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Today we are taking a look back at another of our favourite episodes, in case you missed it the first time around! Following success in this year's leasing rounds, we thought now would be a good time to revisit this episode with Kerry Hayes from floating wind developer - Simply Blue Group. How can we utilise the UK’s blustery coastlines to their full potential? Enter floating wind - the next step in offshore wind energy generation, allowing these mega structures to be deployed into deeper waters and windier conditions. But how does it all work?On the latest Modo Selects episode: Kerry Hayes talks to Quentin about all things floating wind. During the conversation they discuss:What floating wind actually is, and how it differs from traditional offshore wind.The benefits and opportunities this emerging technology provides - not only in the UK and Ireland, but on a global scale as well.The types of constraints projects like this are facing - from planning permissions to port structure - and what needs to be done to overcome them.The possibilities for battery storage to work alongside floating wind to help harness its potential.And, of course, where Simply Blue Group fits into all of this.About our guestSimply Blue Group are part of a global movement focused on replacing fossil fuels with clean ocean energy, developing coastal economies with new projects and investments. To find out more, head to their website.Connect with Kerry on LinkedInAbout ModoModo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin.If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.

The future is going to need all varieties of storage solutions. Today we are taking a look at how rust (yes, rust!) is transforming multi-day storage systems, and could be the future of low-cost long duration storage solutions. In today’s episode, Quentin is joined by David Hill (Director of Business Development at Form Energy). Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:The story behind Form Energy and development of this 100-hour system.The science behind iron-air technology and how these ‘reversible rust’ batteries actually store electricity.Why scalability is crucial in long-duration storage - and how iron-air batteries are tackling this.What does the market look like for these multi-day systems?And, of course, where Form Energy fits in to all of this.About our guestForm Energy is an American energy storage technology and manufacturing company, developing and commercializing a pioneering iron-air battery capable of multi-day storage at system costs competitive with legacy power plants. Form is striving for 100% low-cost renewable energy, every day of the year. For more information on what they do, visit their website.Connect with David on Linkedin.About ModoModo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin.If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.

In Great Britain (and elsewhere), ancillary services have so far dominated the revenue stack for battery energy storage assets. But that’s changing! For flexible assets facing ancillary service saturation, being able to successfully trade in wholesale markets is more important than ever before - and that requires a very different optimisation skillset. In today’s episode, Quentin is joined by Jürgen Mayerhofer (CEO & Co-founder at Enspired). Over the course of the conversation they discuss:The battery energy storage world’s inevitable transition from providing ancillary services into wholesale trading.How the market often responds quicker to the need for flexibility than system operators do.The difference between attempting to provide ancillary services in multiple geographies (spoiler: it’s a nightmare), and trading (spoiler: it’s smoother).Why software platforms are the future of power trading.And, of course, where Enspired fits into all of thisAbout our guestEnspired are helping to drive the energy transition by enabling their clients to bring flexible assets to European power spot markets and capture their full value using AI-based trading services. For more information on what they do - head to their new & improved website.Connect with Jürgen on LinkedIn.About ModoModo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin.If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.

With such a vast career in the energy space there’s no wonder Laurent Segalen has developed a list of ‘rules’ he lives and works by - and has kindly shared with us! Buckle up for this bumper episode - which covers almost everything you can think of and lots of words of wisdom in between. In this episode, Quentin chats with Laurent (Co-Host of the Redefining Energy Podcast and Managing Partner of Megawatt-X), during the course of the conversation, they cover topics including:A deep dive into Laurent's career and how he got where he is now.The power of ‘the narrative’ and how it is vital in ensuring we champion the energy transition.The importance of scalability - is quantity more important than megaprojects?Will tech be the saviour in the energy transition? And much, much, much more. Mentioned in the episodeHow Big Things Get Done - Bent Flyvbjerg & Dan GardnerSkin in the Game - Nassim Nicholas TalebAbout our guestLaurent’s career in clean Energy spans over 25 years, from Director at PWC, Fund Manager at Natixis/Mirova to Managing Director Clean Commodities at Lehman Brothers then Nomura. He is now Co-Host of the podcast: Redefining Energy and Managing Partner at Megawatt-X .Connect with Laurent on LinkedIn.About ModoModo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin.If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.

There’s no arguing, gravity is always hanging around - but it doesn’t have to hold us down! Today we are taking a look into how gravity can be utilised to create energy storage solutions. In this episode, Quentin is joined by Robin Lane (Commercial Director at Gravitricity). Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:⚡ The science behind the technology - the advantages, the limitations and the ways in which Gravitricity are tackling them.⚡ A look at the CAPEX involved in building these structures and what the future cost curve looks like.⚡ Where gravity storage technologies fit into our future energy toolkit.⚡ Where these projects are located and how to utilise existing structures.⚡ And, of course, where Gravitricity fits into all this - and what the future looks like for them.Mentioned in the episodeThe answer to ‘how long would it take for a penny to fall 600 meters’. = 11.0656667034 seconds.About our guest Gravitricity are developing long-life, below-ground gravity and hydrogen storage technologies which store energy safely and deliver it on demand, For more information on what they do visit their website.Connect with Robin on LinkedInAbout ModoModo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin.If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.

Energy majors play a pivotal role in supporting a just energy transition, but what do they need to do and what does a green future look like for companies founded in fossil fuels?Today, guest host Ed Porter chats with Wafa Jafri (Partner and Energy Strategy Lead at KMPG), who is at the forefront of helping these businesses make the changes necessary to move forward in a renewables-focused world. Over the course of the discussion, they discuss:The differences in strategy & belief between oil & gas across different organisations.The definition of scopes 1, 2 & 3 and how they play into these energy majorsWhy energy majors are vital in the transition to a renewable future.Supply chain challenges being faced in order to deliver the transition. The importance of storage in a flexible and renewable future.Mentioned in the episodeRobyn’s chart illustrating the lowest carbon intense periods in weekday pricing. Modo: The Podcast - Green hydrogen in a net zero future with Will Rowe (Octopus Hydrogen) About our guestKPMG has a global presence and is committed to helping businesses implement sustainable growth to help create a lasting impact on the world. Find out more about what they do on their website.Connect with Wafa on LinkedInAbout ModoModo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin.

In case you missed us live at Energy Storage Summit 2023 - we’ve got you!In this special live episode, Quentin is joined by Paula Travesso, Principal at Gore Street Captial. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:Who are Gore Street, what they do and how they operate.The importance of diversification across multiple different factors.What makes a great optimiser from a investor's point of view?What does the pipeline look like in todays climate and how has it changed over time?Questions and answers from a live audience.About our guestGore Street Capital is a global platform for acquiring and managing renewable energy assets. The Gore Street team bring a wide range of skills and expertise and combine industry experts, thought leaders, and financial professionals – collectively creating value for their clients. Find out more about what they do on their website.Connect with Paula on LinkedIn.About ModoModo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin.If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.

Today we are revisiting an old favourite that you might have missed the first time round, one year on from its recording! This is still one of the most ambitious projects we’ve ever seen. Harnessing the power of the Moroccan sun and transporting the subsequent electricity 3800 kilometers to Great Britain, Xlinks is building an interconnector whose sheer size will eclipse anything else of its ilk. Project Director Richard Hardy joins Quentin to discuss:How an interconnector works.The technical challenges involved in building a project of this size.What's involved in getting multiple governments and countries on board for a project like this.Why this project is only the beginning for the industry.And, of course, where Xlinks fits into all of this.About our guestXlinks exists to capture the power of nature to generate a near-constant, low-cost energy supply and connect it to the point of consumption in real-time. To find out more about what they do, head along to their website.Find Richard on LinkedinAbout ModoModo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin.If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.

There aren’t many people in the industry who have as big views or voice as Michael Liebreich. Today's episode covers a multitude of topics, which really reflects Michael's myriad of roles in the energy industry and the wider transition to a cleaner energy future. In this bumper episode, Quentin chats to Michael Liebriech (Chairman & CEO at Liebreich Associates). During the course of the conversation, they cover topics including:Michael's journey in the energy industry and role in the energy transition. From skiing, New Energy Finance, Liebreich Associates and more.How Michael's fascination with hydrogen developed, the path that led him there, his views on the challenges, and the development of ‘The Hydrogen Ladder’.Cleaning Up - how Michael's weekly podcast came to be and the purpose and vision for it.Michael's vision for the future and the challenges faced on the clean energy transition journey. Mentioned in this episodeArticles:Economist article on scaling up low carbon technologieshttps://about.bnef.com/blog/liebreich-separating-hype-from-hydrogen-part-two-the-demand-side/Cleaning Up episodes:Ep104: Yanis Varoufakis "Power, Markets & Power Markets"Ep98: Bill McKibben "Writer, Activist & Constructive Disruptor"Other: Hydrogen Hub MapAbout our guestMichael is an acknowledged thought leader on clean energy, mobility, technology, climate, sustainability and finance. He is the founder and senior contributor to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, a member of numerous industry, governmental and multilateral advisory boards, an angel investor, a former member of the board of Transport for London, and an Advisor to the UK Board of Trade.To find out more about what he does, visit his website or follow him on LinkedIn for his latest updates.About ModoModo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin.If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.

Burning rubbish as part of a waste disposal initiative might sound like an easy way to get rid of our household refuse, but that is not the case. Today we take a deep dive into the hugely complicated the energy from waste process - turning our everyday waste into usable energy and, despite common misconceptions, making it as green as possible. In this episode, Quentin is joined by Mark Shatwell (Principal Engineer @ Fichtner Consulting Engineers Ltd) Over the course of the episode they discuss: Over the course of the episode they discuss:Mark’s background and career through many different areas of the energy sector.The rise of energy from waste plants, what they do and how the business model works.The journey of our household waste, from start to finish, through the energy from waste plant and all the in-depth processes on doing this safely.How this is then utilised as energy generation.and of course, where Fichtner sits in all of thisAbout our guestFichtner is an independent Engineering Consultancy operating in the UK and Ireland, helping to facilitate the investment and delivery of energy infrastructure projects that positively influence the energy transition. For more information on what Fichtner does, head to their website.Connect with Mark on LinkedInAbout ModoModo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin.If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.