Wind Power in the US: From Pioneer to Political Battleground | with Michael Barnard, TFIE

Wind Shipping - The Role of Wind Propulsion in Global Transportation | with Gavin Allwright, International Wind Ship Association

Shipping is the backbone of global trade – yet the industry remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels, making it a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. While the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has acknowledged the urgency, the transformation to renewable energy based transportation is still in its early stages. In this episode, we talk to Gavin Allwright, Secretary General of the International Windship Association (IWSA). Together, we explore: * The current state of global shipping and its environmental impact * The historic and modern role of wind-powered vessels * Innovative concepts for the industry – from renewable fuels to wind-assisted propulsion * Key barriers, economic opportunities, and the global policy landscape

City of Xiongan – China’s Blueprint for the Future | with Yunhan Liu, Collection of Future City in Xiongan

Just a few years ago, the Chinese government broke ground on Xiongan, a brand-new metropolis near Beijing designed to become a global benchmark for sustainable urban development. This year, the city hosted its third annual international competition dedicated to innovative energy technologies – cementing its role as a living laboratory for the future. In this episode, we talk with Yunhan Liu, Technical Director at the Global Service Center of Collection of Future City in Xiongan, to explore the vision driving this ambitious project. We discuss the core strategies behind Xiongan’s sustainability goals, the pivotal role of renewable energy, why the city actively seeks global input through these competitions – and what the latest results reveal about the future of innovation.

Wind Power in Italy: Doubling Wind Energy by 2030 | with Davide Astiaso Garcia, ANEV, and Stefan Gsänger

Italy, a leading industrial nation with limited fossil fuel reserves, is accelerating its transition to renewable energy – especially wind and solar. The country aims to more than double its wind capacity from 13 GW to almost 30 GW within the next four years, a critical step toward energy independence and climate goals. In this episode, we’re joined by Davide Astiaso Garcia, Secretary General of the Italian Wind Energy Association (ANEV) and Professor at Sapienza University in Rome. Together, we explore: – The current state of Italy’s wind power market and its key players (investors, equipment suppliers). – The biggest challenges facing the sector – from regulatory hurdles and permitting to grid integration. – The opportunities in onshore and offshore wind to secure Italy’s long-term energy supply.

The Santa Marta Conference: A global step toward 100% renewable energy? With Stephan Singer, CAN International, and Stefan Gsänger

The world faces another fossil fuel crisis, an escalating climate emergency, and slow progress in international climate negotiations. In response, the governments of Colombia and the Netherlands made history by co-hosting the First International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels. Held in Santa Marta, Colombia, from 24-29 April 2026, the event brought together 57 fossil fuel-producing and consuming countries, alongside civil society, and energy experts, to develop a global roadmap for a just and equitable phase-out of oil, gas, and coal. Stephan Singer, a senior climate advocate with CAN International (Climate Action Network), has been at the forefront of international climate and energy transformation for over three decades. In this episode, we explore: – The significance of the Santa Marta Conference and its historic outcomes, – The agenda, participating countries, and the "coalition of the willing" approach, – The follow-up process, including plans for a second summit in Tuvalu and Ireland. Can this conference accelerate the global transition to 100% renewable energy? And what does it mean that over 130 countries were not invited?

Wind Power in the US: From Pioneer to Political Battleground | with Michael Barnard, TFIE

The United States pioneered modern wind power in the 1980s, briefly leading global installations in 2008–2009 before being overtaken by China. While the Inflation Reduction Act created new incentives for growth, the Trump administration has actively sabotaged progress – attempting to ban new wind farms and even paying companies not to build them. Energy analyst Michael Barnard joins us to dissect the current U.S. wind market: How critical is wind energy today in the US? Who are the key players by region and company, what role do the states and local players have? And can states, municipalities, and businesses resist these political attacks to keep the wind power momentum alive?