GivEnergy Partners with Intertrust to Deploy Secure, Interoperable Batteries
GivEnergy, a leading provider of battery storage solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Intertrust to deploy secure, interoperable battery systems globally. The collaboration aims to strengthen the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) and advance the secure connectivity of energy systems worldwide. As part of this partnership, GivEnergy has also joined the Trusted Energy Interoperability Alliance (TEIA), a move that underscores its commitment to supporting an open-standards approach to energy system integration.
Jason Osler, CEO of GivEnergy, emphasized the growing importance of secure and interoperable solutions for the energy sector. “As distributed energy resources become increasingly essential for our energy future, the need for secure connectivity and interoperability has never been more urgent,” he said. “By joining TEIA and partnering with Intertrust, we’re committing to an open, secure ecosystem that will benefit not just our customers, but the entire industry.”
This partnership marks a pivotal step in advancing the integration of battery storage technologies within the global energy landscape. The collaboration brings three major innovations to the distributed energy market:
1. Enhanced Grid Services
One of the core innovations is the ability to provide enhanced grid services. By leveraging secure battery systems, this partnership enables the development of virtual power plants (VPPs), distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS), and flexibility energy providers. These technologies will seamlessly integrate battery storage solutions into energy networks, improving operational efficiency, security, and grid management capabilities. This integration will help optimize the use of renewable energy and enhance grid stability, which is crucial as the world transitions to cleaner, more sustainable power sources.
2. Intertrust Connect Integration
Another key development in this collaboration is the integration of Intertrust Connect. This system ensures that GivEnergy and Intertrust can provide TEIA-compliant, secure, interoperable batteries to customers. These batteries will be able to communicate securely with other TEIA-compliant energy assets, regardless of the manufacturer. This is a significant step towards achieving seamless interoperability in the energy sector, allowing different energy systems and devices to work together securely and efficiently.
3. Advancing Interoperability Through the TEIA Standard
As part of the partnership, GivEnergy’s participation in the TEIA will contribute valuable technical expertise to the ongoing development of the TEIA specifications. GivEnergy’s vast experience, gained from 13 years of global deployments, will help shape the future of energy interoperability standards. TEIA aims to establish common frameworks that ensure all digital energy systems, regardless of manufacturer, can securely access and control devices and services. By participating in this initiative, GivEnergy is directly contributing to the creation of an industry-wide, interoperable standard that will streamline energy system integration on a global scale.
Talal G. Shamoon, CEO of Intertrust, expressed excitement about the collaboration. “We’re delighted to partner with GivEnergy to field TEIA-compatible solutions through Intertrust Connect,” he said. “Our collaboration delivers secure interoperability for distributed energy resources while adhering to the industry standards that TEIA represents.”
The Role of TEIA in Secure Energy Solutions
TEIA, founded in early 2024 by E.ON, GS Energy, JERA, Origin Energy, and Intertrust, is dedicated to providing a common secure trust model for digital energy services. The alliance aims to ensure that energy systems can securely manage devices from different original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) using a shared security framework. This solution solves the challenge of managing multiple proprietary security systems from various manufacturers. TEIA’s work complements other standards, such as Mercury, by adding a security layer that facilitates the interoperability of energy systems.
Cameron Briggs, the chairman of TEIA, highlighted the importance of security in the rapidly evolving energy sector. “Security is critical to power companies and OEMs fielding AI/IoT-driven digital energy systems such as VPPs,” he said. “We welcome GivEnergy to the initiative and look forward to collaborating closely as we advance the standard.”
About GivEnergy
GivEnergy, a prominent name in the UK energy storage industry, specializes in designing and distributing innovative battery systems for both residential and commercial use. The company’s ecosystem integrates inverters, electric vehicle (EV) chargers, and energy management software, enabling customers to store renewable energy, reduce their energy bills by up to 85%, and lower their carbon emissions.
GivEnergy has garnered numerous awards, including the EUPD Top Brand PV Awards and National Sustainability Awards, for its contributions to sustainability and energy innovation. The company is deeply committed to data security, ensuring GDPR compliance through its UK-based operations. Additionally, through its non-profit initiative, GivEducation, the company works to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders and empowers communities to adopt greener, more sustainable lifestyles.
By focusing on developing cutting-edge, sustainable technology, GivEnergy is helping to drive the global transition to a fossil-free future, one home and business at a time.
