Best Montel News Podcasts (2025)

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Spanish cable, French resistance 32:58

1d ago32:58

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Spain and Portugal will be sending joint letters to the EU energy commissioner and French energy minister, urging them to apply pressure on the current plans for interconnections, following April’s blackout in the Iberian Peninsula. But are high costs, local resistance, and fears over the impact of cheap imports stiffening Paris’s opposition to fur…

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Gas power games 31:39

9d ago31:39

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As Europe eyes an end to Russian gas imports by 2027, fresh geopolitical tensions are reshaping energy markets once again. Could Trump’s mediation efforts result in a ceasefire in the Ukraine and could Russian gas re-enter Europe—directly or via shadow routes? In this week’s episode, Richard speaks to two policy experts about what peace versus a ce…

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CBAM uncertainty hits commodity trading 34:22

16d ago34:22

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In recent months, the European Commission has published what it describes as “simplified rules” of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), but is the policy still unclear and too complicated for energy and metals traders? In this episode, Richard talks to experts about the CBAM, and why some commodity trading firms are holding off - despite …

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Iberia’s blackout: a wake up call? 34:25

23d ago34:25

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Since parts of Spain, Portugal, and France temporarily lost power on Monday 28th April, TSOs and policy makers across Europe have been quick to try and assess how much their own networks are at risk of a similar blackout. Whilst we await conclusions from Entso-e’s investigations as to the cause of the outage, in this week’s episode Richard speaks t…

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Germany split over bidding zone division 33:46

30d ago33:46

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After a long delay, European TSOs finally released their bidding zone review this week. The report was met with much backlash from Germany’s government and industry leaders strongly opposed to the proposal to split its zone into five. In this week’s podcast episode Richard speaks to commentators for and against dividing Germany’s price zone, and ex…

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Is Norway enabling GO double counting? 31:51

1M ago31:51

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Norway is the largest exporter of guarantees of origin certificates. Yet last month, the country's government published guidance for industry and union leaders that supported a localised approach, opening up the possibility for double counting of GOs. After Iceland was accused of a similar move last year, we explore whether this latest move is pull…

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Tariffs, trade wars and “drill, baby, drill” 33:36

1M ago33:36

33:36

Oil and gas prices plummeted in the immediate aftermath of the trade war between the US and China. With many expecting oil and gas prices to continue to decline as a result of Trump's tariffs, the trade war raises raises fundamental questions about the profitability of oil production. Will oil producers feel inspired to "drill baby drill", as Trump…

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Green transition fears amid tariff turmoil 22:35

2M ago22:35

22:35

This week, Trump's staggering tariffs on Asia and Europe caused turmoil in global equity and energy markets - as they took effect and were paused - raising many concerns within the energy sector about prices, trade flows, and the future of renewables investments. With the situation changing day-by-day, even hour by hour, Richard speaks to Norges Ba…

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German regulator talks gas storage, price zone split 33:16

2M ago33:16

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In this week's episode, the president of the federal network agency discusses the critical issues facing Germany's energy market as the country waits for the new government to take the reins. How will Germany - and Europe - fill gas storage ahead of the winter, given the current unattractive prices? We also talk about the pressure the country faces…

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Heathrow's power outage - a one-off? 24:49

2M ago24:49

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Last Friday, one of the world's largest transport hubs came to a halt for 18 hours after a fire broke out at one of its substations in North Hyde. Since the incident, National Grid's CEO responded to accusations that Heathrow bosses were forced to shut down the airport due to a lack of power, confirming that the two other substations were operation…

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Nuclear’s latest comeback: is it permanent? 31:08

2M ago31:08

31:08

Over the past year, many countries in Europe and beyond have announced plans to expand their nuclear programmes or build new reactors. As the pressure mounts for countries to start delivering on their decarbonisation goals and have a tighter grasp on their energy security, it begs the question: has “the road to net zero” become “the road to nuclear…

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Navigating regulatory and geopolitical complexity 23:38

3M ago23:38

23:38

In this week’s episode we discuss how unprecedented global risks — from escalating trade tensions and hybrid warfare to rising populism — are reshaping Europe's energy markets. Statkraft's CEO Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal shares insights into the company's approach to project prioritisation, reveals why the green transition will inevitably continue de…

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EU energy security amid “seismic” global shifts 28:22

3M ago28:22

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This week we explore the growing energy security challenges facing Europe amid a “seismic” shift in the global geopolitical order. In light of this, we discuss plans by the European Commission to support industry and keep energy affordable. Will these measures be enough to protect the continent from instability and price shocks? Kristian Ruby, secr…

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Berlin's power shift 31:15

3M ago31:15

31:15

As Germany’s Christian Democrat alliance (CDU/CSU) is in talks about forming a new government with the Social Democrats, this week’s episode discusses the country’s role in the new global order. It comes against a backdrop where US president Donald Trump is abandoning old friends in Europe and proposing a trade war instead of aiding old allies. Not…

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Energy, recovery & Germany’s next move 30:23

3M ago30:23

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It was Europe’s biggest importer of Russian gas prior to the Ukraine invasion but Russia’s cutting of gas supplies to Europe pushed Uniper to the brink of collapse. It was nationalised in one of the biggest corporate bailouts in German history. Montel’s Editor-in-Chief has been speaking to Uniper’s COO, Holger Kreetz, on the firm’s recovery, German…

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Rising populism and energy markets 45:40

4M ago45:40

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Europe’s energy sector is caught in the crossfire of rising populism. With elections approaching in Norway and Germany, governments are under pressure to prioritize short-term price stability over long-term market efficiency. Norway’s decision to impose fixed electricity prices has sparked concerns about weakened price signals and energy market fra…

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Regulating the unpredictable 38:02

4M ago38:02

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The UK has announced hugely ambitious plans - clean power by 2030. This will involve a massive roll-out of wind, onshore and offshore, solar as well as an expansion of grids and storage. A challenge, certainly. But not impossible, according to Jonathan Brearley, the chief executive of Ofgem, the UK's energy market regulator. The CEO also explains w…

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Norway’s energy crisis, AI and the looming supply squeeze 27:03

4M ago27:03

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Norway’s energy sector is at the centre of a dramatic political storm. With an election looming in September, Finance minister Trygve Slagsvold Vedum pulled his Centre Party out of the government, warning of greater dependence on what he calls Europe’s “dysfunctional” electricity market. But political uncertainty is not the only challenge — Norway …

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Trump 2.0 pivots to gas 32:49

4M ago32:49

32:49

In his first hours back in office, US president Donald Trump issued a series of sweeping executive orders designed to prioritise fossil fuels, dismantle environmental policies and expand American energy dominance. From withdrawing from the Paris agreement to resuming LNG export permits and halting offshore wind projects, Trump’s agenda marks a dram…

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Hybrid energy war in the Baltic 32:20

4M ago32:20

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The recent damage to the Estlink 2 electricity cable running between Finland and Estonia has highlighted the precarious nature of power supply amid increased fears of a hybrid war with Russia. Finnish police are investigating whether a ship with links to Russia was involved in sabotage, with the cable – set to be offline for months for repairs – th…

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Elections and Energy – Germany's path forward 33:39

5M ago33:39

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Germany’s energy sector is at a pivotal moment, with political shifts, economic challenges, and the energy transition shaping its future. This week on the Montel Weekly Podcast, Katharina Johannsen, Montel’s Berlin reporter, and Tobias Federico, senior analyst at Montel Analytics, join us to discuss key issues ahead of Germany’s February election. …

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End of year roundup, 2025 outlook 40:06

5M ago40:06

40:06

2024 was a year of seismic shifts in the energy sector, marked by challenges, breakthroughs, and critical debates. From Italy’s energy transition hurdles to Germany’s hydrogen shake-ups and the UK’s evolving gas market, we’ve seen how global events and regional policies shape the energy landscape. In this special episode, Montel editors – Laurence …

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Gas: Will fundamentals Trump geopolitics? 36:05

5M ago36:05

36:05

2025 is set to be a year of continuing geopolitical turmoil. Donald Trump’s return to the White House will raise the temperature further at a time of major instability in the Middle East along with Russia-Ukraine. Questions remain over where Europe’s gas will come from and a key European power-player, Germany, faces fresh elections in February. In …

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Poland’s Energy Crossroads 41:47

6M ago41:47

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Poland’s energy sector is undergoing a critical, if slow, transition after the election of Donald Tusk as prime minister exactly one year ago. Coal still dominates the mix despite a greater use of gas and a growth in renewables. Grid modernisation and energy security have taken centre stage. Significant challenges include high energy costs, particu…

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Atomic revival: A new age for nuclear? 36:57

6M ago36:57

36:57

This week, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change released a report declaring, “a new nuclear age is beginning,” arguing that nuclear power is critical in meeting global climate goals. But how is this renaissance different from earlier proclamations of an atomic revival? In this episode, Richard talks with report co-author Tone Langengen about …

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Flow-based market coupling – what's all the fuss about? 27:52

6M ago27:52

27:52

In October, the Nordic power market introduced a new calculation method for cross-zonal capacity to improve Nordic grid utilisation. However, so-called flow-based market coupling, in place for almost a decade in continental Europe, has received a rocky reception in the north. Particularly amongst policy makers and small companies. So, what exactly …

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COP, climate policy and EU carbon 34:59

6M ago34:59

34:59

Global leaders at COP29 were under a huge amount of pressure going into talks this week following the UN Secretary General public voicing his concerns over the state of negotiations. Criticisms of this year’s talks and the huge scale event that COP has become in recent years begs the question: is COP too big, and does it need reforming? We also dis…

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Criticism mounts as Sweden axes 32 GW offshore wind 31:52

7M ago31:52

31:52

At the start of November, the Swedish government announced that it was vetoing plans for 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea due to security concerns. The announcement was met with much criticism from developers and lobby groups who felt blindsided by the cancellations and concerned about what this decision suggests about Sweden’s future energ…

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Trump re-elected, Berlin coalition fails: Energy impact 37:16

7M ago37:16

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It has been a big week for global politics. On the same day that the United States voted Donald Trump as their 47th President, the German coalition government broke down after a budget row over cutting energy costs to companies and financial support for Ukraine. In this episode, Richard explores what this new US administration will mean for energy …

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Budget boost for the UK’s energy sector? 31:21

7M ago31:21

31:21

This week, the UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her budget – the first from a Labour government in 14 years. Whilst there were no big surprises for the energy sector, the budget still raised some interesting questions about the challenges in the UK when it comes to channeling private investment, and how effective the funding is going to be. In…

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Why is oil still trading under USD 100/bbl? 29:36

7M ago29:36

29:36

It is over a year since Hamas attacked Israel, which triggered a wider conflict in the Middle East; the territory that produces around a third of the world’s oil. And much of its gas. Yet, despite the escalating military attacks and rising geopolitical tensions, the price of oil has not increased as significantly as some experts assumed, especially…

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Nato eyes risks in EU power markets 36:03

8M ago36:03

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The last two years of the conflict in Ukraine, and the rise in malicious cyberattacks, has raised concerns security risks over Europe’s plans to be more self-sustainable in energy supply. Now, as countries across Europe roll out their plans for further decarbonisation and electrification, the security of these plans has come into question, pushing …

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Ramping up batteries 34:38

8M ago34:38

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It's clear for many that Europe needs to ramp up battery energy storage capacity over the next decade to help decarbonise the economy. But where does this leave battery developers and manufacturers who must navigate the complex markets and battle against negative pricing? In this episode, Richard speaks to Neoen’s MD of Sweden about the largest bat…

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BONUS EPISODE: The UK ends 142-years of Coal 11:26

8M ago11:26

11:26

This week marked a historic milestone for the UK as it shut down the last remaining coal-fired power station in Ratcliffe-on-Soar, Nottinghamshire. Once the backbone of the country’s energy supply, coal has been an essential part of the energy mix for over a century. In this bonus episode, Richard speaks to Matthew Scrimshaw, CCO of Montel, who sha…

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Has the hydrogen bubble burst or is it merely deflating? 32:42

8M ago32:42

32:42

In September, the growing uncertainty surrounding the hydrogen economy brought new projects from producers like Shell and Equinor to a halt. Is this the start of a wave of hydrogen project cancellations that we are about to see in Europe? Has H2 passed peak hype? Richard speaks to Montel’s Environmental Markets Reporter and the Hydrogen Science Coa…

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Geopolitics and pipelines – is the global gas market prepared? 28:38

8M ago28:38

28:38

Europe’s gas supplies are plentiful. Some in the industry are relaxed ahead of the coming winter, but with the rising military escalation in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, and the global market apprehensively awaiting November’s US Election, this positive sentiment might be about to change. In this week’s episode, we speak to hedge fund Svella…

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Thumbs up for the new European Commission? 22:04

8M ago22:04

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This week, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, unveiled her team of new commissioners and set out their priorities for the next five years. Amongst her new team are some key, experienced players for energy and climate, whose home countries are already avid supporters of the EU’s plans to decarbonise its economy. Does thi…

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Is regulation holding GO adoption back? 32:05

9M ago32:05

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Harmonisation and international standardisation; those were the words that were often heard this week when analysts, traders, and energy producers came together to discuss the challenges facing the guarantees of origin market at the GO Conference in Reykjavík this week. The GO market is a driver for investment in renewable energy production pipelin…

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Carbon supply squeeze 30:21

9M ago30:21

30:21

The global power system is changing. Carbon emissions are declining. The green transition is in full flow. This is good news for the planet, but what do the next few years on this journey to 2030 look like for carbon prices? In this episode, we talk about the impact of impending EU regulations that businesses are bracing themselves for. With supply…

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Insider trading allegations 24:39

9M ago24:39

24:39

A Montel News investigation has aired claims of insider trading in Germany’s power market. Signals received by some to help balance the grid are allegedly being used to front-run prices for same-day delivery. We’ve spoken to traders who claim this is an open secret worth millions of euros. Listen to a discussion with the reporter who broke the stor…

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Guarantees of origin: Green or greenwashing? 30:56

9M ago30:56

30:56

The guarantees of origin (GO) market is complex and opaque. Listen to a discussion that unpicks the complexity, simplifies the jargon and lays bare the controversies in the market. With big tech looking to source more and more green energy, how can the market – projected to be worth EUR 4bn by 2030 – increase its credibility and boost liquidity? An…

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Germany’s (over)ambitious green H2 plan 25:42

10M ago25:42

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Germany plans to massively increase imports of hydrogen and its derivative products such as ammonia and methanol over the next five years but are the targets unrealistic and how green is the fuel? Listen to a discussion on what “hydrogen ready” could mean for infrastructure such as pipelines and power plants, the immense costs involved and the time…

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Curbs to French power exports 29:14

10M ago29:14

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Cuts to French electricity exports began earlier this year and will continue into the autumn. Listen to a discussion on why grid operator RTE impose the export limits and the reaction from inside France and the wider market? The TSO said the cuts are likely to continue into the autumn amid ample supply from renewables and nuclear and dwindling dema…

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From Oprah to Maury: The Golden Age of 90's Daytime Talk - Interview with Diane Rappoport (Part 1) 42:49

10M ago42:49

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Douglas welcomes a legend & pioneer of daytime talk shows, Diane Rappoport to the show. Diane is a former Executive in Charge of Production for the Oprah Winfrey Show and Executive Producer for the Montel Williams Show, Maury Povich Show and the Howie Mandel Show. To Listen to Part 2 of this Episode: Click Here…

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Our Montel Years and Beyond - Interview with Diane Rappoport (Part 2) 45:12

10M ago45:12

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In this second segment, Diane and Douglas dig deeper into the years Diane was an Executive Producer for the Montel Williams Show. The two share stories from their time working together at Montel as well as on other daytime talk shows in the mid-2000's. Diane Rappoport is a former Executive in Charge of Production for the Oprah Winfrey Show and Exec…

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Has Keir’s time come? 32:49

11M ago32:49

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As voters across the UK go to the polls, we take the pulse of the ways a potential Labour government could change the energy landscape. Kier Starmer is committed to a clean power system by 2030, rather than maxing out gas and oil output. Whilst the right-wing Reform looks set to opt for a “burn baby, burn” policy, what are Labours other plans. List…

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Is it apple pie time today? 32:40

11M ago32:40

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As Europe’s power system becomes ever more decentralised, electricity consumption patterns will need to change, and change fast. Huge daily and within-day price differences will mean ever bigger prices differences for when we choose to do our laundry, charge the car or put on the oven to make apple pie. Listen to a discussion with Michiel Lensink a…

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Picking winners 30:14

12M ago30:14

30:14

Even for the best power projects, gaining electricity access from grid operators is far from straightforward. Amid an every lengthening queue of applications, how do TSOs decide what projects to approve and which to reject? Is it a choice between electricity hungry data centres generating Tik-Tok videos or AI servers? Listen to a discussion with Ma…

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EU elections: Fragmentation and paralysis? 29:34

12M ago29:34

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As 373m Europeans head to the polls – we ask one simple question. Will the rise of the far right across the EU endanger the energy transition? Pollsters are warning a swing right – and left – will fragment the European Parliament and could paralyse decision making. So, will the hard-fought parliamentary consensus for the green shift become fragile …

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Decarbonising heavy industry 24:47

1y ago24:47

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The green transition will not succeed unless industrial sectors also manage to decarbonise production processes. Sweden has experienced problems with long-term power purchase deals, with many companies facing a very tough financial environment amid price volatility and oversupply. Listen to a discussion on the lessons learnt for Europe and one comp…

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