Montel Weekly
283 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMontel Weekly - market insights from people in the know. Montel Weekly is a podcast dedicated to energy news from markets in Europe and beyond. Every week we invite key industry experts to share insights and to discuss latest developments. Hosted by Richard Sverrisson. Produced by Bled Maliqi. Music by Laurence Walker and Ben Bower.
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Notes from behind the scenes - Norway's Don Quixote
July 30, 2019 22:00 - 5 minutes - 3.95 MBThe Montel Weekly returns this Friday! For the last time, let us take you back to one of the episode we did in spring. Do you remember the episode in which we discussed the protest against onshore wind turbines in Norway? The reasons behind the opposition and the country’s energy mix? Let us take you behind the scenes of the episode with Montel’s Gert Ove Mollestad and Marius Holm Rennesund, Partner at Theme Consulting group.
Notes from behind the scenes - Norway's Don Quixote
July 30, 2019 22:00 - 5 minutes - 3.95 MBThe Montel Weekly returns this Friday! For the last time, let us take you back to one of the episode we did in spring. Do you remember the episode in which we discussed the protest against onshore wind turbines in Norway? The reasons behind the opposition and the country’s energy mix? Let us take you behind the scenes of the episode with Montel’s Gert Ove Mollestad and Marius Holm Rennesund, Partner at Theme Consulting group.
Notes from behind the scenes - King coal head for the exit
July 23, 2019 22:00 - 7 minutes - 5 MBHow about the episode with a super-insightful discussion about coal between Paolo Coghe, president of Acousmatics, and Laurence Walker, Coal Editor, Montel? Anna takes us behind the scenes of ‘King coal heads for the exit'. Hear the outlook for the dirty fuel and the key market developments to keep an eye on in the remainder of the year.
Notes from behind the scenes - France: how safe are its reactors?
July 16, 2019 22:00 - 4 minutes - 3.08 MBDo you remember the episode in which we discussed the safety issues at France’s nuclear fleet and the country’s outlook for renewables? Let us take you behind the scenes of the episode with Yara Chakhtoura, Managing Director at Vattenfall Eolien, Jean-Christophe Niel, Director General at IRSN, Yves Marignac, Director at WISE-Paris, and Chris Eales, Editor France at Montel.
Notes from behind the scenes - Is solar set for a bright future?
July 09, 2019 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.52 MBIn the last episode we announced that the Montel Weekly goes on a summer break… but we have a small surprise for you! Anna takes us behind the scenes of the show, and shares a few thoughts about some of the twenty episodes we prepared in spring. Do you remember the episode with Sonia Dunlop, senior policy adviser at Solar Power Europe and Leah Charpentier, head of European regulatory and government affairs at First Solar?
Notes from behind the scenes - Is solar set for a bright future?
July 09, 2019 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.52 MBIn the last episode we announced that the Montel Weekly goes on a summer break… but we have a small surprise for you! Anna takes us behind the scenes of the show, and shares a few thoughts about some of the twenty episodes we prepared in spring. Do you remember the episode with Sonia Dunlop, senior policy adviser at Solar Power Europe and Leah Charpentier, head of European regulatory and government affairs at First Solar?
Montel Weekly Special – Belgium “not ready” for supply challenge
July 04, 2019 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.48 MBThe CEO of Belgian TSO Elia urges the country’s politicians to take steps to ensure the lights remain on after 2025. Belgium is currently “not ready to face that challenge”, Chris Peeters tells Montel, adding that technology such as blockchain will help balance the grid. Host: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel. Guest: Chris Peeters, CEO of Elia.
Entech set for energy transition take-off
June 27, 2019 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBExecutives at Europe’s most innovative energy technology (“Entech”) talk to Montel about the potential for blockchain to enable the next phase of the energy transition by integrating renewables as well as EVs and household appliances through blockchain and AI. How can regulation encourage innovation in the entech space? Host: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel. Guests: Ana Trbovich, co-founder and COO of Grid Singularity, Jo-Jo Hubbard, CEO of Electron, Maria McKav...
Has blockchain matured beyond the hype?
June 20, 2019 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBHas the initial hype around the use of blockchain in the energy sector cooled off, with commercial applications coming to the fore? We speak to energy experts to discuss progress so far and the likely developments in the coming years. Host: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel. Guests: Christoph Burger, senior lecturer, ESMT. Tobias Federico, CEO of Energy Brainpool.
Energy sector must prepare for Halloween horror
June 13, 2019 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBWith a no-deal Brexit increasingly likely on 31 October, the energy sector in the UK and Europe should brace itself for costly and inefficient cross-border trading, while the EU looks set to lose a driving force in decarbonisation, and a pro-nuclear voice, says Antony Froggatt of Chatham House. Host: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel. Guests: Antony Froggatt, senior research fellow, Chatham House, Chris Eales, Editor France, Montel.
Conditions ripe for Finnish wind boom
June 06, 2019 23:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBThis year will see a 25% rise in wind power capacity in Finland, largely due to high electricity prices and low production costs. However, additional green energy raises questions of flexibility in a system dominated by nuclear power, say Anni Mikkonen of the country’s wind power association and Jenni Patronen of Pöyry. Host: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel. Guests: Anni Mikkonen, CEO, Finnish Wind Power Association, Jenni Patronen, Senior Principal, Pöyry Mana...
Amber alert for summer hydro output
May 30, 2019 23:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBWhile hydrological levels have been boosted by a wet – and snowy at high altitudes – May, the outlook for the summer remains uncertain and largely in the hands of the weather gods. Eylert Ellefsen, also known as Mr Hydrology, talks us through the prospects for hydro generation from the Balkans, central Europe, Spain and the Alpine region in the coming months. Host: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel. Guests: Gert Ove Mollestad, Journalist, Montel, Eylert Ellefsen, ...
Don’t fall in love with old plants
May 23, 2019 23:00 - 33 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this week’s pod, CEOs of two of Europe’s largest energy companies discuss the massive transformation currently happening in the sector. They talk about the challenges facing them in the transition to a low-carbon economy, and the impact of the European elections. Utilities should avoid becoming too attached to their old fossil fuel-fired plants and plan for the green future, they say. Hosts: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel, Andrés Cala, Madrid Bureau Chief. Gue...
Coming soon: Don’t fall in love with old plants
May 23, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 2.74 MBIn this week’s pod, CEOs at two of Europe’s largest energy companies discuss the massive transformation currently happening in the sector. Utilities should avoid becoming too attached to their old fossil fuel-fired plants and plan for the green future, they say.
Norway’s Don Quixote
May 16, 2019 22:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBThis week’s pod looks at recent protests against onshore wind turbines in Norway, the reasons behind the opposition and the impact on the country’s energy mix and electricity prices. Is it NIMBYism or do the protestors have more widespread support? Hosts: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel. Guests: Gert Ove Mollestad, Journalist, Montel, Marius Holm Rennesund, Partner, Thema Consulting Group.
A German supply crunch?
May 09, 2019 23:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBRecorded live at the Montel German Energy Day, this week’s pod addresses key issues in Europe’s largest energy market. Catch the mood with some key snippets from speakers at the event, and then listen in to a deeper discussion about Germany’s planned coal phase-out. Will the lights go out in 2022? Hosts: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel, Nora Kamprath Buli, Team leader Germany, Montel, Anna Siwecka, freelance journalist/podcaster. Guests/speakers including by no...
CO2 to bounce over borrowing wall
May 02, 2019 23:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBSpeculators may have been a major contributor to a recent upturn in prices, but several challenges remain for carbon market participants. Brexit and an EUA “borrowing wall” at the end of 2020 – will CO2 bounce over it? Listen to the latest episode of the Montel Weekly podcast for an update on the key price drivers for this year and beyond. Host: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel. Guests: Paolo Coghe, president of Acousmatics, Alessandro Vitelli, carbon/energy repo...
King coal heads for the exit
April 25, 2019 22:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBThe Montel energy podcast – market insights from people in the know. Old King coal is on the way out, but somehow remains remarkably resilient in many parts of Europe and the world. Listen to the latest episode of the Montel Weekly podcast to hear the outlook for the dirty fuel and the key market developments to keep an eye on in the remainder of the year. Hosts: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel, Anna Siwecka, freelance journalist/podcaster. Guests: Paolo Coghe, ...
Coming soon: King coal heads for the exit
April 24, 2019 23:00 - 1 minute - 503 KBOld King coal is on the way out, but somehow remains remarkably resilient in many parts of Europe and the world. Listen to the latest episode of the Montel Weekly podcast to hear the outlook for the dirty fuel.
Montel Weekly Special – PPAs and Prosumers
April 16, 2019 23:00 - 8 minutes - 3.83 MBThe Montel energy podcast - market insights from people in the know. Only 40% of planned Spanish photovoltaic projects may actually be built. Listen to the special episode of the Montel Weekly podcast to hear CEO of Audax José Elias discuss market developments in his country, and how “prosumers” will impact the current structure. Hosts: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel, Anna Siwecka, freelance journalist/podcaster. Guest: José Elias, CEO Audax.
Coal & Carbon - rollercoaster ride continues
April 12, 2019 03:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBThe Montel energy podcast – market insights from people in the know. Carbon prices have been on a rollercoaster ride for the past year, although not in the same direction. With the EU ETS helping to push coal out of Europe’s energy mix, where is the future demand for coal going to come from? Listen to the latest episode of the Montel Weekly podcast to hear experts discuss fuel switching, greenwashing and the role of speculative traders. And the host plays catch-up. Host: Richard Sverris...
Coal & Carbon - rollercoaster ride continues
April 12, 2019 03:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBThe Montel energy podcast – market insights from people in the know. Carbon prices have been on a rollercoaster ride for the past year, although not in the same direction. With the EU ETS helping to push coal out of Europe’s energy mix, where is the future demand for coal going to come from? Listen to the latest episode of the Montel Weekly podcast to hear experts discuss fuel switching, greenwashing and the role of speculative traders. And the host plays catch-up. Host: Richard Sverris...
France – how safe are its reactors?
April 05, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBThe Montel energy podcast – market insights from people in the know. In this week’s episode, we discuss the outlook for renewables in France and safety issues at its nuclear fleet. Hosts: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel. Guests: Yara Chakhtoura, Managing Director at Vattenfall Eolien, Jean-Christophe Niel, Director General at IRSN, Yves Marignac, Director at WISE-Paris, Chris Eales, Editor France, Montel.
Gas – how low can prices go?
March 29, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBThe Montel energy podcast – market insights from people in the know. In this week’s episode, we discuss the latest developments in Europe’s gas market and the outlook for prices for the rest of the year. How low can prices go? Hosts: Richard Sverrisson, News Editor, Montel, Anna Siwecka, freelance journalist/podcaster. Guests: Wayne Bryan, senior energy and commodity analyst, Alfa Energy, Chris Eales, Editor France, Montel.
GO local, think global
March 22, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBThe Montel energy podcast – market insights from people in the know. In this week’s episode, we discuss the latest developments in the guarantee of origin market and the outlook for prices for green energy certification going forward. Will the market be equally volatile this year? Hosts: Richard Sverrisson, News Editor Montel, Olav Vilnes, Nordic News Editor Montel. Guests: Nicholas O’Keeffe, senior portfolio manager, Danske Commodities, William Dixon, senior originator, Agder Energ...
Coming soon: GO local, think global!
March 19, 2019 23:00 - 1 minute - 711 KBIn future, you may be able to buy renewable energy and a certificate of origin from your neighbor on the blockchain. Listen to the latest episode of the Montel Weekly podcast to find out more about latest developments in the guarantee of origin (GO) market.
Is solar set for a bright future?
March 14, 2019 23:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBThe Montel energy podcast – market insights from people in the know. In this week’s episode, we take a close look at the outlook for solar power in Europe. The sector says “solar is back in business”, but is its optimism justified? Hosts: Richard Sverrisson, News Editor Montel, Anna Siwecka, freelance journalist/podcaster. Guests: Sonia Dunlop, senior policy adviser, Solar Power Europe, Leah Charpentier, head of European regulatory and government affairs, First Solar.
Is solar set for a bright future?
March 14, 2019 23:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBThe Montel energy podcast – market insights from people in the know. In this week’s episode, we take a close look at the outlook for solar power in Europe. The sector says “solar is back in business”, but is its optimism justified? Hosts: Richard Sverrisson, News Editor Montel, Anna Siwecka, freelance journalist/podcaster. Guests: Sonia Dunlop, senior policy adviser, Solar Power Europe, Leah Charpentier, head of European regulatory and government affairs, First Solar.
Coming soon: Is solar set for a bright future?
March 13, 2019 23:00 - 20 seconds - 177 KBThe Montel energy podcast – market insights from people in the know. In this week’s episode, we take a close look at the outlook for solar power in Europe. The sector says “solar is back in business”, but is its optimism justified?
Coming soon: Is solar set for a bright future?
March 13, 2019 23:00 - 20 seconds - 177 KBThe Montel energy podcast – market insights from people in the know. In this week’s episode, we take a close look at the outlook for solar power in Europe. The sector says “solar is back in business”, but is its optimism justified?
France’s nuclear fleet – surprises likely in 2019?
March 07, 2019 23:00 - 21 minutes - 9.63 MBThe Montel energy podcast – market insights from people in the know. In this week’s episode, we take a close look at France’s ageing nuclear fleet. Are we in for any surprise incidents this year, or are “the men in white coats” in control? As this episode goes online on the International Women’s Day, we salute the women in white coats. Hosts: Richard Sverrisson, News Editor Montel, Chris Eales, Editor France, Montel.
Crazy carbon price volatility
February 28, 2019 23:00 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBThe Montel energy podcast – market insights from people in the know. In this week’s episode, we take a close look at the EU’s flagship carbon market (EU ETS) and find out why traders may need “four pairs of sturdy underwear”. Hosts: Richard Sverrisson, News Editor Montel Anna Siwecka, freelance journalist/podcaster Guest: Alessandro Vitelli, Freelance carbon/energy reporter.
The latest buzzword – PPAs
February 18, 2019 12:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBSoon to be launched: Montel Weekly podcast The Montel energy podcast – market insights from people in the know. In this week’s episode, we take a close look at the latest buzzword – PPAs. Guests: Olav Vilnes, Nordic news editor, Nora Kamprath Buli, Team Leader Germany, Andres Cala, Editor Iberia.