Currents
Currents is a podcast published by Norton Rose Fulbright that features in-depth discussions on the latest developments in project finance. The podcast is hosted by partner Todd Alexander, who interviews key business leaders and policy makers to investigate important trends affecting the energy and infrastructure space.
Latest episodes
Apr 7, 2025 • 17min
Ep292: Tariff Impact on the Infrastructure Sector
Stefan Reisinger, Norton Rose Fulbright partner, joins us to discuss the newly imposed tariffs and how they may affect the infrastructure industry.
Apr 3, 2025 • 26min
Ep291: Not Science-Fiction: How Reflect Orbital is Creating Sunlight at Night
Ally DeGunther, vice president of strategy for Reflect Orbital, joins us to discuss the company’s development of technology that uses satellites to reflect sunlight after dark, and how this technology could be applied.
Mar 27, 2025 • 25min
Ep290: New Solutions in Energy Storage
Rob Piconi, CEO of Energy Vault, joins host Todd Alexander to discuss the energy storage market and novel storage solutions that Energy Vault has been working on.
Mar 18, 2025 • 21min
Ep289: Challenges of Greenfield Solar Development in 2025
Vitaly Lee, EVP and Chief Development Officer of Qcells, joins us to discuss the outlook of greenfield solar development in 2025, the M&A market outlook, and more.
Mar 13, 2025 • 11min
Ep288: MicroGrids: A Piece of the Energy Supply Puzzle
Kirk Edelman, CEO of SolMicroGrid, joins us to discuss microgrids, their benefits, how they can be deployed, and more.
Mar 6, 2025 • 16min
Ep287: ETCH’s Clean Hydrogen and Decarbonization Process
Katie Ellet, CEO of ETCH, joins us to discuss ETCH’s process for decarbonizing natural gas to produce clean hydrogen and solid carbon.
Feb 27, 2025 • 27min
Ep286: Sustainability Roundtable’s Reverse Auction Procurement System
Jim Boyle, CEO of Sustainability Roundtable Inc., joins us to discuss the reverse auction procurement process system Sustainability Roundtable has developed where companies and municipalities can incentivize the development of new renewable energy projects.
Feb 20, 2025 • 24min
Ep285: Community Solar in Urban Environments
Jared Haines, CEO of Catalyze, joins us to discuss the community solar development process and success Catalyze has had in the New York community solar market.
Feb 13, 2025 • 24min
Ep284: How Water-Based Batteries Can Be A Solution For Energy Storage
Eugene Beh, CEO of Quino Energy, discusses the innovative world of water-based batteries and their potential to revolutionize energy storage. He likens their operation to a car's fuel system, making complex technology relatable. Eugene highlights the cost-efficiency and environmental safety of these batteries compared to traditional lithium-ion ones. He also shares insights on transforming oil tanks into energy solutions, emphasizing scalability and efficiency. Finally, he reflects on his journey from academia to startup, underscoring the challenges of innovation and funding.
Feb 6, 2025 • 24min
Ep283: What is Carbon Upcycling?
Apoorv Sinha, CEO of Carbon Upcycling, discusses his company's innovative methods for transforming industrial carbon emissions into valuable materials like cement and plastics. He highlights the mineralization process and its role in reducing carbon footprints. The conversation dives into advancements in sustainable practices within the cement industry and the economic benefits of low-carbon solutions, such as using coal ash. Sinha also explores broader applications of carbon upcycling technologies and their potential impact on emissions reduction in heavy industries.
