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By Ed Porter, Modo EnergyBusiness Science Investing Physics

Transmission episodes

April 19, 202355 - Power quality with Tim Rastall (Chief Technology Officer @ Enspec)
We often focus on the impact of cycling and the degradation of battery cells, but there are other components in a battery that go through daily wear and tear - one factor influencing this is power quality. As the world transitions to a cleaner future which relies on inverter-based technologies - power quality is an important consideration when building an asset.
In this episode, Quentin is joined by Tim Rastall, Chief Technology Officer at Enspec Power. Over the course of the conversation they discuss:
What is power quality and what factors influence good vs poor power quality.
Why power quality is increasingly more important as we switch from traditional energy generation to cleaner sources.
How poor power quality can physically damage equipment and assets.
How to measure and combat potential power quality issues in your connection - using passive and active harmonic filters.
And, of course, where Enspec fits into all of this.
About our guest
Enspec help BESS assets to make and save money - providing specialist engineered products and services such as Power System Studies, Power Factor Correction, Harmonic Filters, Reactive Compensation, Point-on-Wave Switching and Site Services. To find out more, head to their website.
Connect with Tim 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.
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34 min
April 13, 202354 - Modo Selects - Floating wind with Kerry Hayes (Project Development Manager @ Simply Blue Group)
Today we are taking a look back at another of our favourite episodes, in case you missed it the first time around! Following success in this year's leasing rounds, we thought now would be a good time to revisit this episode with Kerry Hayes from floating wind developer - Simply Blue Group.
How can we utilise the UK’s blustery coastlines to their full potential? Enter floating wind - the next step in offshore wind energy generation, allowing these mega structures to be deployed into deeper waters and windier conditions. But how does it all work?
On the latest Modo Selects episode: Kerry Hayes talks to Quentin about all things floating wind. During the conversation they discuss:
What floating wind actually is, and how it differs from traditional offshore wind.
The benefits and opportunities this emerging technology provides - not only in the UK and Ireland, but on a global scale as well.
The types of constraints projects like this are facing - from planning permissions to port structure - and what needs to be done to overcome them.
The possibilities for battery storage to work alongside floating wind to help harness its potential.
And, of course, where Simply Blue Group fits into all of this.
About our guest
Simply Blue Group are part of a global movement focused on replacing fossil fuels with clean ocean energy, developing coastal economies with new projects and investments. To find out more, head to their website.
Connect with Kerry 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.
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48 min
April 05, 202353 - Iron air storage with David Hill (Director of Business Development @ Form Energy)
The future is going to need all varieties of storage solutions. Today we are taking a look at how rust (yes, rust!) is transforming multi-day storage systems, and could be the future of low-cost long duration storage solutions. In today’s episode, Quentin is joined by David Hill (Director of Business Development at Form Energy). Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:
The story behind Form Energy and development of this 100-hour system.
The science behind iron-air technology and how these ‘reversible rust’ batteries actually store electricity.
Why scalability is crucial in long-duration storage - and how iron-air batteries are tackling this.
What does the market look like for these multi-day systems?
And, of course, where Form Energy fits in to all of this.
About our guest
Form Energy is an American energy storage technology and manufacturing company, developing and commercializing a pioneering iron-air battery capable of multi-day storage at system costs competitive with legacy power plants. Form is striving for 100% low-cost renewable energy, every day of the year. For more information on what they do, visit their website.
Connect with David 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.
47 min
March 29, 202352 - Trading flexibility with Jürgen Mayerhofer (CEO & Co-Founder @ Enspired)
In Great Britain (and elsewhere), ancillary services have so far dominated the revenue stack for battery energy storage assets. But that’s changing! For flexible assets facing ancillary service saturation, being able to successfully trade in wholesale markets is more important than ever before - and that requires a very different optimisation skillset. In today’s episode, Quentin is joined by Jürgen Mayerhofer (CEO & Co-founder at Enspired). Over the course of the conversation they discuss:
The battery energy storage world’s inevitable transition from providing ancillary services into wholesale trading.
How the market often responds quicker to the need for flexibility than system operators do.
The difference between attempting to provide ancillary services in multiple geographies (spoiler: it’s a nightmare), and trading (spoiler: it’s smoother).
Why software platforms are the future of power trading.
And, of course, where Enspired fits into all of this
About our guest
Enspired are helping to drive the energy transition by enabling their clients to bring flexible assets to European power spot markets and capture their full value using AI-based trading services. For more information on what they do - head to their new & improved website.
Connect with Jürgen 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.
43 min
March 23, 202351 - Laurent Segalen's Twelve Rules (Co-Host of Redefining Energy)
With such a vast career in the energy space there’s no wonder Laurent Segalen has developed a list of ‘rules’ he lives and works by - and has kindly shared with us! Buckle up for this bumper episode - which covers almost everything you can think of and lots of words of wisdom in between. In this episode, Quentin chats with Laurent (Co-Host of the Redefining Energy Podcast and Managing Partner of Megawatt-X), during the course of the conversation, they cover topics including:
A deep dive into Laurent's career and how he got where he is now.
The power of ‘the narrative’ and how it is vital in ensuring we champion the energy transition.
The importance of scalability - is quantity more important than megaprojects?
Will tech be the saviour in the energy transition?
And much, much, much more.
Mentioned in the episode
How Big Things Get Done - Bent Flyvbjerg & Dan Gardner
Skin in the Game - Nassim Nicholas Taleb
About our guest
Laurent’s career in clean Energy spans over 25 years, from Director at PWC, Fund Manager at Natixis/Mirova to Managing Director Clean Commodities at Lehman Brothers then Nomura. He is now Co-Host of the podcast: Redefining Energy and Managing Partner at Megawatt-X .
Connect with Laurent 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.
1 hr 18 min
March 16, 2023 50 - Gravity Storage Solutions with Robin Lane (Commercial Director @ Gravitricity)
There’s no arguing, gravity is always hanging around - but it doesn’t have to hold us down! Today we are taking a look into how gravity can be utilised to create energy storage solutions. In this episode, Quentin is joined by Robin Lane (Commercial Director at Gravitricity). Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:
⚡ The science behind the technology - the advantages, the limitations and the ways in which Gravitricity are tackling them.
⚡ A look at the CAPEX involved in building these structures and what the future cost curve looks like.
⚡ Where gravity storage technologies fit into our future energy toolkit.
⚡ Where these projects are located and how to utilise existing structures.
⚡ And, of course, where Gravitricity fits into all this - and what the future looks like for them.
Mentioned in the episode
The answer to ‘how long would it take for a penny to fall 600 meters’. = 11.0656667034 seconds.
About our guest
Gravitricity are developing long-life, below-ground gravity and hydrogen storage technologies which store energy safely and deliver it on demand, For more information on what they do visit their website.
Connect with Robin 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.
46 min
March 09, 202349 - The Future of Oil & Gas with Wafa Jafri (Partner @ KPMG)
Energy majors play a pivotal role in supporting a just energy transition, but what do they need to do and what does a green future look like for companies founded in fossil fuels?Today, guest host Ed Porter chats with Wafa Jafri (Partner and Energy Strategy Lead at KMPG), who is at the forefront of helping these businesses make the changes necessary to move forward in a renewables-focused world. Over the course of the discussion, they discuss:
The differences in strategy & belief between oil & gas across different organisations.
The definition of scopes 1, 2 & 3 and how they play into these energy majors
Why energy majors are vital in the transition to a renewable future.
Supply chain challenges being faced in order to deliver the transition.
The importance of storage in a flexible and renewable future.
Mentioned in the episode
Robyn’s chart illustrating the lowest carbon intense periods in weekday pricing.
Modo: The Podcast - Green hydrogen in a net zero future with Will Rowe (Octopus Hydrogen)
About our guest
KPMG has a global presence and is committed to helping businesses implement sustainable growth to help create a lasting impact on the world. Find out more about what they do on their website.
Connect with Wafa 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.
31 min
March 02, 202348 - Building Gore Street Capital Paula Travesso (Principal @ Gore Street Capital)
In case you missed us live at Energy Storage Summit 2023 - we’ve got you!
In this special live episode, Quentin is joined by Paula Travesso, Principal at Gore Street Captial. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:
Who are Gore Street, what they do and how they operate.
The importance of diversification across multiple different factors.
What makes a great optimiser from a investor's point of view?
What does the pipeline look like in todays climate and how has it changed over time?
Questions and answers from a live audience.
About our guest
Gore Street Capital is a global platform for acquiring and managing renewable energy assets. The Gore Street team bring a wide range of skills and expertise and combine industry experts, thought leaders, and financial professionals – collectively creating value for their clients. Find out more about what they do on their website.
Connect with Paula 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.
42 min
February 23, 202347 - Modo Selects - Building a 3800km interconnector with Richard Hardy (Project Director @ Xlinks)
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.
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.
40 min
February 16, 202346 - Talking The Clean Energy Transition with Michael Liebreich (Chairman and CEO @ Liebreich Associates)
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.
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.
1 hr 37 min

About Transmission

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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.

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