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Plugged In: the energy news podcast

Montel News
Renewable Energy
Germany
Nuclear Energy
Energy Transition
European Union
LNG
Norway
Energy Security
Ukraine
Energy Prices
Guarantees Of Origin
Offshore Wind
Nordic Power Market
Spain
Data Centers
Nuclear Power
China
Europe
Coal
France

Coming from the heart of the Montel newsroom, Editor-in-Chief, Snjolfur Richard Sverrisson and his team of journalists explore the news headlines in the energy sector, bringing you in depth analysis of the industry’s leading stories each week.

Richard speaks to experts, analysts, regulators, and senior business leaders to the examine not just the what, but the why behind the decisions directing ... more

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Europe's electricity system is changing fast. As renewables continue to reshape the power mix, new challenges are emerging; from negative pricing and falling pofitability  to the increased need for flexibility, storage, long-term investment signals a... more

Europe has made remarkable progress in developing renewable energy, but grids – both at distribution and transmission level, are struggling to keep up. Congestion, long connection queues and ageing infrastructure are holding back the energy transitio... more

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Europe is developing green energy at lighting speed.  But as solar and wind generation reaches record levels, new challenges are emerging across the electricity system. Negative prices, grid congestion, curtailment and falling capture prices are rais... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Stark
Head of the UK's Mission for Clean Power at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
UK Government
Episode: Can Britain Still Deliver Net Zero? Chris Stark on “ungumming the system” and the UK's Energy Future
Janne Peljo
Representative of Finnish Industries
Finnish Industries
Episode: Data Centre Boom: catalysts and constraints
Elisabeth Cremona
Analyst at Ember
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Episode: Data Centre Boom: catalysts and constraints
Markus Rauramo
CEO of Fortum and president of Eurelectric
Fortum; Eurelectric
Episode: Finland - a power success story?
Guy Nicholson
Head of Zero Carbon Grid Solutions at Statkraft
Statkraft
Episode: Feeling the heat: Preparing Europe's grids for summer
Paweł Czyżak
Europe program director at Ember
Ember
Episode: Feeling the heat: Preparing Europe's grids for summer
Luca Dimitrov
Southern and Central Eastern European correspondent from Montel News
Montel News
Episode: How many wake up calls does Europe need?
Caroline Pailliez
Montel journalist following the debate on negative prices across Europe
Montel
Episode: Celebrating curtailment: Are negative prices really that bad?
André Bosschaart
Head of Analytics for Montel
Montel
Episode: Celebrating curtailment: Are negative prices really that bad?

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Richard Sverrisson
Host of Plugged In: the energy news podcast; Editor-in-Chief at Montel; based in Montel newsroom; covers energy news with on-the-ground perspectives and market analysis.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Strong podcast for people interested in EU energy

    I’m a student of energy in Milan and this podcast has helped a lot. Thank you 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    babbit44
    United States4 years ago
  • Energy industry nerd

    Absolutely love how timely this podcast is!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maria from Berlin
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Very informative podcast!

    Very informative podcast with an easy and listener friendly style. I particularly enjoy the varied range of people who feature in interviews and conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChrisHayward
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Great time saver and source of knowledge

    It’s perfect to listen to experts provide an informal update on specific current energy related topics: very efficiently way to stay updated

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HaakonLeknes
    Norway7 years ago
  • Very informative

    As I have recently started working as an analyst for a major energy trader in Central Europe, I find this podcast really useful to learn about greater framework for my job, and to keep updated on the latest news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Snekvik
    Norway7 years ago

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Informative and accessible; great for staying updated on energy topics.
Guests provide diverse perspectives from regulators, traders, and analysts.
Shows strong energy market literacy with timely, industry-relevant analysis.

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Feeling the heat: Preparing Europe's grids for summer
Q: So Julia, Europe has experienced several major heat waves in recent years. Are electricity systems now facing a fundamentally different operating environment than they were a decade ago?
Yes, the operating environment is more like a high-stakes balancing act due to faster renewable buildout, especially solar, which spikes during midday and drops in the evenings, while grids take much longer to build out.
A fresh energy crisis?
Q: What role does electrification play in reducing exposure to volatile fossil fuels?
Electrification is framed as a key long-term strategy to reduce dependence on volatile fossil fuels, but it must be market-driven and economically viable. The guests stress that a competitive electricity price and supportive policies are necessary to drive investment in electrification.
A fresh energy crisis?
Q: What would crisis-era measures look like—price caps, subsidies, or something else?
There's no single recipe; policymakers must balance investment certainty with consumer protection. Possible tools discussed include targeted state aid, subsidies, temporary price caps, and rapid crisis mechanisms at EU level to prevent market fragmentation while preserving competitiveness.
A fresh energy crisis?
Q: Are we on the cusp of another energy crisis?
The guests acknowledge the signs point to potential volatility and price spikes, but stop short of predicting a full-blown crisis. The consensus is that while a crisis is possible, it would depend on the duration of gas supply disruptions and how quickly policy responses and market adjustments occur.
Hormuz on the Brink, Energy Markets in Shock [Special episode]
Q: What is the worst-case scenario for markets if the Strait remains closed longer than expected?
Dan/Harx discuss a prolonged outage leading to sustained high prices, potential substitution to coal in the near term, and the risk of broader economic impacts if energy costs stay elevated.

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A detailed, globally-focused energy markets show that frequently centers on geopolitics, supply discipline, and price dynamics across gas, LNG, and electricity. Episodes frequently feature a rotating panel of senior analysts, regulators, and industry observers who break down market design, storage strategies, interconnectors, and the economics driving volatility. Noteworthy is the show's multi-guest format that blends on-the-ground reporting, risk assessment, and scenario planning to illuminate how policy choices, infrastructure constraints, and geopolitical tensions shape energy transitions. This makes it useful for listeners who want practical context for risk, investment decisions, and policy implications in European and global energy ma... more

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2. Janne Peljo
3. Elisabeth Cremona
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