189. In conversation with... Charlotte Johnson, Kraken

What will it really take to reach the UK’s 2030 energy goals? In this episode, we talk with Declan Burke, Director of Group Strategy from SSE and Sam Hollister, Head of Economics, Policy and Investment from LCP Delta about the big 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 [email protected]     Follow us on:  LinkedIn    Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.   

In this episode, we speak to Klara Ottosson, Client Engagement Lead and Zoltan Karpathy, Senior Consultant at LCP Delta, as they dive into the state of the heat pump market in Europe and discuss what’s next for low-carbon heating. With heat pump installations facing setbacks in 2024, the conversation explores what’s driving this and how the sector is adapting, particularly in 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.    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 [email protected]     Follow us on:  LinkedIn    Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information. 

In this episode, we speak to Carlota Pi Amorós, Co-founder CEO at Holaluz, an energy tech company based in Barcelona. 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 [email protected]     Follow us on:  LinkedIn    Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information. 

In this episode, Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho speak to Mladena Pavlova and George Husni from LCP Delta as they share key insights from BEPOSITIVE 2025, France’s leading energy transition event. We explore shifts in solar PV incentives, the role of distributors in delivering low-carbon tech, and the rise of dynamic tariffs, plus 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 [email protected]   Follow us on: LinkedIn   Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.    

In this episode, we’re joined by Charlotte Johnson, General Manager at Kraken, part of the Octopus Energy Group. We 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 [email protected]   Follow us on: LinkedIn   Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive into how smart charging is becoming a reality in the energy market. Joining us are Gianluca Corbellini, CEO & Co-founder of Hive Power and Vinicio Lupo, Head of Innovation Project Management at Free2Move eSolutions, who share their insights on 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 [email protected]   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, we speak to James Macnaughten, CEO of Caldera, about 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 future of energy systems.  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 [email protected]     Follow us on:  LinkedIn    Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information. 

In this episode, we speak to Marko Coh, Chief Development Officer at Resalta, a leading independent decarbonisation-as-a-service provider operating across Central and Southeastern Europe.  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 [email protected]     Follow us on:  LinkedIn    Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information. 

In this episode, we speak to Simon Phelan, Founder & CEO of Hometree and Perminder Tanday, Investment Manager at Legal & General (L&G) to 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 [email protected]   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, we explore the rapid growth of rooftop solar across Europe with Jan Osenberg, Senior Policy Advisor at SolarPower Europe and Dina Darshini, Solar & Battery Research Manager at LCP Delta. We discuss its increasing integration with the wider energy system and what the future holds for this evolving market. Read our blog on: Residential solar PV subscription portfolios – an attractive investment opportunity?  Watch our webinar: Shining a light on residential solar PV: Market trends & outlook. Find out more: 8 trends in the evolving residential solar landscape.  You can also visit our website to learn more about our solar & 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 [email protected]     Follow us on:  LinkedIn    Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.