Beyond Energy Newsletter
March 2025
Bridgit Hartland-Johnson, Chief Specialist in Energy System Integration at Ørsted, on the Hypercube Podcast
Adam speaks with Bridgit Hartland-Johnson about the evolving role of energy storage, offshore wind, and co-location in the transition to a low-carbon grid.
- The rise of battery storage and its impact on the energy market
- Co-location as a key solution to grid constraints and efficiency
- Regulatory changes driving offshore wind and storage integration
- AI’s role in forecasting, trading, and consumer energy decisions
- Gender diversity in energy and the power of professional networks
Webinar: AI-Powered Contract Management for Renewable Energy
Join Hypercube as we showcase how AI-powered contract intelligence can revolutionise contract management for renewable energy projects – driving efficiency, reducing risk, and unlocking new value.
- Market view of renewable energy project pipelines
- Overview of the AI landscape and the tools available
- Live demonstration of AI-powered contract intelligence
- Off-the-shelf vs bespoke AI solutions
- The potential ROI of AI for large renewable energy projects
- How to build a business case for AI
WEDNESDAY 7TH MAY | 12:00-12:30
Introducing HerCube
Welcome to the first episode of HerCube, Hypercube’s new series spotlighting women in data, AI, energy and technology. In this episode, Senior Data Scientist Ivona Voroneckaja and Data Engineer India Thomson dive into the question: Was it nature or nurture that led them into tech?
Ivona & India explore:
- The impact of female role models in shaping career paths
- The importance of strong workplace policies - flexible working, maternity support, and inclusive hiring
- How female allies and representation can encourage more women to pursue STEM careers
- Overcoming imposter syndrome and why you don’t need to tick every job spec requirement to apply
- The many routes into data science and engineering - from early influences to unexpected career pivots
Spring Future of Renewables Seminars
Hypercube will be joining CMS across Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen in April for their spring seminar series on the Future of Renewables. We will be delivering a session on the value of AI in renewable energy as part of a wider discussion on hot topics impacting Scottish energy projects.
- Glasgow | April 1st | 08:30-10:30
- Edinburgh | April 3rd | 16:15-19:30
- Aberdeen | April 30th | 08:30-10:30
AI in Energy Trading: Hype vs Reality
AI-driven automation is transforming energy asset trading, shifting from human-led decisions to data-driven strategies that enhance market efficiency and responsiveness. But how much of the AI revolution is real, and how much is just hype?
In this white paper, we cut through the noise to explore:
- The real impact of AI and machine learning on energy trading
- Practical applications of LLMs in market intelligence
- The importance of data quality
- Key challenges, ethical considerations, and industry best practices
- The future of AI-powered trading strategies
On-demand: Building a Virtual Power Plant for Clean Energy
Through the aggregation and optimising of distributed energy resources, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) can enhance grid reliability, reduce costs, and maximise clean energy integration. However, aggregating multiple assets and trading these effectively is highly complex and requires robust technology infrastructure.
In this webinar recording we discuss the architecture and technical capability required to build a successful VPP. Led by Hypercube’s CEO and Technical Co-Founder, Adam Sroka, the session provides critical insights into:
- VPP platform architecture frameworks
- The role of AI, machine learning, and real-time data analytics in optimising VPP performance
- Grid-balancing strategies and demand response mechanisms within a VPP
- Business models and revenue opportunities for VPPs
- Internal VPP vs third-party SaaS and external optimisers
- Real-world case study of a successful VPP implementation
Louise Dalton, Partner at CMS, on the Hypercube Podcast
In this episode of the Hypercube podcast, Adam speaks with Louise Dalton, Partner in the Energy & Infrastructure team at CMS, about the evolving legal landscape in energy, regulatory changes, and the importance of diversity in the sector.
- The evolving regulatory landscape: connections reform and REMA
- Legal challenges in financing and developing energy projects
- The impact of AI and energy demand on infrastructure planning
- Gender diversity in energy and the role of supportive policies
- The launch and growth of Women in Energy Storage (WiNES)
Understanding Performance Ratio (PR) for Solar Plant Efficiency
In this guest post, solar expert Markus Dirnbacher unpacks Performance Ratio (PR) – a key metric for understanding solar plant efficiency, technical health, and commercial viability. From design choices to investor confidence, PR plays a critical role across the solar project lifecycle. The blog also explores how data and AI are transforming PR from a static KPI into a powerful tool for real-time optimisation and long-term profitability.
AI in Renewables: Start small, scale up
Our latest blog explains why energy organisations should start with structured data and small-scale AI applications to unlock efficiency gains in renewable energy without falling for hype-driven inefficiencies.
- AI’s real value lies in turning unstructured operational chaos into actionable insight.
- Predictive maintenance is shifting renewable ops from firefighting to foresight.
- Smart automation isn't just about saving time - it sharpens strategic focus.
- Without solid data foundations, AI is just expensive guesswork.
