Energy Transition Today

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...

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 proj...

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 b...

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 of the Sufolk-based Sizewell C project...

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 cap and floor scheme for long duration...

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 implic...

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 Hynion's Swedish subsidiary fil...

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 reform. Zonal pricing remains one of REM...

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 returning. We also unpack updates from G...

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 the effectiveness of tender-led versus...

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 by Ofgem and DESNZ, and dive into the...

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 share their insights on their journey in...

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—designed to boost UK manufactu...

In this episode, we sit down with Giovanni Terranova, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Bluefield Group, and Jonathan Selwyn, Managing Director of Bluefield Development. They share insights into the company's evolution from a solar-focused investment manager to a fully integrated renewable energy platform spanning solar, wind, and battery storage.

We explore the shifting investment landscape in renewables, the increasing role ...

As companies scale back their renewable energy targets and investors reassess their sustainability strategies, we ask how relevant ESG is in 2025. 

We also dive into major financial closes in the offshore wind sector, including the Inch Cape project in the UK and Poland's Baltica 2, before exploring the Baltic states' historic grid switchover from Russia to Europe. 

Plus, we discuss the booming AI data c...

In this episode, the team unpacks the impact of  President Trump’s return to office on the energy transition, including the suspension of funding for renewable projects under the Inflation Reduction Act and a broader rollback of Biden-era climate policies. We ask what this and other policy shifts will mean for 2025 and beyond. 

We dive into more US news, including Kona Energy’s ambitious battery energy storage plans in Tex...

In this episode, Viola sits down with Jaroslava Korpanec, Partner and Head of Central and Eastern Europe Energy Infrastructure at Actis, to discuss the role of investment in driving the energy transition. Korpanec shares her insights into Actis's legacy in renewable energy development across emerging markets, focusing on the opportunities and challenges in Central and Eastern Europe.

The conversation explores key topics such as...

In this episode, we dive into the latest developments shaping the energy landscape in 2025.  

We unpack Scotland’s ambitious battery energy storage projects, including two major new initiatives by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. We delve into the evolving role of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in the race for net-zero air travel and explore how the UK and EU SAF mandates are driving innovation.

Also in this episode, w...

In this episode, we speak with TLT’s Future Energy Team to discuss how the UK can create a zero carbon grid. Together, we explore the pressing challenges facing the UK’s grid infrastructure, including grid connection delays, rising costs, and the urgent need for reforms to meet decarbonisation targets by 2030 and 2050. The discussion highlights innovative solutions such as hybrid generation, private grids, and the evolving role of ...