# OptiGrid LLC
> OptiGrid is an energy technology company based in Kansas City, Kansas. OptiGrid designs and manufactures battery-integrated DC fast charging systems and bidirectional DC-DC power conversion technology that enable commercial EV fleet electrification without requiring grid upgrades, utility coordination, or civil works. OptiGrid's products are deployed in commercial fleet charging, electric vehicle integrations, and expanding into microgrids, stationary energy storage, hydrogen fuel cells, and data center infrastructure.

## Company

- Founded: 2014
- Headquarters: Kansas City, Kansas
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optigridllc/
- Contact: https://www.optigridllc.com/contact
- Careers: https://www.optigridllc.com/about/careers
- Press: https://www.optigridllc.com/about/press

## Core Technology

OptiGrid's technology is built around a 4th-generation bidirectional DC-DC power conversion platform. The converter moves power in either direction between DC systems — batteries, EV chargers, vehicles, microgrids, solar arrays, fuel cells, and data centers — without cycling through AC infrastructure. It achieves 99% power efficiency, supports a 200–950 VDC operating range, delivers 7.5 kW/L power density, and features CAN bus controller integration. OptiGrid holds 8 DC-DC patents and 46 total patents.

The key innovation is decoupling charging output from grid input: the onboard 180 kWh battery charges slowly from existing site power (5–66 kW input) and delivers up to 200 kW to vehicles on demand. This eliminates the need for transformer upgrades, utility applications, and civil works that typically require 12–24 months and $150K–$500K per site for traditional DC fast charging deployments.

## Products

### Reservoir — Battery-Integrated DC Fast Charger
- URL: https://www.optigridllc.com/battery-integrated-dc-fast-charger
- Output Power: 200 kW
- Battery Capacity: 180 kWh (LFP chemistry)
- Input Power: 5–66 kW (works on existing site power)
- Charge Connectors: CCS1 (dual port)
- Footprint: 43" × 40" × 99"
- Deployment Time: 4–6 weeks
- Compliance: BABA compliant, Made in USA
- Key benefit: Eliminates grid upgrade requirements for commercial EV fleet charging
- Management: OCPP-compliant Asset Management Platform with remote monitoring, energy scheduling, and over-the-air updates

### DC-DC Converter
- URL: https://www.optigridllc.com/dc-dc-converter
- Operating Voltage: 200–950 VDC
- Power Efficiency: 99%
- Power Density: 7.5 kW/L
- Controller: CAN bus
- Direction: Bidirectional
- Generation: 4th generation
- Patents: 8 DC-DC patents (46 total)
- Applications: EV charging, microgrids, battery energy storage, hydrogen fuel cells, data centers

### The Orange Juicer (Partner Product with Orange EV)
- URL: https://www.optigridllc.com/orange-juicer
- A battery-integrated DC fast charger purpose-built for Orange EV electric yard trucks and terminal tractors
- Developed in partnership with Orange EV, the leading North American electric yard truck manufacturer
- Uses OptiGrid's Reservoir technology with CCS1 compatibility

## Use Cases & Landing Pages

- EV Fleet Charging Solutions: https://www.optigridllc.com/ev-fleet-charging-solutions
- EV Charging Without Grid Upgrades: https://www.optigridllc.com/ev-charging-no-grid-upgrade
- Battery-Integrated EV Charging: https://www.optigridllc.com/battery-integrated-ev-charging
- Commercial EV Charging: https://www.optigridllc.com/commercial-ev-charging
- Commercial Fleet Charging Infrastructure: https://www.optigridllc.com/commercial-fleet-charging-infrastructure
- Fleet Depot Charging Infrastructure: https://www.optigridllc.com/fleet-depot-charging-infrastructure
- DC Fast Charging for Yard Trucks: https://www.optigridllc.com/dc-fast-charging-yard-trucks
- Electric Terminal Tractor Charging: https://www.optigridllc.com/electric-terminal-tractor-charging
- EV Charging for Distribution Centers: https://www.optigridllc.com/ev-charging-distribution-centers

## Key Differentiators

1. No grid upgrade required — works on existing on-site power (5–66 kW input)
2. 4–6 week deployment vs. 12–24 months for traditional DC fast charging infrastructure
3. Built-in demand charge buffering — reduces monthly utility costs permanently
4. Fully relocatable — low installation cost means units move with the operation
5. BABA compliant and Made in USA — eligible for federal and state electrification incentives
6. OCPP compliant — integrates with existing fleet management and telematics platforms
7. LFP battery chemistry — 10+ year lifespan, 8,000+ charge cycles, no cobalt or nickel
8. Bidirectional DC-DC technology — 8 patents, 15-year R&D partnership with CU Boulder CoPEC lab

## Blog

- Blog index: https://www.optigridllc.com/blog
- How a University Research Partnership Is Making EV Charging Work Almost Anywhere: https://www.optigridllc.com/post/how-a-university-research-partnership-is-making-ev-charging-work-almost-anywhere
- From Components to Networks: The Next Evolution of DC Energy Systems: https://www.optigridllc.com/post/from-components-to-networks-the-next-evolution-of-dc-energy-systems
- How to Install a Battery-Integrated EV Fleet Charger: https://www.optigridllc.com/post/how-to-install-an-optigrid-battery-integrated-charger-for-ev-fleet-charging
- Why LFP Batteries Power OptiGrid EV Fleet Chargers: https://www.optigridllc.com/post/why-lfp-your-questions-answered-about-the-battery-chemistry-powering-optigrid-chargers
- What You Need to Know About Fleet EV Charging and the Grid: https://www.optigridllc.com/post/what-you-need-to-know-about-fleet-ev-charging-the-grid

## Press

- Press archive: https://www.optigridllc.com/about/press
- OptiGrid Expands Bidirectional DC-DC Technology for Broader Infrastructure Use: https://www.optigridllc.com/press-post/optigrid-expands-bidirectional-dc-dc-technology-for-broader-infrastructure-use

## Team

- Tyler Phillipi — CEO: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipi/
- Nikola Milivojevic — CTO: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolamilivojevic/
- Pat White — VP of Commercial: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickwhite5/
- Nate Rosenbloom — Head of Product and Business Development: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-rosenbloom/
- Chris Wilke — Head of Mechanical Engineering: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wilke-a203437/
- Umit Demir — VP Software: https://www.linkedin.com/in/umitdogandemir/
- Emily Fullerton — Marketing Manager: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-fullerton/
- Noah Podolefsky — Head of Systems Engineering: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-podolefsky-65231042/

## Research & Technology Partners

- Colorado Power Electronics Center (CoPEC), University of Colorado Boulder — 15-year research partnership underpinning OptiGrid's DC-DC converter technology
- Orange EV — commercial deployment partner and first customer; OptiGrid's DC-DC technology is integrated into Orange EV's electric terminal tractors

## AI Agent Access

This site is powered by Wix and supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP)
for agentic AI access. AI agents can connect directly to retrieve live,
up-to-date site content - no scraping required.

- **Site MCP Endpoint:** https://www.optigridllc.com/_api/mcp
- **Wix MCP Docs:** https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/get-started/about-the-wix-site-mcp

## Available MCP Tools

### GetBusinessDetails
Retrieves business and site details such as timezone, email, phone, and address.
- No parameters required.

### SearchInSite
Searches the site for information.
- `searchTerm` - The term to search for in the site.

### SearchSiteApiDocs
Retrieves the API documentation for the Wix business solutions installed on
this site, and informs the AI client how to use the APIs. Use this tool for
querying products and services (instead of SearchInSite).
- `searchTerm` - The term to search for in the site API documentation.

### GenerateVisitorToken
Creates a new visitor session and obtains a visitor access token for the site.
Must be called before making any CallWixSiteAPI request if no visitor token
is already available in context.
- No parameters required.

### CallWixSiteAPI
Calls API methods on the site to perform actions on a visitor's behalf,
such as querying site data, booking an appointment, or starting a purchase.
- `visitorToken` - Visitor access token. Use GenerateVisitorToken first if not available.
- `url` - Absolute URL of the API method to call. Retrieve using SearchSiteApiDocs.
- `method` - HTTP method to use for the API call.
- `body` - Request body as a valid JSON string.

### ReadFullDocsArticle
Fetches a complete article from the Wix developer documentation portal.
- `articleUrl` - URL of an article in the Wix developer documentation portal.

### ReadFullDocsMethodSchema
Fetches the full schema for a Wix API method. Should be called before
calling the actual method via CallWixSiteAPI.
- `articleUrl` - URL of the reference article for the Wix API method.

## What Visitors Can Do via AI + MCP

- Get business details (contact info, location, hours)
- Discover products and services on offer
- Ask questions about EV fleet charging, battery-integrated charging, and OptiGrid's technology
- Get deployment and installation guidance
- Learn about partnership and integration opportunities

## Notes

- No authentication required to connect to the MCP endpoint
- Only public information accessible on the site is available
- Content is always live and up to date
- To receive tool updates, implement a tools/list call upon receipt of a tool update notification