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Plugged In: the energy news podcast

Montel News
Renewable Energy
Electricity Pricing Error
Nordic Power Market
Germany
Energy Transition
Finland
LNG
Norway
Nordic Region
Nodal Pricing
Nordpool
Power Exchange
Power Supply Crisis
Zonal Pricing
UK Electricity Market
Iberian Exception
Battery Storage
Electric Vehicles
Clean Energy Package
Carbon Markets

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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April's huge blackout across the Iberian peninsula, and parts of France, triggered a storm of debate In Spain and more widely across Europe. Despite the publication of several reports, questions remain over the cause of the outage, what lessons the c... more

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The new 15-minute day-ahead auctions went live this week, marking one of the most significant changes in the European power market to date.

In this episode - recorded 48 hours after the first auction - Richard reviews the launch with senior commenta... more

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Last week, the UK Prime Minister was the latest leader in Europe to announce his commitment to nuclear energy production by announcing plans to build "a fleet" of small modular reactors (SMRs). The UK's announcement followed similar plans elsewhere i... more

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Earlier this week, Europe’s benchmark carbon price climbed by over 1 EUR to reach a seven-month high. Could it continue to rise? 

As companies across the EU rush to meet the EU ETS deadline on the 30th September, investment funds’ increase their net... more

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Recent Guests

Christina Rentell
Research Leader at Aurora Energy Research
Aurora Energy Research
Episode: Spain’s grid in "safe mode": Lessons from the blackout
Daniel Garasa-Saragardoi
Energy Engineer and Europe Solar Analyst at Wood Mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie
Episode: Spain’s grid in "safe mode": Lessons from the blackout
Sophie Macfarlane-Smith
Head of Customer Engagement at Rolls Royce SMR
Rolls Royce
Episode: SMRs and AI: Powering Europe's energy security?
Kia Marie Jerichau
Vice President at the Danish TSO Energy Net
Energy Net
Episode: A Nordic balancing act
Mathew Creese
Head of Market Operations for Wind and Solar at Anil
Anil
Episode: A Nordic balancing act
Fredrik Bodecker
CEO of Bodecker Partners
Bodecker Partners
Episode: Nordic power market at a crossroads
Kolbjørn Hembre
CEO at Entelios
Entelios
Episode: Nordic power market at a crossroads
Julia Demirdag
Germany correspondent
Montel
Episode: Heatwave raises red flags for power market
Robin Girmes
Meteorologist and Managing Director of Energy Weather
Energy Weather
Episode: Heatwave raises red flags for power market

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Snjolfur Richard Sverrisson
Editor-in-Chief at Montel, Snjolfur Richard Sverrisson leads in-depth discussions with industry experts and assesses the key trends in the energy sector, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to every episode.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 76 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 States3 years ago
  • Energy industry nerd

    Absolutely love how timely this podcast is!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maria from Berlin
    United Kingdom5 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 Kingdom6 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
    Norway6 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
    Norway6 years ago

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Spain’s grid in "safe mode": Lessons from the blackout
Q: How long do you think the TSO will operate in this safe mode?
It will continue until long-term solutions for voltage control are established.
Spain’s grid in "safe mode": Lessons from the blackout
Q: Do you think the blackout has become weaponized against renewables?
Yes, it has been used politically to criticize the renewable energy sector.
Spain’s grid in "safe mode": Lessons from the blackout
Q: What happened on the 28th of April?
The blackout caused massive disruptions and several investigations pointed to voltage issues as the root cause.
Complex and volatile - 15-minute power auctions start
Q: What do you think? Do you expect this kind of zigzag pricing pattern to continue?
Yes, the zigzag pattern is driven by hourly cross-border capacity calculations and is expected to continue, especially with weather fluctuations.
Complex and volatile - 15-minute power auctions start
Q: Are you very confident that the new system can cope and cope well with these kind of phenomenon that Jerome is describing?
Yes, extensive testing has been done to prepare the algorithm to handle variable conditions in the market.

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