Electric vehicles: a bump in the road?

In this episode, we speak to Centre for Net Zero, a non-profit, impact-driven energy research institute founded by renewable energy group Octopus Energy, we discuss the Centre's work on intelligent demand, exploring recent experiences with GB’s Demand Flexibility Service, the growing role of automation, and CNZ’s work with open and synthetic smart meter data with Lucy Yu, CEO and Izzy Woolgar, Director of External Affairs. Lucy is CEO at Centre for Net Zero (CNZ), a research unit leading pioneering research to make a fully sustainable global energy system a reality. Lucy has 20 years of experience in technology, policy, and regulation. She has led teams in the UK government and the UN, and has run operations, public policy, research, and strategy for some of Europe’s brightest startups. Lucy is a Non-Executive Member of the Board at the Connected Places Catapult and E3G, and an Associate Fellow of Technology and Public Policy at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. Izzy is Director of External Affairs at Centre for Net Zero. She gets the Centre’s leading research into the hands of influential global stakeholders, driving bolder policymaking and an accelerated energy transition. Izzy is a specialist in strategic communication, with a background advising major global blue chips. She spent many years advising Centrica and bp, helping them to pivot to integrated energy companies by supporting their corporate venturing teams. She led campaigns that supported and raised the profile of their investment portfolios of high potential, green start-ups. She holds a degree from the University of Cambridge. Watch our video explaining FLEXtrack to understand more about ancillary services data across European Flexibility Markets Learn more about Centre for Net Zero’s deep analysis of Demand Flexibility Service Find out more about OpenSynth   You can also visit our website to learn more about Flexibility 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.   Hosts – Jon Slowe and Sandra Trittin 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 [email protected]   Follow us on: Twitter | 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 Jon and Sandra talk with Alex Schoch, Global Head Flexibility & Electrification, Octopus Energy. They explore how Octopus is driving change in the energy sector, and Alex’s perspectives on the energy transition. Alex Schoch has over 15 years’ worth of experience in growing and scaling transformative sustainable businesses.  Most notably having held various leadership roles at Tesla across both the automotive and energy businesses. From leading expansion of the European business in preparation for the introduction of the Model S across 10 markets, established the EMEA Energy business, and leading Global Business Operations of the Energy business. At Octopus Energy Group, he leads Flexibility and Electrification Programmes globally focused on developing and bringing to market the next generation products and underlying technologies spanning utility scale renewable generation through to consumer electrification.  As transport and heat continue to rapidly decarbonise, helping consumers participate in a simple and easy way will be a critical factor in ensuring the success of the transition. Download our 5th edition of the Market Monitor for Demand Side Flexibility Watch our EV Predictions webinar on-demand You can also visit our website to learn more about LCP Delta 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 Sandra Trittin 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 [email protected]   Follow us on: Twitter | 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 Jon Slowe and Sandra Trittin, explore how power-hungry data centres can minimise their environmental impact with Ciaran Flanagan, Global Head of Datacenter Solutions & Services at Siemens and Stefanie Casall, Director Brand & Marketing, AQ Compute. Ciaran is VP and Global Head of Siemens’ Datacenter Solutions business; he is tasked with the continued development of Siemens as a technology provider to the global data center industry and growing Siemens’ presence in this exciting market and has consulted with several Fortune 100 companies on Datacenter operations, technical architecture, energy efficiency, procurement strategy and financial planning. Additionally, served as an advisor to several Datacenter operators, Private Equity & Property Development companies on Digital Infrastructure and Energy Storage investments, in both greenfield and M&A opportunities. With 14 years of experience in brand building, marketing and communications, Stafanie’s passion lies in decoding the essen[1]ce of brand DNA and understanding the deep "why" behind every brand. Alongside her professional work, she is a yoga teacher, and firmly believes that yoga is not just a physical practice, but a mindset and a way of life. Beyond the corporate landscape, her heart beats for animals and for our oceans, reflecting her deep commitment to wildlife conservation and environmental stewardship. Find all the news and information you need about the energy transition in one place at your fingertips. Subscribe to our research portal to access this report on "Energy Services for C&I Customers 2022". 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 Sandra Trittin 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 [email protected]   Follow us on: Twitter | 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, Jon Slowe and Sandra Trittin are joined by Peter Journeay-Kaler, Energy Analyst from International Energy Agency (IEA) and Sam Hollister, Head of Economics and Finance at LCP Delta exploring energy policy developments in several European countries. Peter Journeay-Kaler has directly advised governments on how they can improve energy policy as a staff member at the International Energy Agency and the International Renewable Energy Agency. He also worked in the aerospace industry and holds a B.S. Physics, M.S. Aerospace Engineering and M.S. covering Energy and Environment.  Sam Hollister leads on LCP Delta's external engagement and market insight. He has over 10 years experience within energy policy and public affairs having been a Senior Director at the leading energy trade association and most recently leading the policy team at one of the UK’s largest energy retailers. Catch up-on our on-demand GB Power Market Outlook webinar Check out our insights on the UK's Review of Electricity Market Arrangements Find out more about Electricity Grids and Secure Energy Transitions with IEA's report Find our more about The Future of Heat Pumps with IEA's report You can also visit our website to learn more about we help policymakers and associations 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 Sandra Trittin 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 [email protected]   Follow us on: X | 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, Jon Slowe is joined by two members of our EV team, Oliver McHugh, EV Charging Research Manager and Kate Armitage, EV Contractor at LCP Delta to explore a slowdown in the rate of growth of electric vehicles, its implications for the EV charging sector, and look at battery-powered trucks. Oliver manages LCP Delta’s EV Charging Service. He leads the research into the EV charging market and engages regularly with key industry players on various hot topics. Oliver has been at LCP Delta since 2020 and previously held a position in the consultancy team, advising clients on the energy transition. Kate, is an Associate at LCP Delta. She has a background in energy and has worked in eMobility since 2010 when she was responsible for the electric vehicles team at EDF Energy. Kate works very closely with the fleet industry, hosting webinars, roundtables and live events that help fleets navigate the transition to net zero.  Check out our latest EV Driver Survey in partnership with Shell Recharge.  Watch our EV predictions webinar on-demand.   You can also visit our website to learn more about EV Charging Service 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 Sandra Trittin  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 [email protected]     Follow us on:  X | 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, Jon Slowe and Sandra Trittin are joined by David Watson, CEO of Ohme - the EV chargepoint manufacturer. They discuss Ohme’s rapid growth and scale-up, flexibility, and David’s other roles – as Chief Investment Officer of Temporis Capital, and owner of a cider-producing orchard.  Catch-up on our on-demand webinar for predictions for 2024 Read our press release to find out what our energy experts have to say about the short term EV market You can also visit our website to learn more about our EV Charging 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.   Hosts – Jon Slowe and Sandra Trittin 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 [email protected]   Follow us on: Twitter | 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, we explore the challenges of keeping transmission networks stable as levels of renewable generation grow and grow. To discuss this we’re joined by Duncan Burt, previously Director of Operations at National Grid ESO in the UK and now Chief Strategic Growth Officer at Reactive Technologies, and LCP Delta Flexibility & Storage expert Jon Ferris.  You can also visit our website to learn more about Flexibility 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.   Hosts – Jon Slowe and Sandra Trittin 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 [email protected]   Follow us on: Twitter | 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, Jon Slowe and Sandra Trittin are joined by Marcus Fendt, Managing Director, and Chief sales Officer from The Mobility House. They explore how The Mobility House has positioned itself uniting the automotive and energy industries, what Marcus has learned as he’s led the company to grow to over 350 employees, and what he sees as the key opportunities and challenges in the sector for the next years. Marcus Fendt studied Industrial Engineering in Munich. Before his entrepreneurial venture with The Mobility House in 2010, he held various management positions in the automotive and energy industries. As CSO and Managing Director at The Mobility House, he is responsible for partner sales, business development, and marketing. Catch-up on our on-demand webinar for predictions for 2024 Read our press release to find out what our energy experts have to say about the short term market You can also visit our website to learn more about EV Charging 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.   Hosts – Jon Slowe and Sandra Trittin 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 [email protected]   Follow us on: Twitter | 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, Jon Slowe and Sandra Trittin are joined by Teddy Flatau, Founder and CEO from wevo energy, a company with a mission to bring simple, efficient and cost-effective charging to the most energy-demand environments. Jon, Sandra and Teddy discuss Teddy’s experiences as a serial entrepreneur, starting and growing wevo, and the EV charging market.  Watch on-demand the EV team reviews on major talking points of 2023 and what they expect to see in the future. Find out more about CHARGEtrack, - benchmarking public charging tariff tool. You can also visit our website to learn more about the EV Charging 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.    Hosts – Jon Slowe and Sandra Trittin  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 [email protected]     Follow us on:  Twitter | 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. 

As heat pumps, solar panels (often with batteries), and EV chargers sales grow, we’re seeing the emergence of ‘one-stop shops’ providing customers with a portfolio of low carbon products and services for their homes. In this episode, Jon and Sandra, explore the rise of one-stop shops with Leonardo Melo, Business Development/Product Specialist at Samsung Electronics Air Conditioner Europe Air Conditioner Europe and Klara Ottosson, Heating Business Research Manager at LCP Delta. Leonardo Melo works at Samsung Electronics Air Conditioner Europe as a business developer. He counts over 10 years work experience in the HVAC industry with different experiences across the value chain. Klara joined LCP Delta in December 2020, she works with the Heat Services teams where she manages the Heating Business Service, focusing on topics such as evolving routes to market, heating propositions and customer research. Start reading our one-stop-shop report on our subscriber portal here. Learn how the heating sector is decarbonising in the energy transition in our training course. Watch our Heat Predictions for 2024 webinar on-demand. You can also visit our website to learn more about our Heating Business 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.   Hosts – Jon Slowe and Sandra Trittin 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 [email protected]   Follow us on: Twitter | 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.