Discover
The Energy Essentials Podcast from Cornwall Insight

The Energy Essentials Podcast from Cornwall Insight
Author: Cornwall Insight
Subscribed: 35Played: 497Subscribe
Share
© 2025 The Energy Essentials Podcast from Cornwall Insight
Description
Dive into the dynamic world of the energy industry with The Energy Essentials Podcast. Each episode explores a unique aspect of the sector, featuring in-depth discussions led by seasoned market experts.
Brought to you by Cornwall Insight, a pre-eminent provider of research, analysis, consulting, and training for businesses and stakeholders engaged in the energy markets of Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, Germany, and Japan.
88 Episodes
Reverse
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 that will change the landscape for energy storage projects including incentive mechanisms for lo...
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 heat network entities, which means consumer protection is much needed. Regulation of the he...
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 heat network entities, which means consumer protection is much needed. Regulation of the he...
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 infrastructure. In our latest Energy Essentials podcast we introduce CATOs and discuss how they fi...
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 the next six months.
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 Contracts for Difference scheme, and uncover valuable lessons from international markets.
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 price risk The benefits of onsite generation
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 allocation round process.
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.
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.
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 give a flavour of how our modelling can project future developments.
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 parliamentary term.If you would like to listen to the full podcast and are a Cornwall Insight subscriber, log in...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 across England.In this podcast our Lead Research Analyst, Kate Hill, is joined by Stephen Knight fro...
Join us for a podcast episode where we tackle the complicated seeming topic of constructing an electricity network that supports decarbonisation. Despite its complexities, the conversation is accessible and easy to follow. Guests, Frank Hodgson from REGEN and David Cowdrey from MCS Charitable Foundation, share opinions and findings from the research report "Building a GB electricity network ready for net zero". Hosted by Kate Mulvany, Senior Consultant at Cornwall Insight, don't miss thi...
Anna Moss is joined by Cornwall Insight’s Jacob Briggs and Dan Hamza-Goodacre and Sophie Bordat from Integrate to Zero to talk about our recent research into the carbon and cost reduction opportunities from integrated energy in GB. In this podcast, we discuss the current market landscape, opportunities, and barriers to offering integrated energy propositions to consumers in Great Britain (GB).
Soaring inflation and interest rates*, combined with supply chain issues and labour shortages, have pushed up the cost of capital and increased the costs needed to finance renewable projects. With the latest round of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme now ongoing, many in the industry are concerned that administrative strike prices are set too low for projects to be financially viable given the rising capital costs.In this podcast, Research Analyst Jamie Maule, and Senior Modeller Tom ...
Comments
Top Podcasts
The Best New Comedy Podcast Right Now – June 2024The Best News Podcast Right Now – June 2024The Best New Business Podcast Right Now – June 2024The Best New Sports Podcast Right Now – June 2024The Best New True Crime Podcast Right Now – June 2024The Best New Joe Rogan Experience Podcast Right Now – June 20The Best New Dan Bongino Show Podcast Right Now – June 20The Best New Mark Levin Podcast – June 2024