Francois Byrne

CEO Hybrid Power Solutions

  • Toronto ON

Hybrid Power Solutions was founded in 2015 in response to a pressing need for safer, cleaner and more effective portable electric systems

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Clean, Silent Energy Whenever You Need It

Sitting on the dock on a quiet evening, it’s easy to take electricity for granted. It’s silent, odourless, and always available… until the power goes out. Francois Byrne is an engineer who has spent years developing power backup and replacement systems that work silently and with no fumes, supplying power when the hydro grid goes down, and even replacing that grid entirely with a solaror wind-powered battery system. He is the owner of Hybrid Power Solutions. “We’re a Canadian manufacturer, specializing in attractive, easy-to-use power systems that work seamlessly and supply as much power as our customers need, no matter where they are,” says Francois. That might mean powering tools and equipment on a construction site or a mine located far from the electrical grid, or a military site or a film shoot where the noise of generators is unacceptable. And it can mean powering a bunkie that’s beyond reach of hydro lines, or providing silent backup power for homes and cottages. Power Tower For whole-home power supplies, Francois recommends the Power Tower. “Our Power Tower is a scalable system that’s incredibly easy to use,” says Francois. “There’s no maintenance, no fuel to buy. You simply wire it in to your home and forget about it.” Solar panels allow the Tower to supply power regardless of whether the electrical grid is operating. “It’s a great way to help offset the cost of hydro or get completely off the grid,” Francois explains, adding that wind turbines can also feed in to the Power Tower. “And when the power grid goes down because of a storm or some other reason, the system just keeps on supplying energy.” “It’s a power backup system that actually pays for itself over time.” Whole home or portable options The Power Tower is capable of offering 6,000 watts of continuous power and up to 18,000 watts of surge power at 120and 240-volts, plenty of power to make true off-grid living a reality. As many as 15 lithium-ion batteries can be connected to the wall-mounted control unit. “We work directly with our customers to help them find the best power solution for their situation,” says Francois. Hybrid Power Solutions also offers smaller, more portable units that are suitable for boats and trailers and RVs, as well as smaller cabins and bunkies. “You still want power when you’re at the lake or in the woods, but you want it to be silent,” says Francois. “That’s what we supply. No fumes, no noise, no fuss – just clean, reliable electricity wherever you need it to be.” Originally published in Muskoka Life Magazine.

Francois Byrne

Biography

Hybrid Power Solutions was founded in 2015 in response to a pressing need for safer, cleaner and more effective portable electric systems. Today, Hybrid Power Solutions produces patent pending portable battery systems and customized energy solutions for a variety of industrial markets, including the mining, construction, railway, marine and military sectors. Our products are quieter, safer and more efficient than any other option currently on the market.

Built on a commitment to create and provide renewable, reusable green technology innovations, we are the go-to provider for battery solutions within Canada. Our vision is to contribute to the long-term technical improvement and advancement of power technology in a variety of industrial sectors, while also improving the overall ROI for end users.

Industry Expertise

Renewables and Environmental
Mining and Metals
Manufacturing
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Defense
Construction - Residential
Business Supplies/Equipment
Boating
Construction - Commercial
Consumer Electronics
Electrical Engineering
Hardware (not computer)
Military
Railroads

Areas of Expertise

Battery Systems Engineering
portable power
battery banks
generators
off grid batteries
off grid
Portable Electric Systems
Power Solutions
Power Packs
Solar Power
off grid solar
Green Energy
solar generator
off grid system
Battery

Accomplishments

Releve TO Finalist

2018

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

2017

Peel Startup of the Year

2017

Education

ACUniversity

M.B.A.

Business Administration and Management, General

2015

Carleton University

B.Eng.

Sustainable Renewable Energy Engineering

2013

Media Appearances

Interview: Francois Byrne of Hybrid Power Solutions

Evolution Green Works  online

2021-05-20

Our CEO Francois Byrne sat down with Evolution Greenworks to chat all things batteries.

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Hybrid Power Solutions Inc wins Toronto stop of the Canadian Export Challenge Pitch Competition and moves onto National Competition

Startup Canada  online

2018-09-17

“When your team has invested heart and soul into a product and brand they believe in, a win like this helps to validate our path and motivates us to keep pushing the boundaries of innovation,” said Francois Byrne, Project Director of Hybrid Power Solutions Inc. “Startups face an uphill battle when trying to market themselves, and events like these help support startups by promoting their success on a national level while preparing them for global exposure.

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Young Entrepreneur Of The Year: Francois Renaud Byrne

Canadian Business  online

2017-02-09

Renaud-Byrne took a leap of faith and moved back in with his parents to start up Hybrid Power Solutions in 2015. He had the idea to provide industry-grade, smart battery systems after creating the power generation system for a Formula Hybrid race car while he was at Carleton University. The gasoline-andelectric-powered vehicle won Carleton a prestigious collegiate competition.

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Patents

Battery Pack And Method Of Operation Therefor

20180097376

A battery pack and methods of operating the same are provided. The battery pack includes a battery, at least one sensor configured to read battery operation data, an external connection port, and a battery management system. The battery management system is coupled to the external and stores machine-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the battery management system to communicate battery operation data collected from the battery to an external load.

Method Of Powering High Frequency Tool And High Frequency Power Pack Therefore

20170187291

The method of electrically powering a high frequency tool with a battery pack having a DC electrical output can include stepping up the battery pack DC electrical output to a high voltage DC output of above 200V; converting the high voltage DC output to 3 phase alternating current; and powering the high frequency tool using the 3 phase alternating current.