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The best solutions for powering the AI boom may be the ones that require little to no building — not flashy new infrastructure. These solutions can take the form of remote sensors at the base of electricity transmissions towers that precisely assess the status of transmission lines. They can also take the form of non-wires alternatives like Maplewell's JANiiT energy management system paired with energy storage. With solutions like these, we can save costs and meet our nation's growing energy demand. #energymanagement #energystorage #nonwiresalternatives #distributedenergyresources

The growth of customer-sited solar and batteries can help to reduce wear and tear on the grid and save ratepayers about 40%, say researchers at the The University of Texas at Austin. The study "quantitatively affirms something distribution grid operators have known anecdotally for years." These “non-wires alternatives” can include rooftop solar, community solar, and battery storage. Add an energy management system like cutting-edge JANiiT platform paired with energy storage, and we can really unlock grid flexibility! #renewableenergy #energystorage #gridmanagement #nonwiresalternatives

No miracles needed! Have you noticed recent headlines like this one? "AI is exhausting the power grid. Tech firms are seeking a miracle solution." (https://lnkd.in/gU8A6fY2) Instead of looking for miracles, let's look to the technology that's available NOW. Yes, data-driven electricity demand is expected to double from 2022 levels by 2026 (https://lnkd.in/g_tPDbCF). But renewable energy, energy storage, and energy management systems can meet that demand. Maplewell's cutting-edge JANiiT energy management system can help manage the extra power demand — with automated, predictive energy management + distributed energy storage to unlock grid flexibility! #virtualpowerplants #renewableenergy #energymanagement #energystorage

California has been ground zero for adoption of virtual power plants (VPPs), hosting 24% of all North American VPP projects, according to a 2023 Wood Mackenzie report. And their effectivness has been proven. “We’ve shown that VPPs provide real value to the grid, utilities and customers," says Sunrun's Head of Grid Services and VPPs Chris Rauscher, J.D. in Utility Dive. State policies can spur VPP growth — and utilities, grid operators, and policymakers alike are taking note of this growing trend. Maplewell's cutting-edge JANiiT energy management system can help, with automated, predictive energy management + distributed energy storage to unlock grid flexibility! #virtualpowerplants #renewableenergy #energymanagement #energystorage

New regulation in Colorado mandates creation of a virtual power plant (VPP) program. VPPs are seen as “a solution to maintain reliability, support load growth and maintain affordability” that can be deployed faster than new transmission capacity or “deeper interconnection reform." VPPs will help accelerate our nation's transition to renewable energy. We're glad to see more states taking them seriously.  #virtualpowerplants #renewableenergy #energymanagement

Virtual power plants (VPPs) enable intelligent, local distribution of power, sending what is needed when it is needed and helping to balance the grid. Texas is uniquely suited to adopt VPPs because of its competitive, deregulated market. But all states stand to benefit from VPPs. Will other states follow suit? We hope so! Maplewell's cutting-edge JANiiT platform can help, with automated, predictive energy management + distributed energy storage to unlock grid flexibility!  #virtualpowerplants #renewableenergy #energymanagement

The Intel® Liftoff virtual hackathon is here! Over the next few days, Maplewell will be attending workshops with Intel’s top AI experts; enhancing our AI projects using the latest Intel hardware; and have the opportunity to present our startup to Intel’s management and ecosystem. We’re looking forward to an exciting couple of days! #IntelLiftoff #IntelLiftoffDays #VirtualHackathon

Maplewell is getting ready for the Intel® Liftoff Days — a 5-day virtual hackathon exclusive for Intel® Liftoff members! The event is taking place June 3–7, and we’re excited to be participating. We’re looking forward to exploring topics like Zero-shot LLM inference, RAG pipelines, Computer Vision, Gen AI, and connecting with fellow program members. We’ll see you there! #IntelLiftoff #IntelLiftoffDays #VirtualHackathon

Virtual power plants (VPPs) are increasingly a focus because of their critical role in managing the grid. As the article below explains, "VPPs involve the aggregation of a large number of distributed energy resources (DERs), which can be collectively controlled to benefit the grid and potentially obviate a utility’s need to activate a traditional peaking power plant." What will it take to deploy enough VPPs? State policies are key, and the NC Clean Energy Technology Center details how various states are approaching the rollout. #energystorage #virtualpowerplants #renewableenergy #energymanagement

Texas isn't the only state benefitting from battery storage in a big way. California's record 10 GW of grid batteries are pushing solar generation into post-sunset hours at a meaningful scale. They're managing the evening decline of solar, enabling more solar generation, and reducing the need to burn fossil fuels. Coupled with a sophisticated energy management system like Maplewell's cutting-edge JANiiT platform, batteries can help unlock a clean, decarbonized energy system while providing valuable grid services. California is showing the way! #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy #GridServices