How does Potrero Energy's software maximize the value of my battery system?
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Our proprietary software constantly analyzes grid conditions, energy prices, and weather forecasts to optimize when your battery charges and discharges. It strategically sells stored energy back to the grid during peak demand periods when prices are highest, while charging when electricity is cheapest. This intelligent energy arbitrage generates passive income beyond simple bill savings, delivering an unmatched 20% annual return on your investment.
Is the software fully automated, or do I need to manage it?
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Our system is 100% hands-off for homeowners. The software autonomously manages all charging and discharging decisions, grid interactions, and revenue optimization. Unlike other systems that require manual scheduling or constant adjustments, our AI-driven platform continuously adapts to changing conditions without any homeowner intervention. You can simply monitor your savings and earnings through our intuitive app while we handle everything else.
How does the software balance home energy needs with grid revenue opportunities?
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Your home's energy security always comes first. Our software maintains a minimum battery reserve to ensure your home remains powered during outages while intelligently allocating the remaining capacity for grid services. The system learns your household's consumption patterns over time and anticipates needs based on weather forecasts and historical usage. This ensures you never sacrifice comfort or reliability while still maximizing revenue opportunities.
What monitoring and control features does the software provide?
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Our user-friendly mobile app gives you comprehensive visibility into your energy ecosystem. You can track real-time solar production, battery status, home consumption, and grid interactions. The system provides circuit-level monitoring for major appliances and allows remote control of key circuits through our smart electrical panel. You'll also receive detailed financial reporting showing exactly how much you're saving and earning through our optimization strategies.
How does the software adapt to PG&E's rate changes and new grid programs?
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Our software receives continuous updates to adapt to PG&E's evolving rate structures and new grid service opportunities. When rate plans change or new grid programs emerge, we remotely update your system's algorithms to ensure you're always maximizing benefits under current conditions. This future-proofs your investment against regulatory changes and ensures you'll continue to capture maximum value throughout the system's lifetime.
How does the software optimize for Solar Billing Plan export credits?
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Our software is specifically calibrated to maximize returns under PG&E's Solar Billing Plan. It analyzes historical and forecasted Avoided Cost Calculator rates to determine optimal export times when your credits will be highest. The system can store solar energy during low-value periods and export it during peak-value hours, potentially doubling the value of your solar generation compared to systems without advanced export management.
What grid services does your software enable my system to participate in?
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Your system participates in multiple revenue streams beyond just PG&E bill savings. These include demand response programs, frequency regulation services, grid capacity relief, and wholesale energy market participation. Our aggregated approach combines the capabilities of thousands of Potrero systems to provide significant grid support services. As we expand our network toward our goal of 1.0 Gigawatt of grid-balancing resources by 2035, new grid service opportunities will continue to emerge.
How does the software extend the life of my battery system?
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Battery longevity is a key priority in our software design. The system employs advanced battery management algorithms that optimize charge/discharge patterns to minimize stress on battery cells. By avoiding deep discharges, limiting high-rate cycling during extreme temperatures, and implementing intelligent cell balancing, our software can extend battery lifespan by 20-30% compared to standard management systems, maximizing your investment's long-term value.
How secure is Potrero Energy's software platform?
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We implement enterprise-grade security throughout our software platform. All communications are encrypted with industry-standard protocols, and our systems undergo regular security audits and penetration testing. The platform operates on a segmented architecture that isolates critical control systems from internet-facing components. Your data privacy is paramount—we never sell or share your energy usage information with third parties without explicit permission.
How does your software contribute to California's renewable energy goals?
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Our software orchestrates thousands of distributed batteries to function as a coordinated virtual power plant, absorbing excess renewable energy when supply exceeds demand and releasing it during peak periods. This grid-balancing capability is essential for California to incorporate more intermittent renewable sources while maintaining reliability. Each Potrero system helps the existing grid infrastructure move more clean energy, ultimately enabling faster electrification and accelerating progress toward the state's ambitious climate goals.
