PowerCast by EDF

PowerCast is your go-to podcast for everything energy – from the fast-moving world of wholesale markets to the intricacies of PPAs and the evolving landscape of battery optimisation. Whether you're an industry professional, energy enthusiast, or just curious about how power gets bought, sold, and stored, we break down the complexities and bring you insights from the frontlines of the energy transition. Tune in as we explore the trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of power.

PowerCast by EDF is a business podcast hosted by EDF Wholesale Market Services, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

EDF Wholesale Market Services hosts PowerCast by EDF, a business show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #22

  PowerCast: Energy Costs, Competitiveness and the UK Market

  Apr 7, 202638 minS0

  <p>Energy prices have dominated headlines since the 2022 energy crisis. But while wholesale prices have eased at times, many businesses are still facing high and rising costs.</p> <p>In this episode of PowerCast, we explore what is really driving energy bills today. From rising network and policy costs to the impact of long-term infrastructure investment, the conversation goes beyond wholesale markets to unpack the structural changes shaping the UK energy system.</p> <p>Joined by EDF’s Director of Strategy and Policy, Josh Buckland, we discuss:</p> Why non-energy costs are becoming a bigger part of the bill How fa...

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  Episode #21

  PowerCast: Market Shock; Smart Moves - Navigating Price Volatility

  Mar 26, 202623 minS0

  <p>This episode marks the transition from PowerCast into Talking Power, following the coming together of EDF’s Wholesale Market Services and Business Solutions teams into EDF Business and Wholesale. The aim is to bring expertise from across markets, supply, flexibility, assets and data into one team to better support customers.</p> <p>The discussion focuses on recent energy market volatility driven by escalating Middle East tensions and the risk to LNG flows via the Strait of Hormuz. This has led to a sharp rise in gas prices, with knock-on impacts to electricity prices, including near-daily swings of 10–25%.</p> <p>Key...

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  Episode #20

  PowerCast: What 2026 holds for battery storage assets, with Ed Porter, Modo Energy

  Jan 14, 202635 minS0

  <p>In this episode of PowerCast, David from EDF Wholesale Market Services is joined by Ed Porter from Modo Energy to explore what 2026 could mean for battery storage assets. The conversation looks at why battery revenues may increase, how demand growth from EVs, heat pumps and data centres is reshaping market dynamics, and why volatility, negative pricing and weather variability are becoming defining features of modern power markets. Ed shares insights from Modo Energy’s data and research on how investors and asset owners are adapting, from evolving contract structures and cost of capital pressures to the growing importance of co...

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  Episode #19

  PowerCast: Forecasting in Volatile Energy Markets

  Dec 22, 202519 minS0

  <p>How do you forecast what thousands of customers will consume or generate every half hour, then use that insight to price contracts, hedge risk and trade smarter?</p> <p>In this episode of PowerCast, David from EDF Wholesale Market Services sits down with volume forecasting experts Emily Short and Steve Pugh to reveal the hidden function that underpins accurate pricing and confident trading across power, gas and renewables.</p> <p>Emily explains how the team produces reliable forecasts multiple times a day, why data quality is everything, and the sheer scale involved: EDF supplies around 40 to 50 TWh of consumption...

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  Episode #18

  PowerCastMarket Recap: November's Renewables Rise, Spreads Narrow and Winter Signals Emerge

  Dec 12, 202515 minS0

  <p>This month we're joined by market analysts Curtis Higgins and Will Illesley to review how GB power markets performed in November, covering wholesale prices, the Balancing Mechanism and ancillary services.</p> <p>November was characterised by strong renewable generation and a generally stable system, which led to narrower market spreads and slightly lower battery revenues compared with October. A cold snap mid month increased demand and created short periods of price volatility, but prices eased later in the month as wind generation increased and reliance on gas reduced. The episode also highlights a notable milestone for wind, with Great...

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