220. BESS and tolling: Opportunities, risks, and market trends

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 [email protected]     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 [email protected]     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 [email protected]     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 [email protected]     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 [email protected]     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 [email protected]     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 – 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 [email protected]     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 [email protected]     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 [email protected]     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 [email protected]     Follow us on:  LinkedIn    Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.