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The reNEWS Podcast

Stephen Dunne
Offshore Wind
Renewable Energy
Skyborne
Electricity Pricing
Construction Delays
Government Regulation
Energy Policy
Germany
Project Cancellations
Investment Risks
ORE Catapult
Neart Na Gaoithe
United Kingdom
Vattenfall
GB Energy Strategy Plan
Renewable Energy Investment
Supply Chain
Great British Energy
HVDC
Clean Power 2030

News and analysis from the world of renewable energy. Brought to you by the industry's leading publication reNEWS.

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Vattenfall head of wind Catrin Jung tells reNEWS Editor Stephen Dunne how the company has made corporate PPA-based revenue models work on several offshore wind farms and her mixed views on the drive towards Contracts for Difference across Europe

The first live reNEWS Podcast recorded at Wind Energy Ireland Offshore 2026 in Dublin. Editor Stephen Dunne interviews Statkraft wind and solar SVP Kevin O'Donovan about the current state of offshore wind in Ireland.

Vattenfall UK country manager Claus Wattendrup speaks to The reNEWS Podcast on the sidelines of All-Energy 2026 about the political climate for renewables and the company's plans in onshore and offshore wind.

A dispatch from All-Energy 2026 in Glasgow featuring interviews with RWE's Adam Ezzamel, Ocean Winds' Mark Baxter, Scottish Renewables boss Claire Mack and Ewan Walker, the project director of the Ayre floating wind farm.

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Recent Guests

Catrin Jung
Head of Wind at Vattenfall
Vattenfall
Episode: How to make a merchant business case stack up in offshore wind
Kevin O'Donovan
Statkraft's European Wind and Solar SVP
Statkraft
Episode: Does Irish offshore wind have a credibility problem?
Claire Mack
Chief Executive at Scottish Renewables
Scottish Renewables
Episode: Is UK offshore wind back on track?
Mark Baxter
Project Director, Ocean Winds
Ocean Winds
Episode: Is UK offshore wind back on track?
Ewan Walker
Project Director for the Air Offshore Wind Fund
Air Offshore Wind Fund
Episode: Is UK offshore wind back on track?
Tara Singh
CEO of RenewableUK
RenewableUK
Episode: RenewableUK's new CEO on the political challenges facing wind
Fred van Beers
CEO of Sif
Sif
Episode: Visiting Dutch foundations fabricator Sif with CEO Fred van Beers
John Reilly
Head of Renewable Energy for BnM
BnM
Episode: Ireland's grid problem and the implications for onshore wind
Gillian Martin
Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy in Scotland
Episode: A pivotal year for Scottish offshore wind

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'Too much noise around energy from alpha males with big egos but little knowledge'
Q: How do locational signals in Scotland and England affect project planning for wind?
Locational signals are listened to, but the devil is in the details; partnerships with the grid and understanding demand, speeds up deployment, with opportunities in both Scotland and England.
'Too much noise around energy from alpha males with big egos but little knowledge'
Q: What do you think about the Energy Independence Bill and grid reform in accelerating renewables?
The guest suggests the bill is a positive direction that could speed permitting and grid upgrades, while stressing that delivery depends on practical details and timely releases of grid capacity.
'Too much noise around energy from alpha males with big egos but little knowledge'
Q: Klaus, what's your initial reaction to what you've heard at the conference?
The guest emphasizes the energy transition is underway with strong signals for electrification and renewable deployment, and notes the importance of policy support to accelerate grid and permitting reform.
Visiting Dutch foundations fabricator Sif with CEO Fred van Beers
Q: What can developers do to support the European supply chain during downturns?
Developers can support the European supply chain by maintaining orders, avoiding reliance on cheaper Asian alternatives in the short term, and sharing risk and investment to sustain experience and capabilities within Europe.
Visiting Dutch foundations fabricator Sif with CEO Fred van Beers
Q: What are the reasons behind the delays in ramping up the new factory?
The delays stem from building something new, which required more time to understand than anticipated, and the challenge of training hundreds of people across multiple shifts to operate reliably and robustly in a new environment.

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The program consistently centers on renewable energy news, policy, and project delivery with a particular emphasis on offshore wind, grid infrastructure, and energy security. Conversations typically feature senior industry executives, policymakers, and researchers discussing deployment challenges, supply chains, financing, and regulatory frameworks across Europe and Ireland, with a recurring focus on practical pathways to meet ambitious targets. A standout pattern is the emphasis on strategic collaborations among government, developers, and industry players, plus a strong tilt toward grid-readiness, resilience, and innovation in the wind sector. This makes it a valuable resource for listeners who want actionable insights into how large-scal... more

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