Energy Transition Today
Energy Transition Today is an inspiratia podcast that covers all aspects of the energy transition. It provides up-to-date information on the latest deals in the market, along with probing analysis of policy, technology, and financial trends. The show features insightful interviews with key market players and cutting-edge insights from industry experts.
Episodes
UK data centres in practice: permitting, delivery and decarbonisation with Amberside Advisors
Lorcan McAlindon, associate director at Amberside Advisors, on the complex regulatory and financing frameworks UK data centre developers have to navigate and the increasingly innovative solutions that are being implemented to meet the modern ESG standards while reconciling with grid congestion issues.McAlindon also touches on the lessons UK developer can from from their European counterpart and th
Poland’s grid reset, Stegra’s €1.4bn lifeline & infra funds under pressure
In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today, we cover key developments across Europe’s energy and infrastructure markets.We start in Poland with the newly passed UC84 reform, which aims to unblock grid connection queues but is already dividing opinion between local developers and international investors.We then turn to Sweden, where Stegra has secured €1.4 billion in fresh financing, offerin
Decarbonising Central & Eastern Europe: deep dive on Poland and Romania
This week on Energy Transition Today, we're focusing on news and analysis from Poland and Romania ahead of our Decarbonising Central & Eastern Europe event in Warsaw on 19 March.We open with Poland's UC84 grid connection reform, the most significant regulatory intervention in the sector in years, and what its mandatory milestones, digitalisation requirements and new financial framewo
The future of the energy transition with Enfinity Global
Today’s podcast is the fourth in our four part series in partnership with Enfinity Global.Enfinity is one of Europe’s leading IPPs and the winner of inspiratia’s 2025 Developer of the Year and Financial Structure of the Year awards. In our series together, we explore the challenges, opportunities, and key decisions that European developers are faced with today and take a deep dive into understandi
Germany halts offshore wind tenders, Ørsted’s €1.44bn divestment, UK SMR ownership framework
This week on Energy Transition Today, we examine Germany’s decision to pause its offshore wind tenders following the country’s first failed auction, and what the move signals for developer appetite across Europe’s offshore sector.We also cover Ørsted’s long-awaited divestment of its European onshore portfolio, TenneT Germany’s partial sale to KfW to unlock critical grid investment, and fresh hydro
Unlocking capital for the energy transition with Enfinity Global
Today’s podcast is the third in our four part series in partnership with Enfinity Global.Enfinity is one of Europe’s leading IPPs and the winner of inspiratia’s 2025 Developer of the Year and Financial Structure of the Year awards. In our series together, we explore the challenges, opportunities, and key decisions that European developers are faced with today and take a deep dive into understandin
France capacity market reform, North Sea Summit outcomes, Central and Eastern Europe BESS deal flow
This week on Energy Transition Today, we unpack the rapid shift in the French battery storage market as it moves from a merchant niche to core energy infrastructure, driven by larger projects, longer durations and a coming overhaul of the capacity mechanism. We also cover outcomes from the North Sea Summit, including plans for multipurpose interconnectors and a 300GW regional offshore wind target,
UK's AR7 fallout, Germany's gas win, Poland's bet on merchant onshore wind
In this episode of Energy Transition Today, Leonard and Maja start with the fallout from the UK’s AR7 offshore wind auction, looking at record awarded volumes alongside cancelled projects and growing strain on the development pipeline. They then turn to Poland, where RP Global is progressing a highly leveraged, largely merchant onshore wind project, highlighting rising lender confidence in Central
UK leads the offshore wind charge with AR7, Poland to join established renewables markets club
In this week's episode of Energy Transition Today, we begin with all things offshore wind. From the stumbles of last year to the record success of UK's AR7 tender and what that mean for offshore wind targets for 2026.On to news, we breakdown financing for a host of technologies including solar, onshore wind and data centres.00:00:58 | 2025 offshore wind auction failures00:10:11 | 2026 of
Unlocking the battery storage opportunity with Enfinity Global
Today’s podcast is the second in our four part series in proud partnership with Enfinity Global.Enfinity is one of Europe’s leading IPPs and the winner of inspiratia’s 2025 Developer of the Year and Financial Structure of the Year awards. In our series together, we explore the challenges, opportunities, and key decisions that European developers are faced with today and take a deep dive into under
US chooses Venezuelan oil over domestic wind, Poland’s offshore and gas push, UK’s M&A run
For the first Energy Transition Today episode of the year, we summarise the goings on over the past few weeks, starting with the US military intervention in Venezuela.The Trump administration’s intervention in Venezuela accompanied by a soft pledge to exploit the country’s oil resources has cast doubts over US’ energy transition targets. This move, barely two days into the new year, follows additi
EBRD's Ahmad El Mokadem on making battery storage bankable in Central and Eastern Europe
In this episode Leonard speaks with Ahmad El Mokadem from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development about how energy storage is becoming bankable in Central and Eastern Europe.Both explores how the EBRD has shifted from post communist market building to scaling renewables, grids and battery storage, and why confidence, regulation and revenue certainty now matter more than technology.Ahm
Commercialising clean energy with Enfinity Global
Today’s podcast is the first in our four-part series in proud partnership with Enfinity Global. Enfinity is one of Europe’s leading IPPs and the winner of inspiratia’s 2025 Developer of the Year and Financial Structure of the Year awards. In our series together, we explore the challenges, opportunities, and key decisions that European developers are faced with today and take a deep dive into unde
2025 in review: nuclear's return, wartime wind, and Polish progress
This end of year episode of Energy Transition Today dives into our energy transition highlights of 2025. Maya, Dan, and Leonard explore nuclear’s renewed momentum, the extraordinary progress of Ukraine’s Tyligulska wind farm built during active conflict, and the rapid rise of Poland and the wider CEE region as emerging hubs for renewables and battery storage. They look at offshore wind setbacks in
FIVE-E’s Valentina Mercati on how private equity can accelerate the energy transition
This episode features Valentina Mercati, the chief executive of FIVE-E Italy, who shares how private equity is reshaping early stage renewable development in one of Europes most complex markets. We explore how private equity accelerates solar, storage and biomethane projects, why permitting and grid issues continue to slow delivery in Italy, and how investors are navigating new rules, rising deadl
COP's Michele Schiavone on why Italy is primed to lead floating offshore wind commercialisation
In this episode, COP’s Michele Schiavone breaks down why Italy is primed for floating offshore wind and what it will take for the country to turn a vast early stage pipeline into real projects. The conversation explores the state of Italian offshore wind policy, the delay in national auctions, the progress of landmark projects such as Seven Seas Med, and the wider potential of floating wind across
Germany’s power plan pivot, the EU’s e-SAF push and the quiet force of export credit agencies
This week the team digs into Germany’s new power plant plan, the fast changing battery storage landscape, and what the latest grid data reveals about the scale of developer interest. We also break down the EU’s push to jump start sustainable aviation fuels and explore what is still missing to unlock real demand. In offshore wind we look at Poland’s first auction, GB Energy’s debut investment, and
R.Power Renewables’s Jakub Fedorowicz on why Poland’s battery storage market is ready for take-off
In this episode, host Maya sits down with Jakub Fedorowicz, Head of M&A at R.Power Renewables, to explore why Poland’s battery storage market is ready for take-off. Recorded at the Energy Storage Summit – Europe in Munich, the conversation delves into R.Power’s evolution from a solar developer to a multi-technology IPP, the country’s shifting regulatory landscape, grid access challenges and th
Estonia’s storage breakthrough, Hornsea’s mega deal & the Dutch auction flop
In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today, we talk about a first-of-its-kind financing for battery storage in Estonia, a clear sign of lenders’ confidence in storage-only revenues.In the UK, Ørsted’s 2.9 GW Hornsea 3 project gets a $6.5 billion boost from Apollo Infrastructure Funds, one of the largest equity investments ever made in renewable energy, reviving optimism in offshore wind.Pol
Ikigai’s Roberto Castiglioni on how storage will power Italy’s 2030 energy goals
In this episode, Leonard speaks with Roberto Castiglioni, co-founder and CEO of Ikigai Group, about how Italy’s storage market is evolving in the wake of the MACSE auction results. They discuss Ikigai’s 2.3GW battery partnership with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, the country’s goal to deploy up to 15GW of storage by 2030, and how long-duration and non-lithium technologies could transform Eur
ContourGlobal's Antonio Cammisecra: "renewables can't be stopped"
inspiratia sat down with Antonio Cammisecra, the chief executive of CountourGlobal, as the IPP gears up to celebrate its 20-year anniversary. Cammisecra walks us through the company’s history and its evolution towards clean energy transition.CountourGlobal began its life with a portfolio of gas assets but has since transitioned into one of fastest growing clean energy developer.Cammisecra outlines
MACSE’s low-price gamble, Europe’s offshore wind fatigue, Sweden’s green steel reckoning
We are back with an epsiode packed with news for you. 00:02:21 | Italy's MACSE auction — how 10 GWh of storage cleared at rock bottom prices, why Enel dropped a smaller unit, and what thin margins and grid timing mean for delivery and the next rounds.00:13:15 | Offshore Wind — UK’s permitting delays for the Five Estuaries, Outer Dowsing, and Morecambe wind farms; Poland’s push to fast-track i
Intesa Sanpaolo's Luca Matrone on the state of renewables financing
In this episode recorded live at our Investing in the Energy Transition event in Milan, inspiratia speaks with Luca Matrone, Global Head of Energy at Intesa Sanpaolo, about how Europe’s leading lenders are navigating a rapidly changing energy market. Maya and Luca discuss the bank’s global renewable strategy, the outlook for hydrogen and storage, and why Italy’s regulatory framework continues to a
Investing in renewables during Milan fashion week, MACSE results & France’s failed offshore tender
We are back to form with this week's episode of Energy Transition Today. We kick off the first part with a debrief of the key takeaways from inspiratia's annual Investing in Energy Transition Summit in Milan.In the news section we start with the breakdown of the much-awaited results of Italy's first battery storage tender. Then onto offshore wind tenders in France, from the semi-suc
Europe’s independence moment meets Poland’s wind deadlock
00:01:03 | Von der Leyen outlines a bold vision for Europe’s energy sovereignty, from battery manufacturing to grid upgrades and clean tech demand.00:10:32 | In Poland, a political clash over the 10H rule stalls onshore wind growth, leaving investors and the EU grappling with stalled ambitions.Reach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to ins
Trump's UK state visit, Europe's wind politics, Germany's "reality check"
00:02:02 | Trump’s state visit brings billions in AI and nuclear pledges to the UK, but questions remain over grid capacity and energy security. 00:09:49 | Meanwhile, Europe’s offshore wind sector faces political drama, from Dutch subsidies to French and Norwegian tender battles. 00:26:59 | We close with Germany’s stark reality check, where a new energy plan pits acceleration against austerity.Int
Offshore politicking, hydrogen hopes & banks rally behind UK's biggest battery
00:02:04 | Orsted’s courtroom push to restart Revolution Wind sets the tone as US permits wobble and Massachusetts projects face fresh scrutiny. We also unpack Lithuania’s fourth delay to its 700 MW auction and the EU’s new tripartite contracts bringing governments, developers and industry to the same table for offshore wind, grids and storage.00:14:57 | Back in Britain, Bluefield secures consent
Trump's offshore hitlist, France's hydrogen gold rush, and AI fast-track
This episode covers a stormy week for offshore wind in the US, contrasts it with South Korea’s public led auction wins and the UK’s late approval for the 1.5 GW Morgan project, then turns to France’s push to drill for natural gold hydrogen. We assess Shell’s decision to drop its Dutch biofuels plant and highlight CIP’s move on Finland’s largest biogas facility, before asking if Europe can repurpos
And it gets worse: Ørsted’s US woes deepen joined by US Wind and moral support from Equinor
Ørsted’s US troubles deepen with a massive rights issue and political headwinds, while the Danish giant also exits Scotland’s Salamander floating wind project. We cover the looming collapse of Maryland’s 2.2GW offshore scheme and Mitsubishi’s retreat from Japan offshore wind, alongside Germany’s pivot from Chinese turbines to Siemens. In storage, GreenGo unveils financing plans for its 250MW MACSE
Gresham Fund reloads, Google bets nuclear, Scotland floats 1GW
This week on Energy Transition Today: Gresham House reloads with a £240m refinancing, Sosteneo and Nuveen close fresh funds, and data centres from Texas to Finland drive record deals. We also look at Google’s nuclear PPA with Kairos and Equinix’s SMR bets, before closing with Scotland and France pushing floating wind to new milestones.Interested in tickets for our Milan event or the awards show? E
Death by a 1000 cuts: Ørsted share price plunge, Sumitomo offshore volte-face and France energy bill tug of war
In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today, we unpack a turbulent period for offshore wind and renewable energy policy across the world.We begin with Orsted’s plan to raise nearly €8 billion to fund its US offshore wind projects after investor pullback and a 30% share price drop, as the company signals plans to scale back in the US.In Estonia, Sumitomo has withdrawn from a joint offshore wi
A week of relentless pearl clutching: Failure of Germany’s offshore tender, death of hydrogen cars and signs of real trouble at Gore Street Storage Fund
In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today, we begin with latest goings on in the UK market with the half-hearted outrage at new delivery estimates for Sizewell C nuclear plant. We then delve into the latest developments from the ongoing row between the management of Gore Street Storage Fund and some of its investors.On to Germany with Vattenfall’s foray into the country’s onshore wind mark
Samuel L Jackson’s love for offshore wind, further revolt at Gore Street and EC’s lacklustre climate budget
In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today, we start with the most important energy transition news of the week, nay the year, actor Samuel L Jackson’s partnership with Vattenfall for seaweed crisps.We move on to financing updates over the past seven days, starting with an exclusive on Elements Green’s debt package for its 360MW battery project in the UK, Sonnedix’s €2 billion debt consolid
A major win for nuclear in Europe? While Equinor takes a $1bn hit on US offshore wind portfolio
In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today we start with a breakdown of major European nuclear news: the sale of equity stake and financing strategy for Sizewell C in the UK along with Bulgaria’s plans for expansion of its nuclear output.In the next part we discuss the debt package for Rezolv’s onshore wind farm in Romania, the sale of bp’s 1.7GW US onshore wind portfolio, Equinor’s offshor
Trump takes an axe to another offshore wind farm while UK codified concessions for the asset class
In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today we go over the four major financial closes announced during the course of last week: Cero’s £200m package for a solar trio in the UK, CityFibre’s £2.3bn deal for FTTH rollout, Osprey Charging’s £110m facility for EV charging networks and Iberdrola-Masdar JV’s £3.6bn deal for a 1.4GW offshore wind farm.Staying on the offshore wind theme we breakdown
Xlinks sacrificed at Sizewell C alter, Trumps ren attack passed into law + update on French and Dutch policy reforms
In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today, we begin with the latest update on the French energy infra bill and the likely outcomes for the proposal.Then on to the seemingly shocking downfall of the Xlinks project and how the outcome could have been linked to the UK Government’s Sizewell C pledge. In addition, the spate of announcements ahead of the UK – France Summit today [10 July 2025].A
France avoids renewables disaster and Xlinks dealt a blow by the UK gov
In this week's episode of energy transition today we discuss the outcome of the vote on France's controversial energy bill and what it means for the country's build out ambitions.In the UK, we breakdown the circumstances surrounding the government begging off support for the 11.5GW Xlinks project potentially threatening the imminent financial close on phase one.We also touch on Nort
UK reaffirms renewables pledge while France threatens to nuke its progress
In this week's episode of Energy Transition Today, the team breaks down the salient points of the UK's spending review and the related 10-year infrastructure strategy.Most notably, the proposal to expand the remit of the Clean Industry Bonus to subsidise onshore wind and hydrogen.Across the Channel, the French far-right has introduced a poison pill to an infrastructure bill that threaten
Financing European Renewables Summit debrief and more offshore wind chaos
In this week's episode of Energy Transition Today, the team summarises the key takeaways from inspiratia's Financing Renewables Summit 2025.We analyse the implications of the Iberian Peninsula blackout and how that has impacted the private sector's appetite for renewables in the region. We also go over the evolving risk profile and complex financing structures being developed to all
Batteries and long-duration storage as the tide turns on nuclear
In this week's episode of Energy Transition Today, we discuss the latest updates surrounding Ofgem's Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) tender. With the deadline for submissions now closed, what's next for the auction and what are the key dates to keep in your diaries?We also explore the latest news in the nuclear sector, with the UK's government coming out in full support of
Politics vs Policy: the struggle for clarity and how it can hinder the energy transition
In this week's episode of Energy Transition Today, we discuss the dramatic collapse of the Dutch government and its implications for the country's offshore wind push.We also review the UK's Allocation Round 7 and the reasons behind why market expectations for this process may not align with reality. In a similar vein, why some of the provisions under the country's inaugural cap
Glimmer of hope for European renewables as Trump threatens to derail progress in US
In this episode, the team breaks down the positive developments for renewables in Europe, from Equinor JVs' €6bn debt package for its offshore wind duo in Poland to Sweden ratifying the bill that will guarantee subsidies for new nuclear plants.We also go over Royal London's acquisition of Dalmore Capital and Grenergy's battery storage ambition in Europe.Checking in on the other side
Hydrogen and offshore wind: highs and lows, mostly lows
In this episode, the team analyses the prominent hydrogen and offshore wind developments in the first half of May. We go over the grant award under European Commission's second hydrogen bank auction which also included a provision for the use of hydrogen derivative as bunker fuel, a first under this mechanism.In not so positive news for the sector, hydrogen refuelling stations operator Hynion
Targets vs Reality: Shaping tomorrow’s energy markets
In this episode, the team breaks down a turbulent few weeks for clean energy development. From Orsted pulling the plug on supply chain contracts for Hornsea 4, to Statkraft’s suspension of new green hydrogen developments. Yet Spain bucks the trend, doubling down with ambitious targets. We assess whether that ambition can turn into delivery.We also take a deep dive into the UK’s energy market refor
What happened to Spain's grid?
This week, we unpack a dramatic week for the Iberian energy system. On 28 April, Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France were plunged into darkness by a massive grid failure, affecting millions of people. We investigate what went wrong.We then turn to Spain’s hydrogen sector, where a new offshore pilot project and a national support scheme suggest the momentum for renewable hydrogen is retur
Hype and hard truths: Energy storage and hydrogen in Europe
In this episode, we cover the latest developments in hydrogen, energy storage, and grid infrastructure across the UK and Europe.We begin with a focus on hydrogen, examining new project acquisitions, financial restructuring efforts, and updates from the UK government's consultations. We then reflect on key takeaways from our recent Energy Storage Summit, where industry participants debated the
Batteries, bills and backlogs
In this week's episode, we delve into the fast-evolving landscape of battery energy storage systems (BESS) ahead of inspiratia’s Energy Storage Summit on 27 March in London, from Italy’s long-delayed but now-confirmed MACSE Auctions to the latest UK capacity market results.We also bring you an update on the UK's Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) cap-and-floor scheme details released by
Tomorrow's Leaders: Insights from Davos
In this special bonus episode of Energy Transition Today, we launch our new Tomorrow’s Leaders series with two young voices shaping the future of sustainability: Leonard Walton and Teo Hasecic.Leo and Theo have already made an impact on the international stage, recently speaking at Davos 2025 about the energy transition, sustainability, and the role of new technologies. In this episode, they share
Major resets and a new offshore manufacturing strategy
This week we break down bp's strategic pivot away from renewables, as the energy major scales back green investments in favour of oil and gas. What does this mean for the energy transition and the wider renewables market?We examine the UK's evolving Contracts for Difference scheme, ahead of the launch of Allocation Round 7. We also take a closer look at the new Clean Industry Bonus—desig
Bluefield: A new value-add strategy for renewables
In this episode, we sit down with Giovanni Terranova, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Bluefield Group, and Jonathan Selwyn, Managing Director of Bluefield Development. They share insights into the company's evolution from a solar-focused investment manager to a fully integrated renewable energy platform spanning solar, wind, and battery storage.We explore the shifting investment landscape
The future of sustainable investing
As companies scale back their renewable energy targets and investors reassess their sustainability strategies, we ask how relevant ESG is in 2025. We also dive into major financial closes in the offshore wind sector, including the Inch Cape project in the UK and Poland's Baltica 2, before exploring the Baltic states' historic grid switchover from Russia to Europe. Plus, we discuss the bo
America's energy emergency
In this episode, the team unpacks the impact of President Trump’s return to office on the energy transition, including the suspension of funding for renewable projects under the Inflation Reduction Act and a broader rollback of Biden-era climate policies. We ask what this and other policy shifts will mean for 2025 and beyond. We dive into more US news, including Kona Energy’s ambitious battery en
Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Jaroslava Korpanec
In this episode, Viola sits down with Jaroslava Korpanec, Partner and Head of Central and Eastern Europe Energy Infrastructure at Actis, to discuss the role of investment in driving the energy transition. Korpanec shares her insights into Actis's legacy in renewable energy development across emerging markets, focusing on the opportunities and challenges in Central and Eastern Europe.The conve
Decarbonising 2025: Batteries, carbon capture, and SAF
In this episode, we dive into the latest developments shaping the energy landscape in 2025. We unpack Scotland’s ambitious battery energy storage projects, including two major new initiatives by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. We delve into the evolving role of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in the race for net-zero air travel and explore how the UK and EU SAF mandates are driving innovatio
inspiratia meets: TLT
In this episode, we speak with TLT’s Future Energy Team to discuss how the UK can create a zero carbon grid. Together, we explore the pressing challenges facing the UK’s grid infrastructure, including grid connection delays, rising costs, and the urgent need for reforms to meet decarbonisation targets by 2030 and 2050. The discussion highlights innovative solutions such as hybrid generation, priva
Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Alice Cajani
In this episode, Viola is joined by Alice Cajani, Global Director of Energy Management at Enfinity Global, for a comprehensive discussion on the evolving landscape of renewable energy and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Cajani shares insights into Enfinity Global’s journey from its foundation in 2019 to becoming a global leader with a portfolio exceeding 26GW of renewable projects across key mar
Emerging markets and trends from 2024
In this episode, we delve into the latest developments shaping the global energy transition. We discuss updates from Eastern Europe, focusing on Serbia, Romania, and Azerbaijan, and analyse the evolving dynamics of Poland’s renewable market. We also cover updates on hydrogen projects in the Nordics and discuss the challenges hindering hydrogen progress in the UK, one year after the first hydrogen
Tenders, award winners, and long-duration storage
In this episode, we dive into the latest developments across the energy transition landscape. From wind tenders in Lithuania, France, and Romania to new funding mechanisms for renewable hydrogen across Europe.We highlight the winners from the 2024 Europe Energy Transition Awards, recognising the standout deals and companies from across the market. Finally, we discuss the UK government's ambit
Energy geopolitics
In this episode, we delve into key events currently shaping the global energy landscape. We start with an update on COP 29 in Azerbaijan, highlighting its emphasis on climate finance and the new international carbon credit market. Against this backdrop, we analyse the implications of Donald Trump's re-election on US energy policies and the potential repercussions for global climate commitment
Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Michele Schiavone
In this episode, Viola is joined by Michele Schiavone, Market Director for Italy at Copenhagen Offshore Partners and Divento, to explore Italy’s evolving offshore wind sector, especially the growth of floating wind technology. Schiavone delves into Copenhagen Offshore Partners’ role within the Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners family and discusses the strategic opportunities in Italy's offsh
Changing tides: The UK Budget's new direction
In this episode, we break down the UK Autumn Budget and unpack its impact on the energy sector, from new tax hikes to extended windfall levies. We explore how the Chanellors' new fiscal rules could fundamentally change the UK's investment environment. We also put the spotlight on the future of tidal energy in the UK, discussing why some projects are surging forward while others face setb
Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Tami Miguens
In this episode, Viola welcomes Tami Miguens, Director of Software Engineering at Eavor Technologies, to explore cutting-edge advancements in geothermal energy. Miguens delves into the mechanics and mission behind Eavor's innovative "Eavor-Loop" system, a pioneering closed-loop geothermal technology capable of delivering clean, local, and base-load energy almost anywhere on the plan
UK investment week
In this episode, we provide a comprehensive analysis of this week's UK Investment Summit and the major announcements that came out of it. We bring you the latest on the rebranding of the UK Infrastructure Bank into the much-anticipated National Wealth Fund and its implications for infrastructure and energy transition projects. Key topics include the billions in new funding commitment and sect
inspiratia meets: cQuant
In this first episode of our new podcast series, inspiratia meets, we welcome Pierre Lebon, Director of Analytics at cQuant, for an insightful discussion on the critical role data analytics plays in the energy sector. Pierre, with over 20 years of experience in asset valuation, risk management, and portfolio optimisation, shares how cQuant's advanced analytics platform helps clients navigate
Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Gareth Dauley
In this episode, Viola is joined by Gareth Dauley, chief executive officer of KOE Group and co-founder of the non-profit IntoNetZero. Gareth discusses his work in bridging the skills gap in the energy sector, promoting diversity, and fostering entrepreneurship through IntoNetZero. Dauley reflects on his journey with KOE Group and the trends affecting the renewable and battery storage space. From
A cascade of CfDs
In this episode, we dive into the latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction results from the UK's AR6 round. After a disappointing AR5 with no new offshore wind projects, AR6 saw a resurgence, with 9.6GW of renewable capacity awarded. We also bring you the latest on the German onshore and solar wind tenders. These sectors continue to grow, but is Germany keeping pace with its ambitious ta
Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Francesco Cacciabue
In this episode, Viola is joined by Francesco Cacciabue, Global Head of Clean Energy Investment at Nuveen Infrastructure. They discuss the company’s recent rebranding and its strategic implications for clean energy, infrastructure debt, and digital infrastructure investments. Cacciabue provides an overview of how Nuveen Infrastructure is navigating the evolving energy transition landscape. He expl
The Inflation Reduction Act: Two years on
After a summer break, we return to dive into the latest developments in the energy transition sector. We discuss the UK's evolving planning regime under the new government and its implications for renewable projects, as well as significant updates from the offshore wind sector in Poland. We provide an in-depth analysis of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the US, examining its impact on th
Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Jan-Peter Müller
In this episode, Viola sits down with Jan-Peter Müller, Managing Director and Global Head of Energy & Mobility at BayernLB. Their conversation delves into the critical role of financing in the decarbonisation of the transport sector and how BayernLB is positioning itself at the forefront of this transition.Müller outlines BayernLB's strategic approach to supporting the decarbonisation of
Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Lisa McDermott
In this episode, Viola sits down with Lisa McDermott, Managing Director of Energy Transition Project Financing at ABN AMRO. Their conversation explores how the bank emerged in its modern form with a strong focus on both the energy transition and the European region. McDermott highlights ABN AMRO's unique entry into project financing renewables via offshore wind and talks us through the bank&a
Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Vimal Vallabh
In this episode, Viola sits down with Vimal Vallabh, partner and global head of energy at Morrison. Their conversation explores Morrison's evolution from a New Zealand-based fund manager to one with a global scope in the renewable energy sector. Vallabh discusses the firm's strategic shift towards renewables and its current view on offshore wind, energy storage, and the broader implicati
The election week post-mortem
In this episode, we delve into the latest updates in the energy sector following a week of significant political events. We explore Dominion Energy's acquisition of offshore wind rights in the US and highlight the mixed outcomes of recent offshore wind auctions in Estonia. We also provide an in-depth analysis of the recent UK and French elections, examining how the Labour Party's victory
Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Sarah Merrick
In this episode, Viola sits down with Sarah Merrick, founder and CEO of Ripple Energy. Ripple Energy enables individuals to collectively own large-scale wind farms and solar parks through a cooperative model, providing savings on electricity bills. Merrick discusses the company's unique approach, its development since 2017, and the challenges faced in engaging with developers and consumers. S
Energy storage and grid stability
Today we delve into the key highlights and discussions from inspiratia's recent Energy Storage Summit 2024. We explore the evolving landscape of energy storage, touching on critical topics such as financing challenges, the role of battery energy storage in grid stability, and emerging trends in co-location and long-duration storage. We also bring you an update on Germany's ambitious grid
Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Julian Gerstner
In this episode, Viola speaks with Julian Gerstner, Head of Storage EMEA and APAC at BayWa. Gerstner provides an in-depth overview of BayWa's strategy in the energy storage sector, focusing on its expansion, and highlights the unique opportunities and challenges in the market.Gerstner explores current market trends, including the saturation of ancillary services and newly emerging revenue str
The elections special
In this episode, we delve into the recent elections across the world and their implications for the energy transition. Join us as we explore the election outcomes in the European Union, Switzerland, and Mexico. We also take a look at what will shape the newly called French election.And it's manifesto week in the UK. We delve into the plans of the UK's main parties, unpacking what a chang
Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Alex Wilson
In this episode, Viola speaks with Alex Wilson, Managing Director and European Head of Corporate Structured Finance at CIBC Capital Markets. Alex gives a thorough overview of CIBC's European corporate banking strategy, highlighting its focus on energy, infrastructure, natural resources, and technology. He discusses the significant uptick in CIBC's structured finance activities, its stron
France ups the ante: The promise of floating wind
In this episode, we delve into France's latest efforts to bolster its offshore wind sector following the historic awarding of Europe's first commercial floating wind CfD. We present an analysis of Germany's EV market, which, unfortunately, is behind in public adoption. We also bring you the latest news on Brookfield's bid to takeover renewables developer Neoen. And finally, th
Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Chris Williams
In this episode, Viola welcomes Chris Williams, Managing Director, Head of Project Finance, London, and Global Offshore Wind at LBBW. Chris shares insights from his extensive experience in project finance, focusing on the evolving landscape of the offshore wind sector. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the challenges and opportunities in the offshore wind sector, with a particul
Fuelling the future: Nuclear vs. Hydrogen
This week, we bring you updates from two of the market's most forward-looking segments, nuclear and hydrogen. We assess the UK's nuclear ambitions and ask whether there's hope for an SMR breakthrough, as well as a focus on the winners of the first European Hydrogen Bank auction process. We also bring you the latest on inspiratia's event series, breakthroughs in the long-awaited
