The Digital Microgrid Initiative P.B.C. (DMI), a provider of microgrid solutions to emerging nations, has announced a partnership with Elecyr Corporation, a New Hampshire based provider of energy storage and energy management software. DMI is a public benefit corporation organized to provide clean, reliable, and inexpensive electric power to remote areas where grid power is unreliable or non-existent.
All profits will be reinvested to provide more cost-effective solutions to further the company's mission of providing clean, low-cost electric power where the need is greatest. The first products of the joint venture will be launched this month and will include a highly modular family of off-grid solar energy systems with a starting price of under $5,000.
Bill Southworth, Elecyr President, describes the market need: “Although many companies are pursuing the rapidly growing market for solar power with energy storage, most are targeting the existing centralized grid for their products. They fail to solve the real needs for low-cost, modular construction and ease of installation in markets where power is not reliable or is non-existent. Installing off-grid solar independence should require no more skill or manpower than simply installing a breaker panel and outlets."
DMI founder, Gene Krzywinski, added: “Our products are the result of advances in three areas: universal acceptance of solar power as a reliable, low-cost power source; technology advances such as Silicon Carbide power semiconductors; and advanced long-life lithium batteries. Additionally, the use of a dc buss “backbone†permits microgrids that can be either dc, ac or a combination of both.â€
Each DMI partner brings their unique expertise to the products. DMI was formed by the engineering team formerly with eIQ Energy and brings over two decades of development experience in advanced power electronics, especially in the renewable energy sector. Elecyr provides expertise in advanced learning systems applied to battery management and microgrid power distribution.
