EGM has developed a monitoring system that allows for rapid threat detection and reaction for electrical grids. Its Meta-Alert system provides thorough, real-time data about the grid. It enables utilities to look deep inside their transmission and distribution networks on an ongoing basis and manage their grid more effectively. Its MSU sensors can help resolve problems on virtually any line segment. EGM's software provides predictive failure and pattern analysis to ensure that system alerts are accurate. The system can detect events such as physical disturbances, vibrations, corona discharges, copper theft attempts, and tree incursions. It also provides detailed information on current flow and phases, enabling real-time monitoring of actual line conditions by providing the grid operator with the information needed to balance current flows along multiple paths. The company is participating in the Shell accelerator funded by the US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The system has been tested in Israel and on China's second-largest grid.
Tigo Energy, Inc. specializes in developing module level power electronics (MLPE) and module optimizer technology for the solar industry. The company provides solar optimizers and software solutions, including module-level monitoring software for various photovoltaic (PV) arrays, as well as a mobile application for managing solar installations. Tigo also offers communication solutions, such as gateways and the Maximizer Management Unit, which facilitates communication between optimizers and inverters, alongside Cloud Connect for on-site management of solar components. Serving residential, commercial, utility, and government markets, Tigo Energy enhances the efficiency and reliability of solar installations, leading to improved output and reduced costs. The company distributes its products globally, with operations in the United States, Europe, Japan, China, Australia, Brazil, and the Middle East. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Campbell, California, Tigo Energy also maintains an office in Tuscany, Italy.
H2scan Corporation is headquartered in Valencia, California, and was formed September 18, 2002 through an MBO with capital assistance from Vancouver-based Chrysalix Energy Limited Partnership and Ravinia Venture Fund. The company was created upon the purchase of all sensor assets of DCH Sensor Corporation.
Ballard Power Systems Inc., Shell Hydrogen, and Duke Energy formed Chrysalix (www.chrysalix.com) in July 2001. This Partnership has since been joined by The BOC Group, BASF Venture Capital, The Mitsubishi Corporation.
The fundamental technology of H2scan sensor systems was developed by the U.S. National Laboratory at Sandia. H2scan has significantly improved upon this technology through US patents and manufacturing trade secrets.