Switch has developed a smart meter specifically for decentralized energy systems, enabling users to generate and sell their own electricity. This technology integrates with existing solar panel setups and supports various configurations, addressing the need for efficient energy management and monetization in residential and commercial settings.
Funding
$20K 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional energy metering solutions often lack the granularity and flexibility required for decentralized energy systems, hindering the efficient management and monetization of self-generated electricity. Existing meters may not seamlessly integrate with renewable energy sources like solar panels or provide the necessary data and control for microgrids and peer-to-peer energy trading.
Solution
Switch provides a smart metering platform specifically designed for decentralized energy projects, enabling individuals and businesses to generate, sell, and manage their own power. The Maxwell meter seamlessly integrates with existing solar panel systems, inverters, and battery storage, supporting various single-phase and three-phase configurations for indoor and outdoor use. The platform offers remote monitoring, control, and analytics capabilities, empowering users to optimize energy consumption, detect anomalies, and prevent theft. A companion mobile app allows users to remotely access and control the meters, track electricity consumption, and make payments.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals and businesses utilizing decentralized energy systems such as solar panel installations, microgrids, and peer-to-peer energy trading platforms.
Features
- 100A maximum current capacity
- Active energy calculation and reporting
- Remote controllable relay for load management
- Programmable sampling rate for data granularity
- Communication authentication for secure data transmission
- Real-time clock synchronization for accurate time-of-use metering
- True RMS voltage and instantaneous current measurement
- Operating temperature range of -10°C to +55°C
- Backend analytics including reporting, diagnostics, smart alerts, theft detection, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, energy loss detection, performance benchmarking, and remote asset administration
- Mobile app for remote access, control, and analytics (available on iOS and Android, currently in beta)