Episodes

  • 260. Energy Systems Catapult - scaling innovation for a smarter energy system
    Oct 6 2026

    In this week's episode, Sam Hollister speaks to Guy Newey, Chief Executive of Energy Systems Catapult, about the role of innovation in the UK energy transition and what it will take to scale the technologies and businesses needed to build a smarter energy system.

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    26 mins
  • 263. E.ON Next: Bringing more households into the energy transition
    Oct 27 2026

    In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks to Gráinne Regan, Propositions Director at E.ON Next, about how energy suppliers are innovating to meet changing customer needs and make the energy transition more accessible.

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    28 mins
  • 262. End Fuel Poverty Coalition: What needs to change to make energy affordable?
    Oct 20 2026

    In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks to Simon Francis, coordinator of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, about the growing challenge of energy affordability in the UK and what needs to change to help households struggling with their bills.

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    26 mins
  • 264. AR8: Why strike prices don’t tell the whole story
    Nov 3 2026

    In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks with Bertalan Gyenes, Senior Consultant at LCP Delta about the UK government’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8 (AR8) and what its changes mean for renewable energy developers, policymakers and consumers.

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    21 mins
  • 261. What does the UK need from its next wave of renewable investment?
    Oct 13 2026

    In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks to Ana Musat, Executive Director for Policy and Engagement at RenewableUK, about the role renewables can play in delivering a more affordable, secure and low-carbon UK power system.

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    32 mins
  • 258. Turning power equipment procurement into a strategic advantage
    Sep 22 2026

    In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks to Shilpika Gautam, founder and CEO of Opna, about the critical power equipment needed to deliver electrification and why supply chains need to become a strategic consideration from day one.

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    32 mins
  • 259. What will it take to unlock the UK’s EV charging opportunity?
    Sep 29 2026

    In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks to Ian McKee from ChargeUK and Sam Clarke from GRIDSERVE about the growing role of EV charging in the UK economy. They explore why the charging sector is investing ahead of demand, the scale of the economic opportunity that could come with transport electrification, and what needs to happen to turn that potential into long-term growth.

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    28 mins
  • 256. Clean Power isn't enough - why the UK's energy transition could stall
    Sep 8 2026

    In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks to Emily Nurse from Ember about whether the UK is moving quickly enough on the demand side of the energy transition. Drawing on her experience at the Climate Change Committee, Emily explores the progress the UK has made towards net zero, why electrification is now critical to closing the gap to 2030 targets, and what needs to change to accelerate the rollout of EVs and heat pumps.

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    29 mins