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Switched On

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

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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The energy transition is reshaping how companies make money. BNEF’s new Transition Risk and Opportunities Outlook models revenues for more than 70,000 companies as demand shifts across energy, transport and commodities. Businesses exposed to renewabl... more

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Power plants have a water problem that’s getting harder to ignore. Coal, gas and nuclear facilities rely heavily on water for cooling, leaving some exposed as drought and heat intensify pressure on freshwater supplies. Wind and solar generation have ... more

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Europe’s gas market is heading into winter with little room for error. Lower storage levels and disruption in the Middle East have left the region more exposed to weather and competition for LNG. BNEF’s base case sees European storage falling to 21% ... more

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No country can feed itself entirely on its own. The global food system depends on a complex web of trade, not just for food but for fertilizer, animal feed, pesticides and labor. Even major agricultural exporters rely on imports somewhere in their su... more

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Recent Guests

Alistair Purdie
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Episode: Water Stress Brings Risks for Thirsty Power Generators
Arham Muhammad
European Gas Market Analyst
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Episode: Global Gas Tug of War Is Brewing for Winter
Helen Ramsbottom
Analyst, agriculture
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Episode: Food and Farming Caught in Geopolitical Crossfire
Zoe Zakrzewska
Trade and Supply Chain Analyst at BloombergNEF
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Episode: US Grid Ban Hits Batteries Hardest: Analyst Reaction
Jit Bhattacharya
CEO and co-founder of BasiGo
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Episode: BNEF Pioneers: Buses, Bioleaching and Better Batteries
Liz Dennett
Founder and CEO of Endolith
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Episode: BNEF Pioneers: Buses, Bioleaching and Better Batteries
Frank Harley
Chief Strategy Officer at GRST
GRST
Episode: BNEF Pioneers: Buses, Bioleaching and Better Batteries
Ethan Zindler
Head of Country and Policy Research at BloombergNEF
BloombergNEF
Episode: Six Months In, the Iran War Redraws the Energy Map
Abdullah Alkattan
Middle East Energy Transition Analyst
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Episode: Turkey's Renewables Boom Has More Than Climate in Mind

Hosts

Kamala Schelling
Host of Switched On
Tom Rowlands-Rees
Host of Switched On

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 304 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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Engaging, data-driven, and accessible; great guests and insightful Q&A.
High-quality macro views with strong expert context across energy topics.

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Water Stress Brings Risks for Thirsty Power Generators
Q: How do renewables change this dynamic, and what does the future look like for water stress in the power system?
Renewables bring much lower water use per unit of generation, potentially decoupling new generation from freshwater stress; however, the current fleet's exposure remains significant, and regional differences will shape how vulnerabilities evolve through 2050 and beyond.
Water Stress Brings Risks for Thirsty Power Generators
Q: What is the deal with this silent dependency between water and power that has emerged?
Alistair explains that power plants, especially thermal ones, use water to cool and that large-scale withdrawals create vulnerabilities during droughts and heatwaves, with the risks varying by technology and location; renewables reduce water intensity but the existing fleet remains exposed in many regions.
US Grid Ban Hits Batteries Hardest: Analyst Reaction
Q: Why are lithium-ion batteries singled out as the hardest hit, and what does this mean for US battery storage growth?
BNEF data show a large share of US battery imports coming from China/Hong Kong, making batteries especially vulnerable; this could slow buildouts in the near term but may spur a domestic manufacturing push and diversification of supply sources.
US Grid Ban Hits Batteries Hardest: Analyst Reaction
Q: What exactly does the new US Executive Order restrict, and how broad could its reach be?
The order targets bulk power system equipment and could block technology sourced from or tied to countries under sanctions, with a clear emphasis on China-related supply chains, potentially affecting even China-based firms manufacturing equipment for US use.
EV Boom Changes Lanes as New Markets Take the Wheel
Q: When will upfront price parity shift EV adoption into a new phase in major markets like Europe and the US?
Parody is modeled to occur around 2028-2029 for most segments in Europe and the US, with some exceptions like pickup trucks in the US potentially pushing parity to around 2034 due to battery size and cost considerations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Switched On

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

The show centers on energy, technology, and policy trends, frequently featuring BloombergNEF analysts who unpack recent research with clear, data-driven context. Episodes often dissect policy shifts, grid reliability, renewable deployments, and market dynamics, with practical implications for investors, utilities, developers, and policymakers. A standout pattern is the mix of macro outlooks (regional and global) and near-term operational detail (project economics, technology economics, and regulatory design), delivered through accessible explanations and concrete case studies. The format tends to be interview-heavy, prioritizing expert insight from within BNEF and related energy-tech domains, and it often surfaces timely topics like electri... more

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