Wind Power

The Global Wind Energy Council’s (GWEC) chief executive Ben Backwell and researcher Kevin Winter join the Wind Power podcast to discuss the rise of misinformation and disinformation around wind power, and how misleading claims are shaping public debate about the sector.

Backwell explains why false narratives about wind power continue to circulate and how organised disinformation campaigns can take hold, particularly as the rapid growth of renewable energy prompts political pushback.

Winter, a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Hohenheim, also discusses findings from his 2024 study on public agreement with misinformation about wind farms, which explores how widely such claims are believed and what drives their appeal.

This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.

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As of 2026, the UK space industry is a significant and strategic driver of the national economy, contributing over £19 billion in revenue and supporting tens of thousands of high-skilled jobs. Satellite-based services and data underpin roughly 18% of UK GDP, equivalent to approximately £454 billion of the wider economy. And the sector is growing exponentially.

But this is just the tip of the iceberg. For the space industry to fully realise its potential it needs more of the right people to understand what’s happening and get involved. People like policy makers, investors, regulators, planners, communicators, lawyers and consultants.

Dr Alice Bunn, the president of UK Space, and her panel of guests, Sam Alden co-CEO of Space Solar, Nick Shave managing director of Astroscale and Anushka Sharma founder of Naaut, discuss the surprising, awe inspiring business of space and make the compelling case for why more companies and investors should get involved.

Contributors:
Host:
Alice Bunn, President of UKspace
Dr Alice Bunn OBE FIMechE FRAeS CEng | LinkedIn
UKspace: Overview | LinkedIn

Guests:
Nick Shave, Managing Director of Astroscale
Nick Shave FRAeS | LinkedIn
Astroscale: Overview | LinkedIn

Sam Adlen, CEO of Space Solar
Sam Adlen | LinkedIn
Space Solar: Overview | LinkedIn

Anushka Sharma, founder of Naaut
Anushka Sharma | LinkedIn
Naaut: About | LinkedIn

Key topics covered:
Impact of Space on Everyday Life
Practical Applications
Environmental Monitoring
Global Security

Sustainability and Innovation in Orbit
Space Debris
Manufacturing in Microgravity
Space-Based Solar Power

Economic and Regulatory Landscape
Cost Reduction
Investment and Finance
Regulation and Policy

The Future of Space Exploration
New Platforms
Academic Contribution

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Tinne Van der Straeten, the new chief executive of WindEurope, talks to the Wind Power podcast about her priorities as she takes up her post at the trade body.

In a wide-ranging interview, Van der Straeten, a former energy minister in the Belgian government, spoke about how to meet European wind targets, changing public opinion towards wind power, and whether a firm hand is needed for EU member states that are lagging on faster permitting rules.

Van der Straeten also answered questions on whether the EU’s wind installation targets can be met without the input of Chinese manufacturers and gave her reaction to an analysis that suggests Europe could gain from US president Donald Trump’s antipathy towards wind power.

This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.

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

In this episode, we lead with the European Union’s scrutiny of Chinese turbine manufacturer Goldwind, after the European Commission launched an investigation into whether the company has benefited from foreign subsidies that distort competition within the bloc. What could the probe mean for Europe’s industrial policy, supply chains, and its broader relationship with China on clean energy?

We also turn to the North Sea, where governments have reaffirmed their ambition to deliver 100GW of offshore wind capacity across the region. With political momentum returning after a turbulent period for the sector, can this renewed cooperation translate into projects on the water – or will cost pressures and policy uncertainty continue to slow progress?

This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.

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Speaking at the February 2025 Blades USA conference, delegates predicted how they thought the US wind industry would fare under the then newly elected Trump administration.

Experts in turbine blade repairs, operations and maintenance and fire safety spoke to Windpower Monthly editor Ian Griggs about their concerns for the growth of the industry in the US and about how the acceleration of AI may create an irresistible economic imperative for new wind power.

This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.

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