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Renewable Energy
Data Centers
Solar Energy
Project Finance
Inflation Reduction Act
Energy Storage
Battery Storage
Climate Change
Tariffs
Decarbonization
Microgrids
Solar Modules
Community Solar
Energy Transition
Distributed Capacity Procurement
Utility Services
Natural Gas
Batteries
Electrification
Tax Credits

Currents is a podcast published by Norton Rose Fulbright that features in-depth discussions on the latest developments in project finance. The podcast is hosted by partner Todd Alexander, who interviews key business leaders and policy makers to investigate important trends affecting the energy and infrastructure space.

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Latest Episodes

Brandon Owens, vice president of innovation and research at NYSERDA, discusses how New York is supporting energy innovation through grants and research programs focused on grid modernization, buildings, energy storage and emerging technologies.

Keith Martin, Norton Rose Fulbright partner, gives an update on the FEOC restrictions on use of clean energy tax credits, including compliance challenges, insurance constraints and how the market is responding.

Vanessa Branco, chief sales and marketing officer of Sunbolt, discusses off‑grid solar and battery solutions that provide reliable, low‑maintenance power for campuses, governments and communities without access to the grid.

Richard Taylor, CEO of ONE Nuclear, discusses developing hybrid natural gas and small modular nuclear power projects to meet growing data center demand for reliable baseload electricity.

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Recent Guests

Vanessa Branco
Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
Sunbolt
Episode: Ep343: Off‑Grid Solar for Public Spaces and Communities
Richard Taylor
CEO of ONE Nuclear
ONE Nuclear
Episode: Ep342: Meeting Baseload Demand with Nuclear and Gas
Rebecca McDonald
EP sales of data center energy solutions at Bloom Energy
Bloom Energy
Episode: Ep341: Onsite Power Solutions for Data Centers
Rich Dovere
CEO of Dispatch Energy
Dispatch Energy
Episode: Ep340: Distributed Generation in a Constrained Grid
Kemp Gregory
CEO of Renewal Energy
Renewal Energy
Episode: Ep338: A New Use for Old Wells
Alfred Johnson
Co-founder and CEO of Crux
Crux
Episode: Ep337: How Tax Credit Markets Weathered 2025
Jim Spencer
President and CEO of Exus Renewables North America
Exus Renewables North America
Episode: Ep334: Renewables Development in a Demand‑Driven Market
Rob Cirincione
CEO of Sunairio
Sunairio
Episode: Ep333: Rethinking Forecasts in an Uncertain Climate
Robbie Orvis
Senior Director of Energy Innovation
Episode: Ep332: Forecasting Energy Trends for 2026

Host

Todd Alexander
Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright; host of Currents

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 235 ratings
  • Shame multi-billion funders can’t afford good mics

    Otherwise good podcast, but crazy that the cost of capital episode sounds like it was recorded in 1930

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DanielEnergy
    Denmark3 months ago
  • Sound quality

    Sound quality not up to the content quality level. Cost of capital podcast sounds like the participants are on the far side of the moon

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    patrick32101
    Ireland3 months ago
  • Good content

    I appreciate the depth of information coverage. My only criticism is audio quality. I listen to a lot of podcasts, and Currents has noticeably worse audio quality.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jkenn12
    United States2 years ago
  • Expert analysis

    Timely, relevant and expert analysis of topics related to project finance and renewable energy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nottinx
    United States3 years ago
  • Great content. Need better audio/recording

    The content is really good. Please figure out audio quality as it is less than par quality. It applies specifically to hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    BrevityRules
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise expert analysis and timely tax-credit and financing updates.
Guests and hosts are viewed as credible, offering practical, data-driven insights into project finance and energy markets.
Audio quality is frequently mentioned as an area for improvement, even when the content is strong.

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Ep342: Meeting Baseload Demand with Nuclear and Gas
Q: What is the plan to finance and eventually go public, and why choose this route?
The plan involves a merger-driven SPAC listing to access broad capital markets quickly, leveraging government de-risking programs, and attracting strategic partners to fund development from gas generation to SMR deployment, while maintaining execution focus.
Ep342: Meeting Baseload Demand with Nuclear and Gas
Q: How will ONE Nuclear manage costs and schedule risks in their projects?
By applying risk transfer and sharing at each stage, de-risking designs with proven, factory-built modules, screening sites to reuse existing infrastructure, using hybrid EPC contracts, and implementing take-or-pay mechanisms to align incentives and protect investors.
Ep342: Meeting Baseload Demand with Nuclear and Gas
Q: Why has nuclear not been successful in the US over the last decade, and why might there be a resurgence now?
The guest explains that legacy nuclear suffered from financing challenges, long development timelines, and high upfront risks. ONE Nuclear addresses this with a hybrid gas-to-nuclear model, modular SMRs, and a pathway to early revenue through gas generation, plus structured contracts and diversified technology to improve bankability.
Ep343: Off‑Grid Solar for Public Spaces and Communities
Q: And for projects like that, how do you finance them, given that you got a collection of small projects? Or are you financing them yourselves, or are you trying to develop them?
Sunbolt uses a combination of direct manufacturing from their Pennsylvania warehouse and customer-driven purchases; in many cases, governments and universities procure the units through established contracts, and the company provides a turnkey, plug-and-play solution with long-term durability.
Ep337: How Tax Credit Markets Weathered 2025
Q: If people want access to this report, how do they get it?
Existing clients have it in their inbox; new listeners can download at least the publicly accessible version from a banner on Crux's website, with Crux offering deeper, credit-type and size-level data for potential sellers.

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What is Currents about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program consistently covers the debt, equity, and policy pieces that drive large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. Episodes often center on tax credits, financing structures, and market dynamics shaping project finance in renewables, with data-driven discussions about capital deployment, pricing, and regulatory guidance. Notable strengths include access to deep industry intelligence, a steady stream of high-profile guests spanning developers, insurers, and legal experts, and a practical focus on how policy shifts translate into real-world financing and deal terms. A recurring edge is the blend of rigorous financial analysis with on-the-ground market insights, making it valuable for professionals who need timely, actionable info... more

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1. Vanessa Branco
2. Richard Taylor
3. Rebecca McDonald
4. Rich Dovere
5. Kemp Gregory
6. Alfred Johnson
7. Jim Spencer
8. Rob Cirincione

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