SwitchDin Partners with TRaCE & University of Newcastle to advance grid stability research
SwitchDin is proud to collaborate with Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) on a groundbreaking research project aimed at strengthening Australia’s energy grid. This initiative, supported by a TRaCE R&D Voucher, will be conducted at the newly established Renewable Energy Integration Laboratory at the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan Campus.
The project, led by Dr. Colin Coates from the University of Newcastle, will explore innovative ways to enhance grid stability in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. As Australia moves towards greater reliance on Customer Energy Resources (CER) such as rooftop solar and battery storage, managing grid reliability becomes increasingly complex. Our work within this program focuses on developing a control algorithm that enables distributed energy resources to coordinate and provide essential Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS)—a critical function for balancing electricity supply and demand in real time.
This initiative highlights SwitchDin’s deep connection to the Hunter region and our commitment to advancing Australia’s clean energy transition. With a quarter of our team being University of Newcastle alumni, we are excited to contribute to the local innovation ecosystem while leveraging the expertise, infrastructure, and support offered by TRaCE and the university.
TRaCE’s R&D Voucher Program is designed to help SMEs and scale-ups accelerate and de-risk early-stage research and development, offering access to world-class facilities and academic expertise. By participating in this initiative, SwitchDin is taking another step towards enabling smarter, more resilient energy systems for Australia.
Learn more about the project and TRaCE’s support for clean energy innovation in their blog post here.
Stay tuned for updates as we push the boundaries of energy software and grid integration!
