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Mar 28, 2024 • 43min

REMA review with Wendel Hortop and Robyn Lucas (Modo Energy)

Energy market expert Wendel Hortop and renewable energy specialist Robyn Lucas discuss key takeaways from REMA, including zonal pricing, Contracts for Difference scheme adaptations, settlement period changes, Capacity Market reforms, and lithium-ion technologies role in long-duration energy storage.
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Mar 21, 2024 • 48min

Exploring Vehicle-to-Grid with Raphael Hollinger (CDO @ The Mobility House)

With gigawatts of storage joining the roads, how can electric vehicles make full use of their storage capacity to be flexible assets able to support the electricity grid? Vehicle-to-grid can act as mobile storage units, helping contribute to a stable grid system. So what is involved?In today’s episode, Raphael Hollinger, Chief Data Officer at The Mobility House, joins guest host Ed Porter to discuss vehicle-to-grid technology and the wider market across Europe. Over the conversation they discuss:‘Zero zero’ getting to a future of zero cost and zero emissions for electric vehicles.How vehicle-to-grid (V2G) enables an electric car to be a flexible asset to the grid.The opportunities that open up with increased market access and how to manage and build confidence in this movement. What other options are available to EV batteries - a look at second life and even zero life. Some of the differences in markets across Germany, France and the UK. Mentioned in the episode: Mobilize selects The Mobility House for their Vehicle-To-Grid serviceYou can also find more info about the launch of the Renault 5 here (LinkedIn post by Mobilize) or here (Mobilize website).About our guestThe Mobility House are focused on creating climate-neutral mobility, reducing costs by integrating e-vehicles into the energy market, driving a vision of a sustainable future for all. They provide products across numerous industries including logistic fleets, electric buses, charge point operators, car manufacturers and energy suppliers. For more information on what The Mobility House 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 financiers 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 and ERCOT.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. 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. Check out The Energy Academy, our video series of bite-sized chunks explaining how different energy systems work.
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Mar 14, 2024 • 42min

Energy Policy in ERCOT with Caitlin Smith (VP of Policy & Corporate Comms @ Jupiter Power)

Caitlin Smith, VP of Policy at Jupiter Power, discusses ERCOT's policy-making process. They explore changes in energy policy, ideologies, and battery storage services. The podcast delves into Jupiter Power's approach to policy changes in their markets, highlighting the evolution of ERCOT's energy policies and the role of storage technologies.
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Mar 7, 2024 • 32min

Batteries for hire with Peter Paul van Voorst tot Voorst (CEO & Co-Founder @ Skoon)

Discussion on how batteries can replace diesel generators in temporary demand areas. Skoon's marketplace connects clean energy suppliers with users. Use of mobile batteries for grid services. Skoon's growth journey and expansion plans. Battery rental durations and sizes. Future trends in mobile energy infrastructure and asset ownership.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 45min

How Bitcoin can support the grid with Jamie McAvity (CEO @ Cormint)

Exploring how Bitcoin mining in West Texas can support the grid by utilizing excess energy. Jamie McAvity discusses the business model of a bitcoin mining facility, the prevalence of negative pricing in Texas, and the relationship between Bitcoin mining and the power grid. The conversation also delves into the potential national security implications of Bitcoin mining in Texas.
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Feb 22, 2024 • 51min

Changing EV charging with Ian Johnston (CEO @ Osprey Charging)

With the projected surge in zero-emission vehicles reaching 80% of new car sales by 2030, the electric vehicle (EV) charging sector is experiencing rapid growth and transformation. While the physical infrastructure for charging is already being developed, there is a pressing need to analyze how business models will evolve, and how demand will change with increased EV adoption.In this weeks episode of Transmission, guest host Ed Porter is in the studio with CEO of Osprey Charging, Ian Johnston. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss: Common misconceptions surrounding electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.The business model underpinning EV charging operations.What the landscape of EV charging might look like over the next five years.Exploring the disparity in pricing between public and home charging, particularly with regard to standing charges.Potential shifts in demand as the adoption of EV technology continues to rise.About our guestOsprey is one of the largest and fastest-growing rapid electric vehicle charging networks in the UK. Playing a leading role in the electrification of transport using 100% renewable energy. With over on thousand charging stations across the UK, Osprey’s infrastructure aims to be reliable, simple to use and require no membership - to be truly open-access.For more information on what Osprey do, check out 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 and ERCOT.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.
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Feb 15, 2024 • 41min

Offsetting carbon with batteries with Emma Konet (Co-Founder & CTO @ Tierra Climate)

Despite their position in the world of renewables energy, some actions taken by batteries actually result in carbon emissions, but what if batteries could be more incentivized to make carbon negative actions and clean up the grid?Using carbon offsetting solutions to minimize carbon emissions is a key tool in reaching net zero. Strategic use of batteries in areas with high marginal carbon emissions means they can act as carbon avoidance offsets. In this episode, Quentin talks to Tierra Climate Co-founder and CTO, Emma Konet. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:The ‘four quadrants’ of carbon offsetting.The reality of the environmental impact of energy storage.How we can take carbon accounting a step further with locational marginal emission measuring.Battery operations and how Tierra is incentivizing emission-reducing behavior.and much, much more.Mentioned in the episodeWhite Paper: Charging towards net-zero About our guestTierra Climate provide carbon insights to aid developers in siting and operations as well as assist corporations and utilities in making more informed procurement decisions. They offer a new class of carbon offsets that can boost battery project revenues, help accelerate decarbonization and improve grid reliability. For more information on what they do - visit 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 and ERCOT.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.
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Feb 8, 2024 • 41min

Developing battery storage sites with Mark Wilson (CEO @ ILI Group)

Guest Mark Wilson, CEO @ ILI Group, discusses recent projects, site selection criteria, developer premiums, grid connections, and renewable energy projects. The podcast explores the challenges of developing successful battery storage projects, focusing on meticulous attention to detail and maximizing developer premiums for sites.
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Feb 1, 2024 • 33min

Bringing decentralized energy together with Caroline Bragg (Interim CEO @ the ADE)

Decentralized energy is key to creating an efficient and reliable energy system. The introduction of recent new legislation and code changes will impact decentralized players - particularly in how efficiently they can use flexibility. In this instalment of Transmission, Quentin talks to Caroline Bragg, Interim CEO at The Association for Decentralised Energy. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss: The Energy Act 2023 and how it impacts governance across the industry.How previously smaller, decentralized players have developed into significant structural participants in the system.The pros and cons The ADE foresees with locational marginal pricing. P415 and how it will allow wider access to the wholesale market.And much, much more. About our guest Caroline Bragg is interim CEO of the Association for Decentralised Energy (The ADE), the leading trade association for decentralised energy. Representing over 130 parties across industrial, commercial and public sectors. The ADE is bringing energy together to advocate on the priorities for the UK in achieving net zero. To find out more about what the ADE does, visit 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 and ERCOT.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.
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Jan 25, 2024 • 40min

Modo Selects: Investing in a green future with Ben Guest (Managing Director at Gresham House New Energy)

As the shape of the battery energy storage landscape evolves, so do markets and the opportunities for strategic investment.Today we are revisiting and episode from April 2022 with Ben Guest - Managing Director and Lead Fund Manager at Gresham House New Energy. Ben has helped shape the BESS landscape in Great Britain and oversees the largest BESS portfolio in Great Britain. Over the course of the conversation, Quentin and Ben discuss:The history and evolution of markets for batteries in Great Britain.Which elements of the battery energy storage model are most mature (and which are lagging behind).Why floor price contracts don’t make sense from an investment point of view.The increasing complexity of specialist BESS optimisation.and much, much more.About our guestGresham House is a specialist asset manager, implementing alternative investment solutions to support a more sustainable future. Offering funds, direct investments and tailored investment opportunities across a range of differentiated and specialist asset classes. For more information 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 financiers 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 and ERCOT.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.

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