John Mushriqui, co-founder & CEO of InRange Energy, and Chris Pennington, Global Director of Energy and Sustainability at Iron Mountain Data Centers, share their insights on power solutions for data centers. They discuss the challenges of balancing sustainability with increasing digital demands, the strategic use of Behind the Meter generation, and the potential roles of nuclear energy versus renewables. The conversation also touches on AI's future impact on decarbonization and energy management.

In this episode of Energy Unplugged, we are delighted to welcome John Pettigrew, Chief Executive, National Grid. He joins our Global Research Director, Richard Howard, to discuss the outlook for power systems in both the UK and the US, with a particular focus on the investment required in grid infrastructure in these markets.John has extensive experience in the utility sector. He joined National Grid as a graduate in 1991 and has progressed through many senior management roles. As Chief Executive, he has delivered transformational organisational and portfolio change, positioning National Grid to play a pivotal role in the energy transition and helping shape energy policy. John is also a Fellow of the Energy Institute and the Institution of Engineering and Technology.Key topics include the following:The Great Grid UpgradeThe potential impact of the upcoming US election result on network investmentsRisks facing interconnection projects from technical, economic, regulatory, security, and market perspectivesSupport the show

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In this episode of Energy Unplugged, we are delighted to welcome Louise Oriol, Advisor, RTE (France's Transmission System Operator). She joins our Head of France, Pierre Dennery, and Jonathan Hoare, Senior Analyst in our French Research team, to discuss negative price hours in the French market.Louise is an expert on electricity regulatory issues and electricity markets with over 10 years of experience, that include having worked for the French Ministry of Energy in the Electricity Markets Office and then in the Renewable Energy Office. She became advisor to RTE’s Director of New Flexibilities for the Power System in 2022, dealing with flexibilities for balance of demand and supply, but also for solving congestions.Main topics include the following:What is driving negative price hours growth in France during 2024?How will actions by regulators, policymakers and private players affect negative price hours in the future?Would renewable energy participation in the balancing market during hours of negative prices be a possible solution for France?Support the show

Brett Perlman, President and CEO of the Center for Houston’s Future, brings a wealth of experience from McKinsey and Texas's Public Utility Commission. He dives into the dynamics of the US hydrogen industry, explaining Houston's role in developing a clean hydrogen market. Discussions include the balance between blue and green hydrogen, the potential for hydrogen exports similar to natural gas, and the complexities surrounding hydrogen tax credits. Perlman also highlights the critical connection between hydrogen production and renewable energy for a sustainable future.

In this episode of Energy Unplugged, we are delighted to welcome Tim Jarratt, Group Executive of Market Development and Strategy at Ausgrid. He joins our Managing Director for APAC, Hugo Batten, and Head of Research for APAC, James Ha, to discuss the current state of the energy transition in Australia.Tim has a long and distinguished career in the energy sector. Before joining Ausgrid, he worked at National Grid, where he led the strategy team and served as Chief of Staff to the CEO. He has also held roles at Bain & Company, among other prestigious positions, and completed both his undergraduate and engineering PhD studies at Oxford and Cambridge Universities.Key topics include the following:A comparison of the energy transition in the UK, rest of Europe, and AustraliaAusgrid's vision for EV charging infrastructure, community batteries, and consumer tariffsInvestment and costs in Australian distribution networks Support the show

In this episode of Energy Unplugged, we are delighted to welcome Kevin O'Donovan, Vice President and Managing Director, UK & Ireland at Statkraft. He joins Robert Pearce, Senior Associate in our UK & Ireland Advisory team, to discuss the renewables landscape in Great Britain (GB).As part of Statkraft’s Europe business area, Kevin oversees wind, solar, battery, and grid services across the UK and Ireland. He holds an engineering degree from University College Cork and a master’s in renewable energy.Main topics include the following:How have recent political changes affected the sector in GB, and what is the likely impact on renewables deployment?GB’s position in the broader European energy transitionThe potential influence of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in supporting renewablesSupport the show

In this episode of Energy Unplugged, our Managing Director for APAC, Hugo Batten, is joined by members of the Aurora team responsible for developing the analysis underpinning our market and grid forecasts for Korea.Just last month, the team celebrated the launch of Aurora's Korean Power & Renewables Market service at a live event in Seoul, attended by numerous market experts. As Korea goes through a period of immense transformation, our team will take you through the intricacies of energy in the country and what makes it unique.Key topics of discussion include the following:An overview of Korea's market, policy, and grid, along with the role of KEPCO and other key strategic considerations as the country navigates the challenges of achieving a Net Zero power systemThe long-term drivers and market outcomes in KoreaInsights from our long-term electricity market and grid forecasts for the regionFeedback from our Korean network on key challenges and strategic opportunitiesSupport the show

In this episode of Energy Unplugged, we are delighted to welcome Francisco Muñoz, Director of Research at Generadoras de Chile discussing Chile’s energy sector and its journey toward renewable energy integration with our Managing Director for Iberia & LATAM, Ana Barillas.Generadoras de Chile is the trade association representing Chile’s power generation companies. In his role, Francisco leads a team that supports some of the world’s largest power generation companies as they navigate the evolving energy transition. With a career that includes consulting for various international organisations and private firms on market design, regulation, strategy, and planning, Francisco brings a wealth of expertise to the conversation. He also holds a Ph.D. in Energy Economics and Operations Research from Johns Hopkins University.Main topics include the following:An introduction to the Chilean power sector and the factors behind its high renewable energy integrationChallenges in regulation and market designThe future challenges for battery storage in ChileSupport the show