Yottar wants to help energy users find capacity on the electrical grid

Yottar is a startup addressing the growing strain on electrical grids caused by surging demand from AI, electric vehicles, and data centers. Unlike competitors that try to identify unused capacity by disputing utility claims, Yottar creates detailed, location-specific maps of grid capacity to help medium-sized electricity users—typically projects requiring 1 to 5 megawatts—find available power. This approach aids companies in efficiently selecting sites for new energy-intensive infrastructure, a process that would otherwise be too time-consuming to do manually. Notable customers include Tesla and the U.K.’s National Health Service. The company sources much of its data directly from distribution networks, which regulators mandate to share information, and supplements this with licensed private data and anonymized customer connection records. Yottar recently raised $1 million in pre-seed funding and is launching a feature to quickly identify locations suitable for grid upgrades or new equipment. Currently operating in the U.K., Yottar plans to expand internationally, recognizing that grid