Volvo Penta follow-on investment in UtilityInnovation Group

Volvo Penta announced a follow-on investment in UtilityInnovation Group (UIG). This strategic investment underlines Volvo Penta’s role in the growing global market for energy infrastructure as an independent supplier of energy-dense battery energy storage (BESS) subsystems.

By Editorial staff

Volvo Penta announced a follow-on investment in UtilityInnovation Group (UIG), a USA and Ireland based company specializing in resilient, innovative utility systems and decentralized energy solutions. This strategic investment marks a continued commitment to driving the energy transition. It also underlines Volvo Penta’s role in the growing global market for energy infrastructure as an independent supplier of energy-dense battery energy storage (BESS) subsystems.

Building upon the partnership established with Volvo Penta’s initial investment in 2023, UtilityInnovation Group (UIG) will scale its expertise to meet the accelerating demand for more dynamic, sustainable electric grid infrastructure. “This follow-on investment in UtilityInnovation Group reflects our commitment to advancing reliable and efficient electrified power solutions as part of our broader net-zero ambitions,” said Anna Müller, President of Volvo Penta. The exponential demand for data center power and the complexity of grid evolution can be met by UIG’s skillset and ability to integrate Volvo Penta’s energy-dense and robust BESS subsystems. Supported by Volvo Penta, UIG aims to:

• Expand the reach of resilient energy solutions: By combining Volvo Group’s technology and global footprint with UIG’s deep integration expertise, the continued partnership will enable the delivery of larger innovative energy developments for a range of global customers, including utilities, data centers, and large energy users.

• Drive the adoption of advanced Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS): The investment will support the development and commercialization of UIG’s cutting-edge Energy Storage for Resiliency (ESR) platform. ESR is intended to enhance power stability, alleviate the load challenges of energy-intense artificial intelligence or machine learning data centers, and optimize large microgrids.

• Deploy the GridSure advantage: UIG’s integrated controls and asset management platform, GridSure, leverages data-driven insights and cyber-secure AnywhereEngineering tools to manage grid capacity, improve overall system resilience, and monitor infrastructure.

“The investment in UtilityInnovation Group highlights the potential we see in our BESS subsystems for high energy demand sectors,” said Hannes Norrgren, President of Volvo Penta’s Industrial Business. “Entrepreneurial customers like them bring specialized expertise that enhances our capabilities to meet future demands and accelerate time-to-market with pioneering solutions.”

Sidney Hinton, Founder and CEO of UIG, added, “We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with Volvo Penta. Their global reach and commitment to sustainability make them an ideal partner as we work to address the critical challenges facing the energy sector today.”

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