SERVICES
Sourcing
SEGMENT
Corporate
TECH TOPICS
Renewable Energy Operation & Maintenance
Digital Transformation
Client Need
Marubeni, a retail energy provider and independent power producer, partnered with Powerhouse Innovation to accelerate its digital transformation and decarbonization efforts. Marubeni needed a partner to accelerate sourcing of innovative solutions in various areas related to renewable energy operations and maintenance (O&M).
Services Delivered
Powerhouse Innovation provided Sourcing services to Marubeni, supporting multiple business units through a repeatable process to identify best fit partners for pilot projects:
Topic definition and scoping workshops to clarify key business needs and focus areas
Landscape scans of 50+ startups per topic, vetted for technical fit, market traction, and alignment with Marubeni’s global operations
Shortlisting and introductions to top startups for deeper exploration and potential collaboration
Strategic reporting and guidance, when applicable, to support internal alignment and decision-making
Our structured approach enabled Marubeni to efficiently explore new technologies, engage startup partners, and move toward pilot execution across multiple areas of its energy business.
Outcome Achieved
Powerhouse Innovation’s sourcing and facilitation led to two pilot partnerships with startups addressing critical challenges in renewable energy operations:
Ensemble Energy, a predictive analytics platform for wind O&M, was integrated into Marubeni’s O&M workflows to reduce unplanned downtime and improve asset performance.
Veritone, an AI-based energy forecasting and dispatch optimization tool, supported Marubeni’s efforts to enhance bidding strategies and market participation for renewable energy and storage assets.
Our engagement reinforced Marubeni’s position at the leading edge of innovation by accelerating the digital transformation of its energy business.