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Summer rewind: What does Canada do with excess energy? How is it stored today and how will it be stored as the energy industry evolves? Justin Rangooni, CEO of Energy Storage Canada, shares how energy storage supports a sustainable future for Canadians—from enhanced flexibility to affordability, large-scale grids to individual consumer needs. Listen to episode 152 of thinkenergy to learn about ongoing projects and challenges facing the energy storage sector in Canada.   Related links   ●     Justin Rangooni on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-rangooni-5063b542/ ●     Energy Storage Canada: https://www.energystoragecanada.org/ ●     TC Energy Pump Storage Project: https://www.tcenergy.com/operations/power/pumped-storage-project/ ●     From Small to Mighty report: https://energyontario.ca/Files/OEA_ESC_From_Small_to_Mighty_Dec_2024.pdf ●     Ontario Energy Board: https://www.oeb.ca/ ●     Trevor Freeman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-freeman-p-eng-cem-leed-ap-8b612114/ ●     Hydro Ottawa: https://hydroottawa.com/en    To subscribe using Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinkenergy/id1465129405   To subscribe using Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wFz7rdR8Gq3f2WOafjxpl   To subscribe on Libsyn: http://thinkenergy.libsyn.com/ --- Subscribe so you don't miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/user/hydroottawalimited   Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydroottawa   Stay in the know on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HydroOttawa   Keep up with the posts on X: https://twitter.com/thinkenergypod ----- Transcript: Trevor Freeman  00:00 Hi everyone. Well, summer is here, and the think energy team is stepping back a bit to recharge and plan out some content for the next season. We hope all of you get some much needed downtime as well, but we aren't planning on leaving you hanging over the next few months, we will be re-releasing some of our favorite episodes from the past year that we think really highlight innovation, sustainability and community. These episodes highlight the changing nature of how we use and manage energy, and the investments needed to expand, modernize and strengthen our grid in response to that. All of this driven by people and our changing needs and relationship to energy as we move forward into a cleaner, more electrified future, the energy transition, as we talk about many times on this show. Thanks so much for listening, and we'll be back with all new content in September. Until then, happy listening.   Trevor Freeman  00:55 Welcome to think energy, a podcast that dives into the fast changing world of energy through conversations with industry leaders, innovators and people on the front lines of the energy transition. Join me, Trevor Freeman, as I explore the traditional, unconventional and up and coming facets of the energy industry. If you have any thoughts, feedback or ideas for topics we should cover, please reach out to us at think energy at hydroottawa.com, Hi everyone. Welcome back. We tend to take for granted that when we flick that light switch on, or we plug in our coffee maker or EV, electricity is there to do what we want it to do. It will light up the room or make our coffee or charge our car or whatever the case may be. But let's take a minute to reflect on the engineering marvel that makes that a reality. The traditional power grid is set up as a one way on demand system, meaning, when you need those electrons for your morning cup of coffee somewhere else, that same amount of electricity needs to be generated pretty much simultaneously. Multiply that one use case by hundreds of millions or likely even billions of devices needing power at any given time, and you can appreciate the challenge. Traditionally, power grids don't store electricity. They need to make sure they're generating enough power for the load that's required at any given time. And as many generation sources can't be instantaneously turned on or off. This requires forecasting, also known as informed guessing, of what the load might be at any given time to make sure that the generation resources needed are up and running. Some forms of generation require a few minutes to turn on and off. Some require a few days or even weeks. In the case of nuclear generation, for example, and others like solar or wind are dependent on weather conditions. So all of this means that often there is some excess generation that needs to go somewhere, and that somewhere is traditionally a neighboring jurisdiction, who will buy that excess power at a pretty low rate. So all that I've described above, while it is an engineering marvel, is a rather inflexible system. The good news is that this is the power grid of yesterday. Well, today, a little bit as well. The grid of tomorrow is shaping up to be much more flexible in terms of when and where we generate and use electricity, and a major tool that will help us get to that state is energy storage. Energy Storage means things that let us generate electricity at a certain point in time, such as when the sun is shining or the wind is blowing, or when not a lot of people are using grid electricity, like the middle of the night, but save it to be used later, when the conditions are opposite to those I just mentioned. This opens up loads of possibilities and can help with grid flexibility, for sure, but also other things like customer affordability. So imagine being able to pull cheaper off peak electricity from the grid and use it later when rates are higher during peak times, instead of buying that more expensive power. It supports things like resiliency, so using stored electricity during an outage, for example, and it also lets utilities and system operators pull on different resources on the grid at different times, instead of only having generation to pull from. Energy storage can take many forms, which we'll get into in today's conversation, but certainly, batteries are the ones that we are most familiar with. We're seeing more and more applications for this technology, from home battery systems to large scale Grid applications. In fact, here in Ontario, the Independent System Operator or IESO is working through their long term or LT one RFP, which is looking to procure capacity, including battery storage for grid needs. But some of these projects are facing hurdles, such as opposition from community. Members opposed to project developments in their area over concerns about what those projects mean with the need for more energy storage of all sizes on our grid. I thought this would be a good time to dig into this growing sector and understand it a little bit better. And the perfect person to help us do that is actually someone who's been on the show twice before, Justin Rangoon, he the president and CEO of energy storage Canada. So even though Justin's been on before, I think given what's happening in the news and the evolving sector that he represents, it's great to have him back to talk through some of this stuff together. So energy storage Canada, or ESC is the National Trade Association that's dedicated to advancing Canada's energy storage sector. It's a non profit organization that was established in 2016 and has a diverse membership of more than 85 members, from technology providers to project developers, power generators, utilities like Hydro Ottawa, engineering firms, etc, etc. Justin in particular, is the President and CEO of energy storage Canada, and is a lawyer with more than a decade of experience in Canada's energy sector, specializing in policy and government relations. He's been the executive director since 2019 and has facilitated significant growth within ESC membership, staff, conference offerings, et cetera, to kind of match the pace of accelerated growth in the storage sector. So it's really great to have Justin here today to talk through this with us. Justin Rangooni, welcome to the show. Great to be here again. Thanks for having me. Yeah, actually, that's a great correction or clarification. Welcome back to the show. So I think you're actually the first three Pete guests that we've had on the think energy podcast you've been on twice before, both times with my predecessor, Dan. So great for us to chat for the first time, but welcome back to Think energy for the third time.   Justin Rangooni  06:54 Oh, thank you. It's always good to have the Triple Crown, right? I'm happy to wear it   Trevor Freeman  06:59 and the first one too. So why don't we start right off the bat, Justin, if you don't mind, remind our listeners about the important role that energy storage can and will play for both customer needs as well as for grid management.   Justin Rangooni  07:16 Okay, so the best way to think of it is, there's an analogy that one of our members had always said, and we continue to use it when we talk about energy storage. And the great things that can do is that it's like bacon. It makes everything better. I don't eat bacon, but I take I understand the concept, and what that means is, if you look at from a grid management point of view, is that we have all in Ontario, we're lucky to have a pretty clean grid, if it's nuclear power, or it's water power, or it's intermittent generation like wind and solar and even some gas too, which is which is near zero carbon or don't have coal. So it's a clean grid, and energy storage can make that better in the sense that it will optimize those generation assets so we're not wasting it. So those days before we would hear about when energy is needed but the wind's not blowing, or the sun's not shining, or we don't need the energy and we have to spill water, or, you know, we may have to power down a ramp, down a bit of the nuclear ramp or the natural gas units. Now energy storage can make sure we don't waste that now we can collect that power when it's done, when it's when it's being done, when it's being made, and we're holding it for when it's needed. And from a grid management that is the real key. That is the game changer that energy storage provides. And if we break it down, to the customer themselves. You know, you're trying to think of now, not just helping keep the lights on. We're also talking about your rates now in terms of now we can kind of defer those investments in terms of more generation, because now you have energy storage that's getting more out of it. We're also talking from the distribution side about pools and wires. Maybe you don't you can defer those investments a little longer with more distributed, connected energy storage. So now the customer is starting to see the benefits of energy storage in their rates and in their electricity bill. And look, I just got an electric car. They're really excited about it, and I can see the possibilities of that car being a battery for my home, for my use, which, again, now maybe that's still a bit down the road with B to G and using it to power a residential energy storage unit in my house, but the possibilities are really endless. So this is really the exciting thing about energy storage, from a Grid Manager down to the customer,   Trevor Freeman  09:35 yeah, and I think it's important to think about the different contexts that energy storage can play, or the different roles that it can play for our individual customers, a homeowner, there's a role for storage there, and you get some of those benefits that you just mentioned, but then we can scale that all the way up to the grid level. And you know, us in the utility space also have some things that we can do with. Energy Storage, and like you said, we can manage things a little bit better. We don't have to waste that energy. We can generate it when it's cheap and hold on to it and use it when it's maybe a bit more difficult in those peak periods. So lots of different uses. Thanks for laying that out for us. Now we hear a lot about, you know, decentralization and community-based energy systems, kind of more control at the community level when it comes to energy what's the role of energy storage in systems like that?   Justin Rangooni  10:32 Well, I think that's energy storage can really make that a reality. Now, again, I think I'll go back to my example having an electric car. It seems like more getting closer to being more a prosumer than just a consumer now. So I can see the possibilities of using electric vehicle you could and then you start to pair that with other kind of your thermostat or your other smart technologies in your home. So now, when we're talking about decentralizing community based energy systems, the consumer, the utility, the system operator, you're all able to get in the space of playing with the technologies. And that's really again, where it gets kind of exciting that everyone's playing a role. There's different possibilities to use, and we think energy storage is the key to doing that, because it can store that energy when it's not needed, and you can use it when it's needed. And if the technology evolution continues, eventually, the homeowner, the business owner, can start to use that. I can use buy power from the cars. I can use my power that I'm generating myself or from the distribution grid. And now I can start to play with it and use it store overnight when rates are low or when there's excess supply. I could store that energy and use it when it's needed during the day. So really exciting times, and that's why we think energy storage is key to any decentralized or community based energy systems.   Trevor Freeman  11:51 Yeah, it really unlocks that ability to push control into the hands of the end user, whether that's the homeowner or the business owner. The community, kind of pushes it downstream into their hands. So as I mentioned up top, you've been on the show before. I think the last time was 2021 which, I mean, doesn't seem like that long ago, in some sense, and also seems like decades ago. What has changed in the world of energy storage since the last time you were on the show? Oh,   Justin Rangooni  12:20 oh, how much has changed? Geez, like that does seem like a very long time ago. I think the Toronto Raptors were only two years coming out of an NBA championship, and we thought maybe we'll get some more, get some more long playoff runs. And that's right, still living the high on that. That's right, or still living the high back then? Well, since 2021 like, a massive amount has changed in the sector. You know, we're seeing incredible growth across Canada. I think when we first chatted back then, you know, we were talking about the energy storage potential, specifically in Ontario. And since that time, we've seen one of the largest procurements for energy storage technologies, and really globally, take place in Ontario, with over 3000 megawatts of contract contracts awarded in that time, and we're looking at more in subsequent rounds of procurements for the rest of the decade, including one of the first of the kind procurements focused on long lead time or long duration energy storage technologies, which does get very interesting, because now you're looking just beyond batteries, or just beyond lithium batteries. Now you're looking at things that can store power, six, 812, hours, days, weeks, even seasons. If you really think about it, it's really exciting. We've seen the growth in Ontario. And it's not just there. You look across the country, Nova Scotia, since that time, announced 350 megawatt battery energy storage projects. Alberta already has over 100 megawatts providing value and what their market design consultation is going on now we expect to see a lot more. BC is a 600 megawatt target. Saskatchewan installed a 50 megawatt desk system. And you're looking at projects big and small, transmission, connected, dx connected, being announced, implemented, you know, across the country, and just more as we speak.   Trevor Freeman  13:59 Yeah. So those long lead was just maybe for my own curiosity. Everybody's probably pretty familiar with battery technology, and if you're not, it's really the same concept as the batteries you put in, I don't know, your remote control, or in your phone or your car. Now, scaled up, what are some of those technologies as that energy storage technology that provides that long duration storage time that you were just mentioning. So   Justin Rangooni  14:22 you're looking at possibly different battery chemistries, like zinc, vanadium, for instance, like, again, different elements critical minerals that are found that can actually do their technological process, and what it can hold, can hold that energy for even longer. So you're looking at different battery chemistries. You're also looking for different methods of energy storage, like compressed air. Wow, which, again, there's a Canadian company which is one of our members of hydro store, and is doing great work getting ready for that in other parts of the world, where it's basically taking air, compressing it into underground caverns, saving that energy potential, and then releasing it to. Create electricity when it's needed, then you have thermal storage. And again, some Canadian companies are really looking in and on that one in terms of using, you know, heating molten salts or molten rocks for thermal storage, and eating that, that energy potential, and using and keeping it there and then using it for when it's needed. And I go think back to the batteries. There's, there's easing, which is, which is an Ontario company based out of Etobicoke that's looking at zinc based batteries for that long duration, and not to mention even pump storage, which has been around for decades. And we heard a recent announcement of moving the ball forward on TC energy's pump storage project in medieval again, that's a long duration energy storage project, again, doing more, doing it more than the four hour lithium batteries, but you get all those options available for a system operator then, then it gets really interesting that they can see what they need and what time and what storage technology to to rely on.   Trevor Freeman  15:55 Yeah. So for our listeners, I mean, you might be familiar with hydro generation, you take water that's flowing downhill, whether it's a waterfall or just a river, and use that momentum to turn a turbine. Pumped Storage would be taking that that water, actually pumping it uphill and holding it there and then when you want to generate electricity, letting it flow down through the turbine, and just repeating that process over and over again. So thanks. Thanks for sharing that with us. I think it's important to recognize that like any technology, things kind of move forward. They iterate, they improve, and as we see more adoption that technology, it speeds up the process of that iteration, and we see jumps forward in the technology and its efficiency. So we've talked about the importance for grid management, for cost, sort of reliability, but there are folks out there whose main driver is reducing their carbon footprint. So understanding that energy use often has a carbon aspect to it, how can energy storage help, whether that's a business or an industry, help them reduce their carbon   Justin Rangooni  17:01 footprint? That's a great question. And what energy storage can do is, traditionally, before energy storage technologies started to mature and be more economically viable, like we're seeing right now, a lot of companies, a lot of new communities and had a lot of access to electricity, reliable electricity would use diesel generation as backup. So that's dirtier, that's like, it's not good for the environment. But now energy storage can provide that different option. Now you can install an energy storage system, smaller battery, for instance, to provide that backup system, if that's what the reason you need it. But again, because now you have that battery, well, it's not just there for backup. Now you can use it for helping smooth those peaks. A lot of industrial customers, especially Ontario too, are using behind what's called behind the meter energy storage to really help mitigate or manage that electricity use during peak times where they don't necessarily have to rely on the grid. They can use that battery that's installed. Again, low carbon footprint, if at all, you're just using the clean electricity that's on the grid to power that battery, and now you're using that battery and reducing the pressure that's on the grid during those peak periods. So not only decarbonization, you're applying reliability, and it's really good for affordability reasons, and so that's why you're seeing a lot of interest from the CNI type customers.   Trevor Freeman  18:19 Awesome. Are you seeing an increased pace in the adoption of energy storage? Are we kind of hitting that technology adoption curve where it's starting to pick up, or has it been relatively stable the last couple of   Justin Rangooni  18:32 years? Well, I would say we're still in the growth mode. And I always like to say that the sector is growing as us the association energy storage Canada's growing. Our members keep getting bigger. Our conference keeps getting bigger. The amount of submissions and work and like podcasts like this and getting questions about it continue to grow. And it goes with the sector that it's still growing. There are provinces like Ontario that are ahead of the game right now, but there's others that are coming now. Provinces like Saskatchewan is starting to look more at energy storage. So in a few years, they'll might be where Ontario is. So everyone's coming at different angles, and it's because of the technology advancements for energy storage. It's also the economics have started to go down, but it's also that they are seeing, we really need that reliable backup power, or reliable electricity to help keep the lights on while keeping rates low, and they're seeing energy storage, that's the option that they really need to look at. So we are way beyond now science experiments and pilot projects, but we're still not there where it's starting to plateau. I'm not sure when that happens. I hope maybe it never happens. Maybe it just keeps going. The technology will advance, but just keep happening. So it's a really fun kind of we're still riding the wave, I would say,   Trevor Freeman  19:41 Yeah, awesome. So you gave a bit of an outlook on the Canadian landscape. Are there other jurisdictions around the world that are real leaders when it comes to energy storage, you know, policy or adoption, or where they are, compared to Canada? You know   Justin Rangooni  19:55 what? We're starting to see that almost like everywhere. So obviously us, they lead. Their leaders, a lot of the ways, similar to us, their states have different priorities, different reasons for using it, just like we have our provinces. So states like California are have a lot of energy storage to make use of the intermittent solar generation that they have. Texas, also, maybe with solar, too, is using a lot of energy storage. But interesting, like the red state, the Republican state of Texas, is embracing innovative technologies like energy storage. Because, if you recall, during their winter storm they had they ran like their power was really short. So what did they look at going forward, saying, we need to make sure that we have a reliable system. And entered and they started to really embrace energy storage. So if it's decarbonization goals, if it's reliability goals, if it's a priority, goals are really driving a lot of the policy directions in the US, in Europe, in China, in Asia, China, Japan, Korea, they're all looking to install more energy storage. Again, it's not, it's not just like politically neutral. It's almost like country neutral, that you can put this anywhere. It's scalable, it's portable. And that's the beauty of energy storage.   Trevor Freeman  21:08 Yeah. I mean, it's a good reminder that when you get right down to it, when you cut through all the noise, good ideas, you know, kind of transcend politics and transcend political parties or rhetoric. If it's a good idea, it's a good idea and it's and it's going to happen. Okay? So I want to dive into a report that you kind of partnered with the Ontario Energy Association recently on the reports called from small to mighty unlocking ders to meet Ontario's electricity needs. So in this report, you outline a policy and regulatory framework that is aimed at enabling widespread adoption of DERs, which includes energy storage. Can you talk us through the main principles of that framework?   Justin Rangooni  21:52 Sure, and this is a great collaboration between the Ontario Energy Association trying to look at everyone's been talking about distributed energy storage or energy resources as kind of the next phase, the next piece of the energy puzzle in Ontario, and really for Canada. But we're looking Ontario here to meet our capacity needs that are being forecasted by the IEA. So, so what we thought working with the OEA was, can we come out with a paper that kind of looks at a roadmap to how do we really start to implement DERs, and that includes the utilities in Ontario, that includes the private entities and companies who want to install and own and help own and operate these DERs. So what this paper really looks at is, you know, it supports the development of an overarching policy and regulatory framework to enable DERs to play a much larger role in Ontario's electricity resource needs to support economic growth. So we're recommending that for Ontario government to issue policy directions to the Ontario Energy bowl or to the ISO to really enable LDCs like Hydro Ottawa led der procurements, as well as make grid modernization investments necessary to integrate and manage DERs, because we believe enabling an LDC led der procurement stream builds on LDCs existing responsibility and aligns with the development of future local markets for distribution services and really to play In that upcoming ISO wholesale market enhancements to better integrate DERs. So it's kind of bringing DERs into that game. So it's not just relying on centralized generation, which speaks really well to what energy storage kind of does. It's you can play in a wholesale market. It's a tech transmission connector. It could also be distribution connected. So that's why we consider it as a big piece of this der puzzle, distributed energy storage.   Trevor Freeman  23:43 Yeah. So I mean, you've outlined kind of that engagement piece and encouraging the regulatory bodies, our levels of government, to enable more DERs to happen. What does that engagement look like to support the industry's growth? How are you engaging with policymakers?   Justin Rangooni  24:00 Well, this is one of the great things of having a dedicated trade association, like energy stores. You know, we our team is growing. We're about six now. Across the country. We have a great we have fantastic 100, over 100 members, including Hydro Ottawa, who help us develop these policy submissions. And we have various working groups dedicated either Ontario wholesale or distributed energy storage or BC, Alberta, federal, Atlantic, Canada as well, what have you. And this is how we engage policy makers. We are able to tap into the expertise of our members and get their feedback and then bring that common consensus position focus exclusively on energy storage, nothing else. We do this 24 hours, seven days a week, 365, days a year, and we bring this to decision makers, if it's the regulator, the system operator and governments. So when we're talking about DERs, or we're talking about anything else, we're bringing that pure energy storage perspective that no one else can bring, and so they're seeing, i. Us is that trusted voice for the sector, and that's how we're really seeing a lot of momentum, and we are moving the ball down the   Trevor Freeman  25:06 field Great. What is the role that you guys play when it comes to fostering innovation and investment in new storage solutions? It's kind of that, you know, iterative process where technology improves over time. How are you and how is it energy storage Canada sort of helping speed that along. I   Justin Rangooni  25:25 think one of the best examples was with Ontario's procurement. They were really interested in long lead time, or long duration energy storage. So to help ISO get comfortable with the concept, because of our membership continues to grow, we have members who are dedicated to long energy storage. So we were able to facilitate introductions. We were able to group meetings, bring them to talk about their technologies to the ISO. And we'll do this again. We'll replicate this across the country as well. And it gets the ISO comfortable where they can ask all the questions that they could ever have about that into that company's LDS technology. And it gets them comfortable to start to frame the procurement so they'll know what technologies are available now, what technology may be available in, say, five years time, but then they can start applying so this is how we foster innovation and new storage solutions. We bring our members, facilitate those meetings with decision makers, and that really, can really start to get things moving   Trevor Freeman  26:18 when it comes to those new technology. So you mentioned, you know, having line of sight into what's coming five years down the road. I know earlier in the conversation, we were talking about, you know, different battery chemistries, different technologies. Is there anything coming up that isn't viable today or doesn't work today, or we may not be aware of today that you see as the next thing, the next technology that looks promising for deployment in the coming five or 10 years.   Justin Rangooni  26:45 You know what I would think a better way to look at it is, I think there's a knowledgeable a lot of the existing technologies, even if you look at lithium batteries, which is the most prevalent right now, where lithium batteries will be in five years, will probably look a lot different than it is now in terms of its efficiency, of how long, how many hours, it could be considered a long duration asset in five years time. And you can think of any of the other newer technologies that are coming now saying, oh, you know, I'm ready now. Or I need a long lead time. It might take me a year to have built in five years time that that, construction timeline could be shorter. So in this nascent sector, which is really brewing with so many great ideas and innovation, it's going to change year to year. Who knows by the end of the decade, how many different types of energy storage technologies are viable right now? That's what I'm really excited about. Where a system operator somewhere in this country will say, I need some capacity now. And now they could almost do it as the menu. I could pick the location I need it in, I need I need a certain duration, I need a certain size. And they can look at the menu of energy storage technologies that are really available now and start to kind of pick them off and say, Well, maybe, maybe this combination will really   Trevor Freeman  27:57 work. Yeah, having options really addresses multiple needs and different folks that have different drivers can sort of pick and choose what makes the most sense for them. Like any new technology or newer technology, it often starts with, you know, high capital costs. Those with the deep pockets are able to really engage in it first, but then over time, that comes down. So I'm curious, kind of, on the economics of it. Are there any trends that you're seeing when it comes to investment in energy storage projects in Canada that you're seeing over time? Yeah, I   Justin Rangooni  28:31 think there's a couple of buckets you can look at. You can look at, like strategic government support for programs. So when we first started, I think when we first talked, probably in 2021 where I just, kind of, I started in 2019 in this role, and we were talking to the federal government, saying, you grab all these great programs for other generation assets, why not create one for energy storage that can start to really help the project economics? So they created the smart renewable electricity Pathways Program. Then came the investment tax credits. So those are great examples of government support programs to really help this sector as it's growing. Will those be needed in five years plus time? Maybe not, maybe not. Maybe then it try, maybe it pivots to the newer energy storage technologies to help so but strategic government support is a is a great driver of it. You saw that in the US with their investment Reduction Act program, the RR, the IRA, which started to launch a lot of ITCs for different energy technologies, like energy store. And you saw the market boom. It really started making the economics better. And it just made helped on rates, where people were able to start looking at different innovative technologies. So strategic government support is key private sector engagement as well. And you're looking at that on the the AI start of things like the big data centers. They want to power their own clean supply of generation, and they're going to need energy storage to provide that 24/7 power. So they're willing to dole out money for. Are ESG goals as well. There's companies, hopefully still out there who still want to pursue ESG goals. So they're going to be looking at cleaner energy solutions and help and energy storage obviously plays a role in there. There's international collaborations with different governments, where Canada's part of talking about, you know, what can we do to share R and D to really advance different sorts of technologies. So really, it's government, it's the public, it's public together, and it's private altogether, doing this investment trends.   Trevor Freeman  30:30 Yeah, I mean, great answer, and you kind of answered my next question, or my follow up question, which is, what are some of the levers that we can lean on to encourage investment and to sort of speed up that investment. And I think you've hit the nail on the head there of the role that sort of government can play. We've talked on the show before about the role that government can play in sort of jump starting technology and using investments and tax credits to help get nascent technology off the ground until it's market ready. And we're seeing that in the in the storage space, the role of, you know, private entities with strong drivers, like data centers, for example, to come in and say, look, we've got a need here, and we see that energy storage can fulfill part of that need, and we're willing to pay in order to make that happen. And that also helps move the industry along and move the technology forward. So those are great examples. Thanks for highlighting that. Let's dive in a little bit into the technology. Here. One question that often comes up, maybe by by those more resistant to the technology, is, well, what about end of life? What about the environmental impacts when it comes to, you know, battery storage, in particular, the rare earth metals that go into that the mining required. Talk to us a little bit about some of the sustainability considerations regarding batteries, end of life. Can they be recycled? What? What happens? How are we mitigating that, that environmental impact?   Justin Rangooni  32:01 Yeah, I think these are excellent questions to ask, if you look on the recycling end of life, because we're at kind of the starting point of enabling energy storage. We're talking about batteries, specifically with these recent Ontario contracts. So these are 20 years contracts, so these batteries are going to last a while. You know? They might get replaced every 10 years. But what you're seeing is a lot of interesting Canadian companies. So there's a store, there's there BC, for example, is looking to be one of the leaders in not just EV, not just battery energy storage recycling, but electric vehicles and other recycling as well. So companies like tax and moment energy are taking you this opportunity while this window is open right now, see, how is it best to recycle these batteries? So either you're going to break them down to recycle them as much as you can in the most environmentally sensitive way, or can you now repurpose them? So a lot are looking at electric vehicle batteries that may come to life much sooner than battery energy storage system, let's say six to eight years, then repurposing those to say, well, we can get more life out of these. Could be battery, energy, standalone systems for another eight to 10 years. So there are recycling options, there's refurbishing options, and then there's just breaking down the components. And here is the opportunity for Canada to be a leader. You have this window. So there's interest, there's, there's, there's startup companies, and there's a lot of interest. So if Canada could do this, right, you know, we could be a leader in the recycling of EVs and battery energy storage.   Trevor Freeman  33:29 Yeah, it's like, it's the old. I don't know if it's a cliche or an adage, but somebody's problem is another person's opportunity, right? The challenge of a new technology, having a battery that gets to end of life at some point creates opportunity, whether that's in the recycling of it or and I'm glad you brought that up. It's one of my favorite examples or potential use cases of you know, an EV battery gets to the point where it can no longer provide the required power for moving a car down the highway at highway speeds, but it still can provide the kind of power that a house might need for backup power, for peak shaving or for reliability, whatever the case may be. So just because it's end of life in one use case doesn't necessarily mean it's end of life in another use case. I think that's a great example. I really like hearing that one. So one other thing that comes up when we talk about these maybe larger scale battery energy storage installations is safety, public safety. And there's a bit of a question mark, I think, in the public mind of, well, are these safe? Are we going to be at risk if we're near to one of these facilities? I think people are generally familiar with or even maybe even if they aren't familiar with it, they feel like they are when it comes to other types of generation, for example. But battery is a bit of an unknown. Are these battery installations? Are they safe? What are some of the safety considerations, and how is the industry addressing those?   Justin Rangooni  34:58 No and. And the short answer is, these are safe. As you mentioned at the outset, this technology is the same lithium batteries that are in your phone that you might put near your head when you're falling asleep, that you're plugging in overnight you're in your kitchen or your living room, what have you now, because they are bigger scale and the questions there they have to follow the correct procedures and installation. So what we rely on, obviously, our members adhere to the latest safety standards, the latest fire safety measures that have to take in the low risk that this might happen. What we also do, and we'll make a plug for these two members of ours who have been really helpful to us. It's Hillier Safety Group. Hillier and energy safety response group. So these are two members of ours who have especially with esrg. They are there. They are firefighters and ex firefighters who test batteries, energy storage system to and then take learnings and best practices from it. So we've encouraged and esrg goes out with our members. They go with the ISO. They do webinars that we host with them, speaking about how as a firefighter, they say, we test these things if they're installed correctly, if you're using the correct like a reputable company, and you ask about the mitigation measures these things are safe and in the low risk that these things might catch on fire by letting it burn out. It might not look so good sometimes, but that is actually the safest way. And there have been instances which I think were referenced and people talk about like in New York, and there was one in Los Angeles and and it, and they've done studies after this to say, Okay, what was the impact after nothing in the air, nothing in the soil, nothing in the water, it just burned itself out. Now, as the technology in the sector advances, you're going to see a lower risk of that. The numbers in the US actually say be as the number of battery in energy storage systems have increased, the incidence of these risks have gone down dramatically. And the reason is that technology is advancing. The safety measures are advancing, the standards are are advancing. So these things are becoming safer and safer. But if you're a community member and you have questions, ask the developer these questions. Say to them, what battery are you using? Is this a reputable company? How many What measures do you have in place in case something does happen? And these are all great questions to ask, and those who are our members of energy storage Canada, you know they will, they will be able to answer those and provide that comfort.   Trevor Freeman  37:27 Absolutely great, good answer. Okay, final question here, What is the long term vision for energy storage Canada? You know, we're seeing movement in the sector. We're seeing more adoption. Where do you kind of see your organization, your association, going in the coming years. We expect   Justin Rangooni  37:46 it to continue to grow as the sector grows. And really what we want to see is that in every jurisdiction, with every utility, and soon to get down to the residential that they're seeing energy storage technologies as a viable option. So if you're a system operator, or you're a government and you're looking at the supply mix and saying, Well, how are we going to make sure we can keep the lights on while keeping rates low, energy storage is like, if not the first option, it is up there. And that's really the vision. Now this is seen as a mainstream resource, that it is no question that you wouldn't look at energy storage as part of your solution, on the distribution level or at the transmission level. So the very exciting vision, and again, we talked about the residential and becoming a prosumer, and then that really is the opportunities start to become even more endless.   Trevor Freeman  38:34 Yeah, it's one of the things. I mean, our listeners are probably roll their eyes because they hear me say this all the time. But one of the things I like about being in this sector, this kind of energy space, is exactly that you can see the vision for how these various technologies, these strategies, this sort of new way of dealing with energy, seem really exciting and really cool, but they're also not that far down the road, like we're in the midst of this change when it comes to all this technology, I think energy storage is a perfect example of that, where just a couple years ago, maybe four or five years ago, it was hard to even imagine where we are today and where we'll be in the very near future, because things are changing so fast. So I share your excitement for that vision. Thanks for sharing that with us, and no doubt, energy storage Canada will have a big role to play in that today and in the years to come. Justin, thanks very much for this conversation. We do always end our interviews with a series of questions, so I'm going to fire those at you now, and we'll see. We'll see what you come up with. So first question is always, what's a book that you've read that you think everybody should read? Okay,   Justin Rangooni  39:45 that's a great question. This is my favorite part of these podcast interviews, really. Um, we saw a little political jump junkie who likes Pulitzer Prize winning books, so I kind of focus on political history. So if you want. Ever want to read any of those that are the best? I would say the Teddy Roosevelt trilogy by Edwin Morris is a must read. They're fantastic. So that's when I read those. I'm like, Okay, this was, are you gonna top this? So you're always chasing that next book to read like that. That's   Trevor Freeman  40:16 awesome. I just as a complete aside, my kids school does this big used book sale every year, and it was just this past weekend, and you never know what you're going to find when you're like, wandering through the aisles and there's books there that you never heard of, and you pick something up. So I have this new stack of books at home that I can dive through, and I'm the same with you. I like to, yeah, read about some historical figure or some, like, important period when it comes to policy, and just kind of, yeah, try and get myself into that headspace. So, same question, but for a movie or a show, what's a movie or show you watch that you think everybody should   Justin Rangooni  40:52 Oh, well, it's gonna take, like, almost the exact opposite of like, seriousness. But you know, the officer Veep, you know you can go to those anytime, like just long lasting stand up. I think we're gonna be watching those episodes in the next 30 years, even though Veep is getting kind of more real than I think they originally thought.   Trevor Freeman  41:13 And yeah, in a kind of scary way, but I hear you, yeah, it's good to have those classics that you can always go back to if someone offered you a free round trip anywhere in the world, where   Justin Rangooni  41:24 would you go? Well, as we're taping this, and it's winter and it's cold and there's snow, probably somewhere like Fiji or Bora, Bora, where it's warm and there's beaches, so especially the warmth is where we're really emphasizing right now, I hear you in February.   Trevor Freeman  41:39 Yeah, absolutely. That's the joy and the curse of living in Canada. Who is someone that you admire?   Justin Rangooni  41:47 Well, I'd say you for doing these podcasts, but that is pretty cool that you're doing. Nate, so I appreciate it. You're on the list. Otherwise, I would say otherwise, frontline workers, you know, for even talking about even our sector, you know, you got lines men, you got people who are putting their lives on the line, nurses, teachers, doctors, police officers. You know, those who, every day are putting are on that front lines to do something for others. I think that's those are the real heroes out there.   Trevor Freeman  42:15 Awesome, great answer. And finally, what's something about the energy sector or its future that you're really excited about. And I know we kind of just talked about this, but I'll let you, I'll let you elaborate.   Justin Rangooni  42:26 Oh, it's an easy one, that it's continually evolving like nothing is stagnant. The way things are. We've seen today are going to change tomorrow, and energy storage is a fantastic example of that, where we first talked to 2021 Oh, we were just getting started now. Here we are, and the momentum is growing. If you have me again in another couple years, who knows where we're going to be at that time? So it's really exciting to see where, where it's going.   Trevor Freeman  42:50 Absolutely awesome. Great answer. Justin, thanks very much for your time. I appreciate the conversation. I appreciate your passion and excitement for this pretty cool technology that's going to have a big role to play as we kind of navigate this energy transition, and really already is playing a big role. So thanks for coming on. Thanks for your time and appreciate the   Speaker 1  43:08 conversation. Thanks for having me, Trevor talk again, my friend, awesome. Take care.   Trevor Freeman  43:15 Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the think energy podcast. Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and it would be great if you could leave us a review. It really helps to spread the word. As always, we would love to hear from you, whether it's feedback, comments or an idea for a show or a guest. You can always reach us at think energy, at hydro ottawa.com, you.  

Welcome to Paranormal Spectrum, where we illuminate the enigmatic corners of the supernatural world. I'm your host, Barnaby Jones, and today we have a very special guest joining us:Welcome to Paranormal Spectrum, where we illuminate the enigmatic corners of the supernatural world. I'm your host, Barnaby Jones, and today we have a very special guest joining us:The X is a profoundly gifted Starseed whose supernatural abilities are rooted in the use of electric energy as a conduit for communication across realms. Through this unique energetic frequency, The X connects with spirits, UFO intelligence's, cryptid's, and the universal consciousness itself. This deep resonance also enables them to assist in locating missing individuals with uncanny precision. With a powerful bond to nature — especially birds, trees, and the elemental world — The X serves as a living bridge between the seen and unseen, channeling messages and insights through the current of electric energy that flows through all things.Led to Light Productionshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjlv2q53lsrYXiKQfSHFzigLed to Light Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/485294425616442Texas Wraith Huntershttps://www.youtube.com/@TexasWraithHunters-TheXChannelClick that play button, and let's unravel the mysteries of the UNTOLD! Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on all the latest discoveries and adventures. See you there!Join Barnaby Jones on the Paranormal Spectrum every Thursday on the Untold Radio Network Live at 12pm Central – 10am Pacific and 1pm Eastern. Come and Join the live discussion next week. Please subscribe.We have twelve different Professional Podcasts on all the things you like. New favorite shows drop each day only on the UNTOLD RADIO NETWORK.To find out more about Barnaby Jones and his team, (Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society) visit their website www.WisconsinCAPS.comMake sure you share and Subscribe to the CAPS YouTube Channel as wellhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs7ifB9Ur7x2C3VqTzVmjNQ

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Pathologists are our daily unsung heroes who work secretly behind the scenes – they are also called- “Doctors doctor”.Your treatment regimen is based on your pathology results. I am so honored to interview, an incredible pathologist in Columbus, OH, Dr. Syed Mohsin. He answers the following questions. What does a breast pathologist do?Why does it take a couple of days to get the pathology results?How can you tell a difference between cancer and benign under microscope?What is cancer anyway? Pl explain the difference between invasive cancer vs. non-invasive cancer.What is the difference between grade and stage?What does receptor status mean? ER, PR, Her- 2 neu?When a surgeon removes lymph nodes, what does it mean when it says ITCs, micrometastasis and macrometastasis?What is the difference between atypia (like ADH) vs. DCIS, similarly ALH vs. LCIS?My surgeon keeps talking about margins, what does that mean and how important is that?What is the difference between lobular and ductal breast cancer under a microscope?What is Ki- 67?Stay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

Financial forecasts are essential for every affordable housing developer to anticipate expenses, cash flow and access to capital to build or redevelop properties, including developments built using low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) equity. In the latest installment of the Novogradac Tax Credit Tuesday podcast's recurring "So You Want to Be a LIHTC Developer" series, Michael Novogradac, CPA, and Miao Xue, CPA, delve into six ways that developers can enhance the benefits of financial forecasts. Novogradac and Xue introduce credit adjusters and twinning LIHTCs with renewable energy investment tax credits (ITCs) as well as digging deeper into four areas'development budget and eligible basis schedule, sources and uses and 15-year cash flow waterfall, the taxable income and loss schedule, and income and loss allocations and the Section 704(b) capital schedule'covered in a previous financial forecast-focused installment of "So You Want to Be a LIHTC Developer."

The 2024 Canadian Federal Budget was released on April 16th. This year's budget is focused on affordability, housing, and spending on social programs such as pharmaceutical care, daycare, and dentist care.  Peter and Jackie discuss the budget, including the size of the deficit and the planned increase in capital gains taxes. They also cover energy-related updates from the budget, such as changes to investment tax credit programs (ITCs), adjustments to the green home subsidy, and the announcement of an Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program. They also mention that the Canada Growth Fund, which has pledged $7 billion to carbon markets, now aims to provide more off-the-shelf support for decarbonization projects while continuing to support bespoke opportunities. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) also plans to collaborate with provinces to improve carbon markets. The budget includes commitments to develop guidelines for investing in green and decarbonization projects (called a taxonomy); it also encourages Canadian pension funds to invest more in Canada, with a working group set up to explore this further.  Content referenced in this episode: Canada Budget 2024   RBC Report on if Canada's AAA credit rating is at riskTrevor Tombe: Why Raising Capital Gains Taxes Make Sense - Yes, Really (April 17, 2024, The Hub) Senior Business Leaders Support Proposal Asking Pension Funds to Invest More in Canada (March 6, 2024, Globe and Mail) Canada Energy Transition Taxonomy Roadmap (September 2022) by the Sustainable Finance Action Council (SFAC). Note that SFAC has submitted this roadmap, and it is not the official position of the Government of Canada.   Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/   Check us out on social media:  X (Twitter): @arcenergyinst LinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute  Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas Podcast Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify  

In this episode of the IJGC podcast, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Pedro Ramirez is joined by Drs. Giuseppe Cucinella, Andrea Mariani, and Gretchen E. Glaser to discuss ITCs in low-risk endometrial cancer. Giuseppe Cucinella, MD, is a gynecologist working at Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCSS Fondazione G.Pascale in Naples, Italy (Department of Gynecologic Oncology). During his residency, he worked as a research fellow at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where he focused on the study of endometrial cancer. He is currently in the second year of the PhD program in "Experimental Oncology and Surgery - Gynecologic Oncology" at the University of Palermo, Palermo (Italy). Dr. Cucinella's clinical research focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of endometrial cancer and minimally invasive surgery in gynecologic oncology. Dr. Andrea Mariani is a Full Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Surgery, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.  Dr. Mariani is the Gynecologic Oncology Division Chair in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.  Dr. Mariani's research interest is endometrial cancer with a special interest in robotic surgery. He is internationally recognized for his contributions in the advancement of surgical and postoperative treatment of endometrial cancer. Gretchen E. Glaser, MD is a Gynecologic Oncologist at Mayo Clinic specializing in complex surgery for malignant and benign conditions, including minimally invasive and open approaches. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Glaser focuses her clinical research in endometrial cancer diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes as well as quality improvement of surgical care using enhanced recovery after surgery techniques. She also serves as the Vice Chair and Practice Chair for Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a special interested in patient and physician wellness.   Highlights: • The aim of our study was to evaluate the prognostic value of SLNs-isolated tumor cells in patients with low-risk endometrial cancer who underwent SLN biopsy and did not receive adjuvant therapy. Outcomes were compared with node negative patients. • Our study shows that recurrence free survival among patients with low-risk endometrial cancer and no adjuvant treatment was significantly worse in patients with SLNs–isolated tumor cells compared with negative nodes. However, we did not observe any significant difference in overall survival. • The presence of SLNs-isolated tumor cells, lymphovascular space invasion, and International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FIGO) grade 2 were significant risk factors for recurrence (any recurrence and non-vaginal recurrence). • Our group has designed a prospective multicenter cohort study called ENDO-ITC with the aim of definitively establishing the prognostic role of ITC in an otherwise low-risk population who undergo SLN biopsy. In addition, we will evaluate a standardized follow-up plan for these patients.

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Authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the ability to transfer renewable energy investment tax credits is increasing liquidity in the tax credit marketplace and is changing the way partnerships are structuring renewable energy transactions. Michael Novogradac, CPA, and Novogradac partner Tony Grappone, CPA, discuss 2023 Q4 expectations vs. actual closings, favored transferability structures, the effects of transferability on tax credit equity pricing and transferability tips.

Andy Moon is CEO and co-founder of Reunion, and in this episode, we're diving into clean energy tax credits. Tax credits may not be the most exciting topic, but they play a crucial role in financing clean energy projects. The Inflation Reduction Act has given a significant boost to tax credits in two key ways.First, it has expanded tax credits to cover various project types, including solar, wind, battery storage, biogas, hydrogen, and carbon sequestration, among others. This broadening of eligibility creates more opportunities for tax credits. Second, it has made tax credits transferable, which means they can change hands. This change is expected to bring more capital into play, making it easier to finance these projects. Andy and Reunion estimate that the pool of clean energy tax credits in the U.S. currently stands at around $20 billion per year and could grow to $75-80 billion per year in the next five years.Reunion serves as a marketplace for clean energy tax credits. They connect buyers and sellers, making it easier to purchase and sell transferable tax credits to support various clean energy projects, such as solar, wind, battery, biogas, and more. During our conversation, Andy discusses his extensive background in clean energy, starting with his work at SunEdison in 2009 and founding SunFarmer in 2014. Most importantly, we explore how tax credits function and how transferability can boost the clean energy financing market.In this episode, we cover: [02:48]: Andy's background in renewable energy finance[06:28]: Overview of investment tax credits (ITCs)[11:52]: Overview of production tax credits (PTCs)[13:07]: Other types of tax credits opened up by the IRA[14:19]: What tax credit transferability means[16:21]: Diverse group of potential buyers interested in tax credits[17:49]: Example of a $100M solar project with $50M in ITCs[21:29]: Market size and growth projections for tax credits, new buyer profiles[23:36]: Using tax credit savings to fund corporate sustainability initiatives[29:24]: Reunion's role connecting buyers and sellers, streamlining diligence process[32:25]: Reunion's growth and the volume of credits on the platform[35:49]: The role of tax credits in corporate finance and potential buyers[38:02]: Expansion into different clean energy technologies  [39:17]: Reunion's financing and future business model[40:46]: Who Andy wants to hear fromGet connected: Andy Moon LinkedInCody Simms X / LinkedInMCJ Podcast / Collective / Instagram*You can also reach us via email at info@mcjcollective.com, where we encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.Episode recorded on Sep 15, 2023 (Published on Oct 5, 2023)

For those solar fiction fans who prefer the longer formats, we've combined all six episodes of "The Solar Heist" into a single two-hour version, including chapter headings. Two neighbors meet unexpectedly at an Oakland, California coffee shop specializing in dark, rich coffee. Mazz owns a trucking business by day and is a thief at night. Charlie is a solar project developer by day and a guy with an international solar problem that can only be solved by Mazz. As the two grow to be friends, Mazz realizes that Charlie may also have a dangerous side gig that jeopardizes their friendship and their lives...True Solar TakeawaysThe solar installation industry is made up of residential, commercial, and utility-scale installers. There's a U.S. law against importing solar panels made with forced labor.Some solar developers hire quality assurance companies to monitor the supply chains and factories.All solar installations, regardless of size, can now receive a  U.S. 30% tax credit. Big developers can also receive other tax incentives.Chinese solar panels still have import tariffs, as of 2022."Procurement" means sourcing, purchasing, and delivering equipment.Generally, large solar asset owners hire an experienced solar developer to take care of building the product. The solar developer may in turn hire an "EPC," which stands for engineering, procurement, and construction.Large-scale developers typically only buy solar panels that are on a "Tier 1" list that's sold by Bloomberg. Even if the Tier 1 solar manufacturer is financially sound and honors the warranty, if you have a huge project, the replacement time and cost will be huge. With the passage of the IRA (Inflation Reduction Act of 2022), all solar projects, regardless of size, receive a 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) if they pay prevailing wages.Solar projects that are built on landfills, brownfields, and EPA superfund sites can get bonus ITCs.AHJ (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) are the permitting authorities that review and approve the building of solar projectsSee all The True Solar Takeaways in the show notes of the original episodes:Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4Part 5Part 6   Visit ProbablyTrueSolar.com to sign up for the newsletter to learn about new episodes and live solar storytelling events. Support the show by visiting the merch store and buying a tee shirt! Learn how sponsors can be a part of Probably True Solar Stories and tell their own creative stories. Follow @SolarFred and/or @ProbTrueSolar on Twitter to discuss episodes Don't forget to: Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast streaming service Rate Review, and Share!

Wir waren auf der ITCS! Ein Mix aus Konferenz und Jobmesse, bei dem auch viele Frauennetzwerke auf der IT geladen waren. Wir haben sie uns geschnappt und sie erzählen uns von ihrer Mission. Die vorgestellten Netzwerke: - [01:30] Avanja: https://www.avanja.de/ - [03:00] F.IT: https://bremerinnen-in-it.de/ - [05:00] MINT vernetzt: https://mint-vernetzt.de/ - [06:30] Women in Tech EV: https://www.womenintechev.de/ - [09:00] develop: https://developher.de/ - [11:35] Nushu: https://www.teamnushu.de/ - [14:00] Panda: https://we-are-panda.com/category/automotive-it/

In preparation for launching Season 2 of Probably True Solar Stories, we've combined all three parts of "The Solar Heist, or How I Got Into the Solar Business" into a single 53-minute episode. Two neighbors meet unexpectedly at an Oakland, California coffee shop that specializes in dark, rich coffee. Mazz owns a trucking business by day and is a thief at night. Charlie is a solar project developer by day and a guy with an international solar problem that can only be solved by Mazz.After a somewhat successful solar panel heist, the two neighbors become friends. Inspired by Charlie, Mazz opens a legitimate residential solar business while Charlie builds his large-scale solar project. But when Mazz unexpectedly sees that Charlie is working for an underworld acquaintance, Mazz realizes that Charlie may be more of a threat than a friend.True Solar TakeawaysThe solar installation industry is made up of residential, commercial, and utility-scale installers. There's a U.S. law against importing solar panels made with forced labor.Some solar developers hire quality assurance companies to monitor the supply chains and factories.All solar installations, regardless of size, can now receive a  U.S. 30% tax credit. Big developers can also receive other tax incentives.Chinese solar panels still have import tariffs, as of 2022."Procurement" means sourcing, purchasing, and delivering equipment.Generally, large solar asset owners hire an experienced solar developer to take care of building the product. The solar developer may in turn hire an "EPC," which stands for engineering, procurement, and construction.After the writing of this story, it was reported that the U.S. government has confiscated gigawatts (GWs) of solar panel shipments. Large-scale developers typically only buy solar panels that are on a "Tier 1" list that's sold by Bloomberg. Even if the Tier 1 solar manufacturer is financially sound and honors the warranty, if you have a huge project, the replacement time and cost will be huge. With the passage of the IRA (Inflation Reduction Act of 2022), all solar projects, regardless of size, receive a 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) if they pay prevailing wages.Solar projects that are built on landfills, brownfields, and EPA superfund sites can get bonus ITCs.The solar industry is filled with acronyms and jargon. AHJ (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) are the permitting authorities that review and approve the building of solar projectsPTO (Permission to Operate) is the official utility permission to start generating solar power on the utility's grid. PUC (or in California, the CPUC) stands for Public Utility Commission. The PUC regulates utilities and approves or modifies utility rates and sets policies for a state's public utilities.Single Axis Trackers (SATs) are used in most large solar projects today. Solar project owners are paid by utilities for eve Visit ProbablyTrueSolar.com to sign up for the newsletter to learn about new episodes and live solar storytelling events. Support the show by visiting the merch store and buying a tee shirt! Learn how sponsors can be a part of Probably True Solar Stories and tell their own creative stories. Follow @SolarFred and/or @ProbTrueSolar on Twitter to discuss episodes Don't forget to: Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast streaming service Rate Review, and Share!

In der heutigen kleinen Ersatzfolge reden Leonie und ich (Felix) über: "Was geht gerade so ab?", und geben euch Einblicke in die Planung der ITCS Darmstadt 2023, die am 27.04.2023 im darmstadtium statt finden wird, und was euch dort sowie in den kommenden Podcast Episoden erwarten wird. Neben einem Escape Room by DB Netz, spannenden Keynotes, Workshops, Vorträgen uvm. warten in Darmstadt über 90 Aussteller und eine Afterparty zum Networken auf dich!

On April 2, OPEC surprised the markets by announcing a large production cut. Oil prices jumped about $5 a barrel on the news.  On March 28, the 2023 Canadian Federal Budget was released which included additional details on investment tax credits (ITCs) and other incentives to support clean energy investment. This week on the podcast, Peter and Jackie discuss both the OPEC cuts and the 2023 Budget. Content referenced: Canada Budget 2023 Jackie Forrest's Globe and Mail Article from November 2022 “We built the railway in five years. So why are so many megaprojects now stalled?” Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/   Check us out on social media:Twitter: @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research InstituteInstagram: @arcenergyresearchinstituteYou Tube: @arcenergyresearchinstitute9600Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple Podcasts Google podcasts Amazon musicSpotify 

In unserem Recap blicken die Podcaststimme Leonie mit Ihren Kollegen Rachid und Philipp auf das vergangene Jahr und geben euch den einen oder anderen Einblick in die Welt hinter unseren Messen. Das ganze ITCS Team wünscht euch frohe Feiertage und wir freuen uns, euch 2023 auch wieder auf unseren Messen und im Podcast begrüßen zu dürfen!

Es ist ein ‘Katz und Maus Spiel': Hacker werden immer besser und es gibt immer mehr Hacking-Angriffe - die Cybersecurity muss also Schritt halten. Damit Firmen nicht nur Schritt halten sondern sich auch für die Zukunft sicher aufstellen, gibt es z.B. die Experten der msg security advisors. Heute haben wir gleich zwei Experten - ein sehr sympathisches Duo: Fee Fuchsreiter & Bastian Grabowski - bei uns zu Gast, die euch spannende Einblicke in die Arbeit eines Cybersecurity Consultants geben. Fee als IT-Consultant und Bastian als Lead IT-Consultant bringen so einige Erfahrung und gute Laune mit. Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: [https://www.it-cs.io/](https://www.it-cs.io/) Fee Fuchsreiter bei LinkedIn: [Fee Fuchsreiter | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fee-fuchsreiter-823744163/) Bastian Grabowski bei LinkedIn: [Bastian Grabowski, M.Sc | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bastian-grabowski-m-sc-01b62a158/) msg auf Instagram: [@msg.karriere](https://www.instagram.com/msg.karriere/) Offene Stellen bei msg security advisors: [karriere.msg.group](https://karriere.msg.group/stellensuche?resetfilters=1&stellen___IndustryCode_id%5bvalue%5d%5b%5d=0016&stellen___IndustryCode_id%5bjoin%5d%5b%5d=AND&stellen___IndustryCode_id%5bgrouped_to_previous%5d%5b%5d=0) Mehr zu msg security advisors: [https://karriere.msg.group/branchen/security-advisors](https://karriere.msg.group/branchen/security-advisors)

Another space that we love – and whose stocks have been absolutely soaring lately – is the energy storage industry. In fact, if there were one sector to stay bullish on over the next 12 months, regardless of the macroeconomic backdrop, it's energy storage. Population growth, urbanization, and digitization are creating a demand for energy that we don't have the supply to meet. We need more energy.Most think it should come from more oil and gas, more solar and wind, more nuclear, maybe hydrogen. But the thing holding us back, especially on the clean tech side of things, is energy storage. So, this is a space that's due for massive growth in the months and years ahead. And indeed, we're seeing this start to play out in Europe as we speak. Greece, Ireland, Germany, the U.K, and more are all beginning to construct and deploy battery energy storage across the continent. We love innovative tech that works to solve real-world problems. And right now, energy storage systems are putting on their red capes and saving the day. And because of that, investment in the space is starting to grow exponentially. And one of the major catalysts for this expansion is the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act. That includes a first-ever investment tax credit (ITC) for standalone energy storage units. Those ITCs are what allowed solar panel construction to boom in the 2010s – and for solar stocks to rocket during that time. And now ITCs are doing the same thing for energy storage. We really could not be more bullish on this space.

Proximo interviews Allan Marks, a partner in Milbank's Global Projects, Energy & Infrastructure Finance group, about the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act. Topics discussed include the impact of the increase in ITCs and PTCs available on renewables developers, what buyers of the now more easily available tax credits will need to be aware of when purchasing and concerns arising from the bill. 

Du suchst nach dem perfekten Modul in deinem IT-Studium? Deine Suche ist an der Uni Hamburg Geschichte! Beim Base.camp kannst Du dein eigenes Projekt ohne Zeitstress mit Unterstützung und Betreuung umsetzen und dir dafür sogar CP (Credit Points) anrechnen lassen. Mehr dazu erfährst Du aus erster Hand von Prof. Dr. Janick Edinger, Juniorprof an der Uni Hamburg, und Leonie van der Veen, Masterstudentin und Absolventin des Base.camp bei Prof. Edinger. Oder willst Du einfach nur mal mehr zu aktuellen IT-Themen auf coole Weise lernen? Dann besuche doch die nächste Digital Science Night! ** Werbung: Die Folge ist sponsored by FERCHAU GmbH ** Nerd-Power für den Norden: Make IT happen in Hamburg! Bist Du auf der Suche nach einem IT-Job und denkst um die Ecke? Dann unterstütze jetzt FERCHAU bei der Digitalisierung der öffentlichen Verwaltung und des Bildungswesens, der Bekämpfung von Cyberkriminalität oder der Weiterentwicklung von Informationsarchitektur u.a. als IT-Supporter, -Administrator oder Embedded Softwareentwickler. Hamburg ist nicht Deine Stadt? - Kein Problem! FERCHAU sucht IT-Talente in ganz Deutschland. Na, Interesse geweckt? Mehr erfährst Du unter: ferchau.com/go/smart-hamburg Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des ITCS und ITCS Online! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein kostenloses Ticket hier: https://www.it-cs.io/ Alles rund um das Base.camp: https://www.inf.uni-hamburg.de/inst/basecamp.html Das Projekt TrashKing von Leonie: https://www.inf.uni-hamburg.de/inst/basecamp/projects.html

New Work = Homeoffice wegen Corona? Nicht ganz falsch, aber wir haben mal wieder einen absoluten Experten bei uns, der sehr sympathisch erklärt, dass da noch sehr viel mehr dahinter steckt. Ramon Frank ist Geschäftsbereichsleiter Banksteuerung bei msg und hat so einige Erfahrungen mit neuen Konzepten des Arbeitens gemacht. Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/ Ramon Frank auf Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramon-frank Ramon Frank auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramon_frxnk_flowrunmove/ msg auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msg.karriere/ Für alles weitere rund um msg als Arbeitgeber: https://karriere.msg.group

Suchst Du nach etwas Neuem? Karolin König-Baykan ist Karrierecoach und weiß genau, wie Du Deinen Traumjob finden und dich erfolgreich dafür bewerben kannst. Der Arbeitsmarkt ist ständig im Wandel und manchmal echt unübersichtlich und Bewerbungen liegen wirklich nicht jedem. Daher haben wir hier einige Tipps, wie Du Dich neu orientieren kannst, um das beste aus deiner Karriere nicht nur aus rein finanzieller, sondern auch aus gesundheitlicher Sicht, rausholen kannst! Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/ Alles rund um Karolin: https://www.careercatalyst.de/ Direktlink zum Buch: https://www.careercatalyst.de/new-work-guide

Wie schon in verschiedenen anderen Episoden klar wurde: Die IT ist überall. Keine Industrie kommt mehr ohne ihre IT Abteilungen aus und so auch die Kunststoffbranche. Woran das Digital Solutions Lab bei Covestro arbeitet und wie trotz Fokus auf Kunststoffe Nachhaltigkeit im Vordergrund steht, erklärt Euch Ramazan Gevrek! Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/ Für den Einstieg bei Covestro: https://www.covestro.com/de/career

Nicht nur Mensch und Tier ist im Verbund oft stärker, sondern auch Daten sind von mehreren Individuen ausgehend oft eine ganze Ecke nützlicher. Es ergeben sich aus Schwarmdaten völlig neue Möglichkeiten der Datenanalyse und damit natürlich auch für Machine Learning. Was genau die Data Scientists bei der EDAG mit den Daten ihrer Schwärme so alles anfangen kann, erklärt Euch hier Martin Surner! Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/

Keith Martin, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright in Washington, joins us to discuss investment tax credits (ITCs) for energy storage and provide an update on the current tax equity market. We get into how current ITCs apply to energy storage, what happens if you have a battery that is only partially charged by a renewables project, why an ITC for an energy storage project doesn't work well with wind farms claiming PTCs, whether the storage and wind or solar projects have to have the same owner, what he expects to see happen with the Build Back Better bill, how the overall market is different in 2022 and much more.

Digitale Zwillinge, quasi das Äquivalent dessen, dass die Bauteile Eures Autos mit eigenen HP-Balken und anderen Verschleißindikatoren versehen sind. Vorher zu wissen, dass das Auto mal in die Werkstatt müsste, kann vielerlei Stress ersparen! Aber wie arbeitet man mit digitalen Zwillingen? Und was spielt die Rolle von Machine Learning dabei? Unser Experte hat wie immer mehr für Euch! Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/

Wo man früher noch Firewalls als digitale Burgmauern zur Datensicherheit gebaut hat, haben sich mit zunehmender Konnektivität und besseren Angriffsmustern auch neue Verteidigungsmechanismen entwickelt. Zero Trust: Jeder wird erst einmal als potenzieller Angreifer gesehen. Wie immer steckt aber hinter den zwei Wörtern mehr, als man vielleicht auf den ersten Blick vermuten mag, deshalb kommt hier der Experte ins Spiel und erklärt's Euch genau! Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/

"Kann alles außer Kaffee kochen!", klingt verlockend, aber die Roboter der nicht allzu fernen Zukunft können vielleicht bald sogar das. So gerne die meisten von uns sich einen Kaffeevollautomaten wünschen, der seinem Namen wirklich gerecht wird, gibt es auch viele Anwendungen für KI, die uns allen das Leben im Alltag auf sehr verschiedene Arten leichter und angenehmer machen werden. Dank Conversational AI können wir bald ganz natürlich mit verschiedensten Robotern kommunizieren. Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/

Apps zu entwickeln macht echt Spaß, aber die selbe App mehrfach zu schreiben, damit sie auf mehreren Geräten funktioniert, wirkt eher zäh. Und wenn die App überall gleich aussehen soll, verliert man schnell den Überblick. Ganz anders sieht es aber aus mit Flutter und der Programmiersprache Dart. Mehr dazu wie immer direkt vom Profi! Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/

Wichtig, wichtiger - Cyber Security In dieser Episode des ITCS Pizzatime Tech Podcasts erzählt Euch Daniel E. Schormann, Senior Manager bei PwC, welche Aufgaben sich hinter Cyber Security Services verstecken. Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/

Ein ungebetener Gast - Hacker In dieser Episode des ITCS Pizzatime Tech Podcasts zeigt Euch Lars König, Head of incident response team bei der Allianz Deutschland, wie Hacking-Angriffe enttarnt werden und welche anderen Prozesse mitspielen. Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/

Digitalisierung als Grundlage In dieser Episode des ITCS Pizzatime Tech Podcasts erzählt Euch Laura Medina, Head of IT Planning bei DEKRA, wie eine global integrierte IT-Organisation als Grundlage der Digitalisierung dient. Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/

Folge dem weißen Kaninchen! - Matrix In dieser Episode des ITCS Pizzatime Tech Podcasts entführt Euch Dr. Daniel Giesemann, Head of Data Science & AI bei Cognizant Mobility, in die Welt der KI in der Automobilindustrie. Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/

Security & YOU! In dieser Episode des ITCS Pizzatime Tech Podcasts nennt Euch Johannes Geiger, Cybersecurity Architect bei MaibornWolff, Dinge, die ihr unbedingt über das Thema Cybersecurity wissen müsst. Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/

Hacking als Hauptberuf, und das ganz legal? Genau, beim Pen Testing geht es darum, die IT-SIcherheit von Unternehmen auf die Probe zu stellen, ohne ihnen dabei zu schaden. Michael Müller, Ethical Hacker von NTT Data probiert alles, um die Systeme seiner Kunden zu knacken. Denn nur wer genau weiß, wo sich seine Schwachstellen befinden, kann diese auch bekämpfen. Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/

Excel? No! Accelerate IT! In dieser Episode des ITCS Pizzatime Tech Podcasts nennt Euch Uwe Friedrichsen, CTO der codecentric AG, warum es sich lohnt, die IT zu beschleunigen und welche Benefits erzielt werden. Mehr Content findet Ihr auf: - https://twitter.com/ufried - https://speakerdeck.com/ufried - https://www.ufried.com/ Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/

Warum es noch immer nicht zu spät für E-Commerce ist In dieser Episode des ITCS Pizzatime Tech Podcasts erzählt Euch Clemens Vogel, Salesforce Consultant bei Lufthansa Industry Solutions, welche Prozesse das E-Commerce umfasst, die einen Kauf einleiten und abwickeln und welche Plattform-Lösungen angeboten werden. Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/

More than digital In dieser Episode des ITCS Pizzatime Tech Podcasts spricht Peter Janze, Geschäftsführer bei digital@M, über die Transformation von Unternehmen und wie bereits digital@M so arbeitet, wie es für die Zukunft gefordert wird. digital@M ist eine 100%ige Tochter der Landeshauptstadt München und berät Verwaltungen in allen Fragen rund um Digitalisierung - von der Strategie über agiles Projektmanagement bis hin zu SAP. Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/

Learn - Build - Measure In dieser Episode des ITCS Pizzatime Tech Podcasts wird Euch Sebastian Kister, Product Team Lead Kubernetes Competence Center bei Audi AG, der Euch über Start-up Methoden berichten wird, die bei der Entwicklung von Produkten signifikant helfen. Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/

Apps, Pixel, Game Engine & more! In dieser Episode des ITCS Pizzatime Tech Podcasts erzählt MrLuchs aka Lukas Schneider, Mobile Game Developer bei Lukas Schneider Apps GmbH, wie er es geschafft hat, sich als Spiele-Entwickler zu verwirklichen und das ohne Studium. Außerdem erfahrt Ihr, welche Rolle dabei Mathe spielt und wie Ihr in einem Tag ein eigenes Spiel kreieren könnt. Zudem hat MrLuchs einen erfolgreichen Youtube-Kanal und bietet Spiele-Entwickler Kurse an. Check it out! Mehr zu MrLuchs: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mrluchs - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrluchstv/?hl=de - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrluchstv? Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/ Redaktion: Jennifer Grabowski // Moderation: Leonie Peyerl // Schnitt: Simon Peyerl // Produktion: Umbeck & Walenda Media GmbH.

Zwischen Big Bang Theory und YouTube In dieser Episode des ITCS Pizzatime Tech Podcasts haben wir Prof. Dr. Mikhail Lemeshko, Group Leader der Lemeshko Group, zu Gast. Prof. Dr. Lemeshko ist ein theoretischer Physiker und erforscht, wie makroskopische Quantenphänomene in Gruppen von Atomen und Molekülen entstehen. Doch wie kommt ein Professor zu einem eigenen YouTube-Kanal? Wer ist Schrödinger und was macht seine Katze? Diese und andere spannende Sachen erfahrt Ihr hier! - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProfLemeshko/videos - Instagram: misha_lemeshko - Twitter: @lemeshko & @lemeshkoida Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/ Redaktion: Jennifer Grabowski // Moderation: Leonie Peyerl // Schnitt: Simon Peyerl // Produktion: Umbeck & Walenda Media GmbH.

Scrum - Framework für agile Produktentwicklung und agiles Projektmanagement In dieser Episode des ITCS Pizzatime Tech Podcasts wird Euch Uwe Putlitz, Leiter Commercial IT bei STRATO, Scrum vorstellen. "Scrum" beschreibt ein Vorgehensmodell des Projekt- und Produktmanagements, insbesondere zur agilen Softwareentwicklung. Es wurde ursprünglich in der Softwaretechnik entwickelt, ist aber davon unabhängig. Scrum wird inzwischen in vielen anderen Bereichen eingesetzt. Wie genau das funktioniert, hört Ihr hier! Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/ Redaktion: Jennifer Grabowski // Moderation: Leonie Peyerl // Schnitt: Simon Peyerl // Produktion: Umbeck & Walenda Media GmbH.

Let's get TIBER In dieser Episode des ITCS Pizzatime Tech Podcasts stellt Euch Dr. Michael Falk, Cyber Security Consultant bei KPMG, TIBER vor. Was ist TIBER? TIBER steht für "Threat Intelligence-based Ethical Red Teaming" und soll vor Cyberangriffen schützen. Wie genau das funktioniert und was es mit Team Rot oder Team Blau auf sich hat...DAS erfahrt Ihr hier! Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/ Redaktion: Jennifer Grabowski // Moderation: Leonie Peyerl // Schnitt: Simon Peyerl // Produktion: Umbeck & Walenda Media GmbH.

StoryTELLING - Business-Software, die Spaß macht In dieser Episode des ITCS Pizzatime Tech Podcasts entführt Euch Henning Schwentner, Software Architect bei WPS, in die Welt des Domain Storytellings. Hollywood bewegt die breite Masse und zeigt, was man sich in Sachen Storytelling abschauen kann. Unternehmen nutzen ebenfalls die Methode des Storytellings, wenn es um Domains geht. Die Herausforderung dabei ist, wie kann man sicherstellen, dass die Fachexperten und Produktentwickler nicht aneinander vorbeireden? Und ist Domain Storytelling die optimale Lösung? Ihr erfahrt es hier! Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/ Redaktion: Jennifer Grabowski // Moderation: Leonie Peyerl // Schnitt: Simon Peyerl // Produktion: Umbeck & Walenda Media GmbH.

Der Kunde, das unbekannte Wesen In dieser Episode des ITCS Pizzatime Tech Podcasts nimmt uns Michael..., ... bei STRATO, in die Welt des Webhostings mit. Webseiten brauchen ein Zuhause: Mit Hosting – oder Webhosting – ist gemeint, dass eine Plattform für Daten und Inhalte im Internet einen Speicherplatz bereitstellt. Da die Anschaffung und Wartung eigener Server kostspielig und aufwendig sein kann, nutzen Betreiber von Websites die Vorteile des Webhostings und mieten Speicherplatz für ihre Inhalte und Daten auf externen Servern an. Das alles und vieles mehr, wird uns Michael erzählen. Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/ Redaktion: Jennifer Grabowski // Moderation: Leonie Peyerl // Schnitt: Simon Peyerl // Produktion: Umbeck & Walenda Media GmbH.

Wie viele Big Macs verkauft McDonalds im Jahr?! - Skurrile Fragen im Vorstellungsgespräch In dieser Episode des ITCS Pizzatime Tech Podcasts haben wir für Euch ein Exklusivinterview mit Niklas Steenfatt, der seines Zeichen Softwareentwickler bei Facebook und erfolgreicher Youtuber ist. Gemeinsam blicken wir mit Niklas hinter die Kulissen und klären die Frage, wie man es schafft bei Facebook zu arbeiten und gleichzeitig einen erfolgreichen YouTube-Kanal führen kann. Stay tuned! Mehr von Niklas Steenfatt findet Ihr hier: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NiklasSteenfatt/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niklassteenfatt/?hl=de - Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6HSJIxbH7yoD4EW5IV8ogs Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/ Redaktion: Jennifer Grabowski // Moderation: Leonie Peyerl // Schnitt: Simon Peyerl // Produktion: Umbeck & Walenda Media GmbH.

Explorative Tests In dieser Episode des ITCS Pizzatime Tech Podcasts erklärt Euch Dominik Guhr, Product Owner bei slashwhy GmbH, wie Integrated Test helfen, festzustellen, ob der Microservice sich so verhält, wie er soll und welche Unterschiede es dabei gibt. Testing Honeycomb: https://engineering.atspotify.com/2018/01/11/testing-of-microservices/ https://blog.thecodewhisperer.com/permalink/integrated-tests-are-a-scam https://github.com/HofmeisterAn/dotnet-testcontainers/ https://www.testcontainers.org/ https://localstack.cloud/ https://slashwhy.de/de/ Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/ Redaktion: Jennifer Grabowski // Moderation: Leonie Peyerl // Schnitt: Simon Peyerl // Produktion: Umbeck & Walenda Media GmbH.

App-Entwicklung? Nicht ohne mein Dart & Flutter! In dieser Episode des ITCS Pizzatime Tech Podcasts stellt Euch Philip Hahn, IT Consultant bei Brockhaus AG, allgemeine Arten der App-Entwicklung, wie Native- oder Cross-Plattform-Entwicklung und Hybrid vor. Dabei kommt das Tool Flutter zur Sprache, welches ein UI Framework für die Programmiersprache Dart ist. Welche Funktionen dabei Flutter und Dart in der App-entwicklung einnehmen, erfahrt Ihr hier! Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/ Redaktion: Jennifer Grabowski // Moderation: Leonie Peyerl // Schnitt: Simon Peyerl // Produktion: Umbeck & Walenda Media GmbH.

Die Cloud - ein Allrounder! In dieser Episode des ITCS Pizzatime Tech Podcasts erzählt Euch Jan Junge, imbus AG, welche Probleme die Cloud für uns lösen kann, wann sich die Cloud als Tool eignet und welche Lösungsvarianten sich anbieten. Wie das genau aussieht, erfahrt Ihr in dieser Episode! Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/ Redaktion: Jennifer Grabowski // Moderation: Leonie Peyerl // Schnitt: Simon Peyerl // Produktion: Umbeck & Walenda Media GmbH.

Behind the scenes of software localization In dieser Episode des ITCS Pizzatime Tech Podcasts schaut Stephen Lumenta, Group CTO bei Memsource Group, hinter die Kulissen der Softwarelokalisierung. Was das ist? Unter Softwarelokalisierung versteht man den Prozess der Anpassung eines Softwareprodukts an die sprachlichen, kulturellen und technischen Anforderungen eines Zielmarkts. Wie das genau aussieht, erfahrt Ihr in dieser Episode! Der ITCS Pizzatime Podcast ist Teil des **ITCS und ITCS Online**! – Tech Konferenz, IT Jobmesse & Festival – schnapp dir dein **kostenloses Ticket** hier: https://www.it-cs.io/ Redaktion: Jennifer Grabowski // Moderation: Leonie Peyerl // Schnitt: Simon Peyerl // Produktion: Umbeck & Walenda Media GmbH.