Power Plays
Charlotte Kirk and Lucy ShawJoin us - Dr Charlotte Kirk and Lucy Shaw - as we dive into the tech, finance and politics powering the energy transition each week.
We'll unpack what happened, why it matters, and what you need to know.
With deep industry insights and unique insider knowledge, we'll keep you up to date with all the Power Plays.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 3 months ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsTech NewsBusiness News | |||
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This week on Power Plays (recorded May 13th, 2026), we are joined by a guest co-host, Henry Sanderson, while Charlotte completes an epic run in Spain. Henry is the author of Volt Rush, former journalist at Bloomberg and the Financial Times, and fello... more
Recorded 2nd May 2026: This week we explore the forces reshaping distribution level power systems, the UK's new energy policy announcements, and the progress of fossil fuel phase-out after a historic conference in Colombia.
Part One: DERs, VPPs, and... more
Recorded 18th April 2026: This week we explore the forces reshaping heavy industry in the energy transition — from the role of of coal in global power systems to the rapidly evolving race to build low-carbon steel.
In this episode:
* What the late... more
Recorded Sunday 12th April. we look at three forces reshaping the battery industry: Sodium-ion as a new chemistry moving toward commercialization, a new infrastructure model enabling heavy transport electrification, and a reminder that capital intens... more
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Apple Podcasts | #193 |  United States/News/Business News |
Apple Podcasts | #201 |  United Kingdom/News/Business News |
Apple Podcasts | #161 |  Ireland/News/Business News |
Apple Podcasts | #161 |  Norway/News/Business News |
Apple Podcasts | #199 |  South Africa/News/Business News |
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