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Join 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.

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Recorded on 13 August in California / 14 August in Australia.

Excited to have Hamish McKenzie as our co-host this week. He is Deputy Director of Climate Change and Energy at the Grattan Institute, and previously worked in the private sector and parl... more

Recorded 3 August 2026

This week, Charlotte and Lucy are joined by Will Rowe, Founder and CEO of Swaptopus, the joint venture between Octopus Energy Generation and CATL, building a battery-swapping network for electric HGVs across the UK and Europe.... more

Recorded on 29 July. We're excited to welcome our second-ever guest host—and our first-ever triumvirate recording. Joining Charlotte and Lucy is Sulaiman Ilyas-Jarrett, former government advisor at the UK Deparment for Energy, Head of Renewable Deliv... more

Recorded 23rd July: First Charlotte explores how carbon is shifting from being viewed solely as a waste product to becoming a valuable industrial feedstock. From sustainable aviation fuel and captured-carbon running shoes to low-carbon chemicals and ... more

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Will Rowe
CEO and founder of Swaptopus
Swaptopus
Episode: How Battery Swapping Could Transform Electric Trucking, with Will Rowe, CEO of Swaptopus
Sulaiman Ilyas-Jarrett
Policy fellow at the University of Cambridge and host of the Energy Revolution Podcast
University of Cambridge / Energy Revolution Podcast
Episode: What Miatta Fahnbulleh means for UK energy, with Sulaiman Ilyas-Jarrett
Henry Sanderson
Battery expert, author of Volt Rush, fellow at RUSI and Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Energy expert; guest co-host
Episode: Trump's trip to China on rare earths, electricity market reforms in the US, and the evolving Chinese EV market

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Charlotte Kirk
Host focused on energy tech, policy, and markets; brings insider knowledge of industry dynamics and strategic insight into the energy transition.
Lucy Shaw
Co-host who guides topics on energy policy, markets, and the broader economics of decarbonization with a pragmatic, grounded perspective.

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Trump's trip to China on rare earths, electricity market reforms in the US, and the evolving Chinese EV market
Q: So will there be any further deal for, you know, a Chinese EV maker to invest in the US, whether it's a JV or what kind of conditions will be involved will be fascinating to watch.
The discussion suggests that while there may be some assurances around licensing and collaboration, broad rollback of Chinese export controls seems unlikely, with both sides focusing on selective cooperation rather than a full surrender of leverage.
What Miatta Fahnbulleh means for UK energy, with Sulaiman Ilyas-Jarrett
Q: What do you think the government should consider in the latest CFDs auction for data-center scale electricity needs?
The discussion suggests focusing CFDs on bulk power to meet everyday demand while recognizing the limits for highly tailored, high-demand users; there's a push for more tailored PPAs or integrated procurement to address data-center needs and ensure grid readiness.

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The show centers on the convergence of energy technology, policy, and finance, with in-depth conversations that unpack what's driving the energy transition and why it matters to businesses and policymakers. Across episodes, topics range from electrified freight, decarbonization policy, and grid resilience to cutting-edge storage, battery chemistries, and geopolitical dynamics shaping supply chains. Noteworthy threads include real-world pilots and market design considerations, the role of regulation and incentives in accelerating adoption, and hands-on industry insight from engineers, analysts, and policymakers. The format blends technical explanations with practical implications for organizations evaluating energy tech bets, corporate susta... more

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