Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy’s unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchRenewable build-out is accelerating, driven by record levels of solar deployment and shifting system needs. But as generation scales, the system’s ability to manage volatility isn’t keeping pace. Markets across the globe are experiencing deeper price swings, more frequent negative prices, and growing operational complexity all pointing to one issue: the flexibility gap.In this episode of Transmission, Dario Hernandez, Head of Energy Storage at NextEnergy Capital, breaks down why flexibility has become the defining challenge for the energy transition. Over the conversation, Dario explores how storage, co-located solar-plus-storage projects, and smarter market design are essential to maintaining system stability as renewable penetration rises. He explains what’s driving volatility, where markets are falling behind, and why places like Europe are entering a crucial phase that will determine the long-term resilience of its power system. The discussion unpacks how investors, operators, and policymakers can close the flexibility gap and unlock the value needed to support a high-renewables future.Key topic covered include:- How Europe’s rapid solar growth is outpacing the flexibility needed to stabilise the grid.- Why market volatility is making fast-response flexibility more valuable than ever.- How outdated market designs and regulatory frameworks are slowing investment in flexibility.- The role battery storage will play in managing solar-driven price swings and balancing the system.- What reform is needed to accelerate flexibility deployment and close the system gap.About our guest:Dario Hernandez is Head of Energy Storage at NextEnergy Capital where he focuses on power markets, flexibility, and the role of storage in supporting the energy transition. NextEnergy Capital is a leading international investment and asset management platform specialising in solar and renewables infrastructure. Learn more on their website: https://www.nextenergycapital.com/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.
Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy’s unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchRenewable build-out is accelerating, driven by record levels of solar deployment and shifting system needs. But as generation scales, the system’s ability to manage volatility isn’t keeping pace. Markets across the globe are experiencing deeper price swings, more frequent negative prices, and growing operational complexity all pointing to one issue: the flexibility gap.In this episode of Transmission, Dario Hernandez, Head of Energy Storage at NextEnergy Capital, breaks down why flexibility has become the defining challenge for the energy transition. Over the conversation, Dario explores how storage, co-located solar-plus-storage projects, and smarter market design are essential to maintaining system stability as renewable penetration rises. He explains what’s driving volatility, where markets are falling behind, and why places like Europe are entering a crucial phase that will determine the long-term resilience of its power system. The discussion unpacks how investors, operators, and policymakers can close the flexibility gap and unlock the value needed to support a high-renewables future.Key topic covered include:- How Europe’s rapid solar growth is outpacing the flexibility needed to stabilise the grid.- Why market volatility is making fast-response flexibility more valuable than ever.- How outdated market designs and regulatory frameworks are slowing investment in flexibility.- The role battery storage will play in managing solar-driven price swings and balancing the system.- What reform is needed to accelerate flexibility deployment and close the system gap.About our guest:Dario Hernandez is Head of Energy Storage at NextEnergy Capital where he focuses on power markets, flexibility, and the role of storage in supporting the energy transition. NextEnergy Capital is a leading international investment and asset management platform specialising in solar and renewables infrastructure. Learn more on their website: https://www.nextenergycapital.com/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.
Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy’s unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchFor many households in the UK, the effects of the energy transition doesn’t yet feel fair, affordable, or accessible. As the UK moves towards a smarter, cleaner power system, big questions remain about who benefits, who pays, and how to ensure consumers are supported rather than left behind. The success of the transition will depend not just on technology and investment, but on designing a system that works for real people as well as for industry.In this episode of Transmission, Dhara Vyas, CEO of EnergyUK explores what it truly means to build a people-centred energy system. Over the conversation, Dhara unpacks how policy, pricing, and consumer engagement must evolve to ensure households can participate in, and benefit from, the shift to net zero. The discussion brings clarity to one of the transition’s biggest challenges: making the energy system work for everyone.Key topics covered:• Why fairness and affordability must be central to the energy transition - not an afterthought.• How households can meaningfully participate in a smarter, low-carbon system.• The policies and market reforms needed to protect consumers while enabling industrial investment.• Why better communication, engagement, and trust are essential for system change.• How to build an energy system that supports both households and industry as the UK moves toward net zero.About our guestDhara Vyas is Chief Executive Officer of EnergyUK and is an experienced energy policy and consumer engagement leader focused on building a fair, affordable, and inclusive energy system. She has worked across industry, policy, and advocacy organisations to shape how the UK transitions to a low-carbon future that works for everyone. Check out https://www.energy-uk.org.uk/ for more informationAbout Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.
Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy’s unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchFor many households in the UK, the effects of the energy transition doesn’t yet feel fair, affordable, or accessible. As the UK moves towards a smarter, cleaner power system, big questions remain about who benefits, who pays, and how to ensure consumers are supported rather than left behind. The success of the transition will depend not just on technology and investment, but on designing a system that works for real people as well as for industry.In this episode of Transmission, Dhara Vyas, CEO of EnergyUK explores what it truly means to build a people-centred energy system. Over the conversation, Dhara unpacks how policy, pricing, and consumer engagement must evolve to ensure households can participate in, and benefit from, the shift to net zero. The discussion brings clarity to one of the transition’s biggest challenges: making the energy system work for everyone.Key topics covered:• Why fairness and affordability must be central to the energy transition - not an afterthought.• How households can meaningfully participate in a smarter, low-carbon system.• The policies and market reforms needed to protect consumers while enabling industrial investment.• Why better communication, engagement, and trust are essential for system change.• How to build an energy system that supports both households and industry as the UK moves toward net zero.About our guestDhara Vyas is Chief Executive Officer of EnergyUK and is an experienced energy policy and consumer engagement leader focused on building a fair, affordable, and inclusive energy system. She has worked across industry, policy, and advocacy organisations to shape how the UK transitions to a low-carbon future that works for everyoneAbout Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.
Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy’s unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchBattery storage has moved from a niche technology to a cornerstone of modern power systems. But as the sector scales, investors face a new challenge: managing complexity across different markets, regulations, and revenue models. Building a global storage portfolio means balancing opportunity with risk and understanding how policy, pricing, and performance differ by region.In this episode of Transmission, Alicja Kowalewska-Montfort, Principal (Technical / Energy Storage) at Gore Street Capital breaks down how investors are approaching the next phase of storage growth. Over the conversation Alicja explores how the company approaches battery investment across Gore Street’s global portfolio. She explains what makes the markets unique, how diversification supports resilience, and why operational discipline is critical to long-term value. The conversation explores how investors are turning storage from a promising technology into a bankable global asset class.Key points covered:• Why financing energy storage remains complex despite growing demand.• The challenges of building and managing assets across multiple markets.• What makes battery projects bankable in different regulatory environments.• How policy, market reform, and merchant exposure shape investment decisions.• What needs to change to scale storage as a core part of the power system.About our guest:Alicja Kowalewska-Montfort is a Principal (Technical / Energy Storage) at Gore Street Capital where she focuses on technical diligence and portfolio optimisation for grid-scale batteries. Gore Street Capital is a private equity investment manager focusing on renewable energy. For more information head to their website. About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.
Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy’s unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchFrom ERCOT to CAISO, MISO to PJM, regional differences are defining how clean energy assets are built, operated, and financed. Prices, policy, and technology are moving at different speeds and for developers and investors, keeping track of what matters most has never been more important.In this episode of Transmission, Brandt Vermillion & Pete Berini break down what’s driving change across US energy markets in 2025. They explore how policy reforms, flexibility signals, and battery economics vary by region, and what this means for those building the next generation of clean energy assets. The conversation dives into the fundamentals shaping storage revenues, market volatility, and how transparency can help investors make smarter, faster decisions in an increasingly complex landscape.Key points covered:•Changes to federal policy and how it has impacted renewables and BESS build out.•Trends in system durations across different markets.•How storage economics and flexibility markets are evolving.•Why transparency and data-driven insight matter more than ever.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.
Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy’s unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchFrom ERCOT to CAISO, MISO to PJM, regional differences are defining how clean energy assets are built, operated, and financed. Prices, policy, and technology are moving at different speeds and for developers and investors, keeping track of what matters most has never been more important.In this episode of Transmission, Brandt Vermillion & Pete Berini break down what’s driving change across US energy markets in 2025. They explore how policy reforms, flexibility signals, and battery economics vary by region, and what this means for those building the next generation of clean energy assets. The conversation dives into the fundamentals shaping storage revenues, market volatility, and how transparency can help investors make smarter, faster decisions in an increasingly complex landscape.Key points covered:•Changes to federal policy and how it has impacted renewables and BESS build out.•Trends in system durations across different markets.•How storage economics and flexibility markets are evolving.•Why transparency and data-driven insight matter more than ever.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.
As Great Britain connects its largest battery to the grid, the spotlight isn’t just on the technology - it’s also on the execution. Delivering storage at this scale requires coordination across engineering, operations, and markets. From grid connection challenges to day-to-day performance, success depends on much more than megawatts and megawatt-hours — it’s about precision, planning, and people.In this episode of Transmission, Lisa MacKay, Chief Operations Officer at Fidra Energy, shares what it takes to bring the UK’s biggest battery project from construction to operation. We explore the real challenges behind delivering large-scale storage - from managing contractors and timelines to optimising assets once they’re online, and what lessons this project offers for the future of flexibility and reliability in the power system.What it takes to build and operate Great Britain’s largest battery.The biggest challenges of scaling storage - from grid connection to commissioning.How operational decisions impact commercial performance.Lessons learned from running large-scale flexibility assets.What GB’s biggest battery means for the wider energy transition.About our guestLisa MacKay is the Chief Operations Officer at Fidra Energy, where she leads operations and organisational strategy across a growing renewable portfolio. With experience spanning development, trading, and leadership, she focuses on building resilient teams and scalable processes that support growth in a dynamic energy market. For more information on Fidra Energy, head to their website. https://fidraenergy.com/About Modo Energy:Modo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.
Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy’s unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchThe Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) changed everything for clean energy in the US. It unlocked hundreds of billions in incentives for renewables, storage, and manufacturing, sparking a wave of investment and development. Now with the introduction of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ (OBBBA) new parameters are setting the stage for further shifts across the energy landscape. But while this new legislation has turbocharged existing projects, it’s also added complexity. Developers and investors are navigating evolving tax guidance, new compliance requirements, and ongoing uncertainty about how quickly capital can move into clean energy. So, what’s really changed and what does it mean for the future of project finance in the US?In this episode of Transmission, Alejandro de Diego speaks with Keith Martin, Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, about how US policy is reshaping energy markets from the ground up. Together, they unpack how tax credits are structured and traded, what’s slowing the flow of capital into clean energy, and why long-term success will depend on clarity, consistency, and political follow-through.Key topics covered: • How US clean energy policy changed under the IRA and continues to develop under the OBBBA.• How transferability is changing the way tax credits are financed.• The role of tax equity in bringing large-scale renewable projects to life.• What developers and investors need to know about new guidance and compliance.• The risks and opportunities shaping the next phase of the US energy transition.About our guest:Keith Martin is a transactional lawyer and energy policy expert and partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, advising many of the world’s largest renewable energy investors and developers. With decades of experience at the intersection of law, finance, and policy, he offers deep insight into how landmark legislation is shaping the future of the US energy transition.About Modo Energy:Modo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.
Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy’s unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchFlexible and hybrid energy projects are essential for a resilient, decarbonised grid but they’re still the hardest to finance. Investors know flexibility has value, yet traditional project finance models can’t capture it, leaving critical projects stuck before they start.In this episode of Transmission, Roberto Castiglioni and Helena Anderson from Ikigai Capital explain why today’s financing structures are failing to meet the needs of the modern grid. We explore why flexibility projects are so difficult to bank, what investors are missing when it comes to valuing hybrid assets, and how smarter financial modelling could unlock the next wave of storage, co-location, and system optimisation.Key topics covered:- Why flexibility and hybrid projects remain underfunded despite strong system need- The revenue and risk barriers stopping co-located assets from reaching financial close- How project finance must evolve to reflect system value, not just generation- The role of regulation and market signals in de-risking investment- What collaboration between developers, investors, and system operators could look likeAbout our guests:Roberto Castiglioni and Helena Anderson are co-founders of Ikigai Group, an investment and advisory firm bridging the gap between capital and the energy transition. They specialise in developing and financing complex projects that combine renewables, storage, and flexibility solutions to create smarter, more resilient energy systems.For more information, head to the Ikigai website. https://www.ikigai-capital.co.uk/About Modo Energy:Modo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.
Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy’s unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchFlexible and hybrid energy projects are essential for a resilient, decarbonised grid but they’re still the hardest to finance. Investors know flexibility has value, yet traditional project finance models can’t capture it, leaving critical projects stuck before they start.In this episode of Transmission, Roberto Castiglioni and Helena Anderson from Ikigai Capital explain why today’s financing structures are failing to meet the needs of the modern grid. We explore why flexibility projects are so difficult to bank, what investors are missing when it comes to valuing hybrid assets, and how smarter financial modelling could unlock the next wave of storage, co-location, and system optimisation.Key topics covered:- Why flexibility and hybrid projects remain underfunded despite strong system need- The revenue and risk barriers stopping co-located assets from reaching financial close- How project finance must evolve to reflect system value, not just generation- The role of regulation and market signals in de-risking investment- What collaboration between developers, investors, and system operators could look likeAbout our guests:Roberto Castiglioni and Helena Anderson are co-founders of Ikigai Group, an investment and advisory firm bridging the gap between capital and the energy transition. They specialise in developing and financing complex projects that combine renewables, storage, and flexibility solutions to create smarter, more resilient energy systems.For more information, head to the Ikigai website. https://www.ikigai-capital.co.uk/About Modo Energy:Modo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.
Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy’s unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchThe US energy market is complex, fragmented, heavily regulated, and dominated by legacy systems that make innovation difficult. Yet in that complexity lies opportunity. As the energy transition accelerates, retailers are rethinking what it means to serve customers and how technology can deliver cleaner, smarter, and more affordable power at scale.In this episode of Transmission, Quentin is joined by Nick Chaset, CEO of Octopus Energy US, about how the company is bringing its UK model stateside and what it takes to adapt it to the realities of the American market. We explore how Octopus is using technology to create customer-centric energy products, how flexibility can unlock system-wide efficiency, and why retail innovation might be the key to accelerating decarbonisation.• Why legacy retail models are holding back customer innovation in energy•The barriers and opportunities of transforming complex electricity markets• How flexible tariffs and technology can empower consumers to shape demand•The role of digital platforms in building smarter, more dynamic energy systems• What the US can learn from global examples of customer-led decarbonisationAbout our guestNick Chaset is CEO of Octopus Energy US, leading the company’s expansion across North America. He focuses on scaling Octopus’s customer-centric energy model, leveraging the Kraken platform to deliver affordable, flexible, and sustainable power to millions of American consumers.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.
Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy’s unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchThe US energy market is complex, fragmented, heavily regulated, and dominated by legacy systems that make innovation difficult. Yet in that complexity lies opportunity. As the energy transition accelerates, retailers are rethinking what it means to serve customers and how technology can deliver cleaner, smarter, and more affordable power at scale.In this episode of Transmission, Quentin is joined by Nick Chaset, CEO of Octopus Energy US, about how the company is bringing its UK model stateside and what it takes to adapt it to the realities of the American market. We explore how Octopus is using technology to create customer-centric energy products, how flexibility can unlock system-wide efficiency, and why retail innovation might be the key to accelerating decarbonisation.• Why legacy retail models are holding back customer innovation in energy•The barriers and opportunities of transforming complex electricity markets• How flexible tariffs and technology can empower consumers to shape demand•The role of digital platforms in building smarter, more dynamic energy systems• What the US can learn from global examples of customer-led decarbonisationAbout our guestNick Chaset is CEO of Octopus Energy US, leading the company’s expansion across North America. He focuses on scaling Octopus’s customer-centric energy model, leveraging the Kraken platform to deliver affordable, flexible, and sustainable power to millions of American consumers. For more information on Octopus Energy US - head to their website. https://octopusenergy.com/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.
The grid was never designed for millions of distributed energy assets. Yet today, batteries, EVs, solar, and heat pumps are connecting faster than the network can reinforce - pushing grid capacity to its limits. The result? Growing connection queues, rising curtailment, and a system struggling to keep pace with electrification. So how do we move from a grid that reacts to constraints to one that actively manages them? DSOs are evolving and distribution-level flexibility matters now more than ever. What does it take to build market infrastructure that actually works for both system operators and flexibility providers?In this episode of Transmission, James Johnston - CEO of Piclo, returns to the show to discuss explore how local flexibility markets are being used to manage congestion today and what digitalisation really means for networks.Key topics covered: • Why grid constraints are the biggest threat to the energy transition.• How local flexibility markets are solving real congestion problems today.• The evolving role of DSOs and how they coordinate with TSOs.• What digitalisation means for system planning and grid visibility.• Lessons from live flexibility markets in the UK, Europe, and the US.About our guestJames Johnston is CEO and co-founder of Piclo, a flexibility marketplace used by network and system operators to procure flexibility from distributed energy resources. Through his work at Piclo, he is helping system operators manage congestion, reduce reinforcement costs, and accelerate the transition to a smarter, more flexible electricity system.For more information, head to the Piclo website. https://www.piclo.com/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.
The grid was never designed for millions of distributed energy assets. Yet today, batteries, EVs, solar, and heat pumps are connecting faster than the network can reinforce - pushing grid capacity to its limits. The result? Growing connection queues, rising curtailment, and a system struggling to keep pace with electrification. So how do we move from a grid that reacts to constraints to one that actively manages them? DSOs are evolving and distribution-level flexibility matters now more than ever. What does it take to build market infrastructure that actually works for both system operators and flexibility providers?In this episode of Transmission, James Johnston - CEO of Piclo, returns to the show to discuss explore how local flexibility markets are being used to manage congestion today and what digitalisation really means for networks.Key topics covered: • Why grid constraints are the biggest threat to the energy transition.• How local flexibility markets are solving real congestion problems today.• The evolving role of DSOs and how they coordinate with TSOs.• What digitalisation means for system planning and grid visibility.• Lessons from live flexibility markets in the UK, Europe, and the US.About our guestJames Johnston is CEO and co-founder of Piclo, a flexibility marketplace used by network and system operators to procure flexibility from distributed energy resources. Through his work at Piclo, he is helping system operators manage congestion, reduce reinforcement costs, and accelerate the transition to a smarter, more flexible electricity system.For more information, head to the Piclo website. https://www.piclo.com/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.
Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy’s unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchEnergy certificates were designed to support the growth of renewables but today they sit at the centre of a credibility problem. Many companies claim to run on 100% renewable energy, yet most certificates only match electricity consumption on a yearly basis. In reality, businesses may still rely on fossil power for much of the day while using certificates to appear green on paper.As pressure grows for transparency and real impact, the market is shifting. Granular energy certificates that track clean electricity hour by hour aim to close the gap between claims and reality. In this episode of Transmission, Killian Daly, Executive Director at EnergyTag joins Joe to explore how 24/7 clean power works, what it means for PPAs, storage, and energy procurement, and why companies like Google and Microsoft are already demanding hourly matching.Key topics covered:Why current energy certificates fail to reflect real clean energy useWhat granular certificates are and how they enable 24/7 matchingHow EnergyTag is defining global standards for hourly energy trackingWhy transparency is now essential to credible decarbonisation claimsWhat 24/7 procurement means for PPAs, storage, and system flexibilityAbout our guest: Killian Daly is Executive director at EnergyTag, a global initiative developing standards for granular energy certificates to accelerate the shift to 24/7 clean electricity. An independent non-profit, advocating for policy reform and enabling the next generation of clean electricity markets. For more information on what EnergyTag do - head to their website.About Modo Energy:Modo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.
Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy’s unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchEnergy certificates were designed to support the growth of renewables but today they sit at the centre of a credibility problem. Many companies claim to run on 100% renewable energy, yet most certificates only match electricity consumption on a yearly basis. In reality, businesses may still rely on fossil power for much of the day while using certificates to appear green on paper.As pressure grows for transparency and real impact, the market is shifting. Granular energy certificates that track clean electricity hour by hour aim to close the gap between claims and reality. In this episode of Transmission, Killian Daly, Executive Director at EnergyTag joins Joe to explore how 24/7 clean power works, what it means for PPAs, storage, and energy procurement, and why companies like Google and Microsoft are already demanding hourly matching.Key topics covered:Why current energy certificates fail to reflect real clean energy useWhat granular certificates are and how they enable 24/7 matchingHow EnergyTag is defining global standards for hourly energy trackingWhy transparency is now essential to credible decarbonisation claimsWhat 24/7 procurement means for PPAs, storage, and system flexibilityAbout our guest: Killian Daly is Executive director at EnergyTag, a global initiative developing standards for granular energy certificates to accelerate the shift to 24/7 clean electricity. An independent non-profit, advocating for policy reform and enabling the next generation of clean electricity markets. For more information on what EnergyTag do - head to their website.About Modo Energy:Modo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.
Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy’s unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchAs more renewable energy connects to the grid, one question keeps coming up: who carries the risk when the wind doesn’t blow, or prices crash? The future of clean power doesn’t just depend on building more generation, it hinges on whether markets can give investors price certainty and revenue stability.In this episode of Transmission, we explore how risk is traded, priced, and managed in modern power markets. We look at how hedging, PPAs, and virtual power contracts have evolved and why the clean energy transition needs smarter financial tools to scale. Lee Taylor, CEO of REsurety joins Quentin to share how market design, trading strategies, and better risk management can unlock new renewable investment when traditional PPAs fall short.Key topics covered include: • Why price volatility makes financing renewables harder and riskier.• The rise of virtual PPAs and hedging instruments in clean energy.• How merchant risk and cannibalisation impact renewable project value.• Why new financial products are essential for scaling renewables globally.• The future of power market design and investor confidence.About our guest: Lee Taylor is the founder and CEO of REsurety, a leader in energy risk management software and hedging solutions that help developers, investors, and offtakers manage revenue risk in power markets. For more information on REsurety, head to their website. https://resurety.com/Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy’s unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchAs more renewable energy connects to the grid, one question keeps coming up: who carries the risk when the wind doesn’t blow, or prices crash? The future of clean power doesn’t just depend on building more generation, it hinges on whether markets can give investors price certainty and revenue stability.In this episode of Transmission, we explore how risk is traded, priced, and managed in modern power markets. We look at how hedging, PPAs, and virtual power contracts have evolved and why the clean energy transition needs smarter financial tools to scale. Lee Taylor, CEO of REsurety joins Quentin to share how market design, trading strategies, and better risk management can unlock new renewable investment when traditional PPAs fall short.Key topics covered include: • Why price volatility makes financing renewables harder and riskier.• The rise of virtual PPAs and hedging instruments in clean energy.• How merchant risk and cannibalisation impact renewable project value.• Why new financial products are essential for scaling renewables globally.• The future of power market design and investor confidence.About our guest: Lee Taylor is the founder and CEO of REsurety, a leader in energy risk management software and hedging solutions that help developers, investors, and offtakers manage revenue risk in power markets. For more information on REsurety, head to their website https://resurety.com/About Modo Energy:Modo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.
Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy’s unmissable newsletter.Carbon markets promise a simple solution: buy a credit, offset an emission. But behind the scenes, things aren’t so straightforward. With credits treated like commodities but rarely verified with precision, buyers face a fundamental question: how do you prove the real impact of the carbon you’re paying for?In this conversation, Tommy Ricketts, co-founder and CEO of BeZero Carbon, unpacks why trust and transparency are the biggest challenges in voluntary carbon markets. He explains how ratings, methodologies, and science can bring confidence to an opaque system and why rigorous evaluation of carbon projects is essential if markets are to play a serious role in achieving net zero.• Why carbon credits function like commodities and why that’s a problem.•The challenge of proving impact in voluntary carbon markets.• How carbon ratings bring scientific evidence and confidence to credits.• The role of probability and risk in assessing climate impact.• Why transparency and trust are essential if carbon markets are to scale.About our guestTommy Ricketts is co-founder and CEO of BeZero Carbon, a global carbon ratings agency providing independent assessments of the quality and impact of carbon credits to help markets scale with integrity. For more information on BeZero Carbon, head to their website. About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.
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