In this episode, Viola sits down with Vimal Vallabh, partner and global head of energy at Morrison & Co. 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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ow ..read more

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 Reach out to us at: podcasts ..read more

In this episode, Viola speaks with Julian Gerstner, Head of Storage EMEA and APAC at BayWa. Gerstner provides an in-depth overview of Bawa'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 ancillary services and newly emerging revenue streams. We also address the critical role of regulatory frameworks in driving storage investments and the necessity of integrating storage to support renewable energy expansion. Hosted by: Viola Caon - He ..read more

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 UK's main parties, unpacking what a change of government could mean for the transition.  Also in this episode, we unpack the latest news from the Netherlands and Germany's offshore wind tenders.  Hosted by: Oliver Carr - Head of Data Ana ..read more

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 structured finance activities, its strong relationships with North American sponsors, and its growing position in European markets. Alex also delves into current market trends, emphasising the abundant liquidity in the energy and infrastructure sect ..read more

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 developer Neoen.  And finally,  there's a general election right around the corner in the UK. We get in our early predictions for how the energy sector will factor into the national debate.  Hosted by: Oliver Carr - Head of D ..read more

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 opportunities in the offshore wind sector, with a particular focus on guaranteed revenue streams and the competitive landscape. Chris highlights LBBW's significant contributions to the offshore wind industry, having financed almost 10.5GW across the UK ..read more

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, breakthroughs in the long-awaited French floating tender, challenges and opportunities in Spain and Italy, and an explanation of what Biden’s new tariffs on Chinese imports mean for Europe.  Hosted by: Oliver Carr - Head of Data Analysis Nichola ..read more