Dispatchable short-term frequency response provider
Technology
FR-PRO is a wound rotor induction machine controlled as a specialized electromechanical frequency transformer by a grid-forming power converter to allow different frequencies between two electrical systems creating a continuously rotating mass providing physical inertia to the renewable energy systems.
Market
In 2023, over 90% of new renewable capacity came from wind and solar. These sources, though cost-effective and fast to deploy, create challenges for system operators in maintaining real-time frequency stability, increasing demand for inertia solutions. Hardware-inertia based solutions is a $1 billion USD market opportunity.
Uniqueness
FR-PRO both functions as a converter and adjusts inertia dynamically, providing smoother control. This means it has a unique offering compared to batteries which only provide synthetic inertia or synchronous condensers that have no power output.
Status
- Seeking commercial partners and licensees.
