About
Generac Grid Services, originally founded as Enbala, delivers enterprise-grade energy management technology designed to unlock the full potential of modern power grids. At its core is Concerto™, an open software platform that orchestrates grid assets, balances supply and demand in real time, and provides advanced analytics for smarter energy decisions. The platform serves a wide range of energy stakeholders—utilities, co-ops, municipal utilities, energy retailers, and large consumers—offering tailored solutions such as Flexible Capacity management, Distribution Optimization, Wholesale Energy Market participation, EV Load Management, and Resiliency as a Service. Concerto's architecture is built around three pillars: Engage (connecting and enrolling assets), Analyze (delivering insights from grid data), and Optimize (dispatching and controlling DERs for maximum efficiency). With a partner ecosystem of over 50 companies and integrations including Amazon Web Services, the platform is designed to scale rapidly and bring new megawatts online quickly. Backed by Generac—one of the most recognized names in energy—this solution is ideal for grid operators and energy businesses looking to increase reliability, reduce costs, and advance sustainability goals in an increasingly complex energy marketplace.
Key Features
- Concerto™ Open Software Platform: A central orchestration platform that connects hardware, software, and services to manage distributed energy resources (DERs) and balance grid supply and demand in real time.
- Flexible Capacity & Distribution Optimization: Tools to dynamically manage energy capacity, reduce grid strain, and optimize power distribution across co-ops, municipal utilities, and large energy providers.
- EV Load Management: Intelligent management of electric vehicle charging loads to prevent grid overloads and integrate EV infrastructure seamlessly into existing grid operations.
- Wholesale Energy Market Participation: Enables energy assets to participate in wholesale markets, unlocking new revenue streams through demand response and ancillary services.
- Partner Ecosystem & SDK: An ecosystem of 50+ partners with an open SDK and AWS integration, allowing rapid asset onboarding and expanded grid capacity without vendor lock-in.
Use Cases
- A regional electric cooperative uses Concerto™ to dispatch behind-the-meter batteries and demand response assets during peak periods, avoiding costly wholesale energy purchases.
- A municipal utility enrolls EV charging stations in a load management program, automatically curtailing charging during grid stress events to maintain reliability.
- An energy retailer participates in wholesale ancillary services markets by aggregating customer DERs through the Generac Grid Services platform, generating new revenue streams.
- A large commercial energy consumer uses the platform's analytics to identify inefficiencies in their energy usage and optimize consumption to reduce utility costs.
- A grid operator integrates solar and battery storage assets from multiple vendors via the open SDK and partner ecosystem, achieving unified real-time visibility and control.
Pros
- Comprehensive End-to-End Solution: Combines software, hardware, and managed services under one platform, reducing the complexity of integrating multiple vendors for grid management.
- Scalable Partner Ecosystem: With 50+ ecosystem partners and AWS integration, the platform scales quickly and supports diverse asset types across the grid.
- Real-Time DER Orchestration: Concerto's real-time dispatch and optimization capabilities ensure grid stability and maximize asset utilization around the clock.
Cons
- Enterprise-Focused Pricing: Designed primarily for large energy providers and utilities, making it likely cost-prohibitive for smaller organizations or independent operators.
- Limited Public Pricing Transparency: Pricing and contract details are not publicly disclosed, requiring direct engagement with the sales team for cost estimates.
- Steep Learning Curve: The breadth of features and grid management complexity may require significant onboarding and technical expertise to fully leverage the platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Concerto™ and how does it work?
Concerto™ is Generac Grid Services' open software platform that orchestrates distributed energy resources (DERs). It connects and enrolls assets (Engage), delivers data-driven insights (Analyze), and dispatches resources to balance supply and demand in real time (Optimize).
Who is Generac Grid Services built for?
The platform is built for energy providers (utilities, co-ops, municipal utilities), energy retailers, and large energy consumers who need to manage and optimize distributed energy resources at scale.
Does the platform support EV charging management?
Yes. Generac Grid Services offers an EV Load Management solution that intelligently controls electric vehicle charging to prevent grid overloads and integrate EV infrastructure into grid operations.
Can the platform integrate with third-party hardware and software?
Yes. Concerto is an open platform with an SDK and a partner ecosystem of over 50 companies, including Amazon Web Services, enabling broad interoperability with third-party assets and systems.
What is 'Resiliency as a Service'?
Resiliency as a Service is a solution offered by Generac Grid Services that helps organizations maintain reliable energy supply during disruptions by leveraging distributed energy resources to provide backup capacity and grid stability.
