Fluence Mosaic Intelligent Bidding Software Expands to Optimize Hybrid Renewables and Storage Assets in California Independent System Operator Wholesale Power Market
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The expansion of Fluence Energy's Mosaic™ AI-powered bidding software into the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) market represents a significant advancement in the optimization of hybrid renewable and storage assets. The integration of 75 MW / 300 MWh of hybrid assets into the CAISO market using Mosaic in 2024 indicates a growing trend towards the digitalization of energy asset management.
CAISO's market complexity and the rapid growth of battery storage capacity, from 500 MW in 2020 to over 5 GW in mid-2023, underline the necessity for sophisticated tools like Mosaic. The software's use of machine learning for price forecasting and stochastic optimization models for bid development can enhance the profitability of asset owners by enabling more accurate and dynamic responses to market signals. This could lead to increased competitiveness and potential market share gains for Fluence in the energy storage sector.
The deployment of Mosaic™ software in optimizing bids for hybrid renewable and storage assets aligns with the broader industry shift towards co-located and hybrid energy resources. This shift is driven by the need for more efficient integration of renewable energy sources into the grid and the enhancement of grid stability. Mosaic's ability to consider forecasted renewable generation and storage state of charge in bid optimization is crucial as it allows for a more strategic deployment of these assets, potentially leading to higher renewable energy utilization rates and more reliable energy supply.
Furthermore, the anticipated use of Mosaic in CAISO for hybrid assets could set a precedent for similar software adoption in other markets, such as ERCOT and NEM, where Mosaic is also available. This could spur innovation and competition among energy storage and optimization software providers, potentially benefiting the entire renewable energy sector.
Fluence's Mosaic™ represents a cutting-edge application of artificial intelligence in the energy sector. The software's machine learning components for advanced price forecasting and the use of stochastic optimization models are indicative of the high level of technical sophistication required to navigate today's complex energy markets. As hybrid assets become more common, the technical capabilities of Mosaic to automate the development of optimal hourly bids could become a critical differentiator in the market.
For investors and stakeholders, the technological edge provided by Mosaic could translate into better-managed risks and increased returns on investment due to more efficient market participation. Additionally, the scalability of Mosaic to other markets suggests a potential for widespread adoption, reinforcing Fluence's position as a leader in the energy storage and optimization software market.
Fluence’s Mosaic™ AI-powered bidding software has expanded and is now available to optimize hybrid renewables and storage assets in CAISO, starting with 75 MW / 300 MWh of hybrid assets anticipated to use Mosaic in 2024
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fluence Energy, Inc. (“Fluence”) (NASDAQ: FLNC), a leading global provider of energy storage products, services, and optimization software for renewables and storage, today announced that Fluence Mosaic™, an intelligent bidding software for grid-scale energy storage and renewable (solar, wind) assets, is now available to optimize bidding of hybrid renewables and storage assets in the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) wholesale power market. This expands Mosaic’s optimization capabilities for CAISO, with the software already trusted by asset owners to optimize standalone energy storage and co-located energy storage and renewables plants. Mosaic is expected to commence bidding operations for hybrid assets in CAISO totaling 75 MW / 300 MWh in early 2024.
“This expansion of Mosaic’s capabilities within CAISO is a strong proof point of our team’s dedication to delivering on the needs of our customers. We appreciate the trust that our customers have placed in Fluence to optimize and automate bidding into CAISO for these hybrid renewables and storage assets,” said Fluence SVP & President of Fluence Digital, Aric Zurek. “Mosaic is quickly becoming a trusted resource by asset owners around the world in optimizing assets for participation in some of the world’s most dynamic and complex deregulated electricity markets.”
According to a CAISO Special Report on Battery Storage, battery storage capacity is growing quickly within CAISO, from 500 MW in 2020 to more than 5 GW in mid-2023. In CAISO, storage is increasingly being sited alongside renewable generation assets. These co-sited assets can be registered with CAISO as either co-located, meaning they share a point of interconnection, or as single hybrid resources. Looking at the growth of hybrid assets, CAISO’s report estimates that nearly 1 GW of storage capacity was tied to hybrid assets through 2023. Mosaic leverages state-of-the-art machine learning to build advanced price forecasts and uses stochastic optimization models to automate the development of optimal hourly bids. This helps asset owners and traders navigate the complexities of optimizing hybrid assets in the CAISO market, allowing assets to react quickly and efficiently to grid needs and maximize revenue from market participation.
“There are significant complexities involved with optimizing bidding of hybrid renewables and storage assets in CAISO,” said Fluence Principal Product Manager, Drew Skau. “With this new capability for hybrid resources that was developed through our team’s deep CAISO market expertise, customers can now optimize their bidding with proper consideration of the forecasted renewable generation capacity and storage capabilities including current and forecasted state of charge.”
Mosaic is also available in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) wholesale power market and the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM). Mosaic incorporates detailed market rules and real-time data to enable asset owners and traders to maximize participation in wholesale electricity markets and capitalize on the full value of their assets. Fluence is a leader in performance and bid optimization software products for managing renewable energy and storage assets, with a combined portfolio of more than 22.3 GW of assets contracted or under management globally.
About Fluence
Fluence Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and optimization software for renewables and storage. With a presence in 47 markets globally, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and AI-enabled SaaS products for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. The company is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids.
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