Climate CEOs (formerly Entrepreneurs for Impact): Scaling Climate Tech Startups Energy Storage Software: $275M Raised + 10GW Battery Deal
Kelcy Pegler, CEO of FlexGen, shares how they’re scaling grid batteries with $275M raised, a 420MWh California project, and a 10GW agreement with the world’s largest battery maker.
My guest today is Kelcy Pegler, CEO of FlexGen, an energy storage software provider with $275M in investor capital raised to date.
In addition, Kelcy is the:
- Founding Partner at Charles Joy Ventures
- Former President of NRG Home Solar
- Former Executive Chairman of Sofdesk
In this episode, we talked about:
- Their new 420MWh battery project in California
- How they maximize energy storage revenue via load shifting, peak shaving, and ancillary services
- Their revenue model
- How they don’t sell, but instead help their customers to buy
- Their 10 GW agreement with the world’s largest battery manufacturer
- The recent rapid growth from 30 to over 200 employees
- What Parkinson’s Law is and how to manage it
- What you can learn from children’s books like Elephant and Piggy
- Wisdom from tennis legends
- And lots more
Hope you enjoy it!
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