FortifyGrid is an innovative energy storage company building a global portfolio of distributed electrical infrastructure assets to meet the evolving demands of the energy grid.
Backed by cutting-edge AI, deep technical knowledge in energy storage, and extensive experience in developing small distributed renewable projects, FortifyGrid is building a portfolio of modular, high-performance energy storage and hybrid renewables.
We bring an ownership mentality, prioritizing long-term performance without the limitations of capital deployment targets or investment window constraints.
FortifyGrid is committed to generating top-tier returns for our investors while addressing critical grid challenges. By strategically investing in, owning, and operating distributed storage assets where they’re needed most, we enhance grid resilience and adaptability, supporting a sustainable and resilient energy future.
FortifyGrid’s business model is anchored on three core pillars, each leveraging our unique strengths to drive innovation and asset performance in energy storage.
We strive to be adaptable to market shifts. Designed for flexibility, our modular portfolio builds on the FortifyGrid team’s proven experience in executing distributed storage and renewable energy projects across the U.S. and globally.
We leverage machine learning and AI for deep network analysis of electric grid networks and understand their evolving demands. Our AI/ML insights optimize site selection and revenue, with a focus on stable physical assets over high-frequency trading.
We focus on innovation, leveraging deep expertise in battery storage, hardware, and software integration. Our modular, re-deployable energy assets are designed to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions to the grid.
We are a team of seasoned energy, technology and investment professionals with proven track records in delivering innovative business models and implementing projects in small distributed renewable energy, storage and mini-grids.
Mr. Dash has over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, including consulting, investment banking, private equity, company formation, and senior management. Mr. Dash, most recently, founded Perfect Power, where he served as its CEO and President. Perfect Power is a battery development, construction, and operation company. Prior experience includes serving as the President of Premium Power, a flow battery company. Mr. Dash was also responsible for the formation of Vionx, a vanadium flow battery. Mr. Dash was also a co-founder of Nautilus Solar Energy, a C&I solar development, construction, and operating company. Mr. Dash was a member of the Board of the aforementioned companies. Mr. Dash has an MS degree from Harvard University and an MBA degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Krishnan has a diverse 25-year career across sectors such as consumer goods, Silicon Valley software development, strategy consulting, and investment banking at leading firms like Unilever, McKinsey, and Macquarie. He has developed, financed, constructed, operated, and successfully exited 125Gwh of hydro and biomass projects in East Africa and Southeast Asia, with funding from multiple DFIs like FMO, EIB, DFC and working with firms like GE and GDF Suez. He was co-founder and COO of a Carbon capture company that has 500M+ in active late-stage CCUS projects including a Class VI permit application for the largest CCS store in the USA in Central Louisiana. He also played a key role in developing one of the largest carbon capture projects in the U.S. ethanol industry. Krishnan currently runs a sustainable infrastructure PE fund with investments that have combined deployed over $250M in capital in sustainable and climate-impact projects. He holds an MS and MBA from MIT and MIT Sloan.
Sanjay is a Senior Professor at MIT. He brings extensive expertise in AI analytical capabilities and battery technology and will be guiding technology development for FortifyGrid. His leadership helps FortifyGrid stay at the forefront of innovation. Sanjay co-founded the Auto-ID Center at MIT, pioneering the technical concepts and standards of modern RFID. He served as the first Director of Digital Learning at MIT and as the Vice President for Open learning at MIT. His initiatives include MIT Open Learning, MicroMasters, the Jameel World Education Lab, the MIT Integrated Learning Initiative, and MIT xPro. Sanjay has authored over 150 publications and played a key role in India’s Aadhaar unique ID system. He received his PhD from the University of California at Berkeley, his Masters from Carnegie Mellon University, and his Bachelors from the Indian Institute of Technology.
We invite collaboration and partnerships with best-in-class teams. Connect with us to explore innovations in grid analytics, technology integration, and deployment strategies.
We also work closely with developers focused on high-performance assets that strengthen the grid—whether it’s small-scale Front of the Meter (FTM) or Behind the Meter (BTM) storage, mini-grids, hybrid renewables, or other innovative applications.
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