Edge Computing
Edge Computing
Edge Computing is a distributed computing architecture where data processing and control logic run at or near the source of data (the edge), rather than in a centralized cloud. In VPP context, edge computing means control logic runs on site-level gateways (like MOS 350), not in remote data centers. Benefits: eliminates cloud latency (enabling millisecond-level dispatch), reduces internet dependency (autonomous operation during outages), lowers data backhaul costs, and improves privacy (sensitive site data stays local). Edge-first architecture is critical for VPPs providing ancillary services (frequency regulation, fast frequency response) that require sub-second response times.
How Molecule Systems Relates
Edge-first is Molecule Systems' core architectural principle. The MOS 350 edge OS runs directly on site-level gateways, executing dispatch logic locally without cloud dependency. This enables millisecond-level dispatch precision, autonomous operation during internet outages, and the sub-second telemetry required for pay-for-performance grid services.
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