In this episode we’re looking at hydrogen. Interest and activity are gathering pace and whatever your own views, we’ll see a lot of green hydrogen in the next years and decades. We’ll need a lot of electrolysers to produce this hydrogen. Today Jon Slowe is talking with Graham Cooley, CEO at ITM Power, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of electrolysers, together with Delta-EE’s in-house hydrogen expert, Rob Bloom.
Jul 04, 2022•31 min•Ep. 114
As our energy systems transforms and value chains are disrupted, there are brand new types of company emerging. Today we're talking with one such company, Zenobe Energy, who are focusing on two fast-growing parts of the market - large-scale batteries and electric buses. We'll be exploring their role in the transition, what it's like to be part of a young, fast-growing company in these sectors, and their experiences so far - as well as looking into the future with the Talking New Energy Crystal B...
Jun 06, 2022•32 min•Ep. 113
Home energy management has been talked about for a long time, but so far has largely been a playground for engineers and innovation teams. Now, that is starting to change - with the energy crisis accelerating this. In this episode, Jon talks with Delta-EE experts Arthur Jouannic and Zuoxiang Zhang about HEM, the energy crisis, and why we're at the beginning of a hockey-stick shaped curve in market growth of HEM.
May 30, 2022•35 min•Ep. 112
In this episode Jon Slowe explores how storing 'cold' can help commercial buildings shift their demand away from peak periods. Jon talks with Yaron Ben Nun, Founder & President with Israel-based Nostromo Energy, commercialising water-based energy storage in California.
May 24, 2022•39 min•Ep. 111
In this episode, we're getting into the nitty-gritty of issues in the heating sector. Decarbonising heat is a complex part of the energy transition, and there are lots of elements that go towards ensuring this succeeds. One element that is often overlooked is the role of the installer or engineer. In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Nathan Gambling, who is an expert in the world of heating installers in the UK. Nathan is the host of The BetaTalk Renewable Energy Podcast, a plumbing and heati...
May 16, 2022•41 min•Ep. 110
Heat pumps are increasingly in the news as the Ukraine crisis spurs some people to look at how they can reduce their reliance on gas. But as many listeners will know, keeping comfortable in our houses isn’t just about the heat source – it’s also very much about the controls. In this episode, we explore the interface between heat pumps and smart thermostats – at a high level, as well as getting a bit techie in looking at some of the practical challenges. Jon Slowe is joined by Helen Boothman, Man...
May 09, 2022•41 min•Ep. 109
In this episode we’re looking at EV charging solutions for people in apartment buildings and multi-family homes. When EVs were a niche market a few years ago, most people buying EVs were relatively well-off and had their own driveway. Now, as EV adoption rises and rises, that’s no longer the case. So there’s a need, and market for, equipping parking spaces in apartment buildings and multi-family homes. Jon Slowe is joined by two people at the leading edge of this market - Hilde Holdhus, Chairwom...
May 02, 2022•41 min•Ep. 108
In this episode, Jon discusses with Germain Hurtado, Hydrogen Project Director at Storengy and Rob Bloom, hydrogen expert at Delta-EE, how green hydrogen can be stored at scale in salt caverns. Focusing on the Hypster project in France, Jon and the guests explore how this can provide a buffer between production and demand, as well as opening up opportunities for hydrogen to be an answer to the growing need for long-duration storage.
Apr 25, 2022•38 min•Ep. 107
In this special episode of Talking New Energy, Jon Slowe, together with Delta-EE experts, explores how the energy industry and policy makers are responding to the energy crisis – and why he is frustrated that more isn’t being done on the demand side.
Apr 20, 2022•35 min•Ep. 104
A significant proportion of vehicles are leased to customers, rather than being bought outright. What does the growth of EVs mean for leasing companies? How can leasing companies support customers in a world of electrified transport? And will mobility follow the 'as a Service' trend we increasingly see in other industries - will we see EV Mobility as a Service taking hold? To discuss this and more, Jon Slowe is joined by Nick Salkeld, COO of MHC Mobility, and Delta-EE expert Kate Armitage....
Apr 18, 2022•39 min•Ep. 105
