Leading the Energy Transition at Scale: Lessons from Asia for 2026 and Beyond

In this episode, we take a forward-looking perspective on the
global energy transition and the critical decisions shaping our
path to 2026 and beyond. Podcast-host Franz Zöchbauer welcomes
David Simmonds, Chief Strategy, Sustainability and Governance
Officer at CLP Group, one of the largest investor-owned power
businesses in the Asia Pacific region. David shares a unique global
perspective on how geopolitics, technology adoption, and policy
intersect. We dive deep into: • The "Scale" Mindset: What Europe
can learn from the Chinese innovation landscape, where everything
is built with massive scale in mind. • Emerging Technologies: Why
utilities are increasingly intrigued by AI, robotics, and the
renaissance of fusion to leapfrog competitors and improve
sovereignty. • The Indispensability of China: Why a balance between
local industry policy and Asian technology is required for an
affordable transition. • Corporate Venture Capital (CVC): Lessons
learned on finding the "sweet spot" for investments between early
seed stages and proven technology.