Energy Unplugged by Aurora

In this episode, our CEO John Feddersen is joined by a leading thinker on South Eastern European energy - Julian Popov. Julian is former Minister of Environment of Bulgaria, European Climate Foundation (ECF) fellow and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Buildings Performance Institute Europe. He has been voted twice as one of the most influential voices in European energy by EURACTIV. John and Julian discuss: •Julian’s journey, his novel called ‘Island of Mists’ and his experience as the Bulgarian Energy Minister •Energy transition and the power investment climate in South Eastern Europe •Offshore wind potential and growing interest •The European Commission as a force for good in South Eastern European power sector governance, structure, rules and markets Support the show

Our CEO John Feddersen speaks to Guy Newey, Strategy and Performance Director at Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) - an independent, not-for-profit centre of excellence that bridges the gap between industry, government, academia and research. ESC has recently published its report called ‘Rethinking Electricity Markets – EMR 2.0’, an initiative aiming to develop proposals to reform electricity markets so that they best enable innovative, efficient, whole energy system decarbonisation. Guy has had a diverse career across the energy sector. He has been a Special Adviser to two former Energy Secretaries of State, and was previously Head of Policy at Ovo Energy and Head of Environment and Energy at the think-tank Policy Exchange. Before this, Guy worked as a journalist in Hong Kong and in the UK. John and Guy discuss: •Guy’s journey, his early experience as a journalist and the impact on his present role •ESC’s mission in the energy transition and avoiding clean growth costs •‘Rethinking Electricity Markets’ report with a focus on the role of consumers •The agreement on decarbonisation in 5 years’ time Support the show

Our Nordics Lead Alexander Esser speaks with Harald Överholm, CEO and co-founder of the leading solar Power Purchase Agreement provider in the Nordics - Alight (previously Eneo). Harald has been an advisor to WWF, the Swedish government and the Stockholm Environment Institute, as well as a former board member of Swedish Solar Energy. He is a Cambridge alumni with a PhD focused on market development of US solar PPA market and holds a masters degree in Industrial Engineering of Energy Systems. Alex and Harald discuss: •Harald’s in-depth studies of the US solar market, importing concepts to Europe and his inspiration in founding the company •Nordics as one of the most advanced PPAs markets and long term supply of PPAs •Alight and how does Solar as a Service differ from a typical project development Support the show

In this episode, Our CEO John Feddersen speaks to Pat O'Doherty, CEO of the leading Irish utility Electricity Supply Board (ESB). Pat was appointed CEO of ESB in 2011 and to the ESB Board in 2013. He is Director of Energy UK and until very recently he was President of Eurelectric - the sector association which represents the common interests of the electricity industry at pan-European level. John and Pat discuss: •Pat’s journey and the job of the utility CEO now compared to 10 years ago •ESB and how the enterprise is measuring its ESG success •State-owned utilities’ role in enabling a just energy transition •Cyber security and how well is the European utility industry prepared for it Support the show

Welcome to our 50th official Energy Unplugged episode! Our Head of Digital Solutions Mateusz Wronski is joined by the creator of the renewables division at one of the largest energy companies in the world - Julien Pouget, Senior Vice President for Renewables at Total. Julien joined Total in 2016, after two years of service as Senior Advisor to the President of France, François Hollande where he was entrusted with the overhaul of the French nuclear industry. Mateusz and Julien discuss: •Key challenges in shifting the focus of an oil supermajor by creating the renewables division within Total •Total’s target of 100 GW by 2030 as one of the most ambitious renewables goals in the industry •Floating offshore wind and Total’s strategy in bringing the costs down •The impact of green hydrogen in enabling renewables investment Support the show

Our CEO John Feddersen speaks to Henrik Tordrup, Partner at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). CIP is one of the leading clean energy investors globally, having recently raised a EUR 7 billion renewable energy investment fund. Henrik is a veteran of Europe’s offshore wind boom of the past decade and has deep expertise on the emerging energy transition in the US. John and Henrik discuss: •Henrik’s journey and his motivation to focus on the US markets •CIP’s current strategy and the main risks as a renewable investor •Current US policy and the recent federal election impact on decarbonisation •Texas’ big freeze in February and lessons for policy makers Support the show

Our Research Director, Richard Howard speaks to Henry de Zoete, Co-founder of the energy switching service provider - Look After My Bills. Henry has a career background working as Special Adviser to the Secretary of State for Education prior to his success with Look After My Bills – which secured the best deal in the history of the UK Dragons’ Den business pitch competition. The company is now owned by industry giant Go Compare. Henry and Richard discuss: •Henry’s career and experience working for then Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove •His inspiration and motivation for establishing Look After My Bills •Raising funds in Silicon Valley and securing the investment from UK television’s notoriously tough Dragons panel •Transferring the ownership of his business to Go Compare and what’s next Support the show

Our Head of Iberia, Ana Barillas is joined by Dulce Mendonça, Director and Fund Manager at InfraRed Capital Partners. Dulce joined InfraRed in 2013 and is currently focusing on business development and origination of infrastructure investments in Europe. After attaining an M.Sc in Business Administration from ISCTE Business School in Lisbon, she began her career in investment banking before moving to infrastructure investment around 16 years ago. Ana and Dulce discuss: •InfraRed’s approach to the risk-reward trade-off of investment •The energy transition and scale of investment challenges •The Iberian market and whether there is a solar bubble in the peninsula •Sustainable investment and green hydrogen incentives Support the show

Our Head of Commissioned Projects in Central Europe, Hanns Koenig is joined by Dr. Brigitte Knopf, Secretary General of the Berlin-based climate research institute MCC (Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change). Brigitte is one of Germany’s leading experts on climate change and has been appointed Deputy Chair of the Council of Experts on Climate Change by the German Federal Government. The Council has recently published its first report assessing Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2020. Hanns and Brigitte discuss: •MCC’s leading role in the climate change debate •The Council of Experts on Climate Change’s report findings and lessons learned •The European Green Deal and Germany’s decarbonisation targets •COVID-19 impact and emissions reduction during lockdown Support the show

In this episode our CEO John Feddersen speaks to Greg Jackson, the Founder and CEO of Octopus Energy, one of the UK’s largest energy supplier businesses, and award-winning for its status as a provider of 100% sustainable energy. Octopus Energy Group recently announced the acquisition of its sister company, Octopus Renewables, bringing the retail and the generation side of energy together under one roof. Greg is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the UK with a long career leading multiple software ventures among other businesses, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Cambridge. John and Greg discuss: •The importance of policy in the current UK energy supply market •Understanding the customer experience and meeting customer’s needs •Weathering the debris of the Texas storms and cost-pass-through tariffs •The role of prices in power generation and investment Support the show

Our Research Director Richard Howard is joined by Dr. Graham Cooley, CEO of ITM Power Plc to discuss one of the biggest players to emerge in new energy policies: green hydrogen. Graham joined ITM Power 12 years ago, previous to which he worked with National Power, and spent 11 years in the power industry developing energy storage and generation technologies. ITM Power is a leading manufacturer of hydrogen electrolysers. From early engagement on some of the UK’s earliest hydrogen mobility projects, it is currently working with the nationally significant HyDeploy energy trial – a crucial factor contributing towards the UK’s Net Zero targets. Richard and Graham discuss: •Green hydrogen’s role on the road to attaining Net Zero •Typical buyers and business models for electrolysers •Government support requirement for reaching the 40 GW target Support the show

This week on Energy Unplugged we have a special episode on modelling energy markets and the broader complexities of modelling for future scenarios. Our Head of Digital Solutions Mateusz Wronski chats with Jonathan Black, our Head of Modelling. Jonathan’s role is to set the vision and strategy for our market models and their developments. Besides managing our international team of modellers he has extensive experience in modelling for a breadth of physical systems, with a background as a Research Scientist at the National Physical Laboratory and a PhD in Applied Mathematics. Mateusz and Jonathan discuss: •Credibility of modelling outside academia •Our motivation for building our own models •Modelling role in decarbonisation of the energy sector Support the show

Our Nordics Lead Alexander Esser speaks with Lisa McDermott - Executive Director Renewable Project Financing at ABN AMRO Bank. Lisa started her career as a lawyer at Clifford Chance, specialising in tax, M&A and fund structuring. Since 2004 she has held a number of senior origination, structuring and management roles within various structured finance disciplines. ABN AMRO is one of the earliest project financiers for offshore wind and one of the most active debt providers for renewables and sustainable business in Europe. Alex and Lisa discuss: •ABN AMRO’s role in financing the energy transition •Changing environment for project finance of renewables •Financeability of electrolysers for green hydrogen production Support the show

Our Managing Director in Australia - Hugo Batten is delighted to be joined by Professor Tim Nelson - Executive General Manager, Energy Markets at Infigen. Tim is an Associate Professor at Griffith University and writes prolifically on Australia’s energy transition. Recently purchased by Iberdrola, Infigen is an Australian wind, gas and battery player, and also a retailer. Hugo and Tim discuss: •Gentailers and strategic options available to them •Carbon pricing vs industrial policy •Nodal pricing •Perceptions of risk in the NEM •Biden election and other global event impacts on Australia’s energy politics Support the show

Our CEO John Feddersen is joined by Jonathan Maxwell, CEO and founder of Sustainable Development Capital LLP (SDCL). Jonathan has over 25 years’ experience in international finance, infrastructure and private equity. Since its 2007 establishment, SDCL has launched energy efficiency project investment funds in the UK, Ireland, Singapore and New York. John and Jonathan discuss: •Jonathan’s motivation for starting a sustainable investment business •The importance of energy security and resilience •ESG investment and achieving high ESG performance Support the show

In this episode, our CEO John Feddersen speaks with Harry Boyd-Carpenter – Director, Head of Energy EMEA at EBRD; and Peter Baum – Project Leader in our Berlin office. Harry leads the landing and investment team at EBRD where he focuses on deploying capital investments in regions where investment is more challenging (including eastern Europe and northern Africa). Peter focuses on our activities in eastern and south-eastern Europe, and he has previously been an Analyst for Energy Efficiency and Climate Change at EBRD. Main topics include: •EBRD’s role in driving the energy transition •Politics and investments decisions •Energy transition in eastern Europe and northern African power markets Support the show

This podcast episode is a special one celebrating International Women’s Day on 8th March and discussing hydrogen. We're featuring two female leaders in the energy industry as our Head of Iberia, Ana Barillas is joined by Ana Quelhas, recently appointed as Managing Director for Hydrogen at EDP Group. Prior to the new role, Ana Quelhas was the Head of Corporate Energy Planning at EDP and previous to that she worked at the Directorate General for Research within the European Commission and for the California Independent System Operator. Main topics include: •Investment decisions vs. uncertainties coming from public policies •Iberian market as a hub for green hydrogen •Interplay between green hydrogen and batteries Support the show

In this Energy Unplugged episode, Aurora’s Head of Commissioned Projects for Western Europe, Felix Chow-Kambitsch is joined by Mark Futyan, Anesco’s Chief Executive Officer. Anesco is an energy services company specialising in solar PV, storage and energy efficiency, and playing a key role in the transition to Net Zero. With an impressive career within the energy industry, Mark joined Anesco in February 2020 from Centrica, where he most recently held the position of Distributed Power Systems Director. Felix and Mark discuss: •Anesco’s role in the energy transition and potential areas of growth •UK’s commitment to Net Zero and how we can get there •Investment opportunities and potential of hydrogen Support the show

In this episode, Aurora’s Managing Director in Australia, Hugo Batten, speaks with Tony Wood, the Head of the Energy Program at Grattan Institute and one of Australia’s most prolific energy writers and thinkers. Tony has had a lengthy career in energy - working for organisations such as Origin Energy, The Clinton Foundation and Incitec Pivot. He also writes in the Australian Financial Review and other Australian publications on energy. Hugo and Tony discuss: •Australian approach to climate policy and the history of the climate wars in Australia •The role of gas in the energy transition •Proposals to reform the Australian transmission system Support the show

In this episode, our Nordics Lead Alexander Esser is joined by Andreas Regnell, Senior Vice President and Head of Strategic Development at Vattenfall. Andreas has been with Vattenfall for more than 10 years and previously Managing Partner of Nordic Region at BCG, and Analyst and Account Manager at Citibank. He holds a degree in Economics. Alexander and Andreas discuss: •The role of state-owned energy companies on the path to Net Zero •Backcasting vs forecasting of the energy market •Green hydrogen for steel production Support the show

In this episode, our US Country Lead Oliver Kerr is joined by LevelTen Energy’s Chief Operating Officer - Jason Tundermann and Vice President for Europe - Flemming Sørensen, as they take a deeper look at PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements). LevelTen is the world’s largest renewable energy procurement platform. Jason has a successful career history in senior level business development roles within the energy sector for over ten years. Flemming has a strong investments background, and over 20 years’ experience in project development, energy sourcing and portfolio management for energy firms including Ørsted and Energi Danmark. Main topics include: •The role of PPAs within the broader energy transition •Market design for Net Zero and investment in renewables •Key trends in PPA markets across Europe Support the show

This week on Energy Unplugged, our US Country Lead Oliver Kerr is joined by Jay Zoellner, CEO of Kiwi Power, a leading global energy technology company. Jay has held a number of leadership roles in the power sector – both in public and private energy companies, and is now focusing his efforts on growing Kiwi Power’s business internationally. Oliver and Jay discuss: •Kiwi Power’s mission and Jay’s role •The company’s expansion to the US, and key differences between US and UK markets •The role of flexible energy and investment opportunities Support the show

In this episode, Aurora's CEO John Feddersen speaks with Stefan-Jörg Göbel - Senior Vice President Wind & Solar Continental at Statkraft. Stefan-Jörg is responsible for developing a pan-European renewables portfolio, spanning solar and wind for one of Europe’s leading utilities. Previously, he ran one of Europe’s largest power trading and origination teams and he started his electricity sector career in Enron’s European team. John and Stefan-Jörg discuss: •The role of route-to-market providers and PPAs •Renewables investment in Europe and trends in Government support •The role of hydrogen in power markets Support the show

In this episode, Aurora’s Managing Director in Australia, Hugo Batten speaks with Ian Learmonth, the CEO of Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). With vast experience in the energy sector across the globe, Ian has spent time at Macquarie Group, NatWest and Social Ventures Australia, prior to joining the CEFC in 2017. Some of the main topics include: •CEFC, technologies of focus and storage investment cases •Role of gas and storage in Australia’s energy transition •The evolution of policy and regulation in the Australian market Support the show

In this new episode, Aurora’s Research Director Richard Howard is joined by Duncan Clark, Head of UK Region for Ørsted. Coming from a previous commercial role at The Crown Estate, Duncan joined Ørsted in 2012 as Programme Director for offshore wind, being responsible for delivering massive projects such as Westermost Rough and Hornsea 1 throughout the project execution phase, taking the new role of Head of Region UK in 2019. Richard and Duncan discuss: •Duncan’s professional journey and his plans as Head of UK for Ørsted •Offshore wind in the UK and the Government target of 40GW by 2030 •Emerging technologies: floating wind and potential for hydrogen Support the show

In this latest 2020 episode, Aurora's CEO John Feddersen is joined by Will Gardiner, Chief Executive Officer of Drax Group – the UK’s largest renewable power generator. Will joined Drax as CFO in 2015 and was appointed CEO in January 2018, now playing one of the key roles in the decarbonisation of the British electricity system. John and Will discuss: * Will’s role and the most important trait of a publicly listed CEO * Biomass sustainability and its role in decarbonisation * BECCS, and if we can get to Net Zero without negative emissions technologies Support the show

In this episode, Aurora’s Managing Director in Germany Manuel Köhler speaks with Marie-Luise Pörtner, Managing Director of BayWa r.e. Wind. BayWa is one of the largest renewables developers in Europe, with projects all around the world. Marie-Luise has previously held a number of other senior roles within the energy sector including Managing Director of the wind developer Juwi and Energy Sector Manager at the Fraunhofer Society. Manuel and Marie-Luise discuss: * BayWa’s upcoming white paper and its impact on the energy sector * Technological innovation – focusing on new technologies with disruptive potential * The latest revision of Germany’s Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) Support the show

This week, Aurora’s CEO John Feddersen speaks with Dan Monzani, Director of Energy Security, Networks & Markets at BEIS, about the UK Government’s long-awaited Energy White Paper: Powering our Net Zero Future, published this week. The Energy White Paper follows Boris Johnson’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution, and establishes a strategy to achieve Net Zero across the wider energy system. John and Dan discuss: * Market design and carbon pricing: why a trading scheme rather than a tax? * Governance: what problems can the independent system operator (ISO) solve? * R&D and technology innovation: what are the potential roles for CCUS and hydrogen? and also: * Should we worry about buying a new internal combustion engine (ICE) car now? Support the show

In this episode, Aurora’s Head of Iberia Ana Barillas is joined by her special guest - Roger Font Garcia, Global Head of Project Finance, Asset and Specialized Lending at Sabadell. Roger was appointed to the current role in January 2019 after several senior roles within the bank, and under his leadership, Sabadell had embraced the Spanish renewables market with a much higher degree of merchant exposure. Ana and Roger discuss: •Sabadell’s approach on project financing and the bank’s views of the merchant risk •Renewable auctions in Spain and Portugal •COVID-19 implications on the Iberian power market Support the show

In this episode, Aurora’s Research Director Richard Howard discusses hydrogen’s potential in Europe with two of Aurora’s leading hydrogen experts - Alexander Esser, Senior Commercial Manager and Anise Ganbold, Project Leader. Alexander has recently led a major hydrogen multiclient study on assessing its role in the energy systems of Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands and Anise leads our work on global commodities. Listen in to find out: •Hydrogen’s real potential and demand •Europe’s hottest markets and their policy support •The investment propositions for industry Support the show

In this episode, Aurora’s CEO John Feddersen speaks with Laurie Fitch, Partner in the Strategic Advisory Group at PJT Partners. Laurie is also a Non-Executive Director of EDP (Energias de Portugal, SA) and prior to joining PJT Partners, she was Co-Head of Morgan Stanley’s Global Industrials Group in Europe. John and Laurie discuss: •Laurie’s journey and her roles at PJT Partners and EDP •Investment banking for women at present •Net Zero, and big oil’s ability to pivot towards big renewables Support the show

In this week’s episode, Aurora’s Principal Ben Collie talks with David Connolly, CEO of the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA). IWEA is Ireland's largest renewable energy association and a leader in Ireland’s fight against climate change. Prior to this role, David was an Associate Professor in Energy Planning at Aalborg University in Copenhagen, where his research focussed on the design and assessment of 100% renewable energy systems for electricity, heat and transport. Ben and David discuss: •David’s career path and his focus on smart energy systems •IWEA’s role and the Irish wind sector potential for the future •Decarbonising the Irish energy system, and what a Net Zero 2050 system might look like Support the show

In this episode, Aurora’s Managing Director in Australia, Hugo Batten is joined by Ivan Varughese, Head of Green Investment Group for Asia-Pacific at Macquarie Group. Ivan has been with Macquarie for more than 14 years as Executive Director and Head of Infrastructure, Utilities and Renewables in Australia & New Zealand, before being appointed to the new role in 2020. Hugo and Ivan discuss: •Green Investment Group’s mission and Ivan’s career •Australia’s energy market and its evolution •Green energy investment and energy storage opportunity in Australia and Asia Support the show

In this episode, Aurora’s Project Leader Thekla von Bülow discusses artificial intelligence in energy with her special guest Tejpreet Chopra, Founder & CEO of Bharat Light & Power (BLP). Tejpreet is the former president and CEO of GE India, and has vast global management and finance experience in France, UK, Hong Kong, India and the US. Listen to the episode to find more about: •BLP and its role in the energy transition •Renewables markets and opportunities for offshore wind in India •Artificial intelligence in energy generation and consumption Support the show

A new podcast episode is ready for you! Aurora’s Project Leader Thekla von Bülow is joined by our first Spanish guest on ‘Energy Unplugged’ - Rafael Mateo, Energy CEO of ACCIONA. ACCIONA is the largest independent renewable developer and operator in the world, and Rafael is a true pioneer of renewable energy, having been in the energy industry for over 35 years. Thekla and Rafael discuss: •ACCIONA’s plans for renewables and the business’ wide geographic coverage •PPAs as a tool for risk mitigation or an enabler of business growth •The big disrupters in terms of innovation for the energy industry Support the show

In this episode, Aurora’s CEO John Feddersen discusses the energy transition in the US with his special guest Nora Mead Brownell, Co-Founder of ESPY Energy Solutions. Nora is a former commissioner at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) where she was nominated by President George W. Bush, and among many other previous roles she has also served as the Chair of the Board of Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). Topics covered include: •Women in the energy sector, and ESPY Energy Solutions as a women-owned business •The balance between state and federal responsibility in the US power sector •Upcoming US elections, and how the energy sector will look Support the show

This week on ‘Energy Unplugged’, Aurora’s CEO John Feddersen speaks with Simone Rossi, CEO of EDF Energy, Britain’s biggest generator of zero-carbon electricity. Appointed as CEO in November 2017, Simone joined EDF in 2004 and had been head of EDF Group's international division since 2015. Listen to the episode to find out more about: •Simone’s professional journey and his clarinet playing skills •The Hinkley Point C project and its implications for the energy transition •EDF’s plan for a green recovery helping Britain achieve Net Zero Support the show

In this episode, Aurora’s Research Director Richard Howard is joined by Thomas Fureder, Managing Director at Barclays Investment Bank, in an interesting discussion about the market potential of hydrogen and its role in meeting Net Zero targets. Richard and Thomas discuss: •Hydrogen’s value proposition and investment opportunities •The need for a clear policy framework •Replacing grey hydrogen with blue and green hydrogen Support the show

This week on ‘Energy Unplugged’, Aurora’s CEO John Feddersen speaks with Audrey Zibelman, currently CEO and Managing Director of the Australian Energy Market Operator - AEMO. This is Audrey’s first public interview since she announced this week that she will leave AEMO to take up a newly-created leadership role at X - the research and development facility for "moonshot" technologies, a subsidiary of Google’s parent entity, Alphabet Inc. Audrey has led AEMO for nearly four years and has more than 30 years’ international experience in the public, private and not-for-profit energy sectors. Listen to the episode to find out more about: •Audrey’s professional journey and the new role at X •AEMO’s role in helping Australians to have access to affordable, secure and reliable energy •Gender balance in the energy sector Support the show

In this episode, Aurora’s Research Director Richard Howard spoke with Dieter Helm CBE, Professor of Economic Policy at the University of Oxford, about Dieter's recent book 'Net Zero: How We Stop Causing Climate Change'. Dieter is also Chair of the Natural Capital Committee and has provided extensive advice to the UK and European governments on many issues, including 'The Cost of Energy Review' for the UK’s government in 2017 and for the European Commission in developing 'The Energy Roadmap 2030'. Dieter and Richard discuss: •Dieter’s motivation for writing his new book •Carbon pricing as a necessary condition for decarbonisation •EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme and Germany’s National Plan for Decarbonisation Support the show

This week on ‘Energy Unplugged’, Aurora’s Head of Commissioned Projects in Central Europe Hanns Koenig is joined by Joanna Maćkowiak-Pandera, President of Forum Energii, in a great discussion about the power market and energy transition in Poland. Joanna is one of the most knowledgeable and influential people in the Polish energy sector, with a distinguished career for almost 20 years across academia, and both the public and private sectors. Joanna now leads Forum Energii, a think tank focussed on forging the foundation for a clean, innovative, safe and efficient energy sector based on data and analysis. Hanns and Joanna discuss: •The status and future of the Polish power market •Forum Energii’s role in the energy transition •Opportunities for investors in the energy market in Poland Support the show

This week on ‘Energy Unplugged’, Aurora’s CEO John Feddersen spoke with Juliet Davenport, CEO & Founder of Good Energy, one of the UK’s leading renewable energy suppliers. For over two decades, Good Energy’s mission has been to power a cleaner, greener world by helping homes and businesses to be part of a sustainable solution to climate change. Discussion topics include: •Juliet’s professional journey and Good Energy as a green energy supplier •Electric vehicles and Zap-Map charge point app •COVID-19 economic impact on energy suppliers, consumers’ protection and future of the industry Support the show

On this week’s podcast, Aurora’s CEO John Feddersen is joined by Tokamak Energy’s CEO Jonathan Carling. Tokamak Energy develops fusion technology and aims to generate clean and abundant fusion power by 2030. Jonathan joined Tokamak Energy in 2017 as Chief Executive Officer and he is also a member of the board of directors. Jonathan is an experienced international business leader, bringing a unique blend of strategic, financial, technical, operational and brand know-how to Tokamak Energy. John and Jonathan discuss: •Tokamak’s technology and Jonathan’s professional journey •Fusion power as a flexible energy source, and the market size of opportunities for Tokamak •The process of engaging Government and bringing them along on the journey Support the show

This week on ‘Energy Unplugged’, we share the second part of John Feddersen’s discussion with Jonathan Brearley, CEO of Ofgem. If you missed Part 1 of this episode, you can find it in our podcast feed. In Part 2, John and Jonathan discuss: •Ofgem’s major long-term focus areas and its environmental perspective •Networks regulations and the UK’s different approach for offshore and onshore •Electricity markets and locational marginal pricing Support the show

This week on ‘Energy Unplugged’, Aurora’s CEO John Feddersen is delighted to be joined by Jonathan Brearley, CEO of Ofgem. Jonathan has wide-ranging energy sector experience, having led Electricity Market Reform as the Director for Energy Markets and Networks at the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC). Prior to this, he was Director of the Office of Climate Change, where he led the development of the Climate Change Act, and earlier in his career, Jonathan was a senior adviser in the Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit. This episode consists of two parts, the first part of which we share with you this week, and the second part the week after. In Part 1 of this episode, John and Jonathan discuss: •Ofgem’s key role and Jonathan’s vast expertise in the energy sector •Jonathan’s contribution to the development of the Climate Change Act •Impact of COVID-19 on Ofgem’s work, and more broadly on retailers and suppliers Look out for Part 2 on our podcast feed next week! John and Jonathan will be talking about Ofgem’s long-term focus areas and its environmental perspective, and more broadly about networks and energy markets. Support the show

This week on ‘Energy Unplugged’, Aurora’s CEO John Feddersen is joined by Bernhard Günther, CFO Innogy and Director Uniper and ThyssenKrupp. Bernhard has played a central role in the energy transition in Germany and Europe over the last two decades, and created a successful renewables business within a traditional utility over the last five years. John and Bernhard discuss: •Bernhard’s current role within Innogy as CFO, and also as CHRO/Labour Director •The idea of a carbon border tax in Europe •Whether Germany is a success story in the energy transition Support the show

In this week’s episode, Aurora’s Research Director Richard Howard is joined by Danielle Lane, Vattenfall’s UK Country Manager and Director of Portfolio and Transactions Offshore, in a discussion about the Net Zero challenge. Involved in many aspects of the energy transition, Vattenfall has the ambition to make fossil-free living possible within one generation. Richard and Danielle discuss: •The role Vattenfall can play in reaching Net Zero and what the UK Government needs to do •The technologies we need to take us there •The challenge to pair low carbon opportunities with consumer demand Support the show

In this week’s episode, Aurora’s CEO John Feddersen is joined by his compatriot Paul Simshauser, Chief Executive of Powerlink Queensland, a major electricity transmission operator in Australia. Paul is also a Professor of Economics at Griffith University and was formerly the head of a major Government energy department. John and Paul discuss: •The global history of power markets' privatisation •Centralised and dispatchable generation in the future energy system •Negative emissions technologies, hydrogen, and batteries owned and operated by networks Support the show

This week on ‘Energy Unplugged’, Aurora’s CEO John Feddersen is joined by Ralph Alexander, Chairman and CEO of Talen Energy, one of North America’s largest private power generation businesses. Some of the key topics include: •Supermajors’ role in low-carbon power generation •Energy transition and the future of nuclear •Decarbonisation policy and Government’s role to meet carbon targets Support the show

This week on 'Energy Unplugged', Aurora’s CEO John Feddersen discusses energy transition with EirGrid’s Chief Executive Mark Foley, the person responsible for keeping the lights on in one of Europe’s most ambitious electricity systems in terms of their decarbonisation goals. John and Mark discuss: • EirGrid’s mission to ‘transform the power system for future generations’ • Ireland’s new Government ambition related to decarbornisation • Energy transition in terms of renewables development and networks Support the show