Kwetta optimizes EV charging by using grid-aware technology to schedule charging sessions based on grid capacity and energy prices. This approach reduces strain on the power grid and lowers charging costs for EV owners.
Funding
$10.5M 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.
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Product
Problem
Electric vehicle (EV) charging sites, especially those supporting large fleets and heavy transport, require substantial power, often exceeding the capacity of the existing grid infrastructure. Upgrading the grid to meet these demands can be expensive, time-consuming, and delay the deployment of EV charging infrastructure. Furthermore, grid constraints related to capacity, voltage, contingency management, and power quality can limit the power available to charging sites.
Solution
Kwetta provides a hardware platform that unlocks grid capacity for EV charging, enabling faster and more scalable deployment of DC fast charging infrastructure. The company's core product, the Prime Grid Gateway, connects directly to medium voltage (MV) grids and utilizes advanced power electronics to actively manage voltage stability, reactive power, and harmonics. This approach allows charging sites to access up to 10x more power without requiring costly and time-consuming grid upgrades or relying on extensive battery storage. Kwetta's solutions address the four key constraints limiting grid capacity: thermal capacity, voltage, contingency, and power quality, thereby simplifying the deployment of large EV charging sites and reducing overall costs.
Target Audience
Kwetta's primary customers include charging park and hub operators, transit bus fleet operators, and heavy vehicle fleet operators who require high-power EV charging solutions and are constrained by existing grid infrastructure limitations.
Features
- Prime Grid Gateway: A 'single drop' site solution connecting directly to the HV grid at 6.6/11/22kV, delivering up to 1.2MW.
- Grid Unlock: Overcomes grid limits to unlock up to 10x more power on utility-constrained sites.
- Rapid Deployment: Streamlined, vertically integrated solution enables deployment in 1/3 the time compared to traditional methods.
- Grid Services: Enables additional revenue streams through grid support services.
- Scalability: Solutions designed to scale from 4 to 64 chargers for charging hubs/parks.
- Compatibility: Supports charging for cars, buses, and trucks at speeds between 200kW and 800kW.
- Future-Proofing: Allows for site upgrades with more chargers, additional Prime Grid Gateways, or solar/battery storage.