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⚡️The Iberian blackout and the future of the grid

Live with Greg Jackson

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

, 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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