{"podcast":{"title":"SunCast","slug":"suncast-47961","podcast_index_feed_id":47961,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/suncast/","website_url":"http://www.mysuncast.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d35d69ce-3d46-4480-811f-75c88b4e0724/dZzXRIw7DbI8WmJioGhtg8Aq.png","author":"Nico Johnson","episode_count":955,"summary":"Nico Johnson takes you into conversations with those at the forefront of Renewable Energy. SunCast gives an inside look into what is happening in renewable energy. From conversations with the biggest Solar Panel manufacturers in the world to the small startups creating the future of renewable energy, such as carbon capture and battery technology breakthroughs. SunCast is dedicated to providing the knowledge, research, tools and expert guidance you need to understand, grow and be ahead of the curve in the fastest-growing markets in the world. Featuring over 800 conversations, Nico has interviewed people from Tesla, SolarCity, Trina Solar, Meyer Burger, Conergy, SunEdison, Energy Vault and even the US Government... to name a few. Covering topics such as Solar Power, Wind Energy, Batteries, Electric Vehicles, Carbon Capture, Finance, Hydrogen, and more. You can watch SunCast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SunCastMedia ...or view the full archive of SunCast episodes here: https://www.suncast.media/media/podcast","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T18:19:28.354895+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/suncast-47961"},"episode":{"title":"915: 100-Hour Batteries, State of Flow, and the Future of Grid Resilience","slug":"915-100-hour-batteries-state-of-flow-and-the-future-of-grid-resilience","published_at":"2026-03-28T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/suncast-47961/915-100-hour-batteries-state-of-flow-and-the-future-of-grid-resilience","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/suncast-47961","url":"https://resourcelabs.co/suncast-episodes/915-100-hour-batteries-state-of-flow-and-the-future-of-grid-resilience","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2f7b260a-5ffb-4aaa-9cfa-477ad5b1732b.mp3","summary":"Long duration energy storage has spent years sitting in the “we’ll need it someday” category. Not anymore. As grid strain grows, data center demand surges, and reliability becomes a boardroom issue, long duration storage is starting to move from interesting concept to urgent solution. Recorded live at Intersolar and Energy Storage North America, this panel brings together Anna Siefken of the LDES Council , Aric Saunders of Noon Energy , Tristan Bannon of CellCube , and Andrew Friedenthal of E-Zinc . With Nico Johnson leading the conversation, the group digs into what is changing in the market and why more buyers are finally paying attention to long duration storage. This episode is not just about technology. It is about what happens when the grid needs more than incumbent batteries can supply. The panel explores how vanadium flow, zinc-based systems, and other long duration approaches could support resilience, replace diesel, firm renewables, and help planners think beyond the standard four-hour battery playbook. Expect to learn: 🔹 Why long duration storage is finally gaining real commercial momentum 🔹 How data centers, resilience needs, and grid volatility are accelerating demand 🔹 What makes zinc, vanadium, and other chemistries worth watching 🔹 Why procurement rules should focus on the problem to solve, not the technology to favor If you want a clearer picture of where storage is headed after lithium-ion, this conversation is a strong place to start. It is practical, candid, and full of insight from leaders building the next layer of the grid. Are there other technologies you’ve scouted on the frontlines of the Clean Energy Revolution that you think we should be covering here on SunCast? Hit us up - team@suncast.me with your feedback & recommendations. If you wa…","meta_description":"Long duration energy storage has spent years sitting in the “we’ll need it someday” category. Not anymore. As grid strain grows, data center demand surges…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1692,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/suncast-47961/episodes/915-100-hour-batteries-state-of-flow-and-the-future-of-grid-resilience/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/suncast-47961/915-100-hour-batteries-state-of-flow-and-the-future-of-grid-resilience.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}