Ed Porter

Ed Porter, Director of Insights for Europe at Modo Energy and host of the Transmission podcast, dives into the booming world of battery energy storage systems (BESS). He explains the role of grid-scale batteries in balancing energy supply and demand, and how they are replacing gas to reduce costs. Ed also discusses the significance of dynamic frequency response, challenges during winter's 'dunkelflaute,' and the implications of UK battery deployment compared to Texas. His expertise sheds light on the future of clean energy and career opportunities in this growing sector.