The Kaluza Blog
Intelligent Energy Insights
Welcome to the Kaluza Blog
Kaluza’s intelligent energy technology is at the forefront of the transition to a zero carbon energy system. This blog will share how our teams are innovating solutions that overcome the challenges in developing digital platforms for the future of energy.
03 MARCH 2021
24 FEBRUARY 2021
HOW FLEXIBILITY CAN STOP THE UK’S GREEN DREAM FROM BLOWING AWAY
This blog explores how, through AI optimisation, the grid could generate a colossal 25TWh of flexibility annually – enough to manage a twelvefold increase in potential wind constraints (instances when wind turbines are turned off) – and could save the system up to £1bn in potential costs every year.
17 DECEMBER 2020
DELIVERING ON 2020’S GREEN RALLYING CRY: A LOOK TO 2021 AND BEYOND
Our Head of Customer Strategy & Policy, Marzia Zafar, shares her thoughts on this year’s key energy transition achievements and the actions needed to drive decarbonisation further.
10 DECEMBER 2020
DECARBONISING SCOTLAND’S HEAT - THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
Decarbonising heat is no mean feat. Kaluza recently hosted a workshop with The Scottish Government and Energy Systems Catapult to discuss the role that ‘Heat as a Service’ could play in achieving a decarbonised Scotland. This blog, by our Customer and Policy team, explores the current obstacles in the consumer’s path to installing low carbon heating systems and the need for more policy certainty so smart heat can scale.
2 December 2020
LEARNING FROM THE FIRST-MOVERS
Last year, Kaluza entered a landmark EV smart charging trial with UK Power Networks, ‘Project Shift’. Kaluza’s AI algorithms have been optimising against ‘time of use’ distribution price signals (DUoS) to facilitate smart charging of 300+ EVs, shifting their consumption away from peak times. As part of the trial, Kaluza asked over 120 customers about their charging behaviours and motivations to smart charge.
Take a look at our blog to see some of the insights gained.
11 November 2020
HAVE WE JUST DISCOVERED THE TESLA OF HEATING?
Decarbonising heat is a huge challenge as so many homes are powered by gas – contributing to 15% of the UK’s carbon emissions. Kaluza’s Product Manager, Michael Blom, takes a deep dive into the unique challenges posed by electric heating.
22 September 2020
LAUNCHING IN LISBON FROM OVER 2 (MILLION) METERS AWAY
Check out this blog by our CEO, Sara Wood, on launching operations in Lisbon in the midst of a global pandemic.
11 September 2020
BUSTING THE MYTH: EV SMART CHARGING AND SECONDARY PEAKS
As we strive towards a flexible grid, our Flexibility Analyst Isabelle bush, looks into the impact of shifting EV charging to times of low demand answering the question on everyone’s lips ‘Is a secondary peak a challenge or an opportunity?’
01 June 2020
GREEN ENERGY OVERTIME: OPTIMISING VEHICLE-TO-GRID DEVICES IN LOCKDOWN
Learn how Kaluza-optimised V2G devices have adjusted to dips in demand and record-breaking levels of sun and wind during lockdown.