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Energy verified Verified Outcome TRL 9

Real-Time Grid Inertia Measurement

domain Client: National Grid Operator handshake Provider: Reactive Technologies schedule Deploy: 2021-Present
94 Impact
Enterprise Ready
Evidence Score: 5/10
Strength: High

Executive Summary

ANALYST: COI RESEARCH

Deployment of a sonar-like modulation technology to directly measure grid inertia (stability), allowing operators to safely integrate more non-synchronous renewables (wind/solar).

rate_review Analyst Verdict

"Makes the invisible visible. Grid inertia was previously estimated, leading to conservative buffers (keeping coal plants running 'just in case'). Direct measurement allows the grid to run closer to the edge, saving millions in balancing costs."

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warning The Challenge

Traditional generators (coal/gas) provide 'inertia' (spinning mass) that stabilizes the grid frequency. Wind and solar do not. As fossil fuels retire, grid stability weakens. Operators couldn't measure inertia in real-time, so they curtailed renewables and ran gas plants unnecessarily to ensure safety buffers.

psychology The Solution

GridMetrix sends a tiny, imperceptible power pulse (modulation) into the grid via a supercapacitor. Measurement units across the nation detect how the grid responds to this pulse (like sonar). The data calculates the exact system inertia in real-time. Operators view this on a dashboard to make live dispatch decisions.

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Integrations
SCADA / EMS
Deployment Model
SaaS + Hardware
Data Classification
Grid Telemetry
Estimated TCO / ROI
Service Contract
POC Summary ( to )

"N/A"

shield Risk Register & Mitigation

Risk Factor Severity Mitigation Strategy
Signal Noise Medium Advanced DSP filtering.
Hardware Maint Low Remote diagnostics.

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Audited value realization curve

First-ever continuous measurement of grid inertia Verified Outcome
Primary KPIReduction in constraint costs (curtailment)
Audit CycleDisplaced need for spinning reserve fossil fuel plants

policy Compliance & Gov

  • Standards: Grid Security Standards
  • Maturity (TRL): 9
  • Evidence Score: 5/10
  • Data Class: Grid Telemetry

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Verified Case Study
PDF • Version 1
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PDF • Audited
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The "Blind Verification" Protocol

How we verified these outcomes for National Grid Operator without exposing sensitive IP or identities.

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1. Raw Evidence

Audit ID: #PRIV-710
Evidence: Direct SQL Logs
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2. Verified Asset

Outcome: Verified
Ref ID: #COI-710

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