Talking New Energy
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A podcast from LCP Delta. We’re a group of new energy experts, talking about the energy transition in Europe and how it will affect the customer. With key guests from across the energy industry, we cover the trending topics affecting the market.
Episodes
- 241. Can Aira turn heat pumps into a software business?
In this episode, Jon Slowe speaks to Kaj af Kleen , Chief Product and Technology Officer at Aira , about how the company is rethinking heat pumps through a software-first, customer-centric approach. Drawing on his background in streaming a…
- 240. V2G: Hype or the next frontier of EV flexibility?
In this episode, John Murray speaks to Irene Guerra Gil from gridX and Lucinda Murley from LCP Delta about the evolving role of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and residential flexibility in the energy transition. They explore how EVs are shifting f…
- 239. Storage revenues – scaling strategies, risk and tolling
In this episode, Tom Smout speaks to Lisa Mackay at Fidra Energy to explore how battery storage developers are navigating route-to-market strategies at scale, and why tolling agreements are gaining traction. Listen to part one . Subscribe…
- 238. Tolls, floors and the future of storage revenues
In this episode, Tom Smout , Head of Storage at LCP Delta speaks to Louise Dalton , Partner at law firm, CMS UK about the rapid evolution of route-to-market agreements for battery storage, with a particular focus on tolling structures. Lis…
- 237. Why didn’t winter 2025–26 deliver for battery revenues?
In this episode, Tom Smout and Shivam Malhotra unpack why winter 2025–26 fell short of expectations for many asset owners. Despite a strong 2025, a milder winter, rising renewable generation and increased battery deployment combined to sup…
- 236. Are data centres ready to flex? GridBeyond weighs in
In this episode, Jon Slowe speaks to Michael Phelan , CEO and Founder of GridBeyond and LCP Delta expert, Euan Killengray to explore the surge in data centre energy demand and how these facilities can integrate more flexibly into the power…
- 235. How decision security accelerates the energy transition
In this week’s episode, Jon Slowe talks to David Trevithick to explore how customer confidence drives the energy transition. David explains the concept of decision security, why it matters for adopting heat pumps, EVs, and solar, and how c…
- 234. EDF on tackling GB’s rising constraint costs
In this episode, Sam Hollister is joined by Mark Williams , Senior Advisor in EDF’s Strategy & Policy Team, and Iris Shrestha , Lead Analyst in LCP Delta’s Power Modelling Team. They discuss why constraint costs are rising in the GB electr…
- 233. Inside AR7 and the Race to Clean Power 2030
In this episode, Jon Slowe speaks to Sam Hollister and Bertie Gyenes about Great Britain’s progress toward its Clean Power 2030 ambition. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenev…
- 232. The future of flexible homes with Podero
In this week's episode, Jon Slowe talks to Chris Bernkopf , CEO and founder of Podero , and Lucy Murley , flexibility expert at LCP Delta to discuss how flexibility in residential energy is becoming a hot topic as Europe electrifies transp…
- 231. Not just another charger - how The EV Network is changing the game
In this episode, Jon Slowe speaks to Reza Shaybani , co-founder and CEO of The EV Network , and Andrew Stead , EV charging expert at LCP Delta. They explore the rise of ultra-fast charging, the business models behind it, and what’s needed…
- 230. Frauke Thies on energy security and the energy transition
In this episode, Jon Slowe continues the conversation with Frauke Thies , from Agora Energiewende , exploring how Europe’s approach to energy security has evolved since the 2022 crisis. Together they unpack the realities of a renewables-dr…
- 229. How Camlin Group is using data to unlock capacity in distribution networks
Host – Jon Slowe Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted…
- 228. Investing in electric vehicle charging networks
In this episode, Jon Slowe speaks to Kate Armitage and Becca Yap to explore the growth and investment landscape of public EV charging networks, drawing on their experience forecasting infrastructure needs and advising investors across Euro…
- 227. How Mixergy is redefining hot water in the energy transition
In this week’s episode, Jon Slowe is joined by with Pete Armstrong , Founder, CEO and CTO of Mixergy , about the company’s origins as a University of Oxford spin-out and its evolution into a manufacturer of intelligent hot water tanks used…
- 226. Animergy on France’s fast-growing solar communities
In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Arthur Jouannic , co-founder of Animergy , and Niamh Parris from LCP Delta. Together, they explore the fast-growing world of collective self-consumption (CSC), focusing in on France, discussing how s…
- 225. What are the trends in the commercial & industrial energy retail sector?
In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Tim Foster from Conrad Energy and Gabrielle Heal from LCP Delta to explore the evolving world of energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers. They discuss key trends shaping the sector,…
- 224. The Thermondo approach: Optimising their heat pump business with data
In this episode, Jon Slowe speaks to Dominique Vandamme , VP Commercial Product and Data at Thermondo , one of Germany’s leading integrated provider of energy and heating solutions. Dominique explains how Thermondo’s vertically integrated…
- 223. Haldane Energy on hydrogen storage opportunities and challenges
In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Lawson Steele , CEO of Haldane Energy , , and LCP Delta expert Matthew Deitz . They explore the potential for hydrogen in long-duration energy storage, discussing the growing need for long-duration s…
- 222. Energy apps and the customer experience in the energy transition
In this bitesized episode, Jon Slowe is joined by LCP Delta expert Nigel Timperley to explore the growth of energy apps for customers and their role in the energy transition. They discuss how these apps have become a primary way for custom…
- 221. Is European climate policy holding together?
In this first part of a two-part epsiode, Jon Slowe is joined by Frauke Thies , Co-Director Europe at Agora Energiewende . They explore how climate’s role within the European Commission is shifting, examining the current level of political…
- 220. BESS and tolling: Opportunities, risks, and market trends
In this bitesized episode, Jon Slowe is joined by LCP Delta expert Tom Smout to explore grid-scale battery storage (BESS) across Europe. They unpack tolling agreements, how they’re being used in the market, why they matter for investors an…
- 219. Customer-Centricity in energy: Insights from Uswitch
In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Angus McCarey , CEO of Uswitch , and LCP Delta’s Nigel Timperley. They explore customer centricity in the energy sector, discussing how switching websites have evolved, what true customer engagement…
- 218. FLEXECHARGE: Unlocking flexibility in high-powered charging
In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Max Brandt , CEO and co-founder of FLEXECHARGE . They explore energy management and flexibility in high-powered EV charging, discussing the challenges and opportunities, the extent of flexibility the…
- 217. Summit Sessions: Flexibility Starts at Home
In episode 3 of Summit Sessions, host Riley speaks with Thomas Nowak , VP Government Relations and Public Affairs at Qvantum International , Chris Doherty , CEO of Joulen , Jamie Hillis and Laura Myers from Flexitricity , and Marcus Fendt…
- 216. Summit Sessions: Trust, Tech and the Future of Energy
In episode 2 of Summit Sessions, host Riley speaks with Hugo Silva , Head of B2C Product Development from EDP , Lina Drozd Business Development from FlatPeak , Tim van Amstel , CEO of E.ON One and Marine Cornelis, Founder & Ececutive Direc…
- 215. Summit Sessions: Making Electrification Mainstream
In Episode 1 of Summit Sessions, host Riley speaks with Nicola Mahmood , Head of Scotland from Aira , Matt James , Head of Policy and Innovation from Smart DCC , and Lindsay Sugden , Head of Market Intelligence from NIBE . Together they ex…
- 214. Speed, data, and flexibility: Insights from Elexon
In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Sara Vaughan , Chair of Elexon, and LCP Delta expert Sam Hollister. They discuss how to get the speed of change in electricity market systems right, the explosion of data shaping Elexon’s role, and t…
- 213. Understanding EV driver behaviour: EV Driver Survey 2025 findings
In this bitesized episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Cara Sloan and Monica Troilo to explore the findings of LCP Delta's EV Driver Survey 2025, which gathered insights from 3,900 owners across ten countries. They discuss where and how EV driv…
- 212. Decarbonising Industrial Steam with AtmosZero
In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Addison Stark , CEO and co-founder at AtmosZero , alongside LCP Delta expert Jamie Berti . They explore how AtmosZero is developing a heat pump industrial boiler to directly replace fossil fuel steam…
- 211. In conversation with... Bruce Huber, Alexa Capital
In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Bruce Hube r, CEO and co-founder of Alexa Capital , a specialist energy transition investment bank. They explore how private capital is responding to growing power market volatility and what this mea…
- 210. Decarbonising homes with Enpal
In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Benjamin Merle-Oberheide , Chief Product Office at Enpal , the Berlin-based unicorn. They discuss how Enpal is helping households across Europe decarbonise their homes, with innovation at the core of…
- 209. Scaling ground source heat pumps with Kensa
In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Tamsin Lishman , CEO at Kensa . They discuss how Kensa is using shared ground loops to decarbonise heating in new build developments, social housing, and community projects. Visit our website to lear…
- 208. UK Power Networks on managing demand-side flexibility
In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Alex Howard , Head of Flexibility Markets at UK Power Networks , and Laurence Robinson, flexibility expert at LCP Delta. They explore UK Power Networks’ experience with demand-side flexibility and di…
- 207. How to build a clean hydrogen business?
In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Christopher Jackson , CEO and Founder of Protium , a green hydrogen energy services company, and LCP Delta’s Brendan Murphy to explore Protium’s journey in scaling their business and share insights o…
- 206. Octopus Energy, flexibility and the German market
In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Michael Schreiber , Head of Flexibility at Octopus Energy in Germany, exploring how the energy retailer is bringing flexibility propositions to their customers. Explore the 6th edition of the joint L…
- 205. Local energy systems and microgrids: what's next?
In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Dan Nicholls , Chief Product Officer at SNRG , Reg Platt , Founder at Emergent Energy , and LCP Delta expert Jeremy Harrison. They explore the world of local energy systems, microgrids, and community…
- 204. What's inside E.ON's energy playbook?
In this episode, Jon Slowe we speak with Derk Swider , Vice President of Energy Economics, Policy and Foresight at E.ON, to explore E.ON’s Energy Playbook . He shares his perspective on delivering the energy transition in an affordable way…
- 203. CIRED 2025: What's hot with distribution networks?
In this bitesize episode, Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho are joined by LCP Delta experts Kat Blacklaws and Jeremy Harrison to unpack the big themes shaping distribution networks in 2025. Fresh from CIRED 2025 (one of Europe’s leading con…
- 202. Exploring Voltalis' demand-side flexibility growth and ambitions
In this episode, Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho are joined by Sébastien Condom , Senior Vice President, and Dr Randall Bowen , identified in LCP Delta’s Road Ahead energy transition report as a pacesetter in demand-side flexibility. They…
- 201. Managing clean energy at scale with Flexidao
In this episode, Charmaine Coutinho is joined by Simone Accornero , the co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Flexidao . They explore how organisations can decarbonise global operations and the growing role of data and technology in rene…
- 200. Inside the Lhyfe of a hydrogen developer
In this episode, Charmaine Coutinho is joined by Boris Davis from Lhyfe , a European hydrogen developer. They explore how Lhyfe is bringing green hydrogen projects to market, including supplying around 50 customers, navigating key project…
- 199. In conversation with... Julia Padberg, SET Ventures
In this episode, Charmaine Coutinho is joined by Julia Padberg, partner at specialist European energy venture capital firm SET Ventures, and LCP Delta expert Phillip Twiddy. They explore SET Ventures’ experiences in the energy sector, life…
- 198. Scaling a smart energy retailer
In this episode of Talking New Energy , Jon Slowe welcomes back Daniel Lindén , co-founder of Tibber , three years after their last conversation in 2022 . They reflect on Tibber’s growth and expansion, set against the backdrop of the 2022…
- 197. How has rooftop solar really changed the game for businesses
In this episode, we speak with Gurpreet Singh , CEO of Atrato Onsite Energy , an independent power producer that installs and operates solar PV systems directly connected to large factories, supermarkets and commercial sites across the UK.…
- 196. Batteries, bundles and big moves at smarter-E Europe
In this episode, Charmaine Coutinho is joined by LCP Delta experts Jennifer Arran and Jasmine Sanua. They share insights from The smarter E Europe in Munich, one of the largest energy transition events in Europe. Visit our website to learn…
- 195. Scaling C&I flexibility with Sympower
In this episode, Charmaine Coutinho is joined by Simon Bushell , CEO and Founder of Sympower , a leading demand-side flexibility provider. They explore Sympower’s journey from greenhouse lighting to industrial-scale flexibility across Euro…
- 194. The rise of plug and play solar PV for apartments
In this bitesized episode, LCP Delta experts to explore the rise of balcony solar. They discuss how plug-and-play PV systems are empowering apartment dwellers to join the energy transition, with over 1 million already installed in Germany.…
- 193. Clean Power 2030: What it will take to hit the UK’s energy goals
In this episode, Charmaine Coutinho is joined by Declan Burke , Director of Group Strategy at SSE , and LCP Delta expert Sam Hollister. They explore what it will really take to reach the UK’s 2030 energy goals, discussing the major investm…
- 192. Are heat pumps on track for 2030?
In this episode, Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho are joined by Klara Ottosson, Client Engagement Lead, and Zoltan Karpathy, Senior Consultant at LCP Delta. They discuss the state of the heat pump market in Europe, explore the setbacks fac…