Heron Power designs and manufactures solid‑state, medium‑voltage power electronics that combine transformer, inverter, and battery‑back‑up functions into a modular platform called Heron Link. The solution delivers over 98% conversion efficiency, high power density up to 4.2 MW per unit, and integrated predictive analytics for reliable, compact power conversion in utility‑scale renewables, storage projects, and hyperscale data centers.
Funding
$38M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
5OCIFounders
Product
Problem
Current electricity infrastructure relies on legacy, low‑frequency transformers and extensive low‑voltage switchgear that are bulky, inefficient, and costly to scale for growing renewable generation and AI‑driven data center loads. This creates capacity bottlenecks, high capital and operating expenses, and limited flexibility for modern grid demands.
Solution
Heron Power designs and manufactures solid‑state, medium‑voltage power electronics that integrate transformer, inverter, and battery‑back‑up functions into a single modular platform called Heron Link. By converting 34.5 kV AC to 800 V DC (or to utility‑scale MV for solar/storage) with efficiencies above 98 %, the system replaces multiple legacy components, reducing footprint by up to 70 % and simplifying installation. The modular architecture provides high power density (up to 4.2 MW per unit) and operates without derating up to 45‑50 °C, delivering reliable, grid‑forming power with built‑in ride‑through and harmonic damping. Integrated predictive analytics and a 10‑year (or 20‑year for solar/storage) service program ensure high availability and lower total cost of ownership for utilities, data‑center operators, and renewable project developers.
Target Audience
Primary customers are utility‑scale renewable energy and storage developers, large‑scale data‑center operators, and electric utilities seeking high‑efficiency, modular power conversion solutions for modern grid integration.
Features
- Solid‑state transformer with integrated SuperBBU delivering 34.5 kV AC → 800 V DC conversion and grid‑forming controls
- Modular redundancy and resilient architecture for 99.5 %+ availability and 30‑second ride‑through capability
- Ultra‑high efficiency (98.5‑98.6 % AC‑to‑MV or DC‑to‑MV) with low standby losses (10× lower than conventional skids)
- High power density (up to 4.2 MW per Link) and no derating up to 50 °C, enabling compact installations
- Integrated IEC 61850 and Modbus interfaces, native data logging, and over‑the‑air updates for grid compliance
- Predictive‑analytics‑driven service program (HeronCare) covering parts, labor, and performance monitoring for up to 20 years
- Scalable architecture that can be extended indefinitely for hyperscale AI data centers or utility‑scale solar/storage farms