Best Inspiratia Podcasts (2024)

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Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Gareth Dauley 32:55

4d ago32:55

32:55

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 affecti…

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A cascade of CfDs 29:36

11d ago29:36

29:36

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 …

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Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Francesco Cacciabue 37:57

18d ago37:57

37:57

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…

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The Inflation Reduction Act: Two years on 25:47

25d ago25:47

25:47

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 Ac…

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Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Jan-Peter Müller 30:19

1M ago30:19

30:19

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 appr…

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Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Lisa McDermott 41:43

2M ago41:43

41:43

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 …

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Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Vimal Vallabh 35:56

2M ago35:56

35:56

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, e…

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The election week post-mortem 36:22

3M ago36:22

36:22

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, …

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Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Sarah Merrick 41:01

3M ago41:01

41:01

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…

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Energy storage and grid stability 32:36

3M ago32:36

32:36

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 y…

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Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Julian Gerstner 35:31

3M ago35:31

35:31

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. Gerstner explores current market trends, including the saturation of anc…

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The elections special 37:15

4M ago37:15

37:15

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. And it's manifesto week in the UK. We delve into the plans of the …

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Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Alex Wilson 23:14

4M ago23:14

23:14

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 …

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France ups the ante: The promise of floating wind 33:21

4M ago33:21

33:21

In this episode, we delve into France's latest efforts to bolster its offshore wind sector following the historic awarding of Europe's first commercial floating wind CfD. We present an analysis of Germany's EV market, which, unfortunately, is behind in public adoption. We also bring you the latest news on Brookfield's bid to takeover renewables dev…

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Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Chris Williams 32:47

4M ago32:47

32:47

In this episode, Viola welcomes Chris Williams, Managing Director, Head of Project Finance, London, and Global Offshore Wind at LBBW. Chris shares insights from his extensive experience in project finance, focusing on the evolving landscape of the offshore wind sector. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the challenges and opportun…

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Fuelling the future: Nuclear vs. Hydrogen 36:41

5M ago36:41

36:41

This week, we bring you updates from two of the market's most forward-looking segments, nuclear and hydrogen. We assess the UK's nuclear ambitions and ask whether there's hope for an SMR breakthrough, as well as a focus on the winners of the first European Hydrogen Bank auction process. We also bring you the latest on inspiratia's event series, bre…

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Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Adrien Pinsard 33:43

5M ago33:43

33:43

In this episode, Viola welcomes Adrien Pinsard, CEO and Founder of Telis Energy Group, a green energy development platform backed by The Carlyle Group. In this episode, Adrian shares insights from his 18 years in the sector and explains how Telis' decentralised model is designed to enhance local energy transitions across Europe. The conversation de…

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Tenders and planning: What is the proper role for governments? 28:48

5M ago28:48

28:48

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 syste…

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The overcapacity challenge: Managing energy markets 35:43

6M ago35:43

35:43

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 cou…

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Decarbonising transport: From motorways to runways 29:50

6M ago29:50

29:50

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 elect…

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Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Neil Brown 42:47

6M ago42:47

42:47

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…

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Wind, solar, and batteries: Europe's competitive evolution 38:46

6M ago38:46

38:46

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 Europ…

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Europe's solar dilemma: Bottlenecks and bright sides 28:57

7M ago28:57

28:57

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 wi…

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Budgets within budgets 31:34

7M ago31:34

31:34

In this episode, we dissect the UK's 2024 Spring Budget. With big updates on nuclear progress, auction timelines and a host of new money for different DESNZ programmes, we unpick the implications for the country's future energy sector. With over £1 billion now committed to the process, we examine all of the latest updates regarding the Contracts fo…

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PPA insights and new tender highlights 33:40

7M ago33:40

33:40

In this episode, we delve into the evolving landscape of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in Europe, focusing on the comprehensive European PPA Report 2023, highlighting a record-breaking 14.13GW capacity procured through 198 deals. We dig into the report's findings, including the rise in popularity of virtual and cross-border PPAs, the crucial rol…

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Approaching the hydrogen horizon 35:10

7M ago35:10

35:10

In this episode, we delve deep into the rapidly evolving hydrogen sector, exploring key developments across Europe, the UK, and the US. We begin by examining the European Commission's recent €6.9 billion state aid approval and the latest developments in the hydrogen bank auction process, comparing these efforts to the Danish PtX tender outcomes. In…

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Who is leading the energy transition? 26:48

8M ago26:48

26:48

In this episode, we start by taking a look at Hy24's second fund, a €500 million initiative focused on hydrogen technology manufacturing. Then, at the new of the West Wind project in Orkney being approved, promising a 2GW capacity wind farm that could significantly impact Scotland's renewable energy landscape. Next, we journey to the US, discussing…

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What a week: Europe's troublesome transition 34:13

8M ago34:13

34:13

In this episode, we explore pivotal developments in Europe's renewable energy sector, including the acquisition of a solar portfolio in Ireland by Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust and the strategic changes in renewable energy investments by Orsted following a challenging few months. We also examine hydrogen initiatives, including Germany's s…

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Offshore breakthroughs and the future of EV charging 28:12

8M ago28:12

28:12

In this episode, we explore Mirova's first close on the MET6 fund and Romania's first 2GW CfD scheme, which is currently delayed as it awaits EU approvals, and the UK government's controversial decision to exclude onshore wind projects from being considered 'nationally significant infrastructure projects'. In the offshore space, we cover New York's…

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This year is make or break for hydrogen 36:51

8M ago36:51

36:51

In this week's episode, we start with key takeaways from our recent networking event in collaboration with Squire Patton Boggs, where market experts gathered to share an overview of the hydrogen industry's current landscape, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in technology, finance, and regulatory aspects. Our news team presents an exclu…

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Megaprojects, major acquisitions, and political risk 32:40

9M ago32:40

32:40

In this week's episode, we delve into the proposed Great North Road Solar Park in Nottinghamshire, where Elements Green has initiated consultations for its £1 billion, 800MW solar and battery energy storage project. We cover the massive news of BlackRock's cash and shares acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners, in a deal valued at $12.5 bill…

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New Year's Revolution: Hornsea, SunZia, and beyond 30:22

9M ago30:22

30:22

In this episode, we discuss the $11.05 billion debt package for one of the largest green infrastructure projects in US history, Pattern Energy Group's SunZia Wind and Transmission projects. We also take a look at Corre Energy's Green Hydrogen Hub project in Denmark, an initiative in long-duration energy storage, Mulilo Energy's participation in Sou…

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Good COP or bad COP? 36:42

10M ago36:42

36:42

In this episode, we delve into the results of the UK's first hydrogen CfD, HAR1, where 11 winners have a total electrolyser capacity of 125MW — with an ambitious timeline targeting FID by 2024 and operational status by 2025. We then shift focus to Estonia's burgeoning offshore wind sector, highlighting the 1.4GW Liivi 2 area, where a joint venture …

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New look, new direction, new year 33:37

10M ago33:37

33:37

In this episode, we bring you the full story of inspiratia's rebrand and the launch of our new website. This marks a milestone for us with a renewed focus on becoming the energy transition specialist. The rebranding emphasises our commitment to informing, influencing, and inspiring our audience through innovative, educational, and advocacy-driven c…

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Tenders, funds and nuclear setbacks 23:41

10M ago23:41

23:41

In this episode, we delve into the critical updates in the global offshore wind energy sector. Leading with Norway's recent strides, we examine the shortlisted bidders for the Sørlige Nordsjø II offshore tender, announced by the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy. We also scrutinise why Danish developer Orsted has announced its withdrawal f…

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Financing the energy transition - with SMBC 35:05

11M ago35:05

35:05

Welcome to the newly rebranded "Energy Transition Today", formerly known as The Joint Venture podcast. As we unveil our new identity, complete with a fresh logo, a revamped website, and a redefined mission, our core objective remains steadfast: to provide you with the most comprehensive news, analysis, and data in the energy and infrastructure indu…

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The oncoming EV trade war 33:24

11M ago33:24

33:24

In this episode, we cover Orsted, which this week announced the shelving of two major US offshore wind projects in New Jersey, as well as a new joint venture with Eversource. We also discuss the Danish PtX tender, illuminating the competitive landscape of green hydrogen production and the frontrunners poised to redefine Denmark's renewable energy s…

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The green skills crisis 42:55

11M ago42:55

42:55

In this episode, we are joined by Chris Claydon, the CEO of JTL, a leader in skills training within the engineering and construction sectors. Chris provides an insightful perspective on the green skills gap that hampers the UK's energy transition efforts. The interview delves into the challenges and solutions in skilling up the existing workforce, …

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Lessons learnt from Energy Storage 2023 29:51

12M ago29:51

29:51

In this week's news, we examine Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners' two new funds and bring you updates from their Jeonnam I offshore wind project in Korea. In the M&A space, we discuss I Squared Capital's announcements of its major investment into Absolute Energy and Axpo's acquisition of a Finnish onshore wind farm. In the geothermal sector, we d…

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Europe Energy Transition Awards 2023 29:10

12M ago29:10

29:10

In this week's episode, we bring you a special preview of inspiraita's upcoming Europe Energy Transition Awards. We are joined by special guest Genna Boyle, last year's recipient of inspiratia's 'Remember the Name' award and current director at Gridcog for the UK and Europe. Genna tells us about her transformative year and shares valuable insights …

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Battery profits and the new carbon tax 30:07

12M ago30:07

30:07

In this episode, we explore why DIF Capital Partners is divesting its significant renewable assets in Australia. Meanwhile, Community Windpower halts its 308MW onshore wind farm project in Scotland, citing increased construction costs and the UK's windfall tax as pivotal factors making the project commercially unviable. In the policy arena, we exam…

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Europe's boom and bust solar paradox 28:24

1y ago28:24

28:24

In this episode, we delve into some of the challenges facing Europe's solar sector. Despite optimism with installations exceeding expectations, there are growing concerns about the sustainability of this growth. A warning letter from SolarPower Europe to the European Commission has raised alarm bells, cautioning against the threat posed by inexpens…

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Behind the scenes on successful battery financing 36:53

1y ago36:53

36:53

In the run-up to inspiratia's Energy Storage Summit, the Joint Venture podcast is bringing you a taste of the key discussion points that will shape the agenda. Viola Caon, inspiratia's head of content, sits down with some of the market's top energy storage experts to discuss recent successes and how very far this sector can still go. Moderator: Vio…

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Time to update the CfD 55:08

1y ago55:08

55:08

The team looks over the past week of news in the energy industry and gives its views on some big market trends - joined by special guest Jake Tudge corporate affairs director at National Gas In this episode, we delve into the startling outcome of the UK government's fifth CfD allocation round (AR5), which garnered zero bids for large-scale offshore…

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A week of acquisitions and our new Energy Transition series 28:41

1y ago28:41

28:41

In this episode, we delve into the recent acquisition of DIF Capital Partners by CVC, a European private equity group. Will the deal strengthen DIF's growth prospects and global reach? We also explore Qualitas Energy's refinancing of the Mula photovoltaic solar plant in Spain, the restructuring of the Tees Renewable Energy Plant, and many more key …

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Europe's new Green Deal and the UK grid amnesty 34:09

1y ago34:09

34:09

In this week's episode, we explore key developments in the European renewable energy sector. We delve into European Energy's ambitious 115MW solar project in Latvia, Northvolt's recent fundraising success, and examine The Renewables Infrastructure Group's strategic sale of its ageing Irish wind farms to Statkraft. We also cover updates to EDF Energ…

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Getting EV charging over the line and closing the green skills gap 30:45

1y ago30:45

30:45

The Joint Venture: inspiratia insights The team look over the past week of news and give their views on market trends in the energy sector In this week's episode, we explore several pivotal developments in the energy sector. We delve into the European Investment Bank's financing of PGE Group's Baltica offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. We discus…

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Floating wind milestones and the Germany question 29:45

1y ago29:45

29:45

The Joint Venture: inspiratia insights The team look over the past week of news and give their views on market trends in the energy sector In this week's episode, we spotlight Blackstone's monumental close of its BGREEN III fund at $7.1 billion (£5.59bn €6.53bn), marking it as the largest energy transition private credit fund to date. Simultaneousl…

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North Sea developments and Chinese deflation 28:56

1y ago28:56

28:56

The Joint Venture: inspiratia insights The team look over the past week of news and give their views on market trends in the energy sector In the news this week, we explore UtsiraVIND Consortium's expansion, with heavyweights like KANSAI and Ingka Investments stepping into the Norwegian floating wind sector development. We shine a spotlight on Lumi…

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The new energy agenda, and Vattenfall's challenging week 31:23

1y ago31:23

31:23

The Joint Venture: inspiratia insights The team look over the past week of news and give their views on market trends in the energy sector In returning episode, we kick off a new series by bringing you up to date on several exclusive stories secured by inspiratia over the summer. This includes, from the world of funds, details on Macquarie's Green …

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