President
Switched Source LLC
Switched Source licenses technology from Michigan State University to enhance power flow control in electric distribution systems, utilizing intelligent power electronics for real-time management of energy resources. This technology increases system reliability and efficiency while accommodating the growing demand for renewable energy without requiring costly infrastructure upgrades.
- Clean Technology
- Energy
- Hardware
Updated 6 months ago
Funding
Funding rounds are not available yet.
Founders
Lane Nelson
CFO / Co-Founder
Product
Problem
Electric distribution systems face challenges in accommodating increasing renewable energy sources and electrification demands without costly infrastructure upgrades. Existing grid infrastructure often lacks the capacity and flexibility to efficiently manage distributed generation and fluctuating power flows, leading to reliability issues and operational inefficiencies.
Solution
Switched Source provides intelligent power electronics solutions that enhance power flow control in electric distribution systems, enabling better utilization of existing grid infrastructure. Their technology allows distribution system operators to improve system reliability and efficiency while increasing the capacity for hosting renewable and distributed energy resources. By intelligently controlling power flow, Switched Source helps utilities simplify operations, reduce operational expenses (OPEX), and improve voltage and VAR optimization (VVO) efficacy.
Target Audience
The primary customers are distribution system operators and electric utilities seeking to improve the utilization of their existing grid infrastructure, enhance reliability, and accommodate increasing renewable energy sources.
Features
- **Tie Controller:** Intelligently controls power flow between distribution circuits at feeder ties.
- **Phase-EQ:** Automatically balances real and reactive power flow across the three phases of a distribution circuit.
- Improves distributed generation (DG) capacity without distribution upgrades.
- Increases resiliency and operational flexibility.
- Reduces OPEX and improves system efficiency.
- Addresses challenges related to complex switching for restoration, EV/electrification load growth, phase imbalance, and high solar interconnection costs.