Nicklas Bäcker
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Ingrid Capacity, one of the fastest-growing battery storage platforms in Northern Europe. He brings strategic insight into project development, market entry, and the role of storage in accelerating electrification across Europe.
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May 27, 2025 • 39min
Grid-Scale Batteries in a Hydro Heavy Grid with Nicklas Bäcker (CSO @ Ingrid Capacity)
Nicklas Bäcker, Co-Founder and CSO of Ingrid Capacity, sheds light on the underappreciated Nordic energy markets. He explains why these regions were once overlooked due to stable hydro-dominance but are now embracing battery storage for grid flexibility. Declining costs and increasing volatility are making battery investments more viable. Bäcker discusses the synergy between batteries and hydropower and explores innovative revenue opportunities in Sweden's evolving energy landscape, all while tackling challenges faced by the nuclear sector.
May 27, 2025 • 39min
Grid-Scale Batteries in a Hydro Heavy Grid with Nicklas Bäcker (CSO @ Ingrid Capacity)
Nicklas Bäcker, Chief Strategy Officer at Ingrid Capacity, discusses the emerging role of grid-scale batteries in the Nordic energy landscape. He explains why these markets were initially overlooked due to their hydro dominance and how shifting economics are changing that. With more than €250 million raised for battery capacity, Bäcker highlights the significance of cross-border optimization and evolving market signals. He emphasizes the need for flexibility and collaboration between batteries and hydropower to create a sustainable energy future in Sweden and Finland.
