Battery + Storage Podcast

Chris McKissack, CEO of Fullmark Energy and 15-year battery storage veteran, discusses standalone battery projects and their role in today's power mix. He covers market strategies across CAISO, PJM, MISO and ERCOT. Topics include duration and sizing decisions, technology choices, and why owners stay to operate assets. He also touches on capital markets, policy impacts, and grid reliability.

Host Bill Derasmo sits down with ZincFive's vice president of global sales and product management, Brandon Smith, to talk about why nickel-zinc battery chemistry is built for the AI era. With a career that spans oil and gas, UPS systems, and now nickel‑zinc, Brandon explains why nickel‑zinc batteries are turning heads as a safer alternative to lithium‑ion and how they're set to reshape backup power for AI-driven data centers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Co-hosts Bill Derasmo and Casey Bell sit down with OCI Energy President Sabah Bayatli to unpack OCI's approach to utility‑scale solar and four‑hour battery storage, explain why ERCOT remains a prime market in Texas, and examine how data centers and AI are reshaping power demand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join host Bill Derasmo as he chats with Dr. Majid Keshavarz, chief technology officer at EnerVenue. They trace the evolution of nickel‑hydrogen batteries from their NASA origins in the 1970s — proven on missions like Hubble, the ISS, and Mars — to today's grid applications. Tune in to learn how this inherently safe chemistry delivers decades‑long service life, high cycle counts, and recyclable materials for long‑duration, grid‑scale storage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join host Bill Derasmo as he chats with Aric Zurek, President of Fluence Digital and SVP of Fluence. Aric shares insights from his diverse career in nuclear, gas, oil, and battery storage, and discusses Fluence's strategic acquisitions of AMS and Nispera. Learn how software, AI, and machine learning are transforming energy storage, optimizing trading strategies, and enhancing asset reliability. Explore the evolving energy storage market and the shift towards lifecycle cost considerations. Don't miss this engaging discussion! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, hosts Bill Derasmo and John Leonti, chair of Troutman Pepper Locke's Energy practice, sit down with Todd Crescenzo, managing partner at Clear Creek Investments, and Jorge Diaz Schneider, CEO of ION Storage Systems. ION, a Clear Creek portfolio company, is pioneering solid-state battery technology using a breakthrough ceramic bilayer electrolyte.Jorge shares how his background in e-mobility and energy storage shapes ION's edge in the market, including its successful sampling of working cells for consumer electronics. The conversation also explores how AI is reshaping battery operations, and why investor backing is critical to advancing both energy security and innovation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, guest hosts Dan Anziska and Coby Beck join Bill Derasmo for an interview with Danielle Spalding, vice president of communications and public affairs at Cirba Solutions. Spalding discusses the importance of battery recycling and building a strong battery supply chain, highlighting the growing demand for energy storage. The group explores the incentives available in the U.S. to support domestic battery manufacturing and recycling, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and various tax credits and tariffs. Listen in to hear more about Cirba Solutions' commitment to supporting sustainable battery infrastructure. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, guest host Dan Anziska joins host Bill Derasmo for a conversation with Roger Miksad, president and executive director of Battery Council International (BCI). Miksad shares the history of BCI and explores its evolving role in the North American battery industry. This special episode covers key topics, including battery recycling, supply chain challenges, government policy, industry investment, and China's competitive position in the global market. Tune in to learn why continued investment and supportive policy are critical to the future of battery technology and manufacturing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, host Bill Derasmo interviews John Busbee, CEO and co-founder of Xerion Advanced Battery Corporation. Dr. Busbee discusses his transition from a 21-year career in the U.S. Air Force to advancing battery technology. The pair focuses on domestic manufacturing, the geopolitical aspects of battery materials, and sustainable and cost-effective battery solutions. Listen in to hear about the insights, challenges, and opportunities emerging in the battery world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, host Bill Derasmo sits down with Nis Benn, the visionary co-founder and chief commercial officer at Hyme Energy. Benn shares his unique career journey that led him to revolutionize grid-scale thermal energy storage solutions. They delve into the dynamic challenges and opportunities within the energy sector, exploring how policy shapes the adoption of renewables. Tune in to uncover the groundbreaking world of renewable energy stored in molten salt and be inspired by the future of sustainable innovation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.