AKUCAST: THE GAS PACKAGE AND ITS IMPACT ON THE HYDROGEN ECONOMY
In the new episode of AKUCAST we focused on current issues and challenges related to legislative changes in the gas sector and their impact on the development of the hydrogen economy.
Our guests were Matěj Kruml, head of the hydrogen section of AKU-BAT, and Štěpán Košař, head of alternative energy development in Pražská plynárenská. Together they discussed how new regulations and legislative measures will affect the future of the hydrogen economy in the Czech Republic, what opportunities and risks they bring and how individual companies in the energy sector are preparing for them.
You can watch the full podcast on our YouTube channel.
18.6.2024 | Online
AKUCAST: Smart control of PV and battery systems in homes
A new episode of AKUCAST is here, and this time it focuses on a topic we’re all interested in: Smart control of PV and battery systems in homes!
You will learn why smart control of PV is important, what you can expect from it, and what benefits it can bring you. Michal Hrabí, COO at SOLSOL, who is responsible for, among other things, the digitalization of SOLSOL and new services for partner companies, and Vladislav Martínek, a researcher at UCEEB CTU, have accepted the invitation to join the discussion.
You can listen to the whole podcast on our YouTube channel or Spotify.
11.3.2024 | Online
Battery storage sites in Slovakia
New episode of AKUCAST is out! This time we dive into the world of battery storage in Slovakia.
In this episode, we discussed the differences between the Czech Republic and Slovakia in the field of battery storage, explored what projects are currently emerging in Slovakia and what is holding back the development of BESS. We were also interested in where our neighbours are further ahead in the field of storage and how we can be inspired by their approach. Our podcast guests were Marian Smik, Greenbat partner and board member of the Slovak Battery Alliance, and Radoslav Stompf, chairman and CEO of FUERGY. The host of the episode was Jan Fousek, CEO of AKU-BAT CZ.
You can listen to the whole podcast on our YouTube channel or Spotify.
27.2.2024 | Online
AKUCAST: HOW TO BECOME A PROVIDER OF ANCILLARY SERVICES?
In this episode, you’ll learn how to become an ancillary service provider, what it involves, what approach to take, what types of equipment you can use to provide ancillary services, when to approach an aggregator, etc. The AKUCAST guests were Jitka Hlavová, Director of the Thermal Technology and Energy Division at ORGREZ, one of the certification authorities, and Martin Kašák, Director of the Energy Trade Section at ČEPS. This episode is moderated by Petr Řeháček, Director of the Association of Aggregators and Flexibility Providers SAF, which is part of the AKU-BAT CZ association.
You can listen to the entire podcast on our YouTube channel or Spotify.
18.12.2023 | Online
AKUCAST: Flexibility Sources Not Only in the Czech Republic
Our episode is dedicated to the topic of flexibility aggregation and is this time recorded under the brand of the Association of Aggregators and Providers (SAF).
Specifically, in this episode, we focus on flexibility sources, key technologies, environmental aspects, and future potential. You will not only learn about the sources providing flexibility today but also hear from representatives of Nano Energies and TEDOM about the changes expected in the flexibility market in the next few years. Our guests for this episode are Lukáš Dobeš, CEO of TEDOM Operations, and Stanislav Chvála, CEO of Nano Energies.
You can listen to the entire podcast on our YouTube channel or Spotify.
23.11.2023 | Online
AKUCAST: TRENDS IN FVE CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPLY OF SOLAR COMPONENTS
Is it worthwhile for companies to invest in PV today? In this episode of AKUCAST, we focus on the construction of PV power plants and the supply of components for the whole sector, including large installations. We discussed the challenges facing the industry as well as the latest trends in technology, sustainability and customer behaviour. Martin Palarčík, CEO of SolidSun Group, and Martin Navrátil, manager of Nanosun, accepted the invitation to the studio this time.
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1.8.2023 | Online
AKUCAST: AGGREGATION FLEXIBILITY IN THE CZECH MARKET
Aggregation of flexibility is still a relatively new topic in the Czech Republic, but it is already being talked about a lot. At the same time, many new flexibility aggregators are emerging on the market, and the topic – together with energy storage – is crucial for the safe development of RES. That is why we decided to dedicate an entire volume of AKUCAST to this topic. Our guests are Petr Klimeš, responsible for energy purchasing at E.ON Energie, and Petr Řeháček, director of the Association of Flexibility Aggregators and Providers (SAF) , which was recently established under the AKU-BAT association.
Today, we talked with both gentlemen not only about flexibility aggregators, but we also discussed the lack of an independent aggregator in the legislation and looked at how the Czech aggregation market actually looks today.
You can listen to the whole podcast on our YouTube channel or Spotify.
28.6.2023 | Online
AKUCAST: CHALLENGES FOR FVE AND ENERGY STORAGE
With the Solar Energy and Storage 2023 conference coming up on May 30, hosted by the Solar Energy Association, we decided to dedicate this episode of AKUCAST to the topics that are driving the world of PV, storage, flexibility aggregation and the overall modern energy industry. This time we talked with Jan Krčmář, Director of the Solar Association, and Pavel Doucha, Partner of AK Doucha Šikola, member of the Solar Association and AKU-BATU and well-known energy lawyer. Together we discussed non-connection of new PV plants, storage and flexibility, Lex RES II, community energy and much more. What’s going on positively in the market? What is holding the market back? And what are the challenges ahead? Listen to the next episode of our podcast.
You can listen to the full podcast on our YouTube channel or Spotify.
23.5.2023 | Online
AKUCAST: WHY INSTALL BATTERY STORAGE IN LDS?
What are the differences in the use of BESS in Slovakia and the Czech Republic in industrial sites and local distribution systems? Is there sufficient government support for BESS in LDCs or industrial plants? This time we will talk to Martin Michko, Director of the Czech Association of Local Distribution System Operators, who says that new technologies will always increase in importance with a sensible project. What does Martin base his ideas on? Find out in the next episode of AKUCAST. This time the episode is hosted by Ivan Trup, head of the AKU-BAT technical working group.
You can listen to the whole podcast on our YouTube channel or Spotify.
3.5.2023 | Online
AKUCAST: RESIDENTIAL FLEXIBILITY
The topic of the 12th part of AKUCAST is very topical, widely discussed, attractive – Flexibility, especially at the low voltage (LV) level, i.e. mainly residential flexibility, or smaller companies. We will probably have to wait a while for a more massive involvement of households in flexibility, but it is already clear that the potential is great. Experience from Western markets such as the UK, France and Belgium shows that flexibility aggregators can not only partially replace fossil power plants, but also enable the transition to digital and sustainable energy and can reduce countries’ costs for stabilising electricity systems, similar to energy storage.
We are delighted that two of our distinguished members, Jan Hicl, Product Director at Nano Green from Nano Energies and Tomas Molek, Senior Flexibility Consultant at Flexigy from Unicorn, have accepted the invitation to participate in the next part of our AKUCAST.
You can listen to the full podcast on our YouTube channel or Spotify.
13.4.2023 | Online