VIDEOBack to Blog FlexGen Preparedness for Winter Storm Fern Share: Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Copied to clipboard As Winter Storm Fern approached, FlexGen's focus was on preparing our operations and teams to support safe, reliable energy storage performance throughout the event. Our Remote Operations Center (ROC) was fully staffed and ready to monitor assets across the storm footprint around the clock. The team tracked battery storage temperature, system health, alerts, and availability in real time, with clear escalation paths in place if issue arose. Ahead of the storm, our team: Tested local backup power and satellite communications to ensure continuity if grid power was disrupted Used automated controls to keep batteries within operating specifications during extreme cold conditions Watch the video below for Clint Paige's assessment of our preparedness before the storm. From January 24-27 of 2026, FlexGen-monitored battery storage sites delivered 99.5% availability, with 36 of 38 sites operating at 100% throughout the storm and no major outages observed across the fleet. Watch the video below for PJ Rehm's assessment of our performance after the storm.
