The Energy Essentials Podcast

In this episode of the Energy Essentials podcast, Cornwall Insight Principal Consultant Dr. Craig Lowrey is joined by Principal Modeller Tom Edwards to discuss the potential impacts of the current conflict in Iran on energy prices.   They discuss short-term and long-term implications across domestic and business energy bills, as well as for investors.  Keep up to date with latest from Cornwall Ins...

In this episode of the Energy Essentials podcast, Flexible Generation & Storage Lead Tim Dixon and Energy Users Lead Jacob Briggs are joined by Dan Nicholls , Chief Product Officer at SNRG .  They discuss the role of smart microgrids in addressing challenges within the energy market, including connections to grid, infrastructure, network congestion, and decarbonisation. They also explore the d...

In this special extra episode of the Energy Essentials podcast, Robert Buckley, Head of Strategic Accounts at Cornwall Insight, is joined by Suket Singhal, CEO of Secure Meters Limited .  Suket will be joining us at CI Live 2025! on the 5 November to discuss the future of smart metering data and energy solutions. In this discussion with Robert, Suket shares insights from Secure’s extensive experie...

In this episode of the Energy Essentials Podcast, Cornwall Insight experts Robert Buckley (Head of Strategic Accounts) and Tom Andrews (Senior Consultant) are joined by James Hall, COO at Evolve Energy. They discuss the innovation in Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs) in a rapidly evolving energy market, focusing on license exempt supply and its implications for both generators and consum...

In this episode of the Energy Essentials podcast, Cornwall Insight's Kate Mulvany (Principal Consultant) and Tom Edwards (Principal Modeller) are joined by Peter Stanley (Elexon CEO) to discuss the critical topic of energy flexibility and the government's ambitions for a clean power system by 2030. They explore the significant market reforms underway, the role of data in the energy trans...

In this episode of the Energy Essentials podcast, Cornwall Insight experts Anna Moss (Principal Consultant) and Robert Buckley (Head of Strategic Accounts) meet with Uswitch CEO Angus McCarey to discuss the future of energy supply markets and the evolving role of consumers in the net zero transition. Topics covered include: The balance of innovation and market structure The data-driven future and...

In this episode of the Energy Essentials podcast, Cornwall Insight experts Tim Dixon, Lucy Dolton, and Robin Clarke discuss the recently published indicative timeline for the upcoming Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 7 auction. Focusing on key dates, implications for developers, and any potential uncertainties or risks surrounding the timeline.  You can also find out more about our Contra...

In this podcast episode, our experts Tom Edwards and Dr. Craig Lowrey are joined by Peter Smith from National Energy Action. They discuss the complexities of standing charges in energy bills, their implications for consumers, especially vulnerable households, and the potential changes in energy pricing structures. They explore the impact of regional variations, the introduction of zero standing ch...

As Ireland and Northern Ireland transition to net zero and the volume of variable renewable generation in the electricity generation mix increases, there is a need for more flexibility provision. There is >1GW of operational energy storage on the Island, however the majority of this has been short duration batteries participating in system services. There are a number of market reforms underway...

Part 1 - At present, heat network consumers are not afforded the same levels of consumer protection that gas and electricity consumers receive. While heat networks currently provide around 3% of total heat, they are expected to provide around 20% by 2050. There are many prevalent issues in the sector around poor technical design, variations in customer service and the large number and diversity of...

Part 1 - At present, heat network consumers are not afforded the same levels of consumer protection that gas and electricity consumers receive. While heat networks currently provide around 3% of total heat, they are expected to provide around 20% by 2050. There are many prevalent issues in the sector around poor technical design, variations in customer service and the large number and diversity of...

Lengthy grid connection queues are one of the major challenges to the rollout of renewable energy in the UK, with a series of ongoing reforms from the Government, Ofgem and the National Energy System Operator to tackle it. Alongside these wider reforms, Ofgem is also exploring the potential role for Competitively Appointed Transmission Owners (CATOs) in supporting the buildout of onshore network i...

In September, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) published their Winter Outlook discussing their forecasts for supply and demand in the gas and electricity markets this winter.  In our latest Energy Essentials podcast, we present a summary of the key points from the NESO’s Winter Outlook alongside a broader discussion of the critical variables that could impact on security of supply over t...

In our latest episode of The Energy Essentials Podcast, we are excited to welcome James Brabben from RWE. Building on our recent discussion about the Allocation Round 6 results of the Contracts for Difference scheme, James shares his expert insights as a renewable power developer.   Learn about the current landscape of renewable energy development in the UK, explore potential changes to the Contra...

In this episode of The Energy Essentials Podcast, our Research Analyst Jamie Maule is joined by our Senior Consultant's Antony Badger and Jacob Briggs, as they discuss energy supply contracting for electric vehicle chargepoint operators in the GB market.   In this podcast, we cover:  The different electricity procurement options available to EV chargepoint operators  Strategies for mitigating...

Our latest episode of The Energy Essentials Podcast delves into the Allocation Round 6 results of the Contracts for Difference scheme, how they impact national decarbonisation and net zero targets, and what we can expect from future Allocation Rounds.   Listen to our podcast and find out more about how our Contracts for Difference Support Service can help your business navigate the application and...

Business energy costs are set to remain significantly above historic levels. In our latest 'The Energy Essentials Podcast', Dr Matthew Chadwick, Emily Lewis, and Humaira Iqbal discuss the drivers and trends behind these long-term costs as well as the impacts on corporate decarbonisation efforts.  Keep up to date with latest from Cornwall Insight by following us on Linkedin , or by signin...

Ahead of the recent General Election the now government committed to a series of changes in the energy sector.  In the latest episode of The Energy Essentials Podcast, Dr Matthew Chadwick, Emily Lewis, and Humaira Iqbal discuss what these changes could mean for corporates.  Keep up to date with latest from Cornwall Insight by following us on Linkedin , or by signing up to our regular newsletter .

With the upcoming launch of our new North West European Benchmark Power Curve modelling, we have produced a new podcast “Exploring Europe’s largest energy market: An introduction to Germany.”   In this episode of The Energy Essentials Podcast, our Research Analyst Jamie Maule is joined by Tom Andrews, Senior Consultant at Cornwall Insight, as they introduce and discuss the German energy market and...

The Labour Party has clinched victory in the general election, but what does this mean for UK energy policy? Listen as Cornwall Insight experts Kate Mulvany and Robert Buckley delve into this question in the first part of our general election podcast. Unpacking the Labour Party's energy promises and exploring the most pressing issues that could impact the energy sector over the next parliamen...

In this episode of The Energy Essentials Podcast, our Lead Research Analyst Kate Hill is joined by Meg De Pasquale-Crighton from Shulman Advisory as they discuss an introduction to the Japanese energy market.  Keep up to date with latest from Cornwall Insight by following us on Linkedin , or by signing up to our regular newsletter .

Join Kate Hill and Kate Mulvany as they discuss an overview of the Review of Electricity Markets Arrangements (REMA) and give a synopsis on the second consultation of REMA. Keep up to date with latest from Cornwall Insight by following us on Linkedin , or by signing up to our regular newsletter .

Hear from Jamie Maule and Dr Matthew Chadwick as they discuss the opportunities and challenges being faced as we pursue the transition to a green economy in the UK amid macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility and a changing investment environment. Keep up to date with latest from Cornwall Insight by following us on Linkedin , or by signing up to our regular newsletter .

Two years on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, our experts discuss how the invasion has shaped the UK energy sector and the ongoing impacts. Hear from Matthew Smith, as they are joined by our Lead Research Analyst, Dr Matthew Chadwick in this podcast. Keep up to date with latest from Cornwall Insight by following us on Linkedin , or by signing up to our regular newsletter .

Heating is responsible for around 20% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions so decarbonising the heat in buildings will be essential to achieve net zero targets in GB. Heat networks go some way to providing a solution to this challenge and could provide up to a fifth of total UK heat by 2050. In particular, heat network zoning is how the government plan to establish and accelerate heat networks acr...