Power Up! Brunch: The Future of BESS and AI in Energy
The energy sector is evolving fast. Keeping up with trends, exchanging insights with industry peers, and staying ahead with emerging technologies is a necessity. That’s exactly why we have started the tradition of Power Up! Brunches. This time, we focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and AI in energy. And boy, ways there plenty to talk about!
Despite flu season taking a toll, a great group of energy professionals showed up to share experiences, discuss challenges, and explore new opportunities. The atmosphere was collaborative, open, and full of "aha" moments—here are some of the key takeaways for those of you who missed it.
AI in Energy: Smarter Energy Management
What Jan Najvárek (ARTIN) talked about & key takeaways:
AI can accurately predict energy consumption and optimize energy intake.
Optimized production and distribution—AI improves renewable energy management and reduces grid losses.
Automating document processing—AI can handle even non-standard formats.
High accuracy of AI models—properly trained models deliver highly reliable predictions.
AI helps detect grid failures before they happen, reducing downtime and costs.
The talk sparked an engaging discussion—attendees were curious about model accuracy, real-world applications, and AI’s role in managing industry documentation, especially non-standard formats, and workflows. It was a bit of an "aha" moment to find out that AI can actually tackle even old, hand-written documents, saving countless man-hours in the process.
One thing is clear: AI is already here in full force and its influence is only growing.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): We’re Not on the Brink of the Battery Era—We’re in It!
What Zdeněk Zatloukal (EnergoStation) talked about & key takeaways::
A well-configured Energy Management System (EMS) enables smarter energy use and storage.
Lex OZE III—the new law will allow battery storage to function as an independent energy source.
ROI in just 2-3 years—battery system investments are paying off faster than expected.
Battery prices have dropped by 50% in recent years, making storage more accessible.
Batteries and trading reserved capacity—businesses can leverage storage to optimize energy costs and generate additional revenue.
The discussion mainly revolved around battery performance, future technology developments, and business models for energy storage. BESS isn’t just about storing energy—it’s about flexibility and efficiency, essential for businesses and households alike in today’s energy market.
Networking, Collaboration, and Knowledge Sharing
Fresh ideas, valuable new contacts, and perhaps even future partnerships are what the attendees have taken away from this event. The two speakers actively engaged in discussions with the audience and one another throughout the event, discovering multiple ways AI and BESS complement each other and can work together.
The informal setting supported genuine conversations, reinforcing that Power Up! Brunch is both an expert forum and a space where real connections and opportunities emerge.
What’s Next? We’re Already Planning the Next Round!
The demand for discussions like this is growing, so one thing is certain—Power Up! Brunch isn’t going anywhere. We’re already brainstorming the next event, going through attendees’ feedback with eagle eyes to choose the next resonating topics to talk about in that relaxed networking atmosphere.
Energy is changing fast—let’s stay on top of it together.
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