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Welcome to ‘Energy Unplugged by Aurora’, a mix of in-depth conversations with key international industry leaders, policymakers, and academics, sharing their unique perspectives on the global energy transition. Hosted by various Aurora experts, we explore the hottest topics and trends across the energy landscape. From renewables, battery storage, and grid integration, to hydrogen, commodity markets, and technology innovation, our high-profile guests weigh in with their valuable insights. Stay informed and engaged with the latest developments in the energy industry, with a new episode released every week!
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Welcome to ‘Energy Unplugged by Aurora’, a mix of in-depth conversations with key international industry leaders, policymakers, and academics, sharing their unique perspectives on the global energy transition. Hosted by various Aurora experts, we explore the hottest topics and trends across the energy landscape. From renewables, battery storage, and grid integration, to hydrogen, commodity markets, and technology innovation, our high-profile guests weigh in with their valuable insights. Stay informed and engaged with the latest developments in the energy industry, with a new episode released every week!
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This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Guillaume de Goÿs, CEO of Aluminium Dunkerque. He joins our Head of France, Pierre Dennery, and Julia Breuing, Research Associate in our Berlin office to discuss the challenges energy consumers are facing from tariffs, electricity, and carbon prices. Guillaume began his career in the tire industry at Michelin before transitioning to the aluminium sector, working first in Cameroon and later in France. He is now CEO of Aluminium Dunkerque, the largest aluminium smelter in Europe and a global leader in low-carbon aluminium production. He also serves as President of Aluminium France and sits on the board of UNIDEN. Main topics include the following: Challenges faced by energy-intensive industries in Europe and whether the European Clean Industrial Deal addresses them Indirect emission compensation in Europe and its interactions with the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) The potential role of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and flexibility…
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This week on Energy Unplugged, we're thrilled to welcome Sir Alex Chisholm, UK Chair of EDF and a Board Director at BT Group plc, along with Kirsty Gogan, Founding Director & Co-CEO of Terra Praxis and Managing Partner at LucidCatalyst. They'll be joining Dan Monzani, our Managing Director for the UK, Ireland, and India, for an insightful discussion on the role of nuclear power. Prior to EDF Energy and BT Group, Sir Alex worked at the top level of the UK Government, including 4 years in charge of the business and energy department. Kirsty’s experience counts 15 years as a senior advisor to Government on climate and energy policy, including 10 Downing St and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. The main topics up for discussion include the following: The role of nuclear in supporting data centre demand How to accelerate the deployment of small modular reactors, and the role of innovation in standardising their manufacturing The major barriers to successful new nuclear development, including funding, supply chains, skills base, and public support to this technology…
This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Wendy Lam, CEO of Capsol Technologies. She joined our Head of Nordics & Baltics, Alexander Esser, to discuss the future of industrial decarbonisation. Wendy is an experienced technology leader with more than 20 years’ experience at major international industrial companies and has a proven track record of driving growth, developing strategic partnerships, and commercializing new technologies worldwide. Now, she leads Capsol Technologies, a carbon capture technology provider. They license their technology to Stockholm’s Värtaverket, which will be Europe’s first large-scale bio-energy carbon capture and storage, BECCS, plant when operational. Main topics include the following: The role of carbon capture in meeting climate goals The implications of the Clean Industrial Deal for industry and investment Real-world projects, including Europe’s first large-scale negative emissions plant…
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This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re excited to welcome Lucy Yu, CEO of the Centre for Net Zero, and Jon Norman, President of Hydrostor. They’ll join Marc Hedin, our Head of Research for Western Europe & India, to discuss how flexibility plays a crucial role in enabling a clean power grid. The Centre for Net Zero is an independent research unit within Octopus Energy, focused on providing data-driven insights into the future of demand flexibility. Hydrostor, based in Toronto, specializes in the development and operation of Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage technology, offering energy storage solutions ranging from 8 hours to multiple days. Main topics include the following: Challenges in achieving a net-zero energy system The importance of flexibility in a clean power system Potential risks of lacking sufficient flexibility in the system…
This week on Energy Unplugged, we're excited to welcome Carolina Nester, Head of Operations for Iberia at Sonnedix. She joins Christina Rentell, our Research Lead for France & Iberia, to discuss the challenges of curtailment and its impact. With over 17 years of experience in the photovoltaic (PV) sector, Carolina has a broad background spanning solar module manufacturing, installation permitting, design, construction management, and the supervision and control of solar assets, as well as PV consulting. Since joining Sonnedix in 2017, she has been responsible for optimizing and overseeing the performance of a solar asset portfolio generating €400M in revenue. Main topics include the following: Negative prices and their impact on regulated assets Evolution of grid curtailment in Iberia Automatic Power Reduction System (SRAP) as a mitigant of curtailment Support the show…
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In this episode of Energy Unplugged, our Head of Southeast Europe, Evangelos Gazis, is joined by Rebecca McManus, our Renewables Lead for European Power Markets, to disclose the main insights for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) from our European Renewables Market Overview Report. Over the past decade, Europe's solar and wind energy capacity has increased to over 528 GW, driven by rising power demand, supportive policies, higher commodity prices, and supply chain improvements. CEE is on the cusp of a wave of investment in renewables and batteries, with Aurora forecasting 90GW of investments across the region between 2025 and 2030. Main topics include the following: The outlook for renewables across CEE, and how this varies between markets The emerging challenges, such as curtailment and negative prices, and impacts on renewable projects The available opportunities for renewables to help facilitate project financing Aurora is expanding into the Western Balkans ! Soon we will be launching our products in the region to help investors, developers, and policymakers gain the key insights they need to make well-informed, decisions in this rapidly developing market. Support the show…
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This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re thrilled to welcome Nat Bullard, Co-Founder of Halcyon. He joined Oliver Kerr, our Managing Director for North America, and Hugo Batten, our Managing Director for APAC, to discuss the current state and future of global decarbonisation. Nat is the Co-Founder of Halcyon, an AI-powered platform focused on energy transition and decarbonisation. He is also the Founder and Managing Director of Business Climate, a decarbonisation consulting firm based in Singapore, and serves on the advisory boards of both Ember and Arcadia. Prior to this, Nat spent 15 years at BloombergNEF, where he concluded his tenure as the group’s Chief Content Officer. Main topics of discussion include: The impact AI may have on the energy transition over the next 10 years Recent dynamics in the Asian market, including India, China, and the Philippines Energy transition investment trends Support the show…
This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re excited to welcome Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDP Renewables North America. She joins our North America Managing Director, Oliver Kerr, to explore the US power market—its appeal, and the challenges and opportunities shaping its future. Before stepping into the CEO role in 2022, Sandhya was the Global Head of Investments and M&A, and also served as the Head of Investments and M&A for North America. With her vast experience in evaluating renewable energy investments and acquisitions, Sandhya brings a wealth of expertise to the conversation. Prior to joining EDPR, she spent over a decade as an investment banker, working with both regional and global banks across multiple regions. Main topics include the following: Opportunities and challenges arising from demand growth Given challenges with interconnection queues, is there a meaningful chance that any US markets will be short on power in the next 5 years? The attractiveness of the US power market, and its sources of competitive advantage Support the show…
This week on Energy Unplugged, we are delighted to welcome Javier Cavada, President & CEO for EMEA, Mitsubishi Power. He joins our Global Research Director, Richard Howard and our Lead Expert for European Hydrogen Markets, Dilara Caglayan, to discuss electrification as a key pillar of decarbonisation. With over 20 years of global experience in the energy sector, Javier has successfully guided companies through every stage of corporate development and growth. Before joining Mitsubishi Power, he served as President and CEO of Highview Power. Prior to that, he spent 17 years at Wärtsilä Corporation, where he was President of the Energy Division and a member of the executive board. Main topics include the following: How to run a power system with a high growth of renewables and of power demand The role of flexibility in balancing the system The most attractive geographical markets for hydrogen Support the show…
This week on Energy Unplugged, we're thrilled to welcome Philipp Man, Founder & CEO of terralayr, and Mikko Preuß, Vice President of the company. They join Eva Zimmerman, Senior Associate in our Berlin Research team, to discuss the German battery market. As a company, terralayr is committed to overcoming the challenges of renewable energy with a mission to create a future powered entirely by renewables. Their goal is to ensure a reliable, sustainable power supply, no matter the fluctuations in demand or energy sources, by use of their cloud platform for clean energy flexibility. Main topics of discussion include: Approaching batteries as an asset class, with a focus on financing and risk mitigation Insights into the German battery market Criteria for expanding into other battery markets Support the show…
This week on Energy Unplugged, we are delighted to welcome Kelcy Pegler, CEO of FlexGen. He joins Olivier Beaufils, our Head of US Central, to explore the current landscape and future outlook of the energy storage industry in the U.S. Prior to joining FlexGen, Kelcy founded and chaired several companies in the renewables space, including Sofdesk (solar & storage software company) and Roof Diagnostics Solar (a residential solar installation company). He has been recognised by several business leadership awards, including EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year as a finalist, NJBIZ 40 Under 40, and Inc. Magazine’s Fastest-Growing Companies. Main topics include the following: Today’s grid being shaped by data centre demand growth, and the role batteries play in the equation Role of data analytics in battery deployment for developers and operators How market design is enabling and how it could incentivise more battery deployment in Texas and California Support the show…
In this episode of Energy Unplugged, we are delighted to welcome Scott Mercer, CEO of Focused Energy discussing nuclear fusion with our Managing Director for North America, Oliver Kerr and Eva Zimmermann, Senior Associate in our Berlin office. Scott has served as the CEO of Focused Energy since February 2024. Before joining Focused Energy, he founded and led Volta Charging, guiding the company from its inception to a successful initial public offering (IPO). Over the course of his career, Scott has played a key role in more than 1,000 engineering and construction projects across the US and Europe. Main topics include the following: Nuclear fission VS fusion, and the different approaches people are taking to fusion Funding and commercialisation of nuclear fusion The role of nuclear fusion in the energy transition Support the show…
In this episode of Energy Unplugged, we are thrilled to welcome Andrew Flanagan, CEO of RWE Clean Energy. He chats with Oliver Kerr, our Managing Director for North America, to discuss the current and future landscape of U.S. power markets. With over 25 years of experience in the US energy sector Andrew has a wealth of expertise. He leads the third-largest renewable energy business in North America and his career spans working with international teams across Europe. Andrew holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Science from the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Main topics of discussion include the following: How much of the load growth in the US is real, and how much of its forecasting should be factored in investment decisions? What challenges are interconnection queues in the US creating, and how are markets reacting? What will the results of the US election mean for the energy transition in the country? Support the show…
In this episode of Energy Unplugged, we're excited to welcome Rohan Ma, the former Director of Energy Software at Tesla. Rohan joins Hugo Batten, our Managing Director for APAC, and Julia Hoos, our Head of USA East, for an insightful discussion on battery market economics. Rohan's career has focused on the intersection of energy economics and technology. The last 8 years saw him leading the global Energy Software team at Tesla, launching initiatives like Autobidder, Tesla's Virtual Power Plant, and the company’s retail electricity program, Tesla Electric. Before Tesla, Rohan held positions at SolarCity, Pacific Gas and Electric, Clearview Energy Partners, and the Chicago Climate Exchange. Main topics of discussion include the following: How did Autobidder develop within Tesla, and what were the biggest challenges facing scaling and rolling it out internationally? How do new battery markets compare to established ones, and which ones are the best for investment? How will the Trump Administration potentially impact the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)? Support the show…
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In this episode of Energy Unplugged, we are thrilled to welcome Tyler Norris, James B. Duke Fellow at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment. Tyler joins our Managing Director for North America, Oliver Kerr, to discuss the interconnection processes within U.S. power markets. Tyler's PhD research at Duke University focuses on electric power systems. His background includes roles as VP of Development at Cypress Creek Renewables, Director at S&P Global Platts, and Special Advisor for Tech-to-Market at the U.S. Department of Energy. Tyler has also served as an expert witness in multiple utility commission proceedings, with his insights featuring in prominent publications such as The New York Times and Foreign Affairs. Key topics in this episode include: What are interconnection processes, and why are these increasingly relevant in the US? “Invest and connect” vs “connect and manage” approaches to interconnection What will the results of the US election mean for the energy transition in the country? Support the show…
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