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

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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Recorded at the SolarPower Summit in Brussels this conversation between Laurent Segalen and Jonathan Gifford examines why batteries have become one of the fastest growing and most strategically important technologies shaping the global energy transit... more

Michael Barnard welcomes Cornelis Plet, CTO of Grid Systems Integration at GE Vernova, about the technologies reshaping modern power systems and the practical realities of building an electrified future.

High-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmiss... more

In March 2026, Laurent was invited by Jan Rosenow at Oriel College, Oxford, for a public debate on the energy transition. Held in the College's historic library, the discussion brought together contrasting perspectives on one of today's defining chal... more

During Intersolar (The Smart E), Gerard sat down with Dr Chuan Lu, CEO Astronergy and Director of Chint Group to discuss, from the inside the Chinese Solar revolution. 2026 was Dr Lu and Chint 15th participation to that massive European Exhibit that ... more

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Recent Guests

Jan Rosenow
Professor, energy policy expert
Oxford University (Professor, energy policy)
Episode: 241. The Great Oxford Debate: “Energy and Aristotle" - Aug26
Chuan Lu
Head of New Energy Technology, CHINT
CHINT
Episode: 240. The CHINT Blueprint, or the Chinese Solar revolution from the inside - Aug26
Andrew Rush
CEO of Star Catcher
Star Catcher
Episode: 239. Space PPAs for satellites - Jul26
Rowan Parkhouse
Managing Director at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)
Episode: 238. Revealed: CIP’s Playbook (Live from DLA Piper) - Jul26
David Scaysbrook
David Scaysbrook, Brook in Quinbrook
Quinbrook
Episode: 237. Datacenters: "Let’s get Physical" with Quinbrook - Jul26
Fredrik Andrén Sandberg
Executive at RWE discussing storage investments
RWE
Episode: 236. The Bankability of Energy Storage (Solar Power Summit) - Jul26
Hanna Kunzmann
Executive at EQT discussing tolling and long-term revenue strategies
EQT
Episode: 236. The Bankability of Energy Storage (Solar Power Summit) - Jul26
Michel Boutouil
Co-founder and CEO of Polarise
Polarise
Episode: 235. European Sovereign Neocloud - Jun26
Catherine MacGregor
CEO of Engie and former Eurelectric VP
Engie
Episode: 234. Engie, the remarkable turn around (live from Eurelectric Power Summit) - Jun26

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
    Ireland4 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 Kingdom5 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
    Canada7 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 Kingdom8 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 Kingdom10 months ago

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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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#202
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Apple Podcasts
#170
Australia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#181
Italy/Business
Apple Podcasts
#219
Germany/Business
Apple Podcasts
#109
Denmark/Business
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#138
South Africa/Business

Talking Points

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241. The Great Oxford Debate: “Energy and Aristotle" - Aug26
Q: How do geopolitics affect energy dependencies?
Geopolitics will continue to shape energy dependencies; the need is for a smart, selective approach to domestic capability while recognizing the global nature of some supply chains.
241. The Great Oxford Debate: “Energy and Aristotle" - Aug26
Q: What should industrial policy look like in energy?
Industrial policy should be targeted and strategic, supporting critical domestic capabilities (like battery cells and HVDC) while allowing imports where commoditized parts are concerned, rather than a blanket protectionist approach.
241. The Great Oxford Debate: “Energy and Aristotle" - Aug26
Q: Are we actually in an energy transition?
The hosts and guest agree that while renewables growth and electrification are uneven globally, the overall energy system is undergoing a transition with sectoral differences, implying that the transition is real though not uniform.
239. Space PPAs for satellites - Jul26
Q: What is your view on data centers in space as a near-term market?
Andrew notes every orbital data-center startup has engaged with them via letters of intent or power agreements, with GPUs for in-space compute and the potential to act as low-latency inference nodes close to telecommunications networks, though full-scale gigawatt data centers in space are not imminent.
239. Space PPAs for satellites - Jul26
Q: What is the current state of commercial readiness and what are the next milestones for Star Catcher?
Star Catcher has a fast-growth trajectory, with a first satellite near-term, a subscale pilot, and ongoing demonstrations; they expect to reach full operational capacity by the end of the decade, servicing gigawatts of in-space power demand.

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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. Chuan Lu
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4. Rowan Parkhouse
5. David Scaysbrook
6. Fredrik Andrén Sandberg
7. Hanna Kunzmann
8. Michel Boutouil

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