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Renewable Energy
Battery Storage
Battery Energy Storage
Energy Storage
Energy Transition
Electric Vehicles
Net Zero
Data Centers
Solar Energy
Clean Power 2030
ERCOT
Battery Energy Storage Systems
Batteries
Germany
National Electricity Market
Decarbonization
Inflation Reduction Act
Lithium-Ion Batteries
Hydrogen
California

Transmission is the podcast for energy professionals navigating the global shift to a low-carbon power system. Hosted by Ed Porter, Transmission goes deep on battery storage markets, power market dynamics, and the commercial forces shaping the energy transition - with the people at the centre of it. Every week, we sit down with the CEOs, heads of trading desks, government advisors, policy architec... more

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Battery storage in Germany has a grid connection problem: far more projects want to connect than the grid can take, so Germany has scrapped first come, first served and moved to a maturity-based allocation scheme that rewards projects that are ready ... more

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Battery storage investment in Europe now depends less on whether the revenue exists and more on how it gets financed. With Italy's first MACSE auction won largely by a single player while Germany's fully merchant market is pushing lenders towards sho... more

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Batteries earn volatile revenues, but lenders want fixed ones. Financial swaps that trade a fixed payment for floating battery revenue, from day-ahead spreads to full revenue indices, are how that gap is starting to close.

Chris Kennedy, Founder & M... more

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Poland's battery storage market is skipping the pilot phase, with its first projects starting at 200MW, a size it took Germany five years to reach. And because of the way Poland runs its grid, two identical batteries in different locations can earn v... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Kennedy
Founder of Miranda Energy
Miranda Energy
Episode: How Battery Swaps Unlock Finance - Miranda Energy
Sam Wilson
Director of Energy System Operations at Cadent
Cadent
Episode: The Future Of The Gas Network - Cadent
Ben Braun
Chief Engineer at Fluence
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Episode: What's Really Holding The Grid Together - Fluence
Joe McDonald
CEO of Tem Energy, former LimeJump/Shell veteran in energy trading
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Episode: How AI Could Cut Energy Trading Costs - Tem Energy
Emma Pinchbeck
CEO of the Climate Change Committee
Climate Change Committee
Episode: Can Britain Afford to Slow Down on Net Zero? - The CCC
Tomasz Sęk
Founder and COO of R.Power
R.Power
Episode: How Poland Is Building a Renewable Power System - R.Power Renewables
Catherine Cleary
Electrical engineer and grid connection consultant
Roadnight Taylor
Episode: Is Britain's Grid Ready for Clean Power 2030? - Roadnight Taylor
Marek Kubik
Industry insider with long history in battery supply chain
Industry veteran, guest on Transmission
Episode: Why Batteries Are Changing Faster Than the Industry Expected - Marek Kubik
Dan McGrail
CEO of GB Energy
GB Energy
Episode: What Happens When The State Take Risks Private Capital Won't? - GB Energy

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Ed Porter
Host of Transmission

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 238 ratings
  • Enjoyable listen

    Really interesting introductions to the energy world

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GreeceThessa
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • One annoyance

    Great content. Please consider having separate feeds for video and audio versions so I can choose which to subscribe to rather than getting both

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Core-dump
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Super valuable resource

    If you want to learn about power markets and battery storage, check out this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Energy storage FTW
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Rapidly becoming my favourite podcast

    Quentin is such a great host. Makes complicated and niche subject accessible to all

    🔋⚡️👍🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    TheOriginalEarlydoors
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • On the money

    Great interviews, really interesting with vast amounts of information conveyed every time ! Keep it up 😊👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    furneycopse
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Strong industry expertise and real-world examples from guests.
High-quality insights into grid reform and market dynamics.
Clearly valuable for anyone in energy markets and storage.
The host and guests make complex topics accessible and practical.

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How Battery Swaps Unlock Finance - Miranda Energy
Q: So, what is one thing that people get wrong about their head swaps?
Chris explains that basis risk is the key misperception; by moving to asset-linked profiles and incorporating elements like RTE and degradation, the swaps can better align payments with actual battery output and reduce the risk that a battery offline situation leaves the owner exposed.
Financing Merchant Batteries When Contracts Run Out - Aquila Clean Energy
Q: How should investors assess storage in Italy beyond Macse?
Investors should view Italy as still having strong fundamentals with high renewables penetration and grid needs, and should build a new revenue stack that includes capacity markets, tolling, and possibly future Macse participation, while recognizing that financing may be harder for fully merchant projects.
Financing Merchant Batteries When Contracts Run Out - Aquila Clean Energy
Q: What is the one thing people get wrong about Macse?
Grace argues that the first Macse did not fail; it worked as designed by clearing the market at a low price while delivering guaranteed revenues that attract institutional capital, and she emphasizes the value of the mechanism rather than assuming failure.
Poland's Battery Market is Skipping the Pilot Phase - Entrix
Q: How will the market evolve in terms of off-take agreements for Polish assets?
All three traditional structures—merchant, toll, and floor revenue guarantees—will be needed, with advanced variations and fixed revenue models shaping access to capital, especially for large clients.
Poland's Battery Market is Skipping the Pilot Phase - Entrix
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What is Transmission about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Transmission centers on the mechanics of energy markets and the commercial realities of battery storage within a transitioning power system. Episodes feature deep dives into grid connections, market design, and the evolving regulatory environment across Britain and Europe, with practical insights from operators, investors, and policymakers. Notable is its emphasis on data-driven analysis, real-world trading strategies, and the lived experiences of practitioners driving the energy transition, making complex market dynamics accessible to energy professionals. The show often surfaces nuanced views on storage economics, grid reinforcement, and policy levers, and it frequently pairs technical topics with actionable takeaways for asset owners, de... more

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2. Sam Wilson
3. Ben Braun
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