How We Develop Tomorrow’s Energy Technology
At Svea Solar, we are dedicated to innovating and enhancing our Sun Beams services. We do much more than just install solar panels, which is why we invited two of our fantastic developers and Power Shifters, Hjalmar Moa and Albin Sunnanbo, to talk a bit more about what Sun Beams does and how they contribute to developing the smartest energy solutions for the future. Together with their team, these two play a crucial role in our mission.
Why did you choose to work at Svea Solar?
We chose to put our energy into this company because of our ambition to make the world a better place, alongside the challenging technical requirements and interesting projects we tackle.
Can you provide an overview of "Sunbeam Labs" ?
Sunbeam Labs is where we work on customer-facing services that enhance the lives of our customers. This is where we develop our Virtual Power Plant (VPP) and other tools that our customers rely on.
What is VPP, and what does it entail?
VPP, or Virtual Power Plant, aggregates many of our customers' batteries to simulate like we had giant battery. With this asset, we can participate in markets that were previously accessible only to large power plants. This will create revenue for our customers while also providing more power to stabilize the electrical grid. Ultimately, this enables individuals to contribute to a sustainable and stable energy grid.
What’s the next big thing for Svea Solar in the tech field?
We have big plans regarding energy usage that we work on. How to optimize energy use in the home, and when a battery is best put to use do reduce energy cost. We want to coordinate all energy intensive devices in the home, so that we get the best usage for the least cost.
What’s the biggest challenge?
Ensuring fast enough real-time control of our batteries, optimizing on a millisecond level, while maintaining the overall reliability of a system that operates 24/7.
Why is this important for our customers?
This enables individuals to contribute to a sustainable and stable grid, making their solar installations more profitable.