Robert Winder
Robert Winder
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Euto Energy.
Robert leads Euto Energy, a pioneering company at the forefront of energy control and automation. Under his visionary leadership, Euto has developed cutting-edge solutions that address critical challenges for both Distribution System Operators (DSOs) and microgrid operators, revolutionizing grid management across diverse energy landscapes.
Key Innovations:
1. For DSOs:
- Pioneered virtualized protection systems, enabling DSOs to optimize grid operations without extensive hardware upgrades
- Developed the Real-Time Orchestration platform, offering unprecedented control and visibility over distribution networks
- Implemented AI-driven load balancing solutions, unlocking latent capacity in existing infrastructure
2. For Microgrid Operators:
- Launched state-of-the-art microgrid controllers, integrating AI and optimization techniques
- Developed solutions ensuring efficient energy balance and utilization within deterministic rules
- Created systems for real-time control and optimization of diverse energy assets within microgrids
Under Robert's strategic guidance, Euto Energy has:
- Transformed traditional DSO operations by virtualizing critical protection functions
- Enabled DSOs to defer costly infrastructure investments while improving grid reliability and efficiency
- Empowered microgrid operators to maintain perfect balance between consuming and producing assets
- Delivered significant financial gains and lower total cost of ownership for both DSO and microgrid clients
- Positioned the company as a key player in the transition towards more flexible and resilient energy grids
Euto's solutions provide clients with:
- Real-time adaptive protection schemes for DSOs
- Enhanced fault detection and isolation capabilities in distribution networks
- Improved grid stability and resilience in the face of increasing renewable penetration
- Optimized energy management for microgrids, balancing diverse assets efficiently
- Seamless integration of distributed energy resources in both DSO and microgrid contexts
Robert's vision combines deep industry knowledge with technological innovation, driving Euto Energy to create solutions that not only solve current energy challenges but also pave the way for a more sustainable and efficient energy future. By focusing on both virtualized protection for DSOs and advanced control systems for microgrids, he has positioned Euto Energy at the forefront of grid modernization efforts, helping a diverse range of clients navigate the complexities of an evolving energy landscape.
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