Episode description

Accurately measuring a battery’s state of charge might seem like a simple task, but small errors can have huge financial consequences.

From base point deviations to inaccurate market bids, asset owners are leaving money on the table due to imprecise battery management systems. Could better software and real-time analytics unlock greater returns?

This week, Quentin is joined by Shyam Srinivasan, CEO and Co-Founder of Zitara Technologies, to discuss how advanced battery analytics can improve accuracy, longevity, and revenue certainty for energy storage owners.

With a background in cutting-edge hardware and software solutions—including time at Nest—Shyam explains why state-of-charge miscalculations are so common, how the shift to LFP chemistry has created new challenges, and why the industry needs a fundamental rethink of battery monitoring and control.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why OEM battery management systems can be off by 20-30% during discharge.
• How inaccurate state-of-charge readings impact market participation and revenues.
• The challenges of managing LFP batteries compared to previous chemistries.
• Why Zitara focuses on real-time edge computing instead of cloud analytics.
• What asset owners should demand in their procurement contracts to ensure better data access.

About Shyam Srinivasan

Shyam Srinivasan is the CEO and Co-Founder of Zitara Technologies, a company specializing in advanced battery analytics and real-time edge monitoring for grid-scale storage. With a background in both hardware and software engineering, he previously worked at Nest, helping develop intelligent home automation solutions before pivoting to energy storage. At Zitara, Shyam and his team focus on optimizing battery performance, ensuring greater accuracy in state-of-charge measurements, and helping asset owners maximize profitability through smarter energy management.