Transmission

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...

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. For this instalment of our Modo Selects series, Quentin is joined by Andy Willis - Founder and CEO at Kona Energy, to talk through the ins and outs of deve...

In our increasingly electrified world, we’ll rely on batteries more than ever - and to ensure they perform as well as possible and run safely - knowing as much as possible is integral. Accure are providing their customers with the data needed to make the most out of their battery assets. In today’s episode, Quentin chats to Dr. KP Kairies, CEO at Accure Battery Intelegence. Over the course of the...

Battery buildout in the USA is moving fast - but still has a long way to go and bridging the gap between existing projects and required volume is going to take time. Keeping the momentum going (and capital flowing!) in order to reach some huge targets is a huge undertaking. In today’s episode, Quentin talks to Andrew Waranch (founder & CEO) and Nick Dazzo (Managing Director of Trading) from Sp...

The road to decarbonization is multifaceted and deeply complex. Tackling one part of it opens up the floor to more questions new problems to solve. What is the current state of climate and where are we in the decarbonization pipeline? In today’s episode - Quentin speaks with Nathaniel Bullard - independant keynote speaker, board-level strategy facilitator, and climate-focused advisorOver the cours...

As more atypical energy players enter the space, the need for tools to support capital entering into projects is ever growing. In today’s episode Quentin chats to Pete Tickler (CPO & Co-Founder) and Genna Boyle (Director of UK & Europe) from Gridcog. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss: The differences across markets globally and what we can learn from them. ‘Community assets...

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. For this instalment in our Modo Selects series we are revisiting this episode with Chris Kimmett - Chief Operations Office...

When a battery can no longer effectively fulfil the role, it was first intended to - it doesn’t mean it's the end. Getting the most out of every stage of an asset's life stage is crucial in not only maximising the revenue it can generate whilst also lowering its environmental impact. Zenobē is working on some really cool endeavours to repurpose the batteries from their electric bus fleet and putti...

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. For this instalment of our Modo Selects series, we are revisiting this episode,...

In the ever-expanding market for land and existing asset sites - buyers, developers, land owners and anyone else involved in building a BESS project - will need to be as informed as possible. What factors determine whether a site would make a good location? What dictates the price of development? In today’s episode, Quentin talks to Max Stirling, Associate Director at JLL Energy & Infrastructu...

Nuclear power is a fascinating part of the energy mix and with advancements in nuclear fusion, the opportunity for a green power supply - with abundant fuel sources and fewer long-lasting waste materials - is gaining momentum! In today’s episode, Quentin sits down with Dr Mark Wenman -Reader in Nuclear Materials at Imperial College London, to talk about nuclear energy, in particular nuclear fusion...