Battery + Storage Podcast

In this episode, Bill Derasmo sits down with Shane McBee, vice president of business development at Invinity Energy Systems, to unpack why vanadium may hold the key to solving one of the grid's most persistent challenges. Invinity's vanadium flow batteries (VFB) store energy in liquid electrolyte rather than solid electrodes, delivering virtually unlimited charge cycles, zero fire risk, and a lowe...

Join host Vaughn Morrison for a conversation with Giovanni Damato, president of CMBlu Energy U.S., as they dig into the company's long‑duration, water‑based battery technology. They discuss how CMBlu's solid‑flow design delivers multihour energy storage using nonflammable, nonlithium materials, opening the door to more flexible project siting than traditional lithium‑ion systems. The episode also...

Host Bill Derasmo sits down with Jonathan Tan, CEO and co‑founder of Coreshell, for a deep dive into how U.S.-made silicon anodes could reshape the global battery industry. Their conversation unpacks Coreshell's approach to producing low‑cost, domestically sourced silicon anodes designed to replace Chinese‑sourced graphite — an innovation with major implications for supply chain security, national...

Host Vaughn Morrison sits down with Darin Green of Array Technologies to explore how "engineered simplicity" in solar trackers is reshaping the economics of utility‑scale solar and storage. They discuss how smarter tracking hardware and controls can make repowering older projects faster and more cost‑effective, the growing trend of pairing batteries with solar in the repowering context, and what d...

Host Bill Derasmo is joined by Chris McKissack, CEO of Fullmark Energy, to unpack the rise of standalone storage and the complexities of energy storage projects. From AI data centers to grid reliability, McKissack explains how batteries are quietly running the show. Hit play and get charged up on how storage is reshaping today's power markets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...

Host Bill Derasmo sits down with ZincFive's vice president of global sales and product management, Brandon Smith, to talk about why nickel-zinc battery chemistry is built for the AI era. With a career that spans oil and gas, UPS systems, and now nickel‑zinc, Brandon explains why nickel‑zinc batteries are turning heads as a safer alternative to lithium‑ion and how they're set to reshape backup powe...

Co-hosts Bill Derasmo and Casey Bell sit down with OCI Energy President Sabah Bayatli to unpack OCI's approach to utility‑scale solar and four‑hour battery storage, explain why ERCOT remains a prime market in Texas, and examine how data centers and AI are reshaping power demand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...

Join host Bill Derasmo as he chats with Dr. Majid Keshavarz, chief technology officer at EnerVenue. They trace the evolution of nickel‑hydrogen batteries from their NASA origins in the 1970s — proven on missions like Hubble, the ISS, and Mars — to today's grid applications. Tune in to learn how this inherently safe chemistry delivers decades‑long service life, high cycle counts, and recyclable mat...

Join host Bill Derasmo as he chats with Aric Zurek, President of Fluence Digital and SVP of Fluence. Aric shares insights from his diverse career in nuclear, gas, oil, and battery storage, and discusses Fluence's strategic acquisitions of AMS and Nispera. Learn how software, AI, and machine learning are transforming energy storage, optimizing trading strategies, and enhancing asset reliability. Ex...

In this episode, hosts Bill Derasmo and John Leonti, chair of Troutman Pepper Locke's Energy practice, sit down with Todd Crescenzo, managing partner at Clear Creek Investments, and Jorge Diaz Schneider, CEO of ION Storage Systems. ION, a Clear Creek portfolio company, is pioneering solid-state battery technology using a breakthrough ceramic bilayer electrolyte. Jorge shares how his background in...

In this episode, guest hosts Dan Anziska and Coby Beck join Bill Derasmo for an interview with Danielle Spalding, vice president of communications and public affairs at Cirba Solutions. Spalding discusses the importance of battery recycling and building a strong battery supply chain, highlighting the growing demand for energy storage. The group explores the incentives available in the U.S. to supp...

In this episode, guest host Dan Anziska joins host Bill Derasmo for a conversation with Roger Miksad, president and executive director of Battery Council International (BCI). Miksad shares the history of BCI and explores its evolving role in the North American battery industry. This special episode covers key topics, including battery recycling, supply chain challenges, government policy, industry...

In this episode, host Bill Derasmo interviews John Busbee, CEO and co-founder of Xerion Advanced Battery Corporation. Dr. Busbee discusses his transition from a 21-year career in the U.S. Air Force to advancing battery technology. The pair focuses on domestic manufacturing, the geopolitical aspects of battery materials, and sustainable and cost-effective battery solutions. Listen in to hear about...

In this episode, host Bill Derasmo sits down with Nis Benn, the visionary co-founder and chief commercial officer at Hyme Energy. Benn shares his unique career journey that led him to revolutionize grid-scale thermal energy storage solutions. They delve into the dynamic challenges and opportunities within the energy sector, exploring how policy shapes the adoption of renewables. Tune in to uncover...

In this episode, host Bill Derasmo welcomes Mike Hall, CEO of Anza Renewables. With more than 20 years of experience in the energy industry, Hall shares insights into the founding and growth of Anza in 2022. The discussion covers the importance of technology platforms, vendor relationships, and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on market trends and challenges. Tune in to learn about...

In this episode, host Bill Derasmo is joined by Dr. Marco Terruzzin, the chief commercial and product officer at Energy Vault. Dr. Terruzzin shares his background in energy economics and trading, with experience in both the U.S. and China. He discusses how international experience and cross-cultural knowledge have expanded the energy sector. The conversation focuses on innovative energy storage so...

Host Bill Derasmo welcomes Dr. Raj Talluri, CEO at Enovix. Dr. Talluri, who holds a Ph. D. in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, leads Enovix in pioneering 100% active silicon batteries. These batteries address the limitations of current technology, especially in consumer electronics. The conversation covers Enovix's future plans, including a new factory in Malaysia, an...

In this episode of the Battery + Storage Podcast , host Bill Derasmo speaks with Julia Souder, CEO of the Long Duration Energy Storage Council (LDESC). Julia shares her creative background in the energy sector, which has fueled her passion and commitment to advancing long-duration energy storage (LDES) and promoting renewable energy. The discussion covers the challenges and opportunities for LDES,...

In this episode of the Battery + Storage Podcast , host Bill Derasmo and co-host Josh Combs welcome Laurel Meeks, director of energy storage development at Duke Energy. Laurel leads a team of developers managing the strategy and project development of regulated microgrid and battery energy storage systems across Duke Energy's six states. The trio discusses Duke Energy's storage development strateg...

In this episode of the Battery + Storage Podcast , host Bill Derasmo speaks with Alex Livingston, president of Joule Case. Alex shares his journey from studying mechanical engineering at the University of Idaho to co-founding Joule Case, a company specializing in the development of stackable battery systems. He explains that the idea for Joule Case was inspired by the limitations of electric vehic...

In this episode, host Bill Derasmo chats with Laura Pagliarulo, the president of SolaREIT, a renewable energy real estate investment company. Laura shares her journey from environmental enthusiast to SolaREIT co-founder, and explains the often-overlooked importance of real estate financing in the sector. Listen in to discover the unique challenges developers face, from securing financing to managi...

In this episode of the Battery + Storage Podcast , host Bill Derasmo interviews Jason Burwen, the vice president of policy and strategy at GridStor. Leveraging his rich background in energy policy, Jason provides a unique perspective on the immense growth potential of the U.S. energy storage sector. He also weighs in on the hot issues facing the California ISO market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

In this episode of the Battery + Storage Podcast , host Bill Derasmo is joined by John Kem, president of American Battery Factory (ABF). They discuss how ABF is redefining the domestic supply chain landscape and reviving large-scale battery manufacturing in the U.S. John, a career army officer with a background in engineering and environmental studies, offers insights into ABF's lithium-ion phosph...

In this episode, host Bill Derasmo chats with EPC Power's Director of Grid Integration Jason Barmann. They discuss Jason's career transition from power generation to energy storage, the role and importance of inverters in energy storage systems, and the advantages of EPC Power being a U.S.-based inverter manufacturer. They also touch on their predictions for the future of the energy storage market...

We are kicking off season five of the Troutman Pepper Battery + Storage Podcast with an electrifying discussion of the evolution of the battery storage sector with host Bill Derasmo and Dr. Kai-Philipp Kairies, CEO of ACCURE Battery Intelligence. They explore the amazing advances in battery analytics and diagnostic tools championed by ACCURE. As grid-scale storage grows in size and scope, the anal...