Wind. Powering The Future.

In this episode of Powering the Future, GWEC CEO Ben Backwell speaks with Dave Jones, co-founder of Ember, about how clean energy is evolving faster than most people realise. They dig into the rise of wind, solar, batteries, electrification, and “electrotech,” and why data, not just advocacy, is key to shaping policy and public understanding.  From Europe’s coal phase-out to Asia’s rapid electrifi...

In this episode of Powering the Future, Ben Backwell sits down with Gauri Singh, Deputy Director General of IRENA, for a wide-ranging conversation on what it really takes to move the global energy transition from ambition to action. From Gauri's experience of India’s early solar mission to the realities of financing global renewables, grid integration, electrification, and energy security, Ga...

In a world where systemic risks loom large, renewable energy emerges as a beacon of hope. Join us as we explore how shifting to sustainable energy sources can transform the very structures that threaten our future.  Luke Kemp, renowned for his insights into global risks, reveals how renewable energy not only mitigates environmental threats but also empowers communities, decentralizes power, and fo...

Ben Backwell sits down with Girish Tanti, co-founder and vice-chairman of Suzlon, to discuss his insights from a 30-year journey shaping India's wind industry, and building the global renewable energy sector.  Girish discusses how a textile family's pioneering efforts in wind technology defied scepticism to push wind energy from niche to mainstream, slashing costs by 70% and scaling from...

Join us as we delve into the world of climate diplomacy with Jennifer Morgan, former German Climate Envoy, Executive Director at Greenpeace and a leading figure in recent international climate talks. Discover the strategies and challenges of building global consensus on climate action, from the Earth Summit to the Paris Agreement. Explore how public opinion, activism, and private sector engagement...

This episode features a in-depth discussion with Dan Jorgensen, the EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing, on Europe's energy challenges, the importance of long-term strategic decisions, and the role of renewable energy in shaping the future.  Chatting with host Ben Backwell, the pod explores how geopolitical crises can create "the political momentum to make difficult decisions that are...

In this in-depth interview, Selwin Hart, UN Special Advisor on Climate Change, shares his journey from diplomacy to climate action, discusses the global energy transition, and explores the challenges and opportunities in accelerating renewable energy deployment worldwide. Selwin Hart joins Ben Backwell, CEO of GWEC and Chair of the Global Renewables Alliance for the latest episode of Wind. Powerin...