Eaton and Xendee Join Forces to Drive AI-Powered Microgrid Innovation
Intelligent power management leader Eaton has announced a strategic collaboration with Xendee Corporation, a California-based technology company recognized for developing advanced design and operation platforms for distributed energy resources (DERs) and microgrid systems. The partnership combines Eaton’s decades of engineering expertise and proven power distribution technologies with Xendee’s AI-driven microgrid modeling and optimization tools. Together, the two companies aim to deliver a fully integrated, scalable, and future-ready microgrid solution that will accelerate the global transition toward cleaner, smarter, and more resilient energy systems.
This collaboration is not only technological but also financial. Eaton led the Series B financing round for Xendee, giving the startup additional capital to expand operations and enhance its platform with next-generation AI capabilities. The infusion of investment underscores Eaton’s belief in Xendee’s role as a pivotal enabler of the energy transition. By coupling resources, the companies intend to give utilities, businesses, and communities a streamlined path to design, deploy, and operate microgrids that can maximize efficiency, resilience, and sustainability while lowering overall operating costs.
The Growing Role of AI in Energy Systems
Artificial intelligence has become a cornerstone of modern energy management, with the potential to reshape how power systems are planned, monitored, and optimized. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), AI adoption in the buildings sector alone could deliver annual energy savings of up to 300 terawatt-hours (TWh)—equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of a medium-sized industrialized country.
For microgrids and distributed energy resources, AI unlocks new possibilities by forecasting demand, optimizing dispatch schedules, reducing emissions, and extending equipment lifespans. Unlike traditional static systems, AI-driven platforms continuously learn from real-time operational data, weather forecasts, market conditions, and load requirements. This allows microgrid operators to make smarter decisions that translate into lower costs, greater reliability, and improved sustainability outcomes.
Eaton and Xendee are positioning themselves at the heart of this AI-driven transformation. Their joint solutions will enable customers to leverage onsite renewable and distributed energy sources—such as solar, wind, battery storage, and combined heat and power (CHP)—while simultaneously improving reliability during outages or grid disruptions.
Eaton’s Vision: Everything as a Grid
Eaton has been steadily advancing its “Everything as a Grid” strategy, which recognizes that the traditional, centralized energy model is being replaced by a more flexible, distributed approach. With electrification on the rise and renewable energy becoming more cost-competitive, Eaton sees every building, campus, and industrial facility as a potential node in the larger energy ecosystem.
“Together with Xendee, we’re unlocking new ways to help customers maximize the functionality and value of their microgrid investments across North America and Europe,” explained Angie McMillin, president of Energy Solutions and Services at Eaton. “We’re confident that uniting Eaton’s proven microgrid expertise, intelligent power management solutions, and services with Xendee’s advanced digital optimization technology will better position microgrid operators to seize the opportunities created by the energy transition.”
By aligning with Xendee, Eaton is ensuring that its customers not only have access to robust physical infrastructure—such as switchgear, control systems, and power distribution hardware—but also to sophisticated AI-based digital intelligence that optimizes how these assets are managed over time.
Xendee’s AI-Powered Microgrid Optimization
At the core of Xendee’s platform is Model Predictive Control (MPC) software, a cutting-edge approach that leverages AI-driven forecasts to continuously evaluate multiple operational scenarios and select the most efficient and resilient course of action. This goes far beyond traditional energy management, which often relies on fixed schedules or reactive responses.
Xendee’s system is hardware-agnostic, giving operators the flexibility to integrate and manage over 27 different types of energy technologies. These include solar photovoltaic systems, battery energy storage, nuclear microreactors, fuel cells, linear generators, and CHP units. This flexibility allows project developers and owners to tailor their systems to unique site requirements while maintaining the ability to evolve as new technologies or market conditions emerge.
“Our partnership with Eaton allows us to provide a full-suite solution for microgrids by combining Xendee’s design and Model Predictive Control software and distributed energy modeling expertise with Eaton’s control hardware and engineering capabilities,” said Adib Nasle, Co-Founder and CEO of Xendee. “This gives project owners and developers the tools they need to implement systems at scale and maximize their return on assets.”
The result is a microgrid solution that can deliver real-time operational adjustments, reduce unnecessary fuel consumption, lower emissions, enhance resilience during disruptions, and even prolong the life of expensive capital equipment.
Practical Impact for Customers
For organizations investing in microgrids, the combined solution from Eaton and Xendee translates into a smoother, end-to-end experience. From early design and feasibility studies to financing, construction, operations, and ongoing optimization, customers benefit from a comprehensive offering that minimizes complexity.
For example, a hospital that requires uninterrupted power could use the platform to integrate onsite solar, natural gas generators, and storage. Xendee’s AI engine would then forecast demand spikes, optimize generation schedules, and ensure that the hospital maintains resilient, low-cost operations even during a grid outage. Similarly, a data center operator could use the system to plan a multi-year strategy for energy savings while maintaining the highest levels of reliability, something that is increasingly critical in an era of rapid digitalization and rising cooling demands.
Industry Presence at RE+ 2025
Both Eaton and Xendee will highlight their innovations at RE+ 2025, the premier renewable energy and energy storage event in North America, to be held in September.
- Eaton will showcase its microgrid capabilities at booth #V8071, where company experts will discuss how communities and businesses can use distributed energy to reduce both costs and environmental impacts. Eaton will also host three educational sessions focused on the future of microgrids, exploring themes such as resilience, financing, and integration with renewable generation.
- Xendee will lead two sessions spotlighting its phased approach to powering data centers with distributed energy and the ongoing industry shift from standalone solar PV systems to fully integrated microgrids. The company will share how its platform streamlines the creation of long-term, cost-effective strategies for developers and operators seeking to maximize resilience in a volatile energy landscape.
