Given our increasing reliance on intermittent renewables, we need to build a more flexible system. In this episode, Piclo CEO and co-founder James Johnston joins Modo CEO Quentin in conversation to discuss the following topics:<ul><li>What flexibility means and why it matters.</li><li>How to build smart solutions for distribution network problems.</li><li>How local flexibility markets work.</li><li>Creating a more dynamic, flexible energy system.</li><li>And, of course, where Piclo fits into all of this.</li></ul>Piclo is the UK's leading independent marketplace enabling flexible energy systems. To find out more about what they do, head along to: https://piclo.energy/Find James on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jamesjohnston53/Phase by Modo is a media network dedicated to energy markets and energy storage in Great Britain. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast. To find out how Modo can help you build the future energy system, check out: https://modo.energy/To keep up with all of our latest Insights, follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/modo-energy/

Given our increasing reliance on intermittent renewables, we need to build a more flexible system. In this episode, Piclo CEO and co-founder James Johnston joins Modo CEO Quentin in conversation to discuss the following topics:What flexibility means and why it matters.How to build smart solutions for distribution network problems.How local flexibility markets work.Creating a more dynamic, flexible energy system.And, of course, where Piclo fits into all of this.Piclo is the UK's leading independent marketplace enabling flexible energy systems. To find out more about what they do, head along to: https://piclo.energy/ Find James on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jamesjohnston53/ Phase by Modo is a media network dedicated to energy markets and energy storage in Great Britain. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast. To find out how Modo can help you build the future energy system, check out: https://modo.energy/ To keep up with all of our latest Insights, follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/modo-energy/

05 - How local flexibility markets work with James Johnston (CEO @ Piclo)

Transmission is the podcast for energy professionals navigating the global shift to a low-carbon power system. Hosted by Ed Porter, Transmission goes deep on battery storage markets, power market dynamics, and the commercial forces shaping the energy transition - with the people at the centre of it.

Every week, we sit down with the CEOs, heads of trading desks, government advisors, policy architects, and leading practitioners driving change across the industry.

These are practitioner conversations - focused on how markets actually work, where the real opportunities and risks lie, and what the data is telling us.

We cover clean energy investing, capacity markets, balancing mechanism participation, and the evolving regulatory environment that shapes returns across geographies. Our coverage spans Great Britain, Germany, Spain, and the broader European energy transition, with regular episodes dedicated to the specific dynamics of each market.

Transmission tracks the inflection points that matter: when markets shift, where capital is flowing, and what experienced operators are doing next.

We also cover power markets more broadly - interconnectors, flexibility markets, grid infrastructure, and the trading strategies that sophisticated players use to extract value in increasingly complex systems.

Who listens:  Transmission is built for people who work in energy - analysts, investors, developers, traders, asset managers, and policy professionals at every stage of their careers.

If you're entering the industry or building your understanding of how battery storage and power markets actually work, Transmission is one of the fastest ways to get up to speed - directly from the people shaping them.

About Modo Energy: Transmission is produced by Modo Energy, a B2B SaaS platform that helps renewable energy companies, funds, utilities, and banks manage and value their energy assets. Specializing in batteries and provides data, analytics, and forecasting to help customers understand the financial performance of their energy assets.

The Modo Energy Terminal is the one-stop shop for teams trying to understand the commercial case for grid-scale battery energy storage - bringing together trusted indices, customizable benchmarks, independent revenue forecasts, in-depth written analysis, and much more.

Guided by the principles of transparency and usability, Modo Energy’s Terminal provides owners, operators, developers and financiers with a complete view of the landscape for storage - past, present, and future - so that users can make informed, bankable decisions about their assets.

Hundreds of organizations rely on Modo’s tools and insights to navigate market trends, optimize investment strategies, and stay ahead of industry shifts. As the storage space continues to evolve, Modo is leading the way - helping businesses unlock the full value of their assets and make smarter decisions in a net-zero future.

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Transmission is the podcast for energy professionals navigating the global shift to a low-carbon power system. Hosted by Ed Porter, Transmission goes deep on battery storage markets, power market dynamics, and the commercial forces shaping the energy transition - with the people at the centre of it. Every week, we sit down with the CEOs, heads of trading desks, government advisors, policy architects, and leading practitioners driving change across the industry. These are practitioner conversations - focused on how markets actually work, where the real opportunities and risks lie, and what the data is telling us. We cover clean energy investing, capacity markets, balancing mechanism participation, and the evolving regulatory environment that shapes returns across geographies. Our coverage spans Great Britain, Germany, Spain, and the broader European energy transition, with regular episodes dedicated to the specific dynamics of each market. Transmission tracks the inflection points that matter: when markets shift, where capital is flowing, and what experienced operators are doing next. We also cover power markets more broadly - interconnectors, flexibility markets, grid infrastructure, and the trading strategies that sophisticated players use to extract value in increasingly complex systems. Who listens: Transmission is built for people who work in energy - analysts, investors, developers, traders, asset managers, and policy professionals at every stage of their careers. If you're entering the industry or building your understanding of how battery storage and power markets actually work, Transmission is one of the fastest ways to get up to speed - directly from the people shaping them. About Modo Energy: Transmission is produced by Modo Energy, a B2B SaaS platform that helps renewable energy companies, funds, utilities, and banks manage and value their energy assets. Specializing in batteries and provides data, analytics, and forecasting to help customers understand the financial performance of their energy assets. The Modo Energy Terminal is the one-stop shop for teams trying to understand the commercial case for grid-scale battery energy storage - bringing together trusted indices, customizable benchmarks, independent revenue forecasts, in-depth written analysis, and much more. Guided by the principles of transparency and usability, Modo Energy’s Terminal provides owners, operators, developers and financiers with a complete view of the landscape for storage - past, present, and future - so that users can make informed, bankable decisions about their assets. Hundreds of organizations rely on Modo’s tools and insights to navigate market trends, optimize investment strategies, and stay ahead of industry shifts. As the storage space continues to evolve, Modo is leading the way - helping businesses unlock the full value of their assets and make smarter decisions in a net-zero future. Follow Transmission to get new episodes every Tuesday. If you find the show valuable, leaving a rating takes 30 seconds and makes a real difference in helping other energy professionals find us.

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