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• What happened to Spain's grid?

  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 Germany’s solar and hydrogen sectors, with auction results and new grants on the way.Finally, we examine the implications of Germany’s new CDU-led coalition, set to take office under Friedrich Merz. What will this mean for the country’s climate targets, hydrogen priorities, and controversial policies on nuclear and heating? Will the new government reset Germany’s energy diplomacy on the European stage?Plus: Insight on what to expect at the Financing European Renewables Summit in Madrid this June.Send us a textReach out to us at: [email protected] all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratiaListen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

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• Hype and hard truths: Energy storage and hydrogen in Europe

  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 merchant market models. Drawing on comparisons between the UK, Germany, and Italy, we explore how different markets are attracting investment and securing long-term revenues for battery storage projects.Finally, we examine the state of the UK’s grid infrastructure, including recent planning approvals, new funding mechanisms, and regulatory reforms. Hosted by:Oliver Carr - Head of Data AnalysisAishwarya Harsure - Analyst Natalie Bannerman - Senior ReporterSend us a textReach out to us at: [email protected] all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratiaListen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

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• Batteries, bills and backlogs

  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 UK’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill, asking what it means for unlocking grid connections and streamlining major project approvals.Register for the Energy Storage Summit hereHosted by:Oliver Carr - Head of Data AnalysisAishwarya Harsure - Analyst Ashkenaz A.L. - Senior ReporterSend us a textReach out to us at: [email protected] all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratiaListen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

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• Tomorrow's Leaders: Insights from Davos

  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 into the energy transition space, the evolving role of young leaders in shaping climate policy and energy finance, and key takeaways from Davos, including optimism in green innovation despite global political shiftsWe discuss the perspective of the young people who will inherit the climate crisis and what major innovations in AI and sustainable agriculture mean for the future of energy.Join us at inspiratia’s Energy Storage Summit on 27th March, where industry leaders will explore the future of energy storage, financing, and innovation in the energy transition. Hosted by: Oliver Carr - Head of Data Analysis, inspiratia Guests:Leonard WaltonTeo HasecicSend us a textReach out to us at: [email protected] all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratiaListen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

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• Major resets and a new offshore manufacturing strategy

  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 manufacturing—and whether it provides real value for offshore wind developers or just adds more complexity.Plus, major deals in the energy sector, including Brookfield's acquisition of National Grid's US renewables platform, Greenscale's new data centre development in Northern Ireland, and a deep dive into London's ambitious £1 billion district heating project that could transform Westminster's energy infrastructure.Hosted by:Oliver Carr - Head of Data AnalysisNatalie Bannerman - Senior ReporterSend us a textReach out to us at: [email protected] all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratiaListen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

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