Best Inspiratia Podcasts (2024)

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inspiratia meets: cQuant 27:39

21d ago27:39

27:39

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 advanc…

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Energy Policy with Your Favorite Professor starring Marco Dell’Aquila, Co-founder & Chairman of Power Capital and Inspiratia 1:03:04

19d ago1:03:04

1:03:04

The EAH team sits down with power pioneer Marco Dell’Aquila, Patient Zero of the hydrogen bug. Under his tutelage, Andrew Leedom, Patrick Molloy and Chris Jackson were motivated to launch their successful and rewarding careers in hydrogen. Alicia Eastman has also found inspiration and an excellent lunch time raconteur. About Marco Dell’Aquila: Marc…

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Changing tides: The UK Budget's new direction 32:17

1h ago32:17

32:17

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 ar…

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Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Tami Miguens 27:13

5d ago27:13

27:13

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…

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UK investment week 34:46

12d ago34:46

34:46

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 th…

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Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Gareth Dauley 32:55

1M 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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Driving the Green Transformation through Innovation & Cooperation with Miguel Ángel López Borrego, CEO of thyssenkrupp AG and thyssenkrupp Decarbon Technologies 54:37

1M ago54:37

54:37

EAH spoke with Miguel, after a little over a year in the CEO post, to understand where the group is heading. He describes his plans for the Company and in particular, the DeCarbon Technologies Group, which is working with many important partners to accelerate emissions elimination innovation. About Miguel López Borrego: Miguel began his professiona…

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A cascade of CfDs 29:36

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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From Vision to Reality: Producing Sustainable Molecules with Gene Gebolys, World Energy Founder & CEO 55:12

3M ago55:12

55:12

The team sits down with Gene Gebolys CEO and founder of World Energy to discuss his and World Energy's journey to producing sustainable fuels and their plans in the hydrogen space. About Gene Gebolys: Gene Gebolys is the founder and CEO of World Energy. For over 25 years, World Energy has been at the forefront of commercializing renewable fuels and…

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Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Lisa McDermott 41:43

3M 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

4M 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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Nuclear-enabled Hydrogen at Port of Belledune with Rishi Jain, MD of Cross River Infrastructure Partners 51:35

4M ago51:35

51:35

The team sits down with Rishi Jain to discuss Cross River’s marquee wind, hydro, nuclear, hydrogen, ammonia project in the revitalized heavy industrial Port of Belledune, New Brunswick, Canada. About Rishi Jain: Rishi is a Partner and Managing Director at Cross River Infrastructure Partners. He leads the hydrogen and nuclear business development ac…

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The election week post-mortem 36:22

4M 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

4M 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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Optimizing the Capital Stack with Bart White, EMEA Head of Energy Structured Finance at Santander Corporate and Investment Banking 46:53

4M ago46:53

46:53

Co-hosts Chris Jackson and Alicia Eastman had the pleasure to interview Bart White of Santander Corporate and Investment Banking (SCIB). The discussion was mostly regarding optimizing different bespoke tools to accelerate the energy transition with some case examples provided by Bart. After the interview, Patrick Molloy stepped in to unpack and dis…

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Energy storage and grid stability 32:36

4M 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

5M 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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Alfa Laval Inside with Tue Johannessen, Alfa Laval VP Strategy & Partnerships, Electrolyzer & Fuel Cell Technologies 56:43

5M ago56:43

56:43

Co-hosts Patrick Molloy, Chris Jackson, and Alicia Eastman speak with Alfa Laval’s Tue Johannessen about the company’s role in the energy transition, and more specifically about involvement in hard-to-abate sectors where hydrogen is a key building block, as well as how a new Business Unit for Electrolyzer & Fuel Cell Technologies will help bend the…

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The elections special 37:15

5M 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

5M 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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Topsoe on Top with CEO Roeland Baan 48:31

5M ago48:31

48:31

Patrick Malloy, Alicia Eastman, and Chris Jackson speak with Topsoe CEO Roeland Baan about new technologies and new projects, leveraging his expansive background and the assets of an 84 year old science and innovation institution, to tackle climate change. About Roeland Baan: Roeland joined Topsoe as President and CEO in 2020 with a clear focus on …

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

5M 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

5M 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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“State of the Union” with EAH Hosts 54:40

6M ago54:40

54:40

This week’s episode is a discussion between EAH hosts Patrick Molloy, Alicia Eastman, and Chris Jackson. The team cover the current status of hydrogen regulation, innovation, financing, markets, and consolidation. Hanging over most conversations in the decarbonization or future fuels space, is the perpetual question: When will investors actually st…

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Fuelling the future: Nuclear vs. Hydrogen 36:41

6M 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

6M 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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Tools of Trade with Jan Haizmann of ZETA 1:03:34

6M ago1:03:34

1:03:34

This week, the EAH team speaks with Jan Haizmann, one of the founders of the Zero Emissions Traders Alliance (ZETA) and an energy trading veteran expanding the enabling market tools and structures in Europe to the MENA region in order to facilitate exchange with the global market for net zero energy carriers like hydrogen and derivatives. About Jan…

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

6M 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 Next Step in Decarbonization with Adamo Screnci, Vice President and Board Member of NextChem 45:32

7M ago45:32

45:32

This week Alicia and Patrick speak with Adamo Screnci from NextChem. About Adamo: Adamo is Vice President of Sustainable Technology Solutions at NextChem, where he has coordinated several mergers and acquisitions involving extensive intellectual property and related patents. Previously, Adamo was Vice President of the newly created Clean Hydrogen B…

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The overcapacity challenge: Managing energy markets 35:43

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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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What’s Next for Hydrogen with Frank Wouters, Chairman of MENA Hydrogen Alliance & Director of the EU MED-GEM Network 1:04:14

7M ago1:04:14

1:04:14

Recently, the team has the pleasure of speaking with Frank Wouters, a true visionary in hydrogen as well as the untapped potential of deserts. Chris Jackson, Alicia Eastman, and Patrick Molloy delve into some timely topics including offsets and the Zero Emissions Trading Alliance (ZETA) as well as the newly funded EU MED-GEM Network. About Frank Wo…

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Decarbonizing Shipping with Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary General of the IMO 44:07

7M ago44:07

44:07

On this episode of EAH, Patrick Molloy, Alicia Eastman, and Chris Jackson are delighted to speak with Arsenio Dominguez, the newly appointed Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Recorded before the highly successful MEPC81, Arsenio describes his vision for the IMO and his confidence in solutions that will reduce emiss…

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

8M 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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