Scaling battery storage: assets, markets and AI | Dan Moore, Root-Power

In this episode of the Hypercube Energy Podcast, Adam Sroka speaks with Dan Moore, Head of Asset Management at Root-Power, about the changing UK battery storage market and what it takes to build and operate increasingly large and complex portfolios. With Root-Power developing an 860 MW portfolio of four-hour battery storage projects, Dan explores how the market is evolving, from capacity market reform and long-duration storage to new commercial models and co-location. He also explains why data and AI should form part of asset management from day one, helping teams understand performance, identify issues earlier and manage assets more effectively. The conversation covers: 🔋 The evolution of the UK battery storage market ⚡ Managing larger and more complex BESS portfolios 📈 Capacity market reform and new commercial models ⏱️ The growing role of long-duration energy storage 🏗️ Co-location and behind-the-meter opportunities 🤖 How data and AI can improve battery asset management Guest spotlight 💡 Dan Moore: Head of Asset Management at Root-Power, where he is helping shape the approach to managing a growing portfolio of large-scale battery storage projects. Dan brings experience across conventional power generation, renewables and BESS to the role. About us Hypercube delivers CAIRN, the decision intelligence platform for the energy sector. We help renewable developers, utilities and energy innovators turn complex operational data into faster decisions, optimised performance and measurable business outcomes through AI. 🚀 Visit our website: https://wearehypercube.com/ 🚀 Join the Beyond Energy Community: https://wearehypercube.com/join-the-c... 🚀 Follow us on LinkedIn:   / wearehypercube   Chapter markers [00:00] Meet Dan Moore – Head of Asset Management at Root-Power [04:38] Moving from power generation into battery storage [05:50] Asset management at Root-Power [09:27] How investment in battery storage has evolved [12:52] New commercial models and revenue certainty [13:38] Capacity market reform and battery storage [16:55] The impact of long-duration energy storage [19:07] Are current storage policies enough? [21:47] Why the UK needs more energy storage [22:32] Co-location and behind-the-meter storage [25:32] Managing the next generation of large-scale batteries [28:35] Data and software in asset management [30:30] AI and battery performance [34:00] Bringing AI into asset management from day one [38:30] The opportunity ahead for UK battery storage