Join host Sean White as he interviews Peter Gruenbaum, an energy software engineer and instructor, about the real-world role of software in battery systems and modern energy markets. Discover how batteries are managed, how software enables market participation, and why understanding these systems is crucial for the future of renewable energy. Perfect for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, energy storage, and education. Topics Covered SDK Bridge www.sdkbridge.com Software Engineering Batteries Richard Swanson Swanson’s Law Moore’s Law Physics Software Peter’s Career Boeing www.boeing.com Spectro Lab www.spectrolab.com Multi-Junction Concentrated Solar Gallium Antimonide Permafrost ISO = Independent Service Operator ERCOT = Electric Reliability Council of Texas ESS = Energy Storage System VPP = Virtual Power Plant Frequency Response Energy Market Demand Charge Peak Shaving AI = Artificial Intelligence Coding Programming Peter Gruenbaum’s Heatspring Class www.heatspring.com/courses/introduction-to-software-for-battery-systems Reach out to Peter Gruenbaum here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/pgruenbaum 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/pvip www.solarsean.com/esip
