ConnectDER는 태양광, 저장, EV 충전 등을 통합하면서도 주요 전기 패널을 업그레이드하지 않아도 되는 미터 소켓 어댑터(MSA) 사업을 지원하기 위해 시리즈 D 펀딩에서 35만 달러의 자금을 확보했습니다.
The meter socket adapter (MSA)
이미지 : ConnectDER
pv magazine USA에서
Home energy technology provider ConnectDER announced it has secured $35 million in Series D funding to scale its meter socket adapter business.
ConnectDER’s product, a meter socket adapter (MSA) called IslandDER, is designed to cost-effectively connect home energy devices like solar, battery storage, EV chargers, and other distributed energy resources with the utility grid.
Many homes in the United States were built 40 to 60 years ago, with electrical boxes inadequate for supporting distributed energy resources like home solar and storage. ConnectDER said some 60 million homes in the United States lack modern equipment to support these technologies. Upgrading a home electrical panel can cost between $2,000 to upwards of $15,000, presenting a roadblock for adopting new technologies. Pecan Street Inc said this represents a potential $100 billion roadblock to home electrification.
The company said its solution can be installed in minutes and costs 10% or less of a typical main panel upgrade.
ConnectDER’s MSA solution enables quick connection of solar, storage, and EV charging without triggering the need for a main panel upgrade. The device allows homes to disconnect and reconnect to the grid, enabling customers to harness stored energy from solar plus battery systems or EVs.
“Leveraging innovative technologies and solar equipment like ConnectDER adapters allows us to streamline installation timelines, reduce complexity, and deliver reliable, affordable renewable energy solutions that enhance the homeowner experience from start to finish,” said Chris Lundell, interim chief executive officer, Blue Raven Solar.
The round was led by Decarbonization Partners and MassMutual Ventures, both new investors in the company. Decarbonization Partners is a joint venture between multinational investment groups BlackRock and Temasek. Existing investors Avista Development, Clean Energy Ventures, Energy Innovation Capital, Evergy Ventures, LG Technology Ventures, and Zoma Capital also participated.
The company said it plans to use the Series D funding round to support market expansion, scaling manufacturing, and continued product innovation. It reports it has over 25,000 adapters currently in operation. The MSA is approved for use in many states, and ConnectDER said it expects to be selling the device nationwide in the next few years.
The company has partnered with large solar installers like Sunrun, enabling a coordinated installation alongside a home solar or energy storage project.
ConnectDER says the MSRP for its solar MSA product is $559, with variations depending on the model and region. The EV meter socket adapter is listed at $875 MSRP.
The company’s solutions are UL-listed, NEC-compliant, and approved for installation in over 20 states.
이 콘텐츠는 저작권으로 보호되며 재사용할 수 없습니다. 저희와 협력하고 저희 콘텐츠 중 일부를 재사용하고 싶으시다면 editors@pv-magazine.com으로 연락해 주세요.
출처 pv 잡지
면책 조항: 위에 제시된 정보는 Chovm.com과 독립적으로 pv-magazine.com에서 제공합니다. Chovm.com은 판매자와 제품의 품질과 신뢰성에 대해 어떠한 진술 및 보증도 하지 않습니다. Chovm.com은 콘텐츠의 저작권과 관련된 위반에 대한 모든 책임을 명시적으로 부인합니다.
