Plugged In: the energy news podcast
Montel News
Coming from the heart of the Montel newsroom, Editor-in-Chief, Snjolfur Richard Sverrisson and his team of journalists explore the news headlines in the energy sector, bringing you in depth analysis of the industry’s leading stories each week. Richard speaks to experts, analysts, regulators, and senior business leaders to the examine not just the what, but the why behind the decisions directing the markets and shaping the global transition to a green economy. New episodes are available every Friday.
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Nov 14, 2019 • 24min
Carbon bears join the picnic
While currently trading around EUR 25/t, European carbon prices look set to be hit by several bearish factors next year, including a potential flood of UK permits, an economic slowdown and reduced demand as Germany starts its coal exit. Listen to the in-depth analysis of current and future CO market drivers. Host:Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel.Guests:Tom Lord, Head of Trading and Risk Management, Redshaw Advisors,Alessandro Vitelli, Carbon Reporter.
Nov 7, 2019 • 20min
Will Spain´s PPA bubble burst?
Spain´s PPA boom could be a bubble that could burst in the coming years. This week´s pod comes from Madrid, where we discuss the upcoming election and the impact on energy policy. Will the next government be able to push through the necessary legislation in order for Spain to meet its decarbonisation targets? Host:Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel. Guests:Andrés Cala, Editor Spain, Montel, Pedro Linares, Professor of Energy Policy, Comillas Pontificial University.
Oct 31, 2019 • 25min
Blown off course
Norway could be heading for a slowdown, or even an abrupt halt, in wind power expansion amid growing opposition to onshore turbines. This week we discuss the growth in green capacity across the Nordics and the potential impact on wholesale prices in the region and beyond. Host:Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel. Guests:Olav Vilnes, Chief Editor, Nordics, Montel,Marius Holm Rennesund, Partner, Thema Consulting Group.
Oct 24, 2019 • 21min
Fears of German yellow vests?
Could Germany be holding back its climate ambitions due to fears of public unrest similar to the gilet jaunes movement in France? This week’s pod addresses such concerns with Germany’s leading green energy supplier, and how the EU’s biggest economy can hasten its energy transition.Host: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel. Guest:Nils Kompe, Head of power portfolio management, LichtBlick.
Oct 17, 2019 • 22min
Trump and trade wars
Amid concerns of a global economic slowdown, this week’s pod discussed the energy market implications of the China-US trade war, Trump’s tweet and the latest Brexit developments. What are the key pointers to look for in an increasingly uncertain gloomy macro environment? Host:Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel. Guest:Richard Mallinson, senior analyst, Energy Aspects.
Oct 10, 2019 • 22min
Death by 1,000 cuts
News of fresh delays and cost overruns at France’s next generation reactor at Flamanville may not be a killer blow for the country’s nuclear industry but the sector could face death by a thousand cuts. This week´s pod discusses more woes for French and European reactors.Host:Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel. Guests:Paolo Coghe, Director, Acousmatics, Chris Eales, Editor France, Montel.
Oct 3, 2019 • 31min
Navigating PPA complexity
PPAs are a crucial way to finance new renewable energy as countries phase out subsidies and companies are looking to consume more green energy. This week´s pod discusses the current state of the PPA market and highlights ways to overcome regulatory barries and other risks. Host:Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel. Guests:Caroline Brun Ellefsen, Global Head, Instatrust, DNV GL, Mariana Heinrich, Manager, Climate and Energy, WBCSD.
Sep 26, 2019 • 22min
To cancel or not to cancel EUAs
Contrary to expectations, potential German coal plant closures over the coming decade may not result in the cancellation of permits relative to their emissions. Host:Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel. Guests:Bernadett Papp, Senior Market Analyst, Vertis,Marcus Ferdinand, Head of EU Power and Carbon Analytics,Nora Kamprath Buli, Editor Germany, Montel.
Sep 19, 2019 • 25min
Trading power with the neighbours
Imagine a world where you can trade power from your solar panel with others, linking households, neighbourhoods and regions through digital technology. Listen to a version of the future that is already happening in the Netherlands. Host:Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel. Guest: Philip Gladek, CEO, Spectral Energy.
Sep 12, 2019 • 17min
Déjà vu: French nuclear concerns return
This week’s news of potential issues with steam generators at some of France’s nuclear reactors caused energy prices to skyrocket as market participants feared a return of problems seen in the autumn of 2016. Listen to the guests discuss the implications for France and its neighbours. Host: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel. Guests:Kris Voorspools, Portfolio Manager, Anode Energie. Chris Eales, Editor France, Montel.
