Next Time Around

How does Britain actually keep the electricity system balanced as we transition to renewable energy? In this episode of Next Time Around , we’re joined by Victoria Moxham, Director of Customer and Code Management at Elexon, the organisation responsible for administering the Balancing and Settlement Code and settling Britain’s wholesale electricity market. With more wind and solar entering the syst...

This week we're joined by EV pioneer and Guinness World Record holder Kevin Booker to explore what really drives successful electric vehicle adoption. Drawing on his experience in efficiency testing, fleet electrification, and rural infrastructure projects, Kevin explains why charging, energy integration, and system design matter more than headline range figures. The conversation covers home...

In this episode, we speak with Lucy Murley from LCP Delta about the growing role of energy flexibility in enabling a smarter, more resilient energy system. Lucy explains how demand-side flexibility, particularly from electric vehicles and smart energy assets, is becoming essential as renewables increase and grid constraints intensify across UK and European energy markets. The conversation explores...

This week, we speak with Laura Hoffmann-Ostenhof, Central Europe Lead at Gridcog , about why many clean energy and decarbonisation projects succeed or fail long before anything is built. We unpack the often hidden challenges behind modern energy projects — from limited grid capacity and changing energy prices to complex market rules — and why relying on simple assumptions can quickly undermine the...

In this episode, Alex Grey, Director of Policy at Energy UK , explains the forces shaping the UK’s energy transition and what business leaders need to know to navigate it. Energy UK represents the full energy value chain — from generation through the grid to household bills — giving it a unique system-wide perspective on trade-offs between policy decisions, infrastructure costs, investor confidenc...

In this episode, Beena Sharma, Co-Founder & CEO of CCU International , discusses the evolving landscape of energy decarbonisation and the role of innovative solutions in helping industries transition toward net-zero. She shares her journey from traditional energy to leading projects that integrate carbon capture and utilization (CCU) into wider decarbonisation strategies, showing how emissions...

In this episode, Gill Nowell, co-founder of the Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) England, explores the electrification of transport and its impact on businesses, energy networks, and consumers. She breaks down the UK’s rapidly evolving EV infrastructure, from public and workplace charging to the growing adoption of electric fleets. Gill also highlights how battery technology and vehicle affordab...

Season 2 of Next Time Around opens with a look behind the scenes at Powerverse where authenticity, flexibility, and creativity are shaping how innovation happens. Hosts, Richard Britton and Lauren Forster share how a culture built on openness and collaboration connects every part of the business, from customer feedback and marketing insight to product engineering, to deliver smarter, more human en...

Join us for our final episode of season one of Next Time Around as Susan Robson MBE, CEO of the Women’s Engineering Society takes us through the changes happening at one of the UK’s most iconic energy organisations, National Grid. From the rise of home electrification and local energy communities to the concept of 'unthinking energy', where sustainable choices become second nature, this...

What does it take to win Olympic gold, and how can those lessons translate to building a more sustainable future? This week, we're joined by Rowley Douglas MBE, a gold medalist in rowing at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, who shares his incredible journey to the top. Rowley takes us behind the scenes of his Olympic experience, revealing how the team learned from failures, overcame intense pressure,...

This week, we’re joined by Michelle Little, an energy industry expert with over 20 years of experience. Michelle shares her insights on the transition to electric homes, emphasising the growing importance of consumer choice and convenience.  She delves into how energy suppliers can support this transition by leveraging smart metering data to understand consumer needs and deliver tailored solutions...

In this episode, Raj Lyons Chohan, founder and CEO of Affinity EV, takes us on his journey from washing cars to founding a pioneering platform that’s reshaping both the automotive and energy sectors. He discusses the critical disconnect between selling an electric vehicle (EV) and the onward buying journey, highlighting the urgent need for a seamless, customer-centric approach. Raj explores the cu...

Alex Baggallay, Growth Partnerships Lead UK & Ireland at Salesforce, joins us this week to explore how AI and data are transforming industries and creating new opportunities for businesses to stay ahead in the electric future. As competition intensifies, companies need more than just great products—they need to deliver personalised, AI-driven experiences that build trust and loyalty. Alex shar...

This week, we talk with Scarlett Allen-Horton, founder of Harper Fox Partners, about the evolving world of recruitment in the energy sector. Scarlett shares how fostering partnerships and diversity isn’t just about ticking boxes, it’s the key to driving real innovation and meeting ambitious green emission targets by 2050. From cross-business collaboration to the role of intrapreneurship, Scarlett...

Join hosts Lauren Forster and Richard Britton as they dive into the challenges of the energy crisis. From the impact of the energy price cap to the shift toward electric vehicles and heat pumps, this podcast unpacks the trends shaping our energy landscape. Discover practical strategies for consumers to take control of their energy bills through insulation, solar panels, and smart meters. Plus, mee...