GridBeyond and ABB launch battery storage-as-a-service for C&I customers

Smart energy firm GridBeyond has partnered with ABB to launch a battery energy storage system-as-a-service (BESS-as-a-service) model, targeting commercial and industrial (C&I) customers. The offering will allow businesses to access energy storage solutions with no upfront capital investment.

The move builds on ABB’s 2024 strategic investment in GridBeyond and combines ABB’s electrification and automation capabilities with GridBeyond’s AI-based energy optimisation platform. The system aims to lower energy costs, improve resilience, and support participation in demand-side response programmes.

GridBeyond’s platform will enable real-time optimisation of ABB’s battery assets, using energy price forecasting to guide charging and discharging cycles. This is expected to align battery operations with market conditions and extend asset life.

Michael Phelan, CEO of GridBeyond, said the partnership is focused on accelerating the shift to flexible and sustainable energy systems. “To fully unlock the value of battery storage, projects need robust feasibility assessments, clear financial planning, and an AI platform that can maximise performance,” he said.

The initiative also involves Tallarna, a climate tech and finance firm, which will offer analytics, insurance solutions, and financing to reduce risk and highlight financial benefits for C&I users.

Tallarna CEO Tim Meanock said the model provides a “reliable, sustainable and profitable” energy solution, making it easier for businesses to adapt to evolving energy markets.

In a related move, ABB announced in March 2025 a $120 million investment to expand its low-voltage electrification manufacturing in the US.