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.

By smoothing over unstable voltage waveforms - inertia is a fascinating and important part of the system. Being able to accurately measure inertia is becoming more and more important as we transition to renewable generation, which is changing the weight of inertia on the grid. For this instalment in our Modo Selects series we are revisiting this episode with Chris Kimmett - Chief Operations Officer at Reactive Technologies. He and Quentin talk about how utilising inertia is imperative to balance the system. During the course of the conversation, Chris and Quentin discuss:The definition of inertia and what processes are implemented to measure it.How the transition to greener energy production is impacting the amount of inertia on the grid and why measuring this is important.Other countries' grid design and an insight as to why they developed in that way.How being able to accurately measure inertia is important and what type of businesses benefit from being able to do so?The vision for Reactive Technologies and their role in all of this.About our GuestReactive Technologies are an innovative energy tech company, providing grid operators and renewable asset owners with market-leading and mission-critical technology solutions to accelerate the clean energy transition. To find out more about what they do head to their website here.About Modo Energy Modo 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.

When a battery can no longer effectively fulfil the role, it was first intended to - it doesn’t mean it's the end. Getting the most out of every stage of an asset's life stage is crucial in not only maximising the revenue it can generate whilst also lowering its environmental impact. Zenobē is working on some really cool endeavours to repurpose the batteries from their electric bus fleet and putting them to good use in new and exciting projects. Robert Long, Business Development Manager at Zenobē, joins Quentin for today’s episode. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:How Zenobē are taking older batteries and repurposing them in a new lease of life.Where these second-life batteries are being used and at what scale.Why having viable uses for end-of-life batteries is vital in maximising revenue potential and reducing environmental impact.Portable batteries or ‘Powerskids’ - Zenobē’s role in electrifying the set of the latest Fast & Furious film (starring Vin Lithium!), and other events.How batteries are helping solve gaps in usage data at temporary sites, enabling the most efficient use of both traditional and renewable generation.Mentioned in the episodeOur first episode featuring Zenobē - Business, buses and giving batteries a second life with Steven MeersmanAbout our guestZenobē provide end-to-end solutions for electric transport fleets, provide large-scale battery storage for deployment in the grid, as well as today’s focus of refurbishing end-of-life batteries for their second (and third and fourth) life - providing portable power or on-site static power to maximise clean energy usage.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 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.

Energy trading agreements come in all sorts of shapes and sizes - from simply priced physical and financial trading of energy products, to much more complex arrangements. Originators and traders need to understand market dynamics, potential risks and upsides, asset capabilities - and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.For this instalment of our Modo Selects series, we are revisiting this episode, in which Vishnu Aggarwal (Deputy VP of Origination and Renewables, SmartestEnergy) joins Quentin to talk about his experiences of renewable energy origination and trading. Over the course of their conversation, they discuss:The fascinating world of carbon markets and certifications - and how we can improve them.The ins and outs of energy trading, and an explanation of how different types of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) work.What Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs) are, and why they’re so controversial.The growing market for conscious suppliers. What does “100% renewable energy” look like for the end consumer? And how do we make it the norm?And, of course, SmartestEnergy’s role in all of this.About our guestProcuring renewable electricity is the most effective way to start the journey to net-zero. As a leading purchaser of independent generation, supplier of renewable electricity, and provider of demand response services, SmartestEnergy helps smart businesses achieve their energy goals. For more information on SmartestEnergy, head here.Alternatively, you can find Vishnu on LinkedIn 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 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.