103 episodes
Energy Transition Today inspiratia
-
- News
Energy Transition Today, previously known as the Joint Venture Podcast, covers all aspects of the Energy Transition. From up-to-date information on the latest deals in the market to probing analysis of policy, technology, and financial trends. We bring you insightful interviews with key market players alongside the frank opinions of our market experts.
-
Tenders and planning: What is the proper role for governments?
In this episode, we delve into the UK hydrogen allocation round's latest milestone and then examine the EU's efforts to bolster its hydrogen economy through the European Hydrogen Bank. Next, we turn to offshore wind, where we bring you the latest updates on both the UK's and New York's tender processes. Finally, we zoom into the UK's planning system and discuss how the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects system, is hindering rather than assisting renewable developments.
Hosted by:
Oliver Carr - Head of Data AnalysisMaya Chavvakula - News Editor Dila Cebeci Smith - Senior AnalystReach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.com
Find all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratia
Listen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers.
Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise
©2024 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. -
The overcapacity challenge: Managing energy markets
In this episode, we delve into many of the issues facing today's energy transition and discuss the solutions. In Europe, we bring you the latest on Lithuania's undersubscribed offshore wind tender process. We also highlight the rapid growth of the Spanish solar market in recent years, and pick out the key players, as seen in inspiratia's latest country focus report.
While solar in Europe is booming, we further explore some of the consequences of overcapacity production and its impact on the trading relations between the EU, the US and China. We also bring you exclusive research on one of the most promising tools on the horizon for grid management, the Virtual Power Plant.
Hosted by:
Oliver Carr - Lead AnalystViola Caon - Head of ContentDila Cebeci Smith - Senior AnalystReach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.com
Find all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratia
Listen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers.
Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise
©2024 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. -
Decarbonising transport: From motorways to runways
In this episode, we explore key developments across the transport and energy sectors, from the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure to pioneering zero-emission aviation. We also discuss the evolving roles of batteries, new data centres, and an intriguing debt consolidation.
In this episode, we look at the recent uptick in the electric vehicle charging market, highlighting moves from Macquarie Capital and Italian forecourt owner IP. We also explore the innovative financing models reshaping public transport, with a focus on Rock Rail and Aviva Capital Partners’ initiative, Rock Road making moves into zero-emission busses.
In addition, we examine the significant role of batteries in the global energy transition, focusing on the shift from traditional lithium-ion batteries to alternative technologies like solid-state and sodium-ion.
In the realm of aviation, we assess the potential of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) to mitigate the environmental impact of air travel. With insights into the integration of SAFs with existing fuel systems and the pivotal role of government and private investments.
Finally, the spotlight falls on Amazon Web Services' venture into establishing a hyperscale data centre in Ennis, Ireland. And we wrap up by taking a close look at Neoen's strategic consolidation of its debt across various renewable assets in Australia.
Submissions are now open for the Europe Energy Transition Awards 2024. The deadline for submission is 4 May.
Find out more about our next industry event: Financing European Renewables, 16 May.
Hosted by:
Oliver Carr - Head of Data AnalysisMaya Chavvakula - News Editor Dila Cebeci Smith - Senior AnalystReach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.com
Find all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratia
Listen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers.
Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise
©2024 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. -
Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Neil Brown
In this first special episode of a new series, Viola welcomes Neil Brown, head of capital formation at Low Carbon, for a thought-provoking discussion on the forefront of the energy transition.
The conversation delves into the critical challenges and opportunities facing the industry as it moves towards a net zero future.
With Low Carbon’s extensive experience in the solar and wind sectors, we delve into the financing of traditional renewables, how to meet the needs of a 'just transition’, and the promising markets and technologies poised to make significant contributions to the energy transition.
We also discuss the impact of the post-Covid-19 fundraising environment and how it shapes the trajectory towards achieving a sustainable, low-carbon economy. Neil sheds light on the broader implications of supply chain challenges and the strategic moves Low Carbon is making to navigate these waters.
Hosted by:
Viola Caon - Head of Content, inspiratia Guest:
Neil Brown - Head of Capital Formation, Low Carbon Reach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.com
Find all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratia
Listen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers.
Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise
©2024 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. -
Wind, solar, and batteries: Europe's competitive evolution
In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of renewable energy's latest developments in Europe. Starting off with Norway's first offshore wind tender, which saw The Ventyr JV between Parkwind, Ingka Investments and NorSea being awarded the development mandate for the 1.5GW Sørlige Nordsjø II. We take the opportunity to take a driven look at Europe's offshore wind sector.
Next, we turn to the solar industry, where we dissect a series of tender announcements across Europe, including the French Ministry of Ecological Transition's solar results, and Romania's first solar and onshore CfD auction. We also look at announcements from Sonnedix on a ten-project portfolio and examine new solar commitments from the EIB.
Digging into this, we take a look at how Europe's solar manufacturing sector is holding up in the face of stiff competition from China.
Also on this episode, we dive deep into the market dynamics of battery energy storage in Europe and discuss the challenges of unrealised revenue models.
Finally, turning to the UK's second REMA consultation, we address the pros of regional pricing but also how it could leave stranded assets in the UK's most promising renewable sites.
Hosted by:
Oliver Carr - Lead AnalystViola Caon - Head of ContentDila Cebeci Smith - Senior AnalystReach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.com
Find all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratia
Listen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers.
Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise
©2024 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. -
Europe's solar dilemma: Bottlenecks and bright sides
In this episode, we discuss the current state and future prospects of the solar energy sector in Europe, underscored by significant developments, challenges, and strategic shifts.
We begin with a closer look at X-ELIO's recent financial closure of its 123MWp solar portfolio in Spain, and then on to Romania's launch of its first solar and onshore wind contract for difference (CfD) tariff auction with €3 billion of state aid scheme approved by the European Commission. We also bring you the latest on France and Germany's solar tender results.
We also delve into prominent solar manufacturer Meyer Burger's strategic retreat from the European market. We unpack the reasons for this decision, place it in the context of the shifting picture of global supply chains and critical minerals, and discuss its potential impact on the market.
We also explore Norway's stance in combating climate change through its sixth licensing round for exploring seabed acreage for carbon capture and storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.
Also on this episode, we bring you inspiratia's latest county-focused analysis, unpacking key data points around the Finnish renewables market.
Finally, in a week that has seen the UK government commit to more natural gas infrastructure, just as it announces the second consultation on REMA, we discuss the difficulties of balancing energy security and sustainability.
Hosted by:
Oliver Carr - Lead AnalystAishwarya Harsure - Reporter Reach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.com
Find all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratia
Listen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers.
Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise
©2024 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.