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🚨 The Grapevine is Buzzing: phelas Announces €4.1 Million Seed Financing Round 🚨   We are super proud to announce our successful closing of the seed round. Grateful for our leading partner E44 and the other participants; Axon Partners Group, Deutsche Telekom hub:raum Fund, BNV Partners, and our existing angel investors and others, accelerating our mission to make 100% renewable energy globally a no-brainer! And... we are only getting started 🔥. With the backing of our partners, we're ready to scale up Aurora to Megawatt Scale, deploy systems across the EU, and continue leading the charge toward a cleaner, greener future. Find the entire press release in the comments below 👇

❄️ Slush in Helsinki—where innovation meets the snow! 🌨️ Our CEO Justin Scholz, together with colleague Avi Mittal attended last week the Slush event in Helsinki, connecting with investors and exploring new opportunities in one of the world’s top tech gatherings. 🚀 What they learned: - Networking: The event provided countless opportunities for meaningful connections through productive meetings with investors and industry leaders, fostering collaboration within the tech sector.  - Inspiring Talks: Attendees enjoyed enlightening discussions led by global tech leaders, focusing on the future of energy storage and other groundbreaking technologies.  - Unique Experiences: Beyond the business side, Slush offered engaging activities like roundtable discussions and lively after parties, enriching both professional and personal relationships. 🚀 The excitement of Slush 2024 has left a lasting impact, showcasing the power of collaboration and innovation in shaping the future! #TechFuture #Slush2024 #ExperienceSlush #Community #Innovation #TechTalks #Networking #TechGrowth

🇪🇸 Looking back at an eventful week in Madrid, Spain 👀 Last week, our team members Leon Haupt and Leon Schwarzott had the incredible opportunity to visit Madrid, and we are thrilled to share some of the key insights and experiences from our trip. First and foremost, a huge thank you to the Cámara de Comercio Alemana para España (AHK Spanien) for the invitation and to Irene Lopez Perez-Cejuela and Corinna Reiter for their exceptional hospitality and support throughout our stay. Your efforts made our visit both productive and enjoyable. 🔋During our trip, we delved into the dynamic landscape of Spain's energy transition. It's clear that the momentum is strong, and the demand for energy storage solutions is growing rapidly. However, the big challenge lies in financing these projects due to the uncertainty of revenue streams. This is where we believe Catalyst can make a significant impact, to find the optimal solution for storage deployment. 💡 We are excited about the potential collaborations and innovations that lie ahead. Together, we can drive forward the energy transition and create sustainable solutions for the future. #BusinessTrip #Spain #EnergyTransition #Innovation #Collaboration #Sustainability #Catalyst

🚀 Catalyst is live! 🚀 Are you struggling with comprehensive risk assessments for your or your customers’ energy storage projects? Are you overwhelmed by the volume of data you need to process to reach an optimal solution? 🔋Catalyst, our energy storage planning software, is your go-to solution for ROI and profit optimization. The Catalyst Method: Proven Excellence 📊 • In-depth analysis of projects across 10+ countries • Versatile storage settings: co-location & standalone • Optimization scope: merchant & 24/7 PPA • Expertise in emerging project scenarios Ready to transform your or your customers energy storage projects? 🔍 📧 Contact us at catalyst@phelas.com for a live demo report! #CatalystLaunch #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuture #InnovationInEnergy #CleanTech #EnergyEfficiency #GreenTechnology

🚀 Revolutionizing Energy Storage Projects with Catalyst! 🔋 The immense complexity of storage projects often leads to incomplete risk assessments, causing profitability to suffer. But not anymore! 💡 Introducing Catalyst: Your reliable and fast solution for optimal project configuration. 🌟 ✅ Flexibility: Build, simulate, and analyze any project constellation ✅ Interoperability: Compatible with diverse settings ✅ Power: Utilize state-of-the-art high-computing solutions for unprecedented speed in decision-making ⚡️From project feasibility to bankability, Catalyst empowers you to make informed decisions, ensuring the best configuration for your energy storage projects. 🗓️ Mark your calendars! Catalyst launches on November 15th, 2024. Don't miss out on this game-changing tool that's set to transform the energy storage landscape. 📲 If you are interested to learn more, contact us at reachout@phelas.com #CatalystLaunch #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuture #InnovationInEnergy #CleanTech #EnergyEfficiency #GreenTechnology

October was an eventful month at phelas! 🎉 Here’s a quick recap of our highlights: - 👋 Welcoming Ahmed: We’re excited to introduce Ahmed Ghazzal Syed, our newest member of the Business Development team! A dedicated student with fresh ideas, he’s already making waves in our projects. - 🏡 Yearly phelas Retreat: Our annual retreat was a fantastic opportunity for team bonding. We had a blast sharing experiences and building stronger connections! - 🎃 Halloween Party Fun: We wrapped up the month in style with a spooktacular Halloween party! Costumes, games, and paella, from our Spanish chef Carlos Sáez Calabuig, made for an unforgettable night. As we move forward, we’re eager to build on these experiences and continue our journey together. Here’s to more exciting adventures ahead! 🚀 #Phelas #TeamBuilding #NewBeginnings #HalloweenFun #StartupLife #CompanyCulture

🌞 Is Daylight Saving Time Worth It? 🌞 As we shifted back to winter time in Europe, the debate on daylight saving time (DST) continues. Here are some key arguments for and against its effectiveness: ✅ Arguments For DST: > Extended Daylight: More daylight in the evening can boost leisure activities and potentially enhance mental well-being. > Alignment with Renewable Energy: DST helps align energy consumption with solar energy generation, which can slightly improve the efficiency of renewable energy use. (Institute for Ecological Research) ❌ Arguments Against DST: > Minimal Energy Savings: Studies show that the actual reduction in electricity consumption is about 0.2% annually, which is negligible in today's energy landscape. (IAEE) > Increased Heating Demand: The shift can lead to higher heating needs during darker, colder mornings, offsetting any savings in lighting. (GermanyExpat ) With these points in mind, is it time to rethink DST, or does it still hold value in our modern world? #DaylightSavingTime #EnergyEfficiency #ClimateChange

Day 2 - Live from Gurobi Summit in Amsterdam, we would like to thank Carlos Sáez Calabuig from phelas for sharing his insights on the event. #GurobiSummit #GurobiOptimization

🚀 phelas goes Amsterdam! 🌍 Our colleagues from the Market Intelligence and Software teams are currently in Amsterdam, joining the Gurobi Summit EMEAI 2024 which started yesterday! During this event, everything around optimization and its possibilities are discussed. So far they have been enjoying:  ✨ Getting direct input on how to improve our Catalyst tool, making it more valuable for customers.  ✨ Talking with people from all over the world about how they solve optimization problems. ✨ The blue skies and sunny weather of Amsterdam! P.S.: Our Catalyst software is launching very soon, stay tuned!  #GurobiSummit2024 #DecisionIntelligence #Networking #Innovation #AmsterdamEvents

We are thrilled to announce that we’ve been selected as one of the Top 20 Startups for the 4YFN Awards 2025! We are honored to be recognized in the Green Tech Category and can't wait to showcase our innovative solutions at #4YFN25. #MWC25 #4YFNAwards #Top20Startups