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Switched On

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Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
China
Energy Transition
Climate Change
Solar Energy
Data Centers
Hydrogen
Wind Energy
Inflation Reduction Act
Bloombergnef
Tariffs
Europe
United States
BNEF
Clean Technology
India
Climate Adaptation
Solar Power
Carbon Capture and Storage

The future of energy, transport, sustainability and more, as told by BNEF analysts. Each week, Dana Perkins and Tom Rowlands-Rees sit down with BloombergNEF (BNEF) analysts to uncover the key findings and stories behind their latest research.

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Recent Guests

Nathalie Limandibhratha
Senior Associate, US Power Team, BNEF
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Episode: How Bitcoin Could Save Texas From an AI Power Crunch
Xiaoting Wang
Hydrogen specialist at BloombergNEF
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Episode: China Bets Big on Green Hydrogen: Analyst Reaction
Ash Wang
EV charging analyst
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Episode: The Hidden Economics of EV Charging Networks
Madeleine Brolly
EV charging analyst
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Episode: The Hidden Economics of EV Charging Networks
Sahaj Sood
Associate from the Australian research team
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Episode: Battery Boom Is Upending Australian Power Market Rules
Hayley Lai
Analyst from BNEF's grids team
BloombergNEF
Episode: Defending the Power Grid in an Age of Digital Threats
Jess Hicks
BNEF weather analysis team member
BloombergNEF
Episode: How Super El Niño Hits Power Markets: Analyst Reaction
Ryan Ward
BNEF weather analysis team member
BloombergNEF
Episode: How Super El Niño Hits Power Markets: Analyst Reaction
Yara van Ingen
Associate from BloombergNEF building decarbonization team
BloombergNEF
Episode: Heat Pumps and the Economics of Clean Heating

Hosts

Dana Perkins
Host of Switched On (BloombergNEF)
Kamala Schelling
Host of Switched On
Tom Rowlands-Rees
Host of Switched On

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 303 ratings
  • What year is this?

    Surprisingly antiquated thinking. Described the subsidies for renewables as being socialized to consumers via extra costs. No discussion of all the subsidies for oil and gas socialized through our taxes though! Not to mention the negative externalities all of which are socialized to the globe. I’m surprised we haven’t heard a hot take on trickle down economics. Bit surprising but BNEF even feels very conservative now. Not a fan - would like less bias.

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    B. Gladstone
    United Statesa year ago
  • This is the best Bloomberg podcast

    And in general one of the best podcasts out there on the energy transition. Well researched, lots of compelling information, intelligent Q&A between host and guests. I love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    qelmnl
    Switzerlanda year ago
  • One of the best podcasts

    Very informative, nicely curated, well-structured episodes coving a good range of key topics - from EV to plant-based milk - in the climate change field. A great selection of questions and speakers. I’m learning a ton since following Switch On. Strongly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    小刘吃多了
    United States3 years ago
  • Mazda advertising?

    Strange that a podcast re energy transition episode about lithium is sponsored by Mazda petrol fueled cars (listening from australia)

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    cccccc hhhhh
    Australia3 years ago
  • Good content, unreasonably LONG breaks for ads

    Enjoying the show, but very irritated by the incredibly long ads. Will look for alternative sources.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    razrmogle
    United States4 years ago

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Audience appreciates broad coverage of the energy transition, from policy to technology and markets.

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How Super El Niño Hits Power Markets: Analyst Reaction
Q: What are the implications for US power and gas markets as the season progresses?
A milder backdrop could dampen winter heating demand, but surprises—like extreme cold snaps or unanticipated weather events—can cause sharp price spikes regardless of the backdrop. The overall volatility tends to hinge on the interaction between background conditions and sudden shocks.
How Super El Niño Hits Power Markets: Analyst Reaction
Q: So Jess, let's start with the really big question. What is El Niño and why does it matter?
El Niño is the warming of equatorial Pacific waters that alters moisture, clouds, and jet stream patterns, which can translate into global shifts in heat, rainfall, and wind. These changes drive longer, more persistent market stresses and volatility in power and gas prices, especially if a stronger, 'Super' El Niño is at play.
China Bets Big on Green Hydrogen: Analyst Reaction
Q: What are the main barriers to profitability for green hydrogen projects in China, despite subsidies?
Key barriers include electrolyzer efficiency gaps, reliability concerns, intermittency from renewable power, and subsidies that are not guaranteed or sufficient to close the cost gap with gray hydrogen.
China Bets Big on Green Hydrogen: Analyst Reaction
Q: Why is China pursuing such an aggressive target, and what are the implications for energy security and decarbonization?
The target supports energy security by reducing dependence on imported oil and gas, replacing some with hydrogen produced from coal with gasification, and moving toward renewable-powered hydrogen as costs decline.
China Bets Big on Green Hydrogen: Analyst Reaction
Q: What exactly is China's target for green hydrogen by 2030, and how does it compare to current production levels?
The target is 2 million metric tons per year by 2030, about eight times the 2025 level, and roughly half of the global capacity BNEF expects by 2030 under an optimistic scenario.

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What is Switched On about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced, analytical dive into the global energy transition, with BloombergNEF analysts unpacking recent research on wind, solar, storage, nuclear, and policy-driven market dynamics. Episodes frequently center on how supply chains, geopolitics, and technology costs shape investment decisions, grid resilience, and the pace of decarbonization across regions such as Europe, the United States, and Asia. Notable throughlines include the economics of hydrogen, the role of data centers in driving storage demand, and the interplay between policy incentives, subsidies, and market structure. A standout feature is the consistent bringing togetherprolific researchers and practitioners to translate complex datasets into actionable insights for decis... more

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