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Energy Storage
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Energy Transition
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Net Zero
Inflation Reduction Act
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The energy transition is reshaping power markets across the world and the stakes have never been higher. Transmission goes deep on battery energy storage, energy trading, project finance, and grid design - alongside wind, solar, and other clean technologies - with the people who are actually doing it. Hosted by Ed Porter, International Director at Modo Energy. New episodes every Tuesday.

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The battery storage gold rush is over in most major markets. What's replaced it is more complex, more competitive, and if you're not careful with your contracts - potentially more exposed than the merchant era ever was. It is often thought that offta... more

Most BESS revenue forecasts aren't wrong, they're just being used for the wrong thing. The gap between a valuation-grade forecast and what a project actually earns in a live market is where BESS developers win or lose. The developers who survive that... more

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Battery storage in Africa is one of the most misunderstood opportunities in global energy. Only 8% of the continent’s hydro power has been tapped. In Malawi, just 14% of the population is connected to the grid. Africa needs to add an estimated 100 GW... more

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Biomethane currently supplies just 1% of UK gas demand. Could it reach 30% by 2050? Philipp Lukas, founder and CEO of Future Biogas, makes the case.

The UK uses around 700 terawatt hours of gas every year. Even as electrification reduces that to 150... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Harden
Director of Storage at Infinity Global
Infinity Global
Episode: Is the Battery Storage Gold Rush Really Over? - Enfinity Global
Paul Mason
Chief Investment Officer of Harmony Energy
Harmony Energy
Episode: Why “Perfect” Battery Models Keep Failing in Reality - Harmony Energy
Michael Cupit
Projects developer focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa
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Episode: Africa's Battery Storage Opportunity - Energy Storage Africa
Philipp Lukas
Founder and CEO of Future Biogas
Future Biogas
Episode: Biogas Could Power the Hardest Parts of Net Zero - Future Biogas
Stuart Pomeroy
Leads business development at Paces
Paces
Episode: How to Cut Clean Energy Development Time in Half - Paces
James Chenoweth
Tax lawyer, Managing Director at Alliant Insurance Services
Alliant Insurance Services
Episode: Tax Insurance for Clean Energy Projects - Alliant Insurance Services
Lolita Carry
Director of Profile Strategy at Engie North America
Engie North America
Episode: Inside the 20GW Pipeline Shaping U.S. Renewable Energy - Engie North America
Florian Hock
Coordinator, Nord LB's battery storage footprints across Europe
Norddeutsche Landesbank (Nord LB)
Episode: What Makes a BESS Project Bankable in Germany? - NORD/LB
Alex Marshall
VP of Business Development, Clarke Energy
Clarke Energy
Episode: Speed to Power vs Net Zero: The Data Center Dilemma - Clarke Energy

Hosts

Ed Porter
Host of Transmission; VP of Insights at Modo Energy; focuses on energy markets, trading, and project finance
Alejandro Ediego
Host of Transmission; energy market analyst and presenter with emphasis on market dynamics and storage economics

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 222 ratings
  • 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
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    Core-dump
    United Kingdom10 months 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 Kingdom2 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 Kingdom2 years ago
  • Perfect podcast for newcomers

    Recently joined the industry, I feel like most of the episodes are helpful. Thanks Q

    Apple Podcasts
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    EddieQcycq
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Guests consistently bring high-level industry expertise and clear practical takeaways.
Host asks insightful questions that draw out actionable strategies for storage projects.
Listeners appreciate accessible breakdowns of complex power-market topics.
Content is considered a valuable resource for both newcomers and seasoned professionals.

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Is the Battery Storage Gold Rush Really Over? - Enfinity Global
Q: What would you do to accelerate European battery rollout if you were in charge tomorrow?
Change rules to allow adding batteries to every existing generation system, which would unlock rapid growth by removing unnecessary barriers and enabling easier integration with renewables.
Why “Perfect” Battery Models Keep Failing in Reality - Harmony Energy
Q: So let's start with what people get wrong when they think about building an IPP.
There isn't a single obvious error; the interviewee emphasizes thinking long term, owning and operating projects from the outset, and designing with a range of outcomes in mind rather than trusting a single central forecast.
Biogas Could Power the Hardest Parts of Net Zero - Future Biogas
Q: Why move from on-site electricity production to injecting biomethane into the gas grid?
Biomethane allows gas to be transported anywhere on the interconnected European gas grid with higher efficiency and energy-use effectiveness than on-site electricity production, enabling broader decarbonization of heat, industry, and heavy transport.
Biogas Could Power the Hardest Parts of Net Zero - Future Biogas
Q: What is the one thing that everyone gets wrong about biogas?
Biogas is not a niche waste-treatment technology; it can power high-heat applications and hard-to-decarbonize sectors by upgrading to biomethane and injecting into the gas grid, enabling transport, industry, and residential use with full system integration.
Inside the 20GW Pipeline Shaping U.S. Renewable Energy - Engie North America
Q: What advice would you give to someone aiming to work in energy project finance or investment within this sector?
Start with flexibility across strategy, finance, and commercial roles, as the industry blends engineers, financiers, and commercial talent. Seek internships, be prepared to work across markets, and understand the unique regulatory and tariff environments. Internships can provide exposure to the variety of paths within a single company like Engie.

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The show dives into the economics, technology, and policy shaping modern power systems, with a strong emphasis on battery energy storage, energy markets, and project finance. Episodes feature operators, developers, and investors discussing how storage assets are sized, priced, and integrated into grids, along with insights into trading, deregulation, and market design across GB, ERCOT, CAISO, PJM, and other major markets. A standout pattern is the blend of practical financing, regulatory context, and cutting-edge tech (like AI, digital twins, and quantum sensing) driving faster deployments and smarter asset management.

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2. Paul Mason
3. Michael Cupit
4. Philipp Lukas
5. Stuart Pomeroy
6. James Chenoweth
7. Lolita Carry
8. Florian Hock

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