Utonomy provides smart gas grid technology through its UtonomyOne system, which utilizes cloud-based software and control hardware for dynamic pressure management in medium-pressure networks. This technology reduces methane emissions, lowers operational costs, and increases biomethane injection capacity, enhancing the efficiency of gas distribution systems.
Funding
$17.9M 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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Problem
Gas distribution networks face challenges in managing pressure effectively, leading to methane emissions, high operational costs, and limited capacity for biomethane injection. Traditional manual pressure management requires frequent site visits and struggles to adapt to fluctuating demand and supply.
Solution
Utonomy offers UtonomyOne, an intelligent gas grid management system that utilizes cloud-based software and control hardware to dynamically optimize pressure in medium-pressure networks. By automating pressure adjustments and providing real-time monitoring, UtonomyOne minimizes methane leakage, reduces the need for manual intervention, and enables quicker issue diagnosis. The system enhances the network's ability to accommodate increased biomethane injection, supporting a transition to more sustainable energy sources. UtonomyOne integrates easily with existing infrastructure, providing a cost-effective solution for utilities seeking to improve efficiency and reduce their environmental impact.
Target Audience
Utonomy's primary customers are gas distribution network operators and utility companies seeking to reduce methane emissions, lower operational costs, and increase biomethane injection capacity.
Features
- Cloud-based software for remote monitoring, control, and optimization of gas pressure
- Smart pressure management hardware that can be quickly fitted to existing infrastructure
- Real-time data analytics and reporting for proactive issue identification and resolution
- Automated pressure adjustments based on network conditions and demand
- Enhanced biomethane injection capacity through dynamic pressure control
- Reduced methane emissions through optimized pressure management