Compute the size of an AC condenser.
The BPD is an outdoor, factory-built unit that pairs grid stabilization with AI compute — quiet enough for a residential yard, and installed like an EV charger. The utility owns it; the host gets free internet and backup power.
Two models, one platform.
A residential BPD and a larger commercial unit — same architecture, sized to the site.
| Parameter | Residential | Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| Target IT power | 5–8 kW | 15–25 kW |
| Battery (LFP) | 3 × 5 kWh · ~15 kWh usable | ~40 kWh |
| Backup power | Critical-loads islanding | Critical-loads / facility |
| Envelope (W × D × H) | ≈ 48 × 48 × 60 in | 60–72 × 48–60 × 72–84 in |
| Noise @ 3 m | ≤ 58 dBA | ≤ 65 dBA |
| Power | 240 V hardwired (EV-charger style) | 240 V high-amp / 208 V 3-phase |
| Connectivity | Starlink + dual-SIM 5G/LTE | Starlink + dual-SIM 5G/LTE |
| Cooling | Closed-loop liquid + air rejection | Closed-loop liquid + air rejection |
Preliminary target specifications — in development. Figures are planning estimates, not committed values.
Four modules, all field-swappable.
Compute, battery, EMS, and connectivity are independent modules in one weatherproof cabinet — each serviced or upgraded without replacing the unit.
One unit, four jobs — none of them fight.
Grid services and compute revenue for the utility; free internet and backup power for the host.
Grid stabilization
An LFP battery delivers frequency regulation, peak shaving, and capacity, while the compute load is dispatchable and curtailable on command — flexible resources exactly where the grid needs them, with no large land or transmission upgrades.
AI compute
Liquid-cooled GPUs run interruptible AI inference and flexible training. Workloads are designed to be fully interruptible, so they yield to grid needs instantly and never conflict with service or backup.
Free high-speed internet
A Starlink terminal is part of the package. It carries continuous telemetry for the EMS and the utility — and simultaneously delivers free high-speed internet to the host. Dual-SIM cellular stands by as failover.
Home backup power
On a utility outage the unit islands and supports the host’s critical loads from the battery. A tangible, high-value benefit that makes free siting an easy yes.
A safety core that always runs.
A deterministic rule-based layer protects the service and guarantees backup first; a lightweight economic layer optimizes revenue on top and is overridden the instant it would break a safety rule.
| State | Building load | Utility status | Battery | Processor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 · Max Compute | 0–40 A | Normal / high capacity | Charge (if SOC < 90%) | Full ON |
| S2 · Balanced | 40–80 A | Normal | Light discharge or hold | Limited · 0–20 A |
| S3 · Protect Service | 80–100 A+ | Normal | Hold or light support | OFF |
| S4 · Grid Support | Any | Utility dispatch active | Follow utility set-point | Throttle / OFF |
| S5 · Island / Backup | Any | Outage | Discharge to critical loads | OFF |
| S6 · Battery Protect | Any | Any | Limit C-rate / force rest | OFF if required |
Priority, non-negotiable: 1 never overload the service panel · 2 home backup during an outage · 3 grid services when requested · 4 maximize compute revenue when safe.
The utility owns it. You host it. You get free internet and backup.
The utility owns it
The electric utility owns the unit outright and dispatches it remotely over the built-in Starlink and dual-SIM cellular link.
You host it
It sits on your residential or commercial property. You provide the space and a power connection — nothing else.
Installs like an EV charger
240 V hardwired, no plumbing, no Wi-Fi dependency. Built-in connectivity keeps it self-contained.
You get free internet + backup
Instead of a monthly fee, the host receives free high-speed Starlink internet and the ability to use the battery as backup power during outages.
Both start at a bi-directional meter.
Option 2 is preferred: an outdoor disconnect feeds the BPD and the main panel in parallel, so every bit of installation work stays outside the building.
A bi-directional (net) meter is required either way. Whether the meter can signal the EMS directly — or a separate current sensor is needed — is refined with utility engineering partners during the pilot.
The advantages of many small units.
Put flexible capacity where the grid needs it.
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