Utah-based renewable energy management company and Flywheel tech innovator Torus recently unveiled its new energy storage technology and cybersecurity software. The product lineup capitalizes on the innovations the company has made using Flywheel as a kinetic energy generator and using that energy to stabilize electrical grids.
The new products focused on the storage capacity of Flywheel generators. The Nova spin comes with voltage and frequency regulation. It has a Flywheel Energy Storage System, similar to a standard battery energy storage system, but has twice the lifespan and a response time of less than 250 milliseconds. In addition, there’s the Nova Pulse, a battery storage system “designed for long-duration energy storage and grid support, scalable from four- to eight-hour charge, and discharge capabilities.”
The cybersecurity software is called Overwatch. It also serves as the operations and maintenance platform.
Torus says it is designed to safely optimize the performance of energy generators through multi-layered security measures, as well as preventative maintenance.
The Lasso and Nova Shield are two software that aim to maximize performance. With the Shield using artificial intelligence threat detection, Lasso will increase Torus’s efficiency, which it says will reduce operating costs by 30%.
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“Our new product lineup answers urgent and complex energy challenges faced by utilities, businesses, and government entities,” Nate Walkingshaw, co-founder and CEO of Torus, said in a press release.
The products were unveiled at the 47G Zero Gravity Summit in Salt Lake City in October. The gathering of business leaders in cybersecurity and frontier technology shared how they can answer questions about national security in the aerospace and defense industry. Walkingshaw said that energy security software is more important now than ever as tensions rage on amid the climate crisis.
“The Zero Gravity Summit is the perfect platform to showcase how Torus is tackling energy challenges that directly impact national resilience and security,” he added.
Torus said its innovations can be used across utility companies, data centers, residential and commercial buildings, and defense facilities. They not only save money for these places and services but also reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The press release asserts that commercial and industrial centers could see a 90% emission reduction.
In April, Torus announced an expansion of its board of directors and a $67 million equity injection from various venture capital firms. Vivint Smart Home, Rocky Mountain Power, and other utility companies have already used Flywheel technology. Since then, Torus has also announced energy storage installations for affordable housing in September and has become one of the top-paying jobs in Utah.
“We’re not just offering products; we’re providing vertically integrated solutions that enhance reliability, safety, and security in an increasingly volatile energy landscape,” Walkingshaw said in the press release.
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The Torus Nova Spin was named in TIME Magazine’s Top 200 Inventions of the Year thanks to its eco-friendly energy storage, high recyclability rate, and 25-year lifespan. It’ll supply inertial power supplemented with solar, wind, and hydropower sources.
“Bringing this product to life took an unimaginable amount of hard work and creative problem-solving from the Torus team,” Walkingshaw said in another press release shared with The Business Download. “Our vertically integrated advanced flywheel technology sets us apart in the commercial energy storage market. This recognition affirms our commitment to manufacturing energy infrastructure in the U.S.”
