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How does MetroVolt connect to the grid?
MetroVolt's direct-energy converter produces a DC-native output, which is conditioned to feed the AC grid — or to serve large DC loads like data centers directly.
The DC-native interface is a direct consequence of direct energy conversion, and a genuine fit for modern loads — see firm power for data centers and grid inertia & stability services.
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How does a MetroVolt plant deliver power?
Because its energy comes from direct energy conversion rather than a spinning turbine, MetroVolt produces a DC-native output. Power electronics condition and, where needed, invert that to synchronize with the AC grid — or the DC can serve large DC loads (like data centers) more directly, with fewer conversion stages.
Does that make grid integration harder or easier?
It's different, not harder. A firm, controllable generator is straightforward to integrate; the DC-native output is actually an advantage for the growing set of DC loads and for providing grid stability services.
Can it provide grid services?
Yes — as a large firm generator it can supply the reliability services (frequency and voltage support, reserve) that a high-renewables grid increasingly must procure.