Curious about the world of power trading? The sector has undergone significant changes over the years and is continuing to evolve as the generation stack transforms. This episode explores the shift from manual trades to data-driven strategies and examines how these changes have impacted the market. We explore the complexities and strategies involved in power trading, focusing on the role of renewable energy in today’s trading landscape. In this Modo Selects episode, we revisit an earlier convers...
Jul 25, 2024•46 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Curious about the world of power trading? The sector has undergone significant changes over the years and is continuing to evolve as the generation stack transforms. This episode explores the shift from manual trades to data-driven strategies and examines how these changes have impacted the market. We explore the complexities and strategies involved in power trading, focusing on the role of renewable energy in today’s trading landscape. In this Modo Selects episode, we revisit an earlier convers...
Jul 25, 2024•46 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Ever wondered how energy storage projects go from concept to reality? What do developers consider when planning interconnections to the grid? ERCOT's unique approach to interconnections is a game changer for energy storage projects, allowing faster and more flexible grid connections. But how does this compare to other ISOs across America, and what factors are crucial when considering interconnections? In this episode, Quentin is joined by Ramsey Ayass, Senior Vice President of Grid Strategy at S...
Jul 18, 2024•41 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Ever wondered how energy storage projects go from concept to reality? What do developers consider when planning interconnections to the grid? ERCOT's unique approach to interconnections is a game changer for energy storage projects, allowing faster and more flexible grid connections. But how does this compare to other ISOs across America, and what factors are crucial when considering interconnections? In this episode, Quentin is joined by Ramsey Ayass, Senior Vice President of Grid Strategy at S...
Jul 18, 2024•41 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast The first six months of 2024 have seen lots of updates for battery energy storage. Despite buildout levels being lower than anticipated, the sector has experienced several impactful changes that have influenced both operations and revenue potential. In today’s episode, we explore the headlines and take a look at the factors driving these. Modo Energy’s Director of Data Science, Robyn Lucas, and Market Analyst, Shaniyaa Holness-McKenzie share a round-up of the first half of 2024. Over the course ...
Jul 11, 2024•32 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast The first six months of 2024 have seen lots of updates for battery energy storage. Despite buildout levels being lower than anticipated, the sector has experienced several impactful changes that have influenced both operations and revenue potential. In today’s episode, we explore the headlines and take a look at the factors driving these. Modo Energy’s Director of Data Science, Robyn Lucas, and Market Analyst, Shaniyaa Holness-McKenzie share a round-up of the first half of 2024. Over the course ...
Jul 11, 2024•32 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast The recent announcement of Gresham House Energy Storage Fund's tolling agreement with Octopus Energy represents a significant milestone in the battery storage industry. This agreement, which offers a fixed price for battery usage over two years, is poised to reshape the market. Ben Guest, Managing Director of New Energy & Fund Manager at Gresham House Energy Storage Fund, joins Quentin in today's episode to delve into this groundbreaking deal. Their conversation explores the rationale behind...
Jul 04, 2024•50 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast The recent announcement of Gresham House Energy Storage Fund's tolling agreement with Octopus Energy represents a significant milestone in the battery storage industry. This agreement, which offers a fixed price for battery usage over two years, is poised to reshape the market. Ben Guest, Managing Director of New Energy & Fund Manager at Gresham House Energy Storage Fund, joins Quentin in today's episode to delve into this groundbreaking deal. Their conversation explores the rationale behind...
Jul 04, 2024•50 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Last week we celebrated our 100th episode of the Transmission podcast, and to say thank you to our listeners we are giving away 100 exclusive 100th-episode anniversary t-shirts. Enter here for your chance to win! Ever wondered how a company goes from pioneering Demand Side Response to managing a global portfolio of distributed energy assets? Our latest podcast episode dives deep into GridBeyond's journey. Michael Phelan, GridBeyond’s Chief Executive & Co-Founder, shares his insights into the...
Jun 27, 2024•41 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Last week we celebrated our 100th episode of the Transmission podcast, and to say thank you to our listeners we are giving away 100 exclusive 100th-episode anniversary t-shirts. Enter here for your chance to win! Ever wondered how a company goes from pioneering Demand Side Response to managing a global portfolio of distributed energy assets? Our latest podcast episode dives deep into GridBeyond's journey. Michael Phelan, GridBeyond’s Chief Executive & Co-Founder, shares his insights into the...
Jun 27, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s episode marks 100 episodes of the Transmission podcast! As a thank you for being part of the conversation around battery energy storage, energy markets and beyond - we are giving away 100 exclusive 100th-episode anniversary t-shirts! Enter here for your chance to win! In this very special episode we are going full circle. Quentin is talking to Harmony Energy CEO & Founder, Peter Kavanagh. Long time listeners might remember our first ever episode, where Quentin spoke with Paul Mason, ...
Jun 20, 2024•45 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s episode marks 100 episodes of the Transmission podcast! As a thank you for being part of the conversation around battery energy storage, energy markets and beyond - we are giving away 100 exclusive 100th-episode anniversary t-shirts! Enter here for your chance to win! In this very special episode we are going full circle. Quentin is talking to Harmony Energy CEO & Founder, Peter Kavanagh. Long time listeners might remember our first ever episode, where Quentin spoke with Paul Mason, ...
Jun 20, 2024•45 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast With a general election on the horizon, the UK faces significant potential shifts in its approach to achieving net zero targets and build out of renewable energy and battery storage. The topic of net zero has become a key issue among political parties. Today, we explore the climate strategies of leading parties and how a change in government could change net-zero strategies. From the proposed 'Great British Energy' initiative to North Sea oil and gas licenses and the impact of global events like...
Jun 13, 2024•41 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast In today's increasingly transparent world, there is no excuse for turning a blind eye to the issues that in reality are apparent at many levels of many industrial supply chains. Embracing best practices for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards is not only ethically responsible but can also offer a significant competitive advantage in the global battery industry. However, navigating the evolving policies and frameworks of the battery storage supply chain can be complex. How can w...
Jun 06, 2024•37 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast In today's increasingly transparent world, there is no excuse for turning a blind eye to the issues that in reality are apparent at many levels of many industrial supply chains. Embracing best practices for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards is not only ethically responsible but can also offer a significant competitive advantage in the global battery industry. However, navigating the evolving policies and frameworks of the battery storage supply chain can be complex. How can w...
Jun 06, 2024•37 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast The Inflation Reduction Act or ‘IRA’, is turbocharging the buildout of domestic renewable energy solutions in the USA. Until recently, the focus on homegrown battery build-out has been on EV batteries, but the tides are changing as the need for grid-scale energy storage projects is gaining momentum. Pomega Energy Storage Technologies USA is in the race to be first to market to provide it all - from LFP cells to turnkey energy storage solutions. In this episode from May 2023, we are revisiting a ...
May 30, 2024•42 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast We love talking about batteries and energy in the office so why not open the floor to our listeners? Ever wondered what the end game is for battery storage, or what’s new in cell chemistries? In our ‘mailbag’ series, we’ll answer your questions on a range of subjects. Ask us a question here. In this episode Modo Energy Director, Ed Porter and Market Analyst, Shaniyaa Holness-McKenzie cover: The recent advancements in storage technology and where they are being adopted in practice. How AI is chan...
May 23, 2024•35 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast The inevitable reality is that hard-to-abate sectors will still be producing carbon emissions by the goal date of net zero by 2050. Until these sectors can decarbonize their emissions, alternative methods must be applied to reduce the amount of carbon released by these processes. Under the umbrella term ‘carbon capture, utilization and storage’ or CCUS, the process of capturing the carbon produced by industry is another tool in the toolbox of removing carbon emissions from the atmosphere. In tod...
May 16, 2024•39 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Gore Street Capital was one of the earliest major players in the GB battery energy storage industry and now has 1.2 GW of projects in operation and construction across the globe. The company manages the Gore Street Energy Storage Fund, one of three funds in the UK focusing on battery energy storage. But how did they get to this point, and what does the future hold? In this episode of Transmission, the founder and CEO of Gore Street Capital, Alex O’Cinneide, joins Q to discuss the history of the ...
May 09, 2024•57 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Battery energy storage in ERCOT is accelerating fast! At the start of 2023, total installed storage sat at 1.96 GW of operational capacity - one year later that number exceeds 4GW, and ERCOT’s predictions see capacity reaching 10GW by the end of 2024. What factors have influenced this buildout, and in what ways are we seeing batteries participate in the market? In today’s episode, guest host Wendel Hortop is joined by ERCOT Market Lead, Brandt Vermillion. Over the course of the conversation, the...
May 02, 2024•32 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Research conducted by National Grid indicates that the energy industry needs to recruit for 400,000 new and existing job roles to fulfil the UK’s net-zero goals. This encompasses everything from scientists and engineers to communications professionals and data specialists. What opportunities are opening up for young energy professionals entering the industry, or anyone joining from other sectors? Today’s episode explores stories from Saima Rasool & Sandy Kelly, both young professionals in th...
Apr 25, 2024•40 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Historically, in the US, the role of the optimizer has been performed in-house, but as the build-out of battery energy storage accelerates, the opportunity for revenue across the various markets increases and the chance for specialized services such as optimizers becomes increasingly necessary. What differences are we seeing as optimizers operate in the different markets, and how is Habitat Energy thinking about ERCOT and beyond? In today’s episode, Mike Kirschner, US Managing Director at Habita...
Apr 18, 2024•37 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast With battery storage revenues averaging £27k per MW per year from November to February , a mixture of factors have contributed to the decline in battery revenues. What are some of the complexities surrounding the market dynamics in Great Britain, why have batteries seen such a decline, and what does the future look like? In today’s episode Quentin is in the studio with Modo Energy’s GB market lead - Wendel Hortop, Throughout the conversation, they discuss: Some of the factors contributing to the...
Apr 11, 2024•33 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Recyclable, non-toxic, cost-effective, and abundantly available - zinc presents itself as a promising candidate for long-duration energy storage technology. Through the innovative process of dissolving zinc in a liquid electrolyte, e-Zinc, is pioneering advancements in this field, offering a carbon-neutral alternative. In today’s episode, Quentin Scrimshire is joined by Balakrishnan Iyer (Chief Commercial Officer at e-Zinc). Over the course of the conversation, they discuss: ▶ How e-Zinc's propr...
Apr 04, 2024•35 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast The second Review of Energy Market Arrangements or REMA, has been released - so what are the key takeaways that have arisen in this round and how could these changes impact battery energy storage? In today’s episode, guest host Ed Porter is joined by Modo Energy’s Robyn Lucas and Wendel Hortop Over the conversation they discuss: The realities of zonal pricing for locational wholesale price signals. How the Contracts for Difference scheme could be adapted to support renewable energy growth whilst...
Mar 28, 2024•43 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast The second Review of Energy Market Arrangements or REMA, has been released - so what are the key takeaways that have arisen in this round and how could these changes impact battery energy storage? In today’s episode, guest host Ed Porter is joined by Modo Energy’s Robyn Lucas and Wendel Hortop Over the conversation they discuss: The realities of zonal pricing for locational wholesale price signals. How the Contracts for Difference scheme could be adapted to support renewable energy growth whilst...
Mar 28, 2024•43 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast With gigawatts of storage joining the roads, how can electric vehicles make full use of their storage capacity to be flexible assets able to support the electricity grid? Vehicle-to-grid can act as mobile storage units, helping contribute to a stable grid system. So what is involved? In today’s episode, Raphael Hollinger, Chief Data Officer at The Mobility House, joins guest host Ed Porter to discuss vehicle-to-grid technology and the wider market across Europe. Over the conversation they discus...
Mar 21, 2024•48 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast ERCOT’s role in shaping Texas’s energy future relies on its framework of policy making, to ensure reliability, affordability, and sustainability across the state. With stakeholders ranging from utilities and generators to regulators and consumers, numerous voices are helping to shape policies that promote clean energy adoption while ensuring grid stability. In today’s episode, Quentin is talking to VP of Policy & Corporate Communications at Jupiter Power - Caitlin Smith about how descisions ...
Mar 14, 2024•42 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast The flexibility of batteries goes beyond their ability to be deployed at short notice. Their compact and scalable nature means they can be easily transported to areas of temporary demand. Where a diesel generator would traditionally be used - a battery take its place. Skoon are bridging the gap between owners of mobile clean energy sources and projects in need of temporary demand. In this episode Quentin talks to Skoon’s CEO, Peter Paul van Voorst tot Voorst. Over the conversation they discuss: ...
Mar 07, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast In areas with high intermittent renewable energy sources, high rates of curtailment pose a significant challenge. In efforts to avoid this, different methods can be deployed. Battery storage is just one option for utilising excess energy, but in the right location, Bitcoin mining can be an alternative avenue to support grid resilience and capitalize on excess energy. What does the crossover of Bitcoin and energy storage look like at present, and in the future? In this episode, CEO at Cormint, Ja...
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