The History of VoltServer
Challenging the status quo and re-imagining the future of energy
VoltServer’s founder and CEO, Stephen Eaves, knew the energy sector needed smarter, transformation- friendly solutions. His goal was simple: to make electricity inherently safe. With his 15 patents and patents pending for energy storage and power conversion, Eaves set out to make his mission a reality.
Eaves used his 20+ years in the industry to incorporate VoltServer in 2011. Our company officially opened its doors in July of 2013 and assembled a small but expert team to lead operations. Thanks to our leadership, partners, and venture capital backing, VoltServer began shipping products in early 2014.
Our patented Digital Electricity™ solution revolutionizes how we distribute power across buildings, campuses, and even cities. Power IoT devices, routers, wireless access points, LEDs, digital signage, and more with reliable and safe high voltage energy from VoltServer.
From our headquarters in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, VoltServer continues to develop and deliver our innovative power distribution platform. Today, you’ll find our Digital Electricity™ powering over 1000 large sports stadiums, office towers, hotels, condominiums, medical buildings, and more. We enable 5G mobile communications, intelligent building optimization, and high-yield indoor agriculture with the power of safe, high-voltage energy.
Our History
Explore our story of industry firsts
Since our founding in 2011, VoltServer has been providing fault-managed power “firsts” to our customers and partners.
2011
Stephen Eaves incorporates VoltServer
2012
Slater Technology Fund Invests $250,000 In VoltServer
2013
VoltServer closes $2M in Series A financing
2013
VoltServer opens its headquarters in East Greenwich, Rhode Island
2014
US Department of Energy “Plug-and-Play” Solar research project
We partner with the Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems for the US Department of Energy’s “Plug-And-Play” Solar research project.
2015
VoltServer begins shipping Digital Electricity™ solutions
1st Generation power transmitters and receivers
2015
VoltServer receives $1M Department of Energy Grant
The US Department of Energy grants $1M to VoltServer through its Phase II SBIR grant program.
2015
VoltServer raises $5M in Series A2 funding
VoltServer raises $5M in Series A2 funding by Marker Hill Capital, NRCM, and Clean Energy Venture Group.
2016
VoltServer powers Willis Tower in Chicago
Digital Electricity enables wireless connectivity on the Sky Deck atop the 103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
2017
Generation 2 of Digital Electricity Introduced
begins shipping Generation 2 models of the platform with enhanced capabilities
2017
Digital Electricity powers EE tethered drones for Emergency Response and Rural Broadband
UK Mobile carrier EE, demonstrates deployment of “on demand” 4G network coverage for using VoltServer Digital Electricity for power
2017
Digital Electricity™ Powers GPON Optical LAN for Amtrak Headquarters
Amtrak team incorporates Digital Electricity to enhance transmission performance
2018
Sinclair Autograph Hotel
Digital Electricity™ powers the first intelligent building in the State of Texas.
2019
VoltServer raises $7.4 million in Series A funding
VoltServer raises $7.4 million in Series A funding with Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs.
2020
VoltServer Powers the Big Game at Miami Stadium
For the third consecutive year, VoltServer Digital Electricity™ was the power that kept mobile communications running for thousands of fans at the biggest football game of the season
2020
Digital Electricity mentioned on Freakonomics Radio
Dan Doctoroff, CEO at Sidewalk Labs, discusses Digital Electricity in episode 435 – Why are cities (still) so expensive?
2020
CleanTech Award Nomination
New England Venture Capitalist Association’s NEVY Awards nominates VoltServer as a Powerhouse CleanTech Company.
2020
Herman Miller, LOGICDATA and VoltServer team up to tackle the Flex Office
Using Digital Electricity™, the team was able to obtain end-to-end safety certifications and full power at each desk at high efficiency at a range of up to 1000 feet
2020
VoltServer Powers Facebook’s SuperCell
New “SuperCell” technology to provide rural broadband coverage
2021
AFWERX Finalist
VoltServer is a finalist in the US Air Force’s AFWERX innovation challenge.
2021
VoltServer wins Connected Real Estate Tech Award
Best In-Building 5G or CBRS Solution
2021
VoltServer cited in Corporate Responsibility Report
VoltServer Inc. was mentioned in Liberty Global’s 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report as a powerful technology for building network infrastructure.
2021
Gen2E models begin shipping
Enhancements to Generation 2 (Gen2E) models are introduced
2023
Class 4 is a new term that is part of the 2023 edition of NFPA70
NFPA70 is commonly called the National Electrical Code (NEC). Class 4 is defined in a new article 726.
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