Energy Transition Today

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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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. 
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.

Hosted by:

• Oliver Carr - Head of Data Analysis
• Maya Chavvakula - News Editor
• Aishwarya Harsure - Analyst 

[Note: This episode was recorded on 29/8/2024]

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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.

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. 

Hosted by:

• Viola Caon - Head of Content, inspiratia 

Guest:

• Jan-Peter Müller, Managing Director and Global Head of Energy & Mobility at BayernLB

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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. 

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. 

Hosted by:

• Viola Caon - Head of Content, inspiratia 

Guest:

• Lisa McDermott, Managing Director of Energy Transition Project Financing, ABN AMRO 

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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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• Viola Caon - Head of Content, inspiratia 

Guest:

• Vimal Vallabh, partner and global head of energy at Morrison

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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. 

Hosted by:

Oliver Carr - Head of Data Analysis
Maya Chavvakula - News Editor

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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. 

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. 

Hosted by:

• Viola Caon - Head of Content, inspiratia 

Guest: 

• Sarah Merrick - Founder and CEO, Ripple Energy

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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. 

We also bring you an update on Germany's ambitious grid expansion plans and the regulatory landscape shaping the future of renewable integration. 

Hosted by:

• Viola Caon - Head of Content
• Dila Cebeci Smith - Senior Analyst

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