LG UNVEILS PADO AI ORCHESTRATION NEW VENTURE FOR SMART ENERGY MANAGEMENT

PADO's Open AI-Powered Platform Aims to Orchestrate Energy Resources for Data Centers and Commercial and Industrial Facilities

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global innovator LG Electronics has unveiled PADO AI Orchestration, Inc. (PADO), a new venture designed to revolutionize energy management for data centers, commercial and industrial facilities and microgrids.

PADO is designed to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies to orchestrate power, grid services and distributed energy resources (DERs), to enable organizations to increase profitability, enhance resilience and improve operational efficiency. PADO is the latest venture backed by LG NOVA, LG Electronics' North American Innovation Center.

In an era of increasing energy demands driven by the rise of AI-generated content, data centers are at the epicenter of unprecedented challenges. According to IEA, data centers globally consume an estimated 1-1.5% of the world's total electricity, a figure that is projected to rise to 4% through 2027. PADO is designed to address this critical need with an AI and ML-powered energy orchestration platform for real-time analysis, rules-based optimization and active energy planning. This helps businesses gain greater control and more value from their energy resources.

"The energy landscape is rapidly changing, especially with the rise of AI. It's crucial that businesses understand these impacts and proactively manage their energy consumption, mitigate risks and improve operational efficiencies," said Wannie Park, CEO of PADO AI Orchestration. "PADO's goal is designed to empower them to do just that, providing the intelligence and control needed to improve energy usage and build a more resilient future."

The platform's core features are designed to offer:

• Real-time analysis with AI/ML driven recommendations,
• Load and price forecasting and ROI analysis,
• Enhancement of DERs and acceleration of grid services,
• Data and functionality sharing with third parties via open API, and
• Carbon credit & ESG reporting for corporate requirements

"LG NOVA is dedicated to building businesses that drive positive change and build a better future," said Sokwoo Rhee, executive vice president of innovation at LG Electronics and head of LG NOVA. "We recognize that technology plays a key role in the transformation of energy management and the energy industry at large, and we're committed to leading that charge with PADO."

As an LG NOVA-backed company, PADO is designed to bring the high-quality innovative experience of the LG brand to the energy management sector, and meet the unique needs of data centers, and commercial and industrial facilities to achieve greater energy independence, increase profitability and lower operation reduce costs for more resilient future.

LG Electronics' data center-related initiatives include cutting-edge cooling solutions for mission-critical applications like AI data centers, leveraging LG's advanced thermal management solutions.

About PADO AI Orchestration, Inc.
PADO AI Orchestration, Inc., a new energy orchestration venture unveiled by LG NOVA, aims to deliver value to its customers and enhance energy savings for data centers, businesses, and commercial and industrial facilities by enabling better power management and control of energy resources. Learn more at www.pado.co

About LG NOVA
LG NOVA, the North America Innovation Center for global innovation leader LG Electronics, is a team focused on bringing innovation from the outside to LG. LG NOVA is based in Santa Clara, Calif. The center's mission is to fuel innovation for LG and its partners by establishing a community to create, nurture and grow businesses. Learn more about LG NOVA at www.lgnova.com.

About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a smart life solutions company with annual global revenues of more than $60 billion. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and vehicle components. LG is an 11-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. www.LG.com.

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