Spanish measures to reform energy markets and the EU ETS are an attempt to shield households and industry from high prices, but the intervention may scare away investment and slow the growth of PPAs.Listen to a discussion on the reforms Madrid plans for energy markets, domestic and international reactions and what the tinkering may achieve.Guests: Pedro Linares, Professor, Universidad Pontificia ComillasJavier Revuelta, Senior Principal, Afry

Poland may be one of the last bastions of coal in Europe but exponential growth in solar capacity has propelled it to a top five ranking on the continent.Listen to a discussion on the outlook for renewables, and how the country plans to cope with a shortfall in capacity from 2025.Guest: Pawel Czyzak, Head of Energy and Climate, Instrat.

Germany’s coalition partners have moved beyond speed dating and are now starting to thrash out the details of an agreement to form a new government.Listen to a discussion on Germany’s path to decarbonisation and why the country needs to roll out more renewables at a faster rate – especially given the current global energy crisis and soaring fossil fuel prices.Guest: Claudia Kemfert, Head of Department Energy, Transportation and Environment,  German Institute for Economic Research

UK and continental European gas prices plunged from record highs following comments by Vladimir Putin saying Russia was prepared to increase gas supply to Europe. Listen to a discussion on current price dynamics, calls for market intervention and black box trading.Guest: Wayne Bryan, Director, European Gas Research, Refinitiv

Europe’s energy-intensive sectors are already facing spiralling costs ahead of the winter demand season. In this week’s pod, listen to a discussion on the consequences of soaring wholesale electricity prices for the non-ferrous metals sector and why some firms are calling for market intervention. Also, hear a critical view of the guarantees of origin market.Guests: Alexander Arnesen, Head of Power Procurement, ElkemNick Keramidas, EU and Regulatory Affairs Director, MytilineosCillian O’Donoghue, Energy and Climate Change Director, Eurometaux

We follow up Friday’s preview with a discussion of the results of Sunday’s elections in Germany and the role the Green party could play in shaping the country’s energy policy. Will the fiscally prudent FDP be able to strike a deal with the Greens over financing a green shift, and could a new government be in place by Christmas?Guest: Tobias Federico, Managing Director, Energy Brainpool

A few days before Germany goes to the polls, several government scenarios are still in play. Will the country see a traffic light, a Jamaica or a red-red-green coalition? And what could that mean for the country’s energy policy? Listen to a discussion on potential outcomes. Could there be a situation where Nord Stream 2 was stopped, along with a speedier coal exit and further green growth?Guest: Henning Gloystein, Director, Global Energy & Natural Resources, Eurasia Group

This week’s pod turns to Turkey. While the country’s phenomenal economic growth has slowed in recent years, it still has grand ambitions to lessen its dependence on imported fossil fuels by expanding renewables. Listen to a discussion on the challenges and opportunities ahead for Turkey’s energy sector.Guest: Nazli Naseh, Editor, Montel-Foreks

Norway’s election on Sunday and Monday could herald a change in the country’s climate policy, as current polls indicate growing support for calls to end oil and gas exploration. Listen to a discussion on the implications for Norway’s oil and gas sector, as well as what the Nordic country’s green transition could mean for others looking to wean themselves off fossil fuels.Guest: Stig Schjolset, Head of Policy, Zero

Despite calls for calm by the European Commission, carbon prices are continuing to break records, largely due to a soaring gas market and expectations of more stringent environmental legislation.Listen to a discussion outlining the reasons behind the extreme volatility, the key fundamentals and the outlook for the coming months. Guests:  • Ingvild Sorhus, Lead EU Carbon Analyst, Refinitiv • Bernadett Papp, Analyst, Vertis Environmental Finance