Today we are revisiting an old favourite that you might have missed the first time round, one year on from its recording! This is still one of the most ambitious projects we’ve ever seen. Harnessing the power of the Moroccan sun and transporting the subsequent electricity 3800 kilometers to Great Britain, Xlinks is building an interconnector whose sheer size will eclipse anything else of its ilk. Project Director Richard Hardy joins Quentin to discuss:

• How an interconnector works.
• The technical challenges involved in building a project of this size.
• What's involved in getting multiple governments and countries on board for a project like this.
• Why this project is only the beginning for the industry.
• And, of course, where Xlinks fits into all of this.

About our guest

Xlinks exists to capture the power of nature to generate a near-constant, low-cost energy supply and connect it to the point of consumption in real-time. To find out more about what they do, head along to their website.

Find Richard on Linkedin

About Modo

Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.

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There aren’t many people in the industry who have as big views or voice as Michael Liebreich. Today's episode covers a multitude of topics, which really reflects Michael's myriad of roles in the energy industry and the wider transition to a cleaner energy future. In this bumper episode, Quentin chats to Michael Liebriech (Chairman & CEO at Liebreich Associates). During the course of the conversation, they cover topics including:

• Michael's journey in the energy industry and role in the energy transition. From skiing, New Energy Finance, Liebreich Associates and more.
• How Michael's fascination with hydrogen developed, the path that led him there, his views on the challenges, and the development of ‘The Hydrogen Ladder’.
• Cleaning Up - how Michael's weekly podcast came to be and the purpose and vision for it.
• Michael's vision for the future and the challenges faced on the clean energy transition journey.

Mentioned in this episode

Articles:

Economist article on scaling up low carbon technologies

https://about.bnef.com/blog/liebreich-separating-hype-from-hydrogen-part-two-the-demand-side/

Cleaning Up episodes:

Ep104: Yanis Varoufakis "Power, Markets & Power Markets"

Ep98: Bill McKibben "Writer, Activist & Constructive Disruptor"

Other:

Hydrogen Hub Map

About our guest

Michael is an acknowledged thought leader on clean energy, mobility, technology, climate, sustainability and finance. He is the founder and senior contributor to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, a member of numerous industry, governmental and multilateral advisory boards, an angel investor, a former member of the board of Transport for London, and an Advisor to the UK Board of Trade.

To find out more about what he does, visit his website or follow him on LinkedIn for his latest updates.

About Modo

Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can 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.

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Burning rubbish as part of a waste disposal initiative might sound like an easy way to get rid of our household refuse, but that is not the case. Today we take a deep dive into the hugely complicated the energy from waste process - turning our everyday waste into usable energy and, despite common misconceptions, making it as green as possible.

In this episode, Quentin is joined by Mark Shatwell (Principal Engineer @ Fichtner Consulting Engineers Ltd) Over the course of the episode they discuss:

Over the course of the episode they discuss:

• Mark’s background and career through many different areas of the energy sector.

• The rise of energy from waste plants, what they do and how the business model works.

• The journey of our household waste, from start to finish, through the energy from waste plant and all the in-depth processes on doing this safely.

• How this is then utilised as energy generation.

• and of course, where Fichtner sits in all of this

About our guest

Fichtner is an independent Engineering Consultancy operating in the UK and Ireland, helping to facilitate the investment and delivery of energy infrastructure projects that positively influence the energy transition.

For more information on what Fichtner does, head to their website.

Connect with Mark on LinkedIn

About Modo

Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can 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.

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.

How do you start a global battery storage business, and what things ensure the growth and success across a plethora of locations? Today we take a look at the ins and outs of doing just this in order to deliver green energy. In this episode, Quentin is joined by Chris Morrison (CEO at Eku Energy). Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:

• An overview of Chris’s varied career and journey in the energy industry so far.

• The vision and purpose of Chris’s new venture - Eku Energy.

• The why behind Eku’s chosen geographical operation locations.
• The process of buying and building assets all over the world, and the impact of increased capex in today's economic climate.
• The huge importance of people and culture within a startup environment.

About our guest

Eku Energy is a globally diversified energy storage business, developing, building and managing assets that facilitate the delivery of reliable, clean energy, helping to advance the energy transition. To find out more about what they do, visit their website.

Connect with Chris on Linkedin

About Modo

Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can 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.

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 world of power trading has grown exponentially in the last two decades. Power is a commodity, just like any other and today we take a look at what is involved in being a power trader and what the trading landscape looks like today compared to when it started. In this episode, Quentin is joined by Julie Arnold (Head of Power, Gas and Emissions at Dare). Over the course of the episode they discuss:

• An overview of what power trading actually entails and how far has it come in the last 20 years.
• How the introduction of interconnectors has changed the market.
• How has data and information flow impacted power trading?
• What happened when Exchanges entered the market, and how has this affected the landscape of the market?
• Julie’s thoughts on what makes a great power trader.

About our Guest

Dare are an energy tech company using the power of data science, analytics, and trading expertise to help the world reach a renewable future, faster. They plan to help renewable asset owners navigate the energy markets, secure superior returns, and create long-term investment plans for a more sustainable future. For more information visit their website.

Connect with Julie on Linkedin

About Modo

Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can 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.

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.

Wind power is contributing more than ever before to our energy system, but what challenges surround the buildout and optimisation of our ever-growing offshore wind fleet? In this episode we revisit one of our favourite conversation between Ørsted’s Bridgit Hartland-Johnson joins Quentin to discuss:

• What goes into building an offshore wind farm.
• How CfDs (contracts for difference) work.
• Why we need more battery energy storage to support our growing wind fleet, and the prospects for wind and BESS co-location.
• What the business models for wind and energy storage look like.
• And, of course, where Ørsted fits into all of this.

Mentioned in this episode

National Grid ESO - Future Energy Scenarios

About our guest

Ørsted develops, constructs, and operates offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage systems, and other infrastructure. To find out more about how Ørsted is helping to build the future energy system, head along to their website.

Find Bridgit on LinkedIn

About Modo Energy

Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can 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.

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.

Love it or hate it, green hydrogen appears set to play a (potentially very significant) role in the journey to net zero. In this episode, Quentin is joined by Will Rowe (Founder and CEO of Octopus Hydrogen)to consider all things hydrogen and the questions surrounding the viability of this controversial fuel source. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:

• The different colours of the hydrogen rainbow - and what they each mean.
• How Octopus Hydrogen ensures that their hydrogen is actually green.
• Viable use cases for hydrogen - from fertiliser to heavy goods vehicles.
• The importance of electrification alongside hydrogen.
• And, of course, how Octopus Hydrogen fits into all of this.

Mentioned in this episode

• Trading agreements for a brighter future with Vishnu Aggarwal - discussing REGO’s, carbon markets and other certifications . Watch or listen to the episode here.

• Michael Leibreich’s Clean Hydrogen Ladder article.

• That word they couldn’t remember? Dunkelflaute.

About our guest

Octopus Hydrogen work alongside renewable developers to generate green hydrogen, helping to increase the amount of clean energy supply on the grid.

Additionally they supply customers with hydrogen and provide lease options for hydrogen-powered HGVs. To find out more about what they do, visit their website here.

Connect with Will on Linkedin.

About Modo

Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can 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.

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.

What does the future hold for batteries and the wider energy industry? Who knows! We say goodbye to last year and look ahead as Quentin and Alex discuss their predictions for the future in the first episode of 2023. Over the course of this episode, they discuss:

• A potential swing in the production of cell chemistries.
• What might the Balancing Mechanism look like for batteries in the year ahead?
• How the energy transition might be impacted by inflation and higher interest rates.
• Are we going to see gigantic batteries in 2023?
• Plus much more (and maybe a sneaky bonus point!)

Referenced in this episode - Balancing Mechanism and National Grid ESO - four battery need-to-knows.

About Modo

Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can 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.

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 world is changing - and the energy industry with it. Our net-zero goals, alongside constant technological advancements, mean that the future energy system is being built before our eyes. What sort of changes are we going to see next?In this episode, Ed is joined by Paul Massara CEO and Chair at Pulse Clean Energy to talk through a wide array of topics. Over the conversation they discuss:

• Paul's views on challenges in the energy market, missed opportunities and potential for future energy scenarios.
• Pulse Energy’s strategy for repowering diesel assets in the UK and their plans for 1GW by 2026.
• A brief look at interseasonal and long-duration storage.
• What Paul looks for in the companies he advises
• And of course, how Pulse Clean Energy fits in to all of this.About our guest

Pulse Clean Energy is paving the way through innovation in energy storage and optimisation, enabling an energy network that runs entirely carbon free. To find out more about what they do, visit their website here.

Paul is CEO of Pulse Energy, and holds positions in a plethora of other companies. Connect with him on LinkedIn here

About Modo

Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can 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.

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.

November 1st saw the rollout of the new Demand Flexibility Service. Thousands of people have already taken part in it - but what is the reason for this service? How is it implemented and what are the results so far? In this episode, Ed is joined by Kieron Stopforth - Origination Manager at Octopus Energy, to talk through the ins and outs of the new Demand Flexibility Service. Over the course of the conversation they discuss:

• What is Demand Flexibility Service? How does it work and why has it been implemented?
• What has the response been like so far?
• Will Demand Flexibility Service be here to stay? Looking at the future needs for services like this.
• Initial thoughts on what is working well and areas that could be improved.
• And of course, how Octopus Energy fits in to all of this.

About our guest

Kieron works as an Origination Manager at Octopus Energy - an energy provider committed to 100% green energy, serving 3 million customers in the UK. Octopus are taking part in the new Demand Flexibility Service scheme, which was launched on 1st November 2022. To find out more about what they do, head to their website here.

To connect with Kieron on Linkedin, click here.

About Modo

Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can 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.

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.