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In a groundbreaking move poised to transform residential solar and energy storage markets across North America, Koolbridge Solar has inked a Master Manufacturing Agreement with the esteemed Sturdy Corporation based in Wilmington, NC. This strategic collaboration aims to capitalize on Sturdy Corporation’s extensive 50+ years of manufacturing prowess and Koolbridge Solar’s cutting-edge patented smart residential energy management products.
Introducing the Smart Load Center™
The flagship product, the Koolbridge Solar Smart Load Center™, heralds a new era in home energy management with its innovative features:
Dynamic Energy Switching: Seamlessly transitions between utility, solar, battery, and generator power sources on a circuit-by-circuit basis, optimizing electricity costs based on various factors such as time of day, battery status, inverter output, and weather conditions.
Intelligent Load Shedding: Employs proprietary smart algorithms and microcontroller technology to automatically reduce peak demand and shed unnecessary loads, ensuring efficient energy consumption.
Grid Outage Resilience: Enables homeowners to autonomously utilize solar power during grid outages, preserving essential circuits for uninterrupted operation.With patent priority dates dating back to May 8, 2011, Koolbridge Solar boasts a robust portfolio of 30+ US granted patents and patent applications, covering not only the Smart Load Center but also a transformerless, pure sinewave inverter with 99% efficiency and smart addressable electrical power outlets.
Stephen Burnett, Chairman, and Co-Founder of Koolbridge Solar expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership with Sturdy Corporation, citing their unparalleled expertise in custom electrical, electronic, and mechanical manufacturing. He lauded Sturdy Corporation’s contribution to enhancing the Smart Load Center, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize the US residential rooftop solar market.
Dave Sturdy, President, and CEO of Sturdy Corporation echoed Burnett’s sentiments, recognizing the game-changing nature of the Smart Load Center in the realm of residential energy management. He highlighted the transformative capabilities of integrating a microcontroller with a residential sub-panel, enabling automated optimization of energy consumption and cost reduction.
As manufacturing partners, Koolbridge Solar and Sturdy Corporation are poised to unleash the full potential of the Smart Load Center™, offering homeowners unparalleled control over their energy usage and heralding a new era of sustainability and efficiency in residential energy management. |
