Check out OpenSolar OS 3.0 at: <a href="https://www.opensolar.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://suncast.media/opensolar</a> More batter density = more value, right? Not so fast.In this episode, we challenge the hype around energy storage density—and reveal what really drives value for battery storage assets.At RE+ 2025, Nico Johnson got to connect with two powerhouse product leaders from Wärtsilä Energy Storage: Neha Sinha, Head of Hardware Portfolio, and Ruchira Shah, Lead for Software Product Management. Together, they’re crystal clear about how hardware and software integration impacts performance, revenue, and long-term viability in energy storage projects. And how that translates to strategic value for battery operators.If you think “more megawatt-hours per box” is the endgame, you might be oversizing your system—and leaving cash on the table. Neha and Ruchira explain why “usable energy,” not just nameplate capacity, is the real metric investors should care about. And why that’s not solely defined by&nbsp; the MWH you can stuff inside a container.Expect to learn:🔹 Why density ≠ value (and when high-density enclosures actually hurt your ROI)🔹 How software helps unlock stranded energy and accurate bidding🔹 The surprising role of chillers in degradation—and how to optimize them🔹 How to navigate site constraints, noise ordinances, and permitting barriersIf you're bidding into markets or scaling storage assets, this episode is your wake-up call: performance, not just packaging, determines profits.Get your Solar Fight Night tickets before they're gone: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/522wf8v3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/522wf8v3</a>Also check out Renewables UnWind Las Vegas: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2ea2c6k3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/2ea2c6k3</a>And don't forget about the pickleball games: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/p9h5nv42" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/p9h5nv42</a>If you want to connect with today's guest, you’ll find links to his contact info in the<a href="https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> show notes</a> on the blog at <a href="https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/</a>.Our Platinum Presenting Sponsor for SunCast is <a href="https://mysuncast.com/cps" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CPS America</a>!SunCast is proudly supported by <a href="https://www.mysuncast.com/trina" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trina Solar</a>.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at <a href="https://www.mysuncast.com/sponsors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.mysuncast.com/sponsors</a>.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today’s guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 730 other founder stories and startup advice at <a href="https://www.mysuncast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.mysuncast.com</a>.Subscribe to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Valence</a>, our weekly LinkedIn Newsletter, and learn the elements of compelling storytelling: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/</a>You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on:<a href="https://www.twitter.com/nicomeo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/nicomeo</a><a href="https://my.captivate.fm/LinkedIn%20-%20https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus</a>

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