What does it really take to scale the energy transition - from hype to hard infrastructure?

In this episode of See Beyond, Mika Tienhaara sits down with Jeremiah Dutton from InnoEnergy to unpack why the future isn’t just about breakthrough technologies - but about building ecosystems, managing risk, and re-industrializing Europe. From carbon capture to e-fuels, this is a grounded look at how big ideas become real-world impact.

Top 5 Learnings & Conclusions

* Scaling = Collaboration, not competitionLarge energy transition projects only work when multiple industrial players collaborate to share risk and align value chains.

* The Nordics have structural advantagesStrong grids, access to low-cost green energy, and CO₂ storage capacity make the region a leading hub for energy-intensive transition projects.

* Hype cycles hide real opportunitiesWhile hydrogen hype cooled, sectors like aviation e-fuels—and electrification—remain critical and underappreciated.

* This is industrial, not digital scalingEnergy transition projects are long-term, capital-intensive, and infrastructure-heavy—requiring patience, realism, thorough de-risking and strong partnerships.

* Transparency builds credibility and progressSuccess depends on honest communication about risks, timelines, and dependencies—especially in first-of-a-kind (FOAK) projects driven by regulation and evolving markets.

Tune in to hear practical insights from the frontline of climate tech and industrial scale-up.

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/Mika, the creator and host of the See Beyond show

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