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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 ambitious cap-and-floor mechanism for long-duration energy storage, bringing you an in-depth analysis of the emerging technologies that are included.Reach out to us at: [email protected]
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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 commitments.
Additionally, we discuss Sweden's unexpected rejection of offshore wind projects due to national security reasons. We also explore the UK's introduction of the Clean Industry Bonus, designed to enhance sustainable practices within renewable energy supply chains.
The episode concludes with an in-depth look at the recent slowdown in the European heat pump market, investigating the factors behind the decline and the resulting challenges for meeting the EU's decarbonisation goals.
Oliver Carr - Head of Data AnalysisAishwarya Harsure - Analyst
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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 offshore wind market.
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The conversation highlights regulatory advancements and examines the market dynamics, challenges, and international appeal of Italy’s power sector. This insightful conversation offers a comprehensive look at the future of Italy's offshore wind industry amidst global energy transition trends.
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Michele Schiavone - Market Director for Italy, Copenhagen Offshore Partners and DiventoReach out to us at: [email protected]
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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.
Oliver Carr - Head of Data AnalysisAishwarya Harsure - Analyst
We also put the spotlight on the future of tidal energy in the UK, discussing why some projects are surging forward while others face setbacks. Finally, we dive into the hydrogen market’s challenges as major players like bp and Shell scale back projects amid rising costs and policy shifts.
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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 planet.
Miguens explains how cloud-based solutions can support scalability and accessibility, positioning geothermal as a key player in the global push for net-zero targets.Reach out to us at: [email protected]
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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 sectors such as carbon capture, decarbonised industry, and gigafactories.
Oliver Carr - Head of Data AnalysisNicholas Davies - Managing DirectorAshkenaz A.L. - Reporter
We dive into the latest investments in data centres, offshore wind, and fast-charging EV infrastructure, alongside a critical discussion on the EV sector’s challenges.
We also share insights from our recent industry event in Milan, Investing in the Energy Transition, touching on topics like biofuels, floating offshore wind, and battery energy storage, while hinting at our upcoming 2025 event series.
Finally, we look at the UK's newly proposed cap-and-floor scheme for long-duration energy storage, highlighting future technologies and upcoming projects in this evolving space.
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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 the complexities of the energy transition.
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Pierre delves into key trends shaping the industry, including negative energy prices, the rise of battery energy storage, and the increasing importance of ESG targets.
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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.
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Dauley reflects on his journey with KOE Group and the trends affecting the renewable and battery storage space. From the macroeconomic environment affecting renewable energy to the pressure from data centres on grid capacity and the role of battery storage as a crucial stabiliser in a volatile market.
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Gareth Dauley - Chief Executive Officer of KOE Group, Co-founder of IntoNetZeroReach out to us at: [email protected]
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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 targets?
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Later in the episode, we discuss the slowing pace of the e-methanol market in Europe despite its potential to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors.
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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.
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Cacciabue provides an overview of how Nuveen Infrastructure is navigating the evolving energy transition landscape. He explains their approach to proven technologies like solar and wind, as well as their cautious entry into emerging areas such as floating offshore wind and hydrogen. The conversation also touches on macroeconomic challenges, including inflation and geopolitical uncertainty, and how these are shaping the infrastructure investment landscape.
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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.
Oliver Carr - Head of Data AnalysisMaya Chavvakula - News EditorAishwarya Harsure - Analyst
We provide an in-depth analysis of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the US, examining its impact on the renewable market and global investment patterns. And finally, we highlight the US's first floating offshore wind farm research lease and what it means for the future direction of the sector.
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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.
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Müller outlines BayernLB's strategic approach to supporting the decarbonisation of transport, starting with the bank’s restructuring to best reflect the markets in which it operates. Müller shares his insights on how BayernLB is navigating market risks, and how the wider debt landscape is impacting the energy transition.
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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.
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McDermott highlights ABN AMRO's unique entry into project financing renewables via offshore wind and talks us through the bank's rationale for expanding into new spaces, such as the hydrogen sector and what support mechanisms from governments make these projects more appealing.
McDermott concludes by giving her view on how banks should best deal with merchant risk in the projects they back, and gives us her view on how the sector will evolve in the near future.
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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 implications of energy transition.
Vallabh offers unique insights into the challenges and opportunities within the renewable energy landscape, including the impacts of regulatory changes and the need for government action to mitigate investment risks. This conversation delves into Morrison’s contributions to a net-zero future and examines the evolving global market dynamics in the renewable energy sector.
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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 in the UK and the unexpected win of France's left-wing party, NFP, will impact energy transition policies in both countries.
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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.
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Merrick discusses the company's unique approach, its development since 2017, and the challenges faced in engaging with developers and consumers. She highlights the importance of consumer involvement in the energy transition, Ripple’s plans for international expansion, and how the election results could be a game-changer for the cooperative ownership model.
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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.
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We also bring you an update on Germany's ambitious grid expansion plans and the regulatory landscape shaping the future of renewable integration.
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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.
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Gerstner explores current market trends, including the saturation of ancillary services and newly emerging revenue streams. We also address the critical role of regulatory frameworks in driving storage investments and the necessity of integrating storage to support renewable energy expansion.
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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.
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And it's manifesto week in the UK. We delve into the plans of the UK's main parties, unpacking what a change of government could mean for the transition.
Also in this episode, we unpack the latest news from the Netherlands and Germany's offshore wind tenders.
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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 strong relationships with North American sponsors, and its growing position in European markets.
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Alex also delves into current market trends, emphasising the abundant liquidity in the energy and infrastructure sectors and the rising importance of greenfield financing and capital restructuring. He addresses the challenges and opportunities in financing the energy transition, including the critical role of low-carbon technologies especially energy storage.
Additionally, Alex shares his view on the growing role of private credit in infrastructure debt markets, the significance of critical minerals in the energy transition, and the pressing need for improved grid connectivity to support renewable energy expansion.
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