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Hot Off The Grid

Hot Off The Grid

Released: 2026-04-08
© Rullion
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9 Episodes
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Listen on Apple Podcasts
9 Episodes
Audio
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Released: 2026-04-08
© Rullion
Most Recent Episode
Why Energy Doesn’t Have a Skills Shortage

Why Energy Doesn’t Have a Skills Shortage

Is there really a skills shortage in energy, or is something else holding the sector back? Miguel Trenkel-Lopez shares why communication and education may be the real barriers to scaling the workforce.  In this episode of Hot Off The Grid, we speak wi
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Is there really a skills shortage in energy, or is something else holding the sector back? Miguel Trenkel-Lopez shares why communication and education may be the real barriers to scaling the workforce. 
In this episode of Hot Off The Grid, we speak with Miguel Trenkel-Lopez, founder of Megawatt, about the future of energy talent and how we attract, develop and retain the workforce needed to deliver critical infrastructure: 
• How Miguel’s journey into nuclear started through a graduate scheme 
• Why energy is one of the biggest challenges facing the global economy
• The difference between renewable and sustainable energy and why it matters 
• How Megawatt is building energy literacy through interactive learning 
• Why the sector’s biggest issue may be communication, not capability 
• The importance of reaching talent beyond traditional STEM routes 
• Why the energy workforce needs to nearly double in the next five years 
• What the future workforce will look like across energy and nuclear 
Guest Bio: Miguel Trenkel-Lopez is the founder of Megawatt, an education platform that has grown from a card game into a programme helping schools and organisations build energy literacy and inspire future talent pipelines. 
Follow the show for more conversations on nuclear, energy and the future of the grid. 
Miguel Trenkel-Lopez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/migueltl 
Megawatt: https://megawatt.game 
Rullion: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/rullion
Episode ID: 1000760254865
GUID: 6295c477-db4a-418b-8066-b5cce628463b
Release Date: 08/04/2026, 11:10:38

Description

Hot Off The Grid is the podcast exploring the people behind the UK’s most important industries, from energy and transport to water, nuclear and major infrastructure projects. Brought to you by Rullion, the show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the real challenges behind building, maintaining and scaling the systems society depends on. Each month, Sibel Akel, Rullion’s Marketing Director, speaks to the people delivering these projects — sharing honest insight on their careers, skills, workforce challenges, and what it takes to get work done.

Apple Podcasts: Customer Reviews

2026-04-09

Fresh take on careers in critical sectors like Nuclear, well worth a listen !!

Really impressed with Hot Off The Grid.
It’s rare to find a podcast that talks about energy, nuclear infrastructure and major projects in a way that actually feels human and easy to follow. The conversations are honest, not overproduced, and you come away with a better understanding of both the challenges and the people behind the work.
Particularly enjoyed the focus on careers and real experiences, not just headlines or technical detail. It gives a proper sense of what it’s like to work in these industries.
Worth a listen if you’re interested in how things really get delivered behind the scenes.
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