Utilities
The Grid Intelligence Gap
Traditional grid monitoring was designed for a one-way power flow from large generators to passive loads. Today's grid faces bidirectional power flows, widespread power electronics, and the emergence of supraharmonic emissions (2–150 kHz) that existing infrastructure cannot detect. With 55% of residential transformers nearing end-of-life and replacement lead times stretched to 24 months, utilities need unprecedented visibility to manage aging assets while integrating renewable generation.
The Department of Energy has recognized this gap, calling for next-generation monitoring with sampling rates exceeding 1,000 samples per 60 Hz cycle and latency under 1 millisecond. Current PMUs at 30 samples per second miss 99.9% of the electrical phenomena affecting grid stability and equipment health.
Beyond Traditional SCADA Limitations
Energy Quotient exceeds DOE specifications with continuous 32 kHz sampling, providing utilities with:
- Complete waveform preservation capturing every transient, harmonic, and sub-cycle event
- Edge-based intelligence enabling autonomous local response while maintaining grid coordination
- Transformer fleet management addressing the crisis of aging infrastructure and extended lead times
- DER integration support managing the power quality impacts of solar, wind, and battery systems
Solving Real Utility Challenges
Distribution Transformer Monitoring:
With 60–80 million transformers in service and annual energy losses exceeding 5%, our platform enables condition-based maintenance that extends asset life while reducing losses. By turning existing transformers into “smart transformers” utilities can:
- Detect overloading conditions before failure occurs
- Identify harmonic heating that accelerates insulation degradation
- Optimize loading across transformer banks
- Validate manufacturer specifications and warranty claims
Grid-Edge Intelligence:
- Early detection of inverter instabilities before they cascade
- Identification of customer-side disturbances affecting neighbors
- Validation of interconnection compliance for DER systems
- Support for advanced distribution management system (ADMS) integration
As distributed energy resources proliferate, utilities need visibility at the grid edge to maintain stability and power quality. Our platform provides:
The Foundation for Grid Modernization
Energy Quotient leverages patented technology from the University of Hawaii to deliver utility-grade monitoring at revolutionary price points. Our open architecture enables integration with existing SCADA/EMS systems while providing the high-resolution data needed for next-generation grid applications.
For utilities navigating the energy transition, Energy Quotient provides the comprehensive monitoring intelligence needed to maintain reliability, integrate renewables, and optimize asset utilization in an increasingly complex and constrained operating environment. With implementation costs recovered through loss reduction and deferred capital expenditures, our platform delivers both operational and financial value from day one.
