PowerBox Technology joins POETS at Research Park

PowerBox Technology is officially a member of The Center for Power Optimization of Electro-Thermal Systems (POETS) at Research Park. The POETS facility will enable PowerBox to optimize factory operations and drive renewable energy system innovation.

PowerBox Technology utilizes simulation software to provide cutting-edge power and energy modeling services, working to minimize renewable energy costs and maximize energy security. PowerBox was founded by University of Illinois alumnus Oscar Azofeifa, who currently serves as the company’s CEO.

“Joining forces with top-tier corporations and government institutions, we aim to accelerate the commercialization of our cutting-edge technologies while contributing to groundbreaking research,” said Azofeifa.

Industry and Innoation Director at POETS Owen Doyle welcomed PowerBox to the team in a recent LinkedIn post, saying that PowerBox’s “work is a great addition to [their] center.”

POETS is an initiative of the Grainger College of Enginnering at the University of Illinois and is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Its ambitious approach to improving the power density of next-generation electro-thermal systems involves integrating traditionally separate research efforts in mechanical, electrical, and materials engineering across different technical domains.

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