Wind. Powering The Future.

Powering the Future talks to the visionaries, political change makers and thinkers that are shaping the energy system of the future. A system based on massive electrification, abundant renewable energy and no reliance on polluting and volatile fossil fuels. The Powering the Future pod examines the new social and political battlegrounds of the energy transition, deep diving into issues from technology, geopolitics, AI and disinformation to social movements and climate negotiations.

Wind. Powering The Future. is a society podcast hosted by Global Wind Energy Council, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Global Wind Energy Council hosts Wind. Powering The Future., a society show with 8 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Energy Security and Climate Change are wind energy's strongest arguments - with Morten Dyrholm

  Aug 17, 202652 min

  Everyone knows wind energy's climate credentials, but there's another pillar the industry can comfortably stand firm on: Energy Security. Morten Dyrholm, SVP at Vestas, chats to GWEC CEO Ben Backwell about how wind energy can go toe-to-toe with fossil fuels on reliability, not just cost. They discuss why the classic "climate first" pitch is evolving to something broader and just as urgent: energy security, independence, and systems that aren't reliant on volatile just-in-time supply chains. They discuss: - How wind, solar and storage are getting combined into hybrid systems - Why permitting is still such a massive bottleneck - Why did wind end up tangled in the culture wars, and what it'll take to win the narrative back Ben and Morten also get into the politics behind all this, from feed-in tariffs and auctions to the surge in energy security thinking after Ukraine and Iran. Their argument: renewables aren't just a climate play anymore, they're a domestic, strategic hedge against volatile fuel markets and rising power costs. Follow GWEC on Instagram or LinkedIn Follow Ben on Instagram or LinkedIn

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  Episode #8

  Is 'drill, baby, drill' the Kodak Moment of U.S. Energy Policy? Live with EDP's Antonio Coutinho

  Jul 23, 202630 min

  "In 1975, a Kodak engineer built the world’s first digital camera. The company patented it, studied it — and locked it in a drawer. Kodak’s business was film. Why cannibalize it? Forty years later, Kodak filed for bankruptcy. The world had moved on without them," explained Antonio Coutinho, CEO of EDP Innovation, in a recent blog, explaining, "I keep thinking about that drawer when I watch US energy policy today." At this year's Lisbon Future Dialogue, GWEC CEO Ben Backwell sat down with Antonio to explore this idea and investigate what impact current policies could have on the future energy landscape. Follow GWEC on Instagram or LinkedIn Follow Ben on Instagram or LinkedIn

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  Episode #7

  The Energy Transition is Moving Faster Than You Think, With Dave Jones from Ember

  Jul 9, 202640 min

  In this episode of Powering the Future, GWEC CEO Ben Backwell speaks with Dave Jones, co-founder of Ember, about how clean energy is evolving faster than most people realise. They dig into the rise of wind, solar, batteries, electrification, and “electrotech,” and why data, not just advocacy, is key to shaping policy and public understanding. From Europe’s coal phase-out to Asia’s rapid electrification and the shifting economics of oil, gas, and renewables, this conversation explores where the energy transition is really heading, and what still stands in its way. They also ask whether the age of electricity is going to be a lot of fun!? Follow GWEC on Instagram or LinkedIn Follow Ben on Instagram or LinkedIn

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  Episode #6

  How to Deliver Renewable Energy Action with IRENA’s Gauri Singh

  Jun 25, 202645 min

  In this episode of Powering the Future, Ben Backwell sits down with Gauri Singh, Deputy Director General of IRENA, for a wide-ranging conversation on what it really takes to move the global energy transition from ambition to action. From Gauri's experience of India’s early solar mission to the realities of financing global renewables, grid integration, electrification, and energy security, Gauri shares a grounded view of where progress is happening, and more cricially, where the hard work still lies. They also discuss the role of multilateral cooperation, the impact of geopolitics, and why the Dubai COP’s tripling renewables target became such a powerful catalyst. A timely, strategic conversation about renewables, resilience, and the next phase of the transition. Follow GWEC on Instagram or LinkedIn Follow Ben on Instagram or LinkedIn

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  Episode #5

  How renewable energy can reverse system collapse, with Luke Kemp

  May 21, 202647 min

  In a world where systemic risks loom large, renewable energy emerges as a beacon of hope. Join us as we explore how shifting to sustainable energy sources can transform the very structures that threaten our future. Luke Kemp, renowned for his insights into global risks, reveals how renewable energy not only mitigates environmental threats but also empowers communities, decentralizes power, and fosters resilience against economic and political instability. Find out more about Luke's book Goliath's Curse here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/282747/luke-kemp Learn how clean energy can drive positive change, reduce dependency on volatile resources, and create a more equitable world. This episode of GWEC's Wind. Powering The Future. delves into the innovative strategies and collaborative efforts needed to harness renewable energy's full potential, offering a roadmap to a sustainable and thriving future. Follow GWEC on Instagram or LinkedIn Follow Ben on Instagram or LinkedIn

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