Unveiling the Future of Energy Management: Energy Toolbase and SolarAcademy Explore Acumen EMS™ and Its Forecasting Capabilities

In a recent Solar Conversation hosted by SolarAcademy, a San Diego-based social knowledge platform for the solar energy industry, Nathan Gutzmann, Product Manager of Acumen EMS™, joined Kerim Baran to delve into the cutting-edge capabilities of Acumen EMS. This illuminating discussion unpacked all things Acumen, from its utilization of AI and machine learning to forecast and […]

Employee Spotlight Series: Jacyln Kan, Data Scientist

Our engineering team is pivotal at Energy Toolbase, ensuring the precision of our software controls. Dedicated to maintaining the highest performance standards, they diligently monitor and diagnose any performance issues that arise in the field, working to identify and resolve these problems promptly. Their rapid response minimizes downtime and ensures our users can efficiently deploy their […]

Energy Toolbase Deploys 2-Megawatt Energy Storage System with Socomec Providing Critical Load Backup at California Mall

Acumen EMS™ and Socomec Battery System Installed at Shopping Mall to Provide Critical Backup to Tenants During Blackouts

Energy Toolbase, Blue Sky Utility, and BPi Power have implemented two energy storage systems (ESS) at a sprawling 328,878-square-foot shopping mall in Hanford, California. Leveraging Energy Toolbase’sAcumen EMS™ controls software and Socomec’s cutting-edge battery technology, the deployment aims to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the mall during utility outages. Blue Sky Utility, a renewable energy developer […]

Energy Toolbase Enables Users to Co-optimize Grid Services and Utility Bill Savings

We are excited to announce a groundbreaking update to Energy Toolbase’s ETB Developer product: the co-optimization of grid services and utility bill savings. This enhancement allows solar and energy storage projects to capitalize on diverse value streams, not only improving overall project economics but also rendering these estimates more reliable.

Energy Toolbase completes commissioning on Ventura Energy’s 3.7-Megawatt Hour Energy Storage Portfolio to Provide Emergency Water Backup for Ventura County

Energy Toolbase has completed commissioning on Ventura Energy’s five-site, 3.7-megawatt-hour (MWh) energy storage portfolio at critical water facilities throughout Ventura County. The systems of standalone energy storage are comprised of Tesla Powerpacks and Megapacks controlled byAcumen EMS™ software and enable the end-users to have a reliable water source in the case of an emergency.

Demand Response in California with Energy Toolbase

Demand response is a value stream targeted by energy storage systems and involves shifting or reducing power during peak periods when the grid is significantly strained. De mand response works to balance the grid and manage the supply and demand of electricity, helping to avoid power outages caused by overconsumption …