About Latimer Controls
Latimer Controls was founded on the belief that persistent innovation drives new solutions to difficult problems. Our name honors the pioneering inventor Lewis Latimer, whose creation of the carbon filament revolutionized Edison's lightbulb, turning it from a scientific marvel into a ubiquitous, scalable product that transformed daily life. At Latimer Controls, we aim to bring the same transformative impact to solar energy on the power grid. To learn more about Lewis Latimer, please visit lewislatimerhouse.org.
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Born out of graduate research conducted from 2019 to 2022 at CU Boulder and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Latimer Controls has evolved into a leader in developing cutting-edge control systems for renewable energy.
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With a foundation in research and a mission to optimize solar energy flexibility and reliability, Latimer Controls is dedicated to accelerating the transition to a sustainable energy future.
Meet the team

Simon Julien
Cofounder, CEO & AI/ML Engineer
Expert in power systems, energy markets, and renewable integration from NREL research.

Zachary Jacobs
Cofounder, Business Development
Bridging Latimer's technology and market strategy, and driving growth and product fit.

Tristan Liu
Cofounder, Project Manager
Specializes in engineering, sales, and deploying controls for diverse partner needs.
