Joining the conversation are Maia Mesanger and Jameson McLennan, both sustainable finance analysts at BloombergNEF. They dive into the EU's recent rollback of sustainable reporting regulations, sparking concerns over transparency and investment in climate initiatives. The duo also discusses the competitive tensions with the US and the proactive steps being taken by the Asia Pacific region. Their insights shed light on the challenges small businesses face under new regulations and the urgent need for clearer policies to support sustainable finance in a shifting global landscape.

Southeast Asia is an up-and-coming player in the energy transition. As the region’s production capacity has grown, so have its exports of key clean-power technologies. Within Southeast Asia, favorable policy has encouraged the growth of cheap renewable energy and electric vehicle adoption. Yet recent US tariffs and aid cuts have had an impact. Just how damaging have they been, and can better regional cooperation help mitigate the fallout? On today’s show, Dana Perkins is joined by Shantanu Jaiswal, BNEF’s head of India and Southeast Asia research, and analyst Felix Kosasih, to discuss some of BNEF’s recent research including “US Climate Fund Withdrawal Imperils Indonesia’s Transition” and “Southeast Asia in Short: Energy Storage, Net Zero Push”. Complementary BNEF research on the trends driving the transition to a lower-carbon economy can be found at BNEF<GO> on the Bloomberg Terminal or on bnef.com Links to research notes from this episode: Southeast Asia in Short: Energy Storage, Net-Zero Push - https://www.bnef.com/insights/35639 US Climate Fund Withdrawal Imperils Indonesia’s Transition - https://www.bnef.com/shorts/ssqqiot0g1kw00?context=eyJxIjoic2luZ2Fwb3JlIiwiY29udGVudFR5cGUiOiJzaG9ydCIsInJlZ2lvbiI6W10sInNlY3RvciI6W10sImF1dGhvciI6W119 Net Zero Transition: Opportunities for Vietnam - https://www.bnef.com/insights/35529?context=eyJxIjoib3Bwb3J0dW5pdGllcyBmb3IgdmlldG5hbSIsImNvbnRlbnRUeXBlIjoiaW5zaWdodCIsInJlZ2lvbiI6W10sInNlY3RvciI6W10sImF1dGhvciI6W10sImluc2lnaHQtdHlwZSI6W119 Southeast Asia and Energy: Things to Watch in 2025 - https://www.bnef.com/insights/35745?context=eyJxIjoic2hhbnRhbnUiLCJjb250ZW50VHlwZSI6Imluc2lnaHQiLCJyZWdpb24iOltdLCJzZWN0b3IiOltdLCJhdXRob3IiOltdLCJpbnNpZ2h0LXR5cGUiOltdfQ==See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephanie Diaz, a BNEF technology analyst specializing in water management, joins Dana Perkins to tackle the urgent issue of global water stress. They explore how rising demand from industries and agriculture impacts water supply, discussing solutions like innovative desalination techniques and strategies for leak reduction. The conversation dives into the health risks posed by PFAS, or 'forever chemicals', and the importance of advanced water purification technologies. Together, they envision a future where tech plays a pivotal role in sustainable water management.

Join Amar Vasdev, a senior associate at BNEF specializing in energy economics, and Martin Tengler, head of hydrogen research at BNEF, as they dive into the dynamic world of clean power. They highlight record-low costs of electricity from solar and wind while discussing hydrogen's unique position amidst these trends. Their conversation reveals the impact of geopolitical factors on hydrogen production, investment shifts, and the future of renewable energy economics, challenging listeners to rethink cost assessment in the evolving energy landscape.

Mark Daly, head of technology and innovation at BloombergNEF, guides a panel featuring notable guests. Steven Carlini from Schneider Electric discusses cutting-edge cooling solutions for energy-hungry data centers. Will Conkling of Google shares insights on renewable energy procurement strategies. Kleber Costa from AES Corporation addresses the challenges of growth in data centers. Lastly, Darwesh Singh from Bolt Graphics talks about GPU advancements that boost efficiency. They unpack how the rising demands from AI are reshaping energy management in this tech landscape.

Meredith Annex, Head of Clean Power at BNEF, brings her expertise to discuss the groundbreaking $2 trillion investment in the energy transition. She highlights the dominance of solar energy and the critical shift towards power grid and energy storage investments. The podcast delves into the contrasting trends in onshore and offshore wind, the emergence of small modular reactors in nuclear energy, and the underrated significance of heat pumps in decarbonizing sectors. It's a vital listen for anyone interested in the future of clean energy!

In this discussion, weather analysts Jess Hicks and Willa Tobin from BNEF explore how shifting weather patterns profoundly affect commodities and infrastructure. They dive into the economic fallout from extreme weather events, including heatwaves and droughts, and their implications for energy production. The duo also highlights innovative weather modeling techniques that could predict future trends. Additionally, they discuss the rising costs tied to climate chaos, including natural gas demand and the financial tools used to manage these risks.

Banks are still spending less money on low-carbon solutions than on fossil-fuel projects. At last count, the energy supply ratio for bank financing was just 0.89 cents of low-carbon spend for every $1 spent on fossil fuels. That’s an improvement over previous years, but with a ratio of 4:1 by 2030 required to meet a 1.5C climate scenario, the world is still a long way from hitting that target. On today’s show, Tom Rowlands-Rees is joined by analyst Trina White, a member of BNEF’s sustainable finance team, to discuss the third annual Energy Supply Investment and Banking Ratios”. Together they discuss worldwide and local trends in energy financing, which banks have the highest energy financing ratios, and why the average ratio is still below 1:1 even though global clean energy investment has hit a new record and surpassed fossil-fuel financing for the first time. Complementary BNEF research on the trends driving the transition to a lower-carbon economy can be found at BNEF<GO> on the Bloomberg Terminal or on bnef.com Links to research notes from this episode: Third Annual Energy Supply Investment and Banking Ratios - https://www.bnef.com/insights/35765See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chinese wind turbine makers are expanding their global footprint at an impressive rate. Leading manufacturers like Goldwind, Envision, Mingyang and Windey are exporting their turbines at a significant discount to Western incumbents, undercutting their rivals and establishing themselves in developing economies and emerging markets. Yet while the volume of their orders has risen, significant barriers to entry remain, including low brand awareness, a limited track record outside of China and political risks that are raising red flags for buyers, lenders and insurers. So just how large is the threat these Chinese manufacturers pose to established Western companies? On today’s show, Tom Rowlands-Rees is joined by Oliver Metcalfe, BloombergNEF’s Head of Wind, to discuss the note “China Wind Turbine Export Update: Momentum Builds”. Complementary BNEF research on the trends driving the transition to a lower-carbon economy can be found at BNEF<GO> on the Bloomberg Terminal or on bnef.com Links to research notes from this episode: China Wind Turbine Export Update: Momentum Builds - https://www.bnef.com/insights/35671/viewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pietro Radoia, a solar specialist at BloombergNEF, and Ryan Loughead, a sustainable finance analyst, discuss the intriguing shift of clean energy companies from public markets to private hands. They dive into the soaring valuations of these firms and the impact of rising energy demands fueled by data centers. The conversation highlights the potential of private equity as a stable funding source amid fluctuating public valuations. Key challenges like grid connection bottlenecks are addressed, showcasing the urgency for tailored financing strategies in the clean energy transition.