Utility Companies & Grid Operators

Expand and strengthen the grid with one integrated system

Torus energy storage, management, and cybersecurity products integrate directly with the grid, increasing capacity securely and reliably. 

Enhance the flexibility, efficiency, and resilience of the electrical grid

  1. Torus helps utility operators enhance grid cybersecurity, ease congestion, increase renewable energy integration, and maintain frequency and voltage with a full-stack suite of energy storage, management, security, and O&M products. 
  2. Torus Nova energy storage assets are designed to integrate with the grid at the sub-transmission and distribution level, adding critical support to aging infrastructure.
  3. Once installed, Torus Overwatch monitors these systems in real time, tracking safety, cybersecurity, and performance across millions of data points daily. 
  4. With Torus Lasso—our energy management platform—grid operators can access Torus assets at the substation and distribution level. This allows them to resolve demand, congestion, and frequency issues locally, reducing the burden on main transmission. 
  5. The entire Torus platform is protected by physical and digital cybersecurity products that continuously monitor for threats and ensure grid-tied assets aren't compromised.
  6. Utility companies can leverage Torus assets to augment capacity without any capital investment. We monitor and service all Torus assets, reducing O&M burdens for our partners. 

Bring megawatts of generation and storage online in months, not years.

By installing energy storage and generation at the sub-transmission and distribution level, Torus eases the strain on main transmission, allows for targeted off-taking, and expands capacity faster than traditional, large-scale energy projects.

Torus solutions

Hero solar & battery farms

Deployed in <3 months
Yes
Reduced congestion at sub-transmission & distribution level
Yes
Reduced transmission costs
Yes
Zero capital costs
Yes
Substation level asset control
Yes
Frequency regulation at 60 Hz
Yes
Voltage support at 208 and 480 V 3-phase
Yes
Unplanned outage support
Yes
Expanded storage & generation
Yes
Yes

Flexible plans to match specific energy needs

Capacity

Increase off-taking capabilities and renewable energy integration by leveraging Torus battery assets at no capital cost through a PPA or Tolling Agreement. 

Capacity & Generation

Increase power supply by utilizing Torus battery and generation assets at no capital cost through a PPA or Tolling Agreement.  

Built-Transfer Agreement

Expand your portfolio of owned storage and generation assets without having to manage permitting or installation. 

Custom Agreement

Torus products can be configured to meet the evolving needs of utility providers in different regions and markets.

Leverage Torus assets in 4 and 8-hour increments

Torus systems can be controlled in flexible intervals, allowing grid operators to access additional storage and generation when it's most impactful.  

Energy Storage

Insulate grid-tied assets from cybersecurity threats

Every Torus installation includes Nova Shield, our security hardware designed to protect storage and generation assets. Nova Shield manages all commands to and from Torus installations, eliminating the need for over-the-air communication and reducing vulnerabilities for the entire utility grid.

Torus Nova energy storage is engineered to support the grid

Torus Nova combines flywheel and chemical batteries to unlock faster discharging rates, lower levelized storage costs, and greater compatibility with utility grids.

Frequency Regulation

Torus Nova installations include kinetic-based storage and have a C-rating 10x higher than traditional chemical batteries, allowing them to rapidly smooth frequency to 60 Hz when needed.

Unplanned Outage Support

Torus assets can be drawn upon during periods of instability to supply energy to critical loads and balance the grid, minimizing disruptions for customers.

20-Year Lifespan

Our hybrid storage systems have a 20-year lifespan, double that of some chemical battery-only systems.

Voltage Support

Torus Nova installations manage reactive power and maintain voltages at 208 or 480 V depending on their placement along sub-transmission and distribution lines.

Security, Safety, & Maintenance

We handle O&M monitoring & support
Utility companies aren't responsible for servicing Torus assets. Instead, our teams maintain systems, guaranteeing uptime and performance baselines, so you can expand capacity without increasing operational complexity.

Security, Safety, & Maintenance

Torus Overwatch monitors safety, performance, and security in real time

Overwatch gathers millions of data points across individual assets and entire fleets, stopping cybersecurity threats, tracking performance, and spotting potential safety issues. Our designated monitoring teams are on call 24/7 to ensure these alerts are resolved before they disrupt grid operations. 

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Security, Safety, & Maintenance

Rely on domestically manufactured solutions

Torus hardware, firmware, and software are built and coded in the United States in secure facilities, decreasing vulnerabilities during manufacturing and development lifecycles.

Energy Management

Control storage and generation assets with node-level precision

With Torus Lasso, grid operators can access and leverage Torus systems attached to individual substations in real time, enabling faster resolution of congestion and more strategic on-ramping of renewables.

Energy Management

Manage Torus assets from existing SCADA systems

Torus Lasso integrates with grid management platforms via API, easily incorporating Torus assets into existing workflows. Expand the resources at your disposal while retaining the ability to issue commands and track performance from your existing suite of tools.

Flywheel Energy Storage

Nova Spin included in TIME's Best Inventions of 2024 List

We're thrilled to be one of the few selected in the Green Energy category and are excited to continue showcasing the transformative potential of flywheel storage for our energy future.

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Enhance grid capabilities with Torus

  • Resolve congestion with targeted off-taking 
  • Protect grid-tied assets with advanced cybersecurity and monitoring
  • Minimize tariffs by reducing the use of main transmission
  • Regulate frequency and voltage with inertial-based flywheel energy storage
  • Expand generation and storage without increasing O&M burden

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