Transmission

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Transmission episodes

March 01, 202206 - How energy management is changing with Stephan Marty (CEO @ Wattstor)
Energy management systems (EMS) help businesses and energy communities to reduce electricity costs and carbon emissions. At Modo, we tend to focus on ‘in front of the meter’ assets, but in this episode, Wattstor CEO Stephan Marty joins Quentin in conversation to discuss the following topics:
What energy management systems do.
Where they fit into the future energy system.
Current trends in behind the meter.
What energy communities are; why (and how) they’re emerging.
And, of course, where Wattstor fits into all of this.
Wattstor is a pioneer in energy management systems in the renewable generation, electric vehicle charge points and energy storage spaces. To find out more about what they do, head along to: https://wattstor.com/
Find Stephan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanmarty/
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/
40 min
February 21, 202205 - How local flexibility markets work with James Johnston (CEO @ Piclo)
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/
42 min
February 16, 202204 - Talking law with Clare King (Partner @ Freeths)
When it comes to building the future energy system, there’s so much to navigate. In this episode, Clean Energy Lawyer and Freeths Partner Clare King joins Modo CEO Quentin in conversation to discuss the following topics:
The different types of contract you need to be aware of (and potential complications).
How joint ventures work.
Ensuring the banakability of projects.
The issues surrounding law, policy and regulation for energy storage.
And, of course, where Freeths fits into all of this.
Freeths is one of few law firms in the UK with a dedicated Energy, Waste & Sustainability practice. Their clients include project developers, investors, contractors, large energy consumers, utilities, local government, aggregators, and more. To find out more about what they do, head along to: https://www.freeths.co.uk/
Find Clare on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clareking-freeths/
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/
32 min
February 15, 202201 - How to IPO a new energy storage fund and raise £186.5m with Paul Mason (CIO @ Harmony Energy)
Harmony Energy recently raised £186.5m for its new energy storage fund at IPO. In this episode, Harmony Energy CIO Paul Mason joins Modo CEO Quentin in conversation to discuss the following topics:
How the IPO came about.
The commercial case for two-hour battery energy storage systems in Great Britain.
What investor appetite and investment opportunities look like right now.
The supply chains for BESS.
And, of course, where Harmony Energy fits into all of this.
Founded in 2010, Harmony Energy is one of the UK’s leading developers, owners and operators of utility-scale battery energy storage. To find out more about what they do, head along to: https://www.harmonyenergy.co.uk/
Find Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulstuartmason/
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/
40 min
February 15, 202203 - Flow batteries with Ed Porter (Commercial Director @ Invinity Energy Systems PLC)
What is long-duration (or longer-duration) storage, and what role can it play in the future energy system? In this episode, Invinity’s Ed Porter joins Modo CEO Quentin in conversation to discuss the following topics:
How vanadium flow batteries work.
The evolution of the markets for battery energy storage in Great Britain.
What are the current trends for energy storage?
Are grid connections the main thing holding us back right now?
And, of course, where Invinity fits into all of this.
Invinity Energy Systems was created through the 2020 merger of two leading flow battery providers: redT energy and Avalon Battery. Together, they’ve built a company that is at the forefront of the global energy transition. To find out more about what they do, head along to: https://invinity.com/
Find Ed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edcporter/
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/
53 min
February 10, 202202 - Building the technology to control energy storage with Charlotte Johnson (Chief of Staff @ KrakenFlex)
We need a smarter energy system, with new technologies that are able to control, monitor, and optimise energy storage assets. In this episode, KrakenFlex Chief of Staff Charlotte Johnson joins Modo CEO Quentin in conversation to discuss the following topics:
How we can use new technologies to dispatch assets.
The difference between grid-scale storage and smaller assets.
Frequency response markets.
The energy market crisis of Winter 21/22 - an imperfect storm?
And, of course, where KrakenFlex (and parent company Octopus Energy) fits into all of this.
KrakenFlex controls Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) in real-time, monitoring both physical and financial performance. To find out more about what they do, head along to: https://www.kraken-flex.com/
Find Charlotte on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-johnson-35879Ob3/
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/
32 min

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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.

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