Podcasts about renewables

This week on World Ocean Radio, host Peter Neill is discussing solar energy, in his opinion, a pure opportunity at every level of scale and application. He shares examples of floating solar projects around the world--arrays placed on the surface of reservoirs, abandoned sandpits, and other passive bodies of water--that are providing substantial contributions and annual outputs in places like India, China, the Netherlands, and Africa.  WORLD OCEAN RADIO World Ocean Radio is a weekly series of five-minute audio essays available for syndicated use at no cost by college and community radio stations worldwide, providing coverage of a broad spectrum of ocean issues from science and education to advocacy and exemplary projects. Episodes of World Ocean Radio offer host Peter Neill's perspectives on global ocean issues and viable solutions, and celebrate exemplary projects. Subscribe, rate and review: every share, star, and endorsement helps to sustain World Ocean Radio.

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Peter Hewitt, former fund manager, director at the AIC, and director at Odyssean, joins Jonathan Davis (editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook and winner of the AIC Best Broadcast Journalist Award 2024 and 2025) in this edition of the Money Makers Investment Trusts podcast, in a discussion including emerging markets, smaller companies, and renewables and infrastructure trusts. This discussion was recorded on Friday 25 September 2026. Jonathan is now writing market and other comments on Substack (jdinvestor.substack.com), and for those of you who follow Money Makers on social media, two new channels are now available - TikTok (@moneymakers_its) and Bluesky (@money-makers.co). Do give us a follow! *** OUT NOW: The 2026 Investment Trusts Handbook *** Available to order from Harriman House: https://harriman-house.com/authors/jonathan-davis/the-investment-trusts-handbook-2026/9781804094358 The Investment Trusts Handbook 2026 is the ninth edition of the highly regarded annual handbook for anyone interested in investment trusts – often referred to as the City's best-kept secret, or the connoisseur's choice among investment funds. It is expertly edited by well-known author and professional investor Jonathan Davis, founder and editor of the Money Makers newsletter and podcast. It is available through bookshops and extensively online. The next edition of the Handbook, an independent educational publication, is now in preparation. With articles by 30 different authors, including analysts, fund managers and investment writers, plus more than 80 pages of detailed data and analysis, the latest edition is an indispensable companion for anyone looking to invest in the investment trust sector. *** Timestamps 0:00:37 - Introduction 0:01:08 - The state of play 0:05:38 - Emerging markets trusts 0:14:38 - Smaller companies 0:24:00 - A short break 0:24:45 - Renewables and infrastructure 0:34:25 - Year to date performance 0:38:25 - Performance over three years 0:41:53 - Close If you enjoy the weekly podcast, why not also try the Money Makers Circle? This is a membership scheme that offers listeners to the podcast an opportunity, in return for a modest monthly or annual subscription, to receive additional premium content every week, including interviews, performance data, links to third party research, market/portfolio reviews and regular comments from the editor. A subscription costs £12 a month or £120 for one year, with a two week free trial available for new subscribers. This week, as well as the usual features, the Circle features a profile of Murray International (MYI). Future profiles include Literacy Capital (BOOK) and Polar Capital Technology (PCT). Our weekly subscriber email includes a comprehensive summary of all the latest news plus the week's biggest share price, NAV and discount movements. Subscribe and you will never miss any important developments from the sector. For more information please visit https://money-makers.co/circle. Membership helps to cover the cost of producing the weekly investment trust podcast, which will continue to be free for the foreseeable future. We are very grateful for your continued support and the enthusiastic response to more than 350 podcasts since we launched in 2020. You can find more information, including relevant disclosures, at www.money-makers.co. Please note that this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and nothing you hear should be considered as investment advice. Our podcasts are also available on the Association of Investment Companies website, www.theaic.co.uk. Produced by Ben Gamblin - www.bgprofessional.co.uk

Zenith Energy's Michael Buzzard on the remarkable energy transitions achieved in off-grid mines, and plans for the future. Plus: The Coalition chainsaw and other news of the week.

Oman's economy has relied on oil and gas for decades. Now, the country is investing heavily in green hydrogen and renewables, whilst also rolling out one of the most significant social protection reforms for workers seen in the region in recent decades. IHRB's Sarah Mostafa-Kamel speaks to Rumaitha Al Busaidi, an Omani scientist and environmental advocate, and Anfal Al Alawi, an energy sector and worker welfare expert in Oman's energy industry, about the lessons Oman's example hold for other countries in managing this transition.

For all the recent negative news surrounding renewable energy in the US, the reality is that in 2025, around 80% of the new power generation that came online globally was renewable. But to encourage global players to participate in that market for renewables, you need a rigorous system of verification, and a stable modern marketplace. That's where today's company comes in.John Melby is the CEO of Xpansiv, the world's largest registry platform for renewable energy and carbon. John is an accomplished leader in energy and environmental markets, with over two decades of experience driving innovation in renewable carbon, natural gas, and power markets. John joins us for an in-depth discussion on the current state of power generation, and how Xpansiv's platform is facilitating the growth of renewables. Highlights:John's experience with energy markets (2:24)The opportunity for Xpansiv (3:44)Xpansiv's slate of services (5:05)Shifting energy consumption (6:22)Importance of registry infrastructure (9:05)Xpansiv's power business (11:39)Partnership with Constellation (13:56)Asia's role in the energy transition (15:25)Xpansiv's acquisition strategy (18:06)The evolving role of AI (20:48)Outlook for Renewables in the US (22:45)What's success for Xpansiv? (28:06)Links:John Melby LinkedInXpansiv LinkedInXpansiv WebsiteICR LinkedInICR TwitterICR WebsiteFeedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, joe@lowerstreet.co

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Mark Kenny, The Canberra Times political analyst and a professor at the ANU's Australian Studies Institute.

In a special episode of the Wind Power podcast ahead of next week's WindEnergy Hamburg conference, Bärbel Heidebroek, president of German wind energy association BWE, analyses government proposals to reform its onshore and offshore wind sectors.Heidebroek discussed controversial proposals to alleviate grid bottlenecks by cutting curtailment compensation for onshore wind developers and imposing power limits for turbines and warned they could jeopardise the country's energy independence.  She also talked about planned reforms to auction design for offshore wind projects and gave her views on the recent electoral success of the far right AfD party in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt.This episode was produced by Jude Owen and Czarina Deen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Barwick is joined by Richard Barden to examine the less-discussed consequences of the AI boom. From the enormous power and water requirements of hyperscale data centres to the growing pressure on Australia's electricity system. They also examine Australia's expanding counter-terrorism and national security laws, including control orders, preventative detention and post-sentence detention, highlighting the concerns raised by the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor and the implications for the rule of law. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Introduction 1:02 - Will AI Kill Us? The Skynet Debate 4:01 - Science Fiction Predicted AI Dangers 4:44 - Dangers of AI Summarizing Books 6:35 - Follow the Money: The AI Investment Bubble 8:06 - Chinese Open-Source AI vs Western Monopoly 12:36 - AI Copyright Sellout: Australian Artists Ripped Off 15:15 - The REAL AI Danger: Data Center Power & Water Crisis 19:01 - Coal Power vs Renewables for Data Centers 24:20 - State-by-State Data Center Chaos 27:02 - Government Crushes Local Council Opposition 29:34 - Community Campaigns Against Data Centers 32:31 - Australia's Pre-Crime Dystopia, ASIO 33:10 - Control Orders & Preventative Detention for Kids 34:57 - Minority Report & 2005 Anti-Terror Laws 35:18 - Watchdog Says: Repeal These Powers 38:10 - Alice in Wonderland: Government's Own Damning Quote 39:54 - Fight the Pre-Crime Bill: Take Action Now 41:51 - Sterling First Victims: No Compensation for the Needy 44:20 - Double Standards: $2M for Higgins, $0 for Elderly 46:34 - Like It or Not, We're All Australian 49:53 - Sam Lim MP: Chinese Australian Experience Donate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=Soundcloud&utm_medium=end_screen&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20260917_cit_rep For cheques and direct deposits, call 1800 636 432 Become a member of the Australian Citizens Party: https://citizensparty.org.au/membership?utm_source=Soundcloud&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=membership&utm_content=20260917_cit_rep Sign the Citizens Party Petition to Save Australia's post offices!: https://info.citizensparty.org.au/save-post-offices Subscribe to the Australian Alert Service: https://info.citizensparty.org.au/subscribe?utm_source=Soundcloud&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=AAS_subscibe&utm_content=20260917_cit_rep Sign up for ACP Email Alerts: https://citizensparty.org.au/join-email-list?utm_source=Soundcloud&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=join_email&utm_content=20260917_cit_rep Contact your MP (search by name or electorate): https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CitizensPartyAU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CitizensPartyAU X: https://x.com/CitizensPartyAU TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@citizenspartyau Soundcloud: https://www.Soundcloud.com/CitizensPartyAU LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/citizenspartyau Telegram: https://t.me/CitizensPartyAU #CitizensReport #Australia #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #DataCentres #EnergyCrisis #Electricity #NationalSecurity #PreCrime #AustralianPolitics #RuleOfLaw #AustralianNews #australianpodcast #CitizensPartyAu #PoliticalCommentary #ASIO

Join Ashutosh Garg as he sits down with Deepak Thakur, Managing Director & CEO, Hinduja Renewables Energy Pvt. Ltd., in this insightful episode of The Brand Called You.With more than three decades of experience across organizations including L&T, Honeywell, Reliance, Mahindra, and Hinduja Renewables, Deepak Thakur shares defining moments from his leadership journey and the lessons he has gained along the way.The conversation explores how India's renewable energy sector is evolving, the challenges and opportunities ahead, and why integrated energy solutions will be increasingly important to the country's sustainable energy future.Deepak also discusses the role of people, culture, disciplined decision-making, and AI in building successful renewable energy businesses. He explains why technology should complement human judgment and why long-term thinking is essential when making decisions that can shape organizations and energy systems for decades.Whether you are interested in renewable energy, clean technology, leadership, sustainability, AI, or India's energy transition, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the forces shaping the future.

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ffinlo Costain (8point9.com) is joined by Tom Pycraft (Ark Events), Jimmy Woodrow (Pasture for Life), and Sue Pritchard (Food, Farming and Countryside Commission). They discuss food system risk and reflection on the discussion and outcomes from the UK's first Conference on Food & National Security.For the key takeaways from the conference - Click the link or scroll down (https://8point9.com/key-takeaways-from-conference-on-food-national-security/) * The UK's food system is a national security threat -Centralised processing, fossil fuel dependency, ecological degradation and import reliance create exploitable points of failure that weaken the UK's resilience and increase strategic risk.* Resilience must replace efficiency as the organising principle of the food system - The shift from “just-in-time” supply chains to “just-in-case” value networks was a recurring theme throughout the day, with preparedness needing to sit alongside productivity and efficiency.* We must recognise nature and agroecology as strategic defence assets - Healthy soils, biodiversity and farming systems that work with nature reduce dependence on imported inputs and fossil fuels while strengthening food security, water cycling and long-term national resilience.* The missing middle is as important as the farm - Regional processing, storage, distribution and retail infrastructure are essential to rebuilding resilient place-based food economies and reducing reliance on fragile, centralised supply chains.* Britain needs practical food emergency preparedness - Local authorities, businesses and communities should work in partnership and develop clear plans and the capability to feed people during major disruptions, whether lasting days, weeks or years.* NATO Article 3 provides a powerful framework for action - Civilian resilience is a core NATO commitment, creating a strong policy opportunity to recognise distributed food systems, and natural infrastructure as key defence assets.* The capital exists - the challenge is creating investable opportunities - With UK investment managers overseeing around £10 trillion, the barriers are not a lack of capital but clear policy signals, investable projects and regulatory certainty.* The energy transition offers a blueprint for food and nature - Renewables accelerated when security, policy and investment aligned. The same conditions are now needed to unlock investment in resilient food systems and natural infrastructure.* Stronger food systems strengthen national and global stability - Building resilient food systems can reduce the risk of food insecurity, conflict and migration, while strengthening economy and society both at home and internationally.* The opportunity to act is now - This focus on defence, resilience and national preparedness presents a unique opportunity to place food, farming and nature at the heart of UK security policy, supported by collaboration across government, finance, farming, industry and civil society.Thank you to our hosts and sponsors: Howden, Saffery, and Savills. To our Founding Patron: Marian Boswall. And to our remarkable panellists and speakers.

Jonathan recently met up with Alex in Las Vegas, and today, you'll hear their conversation about his depiction in 'The Dark Wizard'; base jumping vs free soloing; his Netflix event in Taipei; the Honnold Foundation; and more. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We'd love for you to share with us the stories or topics you'd like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS:  Quince.com/blister DraftKings.com - code: Blister BLISTER+ Get Covered Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer's Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES Alex's Stroll Up the Matterhorn (3:34) Living in Las Vegas (10:18) The Honnold Foundation (13:47) Solar & Renewables (19:49) Taipei, Netflix, & Megaskyscrapers (28:04) The Dark Wizard & Dean Potter (34:57) Base Jumping, Wingsuiting, & Freesoloing (46:44) Training (50:27) Books (52:47) Alex's ‘Climbing Gold' Podcast (56:15) Alex's ‘Planet Visionaries' Podcast (1:02:08) A Recent Best Read (1:10:45) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR

There is simply too much greenwashing happening. Environmental reporting has become a meaningless bureaucracy feeding a fictional reality through glossy reports that nobody reads anymore.  But things are changing; the impact of climate change (heatwaves, floods) is hitting back at governments trying to ignore it. Some BigTech, historically in favour of renewable energy are now busy building the biggest gas plants in the world for their datacenters, while pretending still to be on track for their “net zero” commitments.  They maintain the fiction through carbon accounting tricks, maximisation of loopholes and heavy PR campaigns run by the American Petroleum Institute and McKinsey.  Fortunately, there are a lot of companies which start to see the direction of travel: a more granular way of accounting for Energy and Emissions. Not by the year, where summer solar can be accounted for winter consumption, but by the month and soon by the hour.   Hourly matching is new, tough, but far from unsurmountable. That is what new companies such as Renewabl are enabling: by cutting though the bureaucracy and Excel Sheets, and helping the forward thinkers to present, report and optimise their energy and emissions profile.  Laurent and Gerard have the privilege of receiving Carolyn Addy, Head of Commercial at Renewabl, to talk about the new trends, the innovations, and how progressively, we are entering a more transparent and efficient world.  We talk about immediate non-regret solutions and the impact of AI in the process. We also dive into how hourly PPAs are progressively making their way into the market, and whatever perceived additional work they require, in fact they provide better hedges against volatile energy costs.

Taiwan aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, but how close is it to meeting its renewable-energy goals? Taiwan Talk host Tim Berge speaks with** Bin Fu, Taiwan Country Manager at Lightsource bp**, and *Weiwei Tseng, Chairperson of wpd Taiwan*, about the state of solar and wind power, the permitting and land-use challenges facing developers, the role of energy storage, and what Taiwan must do now to keep its energy transition moving. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Renewables have hit a record high, but the Associate Energy Minister says New Zealand still can't quit coal and gas. A new MBIE report shows renewables supplied 92% of electricity in the June quarter, with record geothermal generation and solar up 56%. Wholesale electricity prices also fell 66% compared with the same quarter last year. Shane Jones told Mike Hosking New Zealand needs coal and gas because there's not enough water in lakes or battery storage to guarantee supply. He's tired of people who think you can have these green accoutrements without a backup and won't support a model where New Zealand imports everything from overseas. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The environment minister has fought back against criticisms that very few world leaders will attend the pre-COP meeting in the Pacific.

In the 2000s, a wave of cheap Chinese goods that flooded global markets and wiped out manufacturing jobs became known as the China Shock.  Now it's sequel, China Shock 2.0 has arrived.  But this time, China isn't just exporting cheap goods. It's taking on the world in cutting-edge technology, from AI to electric vehicles and robotics.   Today, economist David Autor, who helped coin the phrase 'China Shock' and is one of Time magazine's most influential people of 2026 in AI, on whether the world is ready for it. Featured:  David Autor, Professor in the MIT Department of Economics 

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In this episode of the Limitless Podcast, Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms welcome back Ryan Strachan for a wide-ranging conversation on investing, Jamaica's energy future, infrastructure, the Jamaica Stock Exchange, and the forces that could reshape the Jamaican economy.⚡ A major focus is the future of JPS and Jamaica's electricity sector. Ryan explores what the upcoming changes could mean for renewable energy, battery storage, electricity prices, manufacturing, household expenses, and economic growth. Could cheaper energy unlock an entirely new phase for Jamaican businesses and investors?

A breakdown of today's big government jobs report, how an enslaved pitmaster's recipes became a celebrated American barbecue legacy, and a local business leader expanding access to affordable solar power.

Keep in touch and have your say 24/7 - www.portugaltalkradio.comTop news on an intense mainland Portugal heatwave with temperatures up to 42°C alongside continued expansion of onshore wind energy as Portugal pursues 2030 climate goals and net-zero by 2045. Sharing headlines including a missing 23-year-old last seen in Lisbon, a woman's death in an Albufeira hotel with a partner detained, book vouchers exceeding 52,000 issued, and opportunities for Portuguese companies in Ireland, plus weather and currency updates. Munson previews recent uploads (a Tavira coach-trip video, Portugal's first neurodivergent festival, and a central Portugal real-estate report) before interviewing climate campaigner and former green energy consultant Stuart Boyle. Boyle discusses human-induced climate change, the IPCC, El Niño, increasing extreme events, and practical resilience steps after Storm Kristin, emphasizing local preparedness, community support, and Portugal's progress toward renewable power.00:00 Show Intro And Top Story01:06 Headlines Weather And Currency03:01 Stay For The Main Show03:07 Recent Uploads And Podcasts05:30 Today Theme Its Hot Now What07:32 Guest Joins Stuart Boyle08:42 Stuart Climate Activism Background11:56 Extreme Weather And Portugal Reality16:44 Trusting Science And The IPCC18:35 El Nino Explained And Global Impacts21:58 What Can We Do Resilience23:24 Act Local Think Global24:22 China Tech Changes Costs25:59 Storm Kristen Lessons26:58 Home Resilience Checklist30:20 Community Mutual Aid32:03 Post Industrial Future35:27 Portugal Renewable Advantage37:46 Politics Bills And Voting40:39 Wrap Up And A TeamBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

Climate Change in Portugal (2026): El Niño, Storm Kristin, and Building Local ResilienceIn a 2026 conversation based in Portugal, Stewart and Carl discuss human-induced climate change, how the topic has become politically polarizing, and why they look to climate science - especially IPCC reports - while acknowledging public distrust of “science.”They compare their environmental backgrounds and focus on practical implications of worsening extremes, referencing Storm Kristin (power and internet outages, water issues) and an incoming heat spike into the 40s. Stuart explains weather vs climate, outlines how El Niño works and why its current intensity is unprecedented, and links rising greenhouse gases to increasing uncertainty and extremes affecting Portugal (including drought risk in the south).They emphasize balancing local action with political engagement, suggesting resilience measures like solar lights, backup generators, water storage, community networks, and alternative communications (Meshtastic), while noting Portugal's renewable progress and ongoing energy pricing/regulation issues.00:00 Naming Climate Change00:09 Early Activism Roots01:53 Friends of the Earth Era03:11 Portugal Extremes Today05:00 Host Climate Journey06:19 Weather Versus Climate08:11 Trust and the IPCC10:01 El Nino Explained12:03 Greenhouse Gas Basics13:23 Local Resilience Actions13:50 Pragmatic Not Evangelical15:49 China and Renewables Shift17:26 Storm Kristen Lessons18:24 Backup Power Basics18:55 Water and Community Barter19:40 Off Grid Communications20:15 Blackouts as Lessons22:20 Climate Upsides and Tradeoffs23:29 Post Industrial Disruption24:45 Lifestyle Change Reality Check26:54 Portugal Renewable Potential29:12 Politics Prices and Regulation32:05 Wrap Up and Community Plug33:59 Portuguese A Team OutroBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

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August 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks. Includes articles on the top clean-tech companies, AI infrastructure stocks, and ESG funds. By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 170, August 28, 2026 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 170, published on August 28, 2026, titled "August 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks." This podcast is presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your go-to site for vital global, ethical, and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content, including stock symbols and bonus material, on this episode's podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don't receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will disclose any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. I have a great crop of 12 articles for you in this podcast! Note: Sometimes companies are covered more than once. Now I've chosen 6 to quote from. Titles and links to the other 6 can be found on the webpage for this podcast edition. ------------------------------------------------------------- Nvidia vs. SanDisk: Morgan Stanley Reveals Which AI Stock Is Crowded and Which Is Heavily Under-Owned I'm beginning with an article featuring two stocks that most ethical and sustainable investors have invested in, either directly or indirectly through funds. It's titled Nvidia vs. SanDisk: Morgan Stanley Reveals Which AI Stock Is Crowded and Which Is Heavily Under-Owned. It is published on tipranks.com and is by Shalu Saraf. Here's some of what the writer says about Morgan Stanley's analysis of these two stocks. "Story Highlights Nvidia has a 2.53-point ownership gap, the widest among the large-cap tech stocks tracked by Morgan Stanley. SanDisk is 2.30 points above its S&P 500 weighting, making it the most over-owned stock in the group. Nvidia has 37.74% analyst upside, compared with 23.78% for SanDisk, with both stocks carrying Strong Buy ratings. Nvidia NVDA  Is Under-Owned Despite Its Market Size. Nvidia's institutional ownership is 2.53 percentage points below its 7.61% S&P 500 (SPX) weighting, and the gap widened by 14 basis points in the second quarter. That gives Nvidia the widest ownership gap among the large-cap tech stocks in the group. Apple AAPL follows with a 2.33% gap, while Microsoft MSFT and Amazon AMZN have gaps of 1.54% and 1.29%, respectively. SanDisk SNDK  Is the More Crowded Trade. Its institutional ownership is 2.30 percentage points above its 0.35% S&P 500 weighting, making it the most over-owned stock in Morgan Stanley's group. KLA KLAC and Western Digital WDC also rank among the most over-owned names… Morgan Stanley also found that active managers remain heavily invested in memory and storage stocks. Software stocks, including IBM IBM, Oracle ORCL, Palo Alto Networks PANW, ServiceNow NOW, and Adobe ADBE, have much lower ownership. NVDA vs. SNDK: Which Stock Do Analysts Prefer? Wall Street remains bullish on both Nvidia and SanDisk, with both stocks carrying a Strong Buy consensus. Nvidia has the higher average price target of $309.94, implying 37.74% upside. SanDisk's $2,211.76 average target points to 23.78% upside." End quotes ------------------------------------------------------------- Clean Tech Companies - Clean Edge 100 This next article is a good annual ranking of clean tech industries. Companies must include over 50% of their revenues from clean tech activities. The article is titled Clean Tech Companies - Clean Edge 100. It is from and by cleanedge.com. Here are some quotes. "The 2026 Clean Edge 100, our third annual ranking of the 100 top publicly traded clean-tech companies in clean energy, transportation, water, and the grid, finds continued global industry leadership in the U.S., Europe, and China. Eligible clean-tech companies are members of our global equity research universe of more than 800 companies and must receive at least 50% of their revenue from clean-tech activities (pure plays). Companies are ranked according to an equally weighted composite of market capitalization, revenue, and operating profit. Revenue and operating profit are adjusted by business exposure as evaluated by Clean Edge.  U.S., Europe, and China-domiciled companies lead the pack this year with 27, 26, and 22 listings respectively, followed by Brazil with seven and Korea with four, reflecting the diversity of global clean-tech activity. U.S.-domiciled firms accounted for nearly $2.5 trillion of market capitalization ($1.6 trillion from Tesla alone), followed by European Union and U.K. companies with $1.2 trillion and Chinese firms with $716 billion in cumulative market capitalization respectively." End quotes. Incidentally, the top five companies in the ranking are: Tesla, Inc. (TSLA), Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CYATY), GE Vernova, Inc. (GEV), Schneider Electric SE (SU.PA), and ABB Ltd. (ABBN.SW). ------------------------------------------------------------- JUST: How This Ethical ETF Beats Other Large Caps This next article features an ETF that is becoming a favourite. It's titled JUST: How This Ethical ETF Beats Other Large Caps. It's published on etfdb.com and written by Nick Peters-Golden. Here are some quotes from the article. "Do you have clients looking to invest with justice in mind? Younger investors, in particular, are increasingly eager to screen out companies that don't match their ethics. While many ETFs screen out questionable companies, not all manage to deliver strong returns. However, the Goldman Sachs JUST U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF (JUST B) offers a compelling alternative… The index draws from the Russell 1000 and screens for firms that meet its methodology, assessing key areas like diversity, customer privacy, and greenhouse gas emissions… Rather than just focusing on penalizing perceived policy violators, the strategy prioritizes investing in companies doing good. Leveraging that approach, the socially responsible ETF has returned 15.2% YTD, outperforming the ETF Database Large Cap Growth Equities category average of 11.15%, as of August 7. JUST has also delivered strong long-term results, outperforming its category average across one, three, and five-year periods. Over the last five years, the fund has generated a 13% annualized return, beating the Large Cap Growth Equities category average. As advisors look to onboard more clients with particular views and standards, JUST offers a balanced solution of principals and performance." End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Top Renewable Energy Stocks To Watch Now This next article takes us to an industry much loved by ethical and sustainable investors. It's titled Top Renewable Energy Stocks To Watch Now. It's from etfdb.com and by MarketBeat. "1) Quanta Services (PWR) Quanta Services, Inc. provides infrastructure solutions for the electric and gas utility, renewable energy, communications, and pipeline and energy industries in the United States, Canada, Australia, and internationally. The company's Electric Power Infrastructure Solutions segment engages in the design, procurement, construction, upgrade, repair, and maintenance of electric power transmission and distribution infrastructure and substation facilities; installation, maintenance, and upgrade of electric power infrastructure projects; installation of smart grid technologies on electric power networks; and design, installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and industrial wirings. Read Our Latest Research Report on PWR 2) WEC Energy Group (WEC) WEC Energy Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides regulated natural gas and electricity, and renewable and nonregulated renewable energy services in the United States. It operates through Wisconsin, Illinois, Other States, Electric Transmission, and Non-Utility Energy Infrastructure segments. Read Our Latest Research Report on WEC 3) HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI) HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the investment of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure markets in the United States. The company's portfolio includes equity investments, commercial and government receivables, real estate, and debt securities. Read Our Latest Research Report on HASI 4) Clearway Energy (CWEN) Clearway Energy, Inc. operates in the renewable energy business in the United States. The company operates through Conventional and Renewables segments. It has approximately 6,000 net MW of installed wind, solar, and energy generation projects; and approximately 2,500 net MW of natural gas-fired generation facilities. Read Our Latest Research Report on CWEN 5) Forum Energy Technologies (FET) Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes products serving the oil, natural gas, industrial, and renewable energy industries in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Drilling & Downhole, Completions, and Production. The Drilling & Downhole segment designs, manufactures, and supplies products, and provides related services to the drilling, well construction, artificial lift, and subsea energy construction and services markets, including applications in oil and natural gas, renewable energy, defense, and communications. Read Our Latest Research Report on FET 6) AirJoule Technologies (AIRJ) Montana Technologies Corporation operates as an atmospheric renewable energy and water harvesting technology company. It provides energy and dehumidification, evaporative cooling, and atmospheric water generation through its AirJoule technology. The company is headquartered in Ronan, Montana. Read Our Latest Research Report on AIRJ 7) NOV (NOV) NOV Inc. designs, constructs, manufactures, and sells systems, components, and products for oil and gas drilling and production, and industrial and renewable energy sectors in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Energy Equipment, and Energy Products and Services. The company provides solids control and waste management equipment and services, managed pressure drilling, drilling fluids, premium drillpipe, wired pipe, drilling optimization services, tubular inspection and coating services, instrumentation, downhole tools, and drill bits. Read Our Latest Research Report on NOV" End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Morgan Stanley says load up on these 13 AI power infrastructure stocks — including 2 'standout' energy storage plays This next article features a market segment beloved by most investors of this podcast. It's titled Morgan Stanley says load up on these 13 AI power infrastructure stocks — including 2 'standout' energy storage plays. It was posted on finance.yahoo.com and is by William Edwards. Here are some brief quotes on each of Morgan Stanley's picks. "Morgan Stanley says it's time to buy the dip in some beaten-down AI infrastructure stocks… But little has changed regarding the bullish drivers behind these trades, the bank said. 'We believe a meaningful driver of weakness has been technical rather than fundamental,' Stephen Byrd, an analyst at the bank, wrote in the note… Below, are 13 US energy stocks that fall under two themes: AI power infrastructure bottlenecks and energy security, as well as two names in energy storage. 1) Applied Digital APLD AI power infrastructure bottlenecks Year-to-date return: -6.1% 2) Blackstone BX AI power infrastructure bottlenecks Year-to-date return: -16.7% 3) Bloom Energy BE AI power infrastructure bottlenecks Year-to-date return: 90.8% 4) Cipher Mining CIFR AI power infrastructure bottlenecks Year-to-date return: 33.5% 5) Clearway Energy CWEN Energy security assets; energy storage Year-to-date return: -5.48% 6) Liberty Energy LBRT Energy security assets Year-to-date return: -10.8% 7) Riot Platforms RIOT AI power infrastructure bottlenecks Year-to-date return: 55.1% 8) Solaris Energy Infrastructure SEI AI power infrastructure bottlenecks Year-to-date return: 4.64% 9) SpaceX SPCX AI power infrastructure bottlenecks Year-to-date return: -29.5% 10) Talen Energy TLN Energy security assets Year-to-date return: -12.4% 11) TeraWulf WULF AI power infrastructure bottlenecks Year-to-date return: 41.1% 12) Vistra VST Energy security assets; energy storage Year-to-date return: -4.93% 13) X-Energy XE Energy security assets Year-to-date return: -47.9%" End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Cathie Wood and Stanley Druckenmiller Agree On Amazon (AMZN) and Alphabet (GOOGL) The final article I'm reviewing today is titled Cathie Wood and Stanley Druckenmiller Agree On Amazon (AMZN) and Alphabet (GOOGL). It was posted on finance.yahoo.com and is by Fahad Saleem of Insider Monkey. Here are some quotes. "The latest 13F filings for the second quarter show that both Cathie Wood's ARK Investment Management and Stanley Druckenmiller's Duquesne Family Office hold Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), and both were buying in the quarter. Duquesne Family Office raised its stake by 1,083% in Amazon to 541,600 shares worth $129 million. Wood increased her ARK position by 18% to about 1.59 million shares worth $379 million, or 2.46% of her portfolio. On Alphabet, Druckenmiller opened a new position of 336,300 shares worth $120 million, or 2.31% of his portfolio. Wood raised hers by 45% to about 1.04 million shares worth $369 million." ------------------------------------------------------------- 6 more articles from around the world with Sustainable Investment Picks for August 2026. 1. Title: Eye-Popping Returns Are Drawing Investors Back to ESG Funds - Barron's. By Debbie Carlson. 2. Title: 3 Alternative Energy Stocks Riding the Next Wave of Clean Energy Growth. From zacks.com and by Tanvi Sarawagi. 3. Title: Buy 5 AI Infrastructure Stocks as Big Techs Assure Lasting AI Frenzy. From zacks.com and by Nalak Das. 4. Title: 3 Stocks to Buy as AI Infrastructure Continues to Surge. From fool.com and by Geoffrey Seiler. 5. Title: UBS lists 4 reasons why it may be a good time to look at infrastructure now. From investing.com and by Simon Mugo. 6. Title: FLNC or GEV: Which Alternative Energy Stock Is Better-Placed Now? From finance.yahoo.com and by Maharathi Basu at Zacks. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment These are my top news stories plus their stock and fund tips for this podcast, "August 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks." Please click the like and subscribe buttons wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. 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A meeting of federal, state and territory leaders left Prime Minister Anthony Albanese conceding on a renewables mandate for data centres. Also on the agenda: a national response to a domestic violence risk framework, gun reforms and an extra $125 million for the ongoing response to bird flu. do."

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribeTypically, AI data centers are large, inflexible loads that the grid has to build around, which is one reason utilities take so long to connect them. Emerald AI has designed a “digital brain” that can ramp down, move, or delay computing jobs in a data center on demand, making a data center a flexible asset to the grid. I talk with CEO Varun Sivaram about how the software works, what flexibility costs the compute, why it beats just installing batteries, whether utilities can enforce it, and what it would mean for clean energy.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction03:05 – Temporal, spatial, and resource flexibility06:26 – What Emerald Conductor touches on site08:35 – Who decides which workloads can flex10:55 – Who is liable when a job slows down13:45 – Who actually signs the contract14:49 – Larger and faster grid connections18:02 – Enforcing the flexibility promise19:05 – What broke in the demos, from bad nodes to slow telemetry26:41 – What flexing costs the compute jobs29:21 – Why not just use batteries, and the demand merit order35:44 – Training, inference, and substation-scale data centers40:23 – PJM, ERCOT, and legal enforceability44:50 – Renewables, gas, and consumer bills

The sector  American renewables has undergone policy uncertainty, even whiplash. Challenging a sector already impacted by rising interest rates and infrastructure back-logs. Despite that, the renewable sector matches Europe in scale and continued to grow. Now, in a world of data centers and increasing power demand, is its fortune set to be reversed? Returning to the show, and this time in person, hence slightly different audio quality this time, is Julie McLaughlin, Managing Director and Partner at Alvarez & Marsal Julie was last on the show in late 2023, calling for the imperative of capital discipline within the renewables sector, a call that turned out to be very prescient indeed. This time, Julie's sharing how the sector fared in the wake of that call and where it's headed. For related content and to find out more about HC Group, a search firm dedicated to the energy & commodities sector, visit https://www.hcgroup.global

What changes when the assets you operate stop being centralised and predictable, and start being distributed, intermittent and weather-dependent? The old operations playbook breaks — and most digital programmes are still designed for the old one.Dr Hema Wadhwa, Associate, Data & Analytics | Asset Management and Performance at Aurecon, joins Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes to talk about building digital asset intelligence for the energy transition. Hema's career is a live map of that transition: she started as a Floating Systems Engineer in global oil and gas, moved through subsea engineering and power generation operations, and now leads digital strategy and analytics for mixed energy asset fleets.Key topics in this episode:- The unplanned career arc — floating production systems and subsea engineering into renewable operations- "Are you here to take my job?" — what digital transformation actually feels like from inside the control room- Why the solution providers have to evolve, not the operators- One gas turbine versus a hundred wind turbines: why renewable fleets break the old operations model- No standard across vendor SCADA screens and UIs, and what that inconsistency costs- Why there is no AI magic without the data groundwork first — and why selling it that way isn't ethical- Cognitive load: lean frontline teams, PDF report fatigue, and tools that land as a burden- OT/IT convergence and the cybersecurity questions that come with opening it up- OEM warranties and whether asset owners really have access to their own asset data- Recording data when it changes, not on a fixed scan rate- One source of truth, different views per role — data presented so it guides a decision- Predicting failures months ahead: cranes, spares, and turning downtime into planned work- BESS as a trading platform, not just another renewable asset- Why the real cost driver is people, and why it only stacks up if it scales across assetsMade possible by FlowFuse.Connect with Hema on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drhemawadhwaConnect with Phil on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/phil-seboaConnect with Ed on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ed-fuentesSign up for the Unplugged newsletter: unpluggediiot.com/newsletterLearn more about Aurecon: aurecongroup.com

Emily Copeland, Marketing Manager for Zeigo Network and SE Advisory Services Supply Chain Decarbonization for Renewables programs, celebrates the Renewable Roundup podcast's 1-year anniversary by interviewing founders Russell Reading and Ian Lawrence. They reflect on the show's evolution, memorable guests and episodes, lessons learned from community wind projects, on-site energy, and the rising roles of AI, storage, hydrogen, and fusion. The hosts also discuss market surprises, common misconceptions about the energy transition, practical advice for businesses pursuing sustainability, and bold predictions for the year ahead. Subscribe to catch more market insights and future episodes. Enjoy!

Join Rob McConnell as he welcomes Chip Hayes, author of Peak of the Devil: 100 Questions About Peak Oil Answered, for a provocative discussion about one of the most important—and often misunderstood—issues facing our petroleum-dependent civilization: peak oil. Hayes tackles the subject through 100 questions designed to make a complicated energy issue understandable, accessible, and at times entertaining. His book was published in October 2023 and describes peak oil as the point at which conventional crude-oil production reaches its maximum before beginning a long-term decline. Peak oil does not necessarily mean that the world suddenly runs out of petroleum. Instead, the concept concerns reaching maximum production and what could happen when maintaining or increasing that production becomes progressively more difficult. Hayes explores what declining conventional oil production could potentially mean for transportation, agriculture, manufacturing, economic growth, international trade, and virtually every aspect of a modern society built around readily available energy. During this thought-provoking conversation, Rob and Chip examine energy dependence, petroleum production, diminishing resources, alternative energy, economics, sustainability, and the future of industrial civilization. How vulnerable are our societies to disruptions in affordable energy? Can technological innovation and renewable energy compensate for changes in petroleum production? And have governments, industries, and individuals adequately considered what a dramatically different energy future could look like? Whether you're concerned about energy security, economics, the environment, sustainability, or simply wondering what the term "peak oil" actually means, this episode of The 'X' Zone Radio Show offers plenty of fuel for thought. Join Rob McConnell and Chip Hayes as they explore Peak of the Devil and ask a question that affects everyone: What happens when the energy source that built our modern world can no longer keep expanding to meet our demands?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all CANCOM/XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Record U.S. biofuels compliance mandates, EPA small refinery exemptions, and shifting supply chains continue to influence RIN supply dynamics, adding complexity to increasingly sophisticated forecast models. In this episode, Philip Goughary (Business Development Manager, Renewables and Biofuels) speaks with Zander Capozzola (Principal Consultant, Renewable Fuels) about why understanding the RIN bank is now central to pricing, positioning and compliance risk. The conversation looks at how RIN balances have become more complex in 2026, what “paper blending” means for the market, and why Argus Biofuels Outlook uses live compliance modelling to track policy, production, feedstock and credit signals across a 15-month forecast horizon.

Simeon Brown has written a letter. It's this sort of thing, I think, that frustrates a lot of potential and actual National Party voters. There is an argument to be made, and power prices is one of them, where you can say that National talked a big game, but I don't see any real results. The letter is to the Electricity Authority (EA). They oversee the power market and whether everyone is playing by the rules. Simeon wants them to check on the forward pricing for power, which is down, and why it is we aren't seeing our prices tumble. We have already covered this so Simeon is a bit slow out of the box. Renewables are in play, it's rained a lot so there's plenty of resource and the cost of making power is going down. Large commercial users are already seeing prices drop. In our houses though? Not so much. As always there are a myriad of excuses, some of which will be legit and some of which will be polished up for PR spin. But we're at the stage of electricity reform where our patience for the so-called "dividends of the renewable age" are not really appearing as were promised. Obviously, Simeon wants an answer because he also wants your vote. But ask yourself – why does he need to write to the EA? If their job is to oversee this stuff either there is nothing to see, and therefore they are doing their job, or they are useless and need sacking. My guess is their rules of engagement mean the system is actually working, so the rules of engagement are the problem, and/or the gentailer problem, which has been jawboned to death, is really an issue holding back better competition hence lower prices. Either way writing a letter is not delivering and this is from a party that has jawboned supermarkets, petrol stations, electricity companies and banks. And for what real, in-my-back-pocket result? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poland has cut coal's share of power generation from 95% to roughly 55% in a decade, with renewables generating over 30% of the country's power last year. That mismatch is already producing negative prices and turning battery storage into one of the country's biggest investment opportunities.Ed is joined by Tomasz Sęk, Founder and COO of R.Power Renewables, which holds a 1.7GW / 6.3GWh capacity-market-secured storage portfolio, one of the largest in Poland, to unpack how the country's power market is transforming.They cover:- Why coal's inflexibility, not its shrinking market share, is now Poland's biggest driver of negative prices and battery arbitrage.- How Poland's capacity market is evolving as de-rating factors and CapEx fall together, and what that means for the next wave of battery investment.- Why R.Power blends floor-plus-profit-share deals — including its new Axpo agreement — with full-toll contracts to balance risk and upside- How solar PPAs are evolving into Hybrid PPAs, as corporates like Amazon and Cisco look for more flexible, peak-shifted power- How R.Power plans to bring its 1.7GW / 6.3GWh capacity-market-secured portfolio online within 18–24 months, and what's setting the paceWant to go deeper on the Polish power market? Ask Ko, Modo Energy's AI analyst, for the latest on Polish battery revenues, capacity market results, and grid dynamics.Transcript available hereChapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:08 Poland's Coal-to-Renewables Shift 1:57 Perception vs Reality of Poland's Energy Mix 4:52 Negative Prices and Coal's Inflexibility 5:58 Gas Peakers vs Battery Storage 7:45 Poland's Vertically Integrated Power Market 8:46 Day-Ahead vs Intraday Trading in Poland 9:54 Choosing a Route-to-Market Partner 12:06 Capacity Market Explained 13:21 R.Power's 1.7GW / 6.3GWh Portfolio 13:57 De-Rating Factors and Falling CapEx 17:00 Dunkelflaute and the Case for Gas 17:21 The Axpo Deal: Floor Plus Profit Share 19:51 Solar PPAs and the Rise of Hybrid PPAs 20:26 Multi-Technology PPAs and Peak Shifting 22:00 What's Slowing Poland's BESS Rollout 23:46 Poland's Grid Queue vs Texas and China 24:51 One Regulatory Fix: Faster Auctions 26:50 Poland's Cost Advantage

Poland has cut coal's share of power generation from 95% to roughly 55% in a decade, with renewables generating over 30% of the country's power last year. That mismatch is already producing negative prices and turning battery storage into one of the country's biggest investment opportunities.Ed is joined by Tomasz Sęk, Founder and COO of R.Power Renewables, which holds a 1.7GW / 6.3GWh capacity-market-secured storage portfolio, one of the largest in Poland, to unpack how the country's power market is transforming.They cover:- Why coal's inflexibility, not its shrinking market share, is now Poland's biggest driver of negative prices and battery arbitrage.- How Poland's capacity market is evolving as de-rating factors and CapEx fall together, and what that means for the next wave of battery investment.- Why R.Power blends floor-plus-profit-share deals — including its new Axpo agreement — with full-toll contracts to balance risk and upside- How solar PPAs are evolving into Hybrid PPAs, as corporates like Amazon and Cisco look for more flexible, peak-shifted power- How R.Power plans to bring its 1.7GW / 6.3GWh capacity-market-secured portfolio online within 18–24 months, and what's setting the paceWant to go deeper on the Polish power market? Ask Ko, Modo Energy's AI analyst, for the latest on Polish battery revenues, capacity market results, and grid dynamics: https://modoenergy.com/product/ko?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast_apps&utm_campaign=tomasz_sek&utm_content=ko_signupChapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:08 Poland's Coal-to-Renewables Shift 1:57 Perception vs Reality of Poland's Energy Mix 4:52 Negative Prices and Coal's Inflexibility 5:58 Gas Peakers vs Battery Storage 7:45 Poland's Vertically Integrated Power Market 8:46 Day-Ahead vs Intraday Trading in Poland 9:54 Choosing a Route-to-Market Partner 12:06 Capacity Market Explained 13:21 R.Power's 1.7GW / 6.3GWh Portfolio 13:57 De-Rating Factors and Falling CapEx 17:00 Dunkelflaute and the Case for Gas 17:21 The Axpo Deal: Floor Plus Profit Share 19:51 Solar PPAs and the Rise of Hybrid PPAs 20:26 Multi-Technology PPAs and Peak Shifting 22:00 What's Slowing Poland's BESS Rollout 23:46 Poland's Grid Queue vs Texas and China 24:51 One Regulatory Fix: Faster Auctions 26:50 Poland's Cost Advantage

Violent storms in the Northwest turn deadly: 3 dead and more than a million without power; More Ohio communities fighting air pollution from pyrolysis facilities; Groups urge Oregon lawmakers to close factory farm water 'loophole.' NewYork State elected officials say Renewables combat rising energy costs.

Australia has one of the world's fastest-moving electricity systems. It leads the world in rooftop solar, has deployed grid-scale batteries at extraordinary speed, and is now starting to replace its ageing coal fleet with cleaner sources of energy. But as renewable costs rise and electricity demand grows, can the transition remain affordable while maintaining a reliable power system? This week on Cleaning Up, Michael Liebreich is joined by Paul Simshauser, CEO of Iberdrola Australia, and one of Australia's leading energy economists. Drawing on decades of experience across electricity markets, networks and policy, Paul explains what makes Australia's power system unique, and what the rest of the world can learn from it. They discuss why rooftop solar has become so successful in Australia, how batteries are transforming electricity markets, and how the country's energy-only market encourages investment. They also explore the economics of replacing ageing coal plants, the costs of new renewable generation, the role of electricity pricing and demand tariffs, and what will be needed to build a resilient, affordable power system as Australia moves towards net zero. Topics discussed in this episode: The rooftop solar revolution How batteries are reshaping the grid Why solar is cheaper in Australia than elsewhere The challenges of retiring coal Whether renewables can stay affordable Building a resilient power system Leadership Circle: Cleaning Up is proud to be supported by its Leadership Circle. The members are Actis, Alcazar Energy, Arup, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Cygnum Capital, Davidson Kempner, EcoPragma Capital, EDP, Eurelectric, the Gilardini Foundation, KKR, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, National Grid, Octopus Energy, Quadrature Climate Foundation, Schneider Electric, SDCL and Wärtsilä. For more information about the Leadership Circle, visit cleaningup.live Links: Paul Simshauser's bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-simshauser-00106713/ Iberdrola Australia: https://www.iberdrola.com.au Link to Paul's articles: https://experts.griffith.edu.au/18942-paul-simshauser/publications Malcolm Turnbull on Cleaning Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9CUGRHCswU&t=5s Marc England on Cleaning Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tKVSJcS_SI Darren Miller on Cleaning Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBhkBTZ9lSI&t=2s Tony Abbott on Cleaning Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_39HmAgq9RY&t=1s Subscribe to our newsletter: https://cleaninguppod.substack.com/ Acronyms: STC: Small-scale Technology Certificates CFD: Contract For Difference PPAs: Power Purchase Agreements IBGYBG: “I'll be gone, you'll be gone.” OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer AEMO: Australian Electricity Market Operator LNG: Liquefied Natural Gas Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:28 - Paul's Background 04:07 - Iberdrola Australia 06:42 - Australia's Power System 09:15 - Battery Revolution 12:36 - Energy-Only Market 14:35 - Why Solar Succeeds 18:21 - Commercial Solar Challenge 24:30 - Ageing Coal Fleet 28:49 - Carbon Markets & Pricing 35:00 - Renewable Costs 39:18 - Future Demand 42:45 - Grid Resilience 48:00 - Outro

This is part two of a two part series on how a small town in Victoria has become resilient through going electric. This episode, SBS looks at how the project has evolved and how other regional communities can stand to benefit from the rollout of renewables. - भिक्टोरियाको एउटा सानो शहरले 'इलेक्ट्रिफिकेसन' अपनाएर कसरी आफूलाई अझ दिगो र सक्षम बनाएको छ भन्ने विषयमा तयार पारिएको दुई भागको शृङ्खलाको यो दोस्रो अंक हो। यस भागमा यो परियोजना कसरी विकास हुँदै आएको छ र नवीकरणीय ऊर्जाको विस्तारबाट अन्य रिजनल समुदायहरूले कसरी फाइदा लिन सक्छन् भन्ने विषयमा चर्चा गरिएको छ।Subscribe to the SBS Nepali podcast here.You can listen to SBS Nepali's live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday at 2 pm via SBS South Asian on digital radio, on television channel 305, through the SBS Audio app, on SBS On Demand, or via our website.You can also follow SBS Nepali on social media: Facebook, Instagram and X (@SBS Nepali) - हाम्रा थप अडियो प्रस्तुतिहरू पोडकास्टका रूपमा उपलब्ध छन्। यो नि:शुल्क सेवा प्रयोग गर्न तपाईंले आफ्नो नाम दर्ता गर्नु पर्दैन। पोडकास्टमा सामाग्री उपलब्ध हुनासाथ सुन्न यहाँ थिच्नुहोस्।एसबीएस नेपालीको प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण हरेक मङ्गलवार र बिहीवार दिउँसो २ बजे SBS South Asian मा डिजिटल रेडियोमार्फत, आफ्नो टेलिभिजनको च्यानल ३०५ मा, SBS Audio एपमार्फत, SBS On Demand मा वा हाम्रो वेबसाइटबाट सुन्न सक्नुहुन्छ।साथै हामी सोसल मिडिया प्लेटफर्महरू फेसबुक, इन्स्टाग्राम र एक्स मा पनि रहेका छौं SBS Nepali का नाममा।

Despite most Australians supporting clean technology, the campaign against wind and solar infrastructure has proven to be effective, striking a chord with many of those living in remote and rural areas. So how do we bring everyone along on the transition to a renewable energy-focused future? And who's putting up roadblocks? The Guardian's environment and climate correspondent Graham Readfearn joins Reged Ahmad to unpack Australia's relationship with renewables

During Intersolar (The Smart E), Gerard sat down with Dr Chuan Lu, CEO Astronergy and Director of Chint Group to discuss, from the inside the Chinese Solar revolution. 2026 was Dr Lu and Chint 15th participation to that massive European Exhibit that epitomise the growth of renewables. 18 halls the size of a football fields and more than 100,000 visitors.  CHINT is a vertically integrated Chinese energy conglomerate whose solar business is profitable, mid-growth, and margin-focused rather than driven by hyper-scale manufacturing. Its portfolio includes Astronergy (modules), CPS (inverters), CHINT Solar (EPC/IPP), and CHINT ANNENG (residential PV), generating approximately $650–700 million in operating profit and implying a valuation of $12–16 billion. Annual growth of 15–20% trails peers but reflects CHINT's focus on profitability, diversification, and disciplined capital allocation. The result is a stable, globally active, Tier 1-certified solar group that operates more like an integrated industrial compounder than a scale-at-all-costs PV manufacturer.  The modern Chinese solar industry began to take shape around 2006 as a predominantly export-oriented manufacturing sector, driven by demand from Europe and other international markets. As a privately held enterprise, CHINT has operated within a unique ecosystem where entrepreneurial initiative has been complemented by government policy support. A pivotal moment came in 2012 with the introduction of China's Feed-in Tariff (FIT) programme, which stimulated domestic demand and transformed China into the world's largest solar market, creating significant opportunities for companies such as CHINT to expand beyond export manufacturing.  CHINT's development has also been shaped by China's regional economic and cultural differences. Originating in the entrepreneurial, resource-poor southeast of the country, the company embodies a private-sector culture that contrasts sharply with the coal-dependent, state-controlled industrial base of northeast China.  Looking ahead, management recognises the challenges posed by overbuilding and excess manufacturing capacity in the utility-scale solar market. In response, CHINT has diversified aggressively into distributed generation through its residential rooftop solar business, CHINT ANNENG, which has installed more than 60 GW of capacity across over 1.2 million rooftops throughout China, positioning the company to benefit from a broader and more resilient mix of solar market opportunities.  A great thanks to Jonathan Gifford of Climate Copy for organising the recording.  

In the latest episode of Energy Transition Today, we sit down with Ingmar Wilhelm, co-founder and CEO of renewables IPP Galileo, to discuss the challenges and opportunities for clean energy technologies in Southern Europe.Wilhelm breaks down the events leading up to the blackout in Spain last year [2025] and how the market has responded since. He emphasises the importance of aligning energy generation with consumption profiles and why going the “hard route” in the near term will make developers more resilient for the future.He also addresses the fallout from the first MACSE auction in Italy and outlines why the perception of market attractiveness shifting is misguided.Wilhelm makes a case for renewables investment in Southern Europe amidst the market hype shifting to other countries in the CEE.Reach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratiaFor tickets to our events email conferences@inspiratia.com or buy them directly on our website. Listen 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.

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In this episode of AIDS 2060, Ben explores how the climate crisis may disrupt the global HIV response with diplomat, author, and podcaster Arthur Snell, marking the U.S. launch of Snell's book Elemental: The New Geography of Climate Change and How We Survive It. They discuss climate-driven population movements globally (from the Sahel to Central America and even within the U.S.), the political rise of hard-line migration policies, and how populism and disinformation can undermine science-based health and climate action. Snell outlines Africa's potential as an energy superpower through critical minerals, agriculture, and renewable electricity exports enabled by new transmission technology, while Ben notes HIV risks linked to large male workforces and urban migration. The conversation also covers wildfire-related health impacts, pandemic risks from warming and thawing regions, and the need to rebuild trust and plan for food security and mobility beyond 2030. 00:00 Climate Crisis Meets HIV 01:29 Introducing Arthur Snell 02:10 Snell's Diplomatic Journey 06:20 Surviving a Hotter World 09:02 Climate Migration Goes Global 13:37 Heat and Relocation in the West 17:35 Africa's Energy Opportunity 20:44 Renewables and Global Power Grids 25:02 HIV Risks in New Economies 27:31 Populism and Misinformation 29:29 Populism Meets Denial 30:32 Net Zero Under Attack 32:09 Disaster Spin Machine 34:17 HIV Echoes Populism 37:01 Brexit Lessons on Emotion 39:13 Wildfires Health Toll 42:35 Firefighting and Solidarity 44:21 Thawing Ice Pandemic Risk 47:47 Trust Over Technocracy 50:46 Mobility Food and Futures 02:18 Closing Thanks and Next Steps Check out Arthur's Book: Elemental: The New Geography of Climate Change and How We Survive it https://www.londonreviewbookshop.co.uk/stock/elemental-the-new-geography-of-climate-change-and-how-we-survive-it-the-first-comprehensive-account-of-the-geopolitics-of-climate-change-arthu Check out Ben's Substack: https://substack.com/@benplumley1 Join the Conversation! How do you see the future of global health unfolding? Share your thoughts in the comments! Subscribe & Stay Updated: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health.

Natural gas-fired generation is king in the realm of data center development, at least for the near term. Still, hyperscalers are taking a variety of steps to mitigate the climate impact of their expanding gas use. These include adding CCS, building renewables and supporting new nuclear.

​We discussed a few things including: 1. Tom's entrepreneurial journey 2. The 25 year TerraCycle growth story 3. Lessons Learned 4. Future vision for the company 5. Outlook for the recyclables industry Tom Szaky is founder and CEO of TerraCycle, an international leader in recycling, recycled content, and reuse. TerraCycle operates in 18 countries, working with some of the world's largest brands, retailers, and other stakeholders to create national platforms to recycle products and packaging that otherwise go to landfill or incineration. Szaky and TerraCycle also created Loop, the circular reuse platform that enables consumers to purchase products in reusable packaging. Tom and TerraCycle have received hundreds of awards and recognition from organizations including the United Nations, World Economic Forum, Fortune Magazine and U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  Tom is the author of four books, Revolution in a Bottle, Outsmart Waste, Make Garbage Great and The Future of Packaging. #podcast #AFewThingsPodcast

Gerard and Laurent first welcomed David Scaysbrook to the podcast in Episode 66, back in January 2022, for a conversation about the future of 24/7 power. Four years later, it felt like the right moment to reconnect and take stock of how profoundly the market has evolved.  Since then, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has continued to establish itself as one of the leading specialist investors in the energy transition, orchestrating and deploying billions of dollars of capital through project finance structures and platform companies.   As of today, the firm has participated in more than $27 billion of transactions, developed or acquired over 240 projects, and built a portfolio exceeding 40 GW across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.  Our discussion traces Quinbrook's own transformation alongside that of the broader energy landscape. We revisit the firm's strategic exit from wind generation, marked by the sale of its Scout platform to Brookfield in 2023 for more than $1 billion, and explore how its focus has shifted toward utility-scale solar and long-duration energy storage across the United States and Australia.  More fundamentally, David explains how Quinbrook has moved beyond the era of single-technology investment funds. Instead of financing isolated generation assets, the firm now builds integrated, multi-technology platforms designed to solve specific customer problems. The objective is no longer simply to inject generic electrons into the grid, but to work backwards from the needs of large electricity consumers—particularly hyperscale datacenter operators—and develop bespoke energy solutions around them.  This philosophy is illustrated by Rowan, Quinbrook's datacenter development platform, which attracted a $1 billion co-investment from Blackstone. As hyperscalers race to deploy new computing capacity, speed has become the defining constraint. Waiting for the grid is no longer an option, making "bring your own power" an increasingly compelling proposition.  The conversation also explores how advances in software and long-duration energy storage are improving behind-the-meter performance, allowing energy infrastructure to become more resilient, flexible, and economically attractive.  Ultimately, David argues that we are witnessing a profound shift in thinking. In a world increasingly captivated by virtual technologies and digital intelligence, the greatest opportunities may lie in investing in the physical infrastructure that makes them all possible.“Let's get Physical”  

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