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With an impressive amount of renewables buildout in the pipeline, the Dutch energy market has ambitious plans for a clean energy future. However, the country is facing significant challenges with huge amounts of grid congestion and high grid fees. A lack of subsidies for standalone storage projects means that the investment case for storage currently leans more toward the colocation of projects with generation.

What does the power system and the outlook for battery energy storage look like in The Netherlands? In this week’s episode, Rens Savenije, Business Lead System Integration for wind and solar at Ventolines, joins Quentin to discuss the Dutch energy market. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:

• Dutch power market dynamics, from peak demand in the Netherlands to interconnection with other countries.

• The rapid growth of solar energy in the Netherlands and the challenges posed by grid congestion.

• Current state of grid-scale battery projects in the Netherlands and the outlook for buildout.
• The impact of grid fees in the Netherlands and what this means for standalone battery projects.

• The potential for co-located projects with wind and solar to optimize grid connections.

• Investment opportunities for storage in the Dutch market.

Mentioned in the episode

LinkedIn posts from Rens on:

• Grid fees in The Netherlands
• Current projects and pipeline in The Netherlands.
• Projected pipeline for high voltage stand-alone projects.

About our guest

Ventolines is a Dutch company, striving for a world in which renewable energy projects are valuable for everyone. From cooperatives, community associations, investors, farmers, energy suppliers, governments or consumers, Ventolines develop, build and manage renewable energy projects as well as provide advisory on renewables. For more information on what Ventolines do, check out their website.

For more analysis and research from Rens - follow him on LinkedIn.

About Modo Energy

Modo Energy provides forecasts, benchmarking, 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.

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 battery energy storage systems work. For more information on virtual power plants, check out our written research.

As residential energy storage systems become more widespread, an exciting opportunity is emerging for homeowners: participating in energy markets and helping to stabilize the grid. But how can smaller home batteries combine forces to contribute during times of high demand? The answer lies in virtual power plants (VPPs). These interconnected networks of residential storage systems work together to provide energy back to the grid when needed. Not only do VPPs support grid stability, but they also create potential revenue streams for participating homeowners by compensating them for their stored energy.

Geoff Ferrell, Senior Vice President of Global C&I and VPP Project Business in the Americas at sonnen, Inc. joins Quentin for this week’s episode. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:

• sonnen’s role in pioneering residential energy storage and the company’s growth and market presence.
• Explanation of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) and their role in energy management.
• How VPP’s allow market participation, and where they allow batteries to engage.
• Why cell chemistry matters for a residential asset.
• The importance of metering and accurate energy data for market participation.

About our guest

Born of German Engineering and American ingenuity, sonnen products are designed to manage and store energy to increase the flexibility of our energy system and provide you with greater energy independence while enabling the energy future. Starting with individual systems that have evolved into a global network, sonnen are connecting connect people and technologies through their hardware, VPP products and more.

For more information on what sonnen do, head to their website.

About Modo Energy

Modo Energy provides forecasts, benchmarking, 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.

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 battery energy storage systems work. For more information on VPPs, check out our written research.

As residential energy storage systems become more widespread, an exciting opportunity is emerging for homeowners: participating in energy markets and helping to stabilize the grid. But how can smaller home batteries combine forces to contribute during times of high demand? The answer lies in virtual power plants (VPPs). These interconnected networks of residential storage systems work together to provide energy back to the grid when needed. Not only do VPPs support grid stability, but they also create potential revenue streams for participating homeowners by compensating them for their stored energy.

Geoff Ferrell, Senior Vice President of Global C&I and VPP Project Business in the Americas at sonnen, Inc. joins Quentin for this week’s episode. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:

• sonnen’s role in pioneering residential energy storage and the company’s growth and market presence.
• Explanation of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) and their role in energy management.
• How VPP’s allow market participation, and where they allow batteries to engage.
• Why cell chemistry matters for a residential asset.
• The importance of metering and accurate energy data for market participation.

About our guest

Born of German Engineering and American ingenuity, sonnen products are designed to manage and store energy to increase the flexibility of our energy system and provide you with greater energy independence while enabling the energy future. Starting with individual systems that have evolved into a global network, Sonnen are connecting connect people and technologies through their hardware, VPP products and more.

For more information on what sonnen do, head to their website.

About Modo Energy

Modo Energy provides forecasts, benchmarking, 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.

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 battery energy storage systems work. For more information on VPPs, check out our written research.

Germany holds a unique position within the European energy system—serving as a central hub for regional interconnections, boasting a vast behind-the-meter residential storage network, 1.4GW of installed utility-scale storage and much more in the pipeline. With ambitious net zero targets, Germany is paving the way for a cleaner future. But how does its energy market function, and what role does grid-scale storage play?

In this week's episode, Lars Stephan, Senior Manager of Policy and Market Development at Fluence, joins Quentin to provide a comprehensive introduction to the German energy market and the role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Throughout the conversation, they discuss:

• An overview of European energy markets and the importance of interconnection between countries for stability.
• The fundamentals of the German energy market, including generation capacity and renewable energy targets.
• Future market reforms for the German system, including the introduction of a Capacity Market.
• The significance of Germany’s residential energy storage landscape and behind-the-meter assets.
• Market access, optimization, and the rise of new players in the German storage sector.

And much, much more.

About our guest

Fluence is on a mission to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Bringing over 16 years of experience designing, deploying, and operating complete energy storage solutions.

Fluence is driving change by opening new markets to storage around the world. For more information on what they do, check out their website.

About Modo Energy

Modo Energy provides forecasts, benchmarking, 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.

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 battery energy storage systems work. For more information on the markets in Germany, check out our written research.

Germany holds a unique position within the European energy system—serving as a central hub for regional interconnections, boasting a vast behind-the-meter residential storage network, 1.4GW of installed utility-scale storage and much more in the pipeline. With ambitious net zero targets, Germany is paving the way for a cleaner future. But how does its energy market function, and what role does grid-scale storage play?

In this week's episode, Lars Stephan, Senior Manager of Policy and Market Development at Fluence, joins Quentin to provide a comprehensive introduction to the German energy market and the role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Throughout the conversation, they discuss:

• An overview of European energy markets and the importance of interconnection between countries for stability.
• The fundamentals of the German energy market, including generation capacity and renewable energy targets.
• Future market reforms for the German system, including the introduction of a Capacity Market.
• The significance of Germany’s residential energy storage landscape and behind-the-meter assets.
• Market access, optimization, and the rise of new players in the German storage sector.

And much, much more.

About our guest

Fluence is on a mission to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Bringing over 16 years of experience designing, deploying, and operating complete energy storage solutions.

Fluence is driving change by opening new markets to storage around the world. For more information on what they do, check out their website.

About Modo Energy

Modo Energy provides forecasts, benchmarking, 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.

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 battery energy storage systems work. For more information on the markets in Germany, check out our written research.

Could zonal pricing be the solution to reducing energy costs while enhancing grid resilience through a decentralized system? Although the second REMA consultation dismissed nodal pricing in the wholesale market, zonal pricing is still being considered as an option for the UK. As the electricity system transitions toward a more decentralized model, what changes are necessary to support the integration of millions of new assets, and how can the system evolve to ensure this transition is successful?

In today’s episode, Sarah Honan, Head of Policy at the ADE joins Ed porter. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:

• The debate on zonal vs. national pricing under a new Labour government.

• Key features of successful demand flexibility implementation.

• The ADE's position on locational pricing, highlighting its potential to reduce congestion payments and benefit consumers.

• Potential impacts of locational pricing on existing investments.

• The ADE’s recent report, Demanding More, the importance of NESO to implement a strategic and inclusive approach, considering the needs of both current and future consumers.

Mentioned in the episode

Demanding More - How the National Energy System Operator Can Empower Energy Demand.

Decentralised Energy Conference - 30th October 2024, The British Library, London

About our guest

The Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) is the leading trade association for decentralised energy, representing more than 150 interested parties from across the industrial, commercial and public sectors. With the goal of advancing the widespread adoption and integration of decentralized energy solutions for a sustainable and resilient energy future, ADE is on a mission is to champion the transition from traditional centralized energy systems to a decentralized model. For more information, check out their website.

About Modo Energy

Modo Energy provides forecasts, benchmarking, 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.

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 battery energy storage systems work. For more information on the capacity market and government policy and regulations, check out our written research.

Could zonal pricing be the solution to reducing energy costs while enhancing grid resilience through a decentralized system? Although the second REMA consultation dismissed nodal pricing in the wholesale market, zonal pricing is still being considered as an option for the UK. As the electricity system transitions toward a more decentralized model, what changes are necessary to support the integration of millions of new assets, and how can the system evolve to ensure this transition is successful?

In today’s episode, Sarah Honan, Head of Policy at the ADE joins Ed porter. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:

• The debate on zonal vs. national pricing under a new Labour government.

• Key features of successful demand flexibility implementation.

• The ADE's position on locational pricing, highlighting its potential to reduce congestion payments and benefit consumers.

• Potential impacts of locational pricing on existing investments.

• The ADE’s recent report, Demanding More, the importance of NESO to implement a strategic and inclusive approach, considering the needs of both current and future consumers.

Mentioned in the episode

Demanding More - How the National Energy System Operator Can Empower Energy Demand.

Decentralised Energy Conference - 30th October 2024, The British Library, London

About our guest

The Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) is the leading trade association for decentralised energy, representing more than 150 interested parties from across the industrial, commercial and public sectors. With the goal of advancing the widespread adoption and integration of decentralized energy solutions for a sustainable and resilient energy future, ADE is on a mission is to champion the transition from traditional centralized energy systems to a decentralized model. For more information, check out their website.

About Modo Energy

Modo Energy provides forecasts, benchmarking, 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.

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 battery energy storage systems work. For more information on the capacity market and government policy and regulations, check out our written research.

As the energy industry evolves, the skills required and the approaches to overcoming emerging challenges must adapt as well. With the sector exploring new frontiers, the opportunity to become a leader in the field has never been more accessible.

Success requires a diverse set of skills, many of which can be transferred from different roles or industries. Achieving net-zero will require more than just traditional industry experience. So, what specific skills are companies seeking as they navigate uncharted territory? And how do we engage a broader range of talent to ensure a sustainable future?

In today’s episode David Hunt, CEO at Hyperion Executive Search joins Quentin to discuss the talent gap in the renewable energy industry. Over the conversation, they discuss:

• Addressing the diversity gap in the energy industry: strategies for building a more inclusive workforce.

• Salary hotspots: where they are, emerging trends, and what the future holds.

• The critical role of communication skills in effective renewable energy leadership.
• Emerging roles in the energy sector as the transition to renewables accelerates.

• Key focus areas for the energy industry over the next decade.

About our guest

Hyperion Executive Search finds leaders, and builds teams for the most innovative cleantech companies, enabling them to find extraordinary people. Operating across multiple cleantech sectors including energy storage, solar, future mobility, hydrogen and more, Hyperion support the growth of these emerging market opportunities. For more information on Hyperion Seach, check out their website.

David is the host of the Leaders In Cleantech podcast, a weekly podcast with interviews from leading CEOs and Founders from some of the world’s most innovative start-ups and scale-ups. Check it out here.

About Modo Energy

Modo Energy provides forecasts, benchmarking, 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.

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 battery energy storage systems work. For more information on the capacity market and government policy and regulations, check out our written research.

As the energy industry evolves, the skills required and the approaches to overcoming emerging challenges must adapt as well. With the sector exploring new frontiers, the opportunity to become a leader in the field has never been more accessible.

Success requires a diverse set of skills, many of which can be transferred from different roles or industries. Achieving net-zero will require more than just traditional industry experience. So, what specific skills are companies seeking as they navigate uncharted territory? And how do we engage a broader range of talent to ensure a sustainable future?

In today’s episode David Hunt, CEO at Hyperion Executive Search joins Quentin to discuss the talent gap in the renewable energy industry. Over the conversation, they discuss:

• Addressing the diversity gap in the energy industry: strategies for building a more inclusive workforce.

• Salary hotspots: where they are, emerging trends, and what the future holds.

• The critical role of communication skills in effective renewable energy leadership.
• Emerging roles in the energy sector as the transition to renewables accelerates.

• Key focus areas for the energy industry over the next decade.

About our guest

Hyperion Executive Search finds leaders, and builds teams for the most innovative cleantech companies, enabling them to find extraordinary people. Operating across multiple cleantech sectors including energy storage, solar, future mobility, hydrogen and more, Hyperion support the growth of these emerging market opportunities. For more information on Hyperion Seach, check out their website.

David is the host of the Leaders In Cleantech podcast, a weekly podcast with interviews from leading CEOs and Founders from some of the world’s most innovative start-ups and scale-ups. Check it out here.

About Modo Energy

Modo Energy provides forecasts, benchmarking, 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.

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 battery energy storage systems work. For more information on the capacity market and government policy and regulations, check out our written research.

From a once nearly worthless by-product to a critical energy resource, natural gas forms a vital pillar in global energy production. With advancements in storing and transporting gas as liquified natural gas (LNG), its potential continues to expand. However, this fossil fuel's role in the energy landscape remains necessary.

The relationship between power and gas prices is tightly interlinked, with gas often setting the marginal price in wholesale markets. But what factors contribute to the volatility of gas prices? How do geopolitical events shape the market? How does speculation influence gas prices— and have we passed the point of useful speculation?

In this episode, Seb Kennedy, Founding Editor of Energy Flux, joins Quentin to unpack the complexities of natural gas, the global gas markets, and gas's evolving role as we work towards decarbonizing our energy supply. Throughout their discussion, they explore:

• An overview of natural gas, from extraction and transportation to pricing.
• Gas demand trends in Europe and the rise of LNG.
• Impact of decarbonization on gas demand in Europe
• The drivers of price volatility and the role of speculation in the market.
• The extent speculation influences gas prices - how much is too much?

About our guest

Energy Flux is a 100% editorially independent newsletter that analyses global natural gas markets, energy economics and geopolitics through the lens of Europe’s net-zero journey. Founded by Seb Kennedy, a freelance energy journalist and market analyst who is using data to carve out engaging narratives about the economics of decarbonisation. For more information on Energy Flux - head over to the website or check Seb out on LinkedIn or X.

About Modo Energy

Modo Energy provides forecasts, benchmarking, 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 battery energy storage systems work. For more information on how gas prices affect power price, check out our written research.