Energy Spark Podcast 

In our first episode, we sit down with Dr. Mark Boneschanscher, Managing Director of EIRES, to dive into the critical role of renewable energy systems in driving the energy transition in the interface of science, engineering and policy. 
 

This alumni episode features Willem Klok on sustainable finance, unpacking how EU taxonomies, disclosure rules, and transition instruments. The episode is accessible on Youtube as well.

In this networking episode first we look into KIVI the best engineering society of The Netherlands, and talk with Gaby Wullink emphasizing volunteer mobilization, mentoring, backup capacity, and soft-skill development—lessons directly applicable to sustaining student-led initiatives like Team Energy within the wider engineering community.

We're thrilled to share the latest episode of our podcast, diving deep into the hydrogen landscape with Professor Thijs de Groot, Associate Professor of Electrochemical Process Technology at Eindhoven University of Technology.

Our second part of our talk with prof. de Coninck explores various policy instruments that must work together to accelerate electrification while targeting hydrogen where it delivers highest value.

We wrap up the season with a Q&A with Minister Sophie Hermans including your questions and look into national policies thank to Liberaal Groen network, in the second part we look back at the key lessons learned across EnergySpark’s ten-episode journey

In the third episode, Episode 3 explored COP29 outcomes with Prof. Heleen de Coninck, highlighting that climate finance pledges only matter when they reshape domestic policy, aligning global targets with tangible national transitions.

This Hydrogen talk episode focuses on hydrogen valleys and bankability, showing that offtake certainty, OPEX support mechanisms, and EU PDA, are crucial to move projects from pilot phase to FID.

Episode 4 examined hydrogen safety and standards through the Clean Hydrogen Partnership initiative, and we talk to student team Solid in the second half. Don't miss this Networking episode.

This Alumni Episode addresses energy justice and just transition, examining Territorial Just Transition Plans, the importance of anticipatory re- and up-skilling, and measures to prevent energy poverty during Europe’s accelerating energy transition.