With the projected surge in zero-emission vehicles reaching 80% of new car sales by 2030, the electric vehicle (EV) charging sector is experiencing rapid growth and transformation. While the physical infrastructure for charging is already being developed, there is a pressing need to analyze how business models will evolve, and how demand will change with increased EV adoption. In this weeks episode of Transmission, guest host Ed Porter is in the studio with CEO of Osprey Charging, Ian Johnston. ...
Feb 22, 2024•51 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Despite their position in the world of renewables energy, some actions taken by batteries actually result in carbon emissions, but what if batteries could be more incentivized to make carbon negative actions and clean up the grid? Using carbon offsetting solutions to minimize carbon emissions is a key tool in reaching net zero. Strategic use of batteries in areas with high marginal carbon emissions means they can act as carbon avoidance offsets. In this episode, Quentin talks to Tierra Climate C...
Feb 15, 2024•41 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast The role of developer plays a pivotal role in creating a successful asset. With planning, compliance and grid connections impacting the viability of the end product - battery storage asset development encompasses both innovation and environmental stewardship.What are developers thinking about when it comes to procuring and building renewable assets? In this episode, guest host Ed Porter chats to ILI group CEO, Mark Wilson. Over the course of the conversation, Ed and Mark discuss: Some of ILI’s r...
Feb 08, 2024•41 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Decentralized energy is key to creating an efficient and reliable energy system. The introduction of recent new legislation and code changes will impact decentralized players - particularly in how efficiently they can use flexibility. In this instalment of Transmission, Quentin talks to Caroline Bragg, Interim CEO at The Association for Decentralised Energy. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss: The Energy Act 2023 and how it impacts governance across the industry. How previously sm...
Feb 01, 2024•33 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast As the shape of the battery energy storage landscape evolves, so do markets and the opportunities for strategic investment. Today we are revisiting and episode from April 2022 with Ben Guest - Managing Director and Lead Fund Manager at Gresham House New Energy. Ben has helped shape the BESS landscape in Great Britain and oversees the largest BESS portfolio in Great Britain. Over the course of the conversation, Quentin and Ben discuss: The history and evolution of markets for batteries in Great B...
Jan 25, 2024•40 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Handling over 90% of the Texas’s electric load, ERCOT uses various techniques which creates a unique environment for both supply and demand. In the second part of Exploring ERCOT , Quentin and Brandt take a deeper look at some of these. If you missed the first instalment - check it out here for insight into how the ERCOT control room works, the common and irresolvable constraints faced by the system, how Storm Uri affected the grid and what buildout looks like across the state going forward. Mod...
Jan 18, 2024•42 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast In our digital age of cloud-driven services, it can be easy to forget the vast amount of physical infrastructure required to build it, power it and keep it all online. The world needs materials, and we are only going to need more if we want to reach net zero, so what is the current state of supply chains, and how are economies across the globe taking on the challenges? In today’s episode, Quentin is joined by Richard Tite, Chief Investment Officer at TechMet and Ed Conway, Author and Broadcaster...
Jan 11, 2024•51 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Traditionally required by high-demand consumers such as data centres or metal industries, power purchase agreements, or PPAs are used to secure an energy price over an agreed timeframe. But times are changing, and different types of businesses need PPAs. What does the market look like for these agreements in the future? In this episode, Quentin is joined by Luca Pedretti, COO and Co-Founder of Pexapark. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss: What is a power purchase agreement and how...
Jan 04, 2024•37 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Last year, Quentin and Alex sat down to share their thoughts on what might be in store for 2023. This year Wendel Hortop - Market Lead at Modo Energy joins Quentin to reflect on the predictions made last year and share some new ones for 2024. Over the course of the conversation, Quentin and Wendel discuss: A look at the buildout and deployment of BESS assets over the past year. Upcoming changes from the ESO set to affect batteries in 2024. The potential for a boom in the demand flexibility servi...
Dec 20, 2023•34 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast The Electric Reliability Council of Texas or (ERCOT) oversees the flow of electric power to the majority of Texas. Handling over 90% of the states electric load - there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes, and what is it like when things don’t go to plan. In this episode, Quentin sits down with Modo Energy’s ERCOT Market Lead - Brandt Vermillion. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss: The differences between an ISO and RTO - and which one ERCOT falls into? Common and irresolvable...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Having access to the information of your asset is vital when it comes to making operational decisions. With the correct data, it can significantly increase the profitability and lifespan of a battery. But how do you access this and turn the raw data into something usable and useful. In this episode, Quentin talks to Stephan Rohr, Founder and Co-CEO of TWAICE. Over the course of the conversation they discuss: The types of data needed to build a battery analytics platform. What the right data can ...
Dec 11, 2023•55 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Having access to the information of your asset is vital when it comes to making operational decisions. With the correct data, it can significantly increase the profitability and lifespan of a battery. But how do you access this and turn the raw data into something usable and useful. In this episode, Quentin talks to Stephan Rohr, Founder and Co-CEO of TWAICE. Over the course of the conversation they discuss: The types of data needed to build a battery analytics platform. What the right data can ...
Dec 07, 2023•55 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Ever wanted to be able to own your own renewable energy asset?Community energy projects don’t necessarily have to be small-capacity microgrids in remote locations or initiatives exclusively available to homeowners who are able to install behind-the-meter assets. Giving individuals the opportunity to come together and own part of a wind farm or solar park is Ripple Energy’s mission. In today’s episode, Quentin is joined by Sarah Merrick, Founder and CEO of Ripple Energy. Over the course of the co...
Nov 30, 2023•35 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast In world of renewable energy certification, it can be hard to know if the energy you pay for is truly green. Good Energy is striving to change that, by providing 100% renewable electricity, playing a part in the mission to change the way REGOs are bought and sold and even paying customers for the power they generate. In today’s episode, guest host Ed Porter is joined by Director of Sales and Origination at Good Energy, Tom Parsons. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss: An introducti...
Nov 23, 2023•42 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Providing long duration and the ability to run long term with no degradation and zero fire risks, vanadium flow batteries have characteristics that place them in a unique position in the storage lineup. In today's episode, guest host Tim Overton, CPO at Modo Energy, sits down to talk to Matt Harper, CCO at Invinity Energy Systems. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss: Vanadium flow batteries - how they work, and how they differ from other cell chemistries. The position of vanadium f...
Nov 16, 2023•45 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Demand side response provides huge support in balancing Britain's electricity system. Flexitricity have been instrumental in shaping the service over the last two decades. Alastair Martin, Chief Strategy Officer at Flexitricity has seen monumental changes in the markets over his career and in this episode, Quentin and Alastair discuss: The history of demand side response and Flexitricity’s part in it. How Flexitricity are using grid-scale storage in their strategy. Mandatory Frequency Response a...
Nov 09, 2023•43 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast The Balancing Mechanism is the Electricity System Operator’s (or ‘ESO’s’) main tool to make sure that supply meets demand every second of the day. Whether you are new to the Balancing Mechanism or are looking to find out more about how the ESO navigates this complicated service - this episode provides a comprehensive look at the workings of the BM. Over the course of the conversation, guest host Ed Porter talks to ESO’s Head of Markets - Claire Dykta, discuss: An overview of the balancing mechan...
Nov 02, 2023•48 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Renewable power is the future (and also the present) - but its buildout comes with plenty of challenges. From getting the public onside, to navigating policies and regulations, we’ve got a long way to go. To reach our goals, we’ll need a combination of technologies - some established, some developing and some still to be imagined. So, what do we need in order to build a brighter future? In this instalment of our Modo Selects series, we are revisiting an episode from September 2022 with Hannah St...
Oct 19, 2023•45 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Renewable power is the future (and also the present) - but its buildout comes with plenty of challenges. From getting the public onside, to navigating policies and regulations, we’ve got a long way to go. To reach our goals, we’ll need a combination of technologies - some established, some developing and some still to be imagined. So, what do we need in order to build a brighter future? In this instalment of our Modo Selects series, we are revisiting an episode from September 2022 with Hannah St...
Oct 18, 2023•45 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Accounting for 20 percent of global energy consumption, industrial heat is a massive area in need of decarbonization. Covering everything from pasteurisation to steel manufacturing, there are countless businesses that will need to step away from the current method of burning natural gas, in order to reach net zero goals. In this episode, Quentin chats to James MacNaghten - CEO at Caldera - about how this can be achieved and what Caldera is doing to be part of the change. Over the course of the c...
Oct 11, 2023•36 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (or REGOs) are certificates issued to generators of renewable electricity. Until recently they covered energy produced within a twelve-month period, but in 2022 a more complete and transparent hourly tracking system was introduced. In today’s episode, Quentin talks to Toby Ferenczi (Co-Founder & CEO at Granular Energy). Over the course of the conversation, they discuss What it really means to have 100 percent green energy and why it's not as simple may f...
Oct 05, 2023•43 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (or REGOs) are certificates issued to generators of renewable electricity. Until recently they covered energy produced within a twelve-month period, but in 2022 a more complete and transparent hourly tracking system was introduced. In today’s episode, Quentin talks to Toby Ferenczi (Co-Founder & CEO at Granular Energy). Over the course of the conversation, they discuss What it really means to have 100 percent green energy and why it's not as simple may f...
Oct 05, 2023•43 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Businesses grow and change all the time. Modo Energy is certainly not the same as it was when it first started out - or even a few months ago. Five years down the line Modo’s mission has become increasingly more refined and it is safe to say we have a clear vision of what we want to achieve. build the information architecture for the energy transition. In the same week as launching Modo Energy 2.0, the podcast has also undergone a transformation. In the first episode of Transmission, Co-Founders...
Sep 28, 2023•35 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Media and Communications are the frontline between business, the public and the government. Effective communication is instrumental in the energy transition, find out why in this week's episode. Quentin sits down with Juliette Sanders (aka. Killah Jules), Director Of Strategic Communications at Energy UK. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss: Juliette's career and role at Energy UK, what they do and who they represent. A brief look into the state of wind buildout and what happened a...
Sep 21, 2023•41 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to offshore wind generation. What goes on under the surface is just as important as what is happening above sea level. Likewise - there is a whole world of things going on behind the scenes to ensure that these mammoth structures not only function, but are profitable and managed properly. In this episode, Quentin chats to Bailey Bradley (Managing Director at XceCo) for a very human insight into the sheer amount of work and decision-making involved in...
Sep 13, 2023•51 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Demand Flexibility Service is back again for the winter! November 1st 2022 saw the rollout of the new Demand Flexibility Service. Thousands of people have already taken part in it - but what is the reason for this service? How is it implemented and what are the results so far? In this instalment of our Modo Selects series, Ed chats to Kieron Stopforth - Origination Manager at Octopus Energy, to talk through the ins and outs of Demand Flexibility Service. Over the course of the conversation, they...
Sep 06, 2023•40 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast After building an asset and connecting it to the grid - the next step is to enter the markets in order to earn revenue. Optimising the actions of a battery asset is vital in order to make an asset profitable. An pptimiser is there to get the most out of a battery. In today's episode, guest host Robyn Lucas is in the studio with Chris McLeod - Head of Trading at Habitat Energy. Over the course of the conversation they discuss: An overview of the main markets in which batteries commonly participat...
Aug 30, 2023•50 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast With the vast proportion of UK homes still relying on gas to heat homes - the need for lower carbon options is a top priority in order to reach net zero targets. Tepeo - manufacturers of the ZEB (Zero Emission Boiler) are on a mission to provide consumers with a greener solution. In this episode, Quentin is joined by Johan du Plessis - Founder & CEO at Tepeo. Over the course of the conversation they discuss: The electrification of heating and how technologies like Tepeo’s are helping to stee...
Aug 23, 2023•42 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Pumped hydro forms the largest percentage of energy storage in the world. Traditionally needing large elevations and huge reservoirs - finding locations suitable for pumped hydro projects is often limited. High-Density Hydro is taking the premise of pumped hydro, removing those barriers and doubling the output. In todays episode, Quentin sits down with Lizzi Gold - Business Development Manager at RheEnergise, over the course of the conversation they discuss: RheEnergise’s mission and what sets t...
Aug 16, 2023•26 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast You may have seen the news of Field’s recent £200 million fundraise, in order to help them expand their ambitious plans to become full life-cycle battery energy storage developer, owner, and operator. We spoke to Amit back in March 2022 - when Field and Amit were at a much earlier stage of that journey. So, today we’re revisiting that episode - where Amit outlines his overarching mission, and how he thought, at the time, that Field would go about achieving it. Over the course of the conversation...
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