Transmission

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas or (ERCOT) oversees the flow of electric power to the majority of Texas. Handling over 90% of the states electric load - there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes, and what is it like when things don’t go to plan. In this episode, Quentin sits down with Modo Energy’s ERCOT Market Lead - Brandt Vermillion. Over the course of the conversation, they discu...

Having access to the information of your asset is vital when it comes to making operational decisions. With the correct data, it can significantly increase the profitability and lifespan of a battery. But how do you access this and turn the raw data into something usable and useful. In this episode, Quentin talks to Stephan Rohr, Founder and Co-CEO of TWAICE. Over the course of the conversation th...

Having access to the information of your asset is vital when it comes to making operational decisions. With the correct data, it can significantly increase the profitability and lifespan of a battery. But how do you access this and turn the raw data into something usable and useful. In this episode, Quentin talks to Stephan Rohr, Founder and Co-CEO of TWAICE. Over the course of the conversation th...

Ever wanted to be able to own your own renewable energy asset? Community energy projects don’t necessarily have to be small-capacity microgrids in remote locations or initiatives exclusively available to homeowners who are able to install behind-the-meter assets. Giving individuals the opportunity to come together and own part of a wind farm or solar park is Ripple Energy’s mission. In today’s epi...

In world of renewable energy certification, it can be hard to know if the energy you pay for is truly green. Good Energy is striving to change that, by providing 100% renewable electricity, playing a part in the mission to change the way REGOs are bought and sold and even paying customers for the power they generate. In today’s episode, guest host Ed Porter is joined by Director of Sales and Origi...

Providing long duration and the ability to run long term with no degradation and zero fire risks, vanadium flow batteries have characteristics that place them in a unique position in the storage lineup. In today's episode Guest host Tim Overton (CPO at Modo Energy) sits down to talk to Matt Harper, An overview of vanadium flow batteries, how they work and how they differ from other cell chemistrie...

Providing long duration and the ability to run long term with no degradation and zero fire risks, vanadium flow batteries have characteristics that place them in a unique position in the storage lineup. In today's episode Guest host Tim Overton (CPO at Modo Energy) sits down to talk to Matt Harper, An overview of vanadium flow batteries, how they work and how they differ from other cell chemistrie...

Demand side response provides huge support in balancing Britain's electricity system. Flexitricity have been instrumental in shaping the service over the last two decades. Alastair Martin, Chief Strategy Officer at Flexitricity has seen monumental changes in the markets over his career and in this episode, Quentin and Alastair discuss: The history of demand side response and Flexitricity’s part in...

The Balancing Mechanism is the Electricity System Operator’s (or ‘ESO’s’) main tool to make sure that supply meets demand every second of the day. Whether you are new to the Balancing Mechanism or are looking to find out more about how the ESO navigates this complicated service - this episode provides a comprehensive look at the workings of the BM. Over the course of the conversation, guest host E...

A forecast is an invaluable bit of kit to have in the toolbox for anyone looking to build a battery, and it is much more complex than simply predicting prices years into the future. Multiple different scenarios need to be taken into consideration, and numerous things factor into a valuable forecast. So, what are they all about? In this week’s Transmission episode, guest host, Ed Porter, is joined...

A forecast is an invaluable bit of kit to have in the toolbox for anyone looking to build a battery, and it is much more complex than simply predicting prices years into the future. Multiple different scenarios need to be taken into consideration, and numerous things factor into a valuable forecast. So, what are they all about? In this week’s Transmission episode, guest host, Ed Porter, is joined...

Renewable power is the future (and also the present) - but its buildout comes with plenty of challenges. From getting the public onside, to navigating policies and regulations, we’ve got a long way to go. To reach our goals, we’ll need a combination of technologies - some established, some developing and some still to be imagined. So, what do we need in order to build a brighter future? In this in...

Renewable power is the future (and also the present) - but its buildout comes with plenty of challenges. From getting the public onside, to navigating policies and regulations, we’ve got a long way to go. To reach our goals, we’ll need a combination of technologies - some established, some developing and some still to be imagined. So, what do we need in order to build a brighter future? In this in...

Accounting for 20 percent of global energy consumption, industrial heat is a massive area in need of decarbonization. Covering everything from pasteurisation to steel manufacturing, there are countless businesses that will need to step away from the current method of burning natural gas, in order to reach net zero goals. In this episode, Quentin chats to James MacNaghten - CEO at Caldera - about h...

Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (or REGOs) are certificates issued to generators of renewable electricity. Until recently they covered energy produced within a twelve-month period, but in 2022 a more complete and transparent hourly tracking system was introduced. In today’s episode, Quentin talks to Toby Ferenczi (Co-Founder & CEO at Granular Energy). Over the course of the conversation,...

Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (or REGOs) are certificates issued to generators of renewable electricity. Until recently they covered energy produced within a twelve-month period, but in 2022 a more complete and transparent hourly tracking system was introduced. In today’s episode, Quentin talks to Toby Ferenczi (Co-Founder & CEO at Granular Energy). Over the course of the conversation,...

Businesses grow and change all the time. Modo Energy is certainly not the same as it was when it first started out - or even a few months ago. Five years down the line Modo’s mission has become increasingly more refined and it is safe to say we have a clear vision of what we want to achieve. build the information architecture for the energy transition. In the same week as launching Modo Energy 2.0...

Media and Communications are the frontline between business, the public and the government. Effective communication is instrumental in the energy transition, find out why in this week's episode. Quentin sits down with Juliette Sanders (aka. Killah Jules), Director Of Strategic Communications at Energy UK. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss: Juliette's career and role at Energy UK, w...

There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to offshore wind generation. What goes on under the surface is just as important as what is happening above sea level. Likewise - there is a whole world of things going on behind the scenes to ensure that these mammoth structures not only function, but are profitable and managed properly. In this episode, Quentin chats to Bailey Bradley (Managing Direc...

Demand Flexibility Service is back again for the winter! November 1st 2022 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 instalment of our Modo Selects series, Ed chats to Kieron Stopforth - Origination Manager at Octopus Energy, to ta...

After building an asset and connecting it to the grid - the next step is to enter the markets in order to earn revenue. Optimising the actions of a battery asset is vital in order to make an asset profitable. An pptimiser is there to get the most out of a battery. In today's episode, guest host Robyn Lucas is in the studio with Chris McLeod - Head of Trading at Habitat Energy. Over the course of t...

With the vast proportion of UK homes still relying on gas to heat homes - the need for lower carbon options is a top priority in order to reach net zero targets. Tepeo - manufacturers of the ZEB (Zero Emission Boiler) are on a mission to provide consumers with a greener solution. In this episode, Quentin is joined by Johan du Plessis - Founder & CEO at Tepeo. Over the course of the conversatio...

Pumped hydro forms the largest percentage of energy storage in the world. Traditionally needing large elevations and huge reservoirs - finding locations suitable for pumped hydro projects is often limited. High-Density Hydro is taking the premise of pumped hydro, removing those barriers and doubling the output. In todays episode, Quentin sits down with Lizzi Gold - Business Development Manager at...

You may have seen the news of Field’s recent £200 million fundraise, in order to help them expand their ambitious plans to become full life-cycle battery energy storage developer, owner, and operator. We spoke to Amit back in March 2022 - when Field and Amit were at a much earlier stage of that journey. So, today we’re revisiting that episode - where Amit outlines his overarching mission, and how...

Great Britain recently reached 3 gigawatts of installed battery storage - a milestone in the buildout pipeline, but how has GB got to this point? What has the road looked like in getting to this point, and with still a long way to go - what might the future look like for batteries in an increasingly saturated market? Today’s episode is a little different - Neil and Wendel take a look at the state...