Join host Sean White as he interviews Peter Gruenbaum, an energy software engineer and instructor, about the real-world role of software in battery systems and modern energy markets. Discover how batteries are managed, how software enables market participation, and why understanding these systems is crucial for the future of renewable energy. Perfect for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, energy storage, and education.

 

Topics Covered

SDK Bridge www.sdkbridge.com

Software Engineering

Batteries

Richard Swanson

Swanson’s Law

Moore’s Law

Physics

Software

Peter’s Career

Boeing www.boeing.com

Spectro Lab www.spectrolab.com

Multi-Junction Concentrated Solar

Gallium Antimonide

Permafrost

ISO = Independent Service Operator

ERCOT = Electric Reliability Council of Texas

ESS = Energy Storage System

VPP = Virtual Power Plant

Frequency Response

Energy Market

Demand Charge

Peak Shaving

AI = Artificial Intelligence

Coding

Programming

Peter Gruenbaum’s Heatspring Class www.heatspring.com/courses/introduction-to-software-for-battery-systems

 

Reach out to Peter Gruenbaum here:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/pgruenbaum

 

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