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00:01:03 | Von der Leyen outlines a bold vision for Europe’s energy sovereignty, from battery manufacturing to grid upgrades and clean tech demand. 00:10:32 | In Poland, a political clash over the 10H rule stalls onshore wind growth, leaving investors and the EU grappling with stalled ambitions. Reach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.com Find all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to...

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

00:02:04 | Orsted’s courtroom push to restart Revolution Wind sets the tone as US permits wobble and Massachusetts projects face fresh scrutiny. We also unpack Lithuania’s fourth delay to its 700 MW auction and the EU’s new tripartite contracts bringing governments, developers and industry to the same table for offshore wind, grids and storage. 00:14:57 | Back in Britain, Bluefield secures consent...

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

Ørsted’s US troubles deepen with a massive rights issue and political headwinds, while the Danish giant also exits Scotland’s Salamander floating wind project. We cover the looming collapse of Maryland’s 2.2GW offshore scheme and Mitsubishi’s retreat from Japan offshore wind, alongside Germany’s pivot from Chinese turbines to Siemens.  In storage, GreenGo unveils financing plans for its 250MW MACS...

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

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

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

In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today, we start with the most important energy transition news of the week, nay the year, actor Samuel L Jackson’s partnership with Vattenfall for seaweed crisps. We move on to financing updates over the past seven days, starting with an exclusive on Elements Green’s debt package for its 360MW battery project in the UK, Sonnedix’s €2 billion debt consoli...

In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today we start with a breakdown of major European nuclear news: the sale of equity stake and financing strategy for Sizewell C in the UK along with Bulgaria’s plans for expansion of its nuclear output. In the next part we discuss the debt package for Rezolv’s onshore wind farm in Romania, the sale of bp’s 1.7GW US onshore wind portfolio, Equinor’s offsho...

In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today we go over the four major financial closes announced during the course of last week: Cero’s £200m package for a solar trio in the UK, CityFibre’s £2.3bn deal for FTTH rollout, Osprey Charging’s £110m facility for EV charging networks and Iberdrola-Masdar JV’s £3.6bn deal for a 1.4GW offshore wind farm. Staying on the offshore wind theme we breakdow...

In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today, we begin with the latest update on the French energy infra bill and the likely outcomes for the proposal. Then on to the seemingly shocking downfall of the Xlinks project and how the outcome could have been linked to the UK Government’s Sizewell C pledge. In addition, the spate of announcements ahead of the UK – France Summit today [10 July 2025]....

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 No...

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 threat...

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 al...

In this week's episode of Energy Transition Today, we discuss the latest updates surrounding Ofgem 's Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) tender. With the deadline for submissions now closed, what's next for the auction and what are the key dates to keep in your diaries? We also explore the latest news in the nuclear sector, with the UK's government coming out in full support o...

In this week's episode of Energy Transition Today, we discuss the dramatic collapse of the Dutch government and its implications for the country's offshore wind push. We also review the UK's Allocation Round 7 and the reasons behind why market expectations for this process may not align with reality. In a similar vein, why some of the provisions under the country's inaugural ca...

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 si...

In this episode, the team analyses the prominent hydrogen and offshore wind developments in the first half of May. We go over the grant award under European Commission 's second hydrogen bank auction which also included a provision for the use of hydrogen derivative as bunker fuel, a first under this mechanism. In not so positive news for the sector, hydrogen refuelling stations operator Hyni...

In this episode, the team breaks down a turbulent few weeks for clean energy development. From Orsted pulling the plug on supply chain contracts for Hornsea 4, to Statkraft’s suspension of new green hydrogen developments. Yet Spain bucks the trend, doubling down with ambitious targets. We assess whether that ambition can turn into delivery. We also take a deep dive into the UK’s energy market refo...

This week, we unpack a dramatic week for the Iberian energy system. On 28 April, Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France were plunged into darkness by a massive grid failure, affecting millions of people. We investigate what went wrong. We then turn to Spain’s hydrogen sector, where a new offshore pilot project and a national support scheme suggest the momentum for renewable hydrogen is retu...

In this episode, we cover the latest developments in hydrogen, energy storage, and grid infrastructure across the UK and Europe. We begin with a focus on hydrogen, examining new project acquisitions, financial restructuring efforts, and updates from the UK government's consultations.  We then reflect on key takeaways from our recent Energy Storage Summit, where industry participants debated t...

In this week's episode, we delve into the fast-evolving landscape of battery energy storage systems (BESS) ahead of inspiratia’s Energy Storage Summit on 27 March in London, from Italy’s long-delayed but now-confirmed MACSE Auctions to the latest UK capacity market results. We also bring you an update on the UK's Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) cap-and-floor scheme details released b...

In this special bonus episode of Energy Transition Today , we launch our new Tomorrow’s Leaders series with two young voices shaping the future of sustainability: Leonard Walton and Teo Hasecic. Leo and Theo have already made an impact on the international stage, recently speaking at Davos 2025 about the energy transition, sustainability, and the role of new technologies.  In this episode, they sh...

This week we break down bp's strategic pivot away from renewables, as the energy major scales back green investments in favour of oil and gas. What does this mean for the energy transition and the wider renewables market? We examine the UK's evolving Contracts for Difference scheme, ahead of the launch of Allocation Round 7. We also take a closer look at the new Clean Industry Bonus—desi...