MIDCONTINENT INDEPENDENT SYSTEM OPERATOR, INC.
MISO's Eighth Patent Helps Batteries Work Smarter, Faster and More Efficiently

MISO marks another innovation milestone with its eighth U.S. patent, an achievement that helps batteries work smarter, faster, and more efficiently on the grid. The patent improves battery storage modeling in MISO's Day-Ahead Market, enabling more accurate and cost-effective dispatch of energy resources. This advancement is expected to reduce production costs, improve efficiency, and help keep electricity flowing reliably across the region. 

As renewable energy grows and electricity demand changes rapidly, battery storage is becoming essential to maintaining a balanced grid. This patent enhances how MISO's systems determine the best times for batteries to charge and discharge, using advanced State-of-Charge optimization and improved computational techniques. The result? Batteries that respond faster and more precisely to real-time system needs, reduce congestion, and provide valuable flexibility to the market. 

"Optimizing how batteries work is key to unlocking their full value," said Congcong Wang, director of market and grid research. "This patent strengthens MISO's R&D portfolio and lays the foundation for future market enhancements that will further optimize storage." 

This patent reflects MISO's ongoing investment in research and development and commitment to advancing the technologies that keep the grid reliable and efficient. As more renewable resources and storage come online, innovations like this ensure that markets remain ready for the evolving energy landscape. 

Congratulations to the MISO innovators behind this achievement, whose work keeps us at the forefront of energy innovation and reliability.