Eaton, an intelligent power management company, announced that it is collaborating with Xendee to develop a design and operation platform for distributed energy and microgrid systems.

This collaboration combines Eaton's microgrid hardware and engineering service capabilities with Xendee's artificial intelligence model predictive control software, which continuously evaluates and optimizes microgrid systems using alternative solutions predicted by artificial intelligence.

Xendee's solution is hardware agnostic, enabling distributed energy (DER) operators to manage over 27 different types of technologies, including solar energy, battery storage systems, nuclear energy, linear generators, and cogeneration. This solution will enable real-time operational adjustments of microgrid systems, significantly saving costs, enhancing resilience, reducing emissions, and extending equipment lifespan.

Angie McMillin, President of Eaton Energy Solutions and Services, said, "Working with Xendee, we are exploring new ways to help customers maximize the functionality and value of their microgrid investments in North America and Europe. We believe that combining Eaton's mature expertise in microgrids, intelligent power management solutions, and services with Xendee's advanced digital optimization technology will help microgrid operators better seize the opportunities brought by energy transformation