LG Energy Solution Expands North American ESS Business with New AI-Powered Software Platform

LG Energy Solution is bolstering its North American energy storage system (ESS) business with the introduction of AEROS Intelligence, an AI-powered software platform. Announced on November 13, the platform aims to enhance ESS operational efficiency and profitability by analyzing operating data, predicting battery conditions, and improving energy management.

AEROS Intelligence builds upon the existing AEROS Cloud system, offering advanced data analytics and predictive capabilities across four key functions: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Health, Predictive Maintenance, Energy Optimization, and Warranty Management. The BESS Health function assesses battery degradation, equipment conditions, and performance deterioration, while Predictive Maintenance identifies potential failures before they occur.

Energy Optimization improves battery state-of-charge forecasts and optimizes charging and discharging strategies, reducing forecasting errors by up to 50%. Warranty Management manages battery and equipment warranty information, helping operators reduce long-term risks. Vertech, LG Energy Solution's North American ESS system integration subsidiary, expects AEROS Intelligence to lower operating costs and improve investment efficiency.

The launch demonstrates LG Energy Solution's strategy to strengthen its integrated ESS solutions by combining Vertech's system integration expertise with battery manufacturing technology, data analytics, and software capabilities. As the North American ESS market prioritizes system reliability, maintenance, and operational performance, LG Energy Solution is expanding its ESS manufacturing capacity in North America to over 70 GWh by the end of next year.