Key Takeaways
- Yield Energy has launched Yield Edge DERMS, an agriculture-first distributed energy resource management system (DERMS).
- The platform is designed to enable farms to provide grid-ready energy flexibility while generating new revenue.
- Yield Energy manages more than 200 MW of agricultural load, including over 100 MW in PG&E’s HFP pilot.
- The company validated its platform with nearly $3 million in funding from the California Energy Commission.
- The new product integrates with AgTech partners to automate demand response with minimal impact on farm operations.
Yield Energy Introduces Yield Edge DERMS for Agriculture
Yield Energy, formerly known as Polaris Energy Services, announced the launch of Yield Edge DERMS, an agriculture-focused distributed energy resource management system designed to unlock grid-ready flexibility from farms. The platform is positioned as the first DERMS built specifically for agricultural operations, enabling growers to participate in grid programs while maintaining normal farming practices.
The company reported that it currently manages more than 200 megawatts of agricultural load, including over 100 megawatts enrolled in PG&E’s agriculture-specific Hourly Flex Pricing (HFP) pilot. Yield Energy stated that the launch follows extensive validation work supported by nearly $3 million in funding from the California Energy Commission.
Validated Platform Connecting Farms and the Grid
Yield Energy said the state-supported validation confirmed that agricultural operations can deliver automated, utility-grade flexibility at scale. According to the company, this allows utilities to rely on farm-based resources for demand response and load shifting, while ensuring that growers receive financial benefits without altering production practices.
