{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Michael Phelan: Inside the Energy Storage Boom","description":"Michael Phelan, CEO of GridBeyond, explains how his company is optimizing large energy assets \u2014 from batteries to thermal plants \u2014 to keep the lights on without fossil fuels. Phelan also reveals the story behind the world\u2019s first hybrid battery and demand network, and why Samsung Ventures just placed a major bet on GridBeyond's expansion into the US, Australia and Japan. 0:00 - Intro 1:15 \u2013 What is GridBeyond?&amp;nbsp; 2:50 \u2013 Recent investment by Samsung Ventures and capital deployment&amp;nbsp; 3:30 \u2013 Integrating AI into energy storage systems&amp;nbsp; 7:02 \u2013 Extending the life cycle of current energy grids&amp;nbsp; 8:51 \u2013 The biggest challenges facing the energy storage sector&amp;nbsp; 10:11 \u2013 Operating in multiple jurisdictions&amp;nbsp; 13:03 \u2013 Motivation behind creating an energy storage company 13:44 - Outro &amp;nbsp;  ________________________________________________________________&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Some links may be affiliate links. Investing News Network may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;  ________________________________________________________________&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; The Investing News Network does not guarantee the accuracy or thoroughness of the information reported in the interviews it conducts. The opinions expressed in these interviews do not reflect the opinions of the Investing News Network and do not constitute investment advice. All readers are encouraged to perform their own due diligence. ","author_name":"Investing News","author_url":"https:\/\/investingnews.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40670425\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200512270"}