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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 of the pond, we analyse the implications of US President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" and the detrimental impact it will have on the renewables sector if passed into law.Hosted by:Maya Chavvakula – Head of NewsAshkenaz A.L. – Senior ReporterMathilde Dorbessan – Junior ReporterReach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratia Interested in tickets for one of our events? Email conferences@inspiratia.com or buy them directly on our website.Listen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

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's Swedish subsidiary filed for bankruptcy citing challenging market conditions.Staying in the region, the team breaks down the future of the offshore wind sector in Sweden and the potential for the re-launched floating offshore wind tender in Norway.We also go over the reasons behind Netherlands' decision to reduce the target capacity for its upcoming offshore wind tender and round off the discussion with the Equinor's offshore wind woes in the US.Hosted by:Maya Chavvakula – Head of NewsNatalie Bannerman – Senior ReporterMathilde Dorbessan – Junior ReporterReach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratiaListen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers.Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.Reach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratia Interested in tickets for one of our events? Email conferences@inspiratia.com or buy them directly on our website.Listen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

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 reform. Zonal pricing remains one of REMA’s most contentious proposals. We explore lessons from Sweden and Norway, the industrial stakes, and what the transition could mean for the grid, consumers, and developers alike.Also in the episode, updates on the Clean Industry Bonus and offshore wind support, a £1.35bn grid investment from Scottish Power, and a look at the UK’s steel crisis and the path to green steel.Hosted by:Oliver Carr - Head of Data AnalysisAishwarya Harsure - Analyst Mathilde Dorbessan - Junior ReporterReach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratia Interested in tickets for one of our events? Email conferences@inspiratia.com or buy them directly on our website.Listen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

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 returning. We also unpack updates from Germany’s solar and hydrogen sectors, with auction results and new grants on the way.Finally, we examine the implications of Germany’s new CDU-led coalition, set to take office under Friedrich Merz. What will this mean for the country’s climate targets, hydrogen priorities, and controversial policies on nuclear and heating? Will the new government reset Germany’s energy diplomacy on the European stage?Plus: Insight on what to expect at the Financing European Renewables Summit in Madrid this June.Reach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratia Interested in tickets for one of our events? Email conferences@inspiratia.com or buy them directly on our website.Listen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

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 effectiveness of tender-led versus merchant market models. Drawing on comparisons between the UK, Germany, and Italy, we explore how different markets are attracting investment and securing long-term revenues for battery storage projects.Finally, we examine the state of the UK’s grid infrastructure, including recent planning approvals, new funding mechanisms, and regulatory reforms. Hosted by:Oliver Carr - Head of Data AnalysisAishwarya Harsure - Analyst Natalie Bannerman - Senior ReporterReach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratia Interested in tickets for one of our events? Email conferences@inspiratia.com or buy them directly on our website.Listen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

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 Ofgem and DESNZ, and dive into the UK’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill, asking what it means for unlocking grid connections and streamlining major project approvals.Register for the Energy Storage Summit hereHosted by:Oliver Carr - Head of Data AnalysisAishwarya Harsure - Analyst Ashkenaz A.L. - Senior ReporterReach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratia Interested in tickets for one of our events? Email conferences@inspiratia.com or buy them directly on our website.Listen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

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 their insights on their journey into the energy transition space, the evolving role of young leaders in shaping climate policy and energy finance, and key takeaways from Davos, including optimism in green innovation despite global political shiftsWe discuss the perspective of the young people who will inherit the climate crisis and what major innovations in AI and sustainable agriculture mean for the future of energy.Join us at inspiratia’s Energy Storage Summit on 27th March, where industry leaders will explore the future of energy storage, financing, and innovation in the energy transition. Hosted by: Oliver Carr - Head of Data Analysis, inspiratia Guests:Leonard WaltonTeo HasecicReach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratia Interested in tickets for one of our events? Email conferences@inspiratia.com or buy them directly on our website.Listen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

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—designed to boost UK manufacturing—and whether it provides real value for offshore wind developers or just adds more complexity.Plus, major deals in the energy sector, including Brookfield's acquisition of National Grid's US renewables platform, Greenscale's new data centre development in Northern Ireland, and a deep dive into London's ambitious £1 billion district heating project that could transform Westminster's energy infrastructure.Hosted by:Oliver Carr - Head of Data AnalysisNatalie Bannerman - Senior ReporterReach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratia Interested in tickets for one of our events? Email conferences@inspiratia.com or buy them directly on our website.Listen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

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 in renewables, the increasing role of private debt, and the challenges and opportunities of project development in a rapidly changing market. Terranova and Selwyn discuss their approach to repowering and revamping existing assets, financing models for battery storage, and the complexities of integrating energy storage into established sites.Hosted by:Oliver Carr - Head of Data AnalysisGuests: Giovanni Terranova, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Bluefield Group,Jonathan Selwyn, Managing Director of Bluefield DevelopmentReach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratia Interested in tickets for one of our events? Email conferences@inspiratia.com or buy them directly on our website.Listen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

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 booming AI data centre sector and its implications for renewable energy demand. Hosted by:Hosted by:Oliver Carr - Head of Data AnalysisAishwarya Harsure - Analyst Ashkenaz A.L. - Senior ReporterReach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratia Interested in tickets for one of our events? Email conferences@inspiratia.com or buy them directly on our website.Listen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.