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TWAICE, a leading provider of predictive analytics software for battery energy storage systems (BESS), announced more than 15 major product enhancements. This rapid pace of innovation reflects the industry's urgent need for solutions that bridge technical excellence with financial performance, as operators navigate overwhelming data volumes, growing system complexity, and dynamic market demands.

A highlight among the latest developments is the launch of Penalty Risk Assessment, a breakthrough feature that helps operators avoid costly penalties by making State of Charge (SoC) issues easier to understand and act on. Compared to often inaccurate battery management system (BMS) estimates, the new tool indicates when systems operate near risky thresholds and provides SoC limit recommendations based on real-world system behavior. With these insights, operators can deliver power more reliably when electricity prices are highest, avoid penalties, and protect assets for long-term value.

"As the energy storage industry scales and evolves, many of our customers are encountering new and complex challenges that they haven't faced before," said Stephan Rohr, Co-CEO and founder at TWAICE. "At TWAICE, we focus on anticipating these emerging needs and delivering innovations that provide immediate, practical value. Our latest feature rollouts give operators the clarity, control, and confidence they need to optimize increasingly complex systems."

Solving Real-World Operational Challenges with Actionable Insights and User-Friendly Tools

Among the many enhancements, four of the new features, in particular, show how TWAICE is tackling the industry’s toughest operational challenges, including:

• Maximizing Availability: TWAICE's Usable and Recoverable Energy KPIs help operators quickly spot and prioritize issues impacting availability and performance. Combined with integration to Modo Energy’s financial platform, operators can now directly link hidden energy loss with revenue impact, enabling smarter asset management.

• Protecting Long-term Asset Profitability: New Roundtrip Efficiency (RTE) monitoring ensures visibility beyond batteries to inverters and transformers. By capturing efficiency drops wherever they occur, RTE Insights enables early detection of performance degradation that could otherwise go unnoticed for months.

• Managing Warranty and Contractual Risks: Customizable Warranty & Guarantee Tracker tied to 50+ KPIs allows proactive compliance monitoring, with predictive alerts before thresholds are crossed — saving costs and disputes.

• Speeding Up Operational Decision Making: New Automated Reporting enhancements deliver tailored, deep-linked insights at the cadence needed — daily, weekly, or monthly, ensuring the right teams have the right information when it matters most.

Each of these innovations addresses critical needs identified through close collaboration with TWAICE’s customers, such as BW ESS, a major operator of large-scale energy storage assets.

"TWAICE's battery analytics software gives us the visibility we need to make operational decisions more effectively, increase the availability of the BESS, and ensure our battery portfolio is operating safely and efficiently," said the Head of Asset Management at BW ESS.

TWAICE | www.twaice.com

Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) received approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) to build a 20-megawatt (MW) solar array and 40-MW battery storage system in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Known as the Sunnyside Solar Energy Center, the project will provide locally generated solar energy to MGE's distribution system.

"MGE shares with our customers the goal of a more sustainable energy future," said Jeff Keebler, MGE Chairman, President and CEO. "The Sunnyside Solar Energy Center builds on the progress we've already made reducing carbon emissions, increasing our use of cost-effective, locally generated renewable energy and advancing new technologies to benefit all our customers. By also working with customers to advance energy efficiency and electrification, we can achieve our sustainable energy goals."

Sunnyside Solar Energy Center details

The Sunnyside Solar Energy Center will be located off Whalen Road in Fitchburg. The 20 MW of solar capacity are expected to generate enough electricity annually to serve about 6,000 households. The 40 MW of four-hour battery storage will provide electricity during times when energy demand is greatest and when renewable capacity is insufficient to meet all customer needs.

EDF Renewables is the project developer. The solar array is expected to begin serving customers in 2026; the battery storage is expected in 2027.

Other nearby solar projects

The Sunnyside Solar Energy Center will be one of a number of solar facilities in Fitchburg serving MGE customers.

• Strix Solar is a 6-MW facility that came online in early 2025. The project serves all MGE electric customers with locally generated, carbon-free energy. MGE has requested to assign two megawatts of the project to serve the company's proposed Shared Solar - Strix program. Shared Solar - Strix is based on MGE's original and fully subscribed community solar program, Shared Solar.
• Tyto Solar is a 6-MW solar array that came online in early 2024. Tyto Solar is a distributed energy resource that is connected to MGE's distribution system. It serves all MGE electric customers.
• The O'Brien Solar Fields is a 22-MW facility that came online in 2021. This project provides solar energy to seven local businesses, municipalities, government agencies and public institutions through separate Renewable Energy Rider agreements.

Working toward 80% reduced carbon emissions by 2030

Reduced carbon emissions is MGE's goal. MGE is working to decarbonize the electricity we supply to customers, targeting carbon reductions consistent with global climate science as quickly, responsibly and cost-effectively as we can.

By 2030, on behalf of all customers, MGE expects to deliver electricity with 80% fewer carbon emissions, and by 2050, we expect to deliver net-zero carbon electricity. MGE already is halfway to its 2030 goal to reduce carbon emissions by 80% compared to 2005 levels.

Growing our use of cost-effective, cleaner energy and working with customers to advance energy efficiency and the electrification of transportation are all key strategies for deep decarbonization. Learn more about MGE's other solar projects.

MGE | https://www.mge.com/

Noodoe, a global innovator in EV charging and energy management solutions, has launched its groundbreaking AI-powered charging management system, paving the way for the next generation of transportation. Featured in a recent Amazon Web Services (AWS) case study, Noodoe's AI Advisor uses generative AI technology to optimize EV charging station pricing strategies, significantly enhancing revenues and station utilization, and setting the foundation for future autonomous vehicle integration.

Noodoe's innovative AI-powered EV charging platform analyzes charging data in real time, providing station operators with optimized pricing recommendations tailored to individual charging stations. Within months of deployment, the solution has driven revenue increases of 10 to 25 percent per charging station.

"We are delivering smarter, AI-driven solutions today while laying the groundwork for future transportation infrastructure," said Jennifer Chang, CEO of Noodoe. "AI Advisor is just the beginning. We're actively building the next generation EV charging ecosystem essential for autonomous vehicle deployment."

The solution, which integrates seamlessly into Noodoe's time-proven operating system, underscores the company's commitment to pioneering advanced, intelligent energy management technology. By employing advanced autonomous management and generative AI, Noodoe has achieved industry-leading operational reliability, maintaining 98 percent network uptime, strides beyond the industry average.

"We are excited about the immediate impacts our AI-powered system is delivering," noted Roman Kleinerman, VP of Products at Noodoe. "This development has accelerated our innovation cycle, enabling us to deliver cutting-edge, data-driven insights to our customers and prepare for the broader transition to autonomous transportation."

The full AWS case study detailing Noodoe's AI-driven success story can be accessed here: https://aws.amazon.com/solutions/case-studies/noodoe/

Noodoe | www.noodoe.com

EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA) celebrates the inauguration of its 200 megawatt (MW) Scarlet II Solar Energy Park (Scarlet II), in Fresno County, California. Scarlet II follows EDPR NA’s Scarlet I Solar Energy Park (Scarlet I), consisting of 200 MW of solar and 40 MW/160 MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS), which achieved commercial operation in 2024. This second phase of the Scarlet Solar Energy Park includes a co-located 150 MW/600 MWh BESS, increasing the project’s resilience.

The full output of the 200 MW of solar energy is contracted through a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA), with resource adequacy associated with the 150 MW BESS contracted under long-term Resource Adequacy (RA) agreements with Ava Community Energy and San José Clean Energy.  California’s Resource Adequacy Program ensures that load-serving entities (LSEs) have sufficient capacity to meet their customers' demand and maintain grid reliability.

Through further expansion into the Central Valley, EDPR NA has more than 1.1 GW of operational solar, wind, and storage projects throughout California, cementing its status as a leading renewable energy developer in the state.

Scarlet II will generate enough energy to power the equivalent of 68,000 California homes each year. Local institutions such as schools, emergency services, road maintenance, and infrastructure will benefit from the project’s economic boost. Scarlet II will provide millions to be paid to local governments through tax payments, and millions spent locally at gas stations, retailers, restaurants, and hotels throughout its lifetime. The park supported the creation of more than 140 construction jobs and accounted for more than $1,537,000 of spending in-state.

Scarlet II continued the environmental stewardship commitment EDPR NA has made under its Close the Loop Program, recycling over 1700 (1757.49) tons of material over the course of construction, through EPC Rosendin and various materials recyclers, leading to over 60% (61.98%) of total reported construction material recycled. 

EDPR NA is a key renewable energy leader in California. The company's operational footprint of 1,138 MW is spread across two phases of the Scarlet Solar  Energy Park, three phases of the Rising Tree Wind Farm in Kern County, two phases of the Lone Valley Solar Park in San Bernardino County, two phases of the Sandrini I & II Solar Energy Park in Kern County, and the Windhub A Solar Park in Kern County.

EDP Renewables North America | www.edprnorthamerica.com

Weidmüller, a leading provider of smart industrial connectivity and automation products and solutions, is one of only six worldwide winners of the 2024 Supplier Sustainability Award from Emerson, a global industrial technology leader. The award was presented on April 23, 2025, during a global webinar. 

In selecting the recipients of the prestigious award, Emerson evaluated suppliers on a variety of criteria related to a company’s goals for a reduction in data emissions, along with the action plan and collaborative process to achieve the desired solution. Companies were also reviewed for their efforts to incorporate sustainability as a strategic business focus and for their transparency in sharing insights with customers. 

Weidmüller had established a target goal to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 35% (starting in 2019) by 2030, with plans to expand across all global company locations. Some highlights of the company’s award-winning actions included:

• Energy efficient buildings featuring geothermal energy, LED lighting, EV charging, solar roofs, heat pumps, reduced water consumption and reduction of single-use plastic
• Reduction of its carbon footprint with new local manufacturing in Richmond, Va., and a newly installed native habitat landscape
• Producing a public sustainability report since 2021

“We are honored to receive the Supplier Sustainability Award from Emerson. This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to integrating sustainable practices throughout every facet of our organization,” said Christian von Toll, Chief Sales Officer for Weidmüller. “We strongly believe that economic success and environmental responsibility must go hand in hand to ensure a better future for generations to come. This award inspires us to further strengthen our efforts and continue developing innovative solutions that create lasting, positive impact on both the environment and society.”

“We are genuinely thrilled to be among the select few companies recognized by Emerson for their 2024 Supplier Sustainability Award,” said Randy Sadler, President and CEO of Weidmuller USA. “All of our employees, from top leadership and throughout Weidmüller’s global enterprise, view sustainability holistically. For us, it’s not just about protecting the climate and the environment. Being holistically sustainable also includes embracing industrial processes that conserve resources as well as reimagined technologies and social responsibility. That is our credo for the future.”

Weidmuller USA | www.weidmuller.com

Emerson | https://www.emerson.com/global

Abundance Energy, sonnen, and Energywell Technology Licensing, LLC (“Energywell”) are joining forces to power the future of energy through the development of behind-the-meter, battery-enabled Virtual Power Plants (“VPP”) in Texas.

The collaboration empowers Abundance Energy customers to use their sonnenConnect home batteries to support grid stability, ensure reliable energy delivery, and lower electricity costs while driving the development of smart, sustainable energy solutions.

Optimized through the integration of Energywell’s Proton platform with sonnen’s advanced Virtual Power Plant battery control technology, each battery is continuously managed in response to market price signals, customer usage, and solar generation. Networked together, these batteries create a VPP, dynamically balancing energy supply and demand to maximize value for both the grid and the customer.

“Our mission is to empower homeowners with smarter, more sustainable energy solutions,” said Thomas Mandry, CEO of Abundance Energy. “By combining sonnen’s best-in-class battery and Virtual Power Plant technology, Energywell’s market expertise through its Proton platform, we are delivering an innovative VPP model that benefits both customers and the Texas grid.”

sonnen’s VPP technology intelligently manages energy supply and demand, ensuring stored solar or grid energy is strategically deployed when needed most. “Our VPP solutions enable customers to actively participate in the energy market while maintaining resilience in their homes,” said Blake Richetta, Chairman and CEO of sonnen. “With Abundance Energy, and Energywell, we’re setting a new standard for residential energy management.”

Energywell’s Proton platform provides advanced forecasting and optimization tools to ensure batteries are dispatched in alignment with market opportunities. “The Texas energy landscape is evolving, and this partnership exemplifies the future of distributed energy,” said Michael Fallquist, CEO of Energywell. “By optimizing stored energy, we are reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering carbon emissions, building a smarter, cleaner, and more flexible grid.”

This VPP initiative aligns with Texas’ growing demand for resilient, customer-driven energy solutions and paves the way for further innovation in the residential energy sector.

Abundance Energy | https://abundanceenergy.com/

sonnen | https://sonnenusa.com/en

Energywell | https://energywell.com/

ACCURE Battery Intelligence, the leading provider of end-to-end safety and performance solutions for battery energy storage system (BESS), launched PCS Analytics, an AI-driven diagnostic module that flags the earliest signs of power-conversion system stress or inefficiency, and Tasks, a Kanban-style workflow engine that turns every alert into a trackable task for internal or external teams.

Inverters remain the most failure-prone component in BESS. Industry studies state that predictive maintenance can boost asset availability by 5–15 percent and cut maintenance costs by up to 25 percent. By detecting anomalies such as cooling-fan degradation, clogged filters, worn capacitors, or impending IGBT failure well in advance, ACCURE’s PCS Analytics helps operators avoid unplanned outages and safeguard revenue streams. Beyond the inverter, the module can also monitor transformers and switchgear, giving asset managers, for the first time, a holistic, single-platform view of every critical power-conversion component, from predictive analytics to warranty compliance.

Detection, however, is only half the battle. Visual task boards are proven to streamline complex energy-sector workflows and prevent bottlenecks. ACCURE’s Tasks automatically generates a work card for each platform alert, assigns an owner, tracks status, and stores a full audit trail—so nothing slips through the cracks.

“Storage operators consistently tell us one of their biggest headaches is staying on top of PCS issues and then matching them to the right fixes—or potential warranty claims,” said Dr. Kai-Philipp Kairies, CEO and Co-founder of ACCURE Battery Intelligence. “PCS Analytics surfaces hidden faults before they escalate, and Tasks makes sure every recommendation is acted on quickly and the corrective action is verified. Together, they eliminate downtime risk and give BESS fleets the disciplined workflows they’ve been missing.”

Key Benefits

• Predict Earlier, Act Faster: Machine-learning models benchmark live PCS data against specifications and industry benchmarks, flagging anomalies sooner than SCADA alarms.
• Built-in Workflows: One-click task creation, drag-and-drop Kanban lanes, and real-time status updates reduce mean time to repair by up to 30 percent.
• Granular User Controls: Share tasks with O&M partners without exposing confidential fleet data.
• Validate Corrective Action: ACCURE’s algorithms and experts automatically confirm that fixes resolved the underlying issue or recommend additional action.
• Single Source of Truth: Diagnostics, tasks, notes, and attachments live in the ACCURE platform, creating a searchable history for compliance and continuous improvement.

The new releases build on the success of Warranty Tracker, which enables BESS owners to monitor warranty compliance and streamline claims processes while maximizing value throughout the asset lifecycle.

ACCURE Battery Intelligence | https://www.accure.net/