About this episode
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
