Batteries for hire with Peter Paul van Voorst tot Voorst (CEO & Co-Founder @ Skoon)

The flexibility of batteries goes beyond their ability to be deployed at short notice. Their compact and scalable nature means they can be easily transported to areas of temporary demand. Where a diesel generator would traditionally be used - a battery take its place.

Skoon are bridging the gap between owners of mobile clean energy sources and projects in need of temporary demand. In this episode Quentin talks to Skoon’s CEO, Peter Paul van Voorst tot Voorst. Over the conversation they discuss:

• 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.