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Demand Flexibility Service is back again for the winter! November 1st 2022 saw the rollout of the new Demand Flexibility Service. Thousands of people have already taken part in it - but what is the reason for this service? How is it implemented and what are the results so far? In this instalment of our Modo Selects series, Ed chats to Kieron Stopforth - Origination Manager at Octopus Energy, to talk through the ins and outs of Demand Flexibility Service. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:What is Demand Flexibility Service? How does it work and why has it been implemented?What has the response been like so far?Will Demand Flexibility Service be here to stay? Looking at the future needs for services like this.Initial thoughts on what is working well and areas that could be improved.And of course, how Octopus Energy fits in to all of this.About our guestKieron works as an Origination Manager at Octopus Energy - an energy provider committed to 100% green energy, serving 3 million customers in the UK. Octopus are taking part in the new Demand Flexibility Service scheme, which was launched on 1st November 2022. To find out more about what they do, head to their website here.About ModoModo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that 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.

Chris McLeod, Head of Trading at Habitat Energy, discusses the main markets for batteries, the decision-making process for entering markets, and the changes in the energy market. They also talk about the role of optimizers, the volatility of electricity prices, and Habitat Energy's plans for expansion.

Johan du Plessis, Founder & CEO at Tepeo, discusses the electrification of heating and the technology behind Tepeo's Zero Emission Boiler. They also explore the differences in heating between the UK and the rest of the world, the hydrogen use case for domestic heating, and the potential viability of heat storage. The guest shares their company's goal of providing a low cost, low carbon solution for homeowners to heat their homes.

Lizzi Gold, Business Development Manager at RheEnergise, discusses the innovation of High-Density Hydro as a solution to traditional pumped hydro limitations. They explore the science behind the technology, challenges with high-density fluid, applicable project locations, and long duration storage. They also cover licensing plans, fundraising, and their preference for distributed projects.

Amit Gudka, Founder of Field, discusses the growing need for newbuild renewable infrastructure, investor appetite in a rapidly expanding market, learnings from building battery energy storage systems, the increasing demand for lithium, and Field's role in all of this.

Wendel Hortop, Markets Lead @ Modo Energy, discusses the size of GB battery fleet, differences in UK market, revenue generation by batteries, and the changing operations of batteries as more capacity comes online

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of developing a battery energy storage project looks like? From securing a grid connection to acquiring land - there’s a whole lot that goes on before a battery storage system can get up and running. For this instalment of our Modo Selects series, Quentin is joined by Andy Willis - Founder and CEO at Kona Energy, to talk through the ins and outs of developing a storage site. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:What developers are responsible for in the process of building a storage asset.Procuring land, taking into account both landowners and prospective asset owners.Applying for planning permissions and the obstacles faced in this process.The challenges of the current approval system for grid connections.And of course, how Kona Energy fits into all of this!About our guestKona Energy is one of the UK’s leading clean energy development companies, focused on developing grid-scale battery energy storage projects. Kona Energy are developing a 1000MW portfolio of large-scale energy storage projects across the UK. For more information on what they do - visit their site here.Connect with Andy on LinkedIn.About ModoModo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that 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 visualization, 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.

In our increasingly electrified world, we’ll rely on batteries more than ever - and to ensure they perform as well as possible and run safely - knowing as much as possible is integral. Accure are providing their customers with the data needed to make the most out of their battery assets.In today’s episode, Quentin chats to Dr. KP Kairies, CEO at Accure Battery Intelegence. Over the course of the conversation they discuss: A crash course on different cell chemistries, and the buying habits around them.A look at what's happening in raw material supply chains.KP’s views on what the future of cell chemistry might look like - in particular sodium ion.Why data is so valuable when it comes to battery performance and safety.And of course where Accure fits in to all of this.About our guestAccure provides data analytics solutions for safety, lifetime and performance management to support asset managers, battery operators, and innovation engineers. Managing millions of batteries around the world, spanning all relevant cell chemistries, form factors and use cases—from sports cars to stationary storage.For more information on what they do head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that 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 visualisation, 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.

Andrew Waranch and Nick Dazzo from Spearmint Energy discuss their unique business case as an end-to-end solution for battery energy storage. They touch upon challenges in the renewables sector, the impact of legislation, and geographical diversification across US markets. The podcast also explores Spearman's trading strategies, their goal of reaching a gigawatt of storage, and the benefits of vertical integration. Additionally, they dive into the effects of a recent law on the renewable energy industry and Europe's potential for carbon pricing and tax credits.

The road to decarbonization is multifaceted and deeply complex. Tackling one part of it opens up the floor to more questions new problems to solve. What is the current state of climate and where are we in the decarbonization pipeline?In today’s episode - Quentin speaks with Nathaniel Bullard - independant keynote speaker, board-level strategy facilitator, and climate-focused advisorOver the course of the conversation they discuss:Nat’s background and career - including giving away a 140 slide deck for free.Growth without emissions - can we lower primary energy usage while still maintaining growth?What does the state of renewables look like and a look at the levelized cost of different technologies.An overview of the framework for Nat’s ‘Three Ages of Decarbonisation’.Nat’s view on how we get to net-zero from here. Mentioned in the episodeDecarbonization: The long view, trends and transience, net zeroBig Oil’s Pullback From Clean Energy Matters Less Than You Might ThinkAbout our guestNat works independently as a keynote speaker, board-level strategy facilitator, and climate-focused advisor. He is a senior contributor to BloombergNEF and writes the Sparklines column for Bloomberg Green. To find out more about Nat - visit his website.About Modo EnergyModo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that 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 visualisation, 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.