The startup develops an electrical grid management system that utilizes distributed sensing and a central grid controller to provide real-time monitoring of energy flows and fault location. This technology enables clients to efficiently integrate renewable energy sources and electric vehicles while minimizing the impact of power outages through rapid fault response.
Funding
$8.3M 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
Integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) like renewables and electric vehicles into existing power grids presents challenges in maintaining grid stability and reliability. Traditional grid monitoring systems often lack the speed and granularity needed to manage the intermittent nature of renewables and the bi-directional power flows introduced by DERs, leading to potential voltage fluctuations and congestion. Power outages can be difficult to locate and resolve quickly, resulting in prolonged downtime and increased costs for utilities and customers.
Solution
Zaphiro Technologies offers SynchroGuard, a smart grid solution that provides real-time grid monitoring, control, and analytics, enabling efficient integration of DERs while maintaining high service quality. SynchroGuard leverages high-speed, time-synchronized measurements from Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs) and other devices to provide enhanced visibility of grid behavior. The system's software modules facilitate automated fault location, isolation, and service restoration (FLISR), real-time control of DERs, and advanced grid analytics for optimized planning and asset management. By processing data at 200x the speed of conventional systems, SynchroGuard enables utilities to proactively manage grid resources, minimize the impact of power outages, and reduce operational costs.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes power utilities, grid operators, and asset managers seeking to improve grid efficiency, reliability, and resiliency while integrating distributed energy resources.
Features
- Real-time grid monitoring with high-speed, time-synchronized measurements from PMUs and other devices
- Automated fault location, isolation, and service restoration (FLISR) with fault location accuracy of less than 1 second
- Real-time control algorithms for safe and efficient integration of DERs, including renewables, EV charging stations, and battery storage
- Advanced grid analytics software for predictive maintenance, post-event analysis, and optimized grid planning
- SynchroSense units, cost-effective grid monitoring devices providing high-speed voltage and current measurements
- Seamless integration with existing DMS/SCADA systems
- Patented software algorithms for extracting information from SynchroSense units and third-party devices
- Modular software suite adaptable to specific client needs, offered as an on-premise or cloud solution