Powin provides a vertically integrated utility‑scale battery energy storage platform that combines modular hardware, the StackOS management software, and full lifecycle services into a turnkey solution. The system delivers cell‑level monitoring, real‑time state‑of‑charge estimation, built‑in redundancy and cybersecurity, enabling utilities and large power producers to deploy and operate reliable storage for renewable integration, peak shaving, and ancillary services.
Funding
$200M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The rapid growth of variable renewable generation creates grid stability challenges, requiring large‑scale, reliable, and cost‑effective energy storage to balance supply and demand. Existing storage solutions often involve fragmented hardware, disparate software, and limited service support, leading to higher lifecycle costs and deployment delays. Utilities and large‑scale power producers therefore struggle to achieve resilient, affordable storage that can be commissioned quickly and operated safely.
Solution
Powin delivers a vertically integrated, utility‑scale battery energy storage platform that bundles optimized hardware, advanced management software, and comprehensive services into a single turnkey offering. The Powin Pod and Centipede architectures combine battery modules, high‑efficiency power conversion systems, and thermal management into compact, serviceable units. StackOS software provides real‑time state‑of‑charge (SOC) algorithms, cell‑level monitoring, and built‑in redundancy while exposing transparent data APIs for grid operators. End‑to‑end engineering, installation, warranty, and performance monitoring services reduce project risk and accelerate time‑to‑market. The platform’s cybersecurity hardening and FIPS‑compliant controls ensure secure operation in critical grid environments. Together, these elements enable utilities and independent power producers to deploy resilient, affordable storage that supports renewable integration and grid reliability.
Target Audience
Primary customers are utility transmission & distribution operators, independent power producers, and large commercial/industrial entities that require grid‑scale battery storage for renewable integration, peak shaving, and ancillary services.
Features
- Modular Powin Pod and Centipede hardware with integrated battery stacks, power conversion systems (PCS), and thermal management in a single enclosure
- StackOS energy storage operating system featuring proprietary SOC estimation, battery management system (BMS) controls, and automated fault isolation
- Cell‑level monitoring and analytics platform delivering 5 M+ live cell data points, predictive health diagnostics, and remote firmware updates
- Built‑in redundancy and cybersecurity hardening (encryption, role‑based access, intrusion detection) meeting industry security standards
- End‑to‑end project services: site engineering, installation, commissioning, performance guarantees, and wrapped warranties
- Battery Lab validation suite providing accelerated aging tests, performance guarantees, and warranty‑backed reliability metrics
- Scalable API layer for grid‑operator integration, demand‑response signaling, and market participation
- Comprehensive maintenance contracts with proactive field service and real‑time performance reporting