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Electric Vehicles
China
Energy Transition
Solar Energy
Data Centers
Climate Change
Batteries
Energy Storage
Wind Energy
Battery Technology
Europe
Artificial Intelligence
Hydrogen
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Heat Pumps
Energy Security
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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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Gerard and Laurent first welcomed David Scaysbrook to the podcast in Episode 66, back in January 2022, for a conversation about the future of 24/7 power. Four years later, it felt like the right moment to reconnect and take stock of how profoundly th... more

In May 2026, our co-host Laurent Segalen had the privilege of chairing a high-profile panel hosted by SolarPower Europe at its annual Solar Power Summit in Brussels, one of the leading gatherings for the European solar and energy storage sectors.

I... more

Gerard and Laurent welcome Michel Boutouil, co-founder and CEO of Polarise, a leading European AI infrastructure provider and NVIDIA Cloud Partner based in Berlin. After discussing about what happens outside of a datacenter, it is time to dive inside... more

At the Eurelectric Power Summit 2026 in Helsinki, Laurent had the opportunity to sit down with Catherine MacGregor, CEO of ENGIE and Vice President of Eurelectric, for a wide-ranging discussion on the key issues shaping Europe's energy future.

We b... more

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Recent Guests

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
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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
Albert Cheung
Deputy CEO of BNEF
BNEF
Episode: 233. To predict the future, “In BNEF we Trust” - Jun26
Fintan Slye
CEO of the Independent System Operator in the UK
Independent System Operator (GB)
Episode: 232. GB’s NESO: the “cool” operator - Jun26
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

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
    Ireland3 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 Kingdom4 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
    Canada5 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 Kingdom7 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 Kingdom9 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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#242
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#74
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#105
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#113
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#134
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#195
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

235. European Sovereign Neocloud - Jun26
Q: Why would a European SMB or large enterprise choose an AI factory solution over traditional cloud providers or on-premise setups?
Because it combines European control and compliance (GDPR), potential cost savings, faster deployment by adapting existing facilities, and capability to scale GPUs while mitigating data sovereignty concerns and long-term dependence on hyperscalers.
235. European Sovereign Neocloud - Jun26
Q: What differentiates Polarise from hyperscalers like Google or Microsoft in serving European clients?
Polarise offers sovereignty—protecting client data from the US Cloud Act, no incentive to train on client data, competitive pricing, and a platform that lets customers consume AI services without exposing them to external data learning.
235. European Sovereign Neocloud - Jun26
Q: Do you agree that we are in a fifth industrial revolution driven by AI and electricity, and what is Europe's role in this shift?
Yes, it's a broad revolution where AI needs electricity and electricity enables AI; Europe must accelerate sovereign AI infrastructure, favor open-source models, and avoid over-reliance on US or Chinese ecosystems by building local capabilities and flexible regulatory sandboxes.
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.

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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. Hanna Kunzmann
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4. Catherine MacGregor
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6. Fintan Slye
7. Stefan Rohr
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