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In a special episode of the Wind Power podcast ahead of next week's WindEurope conference in Madrid, RWE offshore chief Sven Utermöhlen discusses the contribution that wind energy can make to Europe’s future energy security.

During this episode, Utermöhlen talked about why avoiding boom and bust cycles – and settling on the correct auction design – is even more important than the overall pace of the energy transition.

Also on the agenda was how best to use Europe's wind power manufacturing base and whether there is a part to play for Chinese manfacturers in European wind projects.

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 Windpower Monthly's reporter, Orlando Jenkinson – along with our regular panellists, Shashi Barla and Sorcha Versteeg.

In this episode, we examine the escalating pressure on the US offshore wind sector. TotalEnergies has accepted the US government's $1 billion buyout of its offshore wind projects – what will this mean for the market?

We also explore the latest global installation data, where Chinese OEMs have once again dominated annual additions. Do these figures show that Chinese OEMs are now major global players beyond their massive domestic market?

Finally, we look at the growing impact of the conflict in Iran. With countries such as the UK and Germany accelerating wind auction plans in response, could other countries follow suit?

This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.

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How do we solve population pressure and climate crisis in space? How has GPS allowed us to provide 12% more food globally? How did the UK become a global leader in small satellite manufacture after the British Government said, “there’s no future for the UK satellite industry”? How did Elon Musk turn reusable rockets from science fiction to science fact in less than 20 years? What else are “Elon and Jeff” going to allow us to do? And why is SpaceX still “the elephant in the room”?

Join Alice as she talks to Will Whitehorn, chair of giant space tech investor Seraphim and former president of Virgin Galactic, and they discuss the implications of “The Elon Musk show” and its legacy, “the beginnings of a competitive space industry of scale”.

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

Will Whitehorn OBE, Seraphim Space Investment Trust
Will Whitehorn OBE | LinkedIn

Key topics covered:
UK satellite manufacture
UK universities
SpaceX valuation
Reuseable rockets
Agricultural management
Population pressure
Climate crisis
Solar power
Data centres in space
Industrialising in space

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This time on the Wind Power Podcast, we spoke with two business leaders at the forefront of re-introducing wooden materials to the contemporary wind industry — Maria-Lina Hedlund, the CEO of wooden wind turbine tower company, Modvion, and Gustavo Lasierra, the co-founder of wooden blade manufacturer Voodin Blades.
Humans have used wooden components to harness the power of the wind for centuries, and now the material is seeing a renaissance with these companies that claim wood is ideally suited for use in modern wind turbine manufacturing from towers to blades.
Modvion and Voodin Blades use layers of wood called laminated veneer lumber (LVL) in their towers and blades respectively, and point out the many advantages using this material can have for wind power, from the cost savings and strength to weight ratios to lower maintenance actions and greater sustainability.
Both firms have faced challenges getting the necessary approvals and permits from the relevant authorities to use their components with contemporary wind turbines, but are now seeking to expand their offering through partnerships with some of the major names in the European wind industry.
This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.
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What did the Space-Comm Expo conference and exhibition tell us about connecting space and wider business? How does this manifest as tech connectivity in telecoms and why do farmers care about that? What did we learn about the benefits of extreme cold in manufacturing laboratories and why do pharmas care about that? How vulnerable are global logistics to the spoofing of navigation signals? And why is the UK government centralising space strategy in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology?

Join Alice and Jonners as they reflect on the UK space sector’s largest trade event and the “energy, diversity and …sheer scope of what this industry has to offer”.

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

Jonathan Daves, The Karman Line
Jonathan Daves | LinkedIn

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Key topics covered:
Space-Comm Expo, London, March 2026
Conference overview
Sector integration
Insurance
Customer utility
Government role
Future outlook

Technological advancements
· Telecoms
· Manufacturing

Defence and security
· Satellite capabilities
· Current threats

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