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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...

The inflation reduction act is turbo charging buildout of domestic renewable energy solutions in the USA. Until this point - stationary storage hasn’t been the main focus, but that is about to change. Pomega are in the race to be first to market to provide it all - from LFP cells to turnkey energy storage solutions. Louis Caso - Vice President of Business Development at Pomega, joins Quentin in Au...

The power of marine energy is vast - and being able to tap into this infinite supply could open up endless opportunities for renewable generation. Being able to test new ocean technologies easily means faster deployment in the journey to net-zero - but what is involved in marine power and where is it best placed. In this episode, Quentin is joined by Neil Kermode (Managing Director at The European...

The power of marine energy is vast - and being able to tap into this infinite supply could open up endless opportunities for renewable generation. Being able to test new ocean technologies easily means faster deployment in the journey to net-zero - but what is involved in marine power and where is it best placed. In this episode, Quentin is joined by Neil Kermode (Managing Director at The European...

For today’s Modo Selects - we are looking back at this episode from summer ‘22 with Ross Grier from Next Energy Capital. 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...

Over the coming weeks we are lining up some really awesome guests on the podcast to cover the state of battery build-out in the US, and more specifically ERCOT. To give some context for these upcoming episodes, we are bringing you an introduction to ERCOT in today's episode. Quentin sits down with Alex Done (Lead data scientist at Modo Energy) to give us an outline of this fascinating market and s...

We often focus on the impact of cycling and the degradation of battery cells, but there are other components in a battery that go through daily wear and tear - one factor influencing this is power quality. As the world transitions to a cleaner future which relies on inverter-based technologies - power quality is an important consideration when building an asset. In this episode, Quentin is joined...

Today we are taking a look back at another of our favourite episodes, in case you missed it the first time around! Following success in this year's leasing rounds, we thought now would be a good time to revisit this episode with Kerry Hayes from floating wind developer - Simply Blue Group. How can we utilise the UK’s blustery coastlines to their full potential? Enter floating wind - the next step...

The future is going to need all varieties of storage solutions. Today we are taking a look at how rust (yes, rust!) is transforming multi-day storage systems, and could be the future of low-cost long duration storage solutions. In today’s episode, Quentin is joined by David Hill (Director of Business Development at Form Energy). Over the course of the conversation, they discuss: The story behind F...

In Great Britain (and elsewhere), ancillary services have so far dominated the revenue stack for battery energy storage assets. But that’s changing! For flexible assets facing ancillary service saturation, being able to successfully trade in wholesale markets is more important than ever before - and that requires a very different optimisation skillset. In today’s episode, Quentin is joined by Jürg...

With such a vast career in the energy space there’s no wonder Laurent Segalen has developed a list of ‘rules’ he lives and works by - and has kindly shared with us! Buckle up for this bumper episode - which covers almost everything you can think of and lots of words of wisdom in between. In this episode, Quentin chats with Laurent (Co-Host of the Redefining Energy Podcast and Managing Partner of M...

There’s no arguing, gravity is always hanging around - but it doesn’t have to hold us down! Today we are taking a look into how gravity can be utilised to create energy storage solutions. In this episode, Quentin is joined by Robin Lane (Commercial Director at Gravitricity). Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:⚡ The science behind the technology - the advantages, the limitations and...

Energy majors play a pivotal role in supporting a just energy transition, but what do they need to do and what does a green future look like for companies founded in fossil fuels? Today, guest host Ed Porter chats with Wafa Jafri (Partner and Energy Strategy Lead at KMPG), who is at the forefront of helping these businesses make the changes necessary to move forward in a renewables-focused world....

In case you missed us live at Energy Storage Summit 2023 - we’ve got you! In this special live episode, Quentin is joined by Paula Travesso, Principal at Gore Street Captial. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss: Who are Gore Street, what they do and how they operate. The importance of diversification across multiple different factors. What makes a great optimiser from a investor's po...

Today we are revisiting an old favourite that you might have missed the first time round, one year on from its recording! This is still one of the most ambitious projects we’ve ever seen. Harnessing the power of the Moroccan sun and transporting the subsequent electricity 3800 kilometers to Great Britain, Xlinks is building an interconnector whose sheer size will eclipse anything else of its ilk....

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...