The Battery Caffè Podcast Series 2

Welcome to Series 2 of the Battery Caffè podcast. We recognise that innovation is moving at a rapid pace, and it can be difficult to keep up with the latest developments in your sector.

To make things easier, we’ve continued our series of short interviews with experts in batteries and related industries. Each episode lasts between 15 and 25 minutes, so you can easily listen during your coffee break or while on the move. You’ll find the newest episode at the top of this page.

The Battery Caffè is brought to you by the Cross-Sector Battery Systems Innovation Network, a community funded by Innovate UK Business Connect and the Faraday Battery Challenge. This series aims to highlight the key end-use markets we are working with as part of this Innovation Network.

In Episode 3 of the Battery Caffè Podcast Series 2, we explore the role of batteries in grid and stationary storage applications, covering key insights on the UK’s ambitious targets for renewable energy and the role of battery energy storage systems. The episode discusses their importance in supporting a stable electricity grid, the battery technologies currently being used for stationary storage, and the commercial opportunities and challenges in this sector.

The discussion highlights how batteries can significantly reduce energy costs for businesses and how demand for battery systems is currently surpassing supply. We’re joined by two experts who share their knowledge and industry insights.

We hope you enjoy the series! Please feel free to share it with your network.

Guests

Alison McFadden | Managing Director | Continu Energy
John-Joseph Marie | Principal Analyst – Energy Storage | The Faraday Institution Director

Hosted by

Nikoleta Piperidou | Knowledge Transfer Manager ‑ Energy & Infrastructure | Innovate UK Business Connect
Neelam Mughal | Knowledge Transfer Manager ‑ Advanced Materials | Innovate UK Business Connect

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In Episode 2 of Battery Caffè Podcast Series 2, we explore the role of batteries in maritime, covering key areas such as the current landscape for decarbonisation, integration of batteries, and the future of zero-emission vessels. We’re joined by three experts who share their knowledge and industry insight.

We hope you enjoy the series! Please feel free to share it with your network.

Guests

Enora Pichon | Deputy Project Director | Bibby Marine Limited
Syb ten Cate Hoedemaker | Managing Director | Maritime Battery Forum
Prune Bouillot | Naval Architect | Houlder Limited

Hosted by

Nikoleta Piperidou | Knowledge Transfer Manager ‑ Energy & Infrastructure | Innovate UK Business Connect
Silvia Boschetto | (Maternity Cover) Knowledge Transfer Manager – Energy & Infrastructure | Innovate UK Business Connect

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In Episode 1 of Battery Caffè Podcast Series 2, we explore the role of batteries in aerospace, covering key areas such as technical innovation, commercial opportunities, and industry collaborations within the aerospace sector. We’re joined by three experts who share their knowledge and experience.

We hope you enjoy the series! Please feel free to share it with your network.

Guests

Kate Cooke | Energy Sources Senior Manager | Collins Aerospace
Dr Jack Nicholas | Director | Qdot Technology
Jacqueline Castle | Chief Technology Officer | Aerospace Technology Institute

Hosted by

Debra Jones | Knowledge Transfer Manager – Chemistry | Innovate UK Business Connect
Silvia Boschetto | Maternity Cover – Knowledge Transfer Manager – Energy & Infrastructure | Innovate UK Business Connect

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Download the episode transcript (PDF).