Technology

Capacity, a dcbel Company, Launches at Distributech 2025

Published

1 year ago

March 24, 2025

Distributed energy is turning an increasing number of homes into power plants, presenting significant challenges for energy market stakeholders.Capacity, a dcbel company, seeks to empower grid operators, utilities, commercial aggregators, EV OEMs and other energy companies to uncover new revenue streams resulting from new grid flexibility options.Capacity and dcbel will be exhibiting at Distributech 2025 in Dallas from March 24-27.

DALLAS, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – As solar panels, bidirectional electric vehicles (EVs), home batteries, and other distributed energy resources (DERs) contribute to the electrification and decarbonization of society, they can be the source of major grid volatility and hinder the ability to forecast future energy supply and demand.

Today dcbel announced the launch of Capacity, whose mission is to empower grid operators, utilities and energy stakeholders to gain clearer situational awareness of their future grid, identify specific areas requiring reinforcement, and unlock next-generation orchestration of DERs through innovative automated flexibility programs that resonate with the needs and expectations of residential consumers.

With Capacity, grid operators and utilities will have access to a suite of cutting-edge products allowing them to confidently forecast grid flexibility across all distributed energy resources, enable real-time transaction management, and launch consumer-friendly programs.

Parallel Home Energy Digital Twin allows grid operators and utilities to simulate a decentralized network

Capacity’s real-time home energy digital twin product, Parallel, offers a unique simulation of residential DER adoption within the territories served by energy companies. Recognizing that no two homes consume, store, and export energy in the same way, Parallel integrates baseline or real-time meter data with various dynamic energy prosumer synthetic profiles to deliver hyper-accurate persona-based local energy forecasts. This capability assists grid operators and utilities in calculating day-ahead and intraday feeder net load correlations, helps commercial aggregators refine their transactive energy bidding and pricing models, and enables grid planners to develop detailed grid investment plans that incorporate behind-the-meter self-consumption models.

Capacity Control Room and Technical Aggregator unlock new real-time visibility over flexibility transactions and consumer interactions

Capacity also supports Flexibility Service Providers in perfecting their DER flexibility program revenue generation through a scalable technical aggregation API. This powerful real-time interface allows for the solicitation of thousands of DERs, clustered per flexibility program, to access behind-the-meter real-time alarms and measurements, integrating user authentication and privacy protections, enabling real-time opt-in/opt-out into automated transactions, and grid operator-compliant transaction reporting.

Capacity prioritizes cybersecurity with robust end-to-end security measures from the grid edge to control rooms, including secure data exchange powered by Microsoft Azure, TLS encryption, Oauth2.0 authentication, and public-private certificate management, along with continuous monitoring to mitigate cyber threats. Capacity is fully compliant with key industry standards, including IEEE 2030.5, OpenADR protocols, and grid data ontologies derived from the IEC CIM Model. It is certified to the SunSpec Common Smart Inverter Profile (CSIP) standard, ensuring reliable communication and secure interoperability between bidirectional hardware and smart grid systems.

“The rapid adoption of DERs at the grid edge, including solar and storage, V1G and V2G EV charging, and heat pumps, among others, is quickly raising grid constraints at both transmission and distribution levels, forcing stakeholders to consider new flexibility transactions, dynamic price strategies and flexible connection agreements while orchestrating real-time interactions at grid edge,” said Laurent Schmitt, CEO of Capacity. “We are offering a new generation of multisided Control Room and Digital Twin operational environments to bring grid operators and commercial aggregators complete observability over critical assets located behind the meter while automating associated flexibility transactions and keeping residential prosumers in full control.”

Capacity will officially launch at Distributech 2025. For more information, visit our website at capacity.energy.

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Technology

FranklinWH Introduces Enhanced 15 kWh aPower in Australia and New Zealand

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2 hours ago

May 3, 2026

Expansion comes as policy shifts and rising power costs accelerate demand for residential energy storage

SYDNEY, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FranklinWH, a leading provider of whole-home energy management and battery storage solutions, today announced the launch of its enhanced 15 kWh aPower battery in Australia and New Zealand, as demand for residential energy storage continues to grow, driven by evolving policy settings and increasing interest in energy independence.

The updated aPower builds on the company’s established platform, increasing usable capacity from 13.6 kWh to 15 kWh and raising warrantied throughput from 43 MWh to 60 MWh, an increase of 40 percent. These updates deliver more usable energy over the life of the system while maintaining the same footprint and price.

“The energy landscape is shifting quickly, and more homeowners are thinking beyond the upfront specs to what really pays off over time,” said Steve Ruskin, General Manager of FranklinWH Australia. “This upgrade is about delivering more performance over the life of the system, more usable energy, greater throughput, while staying true to our ‘buy once, buy right’ philosophy.”

The increase in warrantied throughput translates into savings for homeowners. Based on typical usage patterns and an electricity rate of A$0.35 per kilowatt-hour, the additional throughput may represent up to approximately A$5,950 in value over the lifetime of the system. The increase in usable capacity also improves energy density, lowering the effective cost per kilowatt-hour and supporting more efficient use of stored energy.

The 15 kWh configuration also aligns with current and upcoming policy frameworks benefitting residential battery adoption. This includes the updated Cheaper Home Batteries Program, with changes coming into effect for Australian homeowners from 1 May, 2026, helping households maximise value as incentives continue to evolve.

As the residential battery market expands, FranklinWH continues to focus on reliability and system performance. The aPower incorporates design elements to support durability, including structural reinforcement to reduce cell stress over time, per-cell temperature monitoring, and the separation of the battery pack and control systems to maintain reliable performance.

“We believe performance should be measured over years, not just at installation,” Ruskin added. “We focus on building systems that deliver consistent, reliable results over time. That long-term perspective is what ultimately defines value for homeowners.”

The aPower is designed to operate as part of the FranklinWH System, an integrated home energy management platform that coordinates energy generation, storage, and consumption. The system is designed to optimise multiple energy inputs, provide reliable backup power, and support more efficient and independent energy use at the household level.

About FranklinWH

FranklinWH Energy Storage is the manufacturer of the FranklinWH System. FranklinWH is a market-oriented, research-driven company focused on next-generation residential energy management and storage solutions. Located in Macquarie Park, Sydney with a global head office in the San Francisco Bay Area, FranklinWH’s team has decades of experience in energy systems, from design, through manufacturing, to sales and installation. FranklinWH is AVL-listed with multiple financial institutions.

Contact: Media@franklinwh.com

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Technology

Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

Published

4 hours ago

May 3, 2026

Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped families navigate immigration. OCI processing is one of our most impactful services, connecting the Indian diaspora to their heritage. We’re proud to bring our expertise to help families secure OCI status with confidence. Evan James, CEO

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

New OCI Application — For foreign nationals of Indian origin, spouses of Indian citizens or existing OCI card holders, and minor children with at least one Indian parent applying for OCI status for the first time.OCI Card Renewal — For card holders whose OCI card has expired, or whose linked passport has been renewed or replaced and requires an updated booklet.Re-issuance (Age Milestones) — OCI cards must be re-issued when minors reach the age of 18 and again when card holders turn 50, due to significant changes in appearance. Peninsula Visa guides clients through both transitions seamlessly.Miscellaneous OCI Services — Covering corrections to existing records, lost or damaged card replacement, address changes, and other administrative updates to the OCI file.

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Expert Guidance — Dedicated OCI specialists with deep knowledge of consulate requirements, eligibility rules, and documentation standards across all service types.High Approval Rate — A meticulous multi-stage review process that identifies and resolves issues before submission, dramatically reducing the likelihood of rejection or delay.Fast Turnaround — Standard processing in 12-15 Business Days for most OCI service types, with real-time status updates throughout the process.End-to-End Support — Personalized document checklists, secure document uploads, expert form preparation, consulate submission, and post-submission tracking — all in one place.

Launch Promotion

Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

OCI20

Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

“For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped individuals and families navigate the complexities of immigration documentation. OCI processing is one of the most impactful services we have ever added — it directly connects the Indian diaspora to their heritage country in a lasting, meaningful way. We are proud to bring our proven expertise and client-centric approach to this important service, and we look forward to helping thousands of families secure their OCI status with confidence.”

Founded in 1975, Peninsula Visa has built its reputation on precision, transparency, and a genuine commitment to client outcomes. The addition of OCI processing services reflects the company’s ongoing mission to expand its offerings to meet the evolving needs of immigrants and their families across the United States.

Get Started Today

Eligible applicants can begin their OCI journey by visiting Peninsula Visa’s dedicated OCI Services page. New users can take advantage of the 20% launch discount by entering promo code OCI20 at checkout when selecting any OCI service type.

Media Contact

Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/

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Technology

Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

Published

4 hours ago

May 3, 2026

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Launch Promotion

Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

OCI20

Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

Get Started Today

Media Contact

Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/