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PowerCast by EDF

EDF Wholesale Market Services

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Frequency: 1 episode/18d. Total Eps: 22

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.

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PowerCast: Energy Costs, Competitiveness and the UK Market

Episode 22

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 • Duration 37:34

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.

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.

Joined by EDF’s Director of Strategy and Policy, Josh Buckland, we discuss:

Why non-energy costs are becoming a bigger part of the bill
How falling demand and rising fixed costs are pushing prices higher
The UK’s competitiveness challenge compared to other countries
The impact of recent global events on price volatility

Crucially, we also explore what this means for businesses and what action can be taken now. From managing risk through contract choices and forecasting, to engaging in policy discussions and considering longer-term shifts such as electrification and flexibility, businesses have more options than they might think.

As the UK continues its transition to a low-carbon energy system, the balance between affordability, investment and competitiveness is becoming more complex. Understanding these changes is key to making informed commercial decisions.

This episode provides a clear, expert-led view of what is happening now, what’s driving costs, and how businesses can respond.

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PowerCast: Market Shock; Smart Moves - Navigating Price Volatility

Episode 21

Thursday, March 26, 2026 • Duration 22:42

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.

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%.

Key insights:

Volatility is the defining feature
- Gas prices have roughly doubled in weeks, with extreme intra-day movements.
- Market reactions are being driven as much by sentiment and news as fundamentals.
Customer behaviour is split
- Some customers are locking in prices for certainty.
- Others are delaying decisions, hoping prices fall.
- Large businesses are generally staying disciplined, sticking to hedging strategies.
Hedging and contracts matter more than ever
- Customers already contracted are protected.
- Those exposed to market timing face higher risk and complexity.
EDF’s role is execution and risk management
- Rapid pricing, trading expertise, and market insight help customers act in volatile conditions.
- High operational resilience during peak demand periods (April renewals + volatility).
Flexibility and optionality are critical
- Range of products from fixed to flexible allows alignment with risk appetite.
- Structured products reduce the need to “time the market.”
Beyond price: wider cost levers
- Non-energy costs (e.g. balancing, CfD) can move differently to wholesale prices.
- Data, metering, and consumption insights are key to managing total energy cost.
Strategic shift in energy management
- Increasing focus on:
  - On-site generation (solar)
  - Batteries and flexibility
  - Demand shifting to avoid peak costs
- These align with broader system trends where flexibility value rises with volatility

Energy markets are no longer just about price. The winners are those with strategy, flexibility, and access to real-time expertise.

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

Episode 20

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 • Duration 34:47

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-location and new market mechanisms. Together, the discussion offers a clear, forward-looking view of how storage, renewables and market design are likely to evolve as the energy system continues to change at pace.

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PowerCast: Forecasting in Volatile Energy Markets

Episode 19

Monday, December 22, 2025 • Duration 19:05

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?

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.

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, forecasts 4 to 5 years ahead, and looks as far as 20 years ahead for renewable offtake.

Steve takes us into the renewables challenge: onboarding much larger wind and solar PPAs, building site-specific models for bespoke assets, increasing automation for round-the-clock support, and pushing accuracy further by interrogating the limits of weather forecasting and exploring blended providers. The conversation also covers tightening NESO requirements in the Balancing Mechanism and why that creates both pressure and opportunity for EDF as renewable portfolios grow.

A practical, behind-the-scenes look at how forecasting helps EDF stay ahead of market volatility, support sales teams with sharper pricing, and manage risk as the system evolves.

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

Episode 18

Friday, December 12, 2025 • Duration 15:20

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.

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 Britain setting a new maximum wind generation record during November.

The discussion includes a clear explainer on triads and why they matter for flexible assets, including how potential triad days influence optimisation strategies and spill over into frequency response and wholesale markets. The team also explores Balancing Mechanism trends, where volumes remained high but value softened, and how ongoing grid constraints, particularly in Scotland, continue to shape market outcomes.

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PowerCast: Co-locating Solar and Batteries

Episode 17

Friday, November 28, 2025 • Duration 19:53

In this episode of PowerCast, David from EDF’s Wholesale Market Services team is joined by Barney Gilmore, Flexibility Product Lead, and Ross Irvine, Senior Manager for PPA Origination and Structuring, to unpack the fast-growing world of co-located solar and battery projects.

Using a recently signed solar plus battery deal as a case study, they explore how co-location works in practice: from sharing a single grid connection and choosing between AC and DC coupling, to combining CFD-backed PPAs with merchant battery optimisation and floor products. They also dig into the contractual challenges, capacity market obligations, and why having a single counterparty for PPA and optimisation can simplify delivery.

The discussion finishes with a look at what comes next: larger transmission-connected batteries, potential wind and hydrogen co-location, and evolving CFD and negative price protections. This episode is for developers, investors and corporates who want to understand how to structure bankable co-located assets and get the most value from every megawatt.

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PowerCast Market Recap: October’s Storms, Prices and Battery Opportunities

Episode 16

Friday, November 14, 2025 • Duration 18:19

October marked the start of the winter season and brought a sharp mix of named storms, cold snaps and shifting demand. In this episode, David is joined by EDF’s market analysts to break down how these weather fundamentals shaped wholesale power prices, balancing mechanism activity and ancillary service revenues. They explore record levels of BM utilisation for batteries, fewer negative price periods, and why rising evening peaks are creating stronger discharge opportunities as winter sets in. A clear, data-driven view of what moved the markets and what asset owners should watch over the next month.

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PowerCast: The Price of Abundance. What Record Solar Means for PPA Value

Episode 15

Friday, October 31, 2025 • Duration 20:29

Record-breaking solar generation defined Summer 2025, with GB output reaching 13.8 TWh but capture rates falling to around 85% of baseload prices. David and Dan Wilkinson discuss what this means for PPA valuation, shaping costs, and the balance between fixed and indexed contracts. They unpack why price cannibalisation is accelerating, how wind and solar trends compare, and how co-located batteries and behind-the-meter generation can protect value. The episode also previews EDF’s new monthly capture-price reporting, giving offtakers and developers faster insight into renewable market shifts.

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PowerCast: September Market Update

Episode 14

Friday, October 17, 2025 • Duration 17:56

PowerCast: September Power Market Recap - volatility, wind, BM shifts

Monthly market update from EDF Wholesale Market Services. Rachel is joined by analysts Robbie Auld and Bhanu Duggal to unpack September’s UK power markets: stronger wind, deeper day-ahead dips, and what it meant for batteries.

What we cover

Prices and volatility: lower averages on strong wind, deeper negative periods, and wider wholesale spreads for batteries.
BM activity: record daily battery offers, regional patterns, and interconnector outages shaping dispatch.
Rule changes: how the ABSVD treatment shift and non-BMU access to Quick Reserve from 3 September change strategies.
Ancillary services: knock-on effects across DR, DC, and DM as competition and pricing rebalance.
Battery revenues: highlights from our Battery League tables and where value showed up.
Winter outlook: NESO’s latest view on margins and what a windy winter could mean for spreads.

Subscribe for monthly market briefs. Follow on LinkedIn: EDF Wholesale Market Services. More at: edfenergy.com/wholesale-market-services

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PowerCast: Clean Flexibility Roadmap - Turning Vision into Delivery

Episode 13

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 • Duration 21:50

The UK’s first Clean Flexibility Roadmap has been published by DESNZ, Ofgem and NESO; setting out a unified plan to build a clean, consumer-focused and flexible electricity system.

In this episode of PowerCast, host Rachel Murphy is joined by EDF’s James Thornton and Ismahan Kellou to unpack what the roadmap really means for the energy market.

We explore: • Why flexibility is critical to integrating more renewables• The roadmap’s headline targets – including an eightfold increase in capacity by 2050• How barriers like grid connection delays and revenue stacking inconsistencies can be addressed• The tangible benefits for households, businesses and investors.

Listen in for a practical look at how this roadmap could reshape the UK energy system and the role EDF is playing in turning ambition into delivery.

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