Energy Transition Today

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.

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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.

Hosted by:

• Oliver Carr - Head of Data Analysis
• Aishwarya 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. 

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. 

Hosted by:

• Viola Caon - Head of Content, inspiratia 

Guest:

• Michele Schiavone - Market Director for Italy, Copenhagen Offshore Partners and Divento

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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. 

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. 

Hosted by:

• Oliver Carr - Head of Data Analysis
• Aishwarya Harsure - Analyst 

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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. 

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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.
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. 

Hosted by:

• Oliver Carr - Head of Data Analysis
• Nicholas Davies - Managing Director
• Ashkenaz A.L. - Reporter

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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.

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. 

Hosted by:

• Viola Caon - Head of Content, inspiratia 

Guest:

• Pierre Lebon - Director of Analytics, cQuant

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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. 

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. 

Hosted by:

• Viola Caon - Head of Content, inspiratia 

Guest:

• Gareth Dauley -  Chief Executive Officer of KOE Group, Co-founder of IntoNetZero 

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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? 

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. 

Hosted by:

• Oliver Carr - Head of Data Analysis
• Viola Caon - Head of Content
• Aishwarya Harsure - Analyst 

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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. 

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.

Hosted by:

• Viola Caon - Head of Content, inspiratia 

Guest:

• Francesco Cacciabue - Global Head of Clean Energy Investments, Nuveen Infrastructure

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