Watt’s New: September 2024 Recap
Harnessing Energy, Inspiring Change. Bigger than batteries. Three simple words. And yet, they’ve come to embody something greater for us. They’re a reminder that our work is about something bigger than technology. It’s about a carbon-free future for all. In September, we took big steps in the right direction and achieved some major milestones. We’re […]
Powering the Future at RE+ 2024
At RE+, North America’s largest clean energy event, we were proud to engage in conversations shaping the future of renewable energy. Now in its 20th year, the conference brought together industry experts to exchange ideas, showcase innovations, and explore solutions for a sustainable future. Among these sessions, our own Mike Wietecki, Senior Vice President of […]
To spur the energy transition, look to the Southwest
By Brian Kane, Chief Projects Officer at Powin (Originally published on Renewable Energy World) As any energy industry professional will tell you, California and Texas are in a league of their own when it comes to renewable generation and deployment. California, which produces more solar energy than any other state, has been furiously installing utility-scale battery energy […]
Waratah Super Battery Project in Australia Hits Major Milestone
All BESS equipment for the entire 850MW/1,680MWh system has been delivered and installed Powin has successfully delivered and installed all Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) equipment for Australia’s 850MW/1,680MWh Waratah Super Battery (WSB) Project in New South Wales, marking a significant milestone in the project’s development. This achievement highlights Powin’s technical leadership, resilient supply chain, […]
America’s Energy Awakening: Why Consumers Are Ready to Power the Future with Renewables and Storage
The energy landscape is changing fast, and at Powin, we wanted to better understand how the average American is preparing for their future energy needs. Countless reports have determined that energy demand is skyrocketing due to data center usage which is exacerbated by AI, more electric vehicles on the road, and home electrification. In short, […]
Powin: A commitment to battery hardware safety from day one
The grid-scale energy storage industry is currently undergoing a period of massive expansion: per recent estimates, the field is expected to nearly double in size in just the next five years alone. Accompanying this rapid growth is a renewed and vital focus on safety. But at Powin, exceeding the standard to prioritize safety is nothing […]
Watt’s New: Q2 2024
BIGGER THAN BATTERIES Q2 was an exciting period for Powin, marked by major milestones. We were honored to be named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies and launched the innovative Powin Pod at CleanPower 2024 in May, showcasing our latest in energy storage solutions. Our progress and success would not be possible without […]
Unleashing the Power of StackOS Software: Powin’s Secret to Superior Energy Storage
Delivering Unmatched Safety, Availability, Insight, and Flexibility to Our Customers By: Norman Farquhar, Head of Software Product Management at Powin and Monique Wong, Senior Software Product Manager at Powin What is StackOS? StackOS Software is the brain and nervous system of Powin’s battery energy storage systems (BESS). Integrated into all our hardware platforms, including the Centipede and Powin Pod, StackOS operates seamlessly both on-premise and in […]
Unlocking Precision: Powin’s SOC Algorithm Redefines Energy Estimation Accuracy
By Kyle Smith, Sales Director, Monique Wong, Sr. Product Manager, Eric Stone, Powin, Sr. Product Manager Read the full 2024 Solar Risk Assessment Report at: https://www.kwhanalytics.com/solar-risk-assessment State of Charge (SOC) represents a Battery Energy Storage System’s (BESS) available energy for discharge. SOC is critical in predictably committing to dispatch schedules and can lead to penalties if […]
Scaling the Energy Storage Industry to Decarbonize the Grid
As the world continues to grapple with climate change challenges and the need for sustainable energy solutions, energy storage is becoming increasingly important. Energy storage plays a crucial role in transitioning to a clean energy future by enabling the efficient and reliable integration of renewable energy sources into the grid. The exponential growth of renewable […]