Power Dispatch: Storage Wars - Batteries and Dams in focus

Power Dispatch: Storage Wars - Batteries and Dams in focus

From Argus Media by Argus Media

May 26, 2026 · 27 min · Episode 1276

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of intermittent renewables on the European power system and the race for energy storage solutions.

Here is the podcast description to post on podbean: In this episode of The Power Dispatch, Daniel Craig, Senior Reporter of Argus European Electricity, speaks with Deputy Editor Apostolos Tsarikas to learn more about how intermittent renewables are transforming the European power system, sparking a rush for grid flexibility through energy storage, whether battery or otherwise. They are joined by market reporters James Doran and Ilenia Reale to discover the lessons and pitfalls from the storage race so far, and to consider hydropower’s role in a flexible, green grid. Listen to discover key insights on: · Storage success stories · Where is deployment struggling, and why? · The role for hydropower: Should it be more of a policy focus? This podcast was created using data and insights from the Argus European Electricity service. Request trial access or more information >>

People in this episode

Host: Daniel Craig

Guest: Apostolos Tsarikas

Topics covered

  • energy storage
  • renewable energy
  • grid flexibility
  • hydropower
  • European power system
  • market insights

Keywords

  • batteries
  • dams
  • storage success stories
  • deployment challenges
  • policy focus
  • green grid

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Organizations: Argus Media, Argus European Electricity

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