SBIR/STTR Research Award

ENHANCING RELIABILITY AND RESILIENCE OF UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS USING INNOVATIVE SPLICING

Award identifier b0f494ddb573d165347bce9a1ddac5fd52d7c3ccf3bec26bc0d1cd5e47d33e72Awarding agency Department of Energy · ARPA-E

Award amount

$1,694,111

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase II

Award year

2024

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Energy
Branch
ARPA-E
Recipient company
Melni, LLC
Proposal award date
2024-05-08
Contract end date
2027-05-07
UEI
MJV9D9K27UM5
Solicitation number
DE-FOA-0003048
Topic code
DE-FOA-0003048

Research abstract

Melni Technologies is redesigning and developing novel medium-voltage power cable splice kits that require fewer steps and streamline connections to greatly reduce human errors and boost the reliability of underground electrical power distribution systems. The splice kits feature Melni's proprietary Dual Helix Spiral Technology, which expands and contracts as electrical currents and temperatures vary. The kit also contains an integrated housing system with medium-voltage insulation and components that require only basic hand tools for installation. Melni’s proposed kits could be installed in 10-15 minutes, which is 3-4 times faster than conventional kits, and would reduce failures and mistakes up to 90% by eliminating installation steps and potential human errors.

Technology keywords

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Agency intelligence

Department of Energy

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