Battery Analytics with Ty Fenton on the Intersolar Stage

About this episode

Ty Fenton discusses the complexities of utility-scale batteries and the role of software in their management.

Utility-scale batteries are far more complex than they appear. Ty Fenton, Director of Data Analytics at FlexGen, breaks down how software keeps massive battery systems running — from detecting a single failing cell among thousands to predictive diagnostics powered by machine learning. The episode dives into real-world degradation versus lab data, operators who intentionally voided warranties for short-term profit, and why AI training loads create extreme power spikes that only batteries can absorb. Recorded live at Intersolar San Diego. Topics Covered: FlexGen = Flexible Generation Battery Management Battery Technology Software Point of Interconnection Energy Storage Systems Warranty Terms Battery Manufacturer Lithium-Ion Batteries Data Centers Training Load Profile Machine Learning Accelerated Aging Reach out to Ty Fenton here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ty-fenton-84782830/ Website: www.flexgen.com Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean www.solarsean.com/pvace

People in this episode

Guest: Ty Fenton

Topics covered

• Battery Analytics
• Energy Storage Systems
• Machine Learning
• Battery Technology
• Predictive Diagnostics
• Utility-scale Batteries

Keywords

• Battery Management
• Lithium-Ion Batteries
• Data Analytics
• Power Spikes
• Warranty Terms
• Accelerated Aging

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FlexGen, NABCEP, Heatspring

Places: Intersolar San Diego, LinkedIn, www.flexgen.com, www.solarSEAN.com, www.solarsean.com/pvace

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