Watt Matters: The FORESIGHT energy transition podcast

A competitive energy transition

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android.This week marks the end of our series on the nexus of competitiveness and the energy transition. Over the past seven episodes, we've delved into the key questions facing European industry as it strives for economic strength and decarbonisation.In this final episode, David, Jan, and Kira reflect on the insights from our guests, revisiting our first episode on the European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal and the Draghi report and exploring why competitiveness has become a central concern for lawmakers and business leaders alike.We’ve covered a lot, from understanding China's role in the global energy transition and navigating complex geopolitical landscapes, to examining the implications of the shifting world order on trade. We also explored practical pathways for European industrial decarbonisation over the next decade, the pivotal role of industrial energy efficiency, and the potential of Europe’s offshore wind sector. Finally, we tackled the important issue of power prices and the potential impact of a decarbonised economy on energy bills.Tune in to this final episode to hear our reflections and join the conversation. We also encourage you to share your own thoughts and insights on the key themes explored throughout this series—what have you learned, and what do you believe are the most important steps for Europe to take next?Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Power prices and competitiveness

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android.The cost of power is inextricably linked to Europe’s competitiveness. Bram Claeys from the Regulatory Assistance Project joins Watt Matters to discuss the impact recent price fluctuations have had on European industry and what a decarbonised economy would mean for energy billsPower prices play a crucial role in the industrial sector. When energy prices rise, it often leads to increased production costs, which can either drive up product prices or squeeze profit margins. Many industrial companies are now exploring options for low-carbon energy sources. While these alternatives can provide more affordable power in the long run, they typically require a higher initial investment, which may, in turn, impact overall pricing structures.This week on Watt Matters, as we near the end of our investigation into competitiveness, we look at how the energy transition is affecting power prices.In this episode, the Watt Matters team is joined by Bram Claeys, a senior advisor at the Regulatory Assistance Project, to discuss the dilemma of sourcing cheaper and cleaner power while remaining competitive.Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seizing Europe’s innovative edge

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android.The wind sector could be a key pillar of the European Union’s clean energy future and help bolster the bloc’s competitiveness, but the industry faces significant challenges.From permitting roadblocks to supply chain bottlenecks, the wind sector is struggling to meet installation targets at a time when Europe is thirsty for more low-cost, clean energy generation.On this episode of Watt Matters, Ulrik Stridbaek from Ørsted joins the team to discuss the recommendations of the company’s recent report on offshore wind, the potential of Europe’s wind sector and what is needed to support it.Please share your thoughts in the contribution section on the FORESIGHT app. Enjoy the show!Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The efficient use of efficiency to drive European competitiveness

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android.Making Europe’s industry more efficient can have big benefits: cutting energy consumption, boosting productivity, providing international market advantages and allowing companies to hit green goals. There are low hanging fruits that industries can take advantage of, but there needs to be more awareness and a shift in thinking towards efficiency as something that is strategic for companies to invest in to really drive efficiency gains.On this episode of Watt Matters, Clemens Rohde and Lisa Neusel from the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research join the Watt Matters team to discuss the benefits of efficient industrial efficiency, the technology needed to achieve it and how this should be reflected in policy.Even if you have energy efficient technologies, you need to use them efficiently, Rohde says. Please share your thoughts in the contribution section on the FORESIGHT app. Enjoy the show!Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Industrial decarbonisation’s competitive edge

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android.Europe’s energy-thirsty industries are suffering from high power prices, are at risk of being outpaced by global competitors and need to decarbonise to meet the European Union’s green targets.The energy transition can help address all of this, by increasing electrification, energy efficiency, circularity and more to develop a decarbonised, competitive industry in Europe.On this episode, Adèle Naudy-Chambaud from Schneider Electric joins the Watt Matters team to discuss how Europe’s industry can decarbonise over the next decade and what is needed from EU policy to support this.Enjoy the show!Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.