Battery + Storage Podcast

In the latest episode of our Battery + Storage Podcast , returning guest host Dan Anziska is joined by MJ Chandilya, CEO of Storm Energia. MJ provides an in-depth look into Storm Energia's mission and operations, centered around the safe, secure, and economically efficient recycling of EV and other lithium-ion batteries. Tune in as they discuss the unique approach of Storm Energia's eco-friendly m...

In this episode of the Troutman Pepper Battery + Storage Podcast , host Bill Derasmo is joined by Troutman Pepper Partners Anne Loomis and John Leonti to discuss the transformative effects of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on the energy storage sector. They delve into the standalone storage investment tax credit (ITC), its implications for the storage sector, and its role in revolutionizing sto...

In this episode of the Battery + Storage Podcast, special guest host and Troutman Pepper Partner Dan Anziska is joined by Jay Bellows from U.S. battery company KORE Power, as well as Rick Pekala and Graeme Fraser-Bell from U.S. battery component company and equipment manufacturer ENTEK. Together, they discuss the world of battery manufacturing and domestication of the battery supply chain. Listen...

In this episode of the Battery + Storage Podcast, host Bill Derasmo is joined by Don Wright, vice president of engineering at Unico. Don shares his journey from Michigan to Austria, and finally to Wisconsin, where he now leads Unico's engineering efforts. He discusses the company's role in testing and developing cutting-edge technology in the EV space, and the importance of battery testing in dete...

Join us as we power up a conversation with Dr. Matt Raiford and Dr. Alistair Davidson from the Consortium for Battery Innovation (CBI). In this episode, we shed light on the often overlooked, yet pivotal role of lead batteries in our everyday lives and their potential in revolutionizing energy storage. Discover the sustainability triumphs of lead batteries, their unique advantages in grid-scale ap...

In this episode, host Bill Derasmo is joined by George Koutsonicolis from SOLIC Capital Advisors, to discuss the growing global focus on energy storage, the role of battery storage in the renewable energy transition, and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on the sector. George also shares his insights into the challenges and trends in raising debt and equity in the storage sector, and...

This week, Bill Derasmo and Sakuu Senior Vice President of E-Mobility and Product Arwed Niestroj discuss Sakuu's transformative 3D-printing battery technology that enables customers to manufacture batteries with less capital expenditure, footprint, waste, and energy. Listen in as we delve into this disruptive technology and how it's reshaping the landscape of energy storage and unlocking new oppor...

Get ready to plug into the electrifying mind of Nora Brownell. This week, Bill sits down with the former FERC commissioner and current partner at Clean Energy Ventures to discuss everything FERC-land and beyond. Listen in as they chat about the current regulatory landscape, storage market trends, and the challenges impacting the energy industry, including grid capacity and the need for balance bet...

With burgeoning EV sales, the transition to renewables, and IRA implementations, the need for battery-grade lithium is higher than ever. However, supply chain issues continue to slow down production, causing a major imbalance between supply and demand. This week, Bill Derasmo and Dr. Saad Dara discuss Mangrove Lithium's novel electrochemical refining process for producing battery-grade lithium, an...

Ready to geek out over exciting new battery chemistry? This week on the podcast, Bill talks all things residential storage with George Kuo, the senior director of products and solutions and product management at Canadian Solar. Learn how Canadian Solar and their subsidiaries transform the way homeowners consume and supply energy back to the grid, and how the IRA creates incentives for individual h...

Major players in the battery space thrive on the "what's next" factor, but for years, the focus has only been on cathodes. To level up battery technologies, a major change to the anode side is electrifying the industry. When it comes to Li-Metal, new anode technologies are helping them forge the future of batteries. Listen in as President Kunal Phalpher breaks down how Li-Metal is improving the pr...

Our first episode of 2023 is here, and it's a heavy one. This week, Bill Derasmo talks with Forbes 30 Under 30 2022 winner and cofounder of Salient Energy, Ryan Brown. Tune in now to learn how Salient Energy uses zinc to create a safe, low-cost alternative to lithium-ion in the stationary space. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Can money be made off of parked cars? With vehicle-to-grid (V2X) technology, an EV can pay for itself. Even utilities can access V2X value streams if they're willing to embrace the change. From bidirectional technology to frequency regulation, join host Bill Derasmo and his guest Fermata Energy Founder and CEO David Slutzky as they discuss the ins and outs of Fermata's V2X technology and its impac...

When you think about electric vehicles (EV), the first thing that comes to mind is the brand name vehicle out on the road. But batteries are being used for more than just everyday EVs — and Electrovaya is working to make them safer and longer lasting. Listen in as host Bill Derasmo and his guest Electrovaya CEO Dr. Raj Dasgupta discuss innovations in the EV space, from ceramic separators to electr...

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is the most significant legislation related to climate change in U.S. history. With it comes significant tax implications for the clean energy industry, including renewables, storage, electric vehicles, and more. Join host Bill Derasmo and Troutman Pepper partners Judy Kwok and Marc Machlin as they break down the IRA and its effects across the energy secto...

With the ever-increasing production of electric vehicles and our continued dependence on lithium-ion batteries, one key question persists: What happens when a battery reaches its end of life? In this episode, host Bill Derasmo and his guest Megan O'Connor, CEO and co-founder of Nth Cycle, discuss Nth Cycle's modular technology that solves major challenges for recyclers and provides a greener alter...

Over the past decade, there has been a significant push in investing in green and renewable technologies, particularly in battery, solar, and wind technologies. As a result, an increase in patent filings in this space has occurred, especially around battery technology as the transition to electric vehicles speeds up. In the first episode of our EV Tech Series , host Bill Derasmo and his guests, fe...

The lithium-ion battery space remains hot, and with breakthroughs like the use of silicone anodes and other innovations, it is poised for continued growth. In this episode, Bill Derasmo and his guest Connor Hund, the director of business strategy and operations for NanoGraf, discuss the advantages of silicon anodes, creating the world's most energy dense cylindrical battery cell, and what these ad...

As the storage and renewables market continues to expand, new manufacturing facilities are popping up across the world every day. But with new facilities come new problems that some operators aren't prepared to handle. Enter Andy Klump and his team at Clean Energy Associates (CEA). Tune in as podcast host and Troutman Pepper Partner Bill Derasmo and his guest CEA CEO and Founder Andy Klump discuss...

Supercharged and back online, Troutman Pepper's Battery + Storage Podcast kicks off Season Three with guest Bill Marsan, American Transmission Company executive vice president and general counsel. In this episode, podcast host and Troutman Pepper Partner Bill Derasmo sits down with his friend of over 20 years to talk about everything from black start units to Boston sports. They also examine the c...

In this episode, Bill speaks with Kelcy Pegler, the CEO of FlexGen, a North Carolina-based leading energy storage technology solutions and services provider that delivers advisory, product technology, and operational maintenance services. The podcast explores the similarities between the emerging battery storage market and the solar market of years past, the role of battery storage as a platform t...

In this episode, Troutman Pepper Partner Bill Derasmo interviews Bushveld Energy Co-Founder and CEO Mikhail Nikomarov. As the developer of a vanadium-based, long-duration flow battery, Bushveld Energy provides energy solutions to clients worldwide. During the podcast, Bill and Mikhail examine a variety of market issues, such as how to qualify a storage facility as transmission, while also allowing...

In this episode, Troutman Pepper Partner Bill Derasmo interviews Mike Niggli, chairman of ESS, Inc., an Oregon-based manufacturer of low cost, long duration iron flow battery solutions for commercial and utility-scale applications. Tapping into Mr. Niggli’s wealth of experience, including his tenure as former president and COO of San Diego Gas & Electric Company, the interview explores the sig...

In this episode, Troutman Pepper Partner Bill Derasmo interviews B2U Storage Solutions Co-Founder and President Freeman Hall. B2U Storage Solutions repurposes lithium ion batteries that have exhausted their useful life for transportation, giving them a second life in optimizing stationary storage solutions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...

In this episode, Troutman Pepper Partner Bill Derasmo interviews Largo Resources CEO Paulo Misk, where they explore Largo’s long duration energy storage solution, which uses a vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB). This episode represents a bit of a departure from previous episodes, which have focused largely on shorter duration lithium ion-based storage. The podcast also includes a discussion on Lar...