Verification of Smart Fuses against market actors
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | TEMPIRO AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 300 000 |
| Project duration | November 2019 - March 2020 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Innovative Startups |
| Call | Innovative Startups step 1 autumn 2019 |
Important results from the project
In this project, Tempiro has mapped functional requirements from market actors and concluded that energy utilities require a system that can limit energy demand during peak hours. Tempiro developed a concept with this feature that was validated against grid companies with great response. Tempiro has also identified and analyzed formal requirements in the form of CE certification. Our prototype was validated against these requirements and gaps were identified. The prototype design was updated and then validated by customers. Gaps remain to be solved after the end of the project.
Expected long term effects
As results of the project, Tempiro has developed a concept for applying our solution to reduce power peaks in electricity grids. The concept primarily regards new software features and interfaces. As a further effect, Tempiro, together with a partner, has launched a demonstration project in the Kraftringen grid, which is expected to lead to further sales. The CE certification process of Tempiro´s hardware has been initiated. A completed gap analysis has shown what measures are needed, these will be carried out and the result will be a finished certified product in 2020.
Approach and implementation
Analysis related to CE certification has been carried out within the project, with the result of improved electrical safety for the product. In addition to CE requirements, we identified the functional requirement to be able to switch off or reduce electric heat and other electrical loads in the event of grid capacity problems. Our solution is suitable for this purpose, but we have yet to develop such features. Grid companies (DSO:s) would be valuable resellers for Tempiro. For example, DSO:s could sponsor the solution if it would be use to reduce power in the event of a capacity shortage.