VoltSafe is bringing its cutting-edge marina shore power and smart marina technology to San Diego Bay, replacing traditional pronged plugs with safer, corrosion-resistant magnetic connections. Their smart system includes software to monitor power usage, detect disconnections or leaks, and manage energy demand in real time.<\/p>\n
\u201cInnovation doesn\u2019t happen in isolation, it\u2019s powered by people with vision, creativity and courage to challenge the status quo,\u201d said Danielle Moore, chair of the Board of Port Commissioners.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough our Blue Economy Incubator, the Port of San Diego is proud to support forward-thinking entrepreneurs who are turning bold ideas into real-world solutions and creating a more sustainable waterfront for all.\u201d<\/p>\n
VoltSafe joins a number of other pioneering BEI projects, including coastal data firms MarineLabs and HyperKelp, sustainable aquaculture startups like Sunken Seaweed and San Diego Bay Aquaculture, and clean-tech firm FREDsense.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Port of San Diego\u2019s Blue Economy Incubator is a global first,\u201d said Trevor Burgess, VoltSafe chief executive & co-founder.<\/p>\n
\u201cPartnering with them signals more than a milestone \u2013 it\u2019s proof that VoltSafe\u2019s patented shore power hardware and SaaS platform isn\u2019t just raising the bar, it\u2019s rewriting the standard.\u201d<\/p>\n
To date, the port has committed US$2.35 million to blue economy pilots, supporting ocean-positive businesses while attracting millions more in outside funding and national recognition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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