Delphine Chérel-Sparham
Managing Director of ENGIE’s pumped hydro business in the UK with over 30 years' energy-sector experience; leads strategy, operations and refurbishment of large pumped-storage assets such as Dinorwig and Ffestiniog.
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Jul 15, 2025 • 32min
Why Upgrading Pumped Hydro Is Key to Grid Flexibility with Delphine Chérel-Sparham
Delphine Chérel-Sparham, the Managing Director of ENGIE’s pumped hydro business in the UK, brings over 30 years of energy sector experience to the table. In this engaging discussion, she delves into the unmatched capabilities of pumped hydro for long-duration energy storage and grid stability. Delphine explains ongoing refurbishments at iconic sites like Dinorwig and Ffestiniog, the modernization of vast underground infrastructures, and how these upgrades can enhance renewable energy capacity. She also shares insights on her engineering journey and offers advice for aspiring professionals.
Jul 15, 2025 • 32min
Why Upgrading Pumped Hydro Is Key to Grid Flexibility with Delphine Chérel-Sparham (Engie)
Delphine Chérel-Sparham, Managing Director of ENGIE’s pumped hydro business, brings over 30 years of experience in energy to the conversation. She discusses the critical role of pumped hydro in grid stability, highlighting its unmatched capacity for long-duration energy storage. Delphine details the modernization efforts for iconic assets like Dinorwig and Ffestiniog, and compares pumped hydro’s advantages over batteries. She also shares insights on her engineering journey, the importance of diversity in the field, and the exciting future of energy technologies.
