{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Alternative Power Plays","title":"The Future of Long-duration Energy Storage with Hydrostor","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d749e44a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1856,"description":"As the world increasingly moves toward cleaner energy solutions, the demand for long-duration energy storage is at an all-time high. Hydrostor, a global leader in compressed air energy storage, is addressing this challenge by providing scalable, efficient, and sustainable alternatives to traditional battery technology.\nIn this episode of Alternative Power Plays, hosts Alan Seltzer and John Povilaitis speak with Scott Bolton, Executive Vice President of Global Policy and Regulatory Affairs at Hydrostor. They discuss how the company’s innovative storage technology is helping to stabilize power grids around the world. Scott explains the mechanics of compressed air energy storage and compares it to lithium-ion batteries and pumped hydro, illustrating why this technology is positioned to play a crucial role in the transition to clean energy.\nThe conversation also highlights Hydrostor’s flagship projects—the Silver City Energy Center in Australia and the Willow Rock project in California—showing how these large-scale storage solutions meet various energy market needs. Additionally, Scott addresses the regulatory challenges that Hydrostor faces, discusses how they collaborate with policymakers to facilitate energy storage deployment, and shares insights on the future of energy infrastructure development.\nTo learn more about Hydrostor, visit: https://hydrostor.ca/ \nTo learn more about Scott Bolton, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-bolton-72489/\nTo learn more about Alan Seltzer, visit: https://www.bipc.com/alan-seltzer⁠   \nTo learn more about John Povilaitis, visit: ⁠https://www.bipc.com/john-povilaitis ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Y-sK9BcvhdYoJntf5sZDvXVdmoEup_Lmouqtywxy1lQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNzhh/YzVkODFmMDdhOTU0/OWQyYTdlNjI0OGY4/ODIwMS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}