Energy Unplugged by Aurora

In this episode, Aurora’s Project Leader Thekla von Bülow discusses artificial intelligence in energy with her special guest Tejpreet Chopra, Founder & CEO of Bharat Light & Power (BLP).  Tejpreet is the former president and CEO of GE India, and has vast global management and finance experience in France, UK, Hong Kong, India and the US. Listen to the episode to find more about:  •BLP and its role in the energy transition •Renewables markets and opportunities for offshore wind in India •Artificial intelligence in energy generation and consumption Support the show

A new podcast episode is ready for you! Aurora’s Project Leader Thekla von Bülow is joined by our first Spanish guest on ‘Energy Unplugged’ - Rafael Mateo, Energy CEO of ACCIONA.  ACCIONA is the largest independent renewable developer and operator in the world, and Rafael is a true pioneer of renewable energy, having been in the energy industry for over 35 years.  Thekla and Rafael discuss:  •ACCIONA’s plans for renewables and the business’ wide geographic coverage  •PPAs as a tool for risk mitigation or an enabler of business growth  •The big disrupters in terms of innovation for the energy industry Support the show

In this episode, Aurora’s CEO John Feddersen discusses the energy transition in the US with his special guest Nora Mead Brownell, Co-Founder of ESPY Energy Solutions.  Nora is a former commissioner at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) where she was nominated by President George W. Bush, and among many other previous roles she has also served as the Chair of the Board of Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).  Topics covered include:  •Women in the energy sector, and ESPY Energy Solutions as a women-owned business  •The balance between state and federal responsibility in the US power sector •Upcoming US elections, and how the energy sector will look Support the show

This week on ‘Energy Unplugged’, Aurora’s CEO John Feddersen speaks with Simone Rossi, CEO of EDF Energy, Britain’s biggest generator of zero-carbon electricity.  Appointed as CEO in November 2017, Simone joined EDF in 2004 and had been head of EDF Group's international division since 2015.  Listen to the episode to find out more about:  •Simone’s professional journey and his clarinet playing skills •The Hinkley Point C project and its implications for the energy transition •EDF’s plan for a green recovery helping Britain achieve Net Zero Support the show

In this episode, Aurora’s Research Director Richard Howard is joined by Thomas Fureder, Managing Director at Barclays Investment Bank, in an interesting discussion about the market potential of hydrogen and its role in meeting Net Zero targets.  Richard and Thomas discuss:  •Hydrogen’s value proposition and investment opportunities  •The need for a clear policy framework  •Replacing grey hydrogen with blue and green hydrogen Support the show

This week on ‘Energy Unplugged’, Aurora’s CEO John Feddersen speaks with Audrey Zibelman, currently CEO and Managing Director of the Australian Energy Market Operator - AEMO.  This is Audrey’s first public interview since she announced this week that she will leave AEMO to take up a newly-created leadership role at X - the research and development facility for "moonshot" technologies, a subsidiary of Google’s parent entity, Alphabet Inc. Audrey has led AEMO for nearly four years and has more than 30 years’ international experience in the public, private and not-for-profit energy sectors. Listen to the episode to find out more about: •Audrey’s professional journey and the new role at X  •AEMO’s role in helping Australians to have access to affordable, secure and reliable energy •Gender balance in the energy sector Support the show

In this episode, Aurora’s Research Director Richard Howard spoke with Dieter Helm CBE, Professor of Economic Policy at the University of Oxford, about Dieter's recent book 'Net Zero: How We Stop Causing Climate Change'.  Dieter is also Chair of the Natural Capital Committee and has provided extensive advice to the UK and European governments on many issues, including 'The Cost of Energy Review' for the UK’s government in 2017 and for the European Commission in developing 'The Energy Roadmap 2030'. Dieter and Richard discuss: •Dieter’s motivation for writing his new book  •Carbon pricing as a necessary condition for decarbonisation •EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme and Germany’s National Plan for Decarbonisation Support the show

This week on ‘Energy Unplugged’, Aurora’s Head of Commissioned Projects in Central Europe Hanns Koenig is joined by Joanna Maćkowiak-Pandera, President of Forum Energii, in a great discussion about the power market and energy transition in Poland.  Joanna is one of the most knowledgeable and influential people in the Polish energy sector, with a distinguished career for almost 20 years across academia, and both the public and private sectors. Joanna now leads Forum Energii, a think tank focussed on forging the foundation for a clean, innovative, safe and efficient energy sector based on data and analysis. Hanns and Joanna discuss: •The status and future of the Polish power market •Forum Energii’s role in the energy transition  •Opportunities for investors in the energy market in Poland Support the show

This week on ‘Energy Unplugged’, Aurora’s CEO John Feddersen spoke with Juliet Davenport, CEO & Founder of Good Energy, one of the UK’s leading renewable energy suppliers.  For over two decades, Good Energy’s mission has been to power a cleaner, greener world by helping homes and businesses to be part of a sustainable solution to climate change.  Discussion topics include: •Juliet’s professional journey and Good Energy as a green energy supplier  •Electric vehicles and Zap-Map charge point app •COVID-19 economic impact on energy suppliers, consumers’ protection and future of the industry Support the show

On this week’s podcast, Aurora’s CEO John Feddersen is joined by Tokamak Energy’s CEO Jonathan Carling.  Tokamak Energy develops fusion technology and aims to generate clean and abundant fusion power by 2030. Jonathan joined Tokamak Energy in 2017 as Chief Executive Officer and he is also a member of the board of directors. Jonathan is an experienced international business leader, bringing a unique blend of strategic, financial, technical, operational and brand know-how to Tokamak Energy.  John and Jonathan discuss: •Tokamak’s technology and Jonathan’s professional journey •Fusion power as a flexible energy source, and the market size of opportunities for Tokamak •The process of engaging Government and bringing them along on the journey Support the show