Intel® Liftoff member Maplewell Energy, is a forward-thinking AI startup, who is transforming energy management in commercial and industrial buildings. Co-Founder and CEO, Matthew Irvin unpacks how through their innovative platform, JANiiT, Maplewell unlocks demand flexibility by utilizing distributed battery storage, leading to significant energy savings, grid service revenue, and improved energy resiliency.
With a focus on grid optimization and predictive control, JANiiT helps solar developers, facility managers, and distribution system operators manage and optimize peak demand, tackling major challenges like interconnection delays, peak demand charges, and infrastructure limitations.
What sets Maplewell apart is their ability to combine state-of-the-art AI with real-world energy systems. Their platform not only optimizes energy demand, but also supports emerging use cases like community batteries, which provide a non-wires alternative for utilities.
By deploying energy storage behind the meter, JANiiT offers both immediate savings and long-term grid stability.
As a member of the Intel® Liftoff program, Maplewell has been able to accelerate its growth and enhance its capabilities.
The program has been instrumental in helping the company tackle complex time-series forecasting problems, a key challenge in energy management. Thanks to Intel’s advanced technology, including the Intel® Tiber™ AI Cloud, Maplewell has been able to fine-tune their models for greater accuracy and efficiency.
Additionally, Intel’s hardware solutions, like the NOOK device, have enabled the company to deploy cloud-based models at the edge, overcoming network latency and bandwidth constraints at customer sites.
A standout moment in Maplewell's journey came during their participation in an Intel-hosted hackathon, where they explored AWS’s Chronos LLM for time-series forecasting.
The results were impressive, with a 25% increase in model accuracy compared to traditional methods. This demonstrated the true power of combining Intel’s hardware and cloud infrastructure with AI innovations to optimize energy management at scale.
The Intel® Liftoff program has provided Maplewell with invaluable support in both technical resources and business development, positioning the company for continued growth and success in the energy sector. As Maplewell continues to innovate and grow, their partnership with Intel remains a key factor in their ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions to the market.
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As a Software Tools Ecosystem Specialist at Intel, I’ve had the privilege of working on the dynamic GenAI initiative. My focus is on driving engagement with the software developer audience. I'm a proud team member of the Intel® Liftoff for Startups and the Developer Engagement, Relations, and Studio team.