Switched Source has announced plans to expand its domestic manufacturing capabilities with a new 20,000-square-foot facility in the Chicagoland area. The company, which specializes in power flow control technology, invested in this expansion to increase its production capacity by 150% and deliver at least 50 units of its Phase-EQ technology per year. The Phase-EQ technology helps utilities balance power flow dynamically across distribution circuits, offering an efficient, cost-effective alternative to traditional grid upgrades. With production already underway, the new facility will support investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, and municipal utilities in modernizing their distribution networks and addressing the growing demands of electrification. 

What people are saying 

In a recent quote, Charles Murray, CEO and Co-Founder of Switched Source, said, “Much like a three-lane highway with uneven traffic, today’s grid struggles with bottlenecks that limit capacity and slow energy delivery. Utilities need solutions that can optimize existing infrastructure now, not years from now. The Phase-EQ acts as an intelligent traffic system for electricity, dynamically directing power to where it’s needed most. With our new facility online, we’re scaling production to ensure utilities can deploy these solutions at the pace electrification demands, improving resilience and reliability without costly buildouts." 

Lane Nelson, CFO and Co-Founder of Switched Source, added, "Grid investments are high-stakes decisions, and utilities need options that maximize flexibility while minimizing ongoing cost and risk. Expanding our manufacturing capacity ensures utilities don’t have to wait years for solutions. The Phase-EQ provides a cost-effective alternative that integrates seamlessly into existing infrastructure, helping utilities unlock capacity to strengthen reliability and adapt to evolving grid challenges." 

Manufacturers investing in Illinois 

S&C opens new Illinois plant to manufacture grid-resilience technologies
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Invenergy begins construction on $30 million clean energy training and manufacturing facility in Illinois 
The new 135,000-square-foot plant will feature a machine shop, central warehouse, training center and learning lab.

NanoGraf opens new manufacturing, R&D facility in Illinois to help develop stronger batteries
The advanced battery material company’s new 67,850-square-foot plant features manufacturing space, laboratories, inventory, and office space.

Investing in American manufacturing in 2025 

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