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Over the coming weeks we are lining up some really awesome guests on the podcast to cover the state of battery build-out in the US, and more specifically ERCOT. To give some context for these upcoming episodes, we are bringing you an introduction to ERCOT in today's episode.Quentin sits down with Alex Done (Lead data scientist at Modo Energy) to give us an outline of this fascinating market and some of the differences between how things work in Texas vs Great Britain. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss: What ERCOT does, and how it operates.The differences in operations and demand between Great Britain and ERCOT .How extreme weather events like Storm Yuri have highlighted a need for change within ERCOT.What do the current revenue generation trends look like?What does the future buildout look like over the next couple of years.About ModoModo 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.Connect with Alex 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.

The future is going to need all varieties of storage solutions. Today we are taking a look at how rust (yes, rust!) is transforming multi-day storage systems, and could be the future of low-cost long duration storage solutions. In today’s episode, Quentin is joined by David Hill (Director of Business Development at Form Energy). Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:The story behind Form Energy and development of this 100-hour system.The science behind iron-air technology and how these ‘reversible rust’ batteries actually store electricity.Why scalability is crucial in long-duration storage - and how iron-air batteries are tackling this.What does the market look like for these multi-day systems?And, of course, where Form Energy fits in to all of this.About our guestForm Energy is an American energy storage technology and manufacturing company, developing and commercializing a pioneering iron-air battery capable of multi-day storage at system costs competitive with legacy power plants. Form is striving for 100% low-cost renewable energy, every day of the year. For more information on what they do, visit their website.Connect with David on Linkedin.About ModoModo 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.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.

With such a vast career in the energy space there’s no wonder Laurent Segalen has developed a list of ‘rules’ he lives and works by - and has kindly shared with us! Buckle up for this bumper episode - which covers almost everything you can think of and lots of words of wisdom in between. In this episode, Quentin chats with Laurent (Co-Host of the Redefining Energy Podcast and Managing Partner of Megawatt-X), during the course of the conversation, they cover topics including:A deep dive into Laurent's career and how he got where he is now.The power of ‘the narrative’ and how it is vital in ensuring we champion the energy transition.The importance of scalability - is quantity more important than megaprojects?Will tech be the saviour in the energy transition? And much, much, much more. Mentioned in the episodeHow Big Things Get Done - Bent Flyvbjerg & Dan GardnerSkin in the Game - Nassim Nicholas TalebAbout our guestLaurent’s career in clean Energy spans over 25 years, from Director at PWC, Fund Manager at Natixis/Mirova to Managing Director Clean Commodities at Lehman Brothers then Nomura. He is now Co-Host of the podcast: Redefining Energy and Managing Partner at Megawatt-X .Connect with Laurent on LinkedIn.About ModoModo 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.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.

In case you missed us live at Energy Storage Summit 2023 - we’ve got you!In this special live episode, Quentin is joined by Paula Travesso, Principal at Gore Street Captial. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:Who are Gore Street, what they do and how they operate.The importance of diversification across multiple different factors.What makes a great optimiser from a investor's point of view?What does the pipeline look like in todays climate and how has it changed over time?Questions and answers from a live audience.About our guestGore Street Capital is a global platform for acquiring and managing renewable energy assets. The Gore Street team bring a wide range of skills and expertise and combine industry experts, thought leaders, and financial professionals – collectively creating value for their clients. Find out more about what they do on their website.Connect with Paula on LinkedIn.About ModoModo 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.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.

There aren’t many people in the industry who have as big views or voice as Michael Liebreich. Today's episode covers a multitude of topics, which really reflects Michael's myriad of roles in the energy industry and the wider transition to a cleaner energy future. In this bumper episode, Quentin chats to Michael Liebriech (Chairman & CEO at Liebreich Associates). During the course of the conversation, they cover topics including:Michael's journey in the energy industry and role in the energy transition. From skiing, New Energy Finance, Liebreich Associates and more.How Michael's fascination with hydrogen developed, the path that led him there, his views on the challenges, and the development of ‘The Hydrogen Ladder’.Cleaning Up - how Michael's weekly podcast came to be and the purpose and vision for it.Michael's vision for the future and the challenges faced on the clean energy transition journey. Mentioned in this episodeArticles:Economist article on scaling up low carbon technologieshttps://about.bnef.com/blog/liebreich-separating-hype-from-hydrogen-part-two-the-demand-side/Cleaning Up episodes:Ep104: Yanis Varoufakis "Power, Markets & Power Markets"Ep98: Bill McKibben "Writer, Activist & Constructive Disruptor"Other: Hydrogen Hub MapAbout our guestMichael is an acknowledged thought leader on clean energy, mobility, technology, climate, sustainability and finance. He is the founder and senior contributor to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, a member of numerous industry, governmental and multilateral advisory boards, an angel investor, a former member of the board of Transport for London, and an Advisor to the UK Board of Trade.To find out more about what he does, visit his website or follow him on LinkedIn for his latest updates.About ModoModo 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.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.

What does the future hold for batteries and the wider energy industry? Who knows! We say goodbye to last year and look ahead as Quentin and Alex discuss their predictions for the future in the first episode of 2023. Over the course of this episode, they discuss:A potential swing in the production of cell chemistries.What might the Balancing Mechanism look like for batteries in the year ahead?How the energy transition might be impacted by inflation and higher interest rates.Are we going to see gigantic batteries in 2023?Plus much more (and maybe a sneaky bonus point!)Referenced in this episode - Balancing Mechanism and National Grid ESO - four battery need-to-knows.About ModoModo 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.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.

Distribution network operators (DNOs) across the country are the middlemen, taking power from the grid and making sure every building, structure or location that needs it, has the physical infrastructure to do so. In this episode, Quentin is joined by Sotiris Georgiopoulos - Head of Smart Grid Development at UK Power Networks. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:What a distribution network operator is responsible for and how it operates as a business.The difference between a DNO and DSO and how the transition from one to the other is progressing.The challenges asset owners face when making a grid connection.A look at curtailable connections.How UK Power Networks fits into all of it.UK Power Networks own and maintain electricity cables and lines across London, the South East and East of England and make sure power flows reliably, safely, and securely.For more information on what they do head to their website here.Find Sotiris on LinkedIn here.About ModoModo 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.

It’s no secret we love batteries, and it is clear that battery storage has come a long way in a relatively short amount of time. With various storage technologies in operation across the industry - there are also various differences in use cases. In today's episode, Quentin chats to Alan Greenshields Director EMEA at ESS inc to really deep dive into the journey that batteries have gone (and are still going!) through, the world of flow battery technologies, hydrogen storage and much more. Some of the topics covered in the conversation include:Alan’s background and role in the development of different types of battery technologies over his career.A comprehensive introduction to flow batteries and the different use cases for flow vs lithium ion. Where hydrogen can be best placed within various technologies, to achieve maximum efficiency.What the current state of global supply chains looks like for flow batteries.And of course how ESS inc. is involved in all of this.ESS Inc. is a leading provider of long-duration energy storage solutions. Founded in 2011 by a team with deep experience in fuel cells, electrochemistry, advanced material science, and renewable energy. Alan is a Technologist and entrepreneur specialising in understanding the impact of new technology and battery storage.To find out more about ESS, click here for their website.Find Alan on LinkedIn hereModo 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.

Making sure the entirety of Great Britain has enough energy, all the time, is a mammoth task, and doing this whilst simultaneously transitioning to a new suite of services in order to reach a zero carbon electricity system is even more of a challenge. In this bumper episode Quentin chats to Faye Relton (Ancillary Services Development Manager) and Neil Morgans (Balancing Services Optimisation Manager) from National Grid ESO. The conversation covers the following topics plus much more.An overview of frequency response in Great Britain, the history and a peek into the future.All about NGESO’s new suite of services - Dynamic Containment, Dynamic Moderation, Dynamic Regulation and how they are being used.Frequency standardisation and how it supports the system.Changes to the Auction. Defining the problems and highlighting the benefits. A look at the reasoning behind the implementation of price caps.and of course how the National Grid ESO plays an integral part in all of this.Mentioned in the show - National Grid Roadmap to 2025: https://www.nationalgrideso.com/document/247136/downloadNational Grid ESO is the electricity system operator for Great Britain. Making sure the country has the essential energy it needs by ensuring supply meets demand every second of every day. To find out more head to: https://www.nationalgrideso.com/Find Faye on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fayereltonFind Neil on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/neil-morgans-866ab273Modo’s all-in-one Asset Success Platform provides data, research and benchmarking tools to help you get the most out of your energy storage assets. To find out how we can help you build the future energy system, check out: https://modo.energy/To keep up with all of our latest Insights, follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/modo-energy/ Find us on Instagram: @modo_energy

Solar energy is a huge player in the journey to net zero - and it turns out that Great Britain is an excellent place to deploy this technology! There’s far more than meets the eye to this often seemingly passive energy producer. In this episode Ross Grier (Managing Director at NextEnergy Capitol) chats to Quentin about the following topics:Ross’s story and an overview of NextEnergy Capital and what they do.How solar markets work and a look into investments.Insight into the problems solar technologies face and these are being tackled to make solar as efficient as possible.The importance of ensuring solar ROC’s are accurately green.How NextEnergy is combining a 50MW battery with its new solar park and retrofitting existing sites to include storage.And of course, how NextEnergy fits into this.The NextEnergy Group intends to actively participate in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions through the development, operation and financing of renewable energy infrastructure assets. For more information on what they do, head to: nextenergycapital.comFind Ross on LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/in/rossgrierModo’s all-in-one Asset Success Platform provides data, research and benchmarking tools to help you get the most out of your energy storage assets. To find out how we can help you build the future energy system, check out: https://modo.energy/To keep up with all of our latest Insights, follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/modo-energy/Find us on Instagram: @modo_energy

Tech companies form a vital component in the future energy industry. What does it take to ensure they are effectively helping to solve the problems the energy industry faces and what makes one successful from a business perspective? In this episode, Peter Bance (CEO & Founder at Origami Energy) joins Quentin in conversation. They discuss:Peter’s story and the journey of Origami Energy.Differences in running a public vs private company - from someone who has done both.The importance of staying agile in business. How changing direction is vital in survival.What lies ahead for tech companies in the future energy system?And of course - Origami’s place in all of this.Origami are helping to build a green energy world, powered by smart technology. For more information on what they do, head to: origamienergy.comFind Peter on LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/in/peter-bance-08a9095Modo’s all-in-one Asset Success Platform provides data, research and benchmarking tools to help you get the most out of your energy storage assets. To find out how we can help you build the future energy system, check out: https://modo.energy/To keep up with all of our latest Insights, follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/modo-energy/

Lithium-ion batteries are the dominant technology when it comes to grid-scale battery energy storage systems. However - like any other technology - it brings with it a particular set of risks. Fire suppression is an integral part of building a safe and successful battery energy storage asset. In this episode, Quentin talks to Ian Bartle (CEO, Nobel Fire Systems). They discuss:What sets a battery fires apart from other fires.Thermal runaway, why it occurs, and how detection is integral in preventing catastrophe.The different methods used in successful fire suppression for a battery energy storage system (and the costs involved).Why proper risk assessment is vital when working alongside insurers to protect an asset.And, of course, where Nobel Fire Systems fits into all of this.Nobel are leaders in fire suppression in special risk environments. To find out more about what they do, head along to: https://nobel-fire-systems.com/For BESS fire protection head to their BESS fire protection pagehttps://nobel-fire-systems.com/industry-sectors/renewable-energy/bess/Find Ian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-bartle-76979514Mentioned in the show: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)NFPA855: “Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems” https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=855Underwriters Laboratories (UL)UL9540A: “Test Method for Evaluating Thermal Runaway Fire Propagation in Battery Energy Storage Systems” https://www.ul.com/services/ul-9540a-test-methodModo is an all-in-one Asset Success (AS) platform provides data, research and benchmarking tools to help you get the most out of your energy storage assets. To find out how we can help you build the future energy system, check out: https://modo.energy/To keep up with all of our latest Insights, follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/modo-energy/

Batteries are pretty cool inventions! And we’re only scratching the surface of what they’re capable of. They have a multitude of applications - in energy storage and beyond. On today’s episode, Marek Kubik (Managing Director, Fluence) joins Quentin to discuss everything you need to know about batteries. Their conversation covers:The flexible characteristics of different cell chemistries.Current supply chain issues and limitations in transporting batteries.The pros and cons of different battery types, and their suitability for longer-duration storage.How the emerging Irish battery energy storage market compares to Great Britain’s.And, of course, where Fluence fits into all of this.Fluence is a global leader in energy storage and digital applications, for renewables and storage. For more information on Fluence, visit: https://fluenceenergy.com/Marek is a cleantech entrepreneur, energy industry thought leader, TEDx speaker, and technology futurist. Find him on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mlkubikTo find out more about the state of play for battery energy storage in Ireland, make sure to read Modo’s new report on the subject. You can find it on Phase, our new media network dedicated to energy markets: https://platform.modo.energy/phaseModo is a leading voice in the world of battery energy storage. We provide transparency around BESS revenues, as well as unique research and analysis to help you get to grips with energy markets. To find out how we can help you build the future energy system, check out: https://modo.energy/To keep up with all of our latest Insights, follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/modo-energy/