Talking New Energy

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 e...

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 ene...

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...

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 E...

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 charg...

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 sma...

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 custo...

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...

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Sara Vaughan , Chair of Elexon,  and LCP Delta expert Sam Hollister. They discuss how to get the speed of change in electricity market systems right, the explosion of data shaping Elexon’s role, and the growing importance of demand-side flexibility in Great Britain’s electricity markets. Download Improving Coordination in GB Flexibility Markets to find out m...

In this bitesized episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Cara Sloan and Monica Troilo to explore the findings of LCP Delta's EV Driver Survey 2025, which gathered insights from 3,900 owners across ten countries. They discuss where and how EV drivers charge, how they purchase chargepoints, and their engagement with and attitudes toward smart charging. Download the extrac t to find out more. EV Charging su...

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by   Addison Stark , CEO and co-founder at AtmosZero , alongside LCP Delta expert Jamie Berti . They explore how AtmosZero is developing a heat pump industrial boiler to directly replace fossil fuel steam boilers, discussing the role of heat pumps in decarbonising industrial steam production, market opportunities and challenges, and the process of developing, p...

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Bruce Hube r, CEO and co-founder of Alexa Capital , a specialist energy transition investment bank. They explore how private capital is responding to growing power market volatility and what this means for investors navigating the energy transition. Unlock the full value of energy storage in Germany. Download our report to find out the latest insights on the...

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Benjamin Merle-Oberheide , Chief Product Office at Enpal , the Berlin-based unicorn. They discuss how Enpal is helping households across Europe decarbonise their homes, with innovation at the core of its approach. Download "The road ahead, what's next for energy transition pacesetters?" report to find out how the energy transition could unfold. Visit our web...

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Tamsin Lishman , CEO at Kensa . They discuss how Kensa is using shared ground loops to decarbonise heating in new build developments, social housing, and community projects. Visit our website to learn more about our residential energy research service at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications   Select your areas of interest, and we'll ale...

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Alex Howard , Head of Flexibility Markets at UK Power Networks , and Laurence Robinson, flexibility expert at LCP Delta. They explore UK Power Networks’ experience with demand-side flexibility and discuss how to improve coordination of flexibility across the energy system. Download our joint report with UK Power Networks to learn more about improving coordin...

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Christopher Jackson , CEO and Founder of Protium , a green hydrogen energy services company, and LCP Delta’s Brendan Murphy to explore Protium’s journey in scaling their business and share insights on the evolving green hydrogen sector. Recap our webinar to gain a clear picture of how the market has evolved over the past year and what to expect through 2030....

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Michael Schreiber , Head of Flexibility at Octopus Energy in Germany, exploring how the energy retailer is bringing flexibility propositions to their customers.  Explore the 6th edition of the joint LCP Delta and smartEn Market Monitor for Demand Side Flexibility. Visit our website to learn more about our flexibility markets at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LC...

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Dan Nicholls , Chief Product Officer at SNRG , Reg Platt , Founder at Emergent Energy , and LCP Delta expert Jeremy Harrison. They explore the world of local energy systems, microgrids, and community energy, discussing innovations in smart grids, solar for flats, and the evolving role of distributed energy solutions. Find out more about the Community DSO pro...

In this episode, Jon Slowe we speak with Derk Swider , Vice President of Energy Economics, Policy and Foresight at E.ON, to explore

In this bitesize episode, Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho are joined by LCP Delta experts Kat Blacklaws and Jeremy Harrison to unpack the big themes shaping distribution networks in 2025. Fresh from CIRED 2025 (one of Europe’s leading conferences for Distribution System Operators (DNOs)) they explore how resilience, flexibility, and the rising influence of AI and digitalisation are redefining wha...

In this episode, Jon Slowe and Charmaine Coutinho are joined by Sébastien Condom , Senior Vice President, and Dr Randall Bowen , identified in LCP Delta’s Road Ahead energy transition report as a pacesetter in demand-side flexibility. They discuss Voltalis’ role in advancing flexibility solutions and its impact on the energy transition. Read our report on how we are Improving coordination in GB fl...

In this episode, Charmaine Coutinho is joined by Simone Accornero , the co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Flexidao . They explore how organisations can decarbonise global operations and the growing role of data and technology in renewable energy procurement. Visit our website to learn more about due diligence consultancy services at lcpdelta.com   Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications ...

In this episode, Charmaine Coutinho is joined by Boris Davis from Lhyfe , a European hydrogen developer. They explore how Lhyfe is bringing green hydrogen projects to market, including supplying around 50 customers, navigating key project development challenges, and successfully moving through the 'valley of death.' Read our report and sign up to our webinar to find out What’s next for green hydro...

In this episode, Charmaine Coutinho is joined by Julia Padberg, partner at specialist European energy venture capital firm SET Ventures, and LCP Delta expert Phillip Twiddy. They explore SET Ventures’ experiences in the energy sector, life as a Venture Capital (VC) investor, and Julia’s perspective on what lies ahead for the industry. Read our case study to discover how we supported our client in...

In this episode of Talking New Energy, Jon Slowe welcomes back Daniel Lindén , co-founder of Tibber , three years after their last conversation in 2022 . They reflect on Tibber’s growth and expansion, set against the backdrop of the 2022 energy crisis. Tibber is named as one of Europe's energy transition pacesetters in LCP Delta recent report. Download the report. Explore Europe’s leading Energy I...