Plugged In: the energy news podcast
Coming from the heart of the Montel newsroom, Editor-in-Chief, Snjolfur Richard Sverrisson and his team of journalists explore the news headlines in the energy sector, bringing you in depth analysis of the industry’s leading stories each week.
Richard speaks to experts, analysts, regulators, and senior business leaders to the examine not just the what, but the why behind the decisions directing the markets and shaping the global transition to a green economy.
New episodes are available every Friday.
Podcasting since 2019 • 333 episodes
Plugged In: the energy news podcast
Latest Episodes
A "frosty" winter for gas prices?
European gas storage levels are lower compared to the same time last year, but many market participants are fairly confident that there will be enough of the fossil fuel for the months ahead. However, the weather remains the uncertain factor wi...
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Season 7
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Episode 42
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30:01
Will standardised PPAs revive a stagnating market?
Long-term renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) have been in steady decline across parts of Europe, thanks to low wholesale prices and a volatile market. Yet some short-term standardised PPA products have seen encouraging uptake — could th...
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Season 7
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Episode 41
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28:06
Spain’s grid in "safe mode": Lessons from the blackout
April's huge blackout across the Iberian peninsula, and parts of France, triggered a storm of debate In Spain and more widely across Europe. Despite the publication of several reports, questions remain over the cause of the outage, what lessons...
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Season 7
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Episode 40
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31:59
Complex and volatile - 15-minute power auctions start
The new 15-minute day-ahead auctions went live this week, marking one of the most significant changes in the European power market to date.In this episode - recorded 48 hours after the first auction - Richard reviews the launch with seni...
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Season 7
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Episode 39
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28:05
SMRs and AI: Powering Europe's energy security?
Last week, the UK Prime Minister was the latest leader in Europe to announce his commitment to nuclear energy production by announcing plans to build "a fleet" of small modular reactors (SMRs). The UK's announcement followed similar plans elsew...
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Season 7
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Episode 38
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31:57