Best Windpowered Podcasts (2025)

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The race to rebuild the US power grid in the age of AI 33:19

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In this episode of Energy Evolution, host Eklavya Gupte explores the seismic shift transforming America's electricity landscape as artificial intelligence drives unprecedented power demand after years of flat growth. The discussion features Benjamin Levitt, associate director of research and analysis for gas power and energy futures, and Christophe…

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How weather analytics is powering modern energy trading 27:14

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In this episode of Energy Evolution, host Eklavya Gupte explores how energy traders are turning to sophisticated weather analytics for a competitive edge. From weather derivatives to advanced AI-enhanced weather models, these tools are becoming more sophisticated by the day. The discussion features insights from two of Munich Re's weather derivativ…

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Breaking down the hydrogen hype 34:42

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The European hydrogen industry has experienced a turbulent 2025, with project delays and cancellations dominating the headlines. But the data tells a more nuanced story, with large volumes of projects starting construction. In this episode, senior energy transition reporter James Burgess speaks to Christian Stuckmann, Uniper's head of hydrogen busi…

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Recyclable Solar Panels Made in the USA with Solarcycle 26:46

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In this special holiday episode of Climate Correction Podcast, we welcome Dr. Pablo Ribeiro Dias, co-founder and chief technology officer at SOLARCYCLE, a pioneering, tech-driven recycling company producing sustainable, domestic materials at scale for the solar industry. Dr. Dias is a world-renowned researcher in solar PV module and e-waste recycli…

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Nuclear power enjoys growing interest, but can it deliver? 33:12

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Nuclear power is back in vogue, with shuttered reactors being restarted, existing plants having their operating lives extended and a growing market of new companies racing to build advanced reactor designs. But questions persist about whether the nuclear industry can execute to deliver these generation projects on schedule and on budget in an era o…

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The AI-driven gas turbine renaissance 20:29

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The gas turbine industry has staged one of the most dramatic comebacks in recent years, fueled by artificial intelligence's insatiable appetite for power. In this episode, host Eklavya Gupte sits down with Javier Cavada, president and CEO for EMEA at Mitsubishi Power, to examine how AI's demand for 24/7 power has created multi-year waiting times fo…

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India's race to 500 GW of renewable power by 2030 29:37

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India's energy transition story can be vividly seen through the lens of one of its most established utilities, Tata Power, which has shifted from a long-standing reliance on coal to become an integrated renewable energy company aiming for a 70% clean power capacity mix by 2030. In this episode, S&P Global Commodity Insights editor Ruchira Singh int…

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Catherine Valdivieso and the SwapCo App Make Sustainability Stylish 13:58

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Show notes for this episode come from an article that has been republished with approval from the author, Carlos Roa. See the original article here. As billions of garments end up in landfills each year, Catherine Valdivieso's SwapCo app makes sustainable fashion simple by helping users "swipe, match and swap" clothes while curbing overconsumption …

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Explaining Germany's energy transition 'reality check' 24:54

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The energy policy of Europe's largest economy, Germany, is the focus of this week's episode. The coalition government's energy ministry recently published a monitoring report highlighting the need for a reality check on electricity demand forecasts and the implications for renewable energy expansion. Andreas Franke, editorial lead at S&P Global Com…

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Transatlantic divide: US and EU chart different energy transition paths 26:02

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In this episode of Energy Evolution, host Eklavya Gupte explores the growing divergence between European and US climate policies nearly a year into Donald Trump's second presidential term. As the US pivots toward fossil fuel expansion and rolls back clean energy initiatives, Europe is recalibrating its energy transition pace amid mounting concerns …

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How will the EU's new carbon market affect energy costs and inflation? 16:02

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In this episode of Energy Evolution, host Eklavya Gupte examines the rising concerns among EU member states about the upcoming Emissions Trading System 2 (ETS2), set to launch in 2027. Worries are growing that ETS2 -- encompassing road transport, buildings, and small businesses -- could lead to substantial increases in energy prices, highlighting t…

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What's driving the rush for I-RECs? 15:50

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While 2025's energy headlines have focused on trade wars and geopolitical turmoil, the market for International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs) has seen a dramatic surge in demand, signaling a fundamental shift in corporate sustainability strategies. In this episode, host Eklavya Gupte sits down with Vittoria Morini, global I-RECs lead at S&…

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Traders on alert: What lies ahead for European gas this winter? 20:58

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Winter is coming, and Europe's gas market is bracing for impact. In this episode, host Eklavya Gupte sits down with Matt Hoisch, senior gas and LNG news reporter, and Roudy Dirani, managing editor for European natural gas pricing, to explore what could be a volatile few months as Europe faces its first winter without pipeline Russian gas supplies. …

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Beyond Rooftops: How Solar Builds Communities with GRID Alternatives Co-founder Erica Mackie 25:34

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What if clean energy wasn't just about powering our homes, but about powering opportunity? My guest today believes renewable energy can be the bridge to economic justice, workforce empowerment, and a more inclusive future. On this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, I'm joined by Erica Mackie, P.E., co-founder and Co-CEO of GRID Alternatives…

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Path to net-zero gets bumpy for US, European utilities 16:20

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In this week's episode of Energy Evolution, hosts Taylor Kuykendall and Eklavya Gupte discuss a new series of articles from the S&P Global Commodity Insights newsroom examining how some of the world's largest companies are faring on their path to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. The hosts interview Commodity Insights senior news reporters Karin R…

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US coal production is back on the rise 22:07

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In this episode of the Energy Evolution podcast, Eklavya Gupte speaks with co-host Taylor Kuykendall, a senior metals and mining reporter at S&P Global Commodity Insights, about the current state of the US coal industry. Although the sector has experienced a significant decline in its share of electricity generation over the past several decades, r…

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FuelEU Maritime: A new trading opportunity in shipping 20:14

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In this episode of Energy Evolution, we explore how the EU's FuelEU Maritime regulation is pushing the shipping sector to decarbonize, creating new market dynamics in the world of marine fuels. Under FuelEU Maritime, which took effect from Jan. 1, 2025, ships calling at European ports have a mandate to cut greenhouse gas intensity by 2% this year f…

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Unlocking the future potential of hydrogen energy in India 22:23

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As India tries to position itself as a global hydrogen leader, the World Hydrogen India conference by S&P Global Commodity Insights — scheduled to take place Sept. 25–26 in New Delhi — is set to bring together the nation's decision-makers and industry experts to examine the regulatory frameworks, investment opportunities, and technological innovati…

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Insurance in Crisis: Steven Rothstein on Climate, Capital, and the Path Forward 28:41

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In this episode of the Climate Correction™ Podcast, we open the door to a conversation typically held behind closed doors. I sit down with someone who has spent decades in the rooms where financial decisions are made and where the impact of climate change is becoming impossible to ignore. Our guest is Steven M. Rothstein, the founding managing dire…

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Talking offshore wind: Communication in a polarized world 41:15

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Seen by hundreds of thousands, Swedish utility Vattenfall's expletive-laden campaign with Hollywood icon Samuel L Jackson asks the question: Offshore wind farms, yes or no? On this week's episode of Energy Evolution, Vattenfall's head of brand Monica Holmvik Persdotter explains the process behind the campaign and how the utility thinks about public…

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Shifting gears: Will states take the wheel on US electric vehicle policy? 26:42

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In the US, the Trump administration's rollback of federal incentives supporting electric vehicle adoption will put states back in the driver's seat on encouraging the transition to electric vehicles. With states varying wildly in their interest and support in electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, what will happen to the deployment of lower…

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One Big Beautiful Bill: Another ride on the solar coaster? 19:56

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In this episode, Commodity Insights analysts Tiffany Wang and Cinthya Pena explain the implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for US renewables supply chains and project development. The OBBBA was a sweeping budget reconciliation bill which US President Donald Trump signed on July 4. Cuts to the tax credit regime introduced in the Inflation…

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Break up or not? Europe's zonal pricing conundrum 13:54

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In this week's episode, energy reporters Camilla Naschert and Alex Blackburne explain the ongoing debate around the way in which price zones are divided in Europe's power markets. In markets with only one price zone, such as Germany and Britain, widening geographic distances between demand centers and new renewables development are starting to rais…

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Into The Deep: Lewis Pugh on Swimming to Save the Oceans 29:42

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In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, we're joined by Lewis Pugh, the UN Patron of the Oceans, endurance swimmer, and founder of the Lewis Pugh Foundation. He joins us for an inspiring conversation about courage, the climate, and the power of the human spirit. Lewis is known for his record-setting swims in the world's most extreme envi…

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Carbon registries key to unlocking Article 6 climate finance 23:51

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In this episode of Energy Evolution, we delve into the latest developments around Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and explore how various governments and companies are building critical infrastructure for carbon trading and global climate cooperation. Host Eklavya Gupte speaks with Gurvinder Bains, Director of Business Development of Environmental…

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Hot Grid Summer: Europe's power system under stress 26:51

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In this episode of Energy Evolution, we explore how heat waves are driving fundamental shifts in European power demand patterns and stress-testing the region's energy infrastructure. Host Eklavya Gupte speaks with Glenn Rickson, head of short-term European power analysis at S&P Global Commodity Insights, who breaks down the supply and demand pressu…

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The road to commercial nuclear fusion 33:19

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Nuclear fusion still has a long road ahead before commercial viability, but optimism — and funding — is on the rise. Surging interest in the technology has recently seen $7.1 billion raised across 50 global fusion startups. Research timelines appear to be accelerating, Steve Piper, director of energy research at S&P Global Commodity Insights, said …

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How the energy-intensive industry of fertilizers and ammonia could fuel a green future 20:31

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In this episode, host Eklavya Gupte sits down with Matt Hoisch, senior price reporter at Platts, to explore how the energy-intensive fertilizer industry is navigating extraordinary turbulence, from supply chain shocks to spiralling energy costs, while potentially becoming an enabler of the energy transition itself. They look at ammonia's pivotal ro…

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The race to rebuild the US power grid in the age of AI 33:19

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How weather analytics is powering modern energy trading 27:14

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Breaking down the hydrogen hype 34:42

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Recyclable Solar Panels Made in the USA with Solarcycle 26:46

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Nuclear power enjoys growing interest, but can it deliver? 33:12

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The AI-driven gas turbine renaissance 20:29

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India's race to 500 GW of renewable power by 2030 29:37

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Catherine Valdivieso and the SwapCo App Make Sustainability Stylish 13:58

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Explaining Germany's energy transition 'reality check' 24:54

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Transatlantic divide: US and EU chart different energy transition paths 26:02

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How will the EU's new carbon market affect energy costs and inflation? 16:02

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What's driving the rush for I-RECs? 15:50

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Traders on alert: What lies ahead for European gas this winter? 20:58

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Beyond Rooftops: How Solar Builds Communities with GRID Alternatives Co-founder Erica Mackie 25:34

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Path to net-zero gets bumpy for US, European utilities 16:20

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US coal production is back on the rise 22:07

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FuelEU Maritime: A new trading opportunity in shipping 20:14

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Unlocking the future potential of hydrogen energy in India 22:23

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Insurance in Crisis: Steven Rothstein on Climate, Capital, and the Path Forward 28:41

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Talking offshore wind: Communication in a polarized world 41:15

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Shifting gears: Will states take the wheel on US electric vehicle policy? 26:42

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One Big Beautiful Bill: Another ride on the solar coaster? 19:56

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Break up or not? Europe's zonal pricing conundrum 13:54

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Into The Deep: Lewis Pugh on Swimming to Save the Oceans 29:42

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Carbon registries key to unlocking Article 6 climate finance 23:51

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Hot Grid Summer: Europe's power system under stress 26:51

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The road to commercial nuclear fusion 33:19

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How the energy-intensive industry of fertilizers and ammonia could fuel a green future 20:31