Battery + Storage Podcast

In this episode of the Battery + Storage Podcast, host Bill Derasmo speaks with Julia Souder, CEO of the Long Duration Energy Storage Council (LDESC). Julia shares her creative background in the energy sector, which has fueled her passion and commitment to advancing long-duration energy storage (LDES) and promoting renewable energy. The discussion covers the challenges and opportunities for LDES, highlighting California's leadership and initiatives, such as the California Public Utilities Commission's goal of achieving one gigawatt of LDES by 2030. Tune in to learn about the future of energy storage, the diverse technologies involved, and the importance of continued advocacy and policy support in achieving decarbonization goals.

In this episode of the Battery + Storage Podcast, host Bill Derasmo and co-host Josh Combs welcome Laurel Meeks, director of energy storage development at Duke Energy. Laurel leads a team of developers managing the strategy and project development of regulated microgrid and battery energy storage systems across Duke Energy's six states. The trio discusses Duke Energy's storage development strategy and approach across its service territories. Listen in to learn more about how Duke Energy is reimagining the grid of the future through smart, innovative energy storage investments.

In this episode of the Battery + Storage Podcast, host Bill Derasmo speaks with Alex Livingston, president of Joule Case. Alex shares his journey from studying mechanical engineering at the University of Idaho to co-founding Joule Case, a company specializing in the development of stackable battery systems. He explains that the idea for Joule Case was inspired by the limitations of electric vehicles, particularly regarding recharge time and range. The company's battery system, which Alex refers to as "digital fuel," is designed to be flexible and adaptable, and capable of functioning in a variety of applications, from powering a generator replacement to mobility and more advanced use cases. Listen in to learn more about Joule Case's battery technology and its impact on grid capacity.

In this episode, host Bill Derasmo chats with Laura Pagliarulo, the president of SolaREIT, a renewable energy real estate investment company. Laura shares her journey from environmental enthusiast to SolaREIT co-founder, and explains the often-overlooked importance of real estate financing in the sector. Listen in to discover the unique challenges developers face, from securing financing to managing interconnection risks and increasing costs, and how SolaREIT offers efficient solutions to these real estate issues.

In this episode of the Battery + Storage Podcast, host Bill Derasmo interviews Jason Burwen, the vice president of policy and strategy at GridStor. Leveraging his rich background in energy policy, Jason provides a unique perspective on the immense growth potential of the U.S. energy storage sector. He also weighs in on the hot issues facing the California ISO market.

In this episode of the Battery + Storage Podcast, host Bill Derasmo is joined by John Kem, president of American Battery Factory (ABF). They discuss how ABF is redefining the domestic supply chain landscape and reviving large-scale battery manufacturing in the U.S. John, a career army officer with a background in engineering and environmental studies, offers insights into ABF's lithium-ion phosphate battery cell chemistry, explaining why they are safer, more environmentally friendly, and more suitable than traditional lithium-ion batteries. Listen in as they chat about ABF's mission, manufacturing process, and the future of battery technology.

In this episode, host Bill Derasmo chats with EPC Power's Director of Grid Integration Jason Barmann. They discuss Jason's career transition from power generation to energy storage, the role and importance of inverters in energy storage systems, and the advantages of EPC Power being a U.S.-based inverter manufacturer. They also touch on their predictions for the future of the energy storage market, the importance of reliability, and the advantages of the emerging hydrogen market.

We are kicking off season five of the Troutman Pepper Battery + Storage Podcast with an electrifying discussion of the evolution of the battery storage sector with host Bill Derasmo and Dr. Kai-Philipp Kairies, CEO of ACCURE Battery Intelligence. They explore the amazing advances in battery analytics and diagnostic tools championed by ACCURE. As grid-scale storage grows in size and scope, the analytic tools brought to the table by ACCURE will only become more valuable to owners and operators of grid-scale installations.

In the latest episode of our Battery + Storage Podcast, returning guest host Dan Anziska is joined by MJ Chandilya, CEO of Storm Energia. MJ provides an in-depth look into Storm Energia's mission and operations, centered around the safe, secure, and economically efficient recycling of EV and other lithium-ion batteries.

Tune in as they discuss the unique approach of Storm Energia's eco-friendly mechanical process, compact facilities, and ambitious growth plans.

In this episode of the Troutman Pepper Battery + Storage Podcast, host Bill Derasmo is joined by Troutman Pepper Partners Anne Loomis and John Leonti to discuss the transformative effects of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on the energy storage sector. They delve into the standalone storage investment tax credit (ITC), its implications for the storage sector, and its role in revolutionizing storage financing. The trio also explores new opportunities for tax-exempt owners and investors, the rise of transferability deals, the impact of the domestic content bonus, and more.