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Battery booms and the rise of flexibility [partner content]

Catalyst · 30 Mar 2026 · 30m

What this episode covers

Sean McEvoy, chief product officer at GridBeyond, explains how the company uses AI to orchestrate grid flexibility by combining software with physical assets like batteries and industrial loads. He details the cyclical nature of battery markets, noting how saturation in places like Texas and the UK leads to price collapses, forcing a shift toward precise forecasting and optimization. McEvoy also discusses the challenges of powering data centers, where reliability is paramount, and how 'bring your own capacity' strategies using behind-the-meter batteries help alleviate grid congestion while accelerating interconnection.

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companies scaling up

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GridBeyond, Varitone, Meta, Microsoft, Apple
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ERCOT, PJM

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