Smart Grid

This Research Note explores Voltalis, a French Demand Response aggregator, specializing in intelligent demand-side management which temporarily modulates electricity consumption in homes and buildings to balance supply and demand. We examine the company’s platform, its market leadership in France, entry into the UK and external funding, before providing our view on the market. Voltalis Profile […]

In this Research Note, we examine UrbanChain, a Manchester, UK-based startup recently named the 3rd fastest-growing UK technology company by Deloitte. The company is positioned as a provider of peer-to-peer energy services, enabling the rollout of renewable energy in commercial and industrial facilities to happen much faster.  We review the company’s growth, external funding, and […]

In this Research Note, we examine CPower Energy Management, a US provider of building-to-grid technology for commercial buildings that offers peak demand management and behind-the-meter distributed energy resource (DER) services to building owners and operators. We review their Enerwise site optimization technology and their expansion strategy since their founding. CPower Profile Founded in 2014, CPower […]

The evolution of battery storage in commercial buildings represents one of the most significant shifts in building energy management of the past decade. Once viewed simply as backup power systems, today’s battery energy storage systems (BESS) are sophisticated assets that enable buildings to participate actively in energy markets while enhancing resilience and sustainability. Our new […]

The traditional view of commercial buildings as mere energy consumers is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Grid-interactive buildings are emerging as dynamic assets capable of generating multiple revenue streams while delivering substantial operational savings. This evolution represents a fundamental shift in how property owners and managers approach building energy management, with grid-interactive buildings leading the charge […]

Grid-Interactive Buildings are the inevitable next step in the evolution of energy management for commercial real estate. As urbanization accelerates and energy demands grow, the goal of optimizing energy use now extends beyond cost savings. Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings (GEBs) integration plays a critical role in helping commercial buildings achieve sustainability, improve resource efficiency, and comply […]

Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption is occurring at a much faster rate than previously anticipated, according to December 2023 research by Jung et al, who estimate battery EV fleet sizes are doubling approximately every 15 months. This growth trajectory means that the majority of passenger vehicles in developed markets could be electric by 2031, demanding rapid […]