of the US Grid
Jack Graham
Leads PJM research coverage at Aurora
Aurora Energy Research
Episode: EP. 281 Data Center Load Growth and the Future of the US Grid

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 118 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
    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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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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#206
Italy/Business
Apple Podcasts
#108
Norway/Business
Apple Podcasts
#117
Singapore/Business

Talking Points

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EP. 285 Inside Grid Congestion: An Aurora Deep Dive
Q: Could you describe the different ways that this is even approached around the world?
Marc explains two main clusters: one with wholesale nodal or zonal pricing that solves dispatch and grid constraints together (as in US ISOs), and another where the market is copper-plated—pricing is done without grid constraints first, followed by a redispatch to handle constraints, effectively aligning generation closer to demand after the fact.
EP. 281 Data Center Load Growth and the Future of the US Grid
Q: What are the main options for data centers to stay energized quickly while the grid interconnection and capacity markets evolve?
Options include behind-the-meter generation, bringing their own new generation, gas-backed bridging solutions, and innovative uses of batteries or storage assets, with ongoing debates about timing, cost, and market rules that may influence which path is most viable.
EP. 281 Data Center Load Growth and the Future of the US Grid
Q: Why is PJM so central to the conversation about data centers and grid impacts in the US?
PJM sits at the heart of the national interconnection and capacity-market framework in a region with heavy data-center growth, providing a bellwether for how large loads affect grid reliability, pricing signals, and policy reforms.
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.

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4. Luuk Veeken
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