Energy markets in transition: BESS, innovation, and carbon impact

On this episode of the Hypercube Energy Podcast, Adam Sroka speaks with Aazzum Yassir, Director of Technology and Operations at Pulse Clean Energy. Aazzum works at the forefront of the UK’s battery storage market, helping to design, build, and operate energy storage assets that support a more affordable and resilient power system.

The conversation explores why battery energy storage is becoming essential to the modern energy system, how batteries help stabilise prices and unlock more value from renewables, and why energy management has been historically underinvested compared to generation. Aazzum also discusses Pulse’s work on battery carbon payback, supply chain transparency, and how advances in storage and power electronics are reshaping grid services.

Adam and Aazzum cover:

• Aazzum’s role leading technology and operations at Pulse Clean Energy
• Why battery storage is critical for a reliable, low-cost energy system
• Energy management as a missing link in the energy transition
• Battery carbon payback and open-source emissions modelling
• Ethical sourcing and transparency in battery supply chains
• How storage technology is evolving to support grid resilience