🌐 Microgrids & DERs: Home Batteries as Grid Infrastructure
Join us at 9Zero for a casual meetup on microgrids and distributed energy resources (DERs) — solar, storage, VPPs, demand response, and more.
Whether you’re building projects or just starting to learn, you’re welcome. This time, we'll hear from Steve Joseph. Steve founded Potrero Energy:
Potrero Energy builds residential battery systems to help homeowners store energy, lower electricity bills, and support grid reliability. The company focuses on deploying grid-connected batteries, especially in California, to better integrate renewable energy and manage peak demand. Its broader mission is to scale distributed energy storage as a key enabler of electrification and a cleaner, more resilient power grid.
We took PG&E's new solar billing plan, and designed a hardware and software system which maximizes bill savings AND allows homeowners to receive passive income when they aren't fully using their system. With our hardware plus software solution, you will earn on average $4,000/year AND increase the resale value of your home. Our payback period of 5 years is unmatched in the industry. We offer loans, so you can start reducing your monthly electricity costs right away
This ongoing series blends short talks, project shares, and group discussions with plenty of time to connect. Sessions vary each time, and are facilitated by Eric Bastoul, Principal at Topsis Energy, with global DER and microgrid experience.
Here’s a typical flow:
Mingling, Name Tags + Snacks
Welcome + Intros
20 min talk (topic varies each session)
🛠️ Small Group Chats – what technologies are you experimenting with? Where are you getting stuck? What trends or partnerships are you tracking?
Open Networking + curated introductions to help connect participants with shared interests
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