Switched Source, a leading developer of grid-enhancing technologies, recently announced the successful deployment of its Phase-EQ technology in Macon, Georgia.

Southern Company, through its subsidiary Georgia Power, served as an early demonstration partner, offering site access, engineering input and operational data to evaluate the technology under field conditions. The Phase-EQ is designed to help utilities increase usable capacity from existing power lines by up to 20% by balancing electricity and improving reliability.

Southern Company’s research and development organization worked closely with Switched Source to refine and test the Phase-EQ prior to deployment. The installation is already showing promising results, with Georgia Power providing substation-level data to help track device performance. Initial feedback indicates that the unit is running smoothly, with stakeholders eager to see it operate across various operating modes and conditions. The project is modeled to decrease load imbalance by half and voltage imbalance by more than 30%.

“This deployment represents Georgia Power’s continued efforts to partner with industry and use new technologies to improve grid performance while reducing costs for our customers,” said Robin Lanier, director of grid strategy and solutions at Georgia Power. “We have collaborated with Switched Source and ARPA-E to develop this Phase-EQ device, and we are now working to determine its effectiveness under real-world conditions. This testing will allow us to decide if more devices could be useful on other distribution lines in our service territory.” www.switchedsource.com