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Energy Insiders Podcast: Why we need more big batteries

Alex Wonhas, head of new battery developer AMPYR, discusses his company’s first big project, and why wind struggles will require more big batteries on the grid. Plus: News of the week.

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Join Renew Economy founder and editor-in-chief Giles Parkinson and columnist and energy markets expert David Leitch as they discuss the week's main events - politics, solar and storage.

Energy Insiders Podcast

Join Renew Economy founder and editor-in-chief Giles Parkinson and columnist and energy markets expert David Leitch as they discuss the week's main events - politics, solar and storage.

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