Battery + Storage Podcast

In this episode, the hosts discuss the transformative effects of the Inflation Reduction Act on the energy storage sector, including the standalone storage investment tax credit and its implications for storage financing. They also explore new opportunities for tax-exempt owners and investors, transferability deals, the impact of the domestic content bonus, and trends in renewable energy and storage finance. Additionally, they discuss the potential impact of higher rates on the industry.

In this episode of the Battery + Storage Podcast, special guest host and Troutman Pepper Partner Dan Anziska is joined by Jay Bellows from U.S. battery company KORE Power, as well as Rick Pekala and Graeme Fraser-Bell from U.S. battery component company and equipment manufacturer ENTEK. Together, they discuss the world of battery manufacturing and domestication of the battery supply chain.Listen in as this energetic ensemble discusses the importance of domestic production, the role of separators in battery technology, and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on the industry. Our guests also highlight their companies' recent expansions and collaborations, and explore the future of the battery supply chain in the U.S. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this engaging discussion, Don Wright, Vice President of Engineering at Unico, shares his journey from Michigan to leading cutting-edge EV battery testing in Wisconsin. He emphasizes the critical role of battery testing in determining health and lifespan. Don explores the innovative concept of a DC microgrid for efficient testing and discusses second-life batteries' future potential. He also dives into the challenges of solid-state and semi-solid-state batteries, revealing insights into emerging technologies in the evolving EV landscape.

Join us as we power up a conversation with Dr. Matt Raiford and Dr. Alistair Davidson from the Consortium for Battery Innovation (CBI). In this episode, we shed light on the often overlooked, yet pivotal role of lead batteries in our everyday lives and their potential in revolutionizing energy storage. Discover the sustainability triumphs of lead batteries, their unique advantages in grid-scale applications, and the fascinating science behind their operation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, host Bill Derasmo is joined by George Koutsonicolis from SOLIC Capital Advisors, to discuss the growing global focus on energy storage, the role of battery storage in the renewable energy transition, and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on the sector. George also shares his insights into the challenges and trends in raising debt and equity in the storage sector, and the future of tax equity financing. The podcast also explores the differences in dealing with private-backed companies versus publicly traded ones, and the considerations for investing in hybrid resources, versus pure play storage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.