In this week's episode, we delve into the fast-evolving landscape of battery energy storage systems (BESS) ahead of inspiratia’s Energy Storage Summit on 27 March in London, from Italy’s long-delayed but now-confirmed MACSE Auctions to the latest UK capacity market results. We also bring you an update on the UK's Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) cap-and-floor scheme details released by Ofgem and DESNZ, and dive into the UK’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill, asking what it means for unlocking grid connections and streamlining major project approvals. Register for the Energy Storage Summit h ..read more

In this special bonus episode of Energy Transition Today, we launch our new Tomorrow’s Leaders series with two young voices shaping the future of sustainability: Leonard Walton and Teo Hasecic. Leo and Theo have already made an impact on the international stage, recently speaking at Davos 2025 about the energy transition, sustainability, and the role of new technologies.  In this episode, they share their insights on their journey into the energy transition space, the evolving role of young leaders in shaping climate policy and energy finance, and key takeaways from Davos, including optim ..read more

This week we break down bp's strategic pivot away from renewables, as the energy major scales back green investments in favour of oil and gas. What does this mean for the energy transition and the wider renewables market? We examine the UK's evolving Contracts for Difference scheme, ahead of the launch of Allocation Round 7. We also take a closer look at the new Clean Industry Bonus—designed to boost UK manufacturing—and whether it provides real value for offshore wind developers or just adds more complexity. Plus, major deals in the energy sector, including Brookfield's acquisition of Natio ..read more

In this episode, we sit down with Giovanni Terranova, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Bluefield Group, and Jonathan Selwyn, Managing Director of Bluefield Development. They share insights into the company's evolution from a solar-focused investment manager to a fully integrated renewable energy platform spanning solar, wind, and battery storage. We explore the shifting investment landscape in renewables, the increasing role of private debt, and the challenges and opportunities of project development in a rapidly changing market. Terranova and Selwyn discuss their approach to repowering and ..read more

As companies scale back their renewable energy targets and investors reassess their sustainability strategies, we ask how relevant ESG is in 2025.  We also dive into major financial closes in the offshore wind sector, including the Inch Cape project in the UK and Poland's Baltica 2, before exploring the Baltic states' historic grid switchover from Russia to Europe.  Plus, we discuss the booming AI data centre sector and its implications for renewable energy demand.  Hosted by: Hosted by: Oliver Carr - Head of Data Analysis Aishwarya Harsure - Analyst  Ashkenaz A.L. - Se ..read more

In this episode, the team unpacks the impact of  President Trump’s return to office on the energy transition, including the suspension of funding for renewable projects under the Inflation Reduction Act and a broader rollback of Biden-era climate policies. We ask what this and other policy shifts will mean for 2025 and beyond.  We dive into more US news, including Kona Energy’s ambitious battery energy storage plans in Texas and Hydrostor’s advanced compressed air energy storage project in California.  We also deliver an in-depth analysis of Northvolt’s journey, tracing the gi ..read more

In this episode, Viola sits down with Jaroslava Korpanec, Partner and Head of Central and Eastern Europe Energy Infrastructure at Actis, to discuss the role of investment in driving the energy transition. Korpanec shares her insights into Actis's legacy in renewable energy development across emerging markets, focusing on the opportunities and challenges in Central and Eastern Europe. The conversation explores key topics such as the decarbonisation of economies, the importance of regulatory stability, and the need for infrastructure investment to modernise ageing energy grids. Korpanec also hig ..read more

In this episode, we dive into the latest developments shaping the energy landscape in 2025.   We unpack Scotland’s ambitious battery energy storage projects, including two major new initiatives by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. We delve into the evolving role of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in the race for net-zero air travel and explore how the UK and EU SAF mandates are driving innovation. Also in this episode, we look at the latest UK government contracts in carbon capture and hydrogen production. Breaking down the recently signed agreements under the East Coast Cluster, the ..read more

In this episode, we speak with TLT’s Future Energy Team to discuss how the UK can create a zero carbon grid. Together, we explore the pressing challenges facing the UK’s grid infrastructure, including grid connection delays, rising costs, and the urgent need for reforms to meet decarbonisation targets by 2030 and 2050. The discussion highlights innovative solutions such as hybrid generation, private grids, and the evolving role of energy storage, alongside the regulatory changes required to accelerate progress. Read the report, written in partnership with TLT, here: Illuminating the future: C ..read more

In this episode, Viola is joined by Alice Cajani, Global Director of Energy Management at Enfinity Global, for a comprehensive discussion on the evolving landscape of renewable energy and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Cajani shares insights into Enfinity Global’s journey from its foundation in 2019 to becoming a global leader with a portfolio exceeding 26GW of renewable projects across key markets. The conversation delves into trends shaping energy commercialisation in 2024, including the rise of 24/7 carbon-free energy solutions, the role of energy storage, and the evolution of PPAs into ..read more