Launched in collaboration with Hitachi High-Technologies, the semiconductor chipset is a measurement and communications core for smart devices used in electric power generation and transmission, with advanced time synchronization capability to provide real-time measurements vital to grid reliability and efficiency enhancement, while accelerating the shift to renewable energy sources.
SEI is a client of MaRS’ Cleantech practice and a key investment in the MaRS Cleantech Fund.
MaRS Cleantech Fund co-managing director and SEI Board member Tom Rand said SEI’s chipset provides highly detailed, real-time visibility on the grid, which will enable users to even see the direction of power flow.
"Without low-cost, high-granularity visibility into the grid there’s just no ‘smart’ to ‘smart grid.’ SEI provides unparalleled visibility at a highly competitive price," Rand added.
Hitachi High-Technologies Electronic Materials Division general manager Seiji Seki said, ”With the growing importance of energy efficiency, reliability and transition to renewable energy, not only in Japan but around the world, we see a strong potential and societal benefit for SEI’s products."
