Yanekara provides a plug-in technology for decentralized energy management, enabling rooftop energy self-sufficiency and automated market-responsive charging for electric vehicles. This solution addresses the need for efficient energy storage and utilization, facilitating a transition to renewable energy sources without extensive infrastructure modifications.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current energy grids struggle to efficiently manage distributed energy resources (DERs) like rooftop solar and electric vehicle (EV) chargers, leading to grid instability and underutilization of renewable energy. Existing solutions often require complex infrastructure modifications and lack the ability to dynamically respond to market signals. This limits the potential for widespread adoption of DERs and hinders the transition to a fully decarbonized energy system.
Solution
Yanekara offers a plug-in technology that enables decentralized energy management by automating the charging and discharging of distributed energy resources based on real-time market conditions. Their solution allows homeowners and businesses to maximize self-consumption of rooftop solar energy and optimize EV charging schedules to reduce costs and support grid stability. By using software to control distributed energy, Yanekara aims to create a "21st-century Kurobe Dam," a virtual power plant that aggregates and manages DERs to provide flexible and reliable energy services. The system integrates with existing infrastructure, minimizing the need for costly upgrades and accelerating the adoption of renewable energy sources.
Target Audience
Yanekara targets homeowners and businesses with rooftop solar installations and electric vehicles, as well as energy providers seeking to integrate and manage distributed energy resources.
Features
- Automated market-responsive charging and discharging for plug-in batteries.
- Plug-in EV charging controller that enables peak-shift charging without requiring specialized electrical work.
- Turnkey decarbonization solutions for low-voltage facilities, including solar panel, battery storage, and EV charger installation.
- Energy Management System (EMS) construction.