SynchroGuard, an advanced grid monitoring solution offered by Zaphiro Technologies, was attributed the “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution” Label following an assessment performed by external independent experts and based on verified standards. It is thereby joining the #1000solutions challenge, an initiative by the Solar Impulse Foundation to select solutions that meet high standards in profitability and sustainability and present them to decision-makers to fast-track their implementation.

Zaphiro’s SynchroGuard offers an elegant grid monitoring solution that enables utilities to take fast, accurate, and cost-effective operational decisions. With SynchroGuard, utilities can safely integrate large quantities of renewable generators and EVs while simultaneously improving their quality of service.

“SynchroGuard is all about supporting the Utility of the Future, one that will intelligently manage distributed energy resources and continuously adapt to new consumer requirements.” – Paolo Romano, CEO Zaphiro Technologies.

To receive the “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution” Label, SynchroGuard was thoroughly assessed by a pool of independent experts according to 5 criteria covering the three main topics of Feasibility, Environmental and Profitability. All labelled solutions are part of the #1000solutions portfolio that will be presented to decision-makers in business and government by Bertrand Piccard, Chairman of the Solar Impulse Foundation. The aim of this initiative is to encourage the adoption of more ambitious environmental targets and fast-track the implementation of these solutions on a large scale.

 

About Zaphiro Technologies:

Founded in 2017 as a spin-off of the Swiss Institute of Technology, Zaphiro Technologies is a fast-growing company with the ambition to tackle today’s biggest challenge in the energy industry: safe and reliable operation of the power system with high penetration of distributed renewable generators and EVs. Zaphiro’s SynchroGuard is built for purpose and offers utilities an affordable, high-performance solution for the monitoring and operation of dynamic networks. Learn more

About the “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution” Label

One of the first labels for positive impact businesses bringing together protection of the environment and financial viability, the “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution” Label is attributed following an assessment performed by external independent experts. In collaboration with renowned institutions, solutions applying for the label must go through a neutral methodology based on verified standards. This label serves as an award for clean and profitable solutions. Read more

About the Solar Impulse Foundation

The Solar Impulse Foundation is dedicated to accelerating the implementation of clean and profitable solutions. Moreover, the Foundation is helping decision-makers in businesses and governments to achieve their environmental targets and adopt more ambitious energy policies, which are necessary to pull these solutions to market. A way to carry the success of the first solar-powered flight around the world further.