What is Alexela Energiakool podcast?
With the podcast, we open up the situation of the Estonian and European energy market and technology for Estonian people and Alexela customers now and in the future. Practical discussions with people who are familiar with the topic. In the Alexela podcast series, we have a new guest every week to help the listener navigate the complexities of the energy world.
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#14 Energiakool. Such sudden changes in the energy sector cannot be allowed.
- Karl Kull, head of the energy park developer Evecon, and Kalvi Nõu, head of energy trading at Alexela, believe that Estonia should never have ended up in a situation where Elering brought the Kiisa power plant to the market overnight in volumes exceeding forecasts and without a clear plan for its withdrawal. They argue that this makes investment and actual price reduction extremely difficult.
#13 Energiakool. Ivo Suursoo: Four-year election promises do not support a long-term horizon.
- This time, the goals of the Estonian state and its long-term plans were discussed by Ivo Suursoo, CEO of OIXIO Group and named Manager of the Year 2024, and Markus Hääl, the leader of the climate-neutral Hundipea district initiative.
#12 Energiakool. The state no longer needs to come up with its own energy development plan
- The Chairman of the Rohetiiger Council: 'It’s not worth pursuing the 2030 targets at all costs or by steamrolling everything in the way.
#11 Energiakool. In which direction should Estonia's energy sector develop?
- What role does energy storage play in this, and what is the difference between short-term storage (i.e. batteries) and long-term storage (i.e. pumped hydro)?
Mario Vee, Business Development Manager at Zero Terrain, discusses the topic with Henrik Kalmet.
#10. Energiakool. Cheap energy and production capacity – Estonia's Nokia?
- Scientists and experts need to sit down and find a reasonable consensus in the energy sector—what are our energy solutions, and for whom are they made? Listen to the discussion between Nestori and AVH Group CEO Veiko Räim, led by Henrik Kalmet.
#9. Energiakool. Desynchronization is done – what's next? Adam and Viljar respond and explain.
- The desynchronization that took place over the weekend was just the first step in addressing Estonia's energy needs. There are still many steps to take to ensure that electricity in Estonia is priced reasonably for consumers and that supply security is guaranteed.
#8 Energiakool. What is the future of Estonia's economy, competitiveness, and energy sector?
- At the Alexela Concert Hall, discussions were held about the future of Estonia and Europe's economic environment, competitiveness, energy sector, security of supply, and prices in the new year.
#7 Energiakool. Energy Market Concerns and Solutions – Indrek Neivelt and Arvi Hamburg
- Entrepreneur Indrek Neivelt and energy expert Arvi Hamburg dissect what lies behind the current energy market concerns and what potential solutions could be.
#6 Energiakool. How is the price of electricity formed?
- This is a question that touches our everyday life, but so far not properly explained to people. There are about ten electricity balance managers in Estonia, two of them are at Energiakool this time.
#5 Energiakool. Customer and developer speak honestly
- Kadri-Ann Sumera, a customer of Smart Electricity, and one of the creators of Smart Electricity, Toomas Talts, share their experiences. Practical experiences from both the kitchen and behind the table.
#4 Energiakool. Energy Storage and Energiasalv – Mario Vee
- Henrik Kalmet and Energiasalve business development and electromechanical manager Mario Vee address various questions in this Energiakool.
#3 Energiakool. The Role of the State in Energy Sector Decisions – Kersti Kaljulaid
- The state must make decisions, otherwise the state will not go anywhere. President Kersti Kaljulaid opens up the political decisions and directions in the energy sector in Estonia (and in the world).
#2 Energiakool. What is energy security? Answer by Tarmo Kärsna
- Our energy sales manager Tarmo Kärsna explains simply and clearly what energy security is, how it affects our everyday lives, and what should be done to ensure it.
#1 Energiakool. Introduction with Marti Hääl
- In the first episode, our chairman Marti Hääl, who also has solar panels on his roof, gives an introductory lesson.
