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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 conver...

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 (P...

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 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 discu...

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...

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 hyd...

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? Ho...

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...

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 th...

With so much crypto talk in the news recently we’re revisiting a classic episode - in case you missed it first time around! Bitcoin mining is one of the most controversial topics in energy right now. Its supporters believe that it has the potential to create new and flexible commercial avenues for energy infrastructure, while its detractors say that it’s a waste of energy that would be better used...

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of developing a battery energy storage project looks like? From securing a grid connection to acquiring land - there’s a whole lot that goes on before a battery storage system can get up and running. In this episode, Quentin is joined by Andy Willis - Founder and CEO at Kona Energy, to talk through the ins and outs of developing a storage site. Over the...

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on electrification, there will undoubtedly be more demand for long-duration energy storage. What might this look like? What forms might it take? In this episode John Perkins - Principal Consultant at AFRY joins Ed Porter to discuss long-duration energy storage and the next steps for the storage and power sector. During the conversation they cover: AFRY’s s...

REMA is turning energy markets on their head. But what is it, what does it involve and what does it mean for the energy industry? In this special all-Modo episode of the podcast, Ed Porter (Chief Commercial Officer) takes over as guest host and chats to Robyn Lucas (Chief Analytics Officer) and Alex Done (Head of Research) about everything REMA. Over the course of the conversation they discuss: Th...

The world of energy generation is changing fast, but what does change look like for companies like bp? From setting sights on low carbon generation options to nurturing smaller businesses in the field- we take a look at some of the things happening in bp at the moment. Jean-Paul Gillett - New Markets Originator at bp, joins Quentin in todays episode. Over the course of the conversation they discus...

There is increasing appetite from investors to deploy capital in investments that are at the centre of the energy transition and have a positive climate impact. As battery energy storage grows into a more mature industry, investors are becoming more familiar and their perceptions of risk around investment are decreasing. Because of this, we are seeing more organisations taking part in sales and pu...

Distribution network operators (DNOs) across the country are the middlemen, taking power from the grid and making sure every building, structure or location that needs it, has the physical infrastructure to do so. In this episode, Quentin is joined by Sotiris Georgiopoulos - Head of Smart Grid Development at UK Power Networks. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss: What a distribution...

By smoothing over unstable voltage waveforms - inertia is a fascinating and important part of the system. Being able to accurately measure inertia is becoming more and more important as we transition to renewable generation, which is changing the weight of inertia on the grid. On the latest episode of Modo: The Podcast, Chris Kimmett - Chief Operations Officer at Reactive Technologies joins Quenti...

Renewable power is the future (and the present!) - but its buildout comes with plenty of challenges. From getting the public onside to navigating policies and regulations, we’ve got so much more to do. To reach our goals, we’ll need a combination of technologies - some established, some nascent, and some still to be imagined! So, what do we need in order to build a brighter future? On the latest e...

It’s no secret we love batteries, and it is clear that battery storage has come a long way in a relatively short amount of time. With various storage technologies in operation across the industry - there are also various differences in use cases. In today's episode, Quentin chats to Alan Greenshields Director EMEA at ESS inc to really deep dive into the journey that batteries have gone (and are st...

We love learning about other businesses that are committed to solving real problems in the journey to net zero. Today we share another founder's story. Jordan Appleson - CEO of Hark Systems joins Quentin to chat about his company. Just some of the topics they cover during the conversation include: An introduction to Hark Systems and its mission. What problems do they address and how? The pros and...

Venture capital investments provide opportunities for growth and change for innovative businesses all over the world. But what goes on behind the scenes, what do investors look for when seeking companies to invest in and what sort of thing gets them excited? In this episode, Quentin is joined by Lloyd Butterworth, Investment Manager at Fred Olsen & co and board member at Modo. Over the course...

Making sure the entirety of Great Britain has enough energy, all the time, is a mammoth task, and doing this whilst simultaneously transitioning to a new suite of services in order to reach a zero carbon electricity system is even more of a challenge. In this bumper episode Quentin chats to Faye Relton (Ancillary Services Development Manager) and Neil Morgans (Balancing Services Optimisation Manag...

Energy trading agreements come in all sorts of shapes and sizes - from simply priced physical and financial trading of energy products, to much more complex arrangements. Originators and traders need to understand market dynamics, potential risks and upsides, asset capabilities - and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. On the latest episode of Modo: The Podcast, Vishnu Aggarwal (Deputy VP of Origi...

Since we started producing Modo: The Podcast, we’ve gotten to know loads of truly amazing people. We’ve met pioneers from across the energy industry - all working to build the future energy system. And we’re trying to play our part in that too - by making battery energy storage a success. That’s why we’ve built our Asset Success Platform. But what do we mean by ‘Asset Success’?Today, Quentin is sw...

Solar energy is a huge player in the journey to net zero - and it turns out that Great Britain is an excellent place to deploy this technology! There’s far more than meets the eye to this often seemingly passive energy producer. In this episode Ross Grier (Managing Director at NextEnergy Capitol) chats to Quentin about the following topics: Ross’s story and an overview of NextEnergy Capital and wh...