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This is the second part of our conversation about hydropower. To get the full picture, listen to part one first. Angie and Jeremy look at the challenges surrounding the technology, including the impact of reservoirs on rivers and communities, the effects of drought, and the question of whether hydropower should always be considered renewable.

How does moving water become electricity, and why don’t all hydropower plants need a massive dam? In this episode of Ogami Station, Angie and Jeremy explore how hydropower works, from run-of-river facilities to pumped storage, and why it remains an important tool for balancing modern power systems.  Listen to part one to discover the basics and the role hydropower plays in the energy transition.

Southeast Asia is becoming one of the world’s most exciting renewable energy markets, driven by soaring electricity demand, ambitious solar targets, and a growing need for storage and stronger grids.    Angie sits down with Alicia Herrera, Sales Manager for Southeast Asia at RatedPower, to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, and the wider region, from financing and regulation to grid integration and project bankability.

Green hydrogen is one of the biggest buzzwords in the energy transition, but what is it, how does it work, and why is it attracting so much investment? In this episode of Ogami Station, Angie and Pascale explore the global green hydrogen boom: how it’s produced with renewable electricity, why sectors like steel, aviation, shipping, and heavy transport are betting on it, and what challenges are slowing its growth. They also look at the global policy race, from Europe’s infrastructure plans to Latin America’s export ambitions, and ask where green hydrogen can truly transform the energy system, and where expectations may still be ahead of reality.

France has big solar ambitions, but scaling isn’t simple. In this episode of Ogami Station, Angie talks with Elena Ginés about the policy debates, grid bottlenecks, curtailment, storage opportunities, and land challenges shaping France’s solar future. From PPE3 to hybrid PV and BESS projects, they unpack what developers need to watch as the market moves forward.

In this episode of Ogami Station, we dive into the fascinating world of offshore wind energy, where giant turbines, floating structures, and massive engineering projects are helping power the renewable energy transition. From extreme offshore conditions to the scale of modern wind farms, this episode reveals why offshore wind is one of the most exciting frontiers in clean energy. We also explore the rise of floating offshore wind, the innovation unlocking deeper waters, bigger opportunities, and a whole new future for wind power. If you’re curious about the technology, ambition, and momentum driving the energy transition, this episode is for you.

Italy’s early solar boom (2005–2015) is now facing a new challenge: aging PV plants. In this Ogami Station episode, Angie talks with Juanmi Sierra (Territory Manager for Italy, CEE & Balkans) about repowering, upgrading modules, inverters, or adding trackers to boost yield without expanding land use. We unpack the drivers in Italy, key regulatory + grid constraints (including Terna’s €23B plan), and how a portfolio approach can unlock major gains, like +43% energy output. Working in solar development, engineering, or asset management? This one’s for you. Follow Ogami Station for more on the energy transition.

In this episode, Angie sits down with Jeremy,vthe mind behind RatedPower’s Renewable Energy and Solar Trends Report 2026, to unpack what’s really changing in the energy transition. The sector is confident, solar is still exploding, but the conversation is shifting from “build more” to “make the system work.”  Tune in for the three trends reshaping 2026 and beyond: grid congestion as the #1 bottleneck, hybrid solar + storage moving into the mainstream, and bifacial modules taking over modern plant design. If you’re developing, financing, or building renewables, this episode will help you understand what’s coming, and what to do next.

In this episode, we zoom in on the UK solar market and ask a simple question with big implications: as solar scales fast, is it scaling sustainably? We break down what “circularity” actually means in a solar context, from design choices and maintenance, to decommissioning, reuse, and high-value recycling, so the industry can move beyond the take-make-dispose model. We also explore what’s at stake for the UK. With ambitions to ramp up deployment, the key challenge is making circular frameworks mature as quickly as the market, so we don’t solve one problem while creating another.

Solar energy didn’t start in the 21st century. In this special International Women’s Day episode of Ogami Station, we look back at the women who helped shape solar and energy innovation long before it went mainstream, starting with pioneer Maria Telkes. From early solar heating and thermal storage to today’s energy transition, this episode explores forgotten stories, present-day data, and why inclusion is still key to building the future of energy.

Floating solar is no longer a futuristic idea, it is already reshaping the renewable energy landscape. In this episode, Angie and Ángela break down everything you need to know about floating PV. From how the technology works and why bifacial modules matter, to the real benefits like higher energy yields, reduced water evaporation, and seamless integration with hydropower. They explore the challenges and deep dive into global markets, massive projects already operating, and the huge untapped potential sitting on reservoirs around the world. If you are curious about how solar can grow without using land, why floating PV is gaining momentum globally, and what the next decade could look like, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we dig into one of the most overlooked challenges in the clean‑energy transition: the growing gap between the speed of solar expansion and the people needed to power it. You’ll uncover the forces driving this talent crunch and why it matters more than most think. We’ll also explore what companies, teams, and future professionals can do to stay ahead — from smarter training to better talent strategies and tools that maximize impact. A sharp look at the human side of the solar revolution.

Discover how modern energy grids tackle the unpredictability of solar and wind power. Join Angie and Pascale as they break down the science, technology, and strategies that keep our lights on, featuring real-world examples from California, Germany, and Australia. Perfect for anyone curious about the future of clean energy and grid innovation.

What happens when solar power surges and the grid can’t keep up? Host Angie and RatedPower’s Guillermo Caballero break down Germany’s Solar Peak Act, why negative electricity prices are making headlines, and how storage is now the name of the game. Get the essentials on new policies, big funding, and what developers need to know to stay ahead in Europe’s hottest renewables market.

What if farmland could feed communities and power them at the same time? In this episode, Ángela steps from behind the scenes to share how agrivoltaics (Agri-PV) is transforming agriculture—making it possible to grow food and generate clean energy on the same land. Discover the real-world designs, benefits, and policy twists shaping this movement across Europe. We break down the practical wins and common pitfalls, all through stories and insights you can take straight to your next meeting. Tune in for a fresh look at how collaboration between farmers and energy innovators is creating a future where food and power truly grow together.