Powering Conversations brings together a mix of experts and academics to delve into the crucial role of electricity on the route towards a green future. Hosted by broadcaster Caroline Blair, these thought-provoking podcast episodes foster in-depth discussions on the future of energy, sustainability, and innovation and provide a platform for varied perspectives on how different industries and organisations can work together to tackle key challenges and push forward towards a cleaner, greener future.
24/07/2026
Energy networks play a vital role in everyday life, but their impact extends far beyond keeping the lights on. In this episode, host Caroline Blair explores how electricity networks support local communities, create jobs and skills opportunities, help tackle fuel poverty, and contribute to economic growth.
30/05/2025
Join Caroline Blair in Episode 4 of Powering Conversations as she explores the future of our distribution network with three industry experts: Iain Divers, SP Energy Networks' Head of Distribution Networks, Graham Ault, Co-founder and Executive Vice President of Smarter Grid Solutions, and Angela Love, Head of the SP Energy Networks Independent Net Zero Advisory Council (INZAC).
02/05/2025
Join Caroline Blair in Episode 3 of Powering Conversations as she delves into the exceptional and necessary transformation of our transmission system, with three industry experts; Laura Campbell, Head of Strategic Projects at SP Energy Networks; Laura Fleming, Country Managing Director at Hitachi Energy UK; Keith Bell, Professor of Future Power Systems at Strathclyde University.
28/03/2025
Our panel break down what the transition from Distribution Network Operator (DNO) to Distribution System Operator (DSO) means for customers.
14/03/2025
Our experts delve into the transformation ahead for our electricity network to meet Net Zero and what that means for consumers.