Stored Energy Systems LLC (SENS)

We spend millions optimizing data center server racks for high-density AI workloads, only to trust the uptime of the entire facility to a loose-piece starting system. This is a major vulnerability in infrastructure design. In a recent article, our CCO, Olen Scott breaks down how shifting from loose-piece construction to factory-tested, integrated starting systems removes this field risk, ensuring the backup power actually functions when a critical workload drops. Check out the full article, originally published over at Data Center Post: https://hubs.ly/Q04hvgzq0 #DataCenter #CriticalPower #GensetReliability

Last week we hosted the inaugural Mission Critical Power Design Summit in Colorado. The event brought together leaders from across the mission critical infrastructure ecosystem to explore the future of resilient power systems. The sessions highlighted just how quickly the landscape is evolving. We tackled important topics like utility constraints, grid resiliency, AI-driven compute demand, hybrid power architectures, natural gas bridging, and nuclear energy. One theme that surfaced was the need for a cooling solution. As TJ Ciccone, VP Oracle stated: “It’s not a grid utility problem, it’s a mechanical cooling issue”. As we know, a building commissioned in winter will behave differently when it runs at full load in August. The response characteristics of chillers, cooling towers, and generators at 100°F ambient are not the same at 50°F. What stood out most was the depth of the dialogue. Engineers and infrastructure leaders shared real-world perspectives on designing and operating systems where downtime is not an option. Those conversations started well before the sessions began. From golf to fly fishing to the welcome reception, the setting created space for meaningful exchanges that will continue well beyond the event. A sincere thank you to our keynote speaker Lynn Smullen and to every presenter and panelist who brought their expertise to the table: Lavanya Bhenderu, Thomas (TJ) Ciccone, Mark Deinert, Kenneth Kutsmeda, Noah M. Poe, P.E., Gary Russinko, Angad Sandhu, Michael Sanford, and Peter Smith. Thank you to everyone who joined us, we’re already looking forward to continuing the conversation. #CriticalPower #MissionCritical #DataCenterDesign

This is how "heading to the office" sometimes looks like for our crew on the ground. Cassten Everidge and Tony Crandall got a heavy dose of engine starting in Texas, putting a Waukesha natural gas engine through its paces with the SuperTorque® 8R rack system. Our guys for the job know: reliability is a math problem we solve with layers. This 8R was kitted with 4x SuperTorque 8Zs, our Best Battery Selector (BBS), and the BCS-120 control system. Large engines can be started with just two 8Zs, but we installed four for 100% redundancy. If one side of the system is compromised, the other still delivers the full velocity needed to get that generator online. Proving that the starting system is as resilient as the facility it protects is why we build for the worst-case scenario. #EngineStarting #SuperTorque8Z #SENS #CriticalPower

90 feet under Kansas City, carved into bedrock: what a place for a technical briefing by Richard Hutchins Last Friday, Richard took the stage and showed the 7X24 Exchange Midwest Chapter team the technical and ethical realities of today's data center infrastructure. The feedback from the room was direct: "I thought batteries were just batteries... I learned a lot." "I never knew how sensitive some battery technologies could be to long term storage during delays in construction, and that newer technologies can essentially solve those problems." "I thought you guys just did genset chargers; I had no idea you were all over the SWGR too." The overall conversation explored the math of building new power plants without hitting ratepayers and using closed-loop cooling to cut water footprints. Thanks for this great day of networking in the KC underground! #7x24Exchange #DataCenterDesign #SENS

Critical infrastructure applications like switchgear control and back-up power require multiple levels of redundancy. However, that can make system design, sourcing and installation unnecessarily complicated. We engineered the PowerCab 2 to eliminate the complexity, integrating everything you need for a reliable, redundant DC power system in a single unit with a single part number. The platform supports T&D requirements including N+1/dual-bus architectures, harsh outdoor environments, and utility-grade standards - packaged and tested in the factory for drop-in installation that just works. Still at IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) T&D Conference? Stop by Booth #3670 to see it and our full portfolio of integrated power systems. #IEEETD #CriticalPower #PackagedPower #Utilities #DataCenters

What a week in Chicago. ⚾ Last night, the Cubs walked it off in extra innings and that's the kind of resilience we think about every day in critical power. We hosted peers from across the power industry at the Wrigley Rooftops, and the conversations were just as energizing as the win. Three themes kept coming up: data center growth, battery storage, and lead times that make every sourcing decision critical. Sourcing components from multiple vendors and assembling them in the field is now a high-risk model. Factory-integrated systems, on the other hand, enable fast, reliable deployment at scale. Visiting IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) T&D Conference? Stop by Booth 3670. Our critical power experts will gladly explain how packaged power is helping customers profit from streamlined installation, reduced maintenance costs and unmatched reliability. #IEEETD #DCPower #EngineStarting #IntegratedSystems #CriticalPower

Day 1 of IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) T&D Conference is officially underway, and McCormick Place is already packed with people who understand what's at stake when the power has to stay on. We're at Booth 3670, right in view of the data center stage. Stop by and let's talk about the shift that's redefining critical power. From standby asset to active infrastructure and what it means for the systems you're depending on. Get hands-on with what's keeping mission-critical power flowing: ➡️ Integrated Power: PowerCab™ 2, MicroCab, and SuperTorque® 8R ➡️ 8Z engine starting systems, MG2 chargers, and our latest battery monitoring solutions #IEEETD #UtilityGrid #GridReliability #CriticalPower

The role of on-site power is shifting from backup to active generation. Nobody knows this better than Richard Hutchins who went on stage yesterday in Chicago at the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) T&D Conference & Exposition to break down how energy storage technologies support the future energy grid. There was a lot of interest in how critical power systems need to be built for performance and reliability in the face of frequent cycling and continuous operation. If you're in Chicago too, why not stop by Booth 3670 and talk to our experts about how this changes the requirements for your on-site power. (Slide content credit: Mike Ropp PhD, Sandia National Labs) #IEEETD #UtilityGrid #GridReliability #CriticalPower

Electricity demand is growing while dispatchable power plants close. The resulting gap is causing utilities, along with data centers and other critical infrastructure providers, to prioritize reliability even higher than before. That means layered backup, redundancy, and hardened equipment built to deliver, no matter what. Next week we'll be in Chicago for the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) T&D Conference and Exposition. Visit us at Booth 3670 and see engineered reliability for yourself: ➡️ Integrated Power: PowerCab™ 2, MicroCab, and SuperTorque® 8R ➡️ 8Z engine starting systems, MG2 chargers, and our latest battery monitoring solutions Schedule a time slot with our critical power experts in Chicago: https://hubs.ly/Q04dmbHH0 Reach out to one of our team members today to learn how you can get 50% 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬. #IEEETD #UtilityGrid #GridReliability

We all look forward to Spring as a time of growth - though for the SENS team, it's more of a year-round happening. We've already welcomed 39 new hires in the first quarter, all dedicated to helping us solve the challenges of critical power. Some of our newest colleagues: ⚙️ Engineering: Adam Swartzendruber, Mechanical Engineer; Christopher Hardebeck, Embedded Firmware Engineer; Erik Stoltz, Embedded Firmware Engineer; Bill Hammer, Mechanical Engineering Technician 👋 HR: James Kafer, MA, SHRM-SCP, Sr HR Business Partner; Kayleigh Przygoda (they/them), Sr HR Generalist 📣 Marketing: Anna Ross, Events Coordinator 🏭 Manufacturing: Alison Hurtik, Procurement & Logistics Director; Matthew Cooper, Production Supervisor 💼 Sales: Emrys Forester (they/them), Sales Support Representative 🤝 Customer Service: Fransisco Amparan, Technical Customer Support Manager 💻 IT: Mandy Carnes, Senior ERP Support Specialist: Ron Spaulding, MBA MSIA ITIL, IT Help Desk Manager and Snehal Patel, IT Project Manager 🔎 Quality: Craig Brunswick, Quality Engineer II As our VP of New Product Engineering Heidi Nace put it, "Everyone here cares deeply about quality and works hard to maintain it. The products are technically interesting, and there’s always something new to learn." If you're ready to work on systems that keep critical facilities running when it matters most, we'd love to meet you. Check out opportunities in CO & PA: https://hubs.ly/Q04dKzl90 #PeopleWhoMakeSENS #CriticalPower #Hiring