08 - How battery energy storage can support wind with Bridgit Hartland-Johnson (System Integration Manager @ Ørsted)

Wind power is contributing more than ever before to our energy system. But what are the challenges surrounding the buildout and optimisation of our ever-growing offshore wind fleet? In this episode, Ørsted’s Bridgit Hartland-Johnson joins Quentin to discuss:What goes into building an offshore wind farm.How CfDs (contracts for difference) work.Why we need more battery energy storage to support our growing wind fleet, and the prospects for wind and BESS co-location.What the business models for wind and energy storage look like.And, of course, where Ørsted fits into all of this.Referenced in the episode:National Grid ESO - Future Energy Scenarios (https://www.nationalgrideso.com/future-energy/future-energy-scenarios)Ørsted develops, constructs, and operates offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage systems, and other infrastructure. To find out more about how Ørsted is helping to build the future energy system, head along to: https://orsted.co.uk/Find Bridgit on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bridgit-hartland-johnson-20250012Phase by Modo is a media network dedicated to energy markets and energy storage in Great Britain. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast. To find out how Modo can help you build the future energy system, check out: https://modo.energy/To keep up with all of our latest Insights, follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/modo-energy/