Talking New Energy

In this episode, we speak to Jon Slowe , who co-founded Delta-EE and and the original host of Talking New Energy, as he reflects on more than 200 podcast conversations and the evolution of the energy transition over the past seven years. Interviewed by Sam Hollister , Jon shares the people, ideas and lessons that have shaped his thinking, discusses where progress has exceeded expectations, where c...

In this episode,  Tom Smout  speak to  Johan Hernström , Head of Revenue at  Alight , about why the traditional solar business model is changing and how combining solar, battery storage and innovative PPA structures could create a more resilient path forward. As capture rates decline, negative pricing increases and balancing costs rise, renewable developers are being forced to rethink how projects...

In this weeks episode, Jon Ferris speaks to Cathy Fraser , Head of Market Requirements at National Energy System Operator , and Daniel Norton , Commercial Director at Ohme . Together, they reflect on the findings and lessons from CrowdFlex : the UK's largest ever domestic energy flexibility trial.   Subscribe  to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you w...

In this episode, Stephen Harkin speaks to Florentijn Degroote , Co-founder and CEO of Powernaut , about the evolution of flexibility markets and virtual power plants (VPPs) across Europe. As power systems become increasingly decentralised and electrified, flexibility is becoming a critical enabler of the energy transition. Florentine shares his perspective on how utilities, retailers and independe...

In this episode, Tom Smout speaks to Philipp Man co-founder and CEO of terralayr , about the realities shaping Germany’s battery storage market. From grid bottlenecks and evolving grid fee structures to merchant risk and hybrid revenue strategies, Philipp shares his perspective on why flexibility will be central to Germany’s industrial and energy future, and how terralayr is approaching the commer...

In this episode, Jon Slowe speaks to Anne Bicking , CEO of gridX , a flexibility software company operating across 15 European countries with nearly a quarter of a million connected distributed energy assets. Anne shares her journey from consulting in mobility and transportation, through grid infrastructure at E.ON, to leading a SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) clean-tech scale-up celebrating its 10th...

In this episode, Jon Slowe speaks to Kaj af Kleen , Chief Product and Technology Officer at Aira , about how the company is rethinking heat pumps through a software-first, customer-centric approach. Drawing on his background in streaming and digital products, Kaj shares how Aira is combining hardware, software, installation and energy optimisation into a seamless home energy experience.   Subscrib...

In this episode, John Murray speaks to Irene Guerra Gil from gridX and Lucinda Murley from LCP Delta about the evolving role of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and residential flexibility in the energy transition. They explore how EVs are shifting from passive demand to flexible assets that can actively support the electricity system. Understand the value of EV flexibility - book a demo   Subscribe  to LCP...

In this episode, Tom Smout speaks to Lisa Mackay at Fidra Energy to explore how battery storage developers are navigating route-to-market strategies at scale, and why tolling agreements are gaining traction. Listen to part one .   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 unsubsc...

In this episode, Tom Smout , Head of Storage at LCP Delta speaks to Louise Dalton , Partner at law firm, CMS UK about the rapid evolution of route-to-market agreements for battery storage, with a particular focus on tolling structures. Listen to part two .   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can a...

In this episode, Tom Smout and Shivam Malhotra unpack why winter 2025–26 fell short of expectations for many asset owners. Despite a strong 2025, a milder winter, rising renewable generation and increased battery deployment combined to suppress price spikes and flatten volatility, even as wind overtook gas in the generation mix while gas continued to set prices.   Subscribe to LCP Delta email comm...

In this episode, Jon Slowe speaks to Michael Phelan , CEO and Founder of GridBeyond and LCP Delta expert, Euan Killengray to explore the surge in data centre energy demand and how these facilities can integrate more flexibly into the power system. Read our report to find out "How incentives can unlock flexibility in European data centres by 2030".   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Se...

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 com...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 th...

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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...

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...

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 abou...

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 communicati...

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 exe...

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...