Τα καλύτερα Energy Transition podcast (2025)

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2025 in review: nuclear's return, wartime wind, and Polish progress 41:51

5h ago41:51

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This end of year episode of Energy Transition Today dives into our energy transition highlights of 2025. Maya, Dan, and Leonard explore nuclear’s renewed momentum, the extraordinary progress of Ukraine’s Tyligulska wind farm built during active conflict, and the rapid rise of Poland and the wider CEE region as emerging hubs for renewables and batte…

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[Episode #264] – History of the Transition in South Africa 25:58

9d ago25:58

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South Africa has earned a reputation for having an old, backward, and unreliable electricity system more dependent on coal than any other country with a similarly sized economy. With an aging fleet of coal-fired power plants owned by a century-old utility that has actively resisted the energy transition, its grid is ripe for modernization. South Af…

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From air gaps to zero-trust: Building cyber-physical resilience in the modern grid 16:22

11d ago16:22

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Send us a text Zero-trust, device identity and cyber-physical resilience are now essential for securing modern energy grids. In this episode, CGI’s Andrea Grad speaks with PHYSEC CEO Prof. Dr. Christian Zenger about protecting OT, IoT, smart meters, substations and distributed energy resources (DERs) at scale. They also examine how regulations such…

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FIVE-E’s Valentina Mercati on how private equity can accelerate the energy transition 31:34

7d ago31:34

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This episode features Valentina Mercati, the chief executive of FIVE-E Italy, who shares how private equity is reshaping early stage renewable development in one of Europes most complex markets. We explore how private equity accelerates solar, storage and biomethane projects, why permitting and grid issues continue to slow delivery in Italy, and ho…

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COP's Michele Schiavone on why Italy is primed to lead floating offshore wind commercialisation 38:20

14d ago38:20

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In this episode, COP’s Michele Schiavone breaks down why Italy is primed for floating offshore wind and what it will take for the country to turn a vast early stage pipeline into real projects. The conversation explores the state of Italian offshore wind policy, the delay in national auctions, the progress of landmark projects such as Seven Seas Me…

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Germany’s power plan pivot, the EU’s e-SAF push and the quiet force of export credit agencies 44:20

21d ago44:20

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This week the team digs into Germany’s new power plant plan, the fast changing battery storage landscape, and what the latest grid data reveals about the scale of developer interest. We also break down the EU’s push to jump start sustainable aviation fuels and explore what is still missing to unlock real demand. In offshore wind we look at Poland’s…

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[Episode #263] – The Role of Distribution Utilities 19:24

23d ago19:24

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What is the role of distribution utilities in the energy transition? Consider this paradox: Marc England, CEO of Australian distribution utility Ausgrid, has two batteries at his home but no solar panels. Instead, he buys grid power at 5 cents per kilowatt-hour during midday solar surplus, stores it, and then sells it back to the grid when prices a…

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From models to meshes: Building trust, balance and resilience in AI for energy and utilities 16:11

25d ago16:11

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Send us a text Energy & utilities leaders: move beyond AI pilots. CGI’s Peter Warren and Frédéric Miskawi show how small, quantized on-device models, edge robotics, and digital triplets drive real-time decisions on rigs and grids—while cutting cost and carbon. Get a pragmatic playbook: multi-model architectures, “healthy paranoia” against bias, and…

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R.Power Renewables’s Jakub Fedorowicz on why Poland’s battery storage market is ready for take-off 28:36

28d ago28:36

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In this episode, host Maya sits down with Jakub Fedorowicz, Head of M&A at R.Power Renewables, to explore why Poland’s battery storage market is ready for take-off. Recorded at the Energy Storage Summit – Europe in Munich, the conversation delves into R.Power’s evolution from a solar developer to a multi-technology IPP, the country’s shifting regul…

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Estonia’s storage breakthrough, Hornsea’s mega deal & the Dutch auction flop 26:18

1M ago26:18

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In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today, we talk about a first-of-its-kind financing for battery storage in Estonia, a clear sign of lenders’ confidence in storage-only revenues. In the UK, Ørsted’s 2.9 GW Hornsea 3 project gets a $6.5 billion boost from Apollo Infrastructure Funds, one of the largest equity investments ever made in renew…

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[Episode #262] – All Transitions are Local 19:36

1M ago19:36

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Successful energy transition projects are not one-size-fits-all. They are attuned to the local needs of their communities, and allow community priorities to shape resilience, affordability, and equity outcomes. In today’s conversation, Nadia Ahmad, Professor of Law at Barry University in Florida, shares findings from a three-year study of clean ene…

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Energy Policy in Motion: What DOE Section 403 Instruction to FERC Means for Data Center Power Supply 50:26

1M ago50:26

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DOE Secretary Wright’s Federal Power Act Section 403 direction to FERC calls for a sea-change in the way large energy users — especially data centers — interconnect to the power grid. In the ninth episode of Accelerating Energy, host and Sidley partner Ken Irvin is joined by colleagues Terence Healey, a partner in Sidley’s Energy practice, and Pete…

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Ikigai’s Roberto Castiglioni on how storage will power Italy’s 2030 energy goals 37:19

1M ago37:19

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In this episode, Leonard speaks with Roberto Castiglioni, co-founder and CEO of Ikigai Group, about how Italy’s storage market is evolving in the wake of the MACSE auction results. They discuss Ikigai’s 2.3GW battery partnership with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, the country’s goal to deploy up to 15GW of storage by 2030, and how long-duratio…

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ContourGlobal's Antonio Cammisecra: "renewables can't be stopped" 46:46

2M ago46:46

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inspiratia sat down with Antonio Cammisecra, the chief executive of CountourGlobal, as the IPP gears up to celebrate its 20-year anniversary. Cammisecra walks us through the company’s history and its evolution towards clean energy transition. CountourGlobal began its life with a portfolio of gas assets but has since transitioned into one of fastest…

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[Episode #261] – The Case Against Climate Doom 26:40

2M ago26:40

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Recent headlines may create the impression that the energy transition is slowing down, struggling against headwinds, and failing to make the requisite progress against our climate targets. But the reality is that there is enormous progress being made against the climate change challenge, especially if you step back a bit from the daily news flow an…

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From pilots to performance: Accelerating AI value in energy and utilities 12:53

2M ago12:53

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Send us a text How can energy and utilities move from AI pilots to measurable performance? CGI’s Peter Warren and Frédéric Miskawi explore how AI-led software acceleration, smarter data use, and the right algorithms drive rapid ROI, resilience, and business value. Tune in to learn how to turn experimentation into sustainable AI success. Visit our E…

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MACSE’s low-price gamble, Europe’s offshore wind fatigue, Sweden’s green steel reckoning 40:47

2M ago40:47

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We are back with an epsiode packed with news for you. 00:02:21 | Italy's MACSE auction — how 10 GWh of storage cleared at rock bottom prices, why Enel dropped a smaller unit, and what thin margins and grid timing mean for delivery and the next rounds. 00:13:15 | Offshore Wind — UK’s permitting delays for the Five Estuaries, Outer Dowsing, and Morec…

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Intesa Sanpaolo's Luca Matrone on the state of renewables financing 15:54

2M ago15:54

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In this episode recorded live at our Investing in the Energy Transition event in Milan, inspiratia speaks with Luca Matrone, Global Head of Energy at Intesa Sanpaolo, about how Europe’s leading lenders are navigating a rapidly changing energy market. Maya and Luca discuss the bank’s global renewable strategy, the outlook for hydrogen and storage, a…

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[Episode #260] – China Energy Transition Review 2025 22:42

2M ago22:42

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Over the past decade, China has transformed from a heavily coal-fired country to the undisputed global leader in the energy transition. The pace keeps accelerating: In April 2025 alone, China installed more solar than Australia has in its entire history. By 2030, as little as one-seventh of China’s projected spare solar manufacturing capacity could…

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Deal Disruption or Market Opportunity? The Impact of Texas Senate Bill 6 on Project Finance 31:01

2M ago31:01

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Investing in renewables during Milan fashion week, MACSE results & France’s failed offshore tender 34:45

2M ago34:45

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We are back to form with this week's episode of Energy Transition Today. We kick off the first part with a debrief of the key takeaways from inspiratia's annual Investing in Energy Transition Summit in Milan. In the news section we start with the breakdown of the much-awaited results of Italy's first battery storage tender. Then onto offshore wind …

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Africa Minigrids Program: Global Women in Clean Energy Episode 1 36:35

2M ago36:35

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Valentina Guido, Senior Associate at RMI, joins as guest host on this episode of The Energy Talk podcast recorded in Kampala, Uganda during the Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) in 2025. We discuss the Global Women in Clean Energy Fellowship program that recently launched its first cohort in Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Zambia. This episode also incl…

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Digitally powered, transition ready: Building future-fit energy systems 11:16

2M ago11:16

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Send us a text How can energy companies stay resilient today while preparing for tomorrow? Frank Schmidt, CGI’s Vice-President for Global Energy, joins host Angelina Bakshi to discuss hybrid portfolios, digital intelligence, and hydrogen strategies that drive resilience and ROI in a volatile market. Visit our Energy Transition Talks page…

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Europe’s independence moment meets Poland’s wind deadlock 30:23

3M ago30:23

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00:01:03 | Von der Leyen outlines a bold vision for Europe’s energy sovereignty, from battery manufacturing to grid upgrades and clean tech demand. 00:10:32 | In Poland, a political clash over the 10H rule stalls onshore wind growth, leaving investors and the EU grappling with stalled ambitions. Reach out to us at: [email protected] Find all …

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[Episode #259] – 10th Anniversary: New Marching Orders 29:39

3M ago29:39

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For our 10th anniversary, we reflect on our work so far, and consider what the next ten years might require. Whereas we spent the past decade focusing on techno-economic subjects, like explaining climate science and climate policy, and showing that energy transition technologies are practical and affordable, the next decade is likely to be far more…

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Trump's UK state visit, Europe's wind politics, Germany's "reality check" 35:51

3M ago35:51

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00:02:02 | Trump’s state visit brings billions in AI and nuclear pledges to the UK, but questions remain over grid capacity and energy security. 00:09:49 | Meanwhile, Europe’s offshore wind sector faces political drama, from Dutch subsidies to French and Norwegian tender battles. 00:26:59 | We close with Germany’s stark reality check, where a new e…

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From AI to cloud: How oil and gas is digitally rewiring for profit and net-zero impact 13:09

3M ago13:09

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Send us a text How can oil and gas leaders achieve net-zero while safeguarding profitability? In this episode of Energy Transition Talks, CGI’s Frank Schmidt and Angelina Bakshi explore the digital enablers—AI, cloud, digital twins, smart energy systems, and LNG innovation—reshaping the sector. Learn how these technologies reduce emissions, improve…

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Offshore politicking, hydrogen hopes & banks rally behind UK's biggest battery 37:44

3M ago37:44

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00:02:04 | Orsted’s courtroom push to restart Revolution Wind sets the tone as US permits wobble and Massachusetts projects face fresh scrutiny. We also unpack Lithuania’s fourth delay to its 700 MW auction and the EU’s new tripartite contracts bringing governments, developers and industry to the same table for offshore wind, grids and storage. 00:…

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[Episode #258] – Alaska’s Railbelt Utilities 21:26

3M ago21:26

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Alaska is an energy superpower with more untapped renewable resources than most countries. Yet its largest population, in the Anchorage area, faces a real risk of blackouts beginning in 2027 due to declining gas supply from the nearby Cook Inlet gas field, which is likely to force this historical major supplier of oil and gas to import LNG to keep …

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Trump's offshore hitlist, France's hydrogen gold rush, and AI fast-track 50:50

3M ago50:50

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This episode covers a stormy week for offshore wind in the US, contrasts it with South Korea’s public led auction wins and the UK’s late approval for the 1.5 GW Morgan project, then turns to France’s push to drill for natural gold hydrogen. We assess Shell’s decision to drop its Dutch biofuels plant and highlight CIP’s move on Finland’s largest bio…

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And it gets worse: Ørsted’s US woes deepen joined by US Wind and moral support from Equinor 40:13

4M ago40:13

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Ørsted’s US troubles deepen with a massive rights issue and political headwinds, while the Danish giant also exits Scotland’s Salamander floating wind project. We cover the looming collapse of Maryland’s 2.2GW offshore scheme and Mitsubishi’s retreat from Japan offshore wind, alongside Germany’s pivot from Chinese turbines to Siemens. In storage, G…

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[Episode #257] – Remote Microgrids in Alaska 21:31

4M ago21:31

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Most people probably think of a “microgrid” as a campus or neighborhood that can “island” itself and run independently when needed, but otherwise stays connected to the main grid most of the time. But in Alaska’s remote communities that aren’t even accessible by road, residents depend on microgrids for their very survival in extreme conditions. For…

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Gresham Fund reloads, Google bets nuclear, Scotland floats 1GW 31:40

4M ago31:40

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This week on Energy Transition Today: Gresham House reloads with a £240m refinancing, Sosteneo and Nuveen close fresh funds, and data centres from Texas to Finland drive record deals. We also look at Google’s nuclear PPA with Kairos and Equinix’s SMR bets, before closing with Scotland and France pushing floating wind to new milestones. Interested i…

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CAMCO’s $250M REPP 2 Fund: Building the African grid of the future 41:52

4M ago41:52

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In this episode of The Energy Talk, we delve into the inner workings of the REPP 2 fund, a groundbreaking initiative managed by Camco, aimed at transforming the renewable energy landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa. We welcome Ben Hugues (Fund manager of REPP 2) and Ieva Indriunaite (former head of REPP 2’s technical assistance facility), to share insig…

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Death by a 1000 cuts: Ørsted share price plunge, Sumitomo offshore volte-face and France energy bill tug of war 34:18

4M ago34:18

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In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today, we unpack a turbulent period for offshore wind and renewable energy policy across the world. We begin with Orsted’s plan to raise nearly €8 billion to fund its US offshore wind projects after investor pullback and a 30% share price drop, as the company signals plans to scale back in the US. In Esto…

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Speed to Power or Policy Paralysis? The OBBBA and America’s Clean Energy Future 38:55

4M ago38:55

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is now law, marking a major shift in U.S. energy policy and the beginning of a broader effort to rewire America’s energy future. With its passage, the OBBBA rolls back many key clean energy tax incentives and reestablishes a focus on fossil fuel development. This seismic shift comes just as the stakes for U.S.…

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[Episode #256] – Electric Farming in New Zealand 1:26:07

4M ago1:26:07

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In October 2024, Chris visited the world’s first all-electric farm while traveling across New Zealand. In today’s episode, we speak with the farm’s owner and founder, Mike Casey. In addition to operating the farm, Mike is CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, a sister organization to Rewiring America. Rewiring Aotearoa works to advance New Zealand’s energy tra…

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A week of relentless pearl clutching: Failure of Germany’s offshore tender, death of hydrogen cars and signs of real trouble at Gore Street Storage Fund 36:05

4M ago36:05

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In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today, we begin with latest goings on in the UK market with the half-hearted outrage at new delivery estimates for Sizewell C nuclear plant. We then delve into the latest developments from the ongoing row between the management of Gore Street Storage Fund and some of its investors. On to Germany with Vatt…

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Samuel L Jackson’s love for offshore wind, further revolt at Gore Street and EC’s lacklustre climate budget 28:08

4M ago28:08

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In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today, we start with the most important energy transition news of the week, nay the year, actor Samuel L Jackson’s partnership with Vattenfall for seaweed crisps. We move on to financing updates over the past seven days, starting with an exclusive on Elements Green’s debt package for its 360MW battery pro…

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[Episode #255] – Dwellings in Alaska 23:38

4M ago23:38

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In the summer of 2025, Chris traveled to Alaska to explore the state’s unique energy transition story by interviewing some of its energy experts. Like every place, Alaska has a unique set of challenges and opportunities in the energy transition, and can offer insights drawn from its experience to the rest of the world. Alaska’s extreme conditions a…

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