ADAPTR Inc. Logo
US Patent: US 12,706,459 B2

Grid Adaptr

Advanced Multi-port PCS.

The Grid Adaptr is an advanced multi-port Power Conversion System (PCS) bringing seamless integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and commercial/industrial loads in to weak distribution networks.

View Lab Prototype Validation
Grid Adaptr Industrial Multi-Bay PCS Enclosure
Industrial Multi-Bay PCS Panel

Grid Adaptr Multi-Port PCS

Hardware & Control Platform for Utility-Scale & Commercial Deployment

250-500 kW Modular Unit
The Grid Bottleneck & Decoupling Solution

Eliminate Non-Compliant Load Behaviour & Renewable Intermittency

Fast changes in commercial/industrial loads or renewable energy intermittency cause severe voltage stability issues on weak distribution systems. Grid Adaptr fully decouples the upstream grid from downstream dynamics.

Pulse Load Suppression

Smooths extreme current spikes and dynamic pulse loads into compliant, steady-state power draw from the upstream grid perspective.

Zero Flicker Impact

Intermittency Buffer

Buffers fast solar PV and wind variations using integrated hybrid storage, preventing low-frequency oscillations and voltage flicker.

100% Compliant Waveform

Unbalanced Load Correction

Dynamically corrects multi-phase power imbalances before harmful high-frequency harmonics penetrate the distribution lines.

Balanced Load Profile
Architecture & Capabilities

Patented Multi-Port PCS Architecture

Combining advanced power electronics, hybrid energy storage, and autonomous control algorithms protected under US Patent 12,706,459 B2.

Multi-Port Topology

Connects AC/DC loads, solar/wind DERs, battery storage, charging stations and distribution lines via isolated DC links.

Harmonic Filtering

Multi-level converter stages suppress total harmonic distortion (THD) and balance unbalanced multi-phase loads.

Advanced Controls

Hybrid control architecture with grid-forming/following controls including voltage and frequency droop support.

Continuous Islanding

Supports vehicle to microgrid (V2MG) for electrical delivery of stored energy enabling prolonged off-grid operation.

Hardware & Software Validation Report

Lab-Scale Prototype & Live Telemetry Demo

Validation of TRL 6 Lab-scale Prototype

The live HMI telemetry recording below demonstrates Grid Adaptr in real-time operation. As dynamic disturbances are injected in the downstream network, the upstream grid waveform remains completely undisturbed and sinusoidal.

Live HMI Telemetry
DC LINK VOLTAGE400 V Stable
GRID FREQUENCY60.0 Hz Synced
GRID DECOUPLING100% Active

Key Validation Highlights

Transients Decoupling: All downstream transient behaviour are isolated from the main grid within milliseconds.
Grid-Forming Functionality: Downstream assets no longer require upstream network to form the grid enhancing resiliency.
Integrated Control Architecture: Layered control architecture allows power and energy controls from milliseconds to seconds.

Stakeholder Demonstration & Seminar

Live hardware-in-the-loop demonstrations with engineering leads and decision-makers from Hydro One, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), and M'Chigeeng First Nation.

ADAPTR team and stakeholder group photo during Grid Adaptr live demonstration
Stakeholder Group & Engineering Leads
Grid Adaptr lab prototype hardware explanation
Prototype Hardware Explanation
Stakeholders observing live HMI telemetry
Live HMI Telemetry Observation
Stakeholder Value Matrix

Unlocking Value Across the Electricity Sector

Designed to solve critical grid integration barriers for project developers, heavy industrial operators, and electric utilities alike.

Distributed Solar PV and Wind Generation Facility
Generation & DERs

Renewable Generators

Solar, Wind & DER Developers

Benefits
Unlock High-value ProjectsAlign with Utility & Consumer GoalsEliminate Integration Issues
  • Originate new projects in weak grid regions previously restricted by hosting capacity limits.
  • Comply with stringent grid code requirements on the first attempt without curtailment.
  • Monetize assets by unlocking revenues streams in providing frequency and voltage support.
Heavy Industrial Mining and Commercial Data Center Infrastructure
Commercial & Industrial

Commercial & Industrial

Manufacturing, Mining & EV Hubs

Benefits
Prevent Power OutagesReduce Connection CostElectrify Fleet & Thermal Loads
  • Deploy heavy loads such as motor drives, data centers and fast EV chargers without triggering substation upgrades.
  • Shield assets against outages by seamlessly transitioning between grid-connected and islanded microgrid operation.
  • Futureproof operations and business growth from weather extremes and grid upgrade and modernization timelines.
Rural Utility Distribution Feeder and Substation Line
Grid & Utilities

Distribution Utilities

Grid Operators & LDCs

Benefits
Monetize Unused CapacityEnsure System StabilityGrow Customer Demand
  • Save on unplanned CapEx by maximizing the available life capacities of existing substation and transformers.
  • Enhance grid stability with active/reactive power droop support and voltage regulation from customer-sited nodes.
  • Streamline DER coordination and active management of downstream assets by Distribution Management Systems (DMS).

Ready to Propel Your Power Project?

Take advantage of our free preliminary consultation today and let us help you advance your project initiatives.