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A new podcast from the team behind Windpower Monthly. Read more on the issues covered at www.windpowermonthly.com or follow us on Twitter @windpower_m

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Latest Episodes

Eize de Vries, Windpower Monthly’s technology and market trends correspondent, explores the different approaches of Chinese and Western turbine manufacturers to scaling and takes a view on how floating wind can become a commercial reality. 

De Vries... more

Welcome to the Wind Power News Review – hosted by Windpower Monthly's senior reporter, Robyn White, and Windpower Monthly's reporter, Orlando Jenkinson – along with our regular panellist, Shashi Barla. 

This time on the News Review, we examine the l... more

Lord Heseltine tells the story of the birth of the European Space Agency. Why post-Apollo, when the US was spending £1.2 billion a year on space, the whole of Europe was spending just £200 million. Why the birth of ESA was driven by the self-interest... more

Welcome to the Wind Power News Review – hosted by Windpower Monthly's senior reporter, Robyn White, and Windpower Monthly's reporter, Orlando Jenkinson – along with our regular panellist, Sorcha Versteeg.

This time, we discuss China’s latest advance... more

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Recent Guests

Lord Heseltine
Former UK politician involved in creating the European Space Agency
European Space Agency heritage; UK government
Episode: Lord Heseltine: "You’re just playing in toy town”
Hugh Kelly
CEO of Simply Blue Energy
Simply Blue Energy
Episode: Floating wind is 'dangerously close' to being commercially viable
Knut Vassbotn
CEO of Deep Wind Offshore
Deep Wind Offshore
Episode: Floating wind is 'dangerously close' to being commercially viable
Laurent Verdier
Chief Development Officer for BW Ideol
BW Ideol
Episode: Floating wind is 'dangerously close' to being commercially viable
Sopna Sury
CEO of Renewables and Onshore Wind, Europe and Australia
RWE
Episode: RWE onshore chief - Grid-blocking is like putting a towel on a deck chair
Tara Singh
CEO of Renewable UK
Renewable UK
Episode: Renewable UK CEO: ‘Drill baby, drill’? I say ‘spin baby, spin’
Rebecca Williams
Deputy CEO, GWEC
GWEC
Episode: Women in wind power
Juliette Sanders
Chief Communications Officer, Energy UK
Energy UK
Episode: Women in wind power
Sven Utermöhlen
CEO of RWE's offshore business
RWE Offshore
Episode: RWE’s offshore chief on energy security, targets and technology

Hosts

Orlando Jenkinson
Host of Windpower Monthly-related show segments; Windpower News Review
Robyn White
Host/Reporter associated with Windpower Monthly and Windpower Podcast
Alice Bunn
Host of The Carmen Line / related space-focused discussions
Ian Griggs
Host of the Windpower Podcast; editor at Windpower Monthly

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Good info but bad sound quality

    Can someone please get Shashi a better mic? I often stop listening due to sound quality and keep hopi g someone else will flag it so you all can fix it!

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    Dogandtruck
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast

    Would recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    __grannn
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Audience appreciates deep dives and practical industry insights.
Sound quality is a frequent complaint; mic upgrades would help retention.

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Lord Heseltine: "You’re just playing in toy town”
Q: What advice would you give current politicians about sustaining R&D cooperation in Europe while protecting national interests?
The guest stresses the importance of unity in Europe's research and development efforts to compete with larger economies, warning against short-sighted budget priorities and underscoring that sustained collaboration is crucial for long-term technological leadership.
Lord Heseltine: "You’re just playing in toy town”
Q: Was there scepticism among UK ministers, and how did you overcome resistance to the ESA idea?
He describes initial reluctance from the Ministry of Defense and the Post Office, the tension with American partnerships, and how persistent advocacy convinced officials that a cooperative European approach was essential for maintaining technological leadership.
Lord Heseltine: "You’re just playing in toy town”
Q: Would you be able to share with our listeners your recollection of the politics of Europe at the time and why Europe needed its own space agency?
Heseltine explains the push to create a pan-European framework due to disparities in budgets, national interests, and the desire to keep pace with American leadership. He recalls negotiations with France and Germany, the defense implications, and the pivotal decision to pursue a European agency despite domestic hesitation.
Floating wind is 'dangerously close' to being commercially viable
Q: Given the current landscape, what are the drivers to reach scale for competitive commercial production, and should this be a joint effort with Asian firms?
Industrialization is mandatory to bring prices down and achieve scale, with a European-centric supply chain currently favored; collaboration may occur but the emphasis is on local, European production to reduce logistics and emissions.
Floating wind is 'dangerously close' to being commercially viable
Q: Do you think floating wind could help the EU meet its 2030 installation targets, or will it be a feature of the 2030s rather than the near term?
Honesty and realism are essential; floating wind will not hit 2030 targets in a meaningful way, with fuller impact expected in the 2030s to 2040s as projects mature and costs fall.

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What is Wind Power about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on wind energy developments, policy, market design, and industry dynamics, with frequent forays into grid integration, supply chains, and regional differences across Europe and beyond. Episodes blend policy debates, technology trends, and industry perspectives from operators, developers, researchers, and trade associations, often highlighting practical bottlenecks, funding dynamics, and the interplay between regulation and deployment. A notable strength is bringing together senior voices from industry, government, and research to dissect complex issues like auction design, grid readiness, and misinformation, making it a practical listen for professionals evaluating market risk, project viability, and strategic partnerships... more

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