Talking New Energy

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 companies can design propositions to make safe choices easier for consumers. Read our blog where we go into this in more depth.   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 electricity system, what reformed national pricing could change, and how smarter system operation could help reduce costs for consumers while supporting the clean power transition. Download report to explore this insights in more detail. Or, register for this webinar to hear from the experts.   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Host – Sam Hollister 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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 transport and heat, and households increasingly adopt solar, batteries, heat pumps, and EV chargers.   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 to scale reliable public charging across the UK.   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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-driven, electrified system (from grid stability and cybersecurity to the resilience of supply chains) and discuss the strategic steps Europe must take to secure the most critical components of its future energy system. Missed Part One? Listen here.   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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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 Europe.   Visit our website to learn more about our EV insights at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 across residential and commercial buildings.   Visit our website to learn more about our residential capabilities at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 solar producers are connecting directly with local consumers and the opportunities this creates for the energy transition.... Visit our website to learn more about our solar and battery consulting and research capabilities at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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, from vertical integration to behind-the-meter solutions. Visit our website to learn more about C&I at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 model and deep use of data improve every stage of the heat pump journey, from planning to installation to long-term optimisation. This approach drives faster execution, a smoother customer experience, and advanced optimisation algorithms designed to reduce energy use and cost. Visit our website to learn more about Residential Home Energy Research at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 solutions, Haldane Energy's plans for a closed-loop hydrogen system, and the key challenges and opportunities in scaling hydrogen storage. Download our report to explore how long-duration and short-duration battery storage can work together to cut system costs, reduce investment risk, and support the UK's low-carbon transition. Visit our website to learn more about Hydrogen System Flexibility at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 customers to engage with their energy use, what sets a great app apart, and who is currently leading the way. Download our latest report to find out more in our 2025 edition of 'What (and who! makes a great app?' report.   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 commitment to climate action and electrification, the growing focus on energy security, and how industrial competitiveness is shaping priorities across the energy transition. Visit our website to learn more about Commercial Due Diligence at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 and operators, and how these financial structures might evolve in the coming years, with risk allocation remaining central to the discussion. Unlock the full value of energy storage in Germany here. Visit our website to learn more about Energy Storage at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 looks like beyond the annual switch, and how the sector can put people at the heart of the energy transition. Visit our website to learn more about Residential Energy at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 these systems can offer, and how batteries and solar can be integrated to enhance performance. Download FLEXCHARGE's whitepaper on Virtual Power Plants for EV charging: Understanding the fundamentals Explore LCP Delta's insights on our EV Driver Survey 2025 Visit our website to learn more about Flexibility Markets at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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, Managing Director at The Mobility House Energy. Together, they explore how residential flexibility is becoming central to Europe's energy transition; from smart heat pumps and thermal loops to household batteries, aggregators, and EVs. The discussion moves from technology to customer experience, uncovering how flexibility can make homes smarter, the grid more resilient, and the energy system truly people powered. Visit our website to learn more about Residential Home Energy Research at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Host – Riley Cameron-Behrens 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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 Director at Next Energy Consumer. Together, they explore what the energy supplier of the future might look like. A future that's collaborative, digital and customer-centered. From building trust through personalisation, to balancing competition and cooperation, and redefining energy as more than a commodity.  Visit our website to learn more about Residential Home Energy Research at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Host – Riley Cameron-Behrens 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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 explore how we can make home electrification simpler, smarter and more accessible from breaking down barriers to adopting heat pumps, to the vital role of trusted data and digital innovation. Visit our website to learn more about Residential Home Energy Research at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Host – Riley Cameron-Behrens 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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 the growing importance of demand-side flexibility in Great Britain's electricity markets. Download Improving Coordination in GB Flexibility Markets to find out more. Visit our website to learn more about Flexibility Markets at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Host – Jon Slowe Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.  

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 drivers charge, how they purchase chargepoints, and their engagement with and attitudes toward smart charging. Download the extract to find out more. EV Charging subscribers can access the full report on Spark™. Visit our website to learn more about our Downstream EV services at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Host – Jon Slowe Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 boilers, discussing the role of heat pumps in decarbonising industrial steam production, market opportunities and challenges, and the process of developing, proving, and scaling the technology. Discover what's driving growth opportunities for large-scale heat pumps across Europe, as decarbonisation targets and electrification strategies accelerate in our latest report. Visit our website to learn more about our Downstream C&I services at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Host – Jon Slowe Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Bruce Huber, 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 means for investors navigating the energy transition. Unlock the full value of energy storage in Germany. Download our report to find out the latest insights on the value of long-duration BESS to the GB power system.  Visit our website to learn more about our energy storage at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Host – Jon Slowe Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 its approach. Download "The road ahead, what's next for energy transition pacesetters?" report to find out how the energy transition could unfold. Visit our website to learn more about our residential energy at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Host – Jon Slowe Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 learn more about our residential energy research service at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.  You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Host – Jon Slowe Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 discuss how to improve coordination of flexibility across the energy system. Download our joint report with UK Power Networks to learn more about improving coordination in GB flexibility markets. Visit our website to learn more about our flexibility markets at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Host – Jon Slowe Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.   LCP delta

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 on the evolving green hydrogen sector. Recap our webinar to gain a clear picture of how the market has evolved over the past year and what to expect through 2030. Download our energy transition report for essential insights for companies navigating this transition. Visit our website to learn more about our hydrogen markets at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Host – Jon Slowe Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 LCP Delta and smartEn Market Monitor for Demand Side Flexibility. Visit our website to learn more about our flexibility markets at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Host – Jon Slowe Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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 energy, discussing innovations in smart grids, solar for flats, and the evolving role of distributed energy solutions. Find out more about the Community DSO project. Visit our website to learn more about our distribution networks services at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Host – Jon Slowe Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.  

In this episode, Jon Slowe we speak with Derk Swider, Vice President of Energy Economics, Policy and Foresight at E.ON, to explore

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 conferences for Distribution System Operators (DNOs)) they explore how resilience, flexibility, and the rising influence of AI and digitalisation are redefining what networks need to deliver in the years ahead. Find out more about the Community DSO project here. Visit our website to learn more about our distribution networks services at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Host – Jon Slowe Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.   

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 discuss Voltalis' role in advancing flexibility solutions and its impact on the energy transition. Read our report on how we are Improving coordination in GB flexibility markets with UK Power Networks Visit our website to learn more about flexibility research services at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Hosts – Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information. 

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 renewable energy procurement. Visit our website to learn more about due diligence consultancy services at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Hosts – Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information. 

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 development challenges, and successfully moving through the 'valley of death.' Read our report and sign up to our webinar to find out What's next for green hydrogen in Europe? Visit our website to learn more about hydrogen research at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Hosts – Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information. 

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 as a Venture Capital (VC) investor, and Julia's perspective on what lies ahead for the industry. Read our case study to discover how we supported our client in developing a framework for portfolio growth and optimisation. Visit our website to learn more about due diligence consultancy services at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Hosts – Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information. 

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 energy crisis. Tibber is named as one of Europe's energy transition pacesetters in LCP Delta recent report. Download the report. Explore Europe's leading Energy Insights apps. Access now. Visit our website to learn more about flexibility research at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Hosts – Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information. 

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. How big a role will solar and battery play in Europe's future? Explore our blog. Visit our website to learn more about solar and battery research at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Hosts – Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information. 

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 more about residential energy research at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Hosts – Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information. 

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 Europe, highlighting the untapped potential of commercial and industrial (C&I) assets to support the energy transition. Read our blog on how: Data centres can turn sustainability challenges into opportunities. Download our latest report for essential insights for companies navigating this transition. You can also visit our website to learn more about C&I research at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Hosts – Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information. 

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. Curious about the solar stock market? Read our blog for updates. You can also visit our website to learn more about solar and battery research at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Hosts – Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information. 

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 investments, infrastructure, and economic shifts needed to make it happen.   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Hosts – Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.   

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 facing installations in 2024, and examine how the sector (especially in the UK) is adapting to drive the future of low-carbon heating.   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.  You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Hosts – Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information. 

In this episode, Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho are joined by Carlota Pi Amorós, Co-founder CEO at Holaluz, an energy tech company based in Barcelona. They discuss Holaluz's mission to create energy communities, its innovative approach to blending roles across the energy value chain, and the company's dynamic tariff offerings, including its 'zero-bill' option. Find out more about the latest energy transition trends in our latest report You can also visit our website to learn more about solar and battery research at lcpdelta.com    Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.  You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Hosts – Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information. 

In this episode, Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho are joined by Mladena Pavlova and George Husni from LCP Delta. They share key insights from BEPOSITIVE 2025, France's leading energy transition event, exploring shifts in solar PV incentives, the role of distributors in delivering low-carbon technologies, the rise of dynamic tariffs, and why self-consumption and flexibility are shaping the future of energy in France. Explore these themes further in The Road Ahead, LCP Delta's new energy transition report. You can also visit our website to learn more at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.   Hosts – Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho Produced – LCP Delta and D8   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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.    

In this episode, Charmaine Coutinho is joined by Charlotte Johnson, General Manager at Kraken, part of the Octopus Energy Group. They reflect on the progress made in unlocking flexibility in recent years, explore Kraken's current focus, and discuss the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Explore the 6th edition of the joint LCP Delta and smartEn Market Monitor for Demand Side Flexibility. Listen to an earlier episode on smart charging with Hive Power and Free2Move eSolutions.   You can also visit our website to learn more about Flexibility research at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.   Hosts – Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho Produced – LCP Delta and D8   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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Charmaine Coutinho is joined by Gianluca Corbellini, CEO & Co-founder of Hive Power and Vinicio Lupo, Head of Innovation Project Management at Free2Move eSolutions. They explore how smart charging is becoming a reality in the energy market and discuss how electric vehicles are providing much-needed flexibility to an increasingly dynamic grid. Join LCP Delta, IMPROVED Corporate Finance and guests in a webinar where we dive into the future of the CPO market.  Explore the 6th edition of the joint LCP Delta and smartEn Market Monitor for Demand Side Flexibility. Read our blog on Accelerating the Adoption of Bidirectional Charging Technology in Fleets. You can also visit our website to learn more about EV charging research at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.   Hosts – Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho Produced – LCP Delta and D8   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   Each LCP Delta Talking New Energy podcast is for information and marketing purposes only and does not constitute any form of advice. All views expressed by the podcast hosts and guests are purely their own opinions and do not represent those of LCP Delta, its clients or affiliates. All rights to this podcast are reserved to LCP Delta. LCP Delta does not accept any liability for any loss that arises out of or in connection with your or any third party's reliance on the podcast. Please refer to the Legal Notices section on the LCP website for further information.    Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Charmaine Coutinho is joined byJames Macnaughten, CEO of Caldera. They explore the future of energy storage, the potential impact of thermal storage on grid stability, and the importance of collaboration between technology developers, utilities, and policymakers in shaping the energy systems of the future. Register for our webinar on energy storage with EASE to explore the key findings from the 9th Annual Report. You can also visit our website to learn more about our energy storage research at lcpdelta.com    Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Hosts – Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information. 

In this episode, Charmaine Coutinhois joined by Marko Coh, Chief Development Officer at Resalta, a leading independent decarbonisation-as-a-service provider operating across Central and Southeastern Europe. They explore Resalta's approach to decarbonisation and its role in supporting the energy transition in the region. You can also visit our website to learn more about our C&I research at lcpdelta.com    Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published.   You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.    Hosts – Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho Produced – LCP Delta and D8    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 on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information. 

In this episode, Charmaine Coutinho is joined by Simon Phelan, Founder & CEO of Hometree and Perminder Tanday, Investment Manager at Legal & General (L&G). They explore the role of investment in scaling innovative energy businesses. Read our case study to see how we helped a client maximise the value of its portfolio companies and ultimately driving the highest possible ROI for its investments. You can also visit our website to learn more about Consultancy Services at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time.   Hosts – Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho Produced – LCP Delta and D8   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   Each LCP Delta Talking New Energy podcast is for information and marketing purposes only and does not constitute any form of advice. All views expressed by the podcast hosts and guests are purely their own opinions and do not represent those of LCP Delta, its clients or affiliates. All rights to this podcast are reserved to LCP Delta. LCP Delta does not accept any liability for any loss that arises out of or in connection with your or any third party's reliance on the podcast. Please refer to the Legal Notices section on the LCP website for further information.   Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.