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Ogami Station

Ogami Station is RatedPower’s podcast that explores the future of renewable energy through smart, dynamic conversations. Each episode is a space for inspiration and learning, where industry professionals can discover trends, ideas, and experiences to boost both their careers and their businesses. Twice a month, Angie sits down with expert voices from across the energy sector to dive into the challenges and opportunities shaping the global energy landscape.

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20:27

(S6E1) More Than a Dam: How Hydropower Really Works...

Ogami Station ·

2026/09/30

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.

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20:16

(S6E1) More Than a Dam: How Hydropower Really Works...

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2026/09/30

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.

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21:28

(S5E18) Powering Southeast Asia: The Renewable Boom...

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2026/08/06

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.

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14:20

(S5E17) Green Hydrogen: The Fuel Everyone’s Betting On

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2026/07/08

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

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10:19

(S5E16) France’s Solar Puzzle: Policy, Grid, and the...

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2026/06/30

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.

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11:30

(S5E15) Floating Giants: How Offshore Wind Is...

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2026/05/27

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

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17:03

(S5E14) What happens when a solar plant hits year 10?...

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2026/05/14

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

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16:41

(S5E13) Grid Congestion, Hybrids, and Bifacial Solar:...

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2026/04/29

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

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13:14

(S5E12) How Circular Is the UK Solar Industry?

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2026/03/25

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

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12:43

(S5E11) The women who powered the sun before it was cool

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2026/03/08

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.

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13:38

(S5E10) Why floating solar could be the next big leap...

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2026/02/17

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

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10:49

(S5E9) Why talent shortages could slow the energy...

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2026/01/22

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

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13:38

(S5E8) Keeping the lights on: strategies for...

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2025/12/22

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.

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18:51

(S5E7) Solar, storage & strategy: navigating...

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2025/12/11

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.

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19:37

(S5E6) Agri-PV explained: the dual-use future of land

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2025/11/24

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

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23:15

(S5E5) Australia’s battery boom: lessons from a...

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2025/11/14

Explore Australia’s Battery Storage Boom on Ogami Station!Angie sits down with Laura Rodriguez, RatedPower’s Territory Manager and former podcast host, to unpack why Australia leads the global energy storage revolution. Learn how arbitrage is reshaping project design and revenue models, plus practical tips for developers and investors.Get real-world examples, market insights, and a glimpse of what’s next for grid flexibility and battery innovation—only on Ogami Station.

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10:56

(S5E4) Too much sun, not enough grid: Iberia’s solar...

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2025/10/27

Join host Angie and guest José Alcalde from RatedPower as they unpack the solar energy boom in Spain and Portugal—and the grid challenges that come with it. Discover why grid bottlenecks are slowing progress, how the April 2025 Iberian blackout exposed vulnerabilities, and what solutions like battery storage, hybrid plants, and energy communities could mean for the future.Perfect for anyone interested in renewables, grid infrastructure, or the Iberian market.

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14:56

(S5E3) The future of solar: trends powering the green...

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2025/10/14

Angie welcomes Jeremy Vickerman, author of RatedPower's annual Solar and Renewables Trends Report, to discuss the top solar energy trends for 2025 and beyond. Discover the promise and challenges of perovskite solar cells, why bifacial panels are now the industry standard, and how floating solar and energy storage are reshaping project design. Get practical insights into the technologies driving the green transition—perfect for anyone interested in the future of clean energy. Tune in for expert

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15:09

(S5E2) Traffic jams in the power grid: tackling...

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2025/09/30

What happens when the grid gets jammed with too much clean energy? In this episode of Ogami Station, Angie chats with Ghada Alafranji about the grid congestion crunch in the Nordics—why it’s delaying projects, raising costs, and reshaping the future of solar and wind.Discover how countries like Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and beyond are finding clever fixes (such as smart grids, storage and HVDC) —and what developers can learn from it all.

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11:15

(S5E1) Why cutting energy waste fuels the green...

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2025/09/09

Did you know that nearly 75% of the world’s energy is wasted before it even gets used? From leaky grids and inefficient buildings to phantom loads at home, energy waste is one of the biggest barriers to the green transition.In this episode of Ogami Station, host Angie is joined by Pascale Abou Moussa (Product Marketing Manager at RatedPower) to uncover why efficiency is the “first fuel” we should be focusing on. They break down where energy is lost, how smarter grids and better tech can plug the

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