On this Energy Unplugged episode, we welcome Anna von Bremen, Partner and Head of Energy Innovation at Osborne Clarke, discussing the integration of storage systems with renewable energy sources with Thaddäus Kreisig, Project Leader in our Berlin Advisory team.
 
As the Head of Energy Innovation at Osborne Clarke, Anna advises companies in the energy industry on regulatory and energy law issues and aspects of digitalisation in the energy sector. Additionally, she conducts complex regulatory litigation on behalf of her clients which range from energy producers, energy trading houses, industrial companies, and utilities. In 2023, she was included in the renowned JUVE list of "40 under 40", an accolade reserved for 40 leading lawyers across all sectors.
 
Main topics include the following:

• Economics and policy of battery co-location for renewables projects in Germany
• Green and grey power, and the impact of their definitions on their respective business models
• Regulatory treatment of grid curtailment for co-located projects

EP.188 Anna von Bremen on Storage Systems and Renewables in Germany

On this Energy Unplugged episode we welcome Charlotte Johnson, Global Director of Markets, Kraken discussing flexible assets, their markets and, more specifically, batteries with Evangelos Gazis, our Head of Southeastern Europe.

Being part of the Octopus Energy Group, Kraken is a cloud-based technology platform that uses machine learning and AI to control and optimize distributed energy resources such as batteries, EVs and heat pumps in response to real-time fluctuations in demand and supply from intermittent renewable generation. Charlotte is passionate about accelerating the journey to net zero and regularly publishes engaging thought leadership material to a wide range of industry stakeholders.

Main topics include the following:
•	Flexible energy assets: what are they and why do we need them?
•	Market design and regulation for storage and batteries, and examples of successful policy support
•	The role of software and AI in achieving an optimal dispatch

EP.189 Charlotte Johnson on Battery Optimisation and Flexibility

On this Energy Unplugged episode, we are pleased to welcome David Watson, CEO and Co-Founder of Ohme, discussing the future role of electric vehicles (EVs) and smart charging with Salman Khan, Principal at our Oxford Advisory team.

David created Ohme with the aim of making it the world’s most trusted smart charging platform. Today, Ohme is the UK’s fastest growing smart charging company and the official charging provider for the Volkswagen Group in the UK and Ireland, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai and Polestar in the UK. Prior to co-founding Ohme, David also co-founded Temporis Capital.

Main topics include the following: 

• Market signals required for the successful deployment of smart chargers
• Smart charging to serve the grid—GB energy market opportunities
• Smart charging to serve the end-user—Retail Electricity Markets

EP.190 David Watson on the future of EVs and smart charging

On this week’s Energy Unplugged episode, the Aurora team analyses grid modelling in APAC, both from a policy and investment perspective.

Hugo Batten, our Managing Director for APAC, welcomes our colleagues Kento Yoshimura, Market Lead, Japan; Rowan von Spreckelsen, Head of New Markets, APAC; and James Ha, Research Lead, Australia to discuss the following:

• Policy debates around locational price signals
• Modelling debates around locational price signals, including its quality and reliability
• Market responses to policy changes and grid issues

EP.191 Aurora Experts on Grid Modelling in APAC

Welcome to ‘Energy Unplugged by Aurora’, a mix of in-depth conversations with key international industry leaders, policymakers, and academics, sharing their unique perspectives on the global energy transition.

Hosted by various Aurora experts, we explore the hottest topics and trends across the energy landscape. From renewables, battery storage, and grid integration, to hydrogen, commodity markets, and technology innovation, our high-profile guests weigh in with their valuable insights.

Stay informed and engaged with the latest developments in the energy industry, with a new episode released every week!

Energy Unplugged

Popular tracks