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In world of renewable energy certification, it can be hard to know if the energy you pay for is truly green. Good Energy is striving to change that, by providing 100% renewable electricity, playing a part in the mission to change the way REGOs are bought and sold and even paying customers for the power they generate.In today’s episode, guest host Ed Porter is joined by Director of Sales and Origination at Good Energy, Tom Parsons. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss: An introduction to Good Energy and it’s mission to provide 100% true renewable energy.REGO certificates and how Good Energy are pushing the boundaries of renewable certification matching.The opportunity avenues for customers to decarbonize their portfolio. How Good Energy’s Solar Savings initiative is enabling customers to be paid for their excess generationMentioned in episodePodcast - Granular Green Energy with Toby Ferenczi About our guestWith nearly 25 years of experience, Good Energy is helping customers fight climate change by providing 100% renewable power, solar panel installation, heat pumps and more. Whether it's buying renewable power or helping to generate it, Good Energy’s goal is to provide genuinely green power. For more information on what they do, head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo 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.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.

Providing long duration and the ability to run long term with no degradation and zero fire risks, vanadium flow batteries have characteristics that place them in a unique position in the storage lineup.In today's episode, guest host Tim Overton, CPO at Modo Energy, sits down to talk to Matt Harper, CCO at Invinity Energy Systems. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss: Vanadium flow batteries - how they work, and how they differ from other cell chemistries.The position of vanadium flow batteries in the market.How the development of technology is the driver in shaping markets.A look at some of the projects Invinity has recently worked on.The challenges that come with building increasingly larger assets. About our guestInvinity envisions a world powered by abundant clean electricity. Founded to build utility-grade energy storage that delivers renewable power on demand, Invinity Energy Systems was created through the 2020 merger of two leading flow battery providers: redT Energy and Avalon Battery. With a global presence, Invinity are able to partner with utilities, developers, engineering firms and businesses to address their energy storage needs. For more information on what they do, head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo 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.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.

Demand side response provides huge support in balancing Britain's electricity system. Flexitricity have been instrumental in shaping the service over the last two decades. Alastair Martin, Chief Strategy Officer at Flexitricity has seen monumental changes in the markets over his career and in this episode, Quentin and Alastair discuss:The history of demand side response and Flexitricity’s part in it.How Flexitricity are using grid-scale storage in their strategy.Mandatory Frequency Response and potential issues it causes for batteries wanting to enter the service. How being a Virtual Lead Party has changed the way balancing services work.Alastair’s thoughts for the future of the markets. Mentioned in the episodeAsset Spotlight: Larport farm Flexitricity Outlines Wish List For 2022 As The UK Builds Momentum Towards Its Net Zero Targets - by Alastair MartinAbout our guestFlexitricity are pioneers of demand side response, helping to reduce emissions, secure energy supplies, generate revenue for their customers and help all consumers across Britain to save money by providing a wide range of services. For more information about what they do, head over to their website.About Modo EnergyModo 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.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.

The Balancing Mechanism is the Electricity System Operator’s (or ‘ESO’s’) main tool to make sure that supply meets demand every second of the day. Whether you are new to the Balancing Mechanism or are looking to find out more about how the ESO navigates this complicated service - this episode provides a comprehensive look at the workings of the BM. Over the course of the conversation, guest host Ed Porter talks to ESO’s Head of Markets - Claire Dykta, discuss:An overview of the balancing mechanism, where it fits in the suite of available markets and how ESO manages the deployment of balancing mechanism units (BMUs).Insight into how the coming Open Balancing Platform (OBP) will make the scheduling and dispatch of assets more streamlined.How the fifteen-minute rule could change under coming updates.How ESO are ensuring route to market is fair in order to maintain confidence in the UK market for investors.Skip rates and what ESO is doing to clearly define them and reduce them where possible.Related ArticlesBehind the Balancing and Settlement Code with Aditi Tulpule (Elexon)Keeping the lights on with Faye Relton and Neil Morgans (National Grid ESO)About our guestESO is the the Electricity System Operator for Great Britain, making sure that Great Britain has the essential energy it needs by ensuring supply meets demand every second of every day. They are responsible for moving high voltage electricity from where it’s generated, through the energy system. For more information about what ESO do, head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo 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.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.

Renewable power is the future (and also the present) - but its buildout comes with plenty of challenges. From getting the public onside, to navigating policies and regulations, we’ve got a long way to go. To reach our goals, we’ll need a combination of technologies - some established, some developing and some still to be imagined. So, what do we need in order to build a brighter future?In this instalment of our Modo Selects series, we are revisiting an episode from September 2022 with Hannah Staab - at the time, Head of Advisory for Europe, now Head of Strategy at Natural Power. Over the course of their conversation, she and Quentin discuss:The ongoing developments in co-location and the rise in combined ‘energy parks’.Making the most of increasingly sought-after grid connections through co-location.The locational challenges of encouraging behind-the-meter renewable uptake. Where hydrogen might fit within the renewable technologies space, the business case for it and how CfDs could work.A look at attitudes toward on-shore wind in Britain and much more.About our guestNatural Power is an independent consultant and service provider solely working on green energy projects. Since 1995, they have worked towards creating a better environment for future generations and provided expert advice for over 3,500 projects to help their vision progress. To find out more about what they do, head to their site.About Modo EnergyModo 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.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.

Renewable power is the future (and also the present) - but its buildout comes with plenty of challenges. From getting the public onside, to navigating policies and regulations, we’ve got a long way to go. To reach our goals, we’ll need a combination of technologies - some established, some developing and some still to be imagined. So, what do we need in order to build a brighter future?In this instalment of our Modo Selects series, we are revisiting an episode from September 2022 with Hannah Staab - at the time, Head of Advisory for Europe, now Head of Strategy at Natural Power. Over the course of their conversation, she and Quentin discuss:The ongoing developments in co-location and the rise in combined ‘energy parks’.Making the most of increasingly sought-after grid connections through co-location.The locational challenges of encouraging behind-the-meter renewable uptake. Where hydrogen might fit within the renewable technologies space, the business case for it and how CfDs could work.A look at attitudes toward on-shore wind in Britain and much more.About our guestNatural Power is an independent consultant and service provider solely working on green energy projects. Since 1995, they have worked towards creating a better environment for future generations and provided expert advice for over 3,500 projects to help their vision progress. To find out more about what they do, head to their site. About Modo EnergyModo 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.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.

Accounting for 20 percent of global energy consumption, industrial heat is a massive area in need of decarbonization. Covering everything from pasteurisation to steel manufacturing, there are countless businesses that will need to step away from the current method of burning natural gas, in order to reach net zero goals. In this episode, Quentin chats to James MacNaghten - CEO at Caldera - about how this can be achieved and what Caldera is doing to be part of the change. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:The applications of industrial heat, how it has been achieved to date and types of things it is used for.A look into the simple yet effective technology that underpins Caldera’s product - using readily available and recyclable materials. How Caldera is delivering a cost-effective solution for industrial heat users.Why heat storage is necessary for filling gaps where lithium-ion storage is not the most optimal use case.James’ thoughts on decarbonising other areas of heat production. Mentioned in the episode A look at how the Caldera storage boiler is made.Calderas current funding round on crowdcube - capital at risk.About our guestCaldera is on a mission to make zero-carbon heat the norm by developing technologies that pave the way for a faster and smoother energy transition. Caldera’s systems can replace or supplement any industrial or commercial fossil fuel boiler. For businesses that need process heat, they provide the same energy storage benefit as batteries more affordably and can generate steam, hot water or air.For more information on what Caldera do - head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo 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 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.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.

Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (or REGOs) are certificates issued to generators of renewable electricity. Until recently they covered energy produced within a twelve-month period, but in 2022 a more complete and transparent hourly tracking system was introduced. In today’s episode, Quentin talks to Toby Ferenczi (Co-Founder & CEO at Granular Energy). Over the course of the conversation, they discussWhat it really means to have 100 percent green energy and why it's not as simple may first seem. Why a more granular certification system could prove a more reliable and beneficial market revenue for battery energy storage.How Granular Energy are helping businesses to provide a more accurate and transparent picture of where their electricity is coming from. How guarantee of origin rather than price is a better gauge of carbon. Mentioned in the episodeGranular Energy’s White paper with Nordpool and AFRY.Modo Energy article on the carbon benefit of batteries in Great Britain. Trading agreements for a brighter future with Vishnu Aggarwal Smartest Energy (SmartestEnergy).About our guestGranular Energy is a software provider that specialises in clean energy management solutions for utilities, energy managers, traders, and large energy buyers worldwide.Their platform streamlines existing certificate management processes, automates the allocation of certificates to end-consumers, and optimises sourcing and trading of certificate portfolios. To find out more about Granular Energy - head over to their site.About ModoModo 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 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.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.

Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (or REGOs) are certificates issued to generators of renewable electricity. Until recently they covered energy produced within a twelve-month period, but in 2022 a more complete and transparent hourly tracking system was introduced. In today’s episode, Quentin talks to Toby Ferenczi (Co-Founder & CEO at Granular Energy). Over the course of the conversation, they discussWhat it really means to have 100 percent green energy and why it's not as simple may first seem. Why a more granular certification system could prove a more reliable and beneficial market revenue for battery energy storage.How Granular Energy are helping businesses to provide a more accurate and transparent picture of where their electricity is coming from. How guarantee of origin rather than price is a better gauge of carbon. Mentioned in the episodeGranular Energy’s White paper with Nordpool and AFRY.Modo Energy article on the carbon benefit of batteries in Great Britain. Trading agreements for a brighter future with Vishnu Aggarwal Smartest Energy (SmartestEnergy).About our guestGranular Energy is a software provider that specialises in clean energy management solutions for utilities, energy managers, traders, and large energy buyers worldwide.Their platform streamlines existing certificate management processes, automates the allocation of certificates to end-consumers, and optimises sourcing and trading of certificate portfolios. To find out more about Granular Energy - head over to their site.About ModoModo 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 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.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.

Businesses grow and change all the time. Modo Energy is certainly not the same as it was when it first started out - or even a few months ago. Five years down the line Modo’s mission has become increasingly more refined and it is safe to say we have a clear vision of what we want to achieve. build the information architecture for the energy transition. In the same week as launching Modo Energy 2.0, the podcast has also undergone a transformation. In the first episode of Transmission, Co-Founders Quentin Scrimshire and Tim Overton sit down for a special episode. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:An overview of how the energy world has changed over the last 50 years and why data is vital to the future success of the energy transition Modo Energy’s strategy for being an integral part of that transformation, what it is aiming to achieve and where it is headed.The importance of user experience and listening to what your customers say (and don’t say!).Why culture really matters, especially when things go wrong.How highlighting what your mission is and pinpointing who your competitors really are - helps to focus goals.About ModoModo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place, ensuring owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.