28 - Storage solutions & flow batteries with Alan Greenshields (Director EMEA @ ESS inc)

It’s no secret we love batteries, and it is clear that battery storage has come a long way in a relatively short amount of time. With various storage technologies in operation across the industry - there are also various differences in use cases. In today's episode, Quentin chats to Alan Greenshields Director EMEA at ESS inc to really deep dive into the journey that batteries have gone (and are still going!) through, the world of flow battery technologies, hydrogen storage and much more. Some of the topics covered in the conversation include:Alan’s background and role in the development of different types of battery technologies over his career.A comprehensive introduction to flow batteries and the different use cases for flow vs lithium ion. Where hydrogen can be best placed within various technologies, to achieve maximum efficiency.What the current state of global supply chains looks like for flow batteries.And of course how ESS inc. is involved in all of this.ESS Inc. is a leading provider of long-duration energy storage solutions. Founded in 2011 by a team with deep experience in fuel cells, electrochemistry, advanced material science, and renewable energy. Alan is a Technologist and entrepreneur specialising in understanding the impact of new technology and battery storage.To find out more about ESS, click here for their website.Find Alan on LinkedIn hereModo 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 visualisation, 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.