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Artwork for Redefining Energy
Renewable Energy
Electric Vehicles
China
Energy Transition
Solar Energy
Climate Change
Data Centers
Batteries
Energy Storage
Wind Energy
Battery Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Hydrogen
Investment
Heat Pumps
Europe
Energy Security
Power Purchase Agreements
ESG
Tesla

Two investment bankers weekly explore how tech, finance, markets and regulations are radically redefining the world of energy: Renewable Energy, Electric Cars, Hydrogen, Battery Storage, Digitisation...Your co-hosts: from Berlin, Gerard Reid and from London, Laurent Segalen.Our LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/company/redefining-energy/X handle: @Redef_Energy

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The global auto industry is splitting into two very different worlds — what legendary auto expert Michael Dunne calls “a tale of two countries.” Dunne, CEO of Dunne Insights LLC, has spent decades at the centre of the industry, including leadership r... more

The BESS market is growing at a phenomenal pace. You would think battery management is becoming easier. The reality? It is becoming increasingly complex.

Between data risks, a growing number of suppliers, vertically disintegrated component chains, a... more

Where is Climate Tech heading? Certainly not dead — but constantly reinventing itself. So much so that you begin to wonder whether the label itself has outlived its original meaning.

Laurent and Gerard welcome Kim Zou, co-founder and CEO of Sightli... more

The power system is aging and poorly equipped to handle the rapid, large-scale shift toward renewables. According to Philipp Schröder, CEO of 1KOMMA5°, the real solutions lie “behind the meter.”

Gerard and Laurent sit down with Schröder to unpack w... more

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Recent Guests

Stefan Rohr
CEO of Twaice
Twaice
Episode: 230. The growing complexity of battery fleet management - May26
Kim Zou
Leading climate tech analyst, founder, investor, and co-founder of Sightline Climate (formerly CTVC)
Sightline Climate
Episode: 229. Climate Tech reinvented: from green molecules to green electrons - May26
Philipp Schröder
Founder of 1Komma5 and entrepreneur in Behind-the-Meter energy solutions
1Komma5
Episode: 228. Decentralizing Power: The Rise of Behind-the-Meter Energy - May26
Tinne Van der Straeten
CEO of WindEurope, former Minister of Energy of Belgium
WindEurope
Episode: 227. Wind + Grids = Energy Security - May26
Rajiv Bajaj
VP of solution sales at Constellation
Constellation
Episode: 225. US Utilities vs Hyperscalers - Apr26
Paul O'Donnell
From Greencoat Renewables
Greencoat Renewables
Episode: 224. From Wind farms (yield) to Datacenters (growth) - Apr26
Ana Conde
Speaker invited from PVcase
PVcase
Episode: 223. Solar + Storage: The Economic Core of the Future Grid - Apr26
Michal Meidan
Head of the China Energy Research at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Episode: 222. Understanding Energy and Technology in China - Mar26
Ira Joseph
Leading global gas analyst
Columbia Center on Global Energy Policy
Episode: 221. LNG – Hormuz – “Apocalypse Now” - Mar26

Hosts

Laurent Segalen
Co-host from London, focused on energy discussions and guiding interview topics.
Gerard Reid
Host from Berlin/Europe, leads discussion, asks critical questions, and shapes episode structure.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Probably the best energy podcast…

    Really enjoying this podcast. Energy experts with esteemed guests discussing all the important topics and much more. Probably the best energy podcast covering the European market. Very insightful - highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Niall Mc Dublin
    Ireland2 months ago
  • Persian Gulf

    The presenter’s choice of naming the Persian Gulf using alternative terms reflects a lack of knowledge and awareness. This fundamental error undermines the credibility of the podcast and suggests a shallow understanding of the subject. It makes the overall discussion feel poorly informed and lacking in depth.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    F_Mofidi
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Highly recommended for power sector and investor community professionals

    Great learnings. Great at challenging one another with a good sense of humour.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paris-Toronto
    Canada4 months ago
  • Critical industry insight into the energy transition

    As a long-time listener to this podcast (and many others) on the energy transition, I particularly appreciate the straight talking investor perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing the sector. In a space full of well intentioned but uncritical advocates for change, I appreciate Gerard and Laurent’s willingness both to stress the fundamental opportunity as well as call out the worst of the BS that misalign capital allocation and harm progress.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David Shipworth
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Excellent insight into the future of energy

    I’ve been a listener of the Redefining Energy podcast for quite some time. It has become one of my favourite places to find in-depth, forward-thinking analysis about how the energy world is transitioning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S. D. G.
    United Kingdom7 months ago

Listeners Say

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The show is a go-to for European energy insights and practical market context.
Some episodes attract criticism for specific factual or naming choices, but overall positive sentiment on depth and usefulness.
Listeners praise the hosts for knowledgeable, nuanced debates and strong guest lineups.

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#215
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#191
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#216
Italy/Business
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#77
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#106
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#127
Poland/Business

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

230. The growing complexity of battery fleet management - May26
Q: How does the industry handle the complexity of multiple vendors and cross-border data?
Operators typically aggregate data from multiple EMS and monitoring systems, then rely on a unified analytics layer to create a single source of truth for the portfolio, while also addressing cybersecurity, data sovereignty, and regulatory requirements with localized cloud deployments.
224. From Wind farms (yield) to Datacenters (growth) - Apr26
Q: Do you see a future where your business model becomes more than just energy provision and moves toward full integration with data centers?
Yes, the plan is to provide end-to-end platform solutions—sites, renewable power, storage, and trading capabilities—so tech companies get a fully integrated energy solution rather than just power supply.
224. From Wind farms (yield) to Datacenters (growth) - Apr26
Q: When did you first start looking into data centers, and what services are you developing around them?
We began rooting our approach in 2017 when Greencoat Renewables listed; we saw data centers as major energy users and anticipated the need for integrated solutions that couple site access with power supply, storage, and grid-aware capabilities.
223. Solar + Storage: The Economic Core of the Future Grid - Apr26
Q: From a financial market perspective, what are the biggest risks and opportunities in solar storage and clean energy today?
The biggest risk is periods of excess supply that drive prices to zero or negative on sunny days, challenging traditional revenue models; the biggest opportunity lies in integrating storage with solar and evolving market designs to reward flexibility and behind-the-meter deployments.
222. Understanding Energy and Technology in China - Mar26
Q: What role does the 15th Five-Year Plan play in shaping China's energy trajectory and global position?
The plan emphasizes domestic supplies, stockpiling, and continued technology-led growth across renewables, coal, and transmission, reinforcing China's self-sufficiency and export capabilities while maintaining strong government guidance accompanying private sector innovation.

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

Two investment bankers in Europe discuss how tech, finance, markets, and regulation are reshaping energy—covering renewables, battery storage, grid modernization, behind-the-meter and data-center energy dynamics, and policy implications. Episodes frequently feature deep-dive conversations with operators, investors, and policy experts, offering practical insights into operational excellence, market design, and investment trends across Europe, the US, and Asia. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on the intersection of technology, finance, and regulation, with candid debates, robust data-backed analysis, and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom. The show often surfaces real-world case studies, cross-border energy trends, and a clear b... more

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2. Kim Zou
3. Philipp Schröder
4. Tinne Van der Straeten
5. Rajiv Bajaj
6. Paul O'Donnell
7. Ana Conde
8. Michal Meidan

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