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

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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John Stroud, managing director at Limes Renewable Energy North America, discusses the challenges and opportunities in developing community solar and distributed generation projects in a changing policy and market environment.

Ben Roberts, president of Texel Group, discusses how non‑payment insurance works in project finance and how lenders use it to manage credit risk, allocate capital and support lending activity.

John Bills and Adil Sener of PEI Global Partners discuss the renewed interest in gas‑fired power assets driven by rising electricity demand, data center growth and supply constraints in power generation.

Jason Kaminsky, CEO of kWh Analytics, discusses key findings from the 2026 Solar Risk Assessment Report, including trends in reliability, insurance and emerging risks affecting solar projects.

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Recent Guests

Ben Roberts
Leads a team at Texel Group, a credit insurance broker
Texel Group
Episode: Ep350: How Lenders Manage Credit Risk with Insurance
Adil Sener
Executive at PEI Global Partners
PEI Global Partners
Episode: Ep349: Meeting Surging Power Demand with Gas Assets
Jason Kaminsky
Representative from kWh Analytics discussing the Solar Risk Assessment Report
kWh Analytics
Episode: Ep348: Key Risks Shaping the Solar Industry
Zaid Ashai
CEO of Nexamp
Nexamp
Episode: Ep347: The Role of Distributed Solar in a High‑Demand Grid
Kevin Kong
CEO and founder of Everstar
Everstar
Episode: Ep346: Rethinking Nuclear Approvals in the AI Era
Brandon Owens
Vice President of Innovation and Research at Nyserda
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (Nyserda)
Episode: Ep345: Funding the Next Generation of Energy Technologies
Keith Martin
Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright
Episode: Ep344: Update on FEOC and Its Market Impact
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

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Todd Alexander
Host and lead interviewer focused on project finance and energy policy.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 238 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

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    DanielEnergy
    Denmark4 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

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    3
    patrick32101
    Ireland4 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 States3 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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Content is timely and actionable for practitioners.
Audio quality is frequently cited as an area for improvement.
Listeners appreciate direct access to industry leaders and practical takeaways.
High-quality discussions on regulatory and financing trends for energy projects.
Excellent expert analysis on project finance and renewables.

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Ep350: How Lenders Manage Credit Risk with Insurance
Q: What is the typical process and timeline for obtaining insurance for a deal?
Timing is driven by the bank's needs and can range from a week to several weeks or months. The process may start at the term sheet stage and continue through to closing, with insurance either in place at closing or afterwards as part of syndication or portfolio management, depending on the deal structure.
Ep350: How Lenders Manage Credit Risk with Insurance
Q: How do insurers and banks share risk, and what does a typical risk share look like?
There is an alignment of interest where banks and insurers share the risk, commonly around a 50/50 split. However, depending on market capacity and asset class, higher coverage such as 90% can be possible. Insurers provide capacity and the bank retains financing responsibilities, while recoveries are shared according to the insured portion.
Ep347: The Role of Distributed Solar in a High‑Demand Grid
Q: How has the financing landscape evolved for community solar, and what should financiers understand better now?
Financing has improved with more data-driven approaches and diverse borrower bases; it's important to de-emphasize rigid FICO thresholds for community solar, emphasize geographic and regulatory diversification, and standardize information to accelerate lending decisions.
Ep347: The Role of Distributed Solar in a High‑Demand Grid
Q: How do interconnection challenges affect project timelines and costs for distributed solar, and what reforms could help?
Interconnection delays and overbuilt capacity increase both time and cost; reforms should optimize interconnection processes, promote storage-enabled dispersion of energy, and enhance transparency in capital planning between utilities and project developers.
Ep347: The Role of Distributed Solar in a High‑Demand Grid
Q: What are the practical advantages of distributed generation for meeting large load growth like data centers and electrification mandates?
DG assets offer faster deployment, grid-enhancing benefits, and the potential to locate closer to load, reducing transmission needs and enabling quicker, cost-effective electrification alongside traditional utility-scale projects.

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The program centers on project finance and energy infrastructure, featuring conversations with leaders and policymakers about emerging trends, regulatory shifts, and financing structures shaping large-scale developments. Recent episodes emphasize risk management in solar, distributed generation, advanced nuclear licensing, and the evolving tax credit and FEOC landscapes, with practical takeaways for lenders, developers, and investors. A standout pattern is the blend of technical finance detail with policy context, offering listeners timely insights into how capital flows, incentive programs, and regulatory changes impact project timelines and economics.

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1. Ben Roberts
2. Adil Sener
3. Jason Kaminsky
4. Zaid Ashai
5. Kevin Kong
6. Brandon Owens
7. Keith Martin
8. Vanessa Branco

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