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Stocks To Watch
Episode 639: Eco Wave Power Global's ($WAVE) Big Moment: CEO Reveals 1st U.S. Wave Energy Project Launch & Plans

Stocks To Watch

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 12:19


Wave energy could be the next frontier in clean energy, and Eco Wave Power Global (NASDAQ: WAVE) stands at the forefront. Founder & CEO Inna Braverman joins us to discuss the upcoming U.S. launch of their first onshore wave energy pilot at the Port of Los Angeles, what it means for the U.S.' renewable energy landscape, and how their partnership with Shell is opening doors to 77 potential U.S. sites.From global expansion plans in India, Taiwan, and Portugal to their unique position as the world's most advanced wave energy company, Braverman shares insights you won't want to miss.Watch now to discover how Eco Wave Power Global is making waves in the clean energy sector.Learn more about Eco Wave Power Global: https://www.ecowavepower.com/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/xXNK6QWWqaoAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

Redefining Energy
185. Blackouts - Jul25

Redefining Energy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 24:50


What Really Happened During the Iberian Blackout This Spring? And How Should We Make Sense of the Conflicting Reports?  To shed light on the events, Gerard and Laurent are joined by global energy expert Steve Berberich, who served as President and CEO of the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) from 2011 to 2020. Steve led CAISO through the August 2020 blackout in California and now serves as President and CEO of Onward Energy.  We begin by placing the Iberian blackout in a broader context—comparing and contrasting it with major grid failures from recent years: South Australia 2016, California 2020, Texas Uri 2021, Ireland 2024, Louisiana 2025 and of course Iberia 2025.  We examine both the long-term systemic weaknesses and short-term triggering events behind each case—identifying patterns, divergences, and the reforms that followed in their aftermath. Then we turn our full attention to Spain.   Unlike the other blackouts, the Iberian event did not stem from extreme weather. Instead, Steve—along with Gerard and Laurent—dives deep into the underlying structural vulnerabilities of the Spanish grid.  From regulatory gaps and design flaws to operational mistakes, we scrutinize the entire system and arrive at a set of clear, evidence-based conclusions.  Link to Gerard's substack https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/spains-grid-blame-blackouts-bureaucracy-gerard-reid-tiqre/  Link to the Energy Institute Report https://www.energyinst.org/statistical-review

Living Planet | Deutsche Welle
Epilogue: The true cost of climate change

Living Planet | Deutsche Welle

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 41:26


Even in five episodes, we couldn't cover everything. So in this bonus epilogue, Neil and Kathleen sit down with reporters Sam Baker and Charli Shield to unpack some questions we left on the cutting room floor – from the messy consequences of outdated US flood maps to why helping poorer countries leapfrog fossil fuels matters to us all – plus your comments, a few laughs, and final reflections.

THE Bitcoin Podcast
BITCOIN MINING: MISCONCEPTIONS, NATION STATES, CENTRALIZATION & QUANTUM RISK, & FREEDOM TO TRANSACT

THE Bitcoin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 79:29


“The right to transact actually precedes all other rights. I hope the Bitcoin community engages in what I think is actually the most important fight that we could possibly wage, is to get inserted into the Bill of Rights of freedom to transact.” In this episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, host Walker America sits down with Kent Halliburton, co-founder of Sazmining, for an eye-opening conversation on Bitcoin mining, KYC-free sats, the future of Bitcoin policy, and why wild sats are the ultimate form of financial freedom. Kent shares his orange-pill journey from rooftop solar to building a mining-as-a-service company that empowers everyday Bitcoiners to mine real, untouched, surveillance-free Bitcoin—without the noise, hassle, or KYC. We dive deep into:

The Joint Venture: an infrastructure and renewables podcast
France avoids renewables disaster and Xlinks dealt a blow by the UK gov

The Joint Venture: an infrastructure and renewables podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 40:23


In this week's episode of energy transition today we discuss the outcome of the vote on France's controversial energy bill and what it means for the country's build out ambitions.In the UK, we breakdown the circumstances surrounding the government begging off support for the 11.5GW Xlinks project potentially threatening the imminent financial close on phase one.We also touch on Northvolt's ongoing piecemeal sale, the collapse of a 2.2GW hydrogen project in Australia, potential merger of Ovo Energy and Scottish Power and the suspension of the $6 billion sale process for Cubico.Hosted by:Maya Chavvakula – Head of NewsMathilde Dorbessan – Junior ReporterAishwarya Harsure – AnalystSend us a textReach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratiaListen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

The Infrastructure Show - Podcasts
Rebooting Three Mile Island

The Infrastructure Show - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 22:20


In 1979, one of two nuclear reactors at the Three Mile Island power plant near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, suffered a partial meltdown. The second reactor was shut down 40 years later for economic reasons. Now, work is underway to restart that second reactor to produce electricity for a single customer, Microsoft. To learn what it takes to restart and ensure the safety of a nuclear power plant, and to explore the role of nuclear energy in a mix of renewable resources, we've invited back Dr. Elmer Lewis, professor emeritus of mechanical engineering at Northwestern University. Dr. Lewis is the author of the books “Nuclear Power Reactor Safety” and “Fundamentals of Nuclear Reactor Physics,” and he will soon publish his latest book, “Renewables or Nuclear, Which Should Lead in Curbing Climate Change?”

SunCast
830: Inside the AI Power Race: How Data Centers & Renewables Will Shape the Grid [Expert Panel]

SunCast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 54:21


The AI boom isn't just reshaping tech—it's redefining the energy grid.As data center demand skyrockets, clean energy providers are scrambling to keep up with unprecedented power needs, speed requirements, and reliability expectations. In this special live panel, hosted by Jessica Fishman of Kiterocket, we hear directly from leaders at Equinix, Clayco, QTS, and MGM Transformer—key players shaping the future of power-hungry infrastructure.From fuel cells as primary power sources to grid-forming transformers and liquid-cooled AI campuses, this conversation dives deep into what's working, what's failing, and what's coming next at the intersection of data, power, and renewables.

Renewable Energy SmartPod
The State of the US Solar Industry

Renewable Energy SmartPod

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 18:27 Transcription Available


Sponsored by KPMG Policy shifts and market pressures are making big headlines in renewables industry in the US. Amid all the uncertainty, Daniel Cruise, Partner and Head of Renewables at LIUM, returns to the show to provide an update on the state of the solar sector. Leveraging data gathered via LIUM's solarSAT montioring system, Daniel offers a near-term forecast for utility-scale solar that many listeners of this podcast might find surprising.(Note: This episode was recorded on June 25, 2025)More resources from KPMG:Shaping the Future of Renewable and Emerging EnergiesNatural Gas Power Surge The First 100 Days: The New Administration's Impact on EnergySign up for the Renewable Energy SmartBrief

Transmission
Unlocking stranded renewables with Bitcoin and data centers with Brock Petersen (Satoshi Energy)

Transmission

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 49:07


As demand for electricity skyrockets, large flexible loads like data centers and Bitcoin miners are reshaping how – and where – energy infrastructure is built. But integrating these loads into a grid already under pressure requires a rethink of both project development and power market participation.

In this episode of Transmission, Quentin is joined by Brock Petersen, COO at Satoshi Energy, to unpack how digital infrastructure is co-locating with renewables – and why that could unlock new opportunities for grid flexibility and clean energy investment. From the load profiles of AI data centers to the geographic arbitrage of Bitcoin mining, this episode explores what these emerging industries mean for grid planning, transmission bottlenecks, and the economics of new build generation.
In this episode, you'll learn:How co-location unlocks stranded renewables: Why pairing flexible data center load with renewable assets helps monetize energy that would otherwise go unused.Bitcoin vs. AI load profiles: The key differences in cooling needs, flexibility, and infrastructure requirements.ERCOT's load boom: What 135 GW of new load requests means for one of the world's most dynamic power markets.The role of transmission and interconnection queues: How load-following strategies could help relieve pressure on grid infrastructure.What utilities and developers should know: Insights for navigating site selection, market design, and emerging opportunities in flexible load integration.About our guestBrock Petersen is the Chief Operating Officer of Satoshi Energy, a Houston-based energy technology company pioneering the integration of renewable energy with data center operations. Brock leads the company's strategy and execution, focusing on co-locating flexible data center loads with renewable energy assets.

Satoshi Energy has secured over 467 MW in contracted projects and is developing an additional 2,000 MW pipeline, aiming to enhance grid reliability and support sustainable energy investments.
For more information, check out their website.https://satoshienergy.com/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Transmission
Unlocking stranded renewables with Bitcoin and data centers with Brock Petersen (Satoshi Energy)

Transmission

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 49:07


As demand for electricity skyrockets, large flexible loads like data centers and Bitcoin miners are reshaping how – and where – energy infrastructure is built. But integrating these loads into a grid already under pressure requires a rethink of both project development and power market participation.

In this episode of Transmission, Quentin is joined by Brock Petersen, COO at Satoshi Energy, to unpack how digital infrastructure is co-locating with renewables – and why that could unlock new opportunities for grid flexibility and clean energy investment. From the load profiles of AI data centers to the geographic arbitrage of Bitcoin mining, this episode explores what these emerging industries mean for grid planning, transmission bottlenecks, and the economics of new build generation.
In this episode, you'll learn:How co-location unlocks stranded renewables: Why pairing flexible data center load with renewable assets helps monetize energy that would otherwise go unused.Bitcoin vs. AI load profiles: The key differences in cooling needs, flexibility, and infrastructure requirements.ERCOT's load boom: What 135 GW of new load requests means for one of the world's most dynamic power markets.The role of transmission and interconnection queues: How load-following strategies could help relieve pressure on grid infrastructure.What utilities and developers should know: Insights for navigating site selection, market design, and emerging opportunities in flexible load integration.About our guestBrock Petersen is the Chief Operating Officer of Satoshi Energy, a Houston-based energy technology company pioneering the integration of renewable energy with data center operations. Brock leads the company's strategy and execution, focusing on co-locating flexible data center loads with renewable energy assets.

Satoshi Energy has secured over 467 MW in contracted projects and is developing an additional 2,000 MW pipeline, aiming to enhance grid reliability and support sustainable energy investments.
For more information, check out their website.https://satoshienergy.com/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

CORE Knowledge
IEA | Heymi Bahar on CORE Knowledge Podcast

CORE Knowledge

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 45:04


The Future of Geothermal. What is it and how does it play out? The recent report by the IEA with the aforementioned title "The Future of Geothermal" goes into detail on the past, present and future of geothermal, new technologies, startups, oil and gas crossover, and so much more. It is well worth a read, but in the meantime, I sat down with Heymi Bahar, a senior analyst with the IEA to talk about the report in detail, giving a view into what the future may indeed hold for this amazing resource - the heat beneath our feet.  Heymi Bahar https://www.linkedin.com/in/heymi-bahar/IEA https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-energy-agency/posts/?feedView=allHeymi's Book Recommendation The Perfectionist: Life and death in Haue cuisine by Stephen Chelminski Nick Cestari https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/CORE Knowledge https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermal

Australia Wide
Future of one of Australia's oldest wind farms in question

Australia Wide

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 29:59


Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

The Joint Venture: an infrastructure and renewables podcast
UK reaffirms renewables pledge while France threatens to nuke its progress

The Joint Venture: an infrastructure and renewables podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 33:16


In this week's episode of Energy Transition Today, the team breaks down the salient points of the UK's spending review and the related 10-year infrastructure strategy.Most notably, the proposal to expand the remit of the Clean Industry Bonus to subsidise onshore wind and hydrogen.Across the Channel, the French far-right has introduced a poison pill to an infrastructure bill that threatens to halt all renewable energy projects.On the news front, we go over Apollo's nuclear investment, Aries' Plenitude acquisition, Startkraft's reduced renewables mandate and SDCL's share price woes.We rounded off the discussion with the European Commission's proposal for an AI gigafactory PPP proposal and its progress in Germany.Hosted by:Maya Chavvakula – Head of NewsMathilde Dorbessan – Junior ReporterAishwarya Harsure – AnalystSend us a textReach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratiaListen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

SunCast
828: Why The Grid's Not Ready for Renewables - And What ABB Is Doing About It

SunCast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 28:46


How do you bridge the gap between fast-moving renewables and slow-moving utilities? Brian Nelson has spent the last two decades doing exactly that—from building house-sized transformers to now leading ABB's renewables segment. At ACP 2025, he sat down with Nico to pull back the curtain on how utilities think, why they're cautious, and what it really takes to bring innovation to the grid.In this episode, you'll hear why Brian believes in the future of smart substations, 2,000-volt switches, and solid-state breakers—all designed to meet utilities where they are while pushing the envelope of what's possible.Expect to learn:

TD Ameritrade Network
Keith's Modern Energy Picks: HUBB, MPWR, BEPC

TD Ameritrade Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 10:13


Lori Keith gives insight into the future of energy demand and investments into modernizing the U.S. electric grid. She says Hubbell (HUBB) is providing the “picks and shovels” for these “mission critical” operations. She also highlights Monolithic Power (MPWR) for efficiency and AI use, as well as Brookfield Renewable (BEPC). “Renewables is a central component” of this modernization, she adds. She stresses that this is a multi-decade strategy, not a quick one.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Solar Maverick Podcast
SMP 217: Powering the Future: ACORE's Ray Long on Renewables, Energy Policy & the Long‑Term Outlook

Solar Maverick Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 33:40


Episode Overview In this episode, recorded live at the ACORE Finance Forum in NYC, host Benoy Thanjan sits down with Ray Long, President & CEO of ACORE. They discuss the evolving clean energy finance landscape, grid permitting challenges, policy battles around the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and the exponential demand for power driven by AI and electrification. Ray also shares the history and mission of ACORE—from its origins connecting Wall Street to developers in 2001, to its current role as a leading voice in renewable energy policy and finance. Key Themes & Takeaways Explosive Growth in Power Demand U.S. energy demand remained flat for decades—but is now rising due to: AI and cloud computing Electrification of buildings and manufacturing EV charging infrastructure Urgent need for scalable solutions—wind, solar, storage, and natural gas are critical in the next 5–10 years IRA Threatened by Tax Bill “Big Beautiful Bill” proposes eliminating key tax incentives from the IRA Would undermine progress and financing certainty across clean energy markets Industry needs a thoughtful, phased approach, not abrupt disruption Permitting & Interconnection Bottlenecks Interconnection Crisis Major ISOs like PJM are overwhelmed—some developers face 7+ year delays Load centers like Virginia see 100+ data center projects awaiting connection ACORE's Macro Grid Initiative pushes for regulatory fixes and grid modernization Bipartisan Momentum & Strategy ACORE promotes an “all of the above” strategy—recognizing solar, wind, storage, natural gas, and emerging tech Urges policymakers to emulate China's aggressive infrastructure and energy approach Emphasizes renewables as a national competitiveness issue—not just environmental Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies.  He has extensive project origination, development, and financial experience in the renewable energy industry and in the environmental commodities market.   This includes initial site evaluation, permitting, financing, sourcing equipment, and negotiating the long-term energy and environmental commodities off-take agreements. He manages due diligence processes on land, permitting, and utility interconnection and is in charge of financing and structuring through Note to Proceed (“NTP”) to Commercial Operation Date (“COD”). Benoy composes teams suitable for all project development and construction tasks. He is also involved in project planning and pipeline financial modeling. He has been part of all sides of the transaction and this allows him to provide unique perspectives and value. Benoy has extensive experience in financial engineering to make solar projects profitable. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016.  He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets.  Benoy was the Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners which is a national solar installer where he focused on project finance solutions for commercial scale solar projects.  He also worked for Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund, where he analyzed potential investments in renewable energy projects and worked on maximizing the financial return of the projects in the portfolio.  Benoy also worked on the sale of all of the renewable energy projects in Ridgewood's portfolio.   He was in the Energy Structured Finance practice for Deloitte & Touche and in Financial Advisory Services practice at Ernst & Young.  Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. He has a MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from the Stern School of Business at New York University.  Benoy was an Alumni Scholar at the Stern School of Business.  Ray Long Ray Long leads the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) as President and Chief Executive Officer.   ACORE is the oldest nonprofit organization in the United States dedicated to expanding the use of renewable energy technologies for American homes and businesses. This mission is as important and relevant today as it was back in 2001. As CEO, Long is privileged to lead a team of dedicated professionals and an equally passionate group of members and contributors who enable ACORE's strategic initiatives.   ACORE's members operate in all 50 states, and in 2022, they financed, developed, built and owned over 90% of new, utility-scale renewable energy projects. Under Long's leadership, ACORE continues to expand the framework that has enabled the industry's growth through bipartisan outreach, accurate and compelling analysis, and effective collaboration.  Long is a respected energy executive, having spent over 25 years representing and growing conventional and renewable energy companies in the United States. Most recently, Long was Senior Vice President of External Affairs and a member of the management team at Clearway Energy. Throughout his career, Long helped to build successful government, regulatory and communications teams, utilizing a campaign management approach to policy and project development challenges.   Long earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Policy and Administration from Suffolk University and a Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife.     Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com   Ray Long Website:  https://acore.org/ Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-long-a89a816/   WRISE 20th Anniversary Gala Date & Time: Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Location: Gotham Hall, New York City Occasion: Celebrating 20 years of championing women and underrepresented groups in the renewable & sustainable energy sector  Host & Highlight: Presented by Women of Renewable Industries & Sustainable Energy (WRISE); evening includes networking, recognition of community leaders, and celebration of industry milestones  The link to register is below. https://wrise20thanniversarygala.rsvpify.com/?mc_cid=2c22b50623&mc_eid=0dfa02be45&securityToken=qZn8wqQI1mC1uMRPyb08kNwbscQ23wtX

The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio)
Can Ontario Get Energy Planning Right?

The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 24:28


Ontario minister of energy and mines Stephen Lecce oversees portfolios the government says will drive economic growth in the province in the years ahead. And he's got some big jobs ahead of him. His office is laying the groundwork to meet what the Independent Electricity System Operator says will be a 75 percent increase in electricity demand by 2050. But the plan is not without controversy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia Wide
Scores of homes go green amid plan to run entire postcode off renewables

Australia Wide

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 30:00


Hundreds more homes in New South Wales are expected to be converted to renewables as part of the Electrify 2515 scheme, which offers subsidies to households looking to cut fossil fuel use and power bills.

Powerline Podcast
181 | Wind at Work | Karissa Murillo & Chris Bruner on Renewables, Leadership & the Future of Energy

Powerline Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 53:01


What does it take to build one of the largest renewable energy projects in U.S. history?In this episode of Powerline Podcast, we head into the wind side of SunZia with Karissa Murillo and Chris Bruner of Blattner. Together, they break down the scale, coordination, and leadership it takes to install hundreds of turbines across remote terrain, and why this work is about more than just clean power. Karissa and Chris talk about the team dynamics, culture, and communication challenges on a job this size, and how leading people well can be just as important as hitting production goals. They also share what surprised them about the powerline world and what they wish the trades knew about each other. Whether you're on the line or in renewables, this episode connects the dots on the future of the industry, and the people powering it.

The Joint Venture: an infrastructure and renewables podcast
Financing European Renewables Summit debrief and more offshore wind chaos

The Joint Venture: an infrastructure and renewables podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 39:43


In this week's episode of Energy Transition Today, the team summarises the key takeaways from inspiratia's Financing Renewables Summit 2025.We analyse the implications of the Iberian Peninsula blackout and how that has impacted the private sector's appetite for renewables in the region. We also go over the evolving risk profile and complex financing structures being developed to allow the private sector to fund the buildout of renewables.On the news front, we unpack the results of the latest German offshore wind tender, the developments for the Global Offshore Wind Conference 2025 and plans for electricity interconnection between France and Spain.Hosted by:Maya Chavvakula – Head of NewsOliver Carr – Head of AnalysisMathilde Dorbessan – ReporterSend us a textReach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratiaListen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

Stocks To Watch
Episode 628: Inside Eco Wave Power Global’s ($WAVE) First U.S. Project: Wave Energy Comes to the Port of LA

Stocks To Watch

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 13:33


What happens when a globally tested renewable technology lands in one of the U.S.A.'s busiest ports?In this interview, we're taking you behind the scenes of Eco Wave Power Global's (NASDAQ: WAVE) first U.S. pilot project at the Port of Los Angeles—where wave energy meets domestic manufacturing, community partnerships, and a path to clean electricity generation. Founder & CEO Inna Braverman walks us through how floaters convert wave motion into power and how this pilot could lay the foundation for future deployments across the U.S.You'll also hear from Eco Wave's VP of Engineering Ran Atias and Project Manager Adam De Meurers of their California-based fabrication partner, All-Ways Metal, as they share insights on the technical build and local impact behind the scenes.Watch the full interview to see how this wave energy project is being built, launched, and localized in Los Angeles.Learn more about Eco Wave Power Global: https://www.ecowavepower.com/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/iQvClu-G9TcAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

House Planning Help Podcast
HPH380: What is Passivhaus Plus? – with Heather Johnson

House Planning Help Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 34:43


Heather Johnson from AD Practice explains what Passivhaus Plus is, how it differs from Passivhaus Classic accreditation and what benefits achieving the standard will afford. She also reveals why most of her clients target 'Plus' and outlines the steps to achieve this on a project. Check out the show notes for more information.

Redefining Energy
183. Energy Security from the front line: Eastern Europe and Renewables - Jun25

Redefining Energy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 27:24


Laurent remembers vividly his trip to Sofia Bulgaria in winter 2009 when the Russian had cut the gas for Bulgaria during a -15C winter. Russia was already playing hard ball because of (guess what) a financial disagreement with Ukraine. The blackmail lasted 3 weeks, and the poor Bulgarians were cutting the trees from their equivalent of Hyde Park or Central Park not to freeze to death.    Lots of progress has been made since then, and Eastern Europe is an emerging bright spot of development for Renewables. It is not just about Economics but also about Security of Supply. We bring in Dimitar Enchev, Cofounder & CEO Europe at CWP - a global renewable energy company, behind some of the largest projects in Southeast Europe.  CWP has been active since 2007 and developed the largest projects in Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, including Europe's largest onshore wind farm for 10 years – a 600MW project in Romania and has now partnered with Mercuria, one of the largest energy trading houses in the world. They discuss how Eastern Europe felt the largest blunt of Russia's Energy War and how they have been accustomed to living, surviving and thriving with a hostile and aggressive neighbour, always prompt to weaponize energy. Is Europe “bringing a knife to a gunfight” when it comes to countering Russia?We explain how opportunities have risen from this difficult environment and how the decorrelation of wind and solar between the East and West of the Continent, and a continuous integration with the global European Grid creates significant investment opportunities. It is about Transmission, Resilience, Hybridization and digitization.

SunCast
824: Sheldon Kimber on Data Centers, Hybrid Renewables & The Next Energy Boom

SunCast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 45:58


“AI is the greatest threat to your business ever.” That's how Sheldon Kimber opens this episode—and it only gets bolder from there.Live from the Kiterocket Lounge during ACP CleanPower 2025, Sheldon returns to SunCast to unpack the real story behind energy-hungry data centers, the rise of hybrid power solutions, and why clean energy is no longer about purity—it's about pragmatism.As CEO of Intersect Power, Sheldon's built one of the most forward-thinking development firms in the sector. He shares how Intersect is co-locating massive renewables with gas, batteries, and even grid backup—forming what might just be the future of baseload power. This is a must-listen for anyone monitoring how clean energy collides with digitalization, electrification, and AI.Expect to learn:

Europe Inside Out
Can Europe Cooperate with Trump on Climate Action?

Europe Inside Out

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 32:54


U.S. President Donald Trump perceives climate change not as an environmental crisis but as a geostrategic opportunity. Rym Momtaz sat down with Olivia Lazard and Milo McBride to explore whether Europe can still cooperate with the United States on the clean energy transition.[00:00:00] Intro, [00:01:48] The Trump Administration's Approach to Climate Change, [00:10:32] EU-U.S. Cooperation on Climate Action, [00:20:38] The Future of the Clean Energy TransitionOlivia Lazard, May 9, 2025, “What Are Rare Earths and Why Does Everyone Want Them?,” BBC Radio.Milo McBride, Narayan Subramanian, June 5, 2025, “America's Electric Vehicle Surrender,” Foreign Policy.Milo McBride, May 29, 2025, “Clean Energy's New Cold War: Can the U.S. Compete With China?,” Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.Milo McBride, Daniel Helmeci, May 1, 2025, “The Global Trend of Turning Power Plants Into Clean Energy Hubs,” Emissary, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.Milo McBride et al., February 26, 2025, “How the U.S. Can Stop Losing the Race for Clean Energy,” Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.Milo McBride, Daniel Helmeci, February 26, 2025, “Minerals, Manufacturing, and Markets: Foreign Policy for U.S. Energy Technology and Minerals,” Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

SL Advisors Talks Energy
The Ethane Standoff

SL Advisors Talks Energy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 4:56


All over the world plastics are manufactured using derivatives of crude oil. Along with cement, steel and fertilizer these are what Vaclav Smil refers to as the four pillars of civilization. Modern life couldn't exist without them. Renewables are largely irrelevant to their production. Anybody who studies how we use hydrocarbons must conclude, as we […]

The HC Insider Podcast
The Commodities Trilemma with Clay Seigle

The HC Insider Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 60:24


We discuss the trilemma facing the energy and commodities markets -  between security, affordability, and sustainability, what now matters in policy and investment decisions? In the previous US administration and in Europe, sustainability was a key policy driver. Under the new Trump administration, and indeed globally since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, security has come to the forefront. How should organizations think about these three facets? How is the world changing and what does that mean for the energy and commodities sector? Our guest is Clay Seigle, Senior Fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Clay holds the James R. Schlesinger chair in Energy and Geopolitics and is an experienced energy industry analyst with specialization in market intelligence and political risk. Clay provides policymakers and corporate leaders with thought leadership and strategic insights to navigate regional and global energy security challenges.

Punters Politics
Why Is Your Energy Bill So Expensive? Do We Blame Privatisation, Renewables, Climate Change?

Punters Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 28:23


Buy Punters T-shirtsSupport We the Punters on PATREON This week Punter Konrad investigates if privatising the energy grid has actually brought down energy prices in Australia. With no James to bring his beauty pagaent politics, Konrad takes the helm with some ScoMo news plus some positive news for older punts. There's one hell of a blame game involving our good friends at Energy Australia (who aren't actually Australian) and an update on our sticker journey. David Pocock Gas Royalty Petition What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast
Vattenfall’s New Leader, French Floating Wind Farm

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 3:34


Allen Hall covers the appointment of Catrin Jung as Vattenfall's new head of wind division, the Netherlands reaching 20% renewable energy in 2024, Quebec's $1.1 billion funding for a major wind project, and France commissioning its first floating wind farm. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Good news from the offshore wind industry today. Vattenfall has named a new leader for its wind business division. Catrin Jung will take over as Head of Business Area Wind starting July first. Jung currently leads the company's offshore wind operations. She replaces Helene Bistrom, who is leaving the company. Jung joined Vattenfall in two thousand two. She has managed some of the company's largest investments in recent years. The wind division handles both offshore and onshore wind projects. It also manages large solar and battery projects. Jung says staying focused on fossil freedom is more important than ever in these uncertain times. The Netherlands reached a major renewable energy milestone last year. Renewable energy made up nearly twenty percent of the country's total energy use in twenty twenty four. That's up from seventeen point four percent in twenty twenty three. Statistics Netherlands released the preliminary data. The increase comes mainly from new offshore wind turbines and more biodiesel use in transportation. The overall renewable energy consumption reached three hundred fifty eight petajoules. That's a fifteen percent increase from twenty twenty three. Biomass remained the largest renewable source. Wind came second, followed by solar power. Renewables were mostly used for electricity at sixty percent. Heat and cooling accounted for twenty eight percent. Transport fuels made up twelve percent. The share of renewables has more than doubled compared to five years ago. A major wind energy project in Quebec has secured its funding. Invenergy and a consortium of 209 municipalities and territories in Eastern Quebec announced the closing of one point one billion dollars Canadian in financing. The money will fund the PPAW 1 Wind Energy Centre. The work will create three hundred fifty jobs during construction. Construction will happen throughout twenty twenty five and twenty twentysix. Commercial operation is expected in late twenty twenty six. Once operational, the project will add three hundred fifty megawatts to the local grid. France has achieved a renewable energy first. EDF Renewables has fully commissioned the country's first floating wind farm. The Provence Grand Large wind farm has a power capacity of twenty five megawatts. The farm features three floating wind turbines installed seventeen kilometers off the France's Mediterranean coast This is the first floating wind farm in France and across the entire Mediterranean basin. The project uses unique anchoring technology. Siemens Gamesa built the turbines. They're installed on floats with tight anchor lines. The technology was inspired by systems used to stabilize oil platforms. SBM Offshore and IFP Energies Nouvelles developed this technology. It's suitable for deep sea areas and provides excellent float stability. Bernard Fontana, Chairman and CEO of EDF, says the project helps diversify renewable energy sources. He calls it an important project for France's energy sovereignty. The experience will help with construction of EDF's second floating wind farm, Mediterranee Grand Large. EDF was awarded that contract in December twenty twenty four.

Take It EV
Reform vs. Renewables: Is the UK's Green Future at Risk?

Take It EV

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 39:32 Transcription Available


Stepping outside my usual perspective, I dive into the political arena to examine Reform UK's campaign against net zero, electrification, and clean energy. Joined by clean tech expert Quentin Wilson and Dan Caesar from EV UK and Everything Electric, we dissect Reform's stance.We explore Reform's economic skepticism and their leanings toward fossil fuels. Quentin challenges the “net zero” framing, while Dan counters with evidence of a surge in green jobs. As Reform gains traction in local elections, I reflect on the anger fueling their populist rhetoric and why their Brexit-style playbook may stumble. We unpack their contradictory vision of “independence” and reaffirm our belief in renewables. Dan envisions a coalition fightback by 2028, and we agree: facts can defeat fear. Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Andrew Till ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

John Anderson: Conversations
The Great Energy Deception: The True Cost Of Renewables | Chris Uhlmann

John Anderson: Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 52:58


John Anderson and journalist Chris Uhlmann confront Australia's energy crisis, revealing the stark costs of renewable energy. Despite claims of affordability, electricity prices have soared 70% in a decade, tied to a rise in renewables. South Australia's costly grid and Spain's blackout expose renewables' instability, a risk worsened by Australia's isolation. The discussion questions why leaders dodge honest talks on costs, leaving citizens vulnerable to an unreliable energy future.Nuclear energy emerges as a stable, zero-emission solution, yet Australia resists while others embrace it. Pursuing net-zero on just 1% of global emissions threatens industries like agriculture and manufacturing, with subsidies masking costs that hit the poor hardest. As trust in leadership erodes, John and Chris call for a hopeful, rational approach—urging young Australians to question narratives, embrace nuclear, and preserve the nation's energy superpower status to secure a prosperous, stable future.Chris Uhlmann is a Walkley Award winning Australian journalist and news commentator. His career in the media spans over 35 years in radio, print and television. His latest documentary is The Real Cost of Net Zero: The shocking truth of the renewable energy push

Cleaning Up. Leadership in an age of climate change.
Renewables Are Here To Stay. Get Over It. | Ep211: Antonio Cammisecra

Cleaning Up. Leadership in an age of climate change.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 67:18


The world's electricity system is transforming: We're integrating more and more variable renewables. Fossil plants are running fewer hours. Demand is growing everywhere, including in the developed world, as we electrify transport and heating, and AI data centers elbow their way onto the grid. Some people find this very threatening but not Antonio Cammisecra, CEO of ContourGlobal. CounterGlobal is a leading independent power producer who is well on their way to transition away from coal to electricity production based on renewables and gas. Antonio joins Michael on Cleaning Up to discuss how to build resilience and security in renewable-dominated grids, how ContourGlobal's battery storage systems are delivering solar at night, and why grids around the world are struggling to cope as electricity demand rises. Leadership Circle:Cleaning Up is supported by the Leadership Circle, and its founding members: Actis, Alcazar Energy, Davidson Kempner, EcoPragma Capital, EDP of Portugal, Eurelectric, the Gilardini Foundation, KKR, National Grid, Octopus Energy, Quadrature Climate Foundation, SDCL and Wärtsilä. For more information on the Leadership Circle, please visit https://www.cleaningup.live. Discover More: ContourGlobal's website: https://www.contourglobal.comEpisode 74 with Francesco Starace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_LnZz09Cwk Episode 201 with Nikso Tsafos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUvKzs82Mi0Episode 208 with Anders Lindberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtsCCJ4o1WA The Year Energy Woke Up to AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwZ2iNh133A Decarbonizing the last few percent: https://mliebreich.substack.com/p/decarbonizing-the-last-few-percent Lessons from Spain: https://mliebreich.substack.com/p/lessons-from-spain 

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast
Why Do Renewables Matter for Grid Stability?

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 35:26


This week we discuss Australia's recent cancellation of wind projects due to political changes and community opposition, the complexities of grid interconnects, and the need for strategic renewable energy planning. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! You are listening to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast brought to you by build turbines.com. Learn, train, and be a part of the Clean Energy Revolution. Visit build turbines.com today. Now here's your hosts, Allen Hall, Joel Saxum, Phil Totaro, and Rosemary Barnes.  Well, welcome to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast. I am Allen Hall and I'm here with Rosemary Barnes, who's fresh from. Sweden, she just traveled all around the world to record this episode. Uh, Phil Totaro is out in California and Joel Saxum is up in the cold north of Wisconsin. And we, we've been just discussing off air. All the craziness has been happening in the wind industry. And I, I have to admit, you know, I thought last week was. Insane. Well, we just, uh, put it on steroids. So not only are we canceling a lot of projects in the United States currently, we're all, we're starting to be cancel [00:01:00] them on Australia and over in Queensland. The Queensland Deputy Premier, uh, has used his ministerial powers to refuse planning approval for the moonlight range when Farm Near Rock Hampton. Now I, and I'm sure I murdered that name Rosemary, so please forgive me, but it was gonna have 88 turbines in about 450 megawatts of capacity, enough to power about a quarter million homes in Australia and tied with, it's about 300 construction jobs and 10 permanent positions to make that wind farm go. But there's was like a two month public consultation period that happened. And during that consultation period, about 80 per 90% of the local residents, and when I say local residents are about 150 local residents, uh, replied back and were concerned about some of the, the known people that are gonna be there because it's gonna like double the population, right. And 300 construction workers in a, an area of 140 people, 150 people. Uh, and based on [00:02:00] that boom, perhaps the, the project was canceled. What is happening in Queensland that we need to understand that projects just kinda get wiped away like that with 140 people, 150 people chiding in.  Rosemary Barnes: So what's happened is that the Queensland government, the Queensland State Government, it was labor for quite a while and they had, uh, renewables targets and net zero targets and stuff like that. And then, um, the government changed last year, so now there's a, a liberal government, which means conservative in Australia. They're in power and they wanted to change their planning regulations. But what is a bit weird is that they wanna do it retroactively. So they've changed the rules in April, and now they're going through projects that have already been approved to see if they meet the new rules rather than the rules at the time that they were approved. But the weirdest thing is that I'm pretty sure that this specific wind farm that they revoked, they were the ones to approve it shortly after [00:03:00] they came into government. They approved this wind farm and then they changed the rules a few months later, and then they did a new round of community consultation. Um. And they say that 85% of local residents were, um, you know, in favor of reassessing. The issue is that now we're at this stage of the energy transition where, you know, we're up over 40% renewables across Australia. Um, that's primarily wind and solar.

Communism Exposed:East and West
Reliance on ‘Renewables' Makes Widespread Blackout Nightmare More Likely

Communism Exposed:East and West

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 6:23


Energy Vista: A Podcast on Energy Issues, Professional and Personal Trajectories
Leslie Chats with Anne-Sophie Corbeau on China's LNG Pivot, Transatlantic Tensions, and the Future of Russian Gas in Europe

Energy Vista: A Podcast on Energy Issues, Professional and Personal Trajectories

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 58:13


In this French-language episode, host Leslie Palti-Guzman welcomes Anne-Sophie Corbeau, Global Research Scholar at Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy, for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolving market dynamics and geopolitics of gas in 2025.Together, they explore three major themes:

Ben Fordham: Highlights
SUNDAY - Bombshell report on cost of renewables transition

Ben Fordham: Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 2:46


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Alan Jones Daily Comments
SUNDAY - Bombshell report on cost of renewables transition

Alan Jones Daily Comments

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 2:46


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The Joint Venture: an infrastructure and renewables podcast
Glimmer of hope for European renewables as Trump threatens to derail progress in US

The Joint Venture: an infrastructure and renewables podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 24:20


In this episode, the team breaks down the positive developments for renewables in Europe, from Equinor JVs' €6bn debt package for its offshore wind duo in Poland to Sweden ratifying the bill that will guarantee subsidies for new nuclear plants.We also go over Royal London's acquisition of Dalmore Capital and Grenergy's battery storage ambition in Europe.Checking in on the other side of the pond, we analyse the implications of US President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" and the detrimental impact it will have on the renewables sector if passed into law.Hosted by:Maya Chavvakula – Head of NewsAshkenaz A.L. – Senior ReporterMathilde Dorbessan – Junior ReporterSend us a textReach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratiaListen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

Nightlife
Plug In - Going Solar with Saul Griffith

Nightlife

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 49:41


Tim Webster explores how to electrify your home with solar energy and reduce your reliance on fossil fuels with Australian-American inventor, engineer, and renewable energy advocate Saul Griffith. 

MoneywebNOW
[TOP STORY] Dublin-based Greencoat Renewables to list on JSE

MoneywebNOW

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 6:21


‘We're seeing increasing levels of investment into the grid and stabilising the grid' in the move away from traditional coal and gas plants, relying a lot more on wind and solar, says partner Paul O'Donnell.

The Future of ERP
Episode 63: Top Trends Reshaping Oil, Gas, and Energy Industry

The Future of ERP

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025


SAP's Brent Potts discusses five key trends shaping the sector in 2025. Companies are balancing traditional hydrocarbon production with investments in renewables like wind, solar, and hydrogen, recognizing that oil will remain vital for decades. Decarbonization efforts, including carbon capture and biofuels, are accelerating under pressure from stakeholders. The industry is also adopting standardized cloud ERP systems to improve efficiency, focusing AI on automating complex processes. Finally, collaboration and partnerships are crucial as companies navigate this complex transition, driving innovation and resilience in a rapidly changing energy landscape.

The Overpopulation Podcast
Pro-Nuclear Propaganda and Our Future | M. V. Ramana

The Overpopulation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 102:46


The nuclear industry and its boosters promise clean, abundant energy, but nuclear power delivers expensive electricity while posing catastrophic radiation risks and a constant threat of nuclear war. M. V. Ramana, physicist and author of Nuclear is Not the Solution, explains why respecting the limits of the biosphere means reducing our energy use and rejecting elites' push for endless growth. Highlights include:  Why nuclear energy is inherently risky due to its complex, tightly coupled systems that are prone to catastrophic failures that can't be predicted or prevented; Why nuclear waste poses long-term threats to all life by remaining dangerously radioactive for thousands of years, with no safe, permanent disposal solution and frequent storage failures; Why nuclear energy is expensive, with projects routinely running over budget and behind schedule; Why the expansion of nuclear energy increases the likelihood of devastating nuclear war; How climate change and war-time accidents or direct targeting increase the risks of nuclear catastrophe; Why nuclear Uranium mining and its wastes often require ‘sacrifice zones' that are disproportionately found in indigenous land and less powerful communities; How the nuclear industry shapes nuclear policy and debate by capturing regulators and creating an energy ‘panic' based on one-sided narratives that block democratic discussion and scrutiny; Why, despite the hype from the nuclear industry, new nuclear plant designs like small modular reactors are subject to the same cost and safety concerns as the old designs;  Why the best answer to dealing with renewable energy's variability is not nuclear or fossil fuels but reducing demand; Why renewable energy is no panacea for planetary overshoot and why we need to have a broadly democratic conversation about living within the limits of the planet. See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript:  https://www.populationbalance.org/podcast/mv-ramana   OVERSHOOT | Shrink Toward Abundance OVERSHOOT tackles today's interlocked social and ecological crises driven by humanity's excessive population and consumption. The podcast explores needed narrative, behavioral, and system shifts for recreating human life in balance with all life on Earth. With expert guests from wide-ranging disciplines, we examine the forces underlying overshoot: from patriarchal pronatalism that is fueling overpopulation, to growth-biased economic systems that lead to consumerism and social injustice, to the dominant worldview of human supremacy that subjugates animals and nature. Our vision of shrinking toward abundance inspires us to seek pathways of transformation that go beyond technological fixes toward a new humanity that honors our interconnectedness with all beings.  Hosted by Nandita Bajaj and Alan Ware. Brought to you by Population Balance. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://www.populationbalance.org/subscribe Learn more at https://www.populationbalance.org Copyright 2025 Population Balance

Redefining Energy
181. “Hot Air” from Tony Blair - May25

Redefining Energy

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 20:09


The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) recently released a widely publicized report titled “The Climate Paradox”, which has garnered significant positive attention from outlets such as the Guardian, the BBC, the Financial Times, Bloomberg, and much of the European press.Beginning with the statement, “Climate action has reached an impasse,” the report, authored by Lindy Fursman (who holds a PhD in Sociology from UC Berkeley), outlines several key “facts” that have been effectively debunked by experts like Michael Liebreich in his Substack and Michael Barnard in Cleantechnica.The TBI concludes with a series of recommendations, the most prominent being the call to “accelerate and scale technologies that capture carbon, alongside significant investments in engineered carbon-dioxide removal technologies, including direct air capture (DAC) solutions”. To emphasize this message, the cover of TBI's report features an image of Climeworks' plant in Iceland. Climeworks, a Swiss engineering company with 500 employees, has received $800 million in equity and subsidies from major players such as Partners Group, the GIC (Singapore's sovereign wealth fund), Baillie Gifford (an early investor in Tesla), Swiss Re, and Microsoft.However, last week, Climeworks faced a major setback when it was revealed that despite receiving substantial funding, the company had only captured 105 tonnes of CO2—not 105,000, but just 105 tonnes (less than a single flight London – New York) —despite the strong backing of tech giants like Stripe, Microsoft and Shopify.This revelation has sparked widespread concern and warranted a prompt discussion with Laurent Segalen, Gerard Reid and Michael Barnard to assess the implications. The conversation will explore the credibility of the TBI's stance on energy, the broader potential of DAC, and whether this technology is, in fact, a case of "Deception, Amateurism, and Con."Links:Michael Liebreich substack:https://mliebreich.substack.com/p/why-tony-blair-needs-to-reset-hisMichael Barnard Cleantechnicahttps://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/05/tony-blairs-new-climate-reset-report-promotes-delay-not-action/https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/15/climeworks-dac-fiscal-collapse-the-brutal-reality-of-pulling-carbon-from-the-sky/

Web3 Breakdowns
Dan Dicker: The Great Oil Reckoning - [Making Markets, EP.61]

Web3 Breakdowns

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 45:56


My guest today is Daniel Dicker, a seasoned oil trader, former floor broker at the NYMEX, and well-known expert on energy markets. Over a three-decade career, Daniel has seen the full arc of oil's role in financial markets—from a bellwether commodity to a sidelined input. In this conversation, we explore why oil has fallen off the radar for many investors, and what signs might bring it roaring back. We also discuss why renewables aren't ready, how nuclear fits in, and the unexpected reasons he might start buying oil again. Please enjoy this conversation with Daniel Dicker. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:00:43) The Changing Role of Oil in the Economy (00:01:56) Financialization and Speculation in Oil Markets (00:04:55) Impact of Renewables and ESG on Oil (00:07:01) Government Policies and Oil Prices (00:14:45) Strategic Petroleum Reserve and Market Manipulation (00:17:38) Recession Risks and Corporate Earnings (00:23:35) Media Coverage of Commodities (00:24:36) Investment Strategies in Energy (00:25:19) Oil Market Dynamics and Bankruptcies (00:26:46) Buffett's Investment in Occidental (00:28:28) Renewable Energy and Carbon Capture (00:30:37) Nuclear Energy Investments (00:37:27) Geopolitics and Oil Supply (00:39:47) OPEC's Challenges and Strategies (00:42:46) Future of Oil Prices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The HC Insider Podcast
Renewable Natural Gas Now with Ben Kruger & Warren Feather

The HC Insider Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 51:33


Today, we return to the subject of Renewable Natural Gas, which could be as much as 15 % of global natural gas supply by 2050, offering significant advantages both in its carbon intensity as well as driving a powerful circularity, capturing waste methane that would otherwise go into the atmosphere, driving biodiversity and providing significant optionality in trading. What is RNG? Where does it sit today in terms of  global policy support and participants and what does its future hold? Our guests are Warren Feather and Ben Kruger. Warren was a Managing Director of Cargill and led their global oilseeds processing and renewables solutions businesses before joining Roeslein as a board advisor while Ben Kruger has joined Roeslein and Associates as the SVP of Renewables after a 25 -year career at Cargill, where he latterly was Director of Renewable Natural Gas and Specialty Oil Seeds. Roeslein itself is a global technology and engineering company that, through its Roeslein Renewables Group, is now developing projects around the world in renewable natural gas, offering turnkey solutions to agricultural customers,including finance and all technical aspects of project development. 

Redefining Energy
180. The KKR Energy formula - May25

Redefining Energy

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 27:26


KKR is a Private Equity giant whose involvement in the Energy/Infrastructure sector has grown bigger over the decades. Energy/Infrastructure investments now represents approx 10% of their global Asset under Management of c.700bnUSD.KKR's approach combines several strategies which are developed in different vehicles from run of the mill yield funds to more risky platforms. Since the beginning of the decade, KKR has invested billions in the acquisitions of assets in the sector (Zenobe, Avantus, Albioma, Contour Global, Actis, Ignis, SMS, Acciona, Encavis, EGC, Eni biofuels) plus a special agreement to develop AI with ECP.Laurent and Gerard have the pleasure and privilege to invite Emmanuel Lagarrigue, Partner and co-head of Global Climate at KKR, who co-runs this global effort. Prior joining KKR in 2022, Emmanuel had a 27 years stellar career at Schneider Electric where he ended up leading the Group Strategy. Under his tenure, Schneider Electric's shares grew tenfold.What is KKR's strategy, how can it provide returns in this volatile environment, how to foster synergies inside its portfolio, where are the next big trends they are looking at? Emmanuel also discusses how private markets and public markets differ when it comes to asset valuations, how to deal with volatility, how much energy growth will be triggered by datacenters and finally what he thinks about Hydrogen and ”Green Premiums”.A ”tour de force” from one of the most prominent Energy investor on the planet.

Outrage and Optimism
The Spanish Grid Goes Down: Are renewables really to blame?

Outrage and Optimism

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 44:31


On April 28th, millions of people across Spain, Portugal and beyond were plunged into darkness in one of Europe's most severe blackouts in decades. Was it a cyberattack? A renewables failure? Or might things be a little more complex?This week, Tom Rivett-Carnac, Christiana Figueres, and Paul Dickinson dig into what we know, what we don't, and ask what this blackout really tells us about the transition to renewables. They speak with energy strategist Kingsmill Bond of Ember and hear an on-the-ground account from José Manuel Entrecanales, CEO of global renewables leader Acciona, to build a picture of how our grids function – and how they fail.Plus: what can we say when friends or colleagues claim that ‘renewables aren't reliable'? And, after our recent conversations reflecting on the legacy of Pope Francis, what might Pope Leo XIV mean for future climate leadership?Learn more

The John Batchelor Show
Preview: Colleague Simon Constable in France comments on the doubts that net zero with renewables is wise after the Spain and Portugal blackout at noontime. More later.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 2:07


Preview: Colleague Simon Constable in France comments on the doubts that net zero with renewables is wise after the Spain and Portugal blackout at noontime. More later. 1914 BARCELONA

Cleaning Up. Leadership in an age of climate change.
Can You Run a Grid Entirely On Renewables? Ep208: Anders Lindberg

Cleaning Up. Leadership in an age of climate change.

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 62:44


Can You Run A Grid Without Fossil Fuels? "Yes," says Anders Lindberg, President of Energy and Executive VP at Wärtsilä, on this week's episode of Cleaning Up. It'll just cost €65 trillion extra by 2050. Anders' team at Wärtsilä has recently published its Crossroads to Net Zero report, which argues that keeping a little bit of flexible generation on the grid will save huge amounts of money as the globe strives for net zero, while also speeding up the transition to renewables. The argument centres on what to do with the last few percent of power supply, and what forms of generation need to be built to ensure consistent electricity supply and prevent black or brown outs.Perhaps unsurprisingly for a gas engine manufacturer, Wärtsilä's report makes the case that gas should provide the last few percentage points of electricity generation. Michael Liebreich puts that claim to the test. Discover more:Wärtsilä's Crossroads to Net Zero report: https://www.wartsila.com/energy/towards-100-renewable-energy/choosing-the-optimal-pathway-for-energy-transitionCan Germany's Gas Giant Go Green? Ep206: Michael Lewis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOD-f6uSPgcQ&A: What we do – and do not – know about the blackout in Spain and Portugal — https://www.carbonbrief.org/qa-what-we-do-and-do-not-know-about-the-blackout-in-spain-and-portugal/ENTSO-E expert panel initiates the investigation into the causes of Iberian blackout: https://www.entsoe.eu/news/2025/05/09/entso-e-expert-panel-initiates-the-investigation-into-the-causes-of-iberian-blackoutLeadership Circle: Cleaning Up is supported by the Leadership Circle, and its founding members: Actis, Alcazar Energy, Davidson Kempner, EcoPragma Capital, EDP of Portugal, Eurelectric, the Gilardini Foundation, KKR, National Grid, Octopus Energy, Quadrature Climate Foundation, SDCL and Wärtsilä. For more information on the Leadership Circle, please visit https://www.cleaningup.live.

Arc Junkies
State of the Arc #2: Welding in 2025 — Tariffs, Renewables, Certs & AI Inspection

Arc Junkies

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 13:01


In this episode of State of the Arc, we're diving into four major trends shaping the welding and fabrication world in 2025.