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Critical Loop Unlocks Flexible Interconnection for California Industry With First Power Controller to Achieve CSIP 2030.5 Certification and UL 3141 Listing

Business Wire•29/09/2026•09:00 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Cygnus achieves CSIP 2030.5 certification and PG&E interoperability testing
  • ➤Cygnus becomes first power controller holding CSIP 2030.5 and UL 3141
  • ➤PG&E Flex Connect supports five operational sites and 85-plus pipeline projects
  • ➤Critical Loop onboards California commercial and industrial customers for faster energization

Expert Statements

Bala Ramamurthy, Co-founder and CEO of Critical Loop

“Businesses shouldn’t have to choose where they operate based on power availability.”

Bala Ramamurthy, Co-founder and CEO of Critical Loop

“Cygnus was built to help customers and utilities maximize existing grid capacity without waiting years for grid upgrades.”

Bala Ramamurthy, Co-founder and CEO of Critical Loop

“Securing CSIP 2030.5 certification and successful interoperability testing with PG&E alongside our UL 3141 listing demonstrates that flexible interconnection is ready for larger commercial and industrial facilities.”

Alex Portilla, Director, Clean Energy Technology Platforms at PG&E

“Flex Connect is helping customers connect to the grid faster by making better use of capacity that’s already available today.”

Alex Portilla, Director, Clean Energy Technology Platforms at PG&E

“Our goal is to enable customers to bring their own solutions while giving us the visibility and reliability needed to operate the grid safely.”

Alex Portilla, Director, Clean Energy Technology Platforms at PG&E

“Critical Loop’s successful interoperability testing demonstrates how innovative technologies can help expand flexible interconnection beyond EV charging into a broader range of commercial and industrial applications, supporting California’s growing demand for electricity without waiting for traditional infrastructure upgrades.”

Critical Loop Unlocks Flexible Interconnection for California Industry With First Power Controller to Achieve CSIP 2030.5 Certification and UL 3141 Listing

Successful PG&E interoperability testing clears path for commercial and industrial facilities to connect to the grid avoiding years-long wait

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