
Battery + Storage Podcast
Troutman Pepper Locke Energy Partner Bill Derasmo talks with battery and storage experts from across the industry. The podcast shares the unique perspectives of industry veterans and thought leaders, exploring how they are deploying this new and exciting technology.
Latest episodes

May 31, 2023 • 28min
Unleashing the Potential of 3D-Printed Battery Technology With Arwed Niestroj of Sakuu
This week, Bill Derasmo and Sakuu Senior Vice President of E-Mobility and Product Arwed Niestroj discuss Sakuu's transformative 3D-printing battery technology that enables customers to manufacture batteries with less capital expenditure, footprint, waste, and energy.Listen in as we delve into this disruptive technology and how it's reshaping the landscape of energy storage and unlocking new opportunities for the energy industry.

May 9, 2023 • 43min
Nora Brownell: An In-Depth Conversation With the Former FERC Commissioner
Get ready to plug into the electrifying mind of Nora Brownell. This week, Bill sits down with the former FERC commissioner and current partner at Clean Energy Ventures to discuss everything FERC-land and beyond.Listen in as they chat about the current regulatory landscape, storage market trends, and the challenges impacting the energy industry, including grid capacity and the need for balance between energy customers and investors.

Mar 31, 2023 • 20min
Meeting the Demands for Battery-Grade Lithium With Dr. Saad Dara of Mangrove Lithium
With burgeoning EV sales, the transition to renewables, and IRA implementations, the need for battery-grade lithium is higher than ever. However, supply chain issues continue to slow down production, causing a major imbalance between supply and demand.This week, Bill Derasmo and Dr. Saad Dara discuss Mangrove Lithium's novel electrochemical refining process for producing battery-grade lithium, and how they turn overseas refining into a thing of the past.

Feb 24, 2023 • 25min
The Balancing Act of Battery Chemistry With George Kuo, Canadian Solar
Ready to geek out over exciting new battery chemistry? This week on the podcast, Bill talks all things residential storage with George Kuo, the senior director of products and solutions and product management at Canadian Solar.Learn how Canadian Solar and their subsidiaries transform the way homeowners consume and supply energy back to the grid, and how the IRA creates incentives for individual homeowners to add rooftop solar and storage.

Feb 17, 2023 • 19min
The New Generation of Batteries With Kunal Phalpher, Li-Metal Corporation
Major players in the battery space thrive on the "what's next" factor, but for years, the focus has only been on cathodes. To level up battery technologies, a major change to the anode side is electrifying the industry.When it comes to Li-Metal, new anode technologies are helping them forge the future of batteries. Listen in as President Kunal Phalpher breaks down how Li-Metal is improving the process and technology to produce the lithium anodes and lithium metal needed by next generation batteries.

Feb 7, 2023 • 33min
Think Zinc! The Energy Dense Alternative Replacing Lithium-Ion With Salient Energy Cofounder Ryan Brown
Our first episode of 2023 is here, and it's a heavy one. This week, Bill Derasmo talks with Forbes 30 Under 30 2022 winner and cofounder of Salient Energy, Ryan Brown. Tune in now to learn how Salient Energy uses zinc to create a safe, low-cost alternative to lithium-ion in the stationary space.

Nov 7, 2022 • 35min
The Intersectionality of Fermata Energy's Vehicle-to-Grid Technology With Founder and CEO David Slutzky
Can money be made off of parked cars? With vehicle-to-grid (V2X) technology, an EV can pay for itself. Even utilities can access V2X value streams if they're willing to embrace the change.From bidirectional technology to frequency regulation, join host Bill Derasmo and his guest Fermata Energy Founder and CEO David Slutzky as they discuss the ins and outs of Fermata's V2X technology and its impact on the auto and electric power industries.

Oct 31, 2022 • 24min
Remaining Innovative in the Battery Storage Space With Electrovaya CEO Dr. Raj Dasgupta
When you think about electric vehicles (EV), the first thing that comes to mind is the brand name vehicle out on the road. But batteries are being used for more than just everyday EVs — and Electrovaya is working to make them safer and longer lasting.Listen in as host Bill Derasmo and his guest Electrovaya CEO Dr. Raj Dasgupta discuss innovations in the EV space, from ceramic separators to electric industrial vehicles operating 24 hours a day inside of distribution centers for many Fortune 500 companies.

Oct 10, 2022 • 33min
EV Tech Series: The Inflation Reduction Act’s Impact on the Energy Industry With Judy Kwok and Marc Machlin
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is the most significant legislation related to climate change in U.S. history. With it comes significant tax implications for the clean energy industry, including renewables, storage, electric vehicles, and more.Join host Bill Derasmo and Troutman Pepper partners Judy Kwok and Marc Machlin as they break down the IRA and its effects across the energy sector.

Aug 22, 2022 • 20min
Electro-Extraction and the Future of E-Waste with Megan O’Connor, CEO and Co-founder of Nth Cycle
With the ever-increasing production of electric vehicles and our continued dependence on lithium-ion batteries, one key question persists: What happens when a battery reaches its end of life?In this episode, host Bill Derasmo and his guest Megan O'Connor, CEO and co-founder of Nth Cycle, discuss Nth Cycle's modular technology that solves major challenges for recyclers and provides a greener alternative to today's chemical processes.