What happens when Europe's leading renewable grids buckle under pressure, and energy becomes as volatile as it is vital?
This week, I spoke with Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy, the UK's largest electricity provider, to unravel the Iberian blackout, where tens of millions lost power overnight, and explore how to future-proof our energy grids.
We discussed:
* Why Spain and Portugal's "energy island" approach makes their grids vulnerable.
* The critical lack of battery storage and digital infrastructure contributing to grid instability.
* How renewable-dominated grids need smarter, software-driven balancing systems.
* Texas and Australia's lessons in overcoming grid isolation through market innovation.
* The transformative potential of virtual power plants and consumer-led demand management.
* The urgent need to transition faster—crossing the "multi-lane highway" to a flexible, resilient grid.
From frequency wobbles to smart-charging electric vehicles, we connected the dots between technology, economics, and the practical realities of energy transition. Enjoy!
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