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Energy Unplugged by Aurora

EP.251 Ben Wilson, President, National Grid Ventures

35 min • 12 augusti 2025

This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Ben Wilson, President of National Grid Ventures. He joins Dan Monzani, our Managing Director for UK & Ireland, to explore how infrastructure, interconnectors and electrification are shaping the future of the UK and global energy systems.

Ben sits on the Executive Committee of National Grid and was appointed President of NGV in August 2024. NGV is the group’s competitive arm, operating a diverse portfolio of low-carbon and renewable energy businesses across the UK, Europe and the US, including interconnectors, battery storage, LNG and clean power generation.

Main topics include the following:

The future of interconnectors and hybrid offshore grids in building a more integrated European energy system
The impact of electrification, AI, and economic growth on rising electricity demand
The role of hydrogen in decarbonising emissions-intensive industries and enhancing system flexibility

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