Mersen and ENODA
Mersen and ENODA Announce Collaboration on Proprietary Power Electronics for First-of-a-Kind Grid Technology
ENODA, a UK company delivering leading edge innovations in energy technology, is pleased to announce its partnership with Mersen, a global expert in electrical power and advanced materials for high-tech industries.
ENODA and Mersen have been working in collaboration on the proprietary power electronics for ENODA’s flagship technology, the Enoda PRIME® Exchanger. Mersen will exhibit its SiC power stack, an intrinsic part of Enoda PRIME® Exchanger, at the upcoming Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) in March.
ENODA is solving the fundamental challenge of the energy system: balancing exponentially rising electricity demand using generation sources that are volatile and variable. ENODA technologies can enhance grid stability, improve grid resilience, and accelerate decarbonisation.
The Enoda PRIME® Exchanger is a first-of-a-kind, dynamic power flow hardware technology, which can automate and enhance power quality in low-voltage networks. The Prime Exchanger has capabilities including dynamic voltage regulation; it can autonomously balance the three phases, remove damaging harmonics, correct power factor, and can provide decarbonised frequency services at scale.
Thanks to Mersen's widely acclaimed expertise in laminated bus bar, cooling, high-speed fuses, film capacitor design, mechatronics, test and manufacturing, Mersen was selected as ENODA’s partner to assist during the development phase of the silicon carbide-based power electronics stack.
This subsequent partnership between Mersen and ENODA, and the blend of expertise and innovation that followed, has led to the creation of a pioneering solution, culminating in a custom system for a unique platform.
The Enoda PRIME® Exchanger's power electronics stack controls the primary electromagnetic subsystem. This in turn, allows for control of all 12 degrees of freedom within the 3 phase signal.
By accessing this unprecedented level of control, the Enoda PRIME® Exchanger can regulate frequency, modulate voltage, control power factor, remove harmonics, and provide phase balance, in one device.
The silicon carbide stack allows for a small physical footprint in proportion to the power rating of the device, which is 400kVA. This power density allows the application of a single stack configuration to a range of power rated Prime Exchangers.
The overall result is a cost-efficient design which delivers an exceptional amount of performance for a Prime Exchanger at any given price point.
Collaborating closely with Mersen on the power electronics design and manufacture has meant we have been able to develop and deliver a groundbreaking grid technology that promises to transform how power flow is distributed in low-voltage networks. This is the start of a long and fruitful relationship, as we work together to push the boundaries of innovation.”
Andrew Scobie
Founder and Chief Technology & Product Officer at ENODA
Enoda PRIME® Exchanger is a fantastic platform to operate Silicon Carbide power conversion solution. The technical requirement level was so high that Mersen had to develop a disruptive design embedding numerous innovating features. We are glad being actively part of this revolutionary and transformational project.”
Philippe Roussel, PhD
Power Stacks Product Line VP at Mersen
APEC is the premier conference in North America for power electronic professionals. Mersen will be showcasing a model of the Enoda PRIME® Exchanger stack at booth #1017 from March 18th -20th at Georgia World Congress Centre.
ENODA is excited to continue to build its relationship with Mersen as a trusted partner, as its business scales.
For more information, please visit www.enoda.com and www.mersen.com.
About ENODA and Mersen
About ENODA
ENODA is solving the fundamental challenge of the energy system: balancing exponentially rising electricity demand, using generation sources that are both volatile and variable. ENODA technologies enable enhanced grid stability, improved grid resilience and accelerated decarbonisation.
ENODA is led by Lindsay Whitelaw (Executive Chair), and its founders: Andrew Scobie (Chief Technology & Product Officer), Jennifer Urquhart (Chief Operating Officer), Paul Domjan (Chief Policy & Global Affairs Officer), and Jacqui Porch (Chief Markets & Communications Officer). They are supported at board level by non-executive director, Chuck Watson, founder of Dynergy and former Director of Mainstream Renewable Power, and of Baker Hughes.
ENODA was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, UK.
About MERSEN
Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries.
With more than 50 industrial sites and 18 R&D centers in 33 countries around the world, Mersen develops customized solutions and delivers key products to its clients in order to meet the new technological challenges shaping tomorrow’s world.
Media Contacts
Alex Kotsias, Head of Communications, ENODA
M: +44 (0) 7886 170 398
E: alex.kotsias@enodatech.com
Kian SANJARI, P.Eng.
Director of Global Marcom
MERSEN - ELECTRICAL POWER
M: +1 647-339-0954
E: kian.sanjari@mersen.com
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ENODA and Mersen have been working in collaboration on the proprietary power electronics for ENODA’s flagship technology, the Enoda PRIME® Exchanger. Jacqui Porch, Founder and Chief Markets & Communications Officer at ENODA, and Philippe Roussel, PhD, Power Stacks Product Line VP at Mersen, met to discuss the collaboration at Mersen’s head office in Paris.