Sienna Energy provides modular, containerized battery energy storage systems that integrate with utility‑scale transmission and distribution networks via IEC 61850 and OpenADR interfaces. Its AI‑driven dispatch engine optimizes charge‑discharge cycles for frequency regulation, voltage support, peak shaving, and renewable firming, while remote monitoring and predictive maintenance reduce O&M costs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Renewable generation and legacy grid infrastructure create imbalances in supply‑demand, leading to frequency excursions, voltage fluctuations, and limited capacity to absorb intermittent power. Utilities and independent power producers lack cost‑effective, fast‑responding resources to provide ancillary services and peak‑shaving without extensive new transmission. These constraints reduce overall grid resilience and increase reliance on fossil‑fuel peaker plants.
Solution
Sienna Energy delivers modular battery energy storage systems (BESS) that integrate directly with utility‑scale transmission and distribution networks. Each containerized unit incorporates a high‑performance battery chemistry, a real‑time battery management system (BMS), and an AI‑driven dispatch engine that optimizes charge‑discharge cycles based on market signals and grid conditions. The platform supports frequency regulation, voltage support, peak shaving, and renewable firming, enabling operators to smooth intermittency and defer costly infrastructure upgrades. Integration is achieved through standard IEC 61850 and OpenADR interfaces, allowing seamless data exchange with existing SCADA or Energy Management Systems. Remote monitoring and predictive maintenance tools provide continuous health diagnostics, reducing O&M overhead and extending asset life.
Target Audience
Primary customers are transmission‑level utilities, independent power producers, and large‑scale renewable farm operators seeking to enhance grid stability and monetize ancillary services.
Features
- Containerized BESS modules ranging from 1 MW/2 MWh to 100 MW/200 MWh, enabling incremental scaling
- Advanced BMS with state‑of‑health analytics, cell balancing, and thermal management for high reliability
- AI‑based dispatch optimizer that forecasts renewable output and market prices to maximize revenue and grid support
- IEC 61850, OpenADR, and RESTful APIs for plug‑and‑play integration with SCADA, EMS, and market platforms
- Sub‑second response capability (<1 s) for frequency regulation and contingency reserves
- Cloud‑hosted dashboard offering real‑time performance metrics, alarm management, and remote firmware updates
- Compliance with regional grid codes (e.g., FERC, ENTSO‑E) and built‑in cybersecurity controls (TLS, role‑based access)