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Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchThe energy transition faces significant hurdles across Europe - especially in the Netherlands. Grid congestion, high grid fees, and investment uncertainty are creating a logjam that halts crucial infrastructure deployment like offshore wind and utility-scale batteries. This episode explores how leading integrated energy companies are strategically evolving to overcome these barriers. Learn how balancing assets like flexibility, energy storage, and electron sinks are essential for building resilient portfolios and unlocking positive business cases. In this episode, we look at how leading integrated energy companies such as Eneco are adapting to move past these challenges. We explore why flexible assets including energy storage, demand-side flexibility, and technologies that can absorb excess electricity - are becoming critical for building resilient energy systems and supporting viable business models.Ed speaks with Karen de Lathouder, Eneco's Chief Operating Officer, to dive into the biggest issues facing integrated energy companies as they navigate the next stage of the transition. Their conversation touches on market design, grid constraints, and how flexibility technologies are evolving across Europe.Key topics include:• How high grid fees and overloaded networks in the Netherlands are slowing demand growth and delaying major investments.• How the Netherlands is approaching this balanced system by combining renewables with storage, hydrogen, and VPP-based flexibility tools.• Why new large renewable projects need long-term power contracts (PPAs), and how colocation is helping developers secure reliable offtakers.• How flexible grid access contracts are paving the way for the next wave of battery storage projects.• The growing role of dynamic pricing and how it is changing customer behaviour.About our guestKaren is Chief Operating Officer at Eneco where she oversees asset-based value chains, covering everything from heat and renewable power to flexibility assets like batteries, hydrogen, and electric heating systems (e-boilers). She provides an expert view on what it takes to manage capital risk and activate crucial power demand in the North-West European energy sector. For more information on what Eneco do - head to their website. https://www.eneco.nl/en/about-us/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchThe energy transition faces significant hurdles across Europe - especially in the Netherlands. Grid congestion, high grid fees, and investment uncertainty are creating a logjam that halts crucial infrastructure deployment like offshore wind and utility-scale batteries. This episode explores how leading integrated energy companies are strategically evolving to overcome these barriers. Learn how balancing assets like flexibility, energy storage, and electron sinks are essential for building resilient portfolios and unlocking positive business cases. In this episode, we look at how leading integrated energy companies such as Eneco are adapting to move past these challenges. We explore why flexible assets including energy storage, demand-side flexibility, and technologies that can absorb excess electricity - are becoming critical for building resilient energy systems and supporting viable business models.Ed speaks with Karen de Lathouder, Eneco's Chief Operating Officer, to dive into the biggest issues facing integrated energy companies as they navigate the next stage of the transition. Their conversation touches on market design, grid constraints, and how flexibility technologies are evolving across Europe.Key topics include:• How high grid fees and overloaded networks in the Netherlands are slowing demand growth and delaying major investments.• How the Netherlands is approaching this balanced system by combining renewables with storage, hydrogen, and VPP-based flexibility tools.• Why new large renewable projects need long-term power contracts (PPAs), and how colocation is helping developers secure reliable offtakers.• How flexible grid access contracts are paving the way for the next wave of battery storage projects.• The growing role of dynamic pricing and how it is changing customer behaviour.About our guestKaren is Chief Operating Officer at Eneco where she oversees asset-based value chains, covering everything from heat and renewable power to flexibility assets like batteries, hydrogen, and electric heating systems (e-boilers). She provides an expert view on what it takes to manage capital risk and activate crucial power demand in the North-West European energy sector. For more information on what Eneco do - head to their website. https://www.eneco.nl/en/about-us/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchNew York wants to deploy storage at speed, but developers are hitting one major barrier: interconnection. As the state pushes to deploy gigawatts of storage, projects are increasingly caught in long, uncertain queues, with upgrade costs that can make or break a business case. But while the bulk system slows under its own weight, smaller scale distributed storage is accelerating. These assets can move faster, connect more predictably, and get to market in time to capture NYISO's rapidly evolving value streams.In this episode of Transmission, Daniel Gavrilov, CEO of Limitless Energy Co, speaks to Alex to break down how the grid's bottlenecks are shaping development strategy in one of the most active energy storage markets in the US.Key topics covered:• The practical realities of developing storage in New York.• Where timelines get stretched and where they don't.• Why C&I storage is becoming the backbone of near-term deployment.• How developers evaluate siting, costs, and grid upgrade risk.About our guestDaniel Gavrilov is CEO of Limitless Storage Co - a storage developer working across the New York market, specialising in distributed battery projects, interconnection strategy, and commercialisation pathways in NYISO. For more information, check out the website. https://www.limitlessenergyco.com/aboutAbout Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchNew York wants to deploy storage at speed, but developers are hitting one major barrier: interconnection. As the state pushes to deploy gigawatts of storage, projects are increasingly caught in long, uncertain queues, with upgrade costs that can make or break a business case. But while the bulk system slows under its own weight, smaller scale distributed storage is accelerating. These assets can move faster, connect more predictably, and get to market in time to capture NYISO's rapidly evolving value streams.In this episode of Transmission, Daniel Gavrilov, CEO of Limitless Energy Co, speaks to Alex to break down how the grid's bottlenecks are shaping development strategy in one of the most active energy storage markets in the US.Key topics covered:• The practical realities of developing storage in New York.• Where timelines get stretched and where they don't.• Why C&I storage is becoming the backbone of near-term deployment.• How developers evaluate siting, costs, and grid upgrade risk.About our guestDaniel Gavrilov is CEO of Limitless Storage Co - a storage developer working across the New York market, specialising in distributed battery projects, interconnection strategy, and commercialisation pathways in NYISO. For more information, check out the website. https://www.limitlessenergyco.com/aboutAbout Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchAustralia's energy system is shifting rapidly, with record levels of rooftop solar, home batteries, and local energy resources. But how do we ensure homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes can benefit from Australia's vast solar potential? And how does a grid built for one-way power flows cope when millions of customers are also generators? As households and communities take a more active role in the energy system, distribution networks need to evolve fast. In this episode we explore how traditional ‘poles and wires' utilities like Ausgrid are rethinking their role and adapting to meet the needs of both the network and their customers.In this episode of Transmission, Steve Lewis, Project Director - Community Power Networks at Ausgrid joins Wendel to explore how DNSPs are thinking about the shift from traditional network operators to facilitators of local energy exchange. Steve breaks down the Community Power Network trial: a new model that would enable households and businesses to share and trade energy locally, easing network constraints and unlocking more value from distributed energy resources. He explains why DNSPs need to rethink their role, how community-led energy models can support the grid, and what it takes to build trust, participation, and technical capability at the distribution level.Key topics covered:• Why the rise of local energy resources demands a new operating model for DNSPs.• How Ausgrid's Community Power Network enables neighbourhood-level energy sharing.• The role of DNSPs in supporting flexible load, storage, and prosumer participation.• How community-led energy models can reduce constraints and deliver system benefits.• What the NEM needs to evolve into a truly decentralised, consumer-driven energy system.About our guest:Steve Lewis is Project Director, of the Community Power Network at Ausgrid, where he leads innovation in community energy, local flexibility, and distribution network evolution in the NEM. The premise of the Community Power Networks Trial is to turn local solar into shared value. For more information on the trial - head to the website. https://www.ausgrid.com.au/About-Us/Future-Grid/Community-Power-NetworksAbout Modo EnergyCheck out the Energy Academy Australia here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q-kwsfBPyc&list=PL_lhNBgOJnjTuKzdbLzQirHILoHYjaHYNModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchAustralia's energy system is shifting rapidly, with record levels of rooftop solar, home batteries, and local energy resources. But how do we ensure homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes can benefit from Australia's vast solar potential? And how does a grid built for one-way power flows cope when millions of customers are also generators? As households and communities take a more active role in the energy system, distribution networks need to evolve fast. In this episode we explore how traditional ‘poles and wires' utilities like Ausgrid are rethinking their role and adapting to meet the needs of both the network and their customers.In this episode of Transmission, Steve Lewis, Project Director - Community Power Networks at Ausgrid joins Wendel to explore how DNSPs are thinking about the shift from traditional network operators to facilitators of local energy exchange. Steve breaks down the Community Power Network trial: a new model that would enable households and businesses to share and trade energy locally, easing network constraints and unlocking more value from distributed energy resources. He explains why DNSPs need to rethink their role, how community-led energy models can support the grid, and what it takes to build trust, participation, and technical capability at the distribution level.Key topics covered:• Why the rise of local energy resources demands a new operating model for DNSPs.• How Ausgrid's Community Power Network enables neighbourhood-level energy sharing.• The role of DNSPs in supporting flexible load, storage, and prosumer participation.• How community-led energy models can reduce constraints and deliver system benefits.• What the NEM needs to evolve into a truly decentralised, consumer-driven energy system.About our guest:Steve Lewis is Project Director, of the Community Power Network at Ausgrid, where he leads innovation in community energy, local flexibility, and distribution network evolution in the NEM. The premise of the Community Power Networks Trial is to turn local solar into shared value. For more information on the trial - head to the website. https://www.ausgrid.com.au/About-Us/Future-Grid/Community-Power-NetworksAbout Modo EnergyCheck out the Energy Academy Australia here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q-kwsfBPyc&list=PL_lhNBgOJnjTuKzdbLzQirHILoHYjaHYNModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchGrid connections have become one of the most urgent bottlenecks in the UK energy transition. With long queues, inconsistent timelines, and a system designed for a different era, developers are struggling to connect the very projects needed to decarbonise the grid. As demand for renewables, storage, and electrification accelerates, the question is no longer whether the system needs reform, but how quickly it can be delivered.In this episode of Transmission, Charles Deacon, Managing Director at Eclipse Power Solutions, joins Ed to break down the root causes of the UK's connection backlog and what needs to change to fix it. Over the conversation, Charles explores how developers are navigating today's connection challenges, what the recent reforms really mean in practice, and how networks, policymakers, and industry can work together to speed up delivery. He also shares lessons from real projects: what works, what doesn't, and the operational realities behind getting assets connected in a congested system.Key points covered:• Why grid connection delays have become a major blocker for renewables and storage projects.• How developers are adapting to uncertainty, shifting requirements, and long lead times.• What the latest connection queue reforms mean for projects in practice.• How networks, regulators, and industry can collaborate to accelerate connections.• What a future, streamlined connection process should look like for a net-zero power system.About our guest:Charles Deacon is Managing Director at Eclipse Power Solutions. He is a specialist in grid connections and energy infrastructure development, with hands-on experience navigating the UK's complex and rapidly evolving connection landscape. For more information on what Eclipse Power Solutions do - head to their website. https://eclipsepower.co.uk/solutions/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchGrid connections have become one of the most urgent bottlenecks in the UK energy transition. With long queues, inconsistent timelines, and a system designed for a different era, developers are struggling to connect the very projects needed to decarbonise the grid. As demand for renewables, storage, and electrification accelerates, the question is no longer whether the system needs reform, but how quickly it can be delivered.In this episode of Transmission, Charles Deacon, Managing Director at Eclipse Power Solutions, joins Ed to break down the root causes of the UK's connection backlog and what needs to change to fix it. Over the conversation, Charles explores how developers are navigating today's connection challenges, what the recent reforms really mean in practice, and how networks, policymakers, and industry can work together to speed up delivery. He also shares lessons from real projects: what works, what doesn't, and the operational realities behind getting assets connected in a congested system.Key points covered:• Why grid connection delays have become a major blocker for renewables and storage projects.• How developers are adapting to uncertainty, shifting requirements, and long lead times.• What the latest connection queue reforms mean for projects in practice.• How networks, regulators, and industry can collaborate to accelerate connections.• What a future, streamlined connection process should look like for a net-zero power system.About our guest:Charles Deacon is Managing Director at Eclipse Power Solutions. He is a specialist in grid connections and energy infrastructure development, with hands-on experience navigating the UK's complex and rapidly evolving connection landscape. For more information on what Eclipse Power Solutions do - head to their website. https://eclipsepower.co.uk/solutions/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchRenewable build-out is accelerating, driven by record levels of solar deployment and shifting system needs. But as generation scales, the system's ability to manage volatility isn't keeping pace. Markets across the globe are experiencing deeper price swings, more frequent negative prices, and growing operational complexity all pointing to one issue: the flexibility gap.In this episode of Transmission, Dario Hernandez, Head of Energy Storage at NextEnergy Capital, breaks down why flexibility has become the defining challenge for the energy transition. Over the conversation, Dario explores how storage, co-located solar-plus-storage projects, and smarter market design are essential to maintaining system stability as renewable penetration rises. He explains what's driving volatility, where markets are falling behind, and why places like Europe are entering a crucial phase that will determine the long-term resilience of its power system. The discussion unpacks how investors, operators, and policymakers can close the flexibility gap and unlock the value needed to support a high-renewables future.Key topic covered include:- How Europe's rapid solar growth is outpacing the flexibility needed to stabilise the grid.- Why market volatility is making fast-response flexibility more valuable than ever.- How outdated market designs and regulatory frameworks are slowing investment in flexibility.- The role battery storage will play in managing solar-driven price swings and balancing the system.- What reform is needed to accelerate flexibility deployment and close the system gap.About our guest:Dario Hernandez is Head of Energy Storage at NextEnergy Capital where he focuses on power markets, flexibility, and the role of storage in supporting the energy transition. NextEnergy Capital is a leading international investment and asset management platform specialising in solar and renewables infrastructure. Learn more on their website: https://www.nextenergycapital.com/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchRenewable build-out is accelerating, driven by record levels of solar deployment and shifting system needs. But as generation scales, the system's ability to manage volatility isn't keeping pace. Markets across the globe are experiencing deeper price swings, more frequent negative prices, and growing operational complexity all pointing to one issue: the flexibility gap.In this episode of Transmission, Dario Hernandez, Head of Energy Storage at NextEnergy Capital, breaks down why flexibility has become the defining challenge for the energy transition. Over the conversation, Dario explores how storage, co-located solar-plus-storage projects, and smarter market design are essential to maintaining system stability as renewable penetration rises. He explains what's driving volatility, where markets are falling behind, and why places like Europe are entering a crucial phase that will determine the long-term resilience of its power system. The discussion unpacks how investors, operators, and policymakers can close the flexibility gap and unlock the value needed to support a high-renewables future.Key topic covered include:- How Europe's rapid solar growth is outpacing the flexibility needed to stabilise the grid.- Why market volatility is making fast-response flexibility more valuable than ever.- How outdated market designs and regulatory frameworks are slowing investment in flexibility.- The role battery storage will play in managing solar-driven price swings and balancing the system.- What reform is needed to accelerate flexibility deployment and close the system gap.About our guest:Dario Hernandez is Head of Energy Storage at NextEnergy Capital where he focuses on power markets, flexibility, and the role of storage in supporting the energy transition. NextEnergy Capital is a leading international investment and asset management platform specialising in solar and renewables infrastructure. Learn more on their website: https://www.nextenergycapital.com/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchFor many households in the UK, the effects of the energy transition doesn't yet feel fair, affordable, or accessible. As the UK moves towards a smarter, cleaner power system, big questions remain about who benefits, who pays, and how to ensure consumers are supported rather than left behind. The success of the transition will depend not just on technology and investment, but on designing a system that works for real people as well as for industry.In this episode of Transmission, Dhara Vyas, CEO of EnergyUK explores what it truly means to build a people-centred energy system. Over the conversation, Dhara unpacks how policy, pricing, and consumer engagement must evolve to ensure households can participate in, and benefit from, the shift to net zero. The discussion brings clarity to one of the transition's biggest challenges: making the energy system work for everyone.Key topics covered:• Why fairness and affordability must be central to the energy transition - not an afterthought.• How households can meaningfully participate in a smarter, low-carbon system.• The policies and market reforms needed to protect consumers while enabling industrial investment.• Why better communication, engagement, and trust are essential for system change.• How to build an energy system that supports both households and industry as the UK moves toward net zero.About our guestDhara Vyas is Chief Executive Officer of EnergyUK and is an experienced energy policy and consumer engagement leader focused on building a fair, affordable, and inclusive energy system. She has worked across industry, policy, and advocacy organisations to shape how the UK transitions to a low-carbon future that works for everyone. Check out https://www.energy-uk.org.uk/ for more informationAbout Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchFor many households in the UK, the effects of the energy transition doesn't yet feel fair, affordable, or accessible. As the UK moves towards a smarter, cleaner power system, big questions remain about who benefits, who pays, and how to ensure consumers are supported rather than left behind. The success of the transition will depend not just on technology and investment, but on designing a system that works for real people as well as for industry.In this episode of Transmission, Dhara Vyas, CEO of EnergyUK explores what it truly means to build a people-centred energy system. Over the conversation, Dhara unpacks how policy, pricing, and consumer engagement must evolve to ensure households can participate in, and benefit from, the shift to net zero. The discussion brings clarity to one of the transition's biggest challenges: making the energy system work for everyone.Key topics covered:• Why fairness and affordability must be central to the energy transition - not an afterthought.• How households can meaningfully participate in a smarter, low-carbon system.• The policies and market reforms needed to protect consumers while enabling industrial investment.• Why better communication, engagement, and trust are essential for system change.• How to build an energy system that supports both households and industry as the UK moves toward net zero.About our guestDhara Vyas is Chief Executive Officer of EnergyUK and is an experienced energy policy and consumer engagement leader focused on building a fair, affordable, and inclusive energy system. She has worked across industry, policy, and advocacy organisations to shape how the UK transitions to a low-carbon future that works for everyoneAbout Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchBattery storage has moved from a niche technology to a cornerstone of modern power systems. But as the sector scales, investors face a new challenge: managing complexity across different markets, regulations, and revenue models. Building a global storage portfolio means balancing opportunity with risk and understanding how policy, pricing, and performance differ by region.In this episode of Transmission, Alicja Kowalewska-Montfort, Principal (Technical / Energy Storage) at Gore Street Capital breaks down how investors are approaching the next phase of storage growth. Over the conversation Alicja explores how the company approaches battery investment across Gore Street's global portfolio. She explains what makes the markets unique, how diversification supports resilience, and why operational discipline is critical to long-term value. The conversation explores how investors are turning storage from a promising technology into a bankable global asset class.Key points covered:• Why financing energy storage remains complex despite growing demand.• The challenges of building and managing assets across multiple markets.• What makes battery projects bankable in different regulatory environments.• How policy, market reform, and merchant exposure shape investment decisions.• What needs to change to scale storage as a core part of the power system.About our guest:Alicja Kowalewska-Montfort is a Principal (Technical / Energy Storage) at Gore Street Capital where she focuses on technical diligence and portfolio optimisation for grid-scale batteries. Gore Street Capital is a private equity investment manager focusing on renewable energy. For more information head to their website. About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week? Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchBattery storage has moved from a niche technology to a cornerstone of modern power systems. But as the sector scales, investors face a new challenge: managing complexity across different markets, regulations, and revenue models. Building a global storage portfolio means balancing opportunity with risk and understanding how policy, pricing, and performance differ by region.In this episode of Transmission, Alicja Kowalewska-Montfort, Principal (Technical / Energy Storage) at Gore Street Capital breaks down how investors are approaching the next phase of storage growth. Over the conversation Alicja explores how the company approaches battery investment across Gore Street's global portfolio. She explains what makes the markets unique, how diversification supports resilience, and why operational discipline is critical to long-term value. The conversation explores how investors are turning storage from a promising technology into a bankable global asset class.Key points covered:• Why financing energy storage remains complex despite growing demand.• The challenges of building and managing assets across multiple markets.• What makes battery projects bankable in different regulatory environments.• How policy, market reform, and merchant exposure shape investment decisions.• What needs to change to scale storage as a core part of the power system.About our guest:Alicja Kowalewska-Montfort is a Principal (Technical / Energy Storage) at Gore Street Capital where she focuses on technical diligence and portfolio optimisation for grid-scale batteries. Gore Street Capital is a private equity investment manager focusing on renewable energy. For more information head to their website. About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchFrom ERCOT to CAISO, MISO to PJM, regional differences are defining how clean energy assets are built, operated, and financed. Prices, policy, and technology are moving at different speeds and for developers and investors, keeping track of what matters most has never been more important.In this episode of Transmission, Brandt Vermillion & Pete Berini break down what's driving change across US energy markets in 2025. They explore how policy reforms, flexibility signals, and battery economics vary by region, and what this means for those building the next generation of clean energy assets. The conversation dives into the fundamentals shaping storage revenues, market volatility, and how transparency can help investors make smarter, faster decisions in an increasingly complex landscape.Key points covered:•Changes to federal policy and how it has impacted renewables and BESS build out.•Trends in system durations across different markets.•How storage economics and flexibility markets are evolving.•Why transparency and data-driven insight matter more than ever.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchFrom ERCOT to CAISO, MISO to PJM, regional differences are defining how clean energy assets are built, operated, and financed. Prices, policy, and technology are moving at different speeds and for developers and investors, keeping track of what matters most has never been more important.In this episode of Transmission, Brandt Vermillion & Pete Berini break down what's driving change across US energy markets in 2025. They explore how policy reforms, flexibility signals, and battery economics vary by region, and what this means for those building the next generation of clean energy assets. The conversation dives into the fundamentals shaping storage revenues, market volatility, and how transparency can help investors make smarter, faster decisions in an increasingly complex landscape.Key points covered:•Changes to federal policy and how it has impacted renewables and BESS build out.•Trends in system durations across different markets.•How storage economics and flexibility markets are evolving.•Why transparency and data-driven insight matter more than ever.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

As Great Britain connects its largest battery to the grid, the spotlight isn't just on the technology - it's also on the execution. Delivering storage at this scale requires coordination across engineering, operations, and markets. From grid connection challenges to day-to-day performance, success depends on much more than megawatts and megawatt-hours — it's about precision, planning, and people.In this episode of Transmission, Lisa MacKay, Chief Operations Officer at Fidra Energy, shares what it takes to bring the UK's biggest battery project from construction to operation. We explore the real challenges behind delivering large-scale storage - from managing contractors and timelines to optimising assets once they're online, and what lessons this project offers for the future of flexibility and reliability in the power system.What it takes to build and operate Great Britain's largest battery.The biggest challenges of scaling storage - from grid connection to commissioning.How operational decisions impact commercial performance.Lessons learned from running large-scale flexibility assets.What GB's biggest battery means for the wider energy transition.About our guestLisa MacKay is the Chief Operations Officer at Fidra Energy, where she leads operations and organisational strategy across a growing renewable portfolio. With experience spanning development, trading, and leadership, she focuses on building resilient teams and scalable processes that support growth in a dynamic energy market. For more information on Fidra Energy, head to their website. https://fidraenergy.com/About Modo Energy:Modo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

As Great Britain connects its largest battery to the grid, the spotlight isn't just on the technology - it's also on the execution. Delivering storage at this scale requires coordination across engineering, operations, and markets. From grid connection challenges to day-to-day performance, success depends on much more than megawatts and megawatt-hours — it's about precision, planning, and people.In this episode of Transmission, Lisa MacKay, Chief Operations Officer at Fidra Energy, shares what it takes to bring the UK's biggest battery project from construction to operation. We explore the real challenges behind delivering large-scale storage - from managing contractors and timelines to optimising assets once they're online, and what lessons this project offers for the future of flexibility and reliability in the power system.What it takes to build and operate Great Britain's largest battery.The biggest challenges of scaling storage - from grid connection to commissioning.How operational decisions impact commercial performance.Lessons learned from running large-scale flexibility assets.What GB's biggest battery means for the wider energy transition.About our guestLisa MacKay is the Chief Operations Officer at Fidra Energy, where she leads operations and organisational strategy across a growing renewable portfolio. With experience spanning development, trading, and leadership, she focuses on building resilient teams and scalable processes that support growth in a dynamic energy market. For more information on Fidra Energy, head to their website. https://fidraenergy.com/About Modo Energy:Modo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchThe Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) changed everything for clean energy in the US. It unlocked hundreds of billions in incentives for renewables, storage, and manufacturing, sparking a wave of investment and development. Now with the introduction of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act' (OBBBA) new parameters are setting the stage for further shifts across the energy landscape. But while this new legislation has turbocharged existing projects, it's also added complexity. Developers and investors are navigating evolving tax guidance, new compliance requirements, and ongoing uncertainty about how quickly capital can move into clean energy. So, what's really changed and what does it mean for the future of project finance in the US?In this episode of Transmission, Alejandro de Diego speaks with Keith Martin, Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, about how US policy is reshaping energy markets from the ground up. Together, they unpack how tax credits are structured and traded, what's slowing the flow of capital into clean energy, and why long-term success will depend on clarity, consistency, and political follow-through.Key topics covered: • How US clean energy policy changed under the IRA and continues to develop under the OBBBA.• How transferability is changing the way tax credits are financed.• The role of tax equity in bringing large-scale renewable projects to life.• What developers and investors need to know about new guidance and compliance.• The risks and opportunities shaping the next phase of the US energy transition.About our guest:Keith Martin is a transactional lawyer and energy policy expert and partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, advising many of the world's largest renewable energy investors and developers. With decades of experience at the intersection of law, finance, and policy, he offers deep insight into how landmark legislation is shaping the future of the US energy transition.About Modo Energy:Modo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchThe Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) changed everything for clean energy in the US. It unlocked hundreds of billions in incentives for renewables, storage, and manufacturing, sparking a wave of investment and development. Now with the introduction of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act' (OBBBA) new parameters are setting the stage for further shifts across the energy landscape. But while this new legislation has turbocharged existing projects, it's also added complexity. Developers and investors are navigating evolving tax guidance, new compliance requirements, and ongoing uncertainty about how quickly capital can move into clean energy. So, what's really changed and what does it mean for the future of project finance in the US?In this episode of Transmission, Alejandro de Diego speaks with Keith Martin, Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, about how US policy is reshaping energy markets from the ground up. Together, they unpack how tax credits are structured and traded, what's slowing the flow of capital into clean energy, and why long-term success will depend on clarity, consistency, and political follow-through.Key topics covered: • How US clean energy policy changed under the IRA and continues to develop under the OBBBA.• How transferability is changing the way tax credits are financed.• The role of tax equity in bringing large-scale renewable projects to life.• What developers and investors need to know about new guidance and compliance.• The risks and opportunities shaping the next phase of the US energy transition.About our guest:Keith Martin is a transactional lawyer and energy policy expert and partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, advising many of the world's largest renewable energy investors and developers. With decades of experience at the intersection of law, finance, and policy, he offers deep insight into how landmark legislation is shaping the future of the US energy transition.About Modo Energy:Modo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchFlexible and hybrid energy projects are essential for a resilient, decarbonised grid but they're still the hardest to finance. Investors know flexibility has value, yet traditional project finance models can't capture it, leaving critical projects stuck before they start.In this episode of Transmission, Roberto Castiglioni and Helena Anderson from Ikigai Capital explain why today's financing structures are failing to meet the needs of the modern grid. We explore why flexibility projects are so difficult to bank, what investors are missing when it comes to valuing hybrid assets, and how smarter financial modelling could unlock the next wave of storage, co-location, and system optimisation.Key topics covered:- Why flexibility and hybrid projects remain underfunded despite strong system need- The revenue and risk barriers stopping co-located assets from reaching financial close- How project finance must evolve to reflect system value, not just generation- The role of regulation and market signals in de-risking investment- What collaboration between developers, investors, and system operators could look likeAbout our guests:Roberto Castiglioni and Helena Anderson are co-founders of Ikigai Group, an investment and advisory firm bridging the gap between capital and the energy transition. They specialise in developing and financing complex projects that combine renewables, storage, and flexibility solutions to create smarter, more resilient energy systems.For more information, head to the Ikigai website. https://www.ikigai-capital.co.uk/About Modo Energy:Modo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchFlexible and hybrid energy projects are essential for a resilient, decarbonised grid but they're still the hardest to finance. Investors know flexibility has value, yet traditional project finance models can't capture it, leaving critical projects stuck before they start.In this episode of Transmission, Roberto Castiglioni and Helena Anderson from Ikigai Capital explain why today's financing structures are failing to meet the needs of the modern grid. We explore why flexibility projects are so difficult to bank, what investors are missing when it comes to valuing hybrid assets, and how smarter financial modelling could unlock the next wave of storage, co-location, and system optimisation.Key topics covered:- Why flexibility and hybrid projects remain underfunded despite strong system need- The revenue and risk barriers stopping co-located assets from reaching financial close- How project finance must evolve to reflect system value, not just generation- The role of regulation and market signals in de-risking investment- What collaboration between developers, investors, and system operators could look likeAbout our guests:Roberto Castiglioni and Helena Anderson are co-founders of Ikigai Group, an investment and advisory firm bridging the gap between capital and the energy transition. They specialise in developing and financing complex projects that combine renewables, storage, and flexibility solutions to create smarter, more resilient energy systems.For more information, head to the Ikigai website. https://www.ikigai-capital.co.uk/About Modo Energy:Modo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchThe US energy market is complex, fragmented, heavily regulated, and dominated by legacy systems that make innovation difficult. Yet in that complexity lies opportunity. As the energy transition accelerates, retailers are rethinking what it means to serve customers and how technology can deliver cleaner, smarter, and more affordable power at scale.In this episode of Transmission, Quentin is joined by Nick Chaset, CEO of Octopus Energy US, about how the company is bringing its UK model stateside and what it takes to adapt it to the realities of the American market. We explore how Octopus is using technology to create customer-centric energy products, how flexibility can unlock system-wide efficiency, and why retail innovation might be the key to accelerating decarbonisation.• Why legacy retail models are holding back customer innovation in energy•The barriers and opportunities of transforming complex electricity markets• How flexible tariffs and technology can empower consumers to shape demand•The role of digital platforms in building smarter, more dynamic energy systems• What the US can learn from global examples of customer-led decarbonisationAbout our guestNick Chaset is CEO of Octopus Energy US, leading the company's expansion across North America. He focuses on scaling Octopus's customer-centric energy model, leveraging the Kraken platform to deliver affordable, flexible, and sustainable power to millions of American consumers.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchThe US energy market is complex, fragmented, heavily regulated, and dominated by legacy systems that make innovation difficult. Yet in that complexity lies opportunity. As the energy transition accelerates, retailers are rethinking what it means to serve customers and how technology can deliver cleaner, smarter, and more affordable power at scale.In this episode of Transmission, Quentin is joined by Nick Chaset, CEO of Octopus Energy US, about how the company is bringing its UK model stateside and what it takes to adapt it to the realities of the American market. We explore how Octopus is using technology to create customer-centric energy products, how flexibility can unlock system-wide efficiency, and why retail innovation might be the key to accelerating decarbonisation.• Why legacy retail models are holding back customer innovation in energy•The barriers and opportunities of transforming complex electricity markets• How flexible tariffs and technology can empower consumers to shape demand•The role of digital platforms in building smarter, more dynamic energy systems• What the US can learn from global examples of customer-led decarbonisationAbout our guestNick Chaset is CEO of Octopus Energy US, leading the company's expansion across North America. He focuses on scaling Octopus's customer-centric energy model, leveraging the Kraken platform to deliver affordable, flexible, and sustainable power to millions of American consumers. For more information on Octopus Energy US - head to their website. https://octopusenergy.com/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

The grid was never designed for millions of distributed energy assets. Yet today, batteries, EVs, solar, and heat pumps are connecting faster than the network can reinforce - pushing grid capacity to its limits. The result? Growing connection queues, rising curtailment, and a system struggling to keep pace with electrification. So how do we move from a grid that reacts to constraints to one that actively manages them? DSOs are evolving and distribution-level flexibility matters now more than ever. What does it take to build market infrastructure that actually works for both system operators and flexibility providers?In this episode of Transmission, James Johnston - CEO of Piclo, returns to the show to discuss explore how local flexibility markets are being used to manage congestion today and what digitalisation really means for networks.Key topics covered: • Why grid constraints are the biggest threat to the energy transition.• How local flexibility markets are solving real congestion problems today.• The evolving role of DSOs and how they coordinate with TSOs.• What digitalisation means for system planning and grid visibility.• Lessons from live flexibility markets in the UK, Europe, and the US.About our guestJames Johnston is CEO and co-founder of Piclo, a flexibility marketplace used by network and system operators to procure flexibility from distributed energy resources. Through his work at Piclo, he is helping system operators manage congestion, reduce reinforcement costs, and accelerate the transition to a smarter, more flexible electricity system.For more information, head to the Piclo website. https://www.piclo.com/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

The grid was never designed for millions of distributed energy assets. Yet today, batteries, EVs, solar, and heat pumps are connecting faster than the network can reinforce - pushing grid capacity to its limits. The result? Growing connection queues, rising curtailment, and a system struggling to keep pace with electrification. So how do we move from a grid that reacts to constraints to one that actively manages them? DSOs are evolving and distribution-level flexibility matters now more than ever. What does it take to build market infrastructure that actually works for both system operators and flexibility providers?In this episode of Transmission, James Johnston - CEO of Piclo, returns to the show to discuss explore how local flexibility markets are being used to manage congestion today and what digitalisation really means for networks.Key topics covered: • Why grid constraints are the biggest threat to the energy transition.• How local flexibility markets are solving real congestion problems today.• The evolving role of DSOs and how they coordinate with TSOs.• What digitalisation means for system planning and grid visibility.• Lessons from live flexibility markets in the UK, Europe, and the US.About our guestJames Johnston is CEO and co-founder of Piclo, a flexibility marketplace used by network and system operators to procure flexibility from distributed energy resources. Through his work at Piclo, he is helping system operators manage congestion, reduce reinforcement costs, and accelerate the transition to a smarter, more flexible electricity system.For more information, head to the Piclo website. https://www.piclo.com/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchEnergy certificates were designed to support the growth of renewables but today they sit at the centre of a credibility problem. Many companies claim to run on 100% renewable energy, yet most certificates only match electricity consumption on a yearly basis. In reality, businesses may still rely on fossil power for much of the day while using certificates to appear green on paper.As pressure grows for transparency and real impact, the market is shifting. Granular energy certificates that track clean electricity hour by hour aim to close the gap between claims and reality. In this episode of Transmission, Killian Daly, Executive Director at EnergyTag joins Joe to explore how 24/7 clean power works, what it means for PPAs, storage, and energy procurement, and why companies like Google and Microsoft are already demanding hourly matching.Key topics covered:Why current energy certificates fail to reflect real clean energy useWhat granular certificates are and how they enable 24/7 matchingHow EnergyTag is defining global standards for hourly energy trackingWhy transparency is now essential to credible decarbonisation claimsWhat 24/7 procurement means for PPAs, storage, and system flexibilityAbout our guest: Killian Daly is Executive director at EnergyTag, a global initiative developing standards for granular energy certificates to accelerate the shift to 24/7 clean electricity. An independent non-profit, advocating for policy reform and enabling the next generation of clean electricity markets. For more information on what EnergyTag do - head to their website.About Modo Energy:Modo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchEnergy certificates were designed to support the growth of renewables but today they sit at the centre of a credibility problem. Many companies claim to run on 100% renewable energy, yet most certificates only match electricity consumption on a yearly basis. In reality, businesses may still rely on fossil power for much of the day while using certificates to appear green on paper.As pressure grows for transparency and real impact, the market is shifting. Granular energy certificates that track clean electricity hour by hour aim to close the gap between claims and reality. In this episode of Transmission, Killian Daly, Executive Director at EnergyTag joins Joe to explore how 24/7 clean power works, what it means for PPAs, storage, and energy procurement, and why companies like Google and Microsoft are already demanding hourly matching.Key topics covered:Why current energy certificates fail to reflect real clean energy useWhat granular certificates are and how they enable 24/7 matchingHow EnergyTag is defining global standards for hourly energy trackingWhy transparency is now essential to credible decarbonisation claimsWhat 24/7 procurement means for PPAs, storage, and system flexibilityAbout our guest: Killian Daly is Executive director at EnergyTag, a global initiative developing standards for granular energy certificates to accelerate the shift to 24/7 clean electricity. An independent non-profit, advocating for policy reform and enabling the next generation of clean electricity markets. For more information on what EnergyTag do - head to their website.About Modo Energy:Modo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchAs more renewable energy connects to the grid, one question keeps coming up: who carries the risk when the wind doesn't blow, or prices crash? The future of clean power doesn't just depend on building more generation, it hinges on whether markets can give investors price certainty and revenue stability.In this episode of Transmission, we explore how risk is traded, priced, and managed in modern power markets. We look at how hedging, PPAs, and virtual power contracts have evolved and why the clean energy transition needs smarter financial tools to scale. Lee Taylor, CEO of REsurety joins Quentin to share how market design, trading strategies, and better risk management can unlock new renewable investment when traditional PPAs fall short.Key topics covered include: • Why price volatility makes financing renewables harder and riskier.• The rise of virtual PPAs and hedging instruments in clean energy.• How merchant risk and cannibalisation impact renewable project value.• Why new financial products are essential for scaling renewables globally.• The future of power market design and investor confidence.About our guest: Lee Taylor is the founder and CEO of REsurety, a leader in energy risk management software and hedging solutions that help developers, investors, and offtakers manage revenue risk in power markets. For more information on REsurety, head to their website. https://resurety.com/Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchAs more renewable energy connects to the grid, one question keeps coming up: who carries the risk when the wind doesn't blow, or prices crash? The future of clean power doesn't just depend on building more generation, it hinges on whether markets can give investors price certainty and revenue stability.In this episode of Transmission, we explore how risk is traded, priced, and managed in modern power markets. We look at how hedging, PPAs, and virtual power contracts have evolved and why the clean energy transition needs smarter financial tools to scale. Lee Taylor, CEO of REsurety joins Quentin to share how market design, trading strategies, and better risk management can unlock new renewable investment when traditional PPAs fall short.Key topics covered include: • Why price volatility makes financing renewables harder and riskier.• The rise of virtual PPAs and hedging instruments in clean energy.• How merchant risk and cannibalisation impact renewable project value.• Why new financial products are essential for scaling renewables globally.• The future of power market design and investor confidence.About our guest: Lee Taylor is the founder and CEO of REsurety, a leader in energy risk management software and hedging solutions that help developers, investors, and offtakers manage revenue risk in power markets. For more information on REsurety, head to their website https://resurety.com/About Modo Energy:Modo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.Carbon markets promise a simple solution: buy a credit, offset an emission. But behind the scenes, things aren't so straightforward. With credits treated like commodities but rarely verified with precision, buyers face a fundamental question: how do you prove the real impact of the carbon you're paying for?In this conversation, Tommy Ricketts, co-founder and CEO of BeZero Carbon, unpacks why trust and transparency are the biggest challenges in voluntary carbon markets. He explains how ratings, methodologies, and science can bring confidence to an opaque system and why rigorous evaluation of carbon projects is essential if markets are to play a serious role in achieving net zero.• Why carbon credits function like commodities and why that's a problem.•The challenge of proving impact in voluntary carbon markets.• How carbon ratings bring scientific evidence and confidence to credits.• The role of probability and risk in assessing climate impact.• Why transparency and trust are essential if carbon markets are to scale.About our guestTommy Ricketts is co-founder and CEO of BeZero Carbon, a global carbon ratings agency providing independent assessments of the quality and impact of carbon credits to help markets scale with integrity. For more information on BeZero Carbon, head to their website. About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Carbon markets promise a simple solution: buy a credit, offset an emission. But behind the scenes, things aren't so straightforward. With credits treated like commodities but rarely verified with precision, buyers face a fundamental question: how do you prove the real impact of the carbon you're paying for?In this conversation, Tommy Ricketts, co-founder and CEO of BeZero Carbon, unpacks why trust and transparency are the biggest challenges in voluntary carbon markets. He explains how ratings, methodologies, and science can bring confidence to an opaque system and why rigorous evaluation of carbon projects is essential if markets are to play a serious role in achieving net zero.• Why carbon credits function like commodities and why that's a problem.•The challenge of proving impact in voluntary carbon markets.• How carbon ratings bring scientific evidence and confidence to credits.• The role of probability and risk in assessing climate impact.• Why transparency and trust are essential if carbon markets are to scale.About our guestTommy Ricketts is co-founder and CEO of BeZero Carbon, a global carbon ratings agency providing independent assessments of the quality and impact of carbon credits to help markets scale with integrity. For more information on BeZero Carbon, head to their website. About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.California's clean energy story is often told through solar and batteries, but the real challenge isn't building the technology, it's connecting it. Across the state, schools, water districts, and city governments want to deploy microgrids to cut costs and boost resilience, yet many projects are stuck in interconnection queues, waiting years to come online. The result? Communities lose out on cheaper, cleaner power, and essential services remain exposed to grid instability.In this episode of Transmission, we hear from Ali Chehrehsaz, CEO of TerraVerde Energy, who has spent over 15 years helping California's public agencies navigate this landscape. He explains why interconnection has become the biggest bottleneck for solar and storage, how agencies can take control of their energy future, and what reforms are needed to deliver resilience at scale. It's a conversation about turning ambition into action and about building clean power where it matters most.Key topics covered:• Why interconnection, not incentives, is now the biggest barrier for solar and storage.• How microgrids can cut costs and strengthen resilience for schools, cities, and water districts.• The lessons from 15+ years of deploying clean energy in California.• Why public agencies are uniquely positioned to lead in the transition.• What reforms are needed to fix the queue and speed up deployment.About our guest: Ali Chehrehsazis CEO of TerraVerde Energy, advising public agencies across California on deploying microgrids, solar, and batteries to cut costs, improve resilience, and accelerate the clean energy transition. For more information on TerraVerde, head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.California's clean energy story is often told through solar and batteries, but the real challenge isn't building the technology, it's connecting it. Across the state, schools, water districts, and city governments want to deploy microgrids to cut costs and boost resilience, yet many projects are stuck in interconnection queues, waiting years to come online. The result? Communities lose out on cheaper, cleaner power, and essential services remain exposed to grid instability.In this episode of Transmission, we hear from Ali Chehrehsaz, CEO of TerraVerde Energy, who has spent over 15 years helping California's public agencies navigate this landscape. He explains why interconnection has become the biggest bottleneck for solar and storage, how agencies can take control of their energy future, and what reforms are needed to deliver resilience at scale. It's a conversation about turning ambition into action and about building clean power where it matters most.Key topics covered:• Why interconnection, not incentives, is now the biggest barrier for solar and storage.• How microgrids can cut costs and strengthen resilience for schools, cities, and water districts.• The lessons from 15+ years of deploying clean energy in California.• Why public agencies are uniquely positioned to lead in the transition.• What reforms are needed to fix the queue and speed up deployment.About our guest: Ali Chehrehsazis CEO of TerraVerde Energy, advising public agencies across California on deploying microgrids, solar, and batteries to cut costs, improve resilience, and accelerate the clean energy transition. For more information on TerraVerde, head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.Australia's energy system is at a tipping point. As more renewables come online, the challenge is no longer just about building generation but about ensuring the grid can handle it reliably, affordably, and at speed. Without flexible infrastructure, bottlenecks grow, projects stall, and costs climb.In this episode, Wendel is joined by Alex Wonhas. The conversation explores how projects like Bulable One are redefining what batteries can deliver, how connections reform is shaping deployment, and how equity-sharing with First Nations groups could set a new standard for community benefit. We also look at what Australia's experience can teach the world about scaling storage and sharing the gains of the clean energy transition fairly.Key topics covered include:• How the Bulable One project is setting new benchmarks for battery storage in Australia.• Why the Integrated System Plan (ISP) positions storage as the backbone of a renewable grid.• What connections reform means for speeding up the pipeline of projects.• How equity-sharing with First Nations communities can shape a fairer energy transition.• What the rest of the world can learn from Australia's approach to scaling storage and renewables.About our guestAlex Wonhas is CEO of Ampyr Australia, where he is leading the company's expansion into large-scale renewables and storage across the NEM. With a career spanning system design at the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and senior leadership in global engineering consultancy, Alex brings deep expertise in how to plan, build, and operate complex power systems. For more information on AMPYR, head to their website. About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.Australia's energy system is at a tipping point. As more renewables come online, the challenge is no longer just about building generation but about ensuring the grid can handle it reliably, affordably, and at speed. Without flexible infrastructure, bottlenecks grow, projects stall, and costs climb.In this episode, Wendel is joined by Alex Wonhas. The conversation explores how projects like Bulable One are redefining what batteries can deliver, how connections reform is shaping deployment, and how equity-sharing with First Nations groups could set a new standard for community benefit. We also look at what Australia's experience can teach the world about scaling storage and sharing the gains of the clean energy transition fairly.Key topics covered include:• How the Bulable One project is setting new benchmarks for battery storage in Australia.• Why the Integrated System Plan (ISP) positions storage as the backbone of a renewable grid.• What connections reform means for speeding up the pipeline of projects.• How equity-sharing with First Nations communities can shape a fairer energy transition.• What the rest of the world can learn from Australia's approach to scaling storage and renewables.About our guestAlex Wonhas is CEO of Ampyr Australia, where he is leading the company's expansion into large-scale renewables and storage across the NEM. With a career spanning system design at the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and senior leadership in global engineering consultancy, Alex brings deep expertise in how to plan, build, and operate complex power systems. For more information on AMPYR, head to their website. About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.How do public markets really view the energy transition? And what signals are investors looking for before they back the companies building tomorrow's energy system? Financing the energy transition isn't just about building projects, it's about convincing capital markets to back them. Uncertainty around policy, regulation, and profitability often slows the flow of capital into clean energy and without clear signals, institutional investors may hesitate, leaving projects underfunded and slowing down the pace of change.So what will it take to unlock that investment at scale? In this conversation, Quentin is joined by Shanu Mathew, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Lazard Asset Management, explains how public markets view the risks and opportunities of the transition. He shares what investors are really looking for, from policy clarity to proof of long-term returns and how these signals can accelerate the deployment of capital into the companies and technologies shaping our net zero future.Key topics covered include:• How public markets evaluate energy and climate-focused companies.• The signals investors want to see before deploying capital.• Why policy clarity and consistency are critical for unlocking investment.• The impact of market volatility, interest rates, and geopolitics on investor appetite.• What listed markets reveal about the future shape of the energy transition.Note: Our guest caught a slip of the tongue—at timestamps 22:52, 23:08, and 23:21, they said "per square foot" but meant "per megawatt."About our guestShanu Mathew is Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Lazard Asset Management, where he manages global public equity portfolios for institutional investors. With a focus on energy and climate, he brings a unique perspective on how public markets assess risk, opportunity, and long-term value in the transition to net zero. His insights highlight what investors need to see to unlock capital at scale for the clean energy transition. For more information on Lazard Asset Management - head to their website. About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.How do public markets really view the energy transition? And what signals are investors looking for before they back the companies building tomorrow's energy system? Financing the energy transition isn't just about building projects, it's about convincing capital markets to back them. Uncertainty around policy, regulation, and profitability often slows the flow of capital into clean energy and without clear signals, institutional investors may hesitate, leaving projects underfunded and slowing down the pace of change.So what will it take to unlock that investment at scale? In this conversation, Quentin is joined by Shanu Mathew, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Lazard Asset Management, explains how public markets view the risks and opportunities of the transition. He shares what investors are really looking for, from policy clarity to proof of long-term returns and how these signals can accelerate the deployment of capital into the companies and technologies shaping our net zero future.Key topics covered include:• How public markets evaluate energy and climate-focused companies.• The signals investors want to see before deploying capital.• Why policy clarity and consistency are critical for unlocking investment.• The impact of market volatility, interest rates, and geopolitics on investor appetite.• What listed markets reveal about the future shape of the energy transition.Note: Our guest caught a slip of the tongue—at timestamps 22:52, 23:08, and 23:21, they said "per square foot" but meant "per megawatt."About our guestShanu Mathew is Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Lazard Asset Management, where he manages global public equity portfolios for institutional investors. With a focus on energy and climate, he brings a unique perspective on how public markets assess risk, opportunity, and long-term value in the transition to net zero. His insights highlight what investors need to see to unlock capital at scale for the clean energy transition. For more information on Lazard Asset Management - head to their website. About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.How do you take a battery project from an empty field to a grid-connected asset that actually supports the system? And with queue reforms, planning pressure, and shifting revenue stacks, what does it now take to move storage from idea to operation at speed *and* at scale?Today we're taking a look how sites are found, why connections and planning timelines make or break projects, and which policy changes (from connections reform to Clean Power 2030) matter most for accelerating flexible capacity on the system.In this episode, Ed is joined joined by Bex Sherwood, Head of Development at Field, to unpack how a storage developer navigates origination, planning, construction and optimisation and where the biggest bottlenecks (and opportunities) now sit.Key topics covered include:How battery storage projects are developed. From day zero through to operations.The impact of Clean Power 2030 and connections reform on storage growth.The key challenges developers face in planning and permitting.How Field has evolved since 2023, moving from developer to owner, operator, and optimiser.Why diversity in the workforce matters for the future of batteries and STEM.About our guestBex Sherwood is Head of Development at Field, a developer, owner, operator and optimiser of grid-scale battery storage; she also chairs Regen's Planning Working Group, focusing on practical reforms to speed well-sited, system-friendly projects. For more information about Field, head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.How do you take a battery project from an empty field to a grid-connected asset that actually supports the system? And with queue reforms, planning pressure, and shifting revenue stacks, what does it now take to move storage from idea to operation at speed *and* at scale?Today we're taking a look how sites are found, why connections and planning timelines make or break projects, and which policy changes (from connections reform to Clean Power 2030) matter most for accelerating flexible capacity on the system.In this episode, Ed is joined joined by Bex Sherwood, Head of Development at Field, to unpack how a storage developer navigates origination, planning, construction and optimisation and where the biggest bottlenecks (and opportunities) now sit.Key topics covered include:How battery storage projects are developed. From day zero through to operations.The impact of Clean Power 2030 and connections reform on storage growth.The key challenges developers face in planning and permitting.How Field has evolved since 2023, moving from developer to owner, operator, and optimiser.Why diversity in the workforce matters for the future of batteries and STEM.About our guestBex Sherwood is Head of Development at Field, a developer, owner, operator and optimiser of grid-scale battery storage; she also chairs Regen's Planning Working Group, focusing on practical reforms to speed well-sited, system-friendly projects. For more information about Field, head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.Traditional models of company building often fall short in the energy transition space. Unlike apps or SaaS, energy is complex, capital-heavy, and tied to physical assets that keep the lights on.But the rise of the 'electron economy' see's a new approach to building companies, and could help unlock the next wave of innovation for the energy transition, supporting the convergence of electricity, technology, and infrastructure.In this conversation, Evan Caron CEO and Founder of Montauk Climate joins Quentin to explore all things energy and venture capital. Key topics covered include:Key topics covered include: • How the ‘electron economy' is reshaping markets and business models.• The shortcomings of the traditional venture model in energy and infrastructure.• How Montauk Capital flips the incubator model to build companies from the ground up.• The importance of deep expertise and management teams in scaling climate businesses.• What investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers can learn from this new approach.About our guestEvan Caron is the founder of Montauk Capital, a venture studio dedicated to building companies for the energy transition. He brings extensive experience across energy markets, venture capital, and infrastructure investment, with a career dedicated to advancing the intersection of finance and the energy system. Evan leads a structured approach to building businesses in the electron economy identifying high-impact opportunities, developing strategies, and assembling expert leadership teams to scale solutions that address some of the most complex challenges in energy and climate. For more information on Montauk Climate, head to their websiteAbout Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.Traditional models of company building often fall short in the energy transition space. Unlike apps or SaaS, energy is complex, capital-heavy, and tied to physical assets that keep the lights on.But the rise of the 'electron economy' see's a new approach to building companies, and could help unlock the next wave of innovation for the energy transition, supporting the convergence of electricity, technology, and infrastructure.In this conversation, Evan Caron CEO and Founder of Montauk Climate joins Quentin to explore all things energy and venture capital. Key topics covered include:Key topics covered include: • How the ‘electron economy' is reshaping markets and business models.• The shortcomings of the traditional venture model in energy and infrastructure.• How Montauk Capital flips the incubator model to build companies from the ground up.• The importance of deep expertise and management teams in scaling climate businesses.• What investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers can learn from this new approach.About our guestEvan Caron is the founder of Montauk Capital, a venture studio dedicated to building companies for the energy transition. He brings extensive experience across energy markets, venture capital, and infrastructure investment, with a career dedicated to advancing the intersection of finance and the energy system. Evan leads a structured approach to building businesses in the electron economy identifying high-impact opportunities, developing strategies, and assembling expert leadership teams to scale solutions that address some of the most complex challenges in energy and climate. For more information on Montauk Climate, head to their websiteAbout Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletterWhich regions are best positioned for the clean energy transition and what does it really cost to balance these variable power sources across a global energy system? The transition is not just about choosing the cheapest technology upfront. It's about understanding the system-wide costs of integrating renewables.As the world races to electrify, countries face starkly different starting points. Some have abundant solar resources; others rely on wind. But no matter the geography, the same challenge emerges: how do we balance intermittent renewables while keeping costs down for consumers? Every country will have to solve the balance challenge, but the path will look different depending on local resources.In this episode of Transmission, Elena Pravettoni and Phoebe O'Hara from SystemE&Piq join us to unpack one of the most pressing questions in energy today: how to design power systems that are clean, affordable, and reliable at scale.In this conversation, we cover:Sun belts vs wind hotspots: Which geographies are better placed for the clean energy transition, and why local resources matter.Why building renewables is only half the challenge, and how flexibility shapes the true system cost.The role of storage, interconnection and demand response - the tools that make variable renewables reliable and affordable at scale.Global lessons in power system design – what countries can learn from each other.The importance of looking beyond cheapest generation to understand long-term system costs.Mentioned in the episodePower Systems Transformation Report Demand side flexibility – unleashing untapped potential for clean powerAbout our guestsElena Pravettoni is Head of Analysis at the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC), where she leads research and insights to support policymakers and industry leaders in accelerating the global energy transition. Her work focuses on system-wide analysis to guide decision-making on clean power, decarbonisation pathways, and cost-effective solutions for net zero. Connect on LinkedInPhoebe O'Hara is Head of Clean Power at the ETC, where she leads work on power system transformation and is the lead author of the Commission's recent report on the future of global clean power. With a background in battery storage and energy innovation, Phoebe brings deep expertise on the technologies and policies that enable reliable, affordable renewable energy at scale. Connect on LinkedIn For more information on the Energy Transmissions Commision or Systemiq, check out their websites. https://www.systemiq.earth/https://www.energy-transitions.org/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletterWhich regions are best positioned for the clean energy transition and what does it really cost to balance these variable power sources across a global energy system? The transition is not just about choosing the cheapest technology upfront. It's about understanding the system-wide costs of integrating renewables.As the world races to electrify, countries face starkly different starting points. Some have abundant solar resources; others rely on wind. But no matter the geography, the same challenge emerges: how do we balance intermittent renewables while keeping costs down for consumers? Every country will have to solve the balance challenge, but the path will look different depending on local resources.In this episode of Transmission, Elena Pravettoni and Phoebe O'Hara from SystemE&Piq join us to unpack one of the most pressing questions in energy today: how to design power systems that are clean, affordable, and reliable at scale.In this conversation, we cover:Sun belts vs wind hotspots: Which geographies are better placed for the clean energy transition, and why local resources matter.Why building renewables is only half the challenge, and how flexibility shapes the true system cost.The role of storage, interconnection and demand response - the tools that make variable renewables reliable and affordable at scale.Global lessons in power system design – what countries can learn from each other.The importance of looking beyond cheapest generation to understand long-term system costs.Mentioned in the episodePower Systems Transformation Report Demand side flexibility – unleashing untapped potential for clean powerAbout our guestsElena Pravettoni is Head of Analysis at the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC), where she leads research and insights to support policymakers and industry leaders in accelerating the global energy transition. Her work focuses on system-wide analysis to guide decision-making on clean power, decarbonisation pathways, and cost-effective solutions for net zero. Connect on LinkedInPhoebe O'Hara is Power Lead at the ETC, where she leads work on power system transformation and is the lead author of the Commission's recent report on the future of global clean power. With a background in battery storage and energy innovation, Phoebe brings deep expertise on the technologies and policies that enable reliable, affordable renewable energy at scale. Connect on LinkedIn For more information on the Energy Transmissions Commision or Systemiq, check out their websites. https://www.systemiq.earth/https://www.energy-transitions.org/

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.Traditional power systems were designed to flow one way from centralised transmission assets down to households and businesses. But as electrification accelerates, this old model risks becoming a bottleneck. The grid faces growing pressure from rising demand, including EVs, heat pumps, industrial loads and variable renewable generation, but these could also be the key to flexibility success. The challenge is clear: how do we meet net zero goals affordably, without locking consumers into higher bills?In this conversation, Alex Schoch, VP of Flexibility and Electrification at Octopus Energy joins Ed Porter to unpack the critical role of consumer-led flexibility in the net zero transition.Key topics include:Why intelligent demand is no longer optional for the energy system and what happens if we ignore it.What does the shift from a supply-led grid to one shaped by consumers really look like?How smart tariffs can turn everyday appliances into tools for the energy transition.How aggregation at scale could rival traditional infrastructure and reshape system operations.Why flexibility can save consumers money as well as the system billions.About our guestAlex Schoch is VP of Flexibility and Electrification at Octopus Energy, where he leads efforts to accelerate the electrification of transport, heating, and industry while integrating consumer demand into power systems. With a background at Tesla launching both EV and energy storage businesses -including the landmark Hornsdale battery project in Australia. Alex brings deep expertise in how technology, markets, and policy intersect to drive the energy transition.Connect with Alex on LinkedInor for more information on what Octopus do, head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.Traditional power systems were designed to flow one way from centralised transmission assets down to households and businesses. But as electrification accelerates, this old model risks becoming a bottleneck. The grid faces growing pressure from rising demand, including EVs, heat pumps, industrial loads and variable renewable generation, but these could also be the key to flexibility success. The challenge is clear: how do we meet net zero goals affordably, without locking consumers into higher bills?In this conversation, Alex Schoch, VP of Flexibility and Electrification at Octopus Energy joins Ed Porter to unpack the critical role of consumer-led flexibility in the net zero transition.Key topics include:Why intelligent demand is no longer optional for the energy system and what happens if we ignore it.What does the shift from a supply-led grid to one shaped by consumers really look like?How smart tariffs can turn everyday appliances into tools for the energy transition.How aggregation at scale could rival traditional infrastructure and reshape system operations.Why flexibility can save consumers money as well as the system billions.About our guestAlex Schoch is VP of Flexibility and Electrification at Octopus Energy, where he leads efforts to accelerate the electrification of transport, heating, and industry while integrating consumer demand into power systems. With a background at Tesla launching both EV and energy storage businesses -including the landmark Hornsdale battery project in Australia. Alex brings deep expertise in how technology, markets, and policy intersect to drive the energy transition.Connect with Alex on LinkedInor for more information on what Octopus do, head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletterDelivering a decarbonised power system isn't just about building more renewables and storage, it's also about regulation. The rules that shape investment, protect consumers, and manage risk are critical to whether the UK can hit net zero on time.But regulation comes with trade-offs. How do you keep bills affordable while ensuring enough capital flows into clean infrastructure? How do you encourage innovation without compromising reliability? And how can Ofgem strike the right balance between investor certainty and consumer protection in a period of huge change?In this conversation, Ed speaks with Georgina Mills, Director of Energy Systems Management & Security at Ofgem about the regulator's role in the UK's energy transition. They discuss the frameworks that shape investment in networks, the need for agility in a fast-changing market, and what regulatory innovation might look like as we build a net zero system.Key topics covered include:Why regulation is central to delivering net zero on time.The trade-offs between consumer protection and investor certainty.How Ofgem is adapting frameworks to enable flexibility and innovation.The role of regulatory signals in unlocking clean energy investment.What the future of energy regulation could look like in a net zero world.About our guest Georgina Mills is Director of Energy Systems Management & Security at Ofgem, where she leads reform of network charging and facilitates low-carbon investment across Great Britain's electricity system. With experience spanning regulatory roles in both the UK and New Zealand, Georgina oversees initiatives that balance consumer protection with system resilienceAbout Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletterDelivering a decarbonised power system isn't just about building more renewables and storage, it's also about regulation. The rules that shape investment, protect consumers, and manage risk are critical to whether the UK can hit net zero on time.But regulation comes with trade-offs. How do you keep bills affordable while ensuring enough capital flows into clean infrastructure? How do you encourage innovation without compromising reliability? And how can Ofgem strike the right balance between investor certainty and consumer protection in a period of huge change?In this conversation, Ed speaks with Georgina Mills, Director of Energy Systems Management & Security at Ofgem about the regulator's role in the UK's energy transition. They discuss the frameworks that shape investment in networks, the need for agility in a fast-changing market, and what regulatory innovation might look like as we build a net zero system.Key topics covered include:Why regulation is central to delivering net zero on time.The trade-offs between consumer protection and investor certainty.How Ofgem is adapting frameworks to enable flexibility and innovation.The role of regulatory signals in unlocking clean energy investment.What the future of energy regulation could look like in a net zero world.About our guest Georgina Mills is Director of Energy Systems Management & Security at Ofgem, where she leads reform of network charging and facilitates low-carbon investment across Great Britain's electricity system. With experience spanning regulatory roles in both the UK and New Zealand, Georgina oversees initiatives that balance consumer protection with system resilienceAbout Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.As renewables take a larger share of the power mix, the need for flexibility in electricity markets has never been greater. But while the technology exists. From batteries and demand response to interconnectors the challenge lies in creating the right market structures and incentives to bring it all together.Today's power markets were designed around centralised fossil generation. For flexibility to scale, they must evolve, ensuring that short-term trading, ancillary services, and long-term contracts all work in harmony. Without that, renewable integration will stall, and the cost of balancing the grid will rise.In this episode of Transmission, Quentin is joined by Rasmus Rode Mosbæk to explore the future of energy trading and flexibility markets. They discuss how market design can enable faster renewable integration, why transparency and liquidity matter, and what lessons can be drawn from other European systems. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:Why flexibility is the missing piece in renewable integration.How market design shapes investment and innovation in storage.The growing role of short-term trading in balancing the grid.Lessons from European power markets on flexibility and liquidity.What's needed to unlock the full potential of demand-side response.About our guestRasmus Rode Mosbæk is the CEO and Founder of Hybrid Greentech, a Danish software company specialising in intelligent energy storage solutions. With an MSc and PhD in energy systems, Rasmus combines deep technical expertise with commercial insight to deliver smarter ways of integrating renewables into the grid. At Hybrid Greentech, he leads the development of HERA, an AI-powered platform that optimises virtual power plants and battery storage, helping asset owners maximise revenues, extend asset lifetimes, and strengthen grid stability. For more information on Hybrid Greentech, head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.As renewables take a larger share of the power mix, the need for flexibility in electricity markets has never been greater. But while the technology exists. From batteries and demand response to interconnectors the challenge lies in creating the right market structures and incentives to bring it all together.Today's power markets were designed around centralised fossil generation. For flexibility to scale, they must evolve, ensuring that short-term trading, ancillary services, and long-term contracts all work in harmony. Without that, renewable integration will stall, and the cost of balancing the grid will rise.In this episode of Transmission, Quentin is joined by Rasmus Rode Mosbæk to explore the future of energy trading and flexibility markets. They discuss how market design can enable faster renewable integration, why transparency and liquidity matter, and what lessons can be drawn from other European systems. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:Why flexibility is the missing piece in renewable integration.How market design shapes investment and innovation in storage.The growing role of short-term trading in balancing the grid.Lessons from European power markets on flexibility and liquidity.What's needed to unlock the full potential of demand-side response.About our guestRasmus Rode Mosbæk is the CEO and Founder of Hybrid Greentech, a Danish software company specialising in intelligent energy storage solutions. With an MSc and PhD in energy systems, Rasmus combines deep technical expertise with commercial insight to deliver smarter ways of integrating renewables into the grid. At Hybrid Greentech, he leads the development of HERA, an AI-powered platform that optimises virtual power plants and battery storage, helping asset owners maximise revenues, extend asset lifetimes, and strengthen grid stability. For more information on Hybrid Greentech, head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.Electricity grids worldwide need both the flexibility to adapt to renewable energy sources, and the resilience to cope with grid-stress events. Demand curtailment and other forms of demand-side response (DSR) play an increasingly fundamental role in supporting both these requirements, yet direct participation in these programmes can be complex, and is typically geared towards high-demand customers with single, centralised sites.However smaller, decentralised organisations can still unlock the benefits of DSR and provide a crucial grid service by working with an aggregator. By bringing multiple demand customers and sites together in a virtual power plant (VPP), aggregators help businesses of all sizes become major contributors to grid stability, without the challenges of managing individual enrolment themselves.In this episode, Michael Lynch, manager of Enel X's global Network Operations Centre (NOC) in Dublin, joins Ed Porter to discuss the growing role of VPPs in helping stabilise global electricity grids. In conversation they discuss:The nature of VPPs, and the type of generation, storage and load-curtailment resources they aggregate. How VPPs respond to the requirements of grid and asset operators. The use of flexibility and automation in managing VPP performance. The need for resilience in the NOC to ensure a reliable and rapid response in volatile conditions – from shutdowns and outages, to extreme weather and earthquakes. The human dimension and skills set required to balance around 10 GW of flexibility services worldwide.The future of VPPs as they adopt more battery storage assets in EVs, homes and businesses.About our guestMichael joined Enel X Global Retail in 2020 from an airline operations control centre, where hegained hands-on experience planning, scheduling and managing disruptions in a fast-paced,high-pressure environment.Enel X Global Retail is Enel Group's business line dedicated to customers around the world with the aim of effectively providing products and services based on their energy needs and encouraging them towards a more conscious and sustainable use of energy. Globally, it provides electricity, integrated and innovative energy services to more than 54 million customers worldwide, offering flexibility services aggregating 9.8 GW, managing around 3 million lighting points, and with 30,500 owned public charging points for electric mobility.For more information on what Enel X Global Retail does, head to its website at https://www.enelx.com/uk/en/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.