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Building a global energy storage fund with Alex O'Cinneide (Founder & CEO @ Gore Street Capital)
9 mei 2024 · 57 min
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? Lees meer
In this episode of Transmission, the founder and CEO of Gore Street Capital, Alex O’Cinneide, joins Q to discuss the history of the fund. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:
Gore Street Capital’s history, from inception to where it is now, alongside a look at Alex’s thesis for Gore St.
How Gore Street Capital decide which regions to enter - from investment strategy to supply chain.
Why bigger is not always better, and how they make design durations for the battery energy storage systems they build.
Alex’s views on what is going on in the world of battery investment and what’s happened to battery revenues in Great Britain.
How climate change is directly affecting how batteries are operated in locations like ERCOT and Ireland.
Gore Street's approach to using optimizers and some of the strategies being deployed
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:06 Introduction to Alex and Gore Street Capital
09:29 Formation of Gore Street Capital
17:35 Strategic Moves as an Investor
28:28 What is NAV?
35:38 Fall in GB Revenues
41:34 Growing Internationally
49:59 Discussion on Optimizers
54:24 Alex's Contrarian View
About our guest
Gore Street Capital is one of the most experienced energy storage asset managers, having identified the nascent technology in 2016 as crucial to the energy transition. They manage the Gore Street Energy Storage Fund, London’s first listed energy storage fund, listed in 2018. To find out more about Gore Street Capital, head to their website.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built…
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The state of storage in ERCOT with Brandt Vermillion (Market Lead @ Modo Energy)
2 mei 2024 · 32 min
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? Lees meer
In today’s episode, guest host Wendel Hortop is joined by ERCOT Market Lead, Brandt Vermillion. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:
Storage capacity in ERCOT at present, as well as what future buildout is in the pipeline.
Peak demand in Texas and how load is expected to boom.
Which markets storage participates in and why saturation isn’t as important in ERCOT.
The differences in volatility between ERCOT and Great Britain and a look at some of the most recent price spike events.
The strategies employed by some of the major players.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain and ERCOT.
All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our video series of bite-sized chunks explaining how different energy systems work.
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Reaching Net-Zero with young energy professionals with Sandy Kelly & Saima Rasool
25 april 2024 · 40 min
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 the energy industry. Lees meer
Modo Analyst, Shaniyaa Holness-McKenzie hosts this episode. Over the course of the conversation, Shaniyaa, Sandy & Saima discuss:
Saima and Sandy’s experiences in the industry and their career journeys.
The types of opportunities that an energy career can open up.
How environmental, social and governance (ESG) is a vital part in the bigger picture.
How young professionals are part of the transformation of the energy industry.
Their hopes for the future and what it will take to get there.
Mentioned in the episode.
Sign up to the YEP mailing list here.
Explore TWOBILLIONSTRONG to see how you can get involved and check out their instagram.
Building the Net Zero Energy Workforce Report from National Grid.
Check out the YEP Forum: Guide to Jobs in Energy for more information of the range of careers available in the energy industry.
For more on the things YEP has hosted and been involced with over 2023 - check out the YEP Forum Annual Report 2023
POWERful Women - an initiative to create a gender-balanced, diverse and inclusive UK energy sector.
TIDE taskforce - an initiative to improve inclusion and diversity across the energy sector.
About our guests
The Young Energy Professionals Forum is a community to promote the next generation of energy industry leaders, providing opportunities to meet, collaborate, develop and recognise success. YEP has over 2,000 members, representing over 350 organisations
TWOBILLIONSTRONG is a platform that exists to help …
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Optimizing in ERCOT with Mike Kirschner (US Managing Director @ Habitat Energy)
18 april 2024 · 37 min
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? Lees meer
In today’s episode, Mike Kirschner, US Managing Director at Habitat Energy, joins Quentin at Energy Storage US. Throughout the conversation they discuss:
How optimizers are navigating the multiple markets across the USA.
A look at the Qualifying scheduling entity (QSE).
Why operators in ERCOT have historically undertaken optimisation in house, and how this mindset is changing.
Expansion across the USA and the benefit of understanding the individual ISO’s and how habitat are approaching the markets.
The state of co-located assets across the US. 20 mins ish
Mike's thoughts on whether there will always be a hybrid model of AI machine learning and human touch, or will AI dominate the optimization space.
About our guest
Operating across UK, USA and Australia, Habitat Energy’s mission is to get the best possible return on your investment, whether that’s a single battery, co-located renewable generation or a whole portfolio of assets across multiple locations. Providing fully integrated AI- enabled, end-to-end battery storage and renewable energy asset optimization services to help you to unlock the full value of your asset. To find out more about what they do - head to their site.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place. Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage …
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Market update: Great Britain with Wendel Hortop (Market Lead @ Modo Energy)
11 april 2024 · 33 min
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? Lees meer
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 decrease in revenues over the winter period and the wider impact on the system.
A look at the potential reasons for the drop in peak demand in the UK.
The affect of interconnectors on prices.
Opportunities and limitations for batteries in the balancing mechanism.
What future changes could mean for batteries.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain and ERCOT.
All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our video series of bite-sized chunks explaining how different energy systems work.
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Zinc energy storage with Balki Iyer (CCO @ e-Zinc)
4 april 2024 · 35 min
Recyclable, non-toxic, cost-effective, and abundantly available - zinc presents itself as a promising candidate for long-duration energy storage technology. Lees meer
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 proprietary energy storage system works.
▶ What makes zinc storage unique from other technologies.
▶ The type of applications zinc is particularly suited to.
▶ Why zinc is so suitable for long-duration energy storage.
About our Guest
e-Zinc are a developer of a low-cost, flexible, and long-duration energy storage solution, harnesses the electrochemical technology of zinc. e-Zinc’s storage system retains 100% of its usable capacity throughout its lifetime. and each element has an existing recycling market or can be reused in subsequent systems. For more information on what e-Zinc do - head to their site.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain and ERCOT.
All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our video series of bite-sized chunks explaining how different energy systems work.
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REMA review with Wendel Hortop and Robyn Lucas (Modo Energy)
28 maart 2024 · 43 min
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? Lees meer
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 supporting system needs.
Possible changes to settlement periods and how a more granular price signal would have a positive impact on batteries.
Capacity Market reforms and why this is necessary for ensuring the secured capacity works in a net-zero future.
Lithium-ion technologies role within the long-duration energy storage conversation.
and much, much more.
Mentioned in this episode
How REMA is reinventing the markets with Ed Porter, Robyn Lucas and Alex Done
The return of REMA: five takeaways from the second consultation
Review of electricity market arrangements (REMA): second consultation
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain and ERCOT.
All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our video series of bite-sized chunks explaining how different energy systems work.
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REMA review with Wendel Hortop and Robyn Lucas (Modo Energy)
28 maart 2024 · 43 min
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? Lees meer
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 supporting system needs.
Possible changes to settlement periods and how a more granular price signal would have a positive impact on batteries.
Capacity Market reforms and why this is necessary for ensuring the secured capacity works in a net-zero future.
Lithium-ion technologies role within the long-duration energy storage conversation.
and much, much more.
Mentioned in this episode
How REMA is reinventing the markets with Ed Porter, Robyn Lucas and Alex Done
The return of REMA: five takeaways from the second consultation
Review of electricity market arrangements (REMA): second consultation
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain and ERCOT.
All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our video series of bite-sized chunks explaining how different energy systems work.
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Exploring Vehicle-to-Grid with Raphael Hollinger (CDO @ The Mobility House)
21 maart 2024 · 48 min
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? Lees meer
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 discuss:
‘Zero zero’ getting to a future of zero cost and zero emissions for electric vehicles.
How vehicle-to-grid (V2G) enables an electric car to be a flexible asset to the grid.
The opportunities that open up with increased market access and how to manage and build confidence in this movement.
What other options are available to EV batteries - a look at second life and even zero life.
Some of the differences in markets across Germany, France and the UK.
Mentioned in the episode:
Mobilize selects The Mobility House for their Vehicle-To-Grid service
You can also find more info about the launch of the Renault 5 here (LinkedIn post by Mobilize) or here (Mobilize website).
About our guest
The Mobility House are focused on creating climate-neutral mobility, reducing costs by integrating e-vehicles into the energy market, driving a vision of a sustainable future for all. They provide products across numerous industries including logistic fleets, electric buses, charge point operators, car manufacturers and energy suppliers. For more information on what The Mobility House do - head to their website.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operato…
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Energy Policy in ERCOT with Caitlin Smith (VP of Policy & Corporate Comms @ Jupiter Power)
14 maart 2024 · 42 min
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. Lees meer
In today’s episode, Quentin is talking to VP of Policy & Corporate Communications at Jupiter Power - Caitlin Smith about how descisions and policy is made in ERCOT. Over the conversation they, discuss:
The process of policy and decision-making ERCOT.
Policy frameworks and changes Caitlin has witnessed over her career and how these have changed the ERCOT landscape.
The differences in ideology around energy policy and resource adequacy .
Ancillary services for battery energy storage in ERCOT
How Jupiter power is thinking about policy changes, across their operational markets.
Mentioned in the episode
Podcast: Exploring ERCOT with Brandt Vermillion
Podcast: Part 2 Exploring ERCOT with Brandt Vermillion
Podcast: How Bitcoin can support the grid with Jamie McAvity
More information on the ERCOT working groups and subcommittees
About our guest
Jupiter Power is an energy storage independent power producer, putting deep energy storage expertise, proven project execution capability, and significant capital to work to help make the energy transition a reality. For more information on what they do, head to their website.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain and ERCOT.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data v…
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Batteries for hire with Peter Paul van Voorst tot Voorst (CEO & Co-Founder @ Skoon)
7 maart 2024 · 32 min
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. Lees meer
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:
How Skoon have addressed some of the key challenges that come with building a marketplace.
The process of stimulating both sides of the marketplace to balance supply and demand.
Why providing additional value points is a vital strategy to increase the value of the platform.
The ways in which mobile batteries can support grid services during periods of congestion.
and much, much more.
About our guest
Skoon is a marketplace, connecting users with suppliers of clean energy systems for temporary applications, such as construction sites and sports events, as a clean alternative to diesel generators by providing a rental platform, energy data tools, and grid flexibility options . For more information on what Skoon do, head to their website.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain and ERCOT.
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How Bitcoin can support the grid with Jamie McAvity (CEO @ Cormint)
29 februari 2024 · 45 min
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? Lees meer
In this episode, CEO at Cormint, Jamie McAvity, joins Quentin to discuss bitcoin mining and the intersections with the energy system. Over the conversation, they discuss:
Why Fort Stockton, West Texas, is an ideal location for Bitcoin mining operations.
An overview of a bitcoin mining facility and the business model.
The prevalence of negative pricing in Texas and the reasons surrounding it.
An overview of the Bitcoin mining community in ERCOT and it’s relationship with the power grid in Texas.
and much, much more
About our guest
Cormint is a bitcoin mining facility located in Fort Stockton, West Texas, harnessing bitcoin-denominated debt to build the grid of the future. support reliable and renewable power grids. To find out more about what Cormint do, head to their website.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain and ERCOT.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.
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Changing EV charging with Ian Johnston (CEO @ Osprey Charging)
22 februari 2024 · 51 min
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. Lees meer
In this weeks episode of Transmission, guest host Ed Porter is in the studio with CEO of Osprey Charging, Ian Johnston. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:
Common misconceptions surrounding electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
The business model underpinning EV charging operations.
What the landscape of EV charging might look like over the next five years.
Exploring the disparity in pricing between public and home charging, particularly with regard to standing charges.
Potential shifts in demand as the adoption of EV technology continues to rise.
About our guest
Osprey is one of the largest and fastest-growing rapid electric vehicle charging networks in the UK. Playing a leading role in the electrification of transport using 100% renewable energy. With over on thousand charging stations across the UK, Osprey’s infrastructure aims to be reliable, simple to use and require no membership - to be truly open-access.
For more information on what Osprey do, check out their website.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain and ERCOT.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you want to peek behi…
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Offsetting carbon with batteries with Emma Konet (Co-Founder & CTO @ Tierra Climate)
15 februari 2024 · 41 min
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? Lees meer
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 Co-founder and CTO, Emma Konet.
Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:
The ‘four quadrants’ of carbon offsetting.
The reality of the environmental impact of energy storage.
How we can take carbon accounting a step further with locational marginal emission measuring.
Battery operations and how Tierra is incentivizing emission-reducing behavior.
and much, much more.
Mentioned in the episode
White Paper: Charging towards net-zero
About our guest
Tierra Climate provide carbon insights to aid developers in siting and operations as well as assist corporations and utilities in making more informed procurement decisions.
They offer a new class of carbon offsets that can boost battery project revenues, help accelerate decarbonization and improve grid reliability. For more information on what they do - visit their website.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain and ERCOT.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in …
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Developing battery storage sites with Mark Wilson (CEO @ ILI Group)
8 februari 2024 · 41 min
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? Lees meer
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 recent projects and what goes into getting them to completion.
What developers are looking for in potential sites - from physical characteristics to connection opportunities.
Developer premiums, why they are in place and how they have changed over the years.
The process of taking a site to market.
Grid connections - reform, zombie projects and what happens if you want to retrofit a site?
About our guest
ILI Group operates across the energy storage, renewable energy and residential development markets, creating value across all three sectors. Overseeing multiple pumped hydro storage sites of national significance and bringing a 1.5GW pipeline of utility scale battery storage to development, ILI group are helping reduce CO2 emissions by focusing on building renewable energy projects.
For more information on what ILI do - head to their website.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain and ERCOT.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to…
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Bringing decentralized energy together with Caroline Bragg (Interim CEO @ the ADE)
1 februari 2024 · 33 min
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. Lees meer
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 smaller, decentralized players have developed into significant structural participants in the system.
The pros and cons The ADE foresees with locational marginal pricing.
P415 and how it will allow wider access to the wholesale market.
And much, much more.
About our guest
Caroline Bragg is interim CEO of the Association for Decentralised Energy (The ADE), the leading trade association for decentralised energy. Representing over 130 parties across industrial, commercial and public sectors. The ADE is bringing energy together to advocate on the priorities for the UK in achieving net zero. To find out more about what the ADE does, visit their site.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain and ERCOT.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.
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Modo Selects: Investing in a green future with Ben Guest (Managing Director at Gresham House New Energy)
25 januari 2024 · 40 min
As the shape of the battery energy storage landscape evolves, so do markets and the opportunities for strategic investment. Lees meer
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 Britain.
Which elements of the battery energy storage model are most mature (and which are lagging behind).
Why floor price contracts don’t make sense from an investment point of view.
The increasing complexity of specialist BESS optimisation.
and much, much more.
About our guest
Gresham House is a specialist asset manager, implementing alternative investment solutions to support a more sustainable future. Offering funds, direct investments and tailored investment opportunities across a range of differentiated and specialist asset classes. For more information head to their site.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain and ERCOT.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.
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Exploring ERCOT Pt. 2 with Brandt Vermillion (ERCOT Market Lead @ Modo Energy)
18 januari 2024 · 42 min
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. Lees meer
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.
Modo Energy’s ERCOT Market Lead, Brandt Vermillion is back in the studio with Quentin to discuss:
Locational marginal pricing (LMPs) and what effect this has on the system.
How congestion impacts buildout and prices across ERCOT.
Large Flexible Loads, such as data centres and bitcoin mines - and how these are changing the shape of demand.
An overview of ancillary services in ERCOT.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.
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Supply chains and material matters with Ed Conway(Editor @ Sky News) & Richard Tite (CIO @ TechMet)
11 januari 2024 · 51 min
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? Lees meer
In today’s episode, Quentin is joined by Richard Tite, Chief Investment Officer at TechMet and Ed Conway, Author and Broadcaster join Quentin for a look into the hugely intertwined web of industries that often go under the radar in in this for a holistic view of material supply chains. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:
Drivers behind the changes being witnessed in the world's economy.
The differences in attitude and approach to supply chains across the globe and how these might change in the future.
Where we are seeing bottlenecks in the current supply chain process.
Insight into the processing process of battery materials and the scale necessary to achieve targets.
The solutions needed to meet the raw material requirements to electrify the world.
Mentioned in the episode
Material World by Ed Conway
About our guests
Richard Tite - Chief Investment Officer at TechMet. TechMet is focused on the raw material supply chain of the energy transition, specifically lithium, nickel, cobalt, rare earths, tin, and vanadium. TechMet is a permanent capital vehicle investing across the whole technology metal value chain, and together with Mercuria, have created TechMet-Mercuria - a physical commodity trading platform focused on the battery metal and recycling supply chain. To find out more about TechMet, visit their website. Or connect with Richard on LinkedIn.
Ed Conway - is an author and broadcaster. He is the Economics and Data Editor of Sky News and a regular columnist for The Times and Sunday Times. His latest book , Material World, covers ‘the six most crucial substances in human h…
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Power purchase agreements with Luca Pedretti (Co-Founder & COO @ Pexapark)
4 januari 2024 · 37 min
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. Lees meer
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 do they work?
Pexapark’s vision and the problems they are trying to solve.
A look at emerging trends and changes happening to PPAs.
The rise in shorter contracts and how this will open up the capacity able to be traded through PPAs.
Luca’s contrarian views, from base load PPAs to shale gas.
About our guest
Pexapark have supported over 25 GW of PPA transactions in Europe and the United States. Providing a solution for renewable energy investors and operators with tools that would support the entire process. For more information on what Pexapark do, head to their website.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.
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Predictions for 2024 with Quentin (CEO) and Wendel (Market Lead) @ Modo Energy
20 december 2023 · 34 min
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. Lees meer
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 service.
Possible industry wide changes - could we see consolidation across the sector?
and much, much more.
Related episodes
Predictions for 2023 with Quentin and Alex
The deal with Demand Flexibility Service with Kieron Stopforth
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.
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Exploring ERCOT with Brandt Vermillion (ERCOT Market Lead @ Modo Energy)
14 december 2023 · 1 uur 5 min
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. Lees meer
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 constraints which the system faces.
Storm Uri from the control room perspective and how it sparked change in buildout and deployment
The current state of battery buildout in ERCOT
What next for batteries, with the face of looming saturation of Ancillary Services
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.
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How to make the most of your battery with Stephan Rohr (Founder & Co-CEO at TWAICE)
11 december 2023 · 55 min
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. Lees meer
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 show about an asset throughout its operations and where improvements can be made.
State of charge parameters and how data can help get the most out of your asset whilst staying within safety limits.
Why removing the barriers in order to access the information between different parties paramount.
And much, much more.
About our guest
TWAICE are a battery software platform company, providing impactful, data-driven decisions using reliable insights from their AI-supported battery analytics platform allowing owners to speed up development by simulating battery behavior, eliminate risks with in-depth health, safety & warranty data and improve profitability, operations & lifetime.
For more information on what they do, visit their website.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.
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How to make the most of your battery with Stephan Rohr (Founder & Co-CEO at TWAICE)
7 december 2023 · 55 min
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. Lees meer
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 show about an asset throughout its operations and where improvements can be made.
State of charge parameters and how data can help get the most out of your asset whilst staying within safety limits.
Why removing the barriers in order to access the information between different parties paramount.
And much, much more.
About our guest
TWAICE are a battery software platform company, providing impactful, data-driven decisions using reliable insights from their AI-supported battery analytics platform allowing owners to speed up development by simulating battery behavior, eliminate risks with in-depth health, safety & warranty data and improve profitability, operations & lifetime.
For more information on what they do, visit their website.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.
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How to own a wind farm with Sarah Merrick (CEO & Founder @ Ripple Energy)
30 november 2023 · 35 min
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. Lees meer
In today’s episode, Quentin is joined by Sarah Merrick, Founder and CEO of Ripple Energy. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:
Sarah’s background and what led her to founding Ripple Energy.
How Ripple works and what the team are doing to make it accessible to the widest amount of people, as well as the benefits for suppliers.
What needs to happen to accelerate bigger projects to give individuals as much benefit from renewables as large corporations.
Why community is at the center of everything Ripple are doing to bring energy to life for all communities.
The projects Ripple have delivered to date, and upcoming ventures to keep an eye on.
About our guest
With the vision of making clean energy ownership affordable and accessible for everyone, everywhere - Ripple Energy enables individuals to part-own a wind farm or solar park alongside thousands of others, allowing. direct access to the UK's cheapest source of electricity. To findout more about what Ripple Energy do, or how to get involved - visit their website.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If yo…
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Rethinking REGOs with Tom Parsons (Director of Sales and Origination @ Good Energy)
23 november 2023 · 42 min
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. Lees meer
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 introduction to Good Energy and it’s mission to provide 100% true renewable energy.
REGO certificates and how Good Energy are pushing the boundaries of renewable certification matching.
The opportunity avenues for customers to decarbonize their portfolio.
How Good Energy’s Solar Savings initiative is enabling customers to be paid for their excess generation
Mentioned in episode
Podcast - Granular Green Energy with Toby Ferenczi
About our guest
With nearly 25 years of experience, Good Energy is helping customers fight climate change by providing 100% renewable power, solar panel installation, heat pumps and more. Whether it's buying renewable power or helping to generate it, Good Energy’s goal is to provide genuinely green power. For more information on what they do, head to their website.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.
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Vanadium flow batteries with Matt Harper (CCO @ Invinity Energy Systems)
16 november 2023 · 45 min
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. Lees meer
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 flow batteries in the market.
How the development of technology is the driver in shaping markets.
A look at some of the projects Invinity has recently worked on.
The challenges that come with building increasingly larger assets.
About our guest
Invinity envisions a world powered by abundant clean electricity. Founded to build utility-grade energy storage that delivers renewable power on demand, Invinity Energy Systems was created through the 2020 merger of two leading flow battery providers: redT Energy and Avalon Battery. With a global presence, Invinity are able to partner with utilities, developers, engineering firms and businesses to address their energy storage needs. For more information on what they do, head to their website.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.
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Demand side response with Alastair Martin (CSO at Flexitricity)
9 november 2023 · 43 min
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. Lees meer
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 and potential issues it causes for batteries wanting to enter the service.
How being a Virtual Lead Party has changed the way balancing services work.
Alastair’s thoughts for the future of the markets.
Mentioned in the episode
Asset Spotlight: Larport farm
Flexitricity Outlines Wish List For 2022 As The UK Builds Momentum Towards Its Net Zero Targets - by Alastair Martin
About our guest
Flexitricity are pioneers of demand side response, helping to reduce emissions, secure energy supplies, generate revenue for their customers and help all consumers across Britain to save money by providing a wide range of services. For more information about what they do, head over to their website.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.
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Exploring the Balancing Mechanism with Claire Dykta (Head of Markets at ESO)
2 november 2023 · 48 min
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. Lees meer
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 mechanism, where it fits in the suite of available markets and how ESO manages the deployment of balancing mechanism units (BMUs).
Insight into how the coming Open Balancing Platform (OBP) will make the scheduling and dispatch of assets more streamlined.
How the fifteen-minute rule could change under coming updates.
How ESO are ensuring route to market is fair in order to maintain confidence in the UK market for investors.
Skip rates and what ESO is doing to clearly define them and reduce them where possible.
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Behind the Balancing and Settlement Code with Aditi Tulpule (Elexon)
Keeping the lights on with Faye Relton and Neil Morgans (National Grid ESO)
About our guest
ESO is the the Electricity System Operator for Great Britain, making sure that Great Britain has the essential energy it needs by ensuring supply meets demand every second of every day. They are responsible for moving high voltage electricity from where it’s generated, through the energy system. For more information about what ESO do, head to their website.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updat…
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Modo Selects - Improving Europe's renewable infrastructure with Hannah Staab
19 oktober 2023 · 45 min
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? Lees meer
In this instalment of our Modo Selects series, we are revisiting an episode from September 2022 with Hannah Staab - at the time, Head of Advisory for Europe, now Head of Strategy at Natural Power. Over the course of their conversation, she and Quentin discuss:
The ongoing developments in co-location and the rise in combined ‘energy parks’.
Making the most of increasingly sought-after grid connections through co-location.
The locational challenges of encouraging behind-the-meter renewable uptake.
Where hydrogen might fit within the renewable technologies space, the business case for it and how CfDs could work.
A look at attitudes toward on-shore wind in Britain and much more.
About our guest
Natural Power is an independent consultant and service provider solely working on green energy projects. Since 1995, they have worked towards creating a better environment for future generations and provided expert advice for over 3,500 projects to help their vision progress. To find out more about what they do, head to their site.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you…
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Modo Selects - Improving Europe's renewable infrastructure with Hannah Staab
19 oktober 2023 · 45 min
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? Lees meer
In this instalment of our Modo Selects series, we are revisiting an episode from September 2022 with Hannah Staab - at the time, Head of Advisory for Europe, now Head of Strategy at Natural Power. Over the course of their conversation, she and Quentin discuss:
The ongoing developments in co-location and the rise in combined ‘energy parks’.
Making the most of increasingly sought-after grid connections through co-location.
The locational challenges of encouraging behind-the-meter renewable uptake.
Where hydrogen might fit within the renewable technologies space, the business case for it and how CfDs could work.
A look at attitudes toward on-shore wind in Britain and much more.
About our guest
Natural Power is an independent consultant and service provider solely working on green energy projects. Since 1995, they have worked towards creating a better environment for future generations and provided expert advice for over 3,500 projects to help their vision progress. To find out more about what they do, head to their site.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you…
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Decarbonizing industrial heat with James MacNaghten (CEO @ Caldera)
12 oktober 2023 · 36 min
Accounting for 20 percent of global energy consumption, industrial heat is a massive area in need of decarbonization. Lees meer
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 conversation, they discuss:
The applications of industrial heat, how it has been achieved to date and types of things it is used for.
A look into the simple yet effective technology that underpins Caldera’s product - using readily available and recyclable materials.
How Caldera is delivering a cost-effective solution for industrial heat users.
Why heat storage is necessary for filling gaps where lithium-ion storage is not the most optimal use case.
James’ thoughts on decarbonising other areas of heat production.
Mentioned in the episode
A look at how the Caldera storage boiler is made.
Calderas current funding round on crowdcube - capital at risk.
About our guest
Caldera is on a mission to make zero-carbon heat the norm by developing technologies that pave the way for a faster and smoother energy transition. Caldera’s systems can replace or supplement any industrial or commercial fossil fuel boiler. For businesses that need process heat, they provide the same energy storage benefit as batteries more affordably and can generate steam, hot water or air.
For more information on what Caldera do - head to their website.
About Modo Energy
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage ow…
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Granular green energy with Toby Ferenczi (CEO @ Granular Energy)
5 oktober 2023 · 43 min
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 Lees meer
What it really means to have 100 percent green energy and why it's not as simple may first seem.
Why a more granular certification system could prove a more reliable and beneficial market revenue for battery energy storage.
How Granular Energy are helping businesses to provide a more accurate and transparent picture of where their electricity is coming from.
How guarantee of origin rather than price is a better gauge of carbon.
Mentioned in the episode
Granular Energy’s White paper with Nordpool and AFRY.
Modo Energy article on the carbon benefit of batteries in Great Britain.
Trading agreements for a brighter future with Vishnu Aggarwal Smartest Energy (SmartestEnergy).
About our guest
Granular Energy is a software provider that specialises in clean energy management solutions for utilities, energy managers, traders, and large energy buyers worldwide.
Their platform streamlines existing certificate management processes, automates the allocation of certificates to end-consumers, and optimises sourcing and trading of certificate portfolios. To find out more about Granular Energy - head over to their site.
About Modo
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, …
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Granular green energy with Toby Ferenczi (CEO @ Granular Energy)
5 oktober 2023 · 43 min
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 Lees meer
What it really means to have 100 percent green energy and why it's not as simple may first seem.
Why a more granular certification system could prove a more reliable and beneficial market revenue for battery energy storage.
How Granular Energy are helping businesses to provide a more accurate and transparent picture of where their electricity is coming from.
How guarantee of origin rather than price is a better gauge of carbon.
Mentioned in the episode
Granular Energy’s White paper with Nordpool and AFRY.
Modo Energy article on the carbon benefit of batteries in Great Britain.
Trading agreements for a brighter future with Vishnu Aggarwal Smartest Energy (SmartestEnergy).
About our guest
Granular Energy is a software provider that specialises in clean energy management solutions for utilities, energy managers, traders, and large energy buyers worldwide.
Their platform streamlines existing certificate management processes, automates the allocation of certificates to end-consumers, and optimises sourcing and trading of certificate portfolios. To find out more about Granular Energy - head over to their site.
About Modo
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.
Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financers of battery energy storage understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, …
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Lessons Learnt 2.0 with Tim Overton and Quentin Scrimshire (Modo Energy)
28 september 2023 · 35 min
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. Lees meer
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 Quentin Scrimshire and Tim Overton sit down for a special episode. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:
An overview of how the energy world has changed over the last 50 years and why data is vital to the future success of the energy transition
Modo Energy’s strategy for being an integral part of that transformation, what it is aiming to achieve and where it is headed.
The importance of user experience and listening to what your customers say (and don’t say!).
Why culture really matters, especially when things go wrong.
How highlighting what your mission is and pinpointing who your competitors really are - helps to focus goals.
About Modo
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place, ensuring owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.
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Communicating net zero with Juliette Sanders (Director of Communications @ Energy UK)
21 september 2023 · 41 min
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: Lees meer
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 at the latest IPCC assessment report (AR5)
The importance of effective and engaging communications when trying to bring people along on the net zero journey.
Why we still need to work on diversification and inclusion within the energy industry and how the TIDE taskforce is helping to tackle it.
And of course - how Killah Jules is engaging the public and spreading the word about renewable energy!
Mentioned in the episode
The Clean Growth Gap reports.
Listen to Killah Jules on her youtube channel or check out her website for tunes and wind turbine jewellery!
About our Guest
Energy UK are the trade association for the UK energy industry with over 100 members including suppliers, generators, aggregators, flexibility providers, electric vehicle charging operators and software companies. They work with sector, government, regulators and wider stakeholders to champion a sustainable UK energy industry.For more information on what Energy UK do - head to their website.
Follow Juliette on LinkedIn or on Twitter.
About Modo
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place, ensuring owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
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Bringing offshore in-house with Bailey Bradley (Managing Director @XceCo)
14 september 2023 · 51 min
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. Lees meer
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 the process of bringing operations and maintenance as well as all asset management entirely in-house. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:
The founding story of XceCo and the hurdles faced when building a business model from scratch.
Insight on selling one of the biggest offshore wind farms in the world of its time.
The factors needed to consider when caring for a windfarm. There's more than meets the eye!
The importance of a team in getting such a huge project over the line.
The in’s and outs involved in being a comprehensive asset management company.
About our guest
With a huge number of years experience under their belt, the team at XceCo are a values led organisation, generating success working as one team. Providing all aspects of asset managements and O&M services for offshore wind projects and other renewable energy technologies. For more information, check out their site.
About Modo
Modo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place, ensuring owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagra…
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Modo Selects - Demand Flexibility Service with Kieron Stopforth (Origination Manager @ Octopus Energy)
7 september 2023 · 40 min
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? Lees meer
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 discuss:
What is Demand Flexibility Service? How does it work and why has it been implemented?
What has the response been like so far?
Will Demand Flexibility Service be here to stay? Looking at the future needs for services like this.
Initial thoughts on what is working well and areas that could be improved.
And of course, how Octopus Energy fits in to all of this.
About our guest
Kieron works as an Origination Manager at Octopus Energy - an energy provider committed to 100% green energy, serving 3 million customers in the UK. Octopus are taking part in the new Demand Flexibility Service scheme, which was launched on 1st November 2022. To find out more about what they do, head to their website here.
About Modo
Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin.
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The role of the Optimiser in GB with Chris McLeod (Head of trading @ Habitat Energy)
31 augustus 2023 · 50 min
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: Lees meer
An overview of the main markets in which batteries commonly participate in.
How to decide what markets to enter an asset in when?
The rationale for choosing between whether to enter into the Balancing Mechanism or not.
How the markets have changed over the last 10 years.
What success might look like in the future for batteries.
About our guest
Operating across UK, USA and Australia, Habitat Energy’s mission is to get the best possible return on your investment, whether that’s a single battery, co-located renewable generation or a whole portfolio of assets across multiple locations.
To find out more about what they do - head to their site.
About Modo
Modo Energy is the all-in-one platform for battery energy storage analysts.Through an integrated mix of price forecasts, revenue benchmarking, in-depth research, real-time market screens, and downloadable data - you can finance, build, and operate the energy system of the future. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualization, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn.
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Low carbon heating with Johan du Plessis (Founder & CEO @ Tepeo)
24 augustus 2023 · 42 min
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. Lees meer
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 steer the heating sector away from fossil fuels.
A look at the differences between heating in the UK compared to the rest of the world.
The technology behind Tepeo and the differences in use case compared to heat pumps.
Johan's thoughts on the hydrogen use case for domestic heating.
Why heat storage is potentially more viable than lithium when it comes to domestic heating.
About our guest
Tepeo aim to give customers a low cost, low carbon, smart and yet simple route off of fossil fuel heating. Tepeo’s goal is to help millions of homeowners heat their homes, not the planet with their Zero Emission Boiler (ZEB). For more information on what they do, head over to their site.
About Modo
Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualization, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn.
If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.
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High-Density Hydro with Lizzi Gold (Business Development Manager @ RheEnergise)
17 augustus 2023 · 26 min
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: Lees meer
RheEnergise’s mission and what sets them apart from traditional pumped hydro?
The science behind high-density fluid and how that effects efficiency and output.
The obstacles faced when working with a fluid that is 2.5 x denser than water.
Where high-density hydro projects are applicable and the duration they can provide.
Mentioned in the episode
RheEnergise to build first demonstrator in Devon.
Mentioned in the episode
RheEnergise to build first demonstrator in Devon.
Press Release announcing MOU with Mercia Power Response
https://www.renews.biz/87558/
About our guest
RheEnergise is bringing innovation to pumped energy storage, with a solution called High-Density Hydro, their projects use a fluid with 2.5x the density of water, meaning that they can be installed on small hills instead of mountains. For more information on what they do, head to their site.
About Modo
Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualization, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn.
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Modo Selects - Financing, building, and operating batteries with Amit Gudka (Founder @ Field)
10 augustus 2023 · 39 min
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 they discuss. Lees meer
The growing need for newbuild renewable infrastructure.
Investor appetite in a rapidly expanding market.
Learnings from actually building battery energy storage systems.
The increasing demand for lithium, and potential supply chain issues.
And, of course, where Field fits into all of this.
About our guest
Field’s aim is to finance, build, operate and monetise the renewable infrastructure needed to reach net-zero. To find out more about what they do, head along to their site
About Modo
Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualization, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn.
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BESS in GB - Getting to 3 gigawatts with Wendel Hortop (Markets Lead @ Modo Energy)
3 augustus 2023 · 20 min
Great Britain recently reached 3 gigawatts of installed battery storage - a milestone in the buildout pipeline, but how has GB got to this point? What has the road looked like in getting to this point, and with still a long way to go - what might the future look like for batteries in an increasingly saturated market? Lees meer
Today’s episode is a little different - Neil and Wendel take a look at the state of battery buildout and what is going on in energy markets in Great Britain.
Over the course of the conversation they discuss:
What does the size of the GB fleet look like currently, and who has played a role in getting it to this stage.
How is the UK different from other markets around the globe?
A look at how batteries have typically been making revenue so far.
How is the way batteries operate within markets going to change as more capacity comes on line?
About Modo
Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualization, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn.
If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.
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Modo Selects - How to develop a storage project with Andy Willis (Founder & CEO @ Kona Energy)
27 juli 2023 · 54 min
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of developing a battery energy storage project looks like? From securing a grid connection to acquiring land - there’s a whole lot that goes on before a battery storage system can get up and running. Lees meer
For this instalment of our Modo Selects series, Quentin is joined by Andy Willis - Founder and CEO at Kona Energy, to talk through the ins and outs of developing a storage site. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:
What developers are responsible for in the process of building a storage asset.
Procuring land, taking into account both landowners and prospective asset owners.
Applying for planning permissions and the obstacles faced in this process.
The challenges of the current approval system for grid connections.
And of course, how Kona Energy fits into all of this!
About our guest
Kona Energy is one of the UK’s leading clean energy development companies, focused on developing grid-scale battery energy storage projects. Kona Energy are developing a 1000MW portfolio of large-scale energy storage projects across the UK. For more information on what they do - visit their site here.
Connect with Andy on LinkedIn.
About Modo
Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualization, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn.
If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.
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Digging Deeper with Data with KP Kairies (CEO @ Accure)
20 juli 2023 · 56 min
In our increasingly electrified world, we’ll rely on batteries more than ever - and to ensure they perform as well as possible and run safely - knowing as much as possible is integral. Accure are providing their customers with the data needed to make the most out of their battery assets. Lees meer
In today’s episode, Quentin chats to Dr. KP Kairies, CEO at Accure Battery Intelegence. Over the course of the conversation they discuss:
A crash course on different cell chemistries, and the buying habits around them.
A look at what's happening in raw material supply chains.
KP’s views on what the future of cell chemistry might look like - in particular sodium ion.
Why data is so valuable when it comes to battery performance and safety.
And of course where Accure fits in to all of this.
About our guest
Accure provides data analytics solutions for safety, lifetime and performance management to support asset managers, battery operators, and innovation engineers. Managing millions of batteries around the world, spanning all relevant cell chemistries, form factors and use cases—from sports cars to stationary storage.For more information on what they do head to their website.
About Modo Energy
Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualisation, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn.
If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.
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Scaling end-to-end with Andrew Waranch and Nick Dazzo
13 juli 2023 · 46 min
Battery buildout in the USA is moving fast - but still has a long way to go and bridging the gap between existing projects and required volume is going to take time. Keeping the momentum going (and capital flowing!) in order to reach some huge targets is a huge undertaking. Lees meer
In today’s episode, Quentin talks to Andrew Waranch (founder & CEO) and Nick Dazzo (Managing Director of Trading) from Spearmint Energy. Over the course of the conversation they discuss:
Building the business - playing the long game whilst bridging the gaps in the meantime.
Integrating a trading desk within an optimisation team and touching upon how the world of batteries & renewables is different compared to traditional generation.
How is Spearmint’s business case unique as an end-to-end solution?
The ways in which the Inflation Reduction Act has impacted the rate of growth within the renewables sector.
A look at Spearmint’s geographical diversification across US markets.
About our guest
Spearmint aims to be the preeminent green merchant trading company developing, owning, operating, and trading around Battery Energy Storage, Solar, and Wind to reduce grid volatility, increase system resiliency, and help to reduce Carbon emissions in a responsible and efficient way. for more information on what they do, head to their website.
About Modo Energy
Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualisation, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn.
If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.
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Diving deep into decarbonization with Nathaniel Bullard
6 juli 2023 · 59 min
The road to decarbonization is multifaceted and deeply complex. Tackling one part of it opens up the floor to more questions new problems to solve. What is the current state of climate and where are we in the decarbonization pipeline? Lees meer
In today’s episode - Quentin speaks with Nathaniel Bullard - independant keynote speaker, board-level strategy facilitator, and climate-focused advisorOver the course of the conversation they discuss:
Nat’s background and career - including giving away a 140 slide deck for free.
Growth without emissions - can we lower primary energy usage while still maintaining growth?
What does the state of renewables look like and a look at the levelized cost of different technologies.
An overview of the framework for Nat’s ‘Three Ages of Decarbonisation’.
Nat’s view on how we get to net-zero from here.
Mentioned in the episode
Decarbonization: The long view, trends and transience, net zero
Big Oil’s Pullback From Clean Energy Matters Less Than You Might Think
About our guest
Nat works independently as a keynote speaker, board-level strategy facilitator, and climate-focused advisor. He is a senior contributor to BloombergNEF and writes the Sparklines column for Bloomberg Green. To find out more about Nat - visit his website.
About Modo Energy
Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualisation, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn.
If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.
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Modo Selects - Measuring inertia with Chris Kimmett (COO @ Reactive Technologies)
22 juni 2023 · 40 min
By smoothing over unstable voltage waveforms - inertia is a fascinating and important part of the system. Being able to accurately measure inertia is becoming more and more important as we transition to renewable generation, which is changing the weight of inertia on the grid. Lees meer
For this instalment in our Modo Selects series we are revisiting this episode with Chris Kimmett - Chief Operations Officer at Reactive Technologies. He and Quentin talk about how utilising inertia is imperative to balance the system. During the course of the conversation, Chris and Quentin discuss:
The definition of inertia and what processes are implemented to measure it.
How the transition to greener energy production is impacting the amount of inertia on the grid and why measuring this is important.
Other countries' grid design and an insight as to why they developed in that way.
How being able to accurately measure inertia is important and what type of businesses benefit from being able to do so?
The vision for Reactive Technologies and their role in all of this.
About our Guest
Reactive Technologies are an innovative energy tech company, providing grid operators and renewable asset owners with market-leading and mission-critical technology solutions to accelerate the clean energy transition. To find out more about what they do head to their website here.
About Modo Energy
Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualisation, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn.
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Second-life batteries with Robert Long (Business Development Manager @ Zenobē)
15 juni 2023 · 35 min
When a battery can no longer effectively fulfil the role, it was first intended to - it doesn’t mean it's the end. Getting the most out of every stage of an asset's life stage is crucial in not only maximising the revenue it can generate whilst also lowering its environmental impact. Zenobē is working on some really cool endeavours to repurpose the batteries from their electric bus fleet and putting them to good use in new and exciting projects. Robert Long, Business Development Manager at Zenobē, joins Quentin for today’s episode. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss: Lees meer
How Zenobē are taking older batteries and repurposing them in a new lease of life.
Where these second-life batteries are being used and at what scale.
Why having viable uses for end-of-life batteries is vital in maximising revenue potential and reducing environmental impact.
Portable batteries or ‘Powerskids’ - Zenobē’s role in electrifying the set of the latest Fast & Furious film (starring Vin Lithium!), and other events.
How batteries are helping solve gaps in usage data at temporary sites, enabling the most efficient use of both traditional and renewable generation.
Mentioned in the episode
Our first episode featuring Zenobē - Business, buses and giving batteries a second life with Steven Meersman
About our guest
Zenobē provide end-to-end solutions for electric transport fleets, provide large-scale battery storage for deployment in the grid, as well as today’s focus of refurbishing end-of-life batteries for their second (and third and fourth) life - providing portable power or on-site static power to maximise clean energy usage.
About Modo
Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage …
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Modo Selects - Trading Agreements for a brighter future with Vishnu Aggarwal (Deputy VP of Origination and Renewables Trading @ Smartestenergy)
8 juni 2023 · 53 min
Energy trading agreements come in all sorts of shapes and sizes - from simply priced physical and financial trading of energy products, to much more complex arrangements. Originators and traders need to understand market dynamics, potential risks and upsides, asset capabilities - and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Lees meer
For this instalment of our Modo Selects series, we are revisiting this episode, in which Vishnu Aggarwal (Deputy VP of Origination and Renewables, SmartestEnergy) joins Quentin to talk about his experiences of renewable energy origination and trading. Over the course of their conversation, they discuss:
The fascinating world of carbon markets and certifications - and how we can improve them.
The ins and outs of energy trading, and an explanation of how different types of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) work.
What Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs) are, and why they’re so controversial.
The growing market for conscious suppliers. What does “100% renewable energy” look like for the end consumer? And how do we make it the norm?
And, of course, SmartestEnergy’s role in all of this.
About our guest
Procuring renewable electricity is the most effective way to start the journey to net-zero. As a leading purchaser of independent generation, supplier of renewable electricity, and provider of demand response services, SmartestEnergy helps smart businesses achieve their energy goals. For more information on SmartestEnergy, head here.
Alternatively, you can find Vishnu on LinkedIn here.
About Modo
Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.
To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, …