Optimising Battery Storage: Data, AI, and Performance Management, Dr. Stephan Rohr, Founder & Co-CEO of TWAICE
- S1E36
- 44:23
- February 26th 2025
In this episode of the Hypercube podcast, Adam speaks with Dr. Stephan Rohr, Founder and Co-CEO of TWAICE, about the evolving landscape of battery energy storage and the crucial role of data in maximising asset performance.
Stephan shares his journey from PhD research on battery storage in 2014 to building TWAICE, a company focused on ensuring energy storage assets operate safely, efficiently, and with high availability. The conversation explores the increasing complexity of BESS projects, highlighting how early planning decisions, supplier selection, and real-time data analytics can make or break asset performance.
They dive into key industry trends, from the dominance of LFP batteries to the growing role of AI in predictive maintenance, digital twins, and performance forecasting. Stephan also reveals insights from TWAICE’s BESS Pros Survey Report of 100 BESS experts, underscoring availability challenges and the importance of a strong data strategy.
Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the technical and commercial challenges in energy storage, the risks of treating batteries like traditional renewables, and the long-term impact of investment decisions in this fast-growing sector. Whether you’re an asset owner, developer, or investor, this episode offers valuable lessons on navigating the future of BESS.
Adam and Stephan discuss:
- From research to reality: How Stephan’s PhD on battery storage led to the creation of TWAICE, shaping the future of energy storage analytics.
- Optimising BESS performance: The importance of data-driven decision-making in planning, supplier selection, and real-time monitoring to maximise availability and efficiency.
- AI and digital twins: Leveraging predictive analytics and simulation models to enhance safety, performance, and long-term asset management.
- Trends and challenges: The rise of LFP batteries, the influx of new investors, and why availability issues are a top concern for BESS operators today.
Useful Links
Stephan Rohr's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-stephan-rohr-01a353a7/
TWAICE website: https://www.twaice.com
TWAICE BESS Pros Survey Report: https://www.twaice.com/guides-reports/bess-pros-survey-report
TWAICE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/twaice/
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