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Research conducted by National Grid indicates that the energy industry needs to recruit for 400,000 new and existing job roles to fulfil the UK’s net-zero goals. This encompasses everything from scientists and engineers to communications professionals and data specialists. What opportunities are opening up for young energy professionals entering the industry, or anyone joining from other sectors? Today’s episode explores stories from Saima Rasool & Sandy Kelly, both young professionals in the energy industry.Modo Analyst, Shaniyaa Holness-McKenzie hosts this episode. Over the course of the conversation, Shaniyaa, Sandy & Saima discuss:Saima and Sandy’s experiences in the industry and their career journeys.The types of opportunities that an energy career can open up. How environmental, social and governance (ESG) is a vital part in the bigger picture.How young professionals are part of the transformation of the energy industry. Their hopes for the future and what it will take to get there.Mentioned in the episode. Sign up to the YEP mailing list here. Explore TWOBILLIONSTRONG to see how you can get involved and check out their instagram.Building the Net Zero Energy Workforce Report from National Grid.Check out the YEP Forum: Guide to Jobs in Energy for more information of the range of careers available in the energy industry.For more on the things YEP has hosted and been involced with over 2023 - check out the YEP Forum Annual Report 2023POWERful Women - an initiative to create a gender-balanced, diverse and inclusive UK energy sector.TIDE taskforce - an initiative to improve inclusion and diversity across the energy sector.About our guestsThe Young Energy Professionals Forum is a community to promote the next generation of energy industry leaders, providing opportunities to meet, collaborate, develop and recognise success. YEP has over 2,000 members, representing over 350 organisationsTWOBILLIONSTRONG is a platform that exists to help Muslims around the world to join the conversation on climate injustice.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.If you are a young energy professional in search of more research or resources, our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. 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.

Historically, in the US, the role of the optimizer has been performed in-house, but as the build-out of battery energy storage accelerates, the opportunity for revenue across the various markets increases and the chance for specialized services such as optimizers becomes increasingly necessary. What differences are we seeing as optimizers operate in the different markets, and how is Habitat Energy thinking about ERCOT and beyond?In today’s episode, Mike Kirschner, US Managing Director at Habitat Energy, joins Quentin at Energy Storage US. Throughout the conversation they discuss:How optimizers are navigating the multiple markets across the USA. A look at the Qualifying scheduling entity (QSE).Why operators in ERCOT have historically undertaken optimisation in house, and how this mindset is changing.Expansion across the USA and the benefit of understanding the individual ISO’s and how habitat are approaching the markets. The state of co-located assets across the US. 20 mins ishMike's thoughts on whether there will always be a hybrid model of AI machine learning and human touch, or will AI dominate the optimization space.About our guestOperating across UK, USA and Australia, Habitat Energy’s mission is to get the best possible return on your investment, whether that’s a single battery, co-located renewable generation or a whole portfolio of assets across multiple locations. Providing fully integrated AI- enabled, end-to-end battery storage and renewable energy asset optimization services to help you to unlock the full value of your asset. 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 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.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.

With battery storage revenues averaging £27k per MW per year from November to February , a mixture of factors have contributed to the decline in battery revenues. What are some of the complexities surrounding the market dynamics in Great Britain, why have batteries seen such a decline, and what does the future look like?In today’s episode Quentin is in the studio with Modo Energy’s GB market lead - Wendel Hortop, Throughout the conversation, they discuss: Some of the factors contributing to the decrease in revenues over the winter period and the wider impact on the system.A look at the potential reasons for the drop in peak demand in the UK.The affect of interconnectors on prices.Opportunities and limitations for batteries in the balancing mechanism. What future changes could mean for batteries.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.

Recyclable, non-toxic, cost-effective, and abundantly available - zinc presents itself as a promising candidate for long-duration energy storage technology. Through the innovative process of dissolving zinc in a liquid electrolyte, e-Zinc, is pioneering advancements in this field, offering a carbon-neutral alternative. In today’s episode, Quentin Scrimshire is joined by Balakrishnan Iyer (Chief Commercial Officer at e-Zinc). Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:▶ How e-Zinc's proprietary energy storage system works.▶ What makes zinc storage unique from other technologies.▶ The type of applications zinc is particularly suited to.▶ Why zinc is so suitable for long-duration energy storage.About our Gueste-Zinc are a developer of a low-cost, flexible, and long-duration energy storage solution, harnesses the electrochemical technology of zinc. e-Zinc’s storage system retains 100% of its usable capacity throughout its lifetime. and each element has an existing recycling market or can be reused in subsequent systems. For more information on what e-Zinc 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 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.

The second Review of Energy Market Arrangements or REMA, has been released - so what are the key takeaways that have arisen in this round and how could these changes impact battery energy storage? In today’s episode, guest host Ed Porter is joined by Modo Energy’s Robyn Lucas and Wendel Hortop Over the conversation they discuss:The realities of zonal pricing for locational wholesale price signals.How the Contracts for Difference scheme could be adapted to support renewable energy growth whilst supporting system needs.Possible changes to settlement periods and how a more granular price signal would have a positive impact on batteries. Capacity Market reforms and why this is necessary for ensuring the secured capacity works in a net-zero future.Lithium-ion technologies role within the long-duration energy storage conversation. and much, much more.Mentioned in this episodeHow REMA is reinventing the markets with Ed Porter, Robyn Lucas and Alex DoneThe return of REMA: five takeaways from the second consultationReview of electricity market arrangements (REMA): second consultationAbout 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.

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.

ERCOT’s role in shaping Texas’s energy future relies on its framework of policy making, to ensure reliability, affordability, and sustainability across the state. With stakeholders ranging from utilities and generators to regulators and consumers, numerous voices are helping to shape policies that promote clean energy adoption while ensuring grid stability.In today’s episode, Quentin is talking to VP of Policy & Corporate Communications at Jupiter Power - Caitlin Smith about how descisions and policy is made in ERCOT. Over the conversation they, discuss: The process of policy and decision-making ERCOT. Policy frameworks and changes Caitlin has witnessed over her career and how these have changed the ERCOT landscape.The differences in ideology around energy policy and resource adequacy . Ancillary services for battery energy storage in ERCOTHow Jupiter power is thinking about policy changes, across their operational markets.Mentioned in the episodePodcast: Exploring ERCOT with Brandt VermillionPodcast: Part 2 Exploring ERCOT with Brandt VermillionPodcast: How Bitcoin can support the grid with Jamie McAvityMore information on the ERCOT working groups and subcommittees About our guestJupiter Power is an energy storage independent power producer, putting deep energy storage expertise, proven project execution capability, and significant capital to work to help make the energy transition a reality. 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 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.

The flexibility of batteries goes beyond their ability to be deployed at short notice. Their compact and scalable nature means they can be easily transported to areas of temporary demand. Where a diesel generator would traditionally be used - a battery take its place. Skoon are bridging the gap between owners of mobile clean energy sources and projects in need of temporary demand. In this episode Quentin talks to Skoon’s CEO, Peter Paul van Voorst tot Voorst. Over the conversation they discuss: How Skoon have addressed some of the key challenges that come with building a marketplace.The process of stimulating both sides of the marketplace to balance supply and demand.Why providing additional value points is a vital strategy to increase the value of the platform.The ways in which mobile batteries can support grid services during periods of congestion.and much, much more.About our guestSkoon is a marketplace, connecting users with suppliers of clean energy systems for temporary applications, such as construction sites and sports events, as a clean alternative to diesel generators by providing a rental platform, energy data tools, and grid flexibility options . For more information on what Skoon 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 and ERCOT.

In areas with high intermittent renewable energy sources, high rates of curtailment pose a significant challenge. In efforts to avoid this, different methods can be deployed. Battery storage is just one option for utilising excess energy, but in the right location, Bitcoin mining can be an alternative avenue to support grid resilience and capitalize on excess energy. What does the crossover of Bitcoin and energy storage look like at present, and in the future?In this episode, CEO at Cormint, Jamie McAvity, joins Quentin to discuss bitcoin mining and the intersections with the energy system. Over the conversation, they discuss:Why Fort Stockton, West Texas, is an ideal location for Bitcoin mining operations.An overview of a bitcoin mining facility and the business model.The prevalence of negative pricing in Texas and the reasons surrounding it.An overview of the Bitcoin mining community in ERCOT and it’s relationship with the power grid in Texas.and much, much moreAbout our guestCormint is a bitcoin mining facility located in Fort Stockton, West Texas, harnessing bitcoin-denominated debt to build the grid of the future. support reliable and renewable power grids. To find out more about what Cormint 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 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.

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.

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.

The role of developer plays a pivotal role in creating a successful asset. With planning, compliance and grid connections impacting the viability of the end product - battery storage asset development encompasses both innovation and environmental stewardship.What are developers thinking about when it comes to procuring and building renewable assets?In this episode, guest host Ed Porter chats to ILI group CEO, Mark Wilson. Over the course of the conversation, Ed and Mark discuss:Some of ILI’s recent projects and what goes into getting them to completion.What developers are looking for in potential sites - from physical characteristics to connection opportunities. Developer premiums, why they are in place and how they have changed over the years.The process of taking a site to market.Grid connections - reform, zombie projects and what happens if you want to retrofit a site?About our guest ILI Group operates across the energy storage, renewable energy and residential development markets, creating value across all three sectors. Overseeing multiple pumped hydro storage sites of national significance and bringing a 1.5GW pipeline of utility scale battery storage to development, ILI group are helping reduce CO2 emissions by focusing on building renewable energy projects.For more information on what ILI 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 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.

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.

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.

Handling over 90% of the Texas’s electric load, ERCOT uses various techniques which creates a unique environment for both supply and demand. In the second part of Exploring ERCOT , Quentin and Brandt take a deeper look at some of these.If you missed the first instalment - check it out here for insight into how the ERCOT control room works, the common and irresolvable constraints faced by the system, how Storm Uri affected the grid and what buildout looks like across the state going forward.Modo Energy’s ERCOT Market Lead, Brandt Vermillion is back in the studio with Quentin to discuss:Locational marginal pricing (LMPs) and what effect this has on the system. How congestion impacts buildout and prices across ERCOT. Large Flexible Loads, such as data centres and bitcoin mines - and how these are changing the shape of demand.An overview of ancillary services in ERCOT.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.

In our digital age of cloud-driven services, it can be easy to forget the vast amount of physical infrastructure required to build it, power it and keep it all online. The world needs materials, and we are only going to need more if we want to reach net zero, so what is the current state of supply chains, and how are economies across the globe taking on the challenges?In today’s episode, Quentin is joined by Richard Tite, Chief Investment Officer at TechMet and Ed Conway, Author and Broadcaster join Quentin for a look into the hugely intertwined web of industries that often go under the radar in in this for a holistic view of material supply chains. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:Drivers behind the changes being witnessed in the world's economy. The differences in attitude and approach to supply chains across the globe and how these might change in the future.Where we are seeing bottlenecks in the current supply chain process.Insight into the processing process of battery materials and the scale necessary to achieve targets.The solutions needed to meet the raw material requirements to electrify the world.Mentioned in the episodeMaterial World by Ed Conway About our guestsRichard Tite - Chief Investment Officer at TechMet. TechMet is focused on the raw material supply chain of the energy transition, specifically lithium, nickel, cobalt, rare earths, tin, and vanadium. TechMet is a permanent capital vehicle investing across the whole technology metal value chain, and together with Mercuria, have created TechMet-Mercuria - a physical commodity trading platform focused on the battery metal and recycling supply chain. To find out more about TechMet, visit their website. Or connect with Richard on LinkedIn.Ed Conway - is an author and broadcaster. He is the Economics and Data Editor of Sky News and a regular columnist for The Times and Sunday Times. His latest book , Material World, covers ‘the six most crucial substances in human history, that took us from the Dark Ages to the present day’. To find out more about Ed’s work - visit his website or follow him on LinkedIn.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.

Traditionally required by high-demand consumers such as data centres or metal industries, power purchase agreements, or PPAs are used to secure an energy price over an agreed timeframe. But times are changing, and different types of businesses need PPAs. What does the market look like for these agreements in the future?In this episode, Quentin is joined by Luca Pedretti, COO and Co-Founder of Pexapark. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:What is a power purchase agreement and how do they work?Pexapark’s vision and the problems they are trying to solve.A look at emerging trends and changes happening to PPAs.The rise in shorter contracts and how this will open up the capacity able to be traded through PPAs.Luca’s contrarian views, from base load PPAs to shale gas.About our guestPexapark have supported over 25 GW of PPA transactions in Europe and the United States. Providing a solution for renewable energy investors and operators with tools that would support the entire process. For more information on what Pexapark 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.

Last year, Quentin and Alex sat down to share their thoughts on what might be in store for 2023. This year Wendel Hortop - Market Lead at Modo Energy joins Quentin to reflect on the predictions made last year and share some new ones for 2024. Over the course of the conversation, Quentin and Wendel discuss:A look at the buildout and deployment of BESS assets over the past year.Upcoming changes from the ESO set to affect batteries in 2024.The potential for a boom in the demand flexibility service.Possible industry wide changes - could we see consolidation across the sector?and much, much more.Related episodesPredictions for 2023 with Quentin and AlexThe deal with Demand Flexibility Service with Kieron StopforthAbout 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 Electric Reliability Council of Texas or (ERCOT) oversees the flow of electric power to the majority of Texas. Handling over 90% of the states electric load - there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes, and what is it like when things don’t go to plan.In this episode, Quentin sits down with Modo Energy’s ERCOT Market Lead - Brandt Vermillion. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:The differences between an ISO and RTO - and which one ERCOT falls into?Common and irresolvable constraints which the system faces.Storm Uri from the control room perspective and how it sparked change in buildout and deployment The current state of battery buildout in ERCOT What next for batteries, with the face of looming saturation of Ancillary ServicesAbout 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.

Having access to the information of your asset is vital when it comes to making operational decisions. With the correct data, it can significantly increase the profitability and lifespan of a battery. But how do you access this and turn the raw data into something usable and useful.In this episode, Quentin talks to Stephan Rohr, Founder and Co-CEO of TWAICE. Over the course of the conversation they discuss:The types of data needed to build a battery analytics platform.What the right data can show about an asset throughout its operations and where improvements can be made.State of charge parameters and how data can help get the most out of your asset whilst staying within safety limits.Why removing the barriers in order to access the information between different parties paramount.And much, much more.About our guestTWAICE are a battery software platform company, providing impactful, data-driven decisions using reliable insights from their AI-supported battery analytics platform allowing owners to speed up development by simulating battery behavior, eliminate risks with in-depth health, safety & warranty data and improve profitability, operations & lifetime. 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.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.