Best FSR Energy Podcasts (2026)

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CAPABLE: Wrapping Up: Looking Back on CAPABLE - Episode 6 11:17

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In this final episode of the CAPABLE Project podcast, Professor Simone Borghesi (EUI) interviews two researchers closely involved in the project, Alessia Casamassima (EUI) and Ilaria Dibattista (EUI), who reflect on its journey, main achievements, and key takeaways. They highlight the most important insights gained, the challenges encountered, and …

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#10 Sustainable Agriculture in Europe’s Climate and Trade Agenda with Fabio Santeramo 37:09

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In this episode of the FSR Policy Briefcase (Season 2, Episode 10), hosts Leonardo Meeus and James Kneebone are joined by Fabio Santeramo, Part-time Professor at the Robert Schuman Centre and Head of the Agriculture Area at the Florence School of Regulation. The trio examines how climate policy and global trade are reshaping the future of European …

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#COP30: zooming in and out 25:37

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In this interview with Simone Borghesi and Andris Piebalgs, we explore the key outcomes of COP30—the United Nations climate conference held in Belém, Brazil—focusing in particular on the insights and contributions provided by the Florence School of Regulation (FSR). For all FSR content related to COP30, visit: https://fsr.eui.eu/the-fsr-at-cop30-li…

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#9 Regulators' independence on trial: lessons from the ECJ with Kaisa Huhta 19:54

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In the EU, national regulatory authorities are meant to act without political interference — but how independent are they really? In this episode of the FSR Policy Briefcase (Season 2, Episode 9), hosts Leonardo Meeus and Emma Menegatti sit down with FSR part-time Professor Kaisa Huhta to discuss the evolving definition of regulators’ independence …

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CAPABLE: the interaction between research and policies - Episode 5 28:21

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his is the fifth episode of a series focused on the findings of the Horizon Europe project CAPABLE (ClimAte Policy AcceptaBiLity Economic framework). The aim of this podcast series is to provide an overview of the CAPABLE project and draw attention to some particularly relevant findings. In this fifth episode, how to ensure that research reaches po…

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#8 Brussels Exclusive - One Year On: From the Draghi Report to von der Leyen’s Union 27:39

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In this episode of the FSR Policy Briefcase (Season 2, Episode 8), hosts Leonardo Meeus and James Kneebone reflect on Ursula von der Leyen’s 2025 State of the Union address and on the conference marking one year since the Draghi report, where Leo took part in a panel of experts.The conversation revisits Draghi’s diagnosis of Europe’s competitivenes…

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CAPABLE: The role of national unions in the Just Transition - Episode 4 14:47

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This is the fourth episode of a series focused on the findings of the Horizon Europe project CAPABLE (ClimAte Policy AcceptaBiLity Economic framework). The aim of this podcast series is to provide an overview of the CAPABLE project and draw attention to some particularly relevant findings. In this fourth episode, we explore how focusing on workers …

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#7 The Global South implications of EU ESG policy and how to make it more just with Mira Tiwari 32:29

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In this episode of the FSR Policy Briefcase (Season 2, Episode 7), hosts Leonardo Meeus and James Kneebone speak with Mira Tiwari from the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies about how the EU’s evolving approach to environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies is impacting value chains in the Global South.Mira breaks down what “Global …

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CAPABLE: Citizens' preference on climate policies: insights from a large-scale survey - Episode 3 16:46

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This is the third episode of a series focused on the findings of the Horizon Europe project CAPABLE (ClimAte Policy AcceptaBiLity Economic framework). The aim of this podcast series is to provide an overview of the CAPABLE project and draw attention to some particularly relevant findings. In this third episode, we dive into a fascinating survey car…

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Ep 9 | Decarbonising the non-ferrous metals industry with Adina Georgescu 20:08

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What will it take to decarbonise Europe’s non-ferrous metals industry? Adina Georgescu (Eurometaux) joins us to talk about the sector’s progress, challenges ahead, and the policy tools needed for a competitive, low-carbon future. Recorded at the EUI Climate Week in May 2025, as part of the LIFE COASE project.…

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#6 What's next for carbon markets? with Simone Borghesi 30:12

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#6 What's next for carbon markets? with Simone Borghesi by Florence School of RegulationBy Florence School of Regulation

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CAPABLE: The ten commandments of effective climate policy – Episode 2 13:37

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This is the second episode of a series focused on the findings of the Horizon Europe project CAPABLE (ClimAte Policy AcceptaBiLity Economic framework). The aim of this podcast series is to provide an overview of the CAPABLE project and draw attention to some particularly relevant findings.In this second episode we host Jeroen van den Bergh, full pr…

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#5 Don't call them trains! Tendering Railway Services with Juan Montero 33:00

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In this episode of the FSR Policy Briefcase (Season 2, Episode 5), hosts Leonardo Meeus and James Kneebone sit down with the Director of the FSR Transport area, Juan Montero. The group explore how and why contracts for railway services are tendered in the EU, which parts of the network are profitable, which require subsidies, and how various Member…

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Ep 8 | Environmental integrity in the Voluntary Carbon Market with Lorna Ritchie 7:03

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In this episode we speak to Lorna Ritchie, Director of Public Affairs for the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM). We discuss the work of ICVCM and how new developments, such as the operationalization of the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism, will affect the Voluntary Carbon Market. The interview was led by Lea Heinrich, Pro…

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#4 Modernising European transport networks with Elodie Petrozziello 19:43

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In this episode of the FSR Policy Briefcase (Season 2, Episode 4), hosts Leonardo Meeus and James Kneebone sit down with FSR Research Associate Elodie Petrozziello to explore how European transport networks are evolving and why urban nodes are key to their successful modernisation. Drawing from Elodie's recent Policy Brief, the discussion covers th…

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#3 The case for CCUS in EU industrial decarbonisation with Christopher Jones 56:11

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#3 The case for CCUS in EU industrial decarbonisation with Christopher Jones by Florence School of RegulationBy Florence School of Regulation

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#2 TEN-E vs Draghi - Do we need a new framework for EU energy networks? with Catharina Sikow-Magny 37:38

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The 'FSR Policy Briefcase' Season 2 episode 2 covers "TEN-E", the EU policy for planning and building cross-border energy networks, in light of the Draghi reports recommendations. In particular, it explores the TEN-E's past achievements, its current role, and potential areas for improvement. For this episode, hosts Leonardo Meeus and Emma Menegatti…

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CAPABLE: How acceptability will shape the future of climate policy - Episode 1 7:12

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This is the first episode of a series focused on the findings of the Horizon Europe project CAPABLE (ClimAte Policy AcceptaBiLity Economic framework). The aim of this podcast series is to provide an overview of the CAPABLE project and draw attention to some particularly relevant findings. In this first episode, we want to give a general overview of…

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#1 Making Capacity Markets Work with Emma Menegatti 33:13

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Making Capacity Markets Work for Energy Security and Market EfficiencyIn the first episode of the FSR Policy Briefcase - Season 2, hosts Leonardo Meeus and James Kneebone are joined by Emma Menegatti (FSR) to explore how capacity markets in the European electricity sector can be streamlined for better security of supply and market efficiency. Build…

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Solidarity for a green world – just a slogan or is there more? #COP29 21:11

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Interviewed by the FSR team (Lea Heinrich and Chiara Canestrini), Simone Borghesi, Director of the FSR Climate area, and former Commissioner Andris Piebalgs share their insights from Baku, Azerbaijan, where they attended the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29).By Florence School of Regulation

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Episode 9 | Von der Leyen's Political Guidelines 25:23

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The ninth episode of the ‘FSR Policy Briefcase’ breaks down Ursula von der Leyen's Political Guidelines for her next term as European Commission President. In this episode, regular hosts Leonardo Meeus and James Kneebone explain how the Political Guidelines might impact European energy and climate policy going forward, offer some of their views and…

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Episode 8 | The ABCs of CfDs: Demystifying and designing Contracts for Difference 38:38

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The eighth episode of the ‘FSR Policy Briefcase’ breaks down the subject of 'contracts for difference' or 'CfD's' in the renewable electricity sector and explores some of the ways that innovative designs can help accelerate the energy transition.For this episode, regular hosts Leonardo Meeus and James Kneebone are joined by part-time FSR Professor …

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Episode 7 | Rethinking long-term contracts for the energy transition: Part 2 29:31

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The seventh episode of the ‘FSR Policy Briefcase’ unpacks the subject of 'long-term contracts' in the electricity sector and explores some of the ways that a fresh look at this tool could help deliver the energy transition.For this episode, regular hosts Leonardo Meeus and James Kneebone are joined by part-time Professor of FSR Jean-Michel Glachant…

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Ep 7 | Considering the efficiency of the EU ETS 2: a modelling exercise 15:08

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In this episode we speak to Dr. Sonja Peterson, Senior Researcher at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. We discuss the implications of introducing an EU ETS 2 for buildings and road transport in terms of welfare effects, predicted prices, and the future role of the land use, land use change and forestry sector (LULUCF). The interview was led…

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Episode 6 | Rethinking long-term contracts for the energy transition: Part 1 30:57

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The sixth episode of the ‘FSR Policy Briefcase’ unpacks the subject of 'long-term contracts' in the electricity sector and explores some of the ways that a fresh look at this tool could help deliver the energy transition. For this episode, regular hosts Leonardo Meeus and James Kneebone are joined by part-time Professor of FSR Leigh Hancher. The co…

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Ep 6 | Carbon pricing trends in the EU and China with Yan Qin 20:58

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In this episode we spoke to Yan Qin, Lead Carbon Analyst at the London Stock Exchange Group LSEG. We discuss recent trends and drivers of EU carbon prices, interactions between gas and carbon prices and price trends in the Chinese national ETS. The interview was led by Marie Raude and Lea Heinrich, Research Associates at the Climate Team of the Flo…

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Episode 5 | Policy Before Pipes: Fast-Tracking a Regulatory Framework for CCUS 38:26

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"The fifth instalment of the ‘FSR Policy Briefcase’ explores the why, when, and how of carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) in Europe. For this episode, regular hosts Leonardo Meeus and James Kneebone are joined by part-time Professor of FSR Christopher Jones. The conversation builds on the recent publication of Christopher's Policy Brief …

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Episode 4 | Invisible but detectable! Regulating and pricing methane emissions in Europe and at sea 39:56

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The fourth instalment of the ‘FSR Policy Briefcase’ explores the subject of methane emissions, specifically the establishment of a Methane Regulation in the EU, as well as the increasing attention methane is receiving in the maritime sector, both maritime fuel emissions and leakages from LNG shipments. For this episode, regular hosts Leonardo Meeus…

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Episode 3 | How can clean hydrogen contribute to European industrial decarbonisation? 50:17

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The third instalment of the ‘FSR Policy Briefcase’ explores European industrial policy following the energy crisis of 2021/22, specifically the role of clean hydrogen in the protection and continuation of existing energy-intensive industrial sectors as well as in generating new, clean industrial growth. For this episode, regular hosts Leonardo Meeu…

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Episode 2 | Was the energy crisis the key to completing EU electricity market integration? 31:16

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The second instalment of the ‘FSR Policy Briefcase’ with Ellen Beckstedde and Emma Menegatti is a detailed discussion on the energy crisis of 2021/2022. Regular hosts Leonardo Meeus and James Kneebone are joined by electricity market experts Ellen Beckstedde and Emma Menegatti, both Research Associates at the Florence School of Regulation. The conv…

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Ep 5 | The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act and European carbon pricing with Sanjay Patnaik 10:37

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In this episode we speak to Sanjay Patnaik, Director of the Center on Regulation and Markets (CRM), Bernard L. Schwartz Chair in Economic Policy Development, and Senior Fellow in Economic Studies at Brookings. We discuss the impact of the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, opportunities for joint climate action between the U.S. and the EU, and the impac…

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Episode 1 | Energy policy ideas for the next European Commission 32:29

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The first installment of the ‘FSR Policy Briefcase’ features the recent flagship Policy Brief ‘Energy policy ideas for the next European Commission: from targets to investments’ written by some of the most senior researchers at the Florence School of Regulation. Lead author and FSR Director Leonardo Meeus joined Research Associate James Kneebone fo…

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Impressions from COP28: can the conference live up to the global expectations? 30:22

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In this podcast episode, we speak to Professor Ignacio Perez-Arriaga, Interim-Director of the African School of Regulation, and Professor Simone Borghesi, Director of the Florence School of Regulation - Climate, about their expectations and assessments of the COP. Live from Dubai they share with us their main highlights and takeaways from the first…

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The Brains Behind the Bank: Johanna Schiele on Renewable Hydrogen Auctions in Europe 16:06

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In this FSR Podcast, Research Associate James Kneebone is joined by Johanna Schiele of DG CLIMA to discuss the recently launched 'European Hydrogen Bank' auction and the European Commission's approach to hydrogen financing moving forwards.Johanna is an auction design expert, and was instrumental in designing and implementing the European Hydrogen B…

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Ep 4 | State-of-play of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme with Hannah Lewis and Sam Reed 14:23

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In this podcast we interviewed Hannah Lewis, Head of Policy for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, and Sam Reed, Head of Scope Expansion for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme at the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. In this interview we ask our guests about the latest developments in the UK emissions trading system as well as about its po…

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Europe's Energy Solidarity Regulatory Odyssey: A Candid Chat with Marzia Sesini and Andris Piebalgs 12:05

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Tune in to our latest podcast episode featuring Marzia Sesini, a Senior Research Associate at the Florence School of Regulation, as she discusses her recent article, "A Bumpy Road to Solidarity: Existing and New Complexities." In this insightful interview, led by Andris Piebalgs, they delve into the vital role of solidarity within the energy sector…

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Ep 3 | Clean technology investments and the EU ETS with Suzana Carp 13:31

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In this podcast we interviewed Suzana Carp, Deputy Executive Director of Cleantech for Europe. In the interview we ask Suzana about the impact of the EU ETS on investments in clean technologies and the implications of the much-debated Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism for the clean technology industry. The interview was led by Marie Raude and Lea …

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Ep 2 | The social implications of carbon pricing with Prof. Ottmar Edenhofer 10:20

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In this podcast we interviewed Prof. Ottmar Edenhofer, Professor of the Economics of Climate Change at the Technical University of Berlin, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), and Director of the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change in Berlin (MCC). In this interview we ask Prof. Edenhofer…

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OneNet series: Reference IT Implementation for OneNet (WP6) 6:03

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In this podcast, we asked Vassilis Sakas and Konstantinos Kotsalo (European Dynamics), what has already been achieved with Work Package 6, the main challenges faced, the main requirements they have identified for the decentralized middleware layer, and what solutions have been adopted to develop it.The overall objective of this WP is to set the bas…

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Ep 1 | Overview Of ETS Trends In 2023 with Stefano De Clara 7:25

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In this podcast, we interviewed Stefano De Clara, Head of Secretariat at the International Carbon Action Partnership (ICAP). ICAP is an international forum for governments and public authorities that have implemented or are planning to implement emissions trading systems (ETS). Every year ICAP publishes a Status Report describing the latest develop…

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Climate ambition & the energy crisis: the EU ETS at a crossroads | Milan Elkerbout (CEPS) 11:38

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One year after the first episode with Milan Elkerbout from CEPS (see link below), this new episode continues the discussion with him. The interview focuses on the reform of the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) agreed upon by the European Parliament and the Council in December 2022 and the extent to which the energy crisis and the hi…

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An engineers take on European hydrogen policy: Ronnie Belmans 33:19

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In this FSR Podcast, research associate James Kneebone is joined by Ronnie Belmans for a deep dive on some of the nuanced issues surrounding the integration of 'clean molecules' into the EU's energy system. Ronnie has more than 40 years of experience in the energy sector, including as a professor at KU Leuven, co-founder and former CEO of EnergyVil…

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Decline of Russia's gas empire 21:12

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In this podcast, Andris Piebalgs (FSR) interviews Andrei Belyi (University of Eastern Finland) the author of the article: "Gazprom's gas exit".By Florence School of Regulation

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Europe and the challenges of a just energy transition | Carlos Batlle 10:26

3y ago10:26

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In this podcast, Carlos Batlle (FSR Part-time Professor and Visiting Scientist at MIT) explores what a just energy transition in the EU means.This podcast is part of the EU Green Deal online course – 2022 edition. To learn more about the course, please visit: https://fsr.eui.eu/course/the-eu-green-deal/The next edition is taking place on 18 April -…

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OneNet series: Flexibility markets and the power of the algorithm 12:49

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The energy transition requires a more flexible electricity system in terms of energy production and consumption. One of the most relevant challenges of the transition is the increase in computational costs for system management. To keep the system balanced, system operators have to forecast and manage an increasing share of energy production from v…

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OneNet series: Open IT Architecture for OneNet (WP5) 7:17

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In this podcast, we asked Ferdinando Bosco (Engineering), what has already been achieved with Work Package 5, the main challenges faced, and how OneNet can contribute to create a common EU architecture for designing interoperable data exchange solutions.The objectives for this WP are twofold:1) to design an open conceptual architecture for effectiv…

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OneNet series: Products and services definition in support of OneNet (WP2) 3:43

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In this podcast, we asked Anastasis Tzoumpas (Ubitech), what has already been achieved with Work Package 2, the main challenges faced, and how OneNet can contribute to harmonising the EU electricity markets.The overall objective of this WP is to set the basis of the work to be done in the ONENET proposal. That is to say, it will look back to the ma…

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OneNet series: Data for the energy transition 11:10

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Energy transition is known as 3D transition, where 3D stands for decarbonisation, decentralisation and digitalisation. Digitalisation is the way to enable the power system to manage distributed production and demand flexibility. New opportunities and challenges are emerging along the entire electricity supply chain.In this podcast, Natalie Samovich…

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Transport 4 Future Ep 4 | Discussing the Latest Mobility Patterns in European Cities 25:13

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In this fourth episode of the “Transport 4 Future” series, host Prof. Juan Montero sits down for a discussion with Rolf Diemer, Head of Unit Economic Analysis and Better Regulation at the European Commission’s DG MOVE, to discuss the main findings of the Commission’s newly published study on New Mobility Patterns in European Cities. What is the mai…

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ENTSOG's Patricia Orglerova On Their New 'H2 Infrastructure Map' For Europe 19:18

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In this short interview, James Kneebone of the Florence School of Regulation is joined by ENTSOG's Regulatory Affairs Manager Patricia Orglerova to discuss the new 'Hydrogen Infrastructure Map'.➡️ ➡️ ➡️ www.h2inframap.eu/ Patricia gives an overview on the functionalities of the interactive map, the objectives behind its delivery, and the processes …