Cicero MGT Releases Independent Report on Torus Technology

Cicero MGT, an independent research and advisory firm, has published a 122-page report analyzing Torus modular power plants and their role in modernizing America’s power infrastructure.

For more than two decades, Cicero has advised organizations navigating disruption in critical industries. Now as part of MGT, the firm brings more than 50 years of combined research and advisory experience with over 30,000 client engagements worldwide. This new study reflects Cicero MGT’s independent assessment of the U.S. grid, its challenges, and the role Torus can play in strengthening resilience, affordability, and security. 

The report highlights the urgent state of U.S. energy infrastructure. With electricity demand rising from AI, data centers, and electrification, the grid faces mounting reliability and cybersecurity risks. Power quality disruptions already cost the U.S. economy hundreds of billions of dollars  annually, and new peak loads are projected to grow by more than 150 gigawatts this decade.

This study from Cicero MGT gives people a clear, independent view of what Torus is building and why it matters,” — Nate Walkingshaw, CEO and co-founder of Torus

• Grid Reliability
  Inertia delivered by flywheels provides real-time grid stabilization as demand for energy grows. Torus has partnered with PacifiCorp on more than 500 MW of demand-response capacity, one of the largest inertial storage commitments ever made with a regulated U.S. utility.
• Technology Integration
  Torus’ hybrid system combines the power and durability of flywheels with the long-duration capacity of batteries, delivering energy in milliseconds while extending battery life.
• Deployment Models
  Modular power plants can be deployed in months rather than years within sub-transmission and distribution, providing faster relief than large-scale main transmission projects.
• Energy Security
  Domestic manufacturing, a U.S.-based supply chain, and integrated cybersecurity across hardware and software address both resilience and national security concerns.
• Customer Impact
  Torus systems significantly cut energy costs while providing four hours of seamless backup power. By smoothing large motors and preventing costly production interruptions, the system delivered significant operational savings and improved resilience beyond what traditional batteries or generators could offer. The report covers our work with utilities and with customers across many different industries, including data centers, airports, manufacturers, resorts, and schools.

We live at the intersection of innovation and impact — helping leaders drive measurable change and adapt with confidence to the rapid shifts in technology and society,” — Michael Jenson, Principal, AI Practice Lead at Cicero MGT.

“This study from Cicero MGT gives people a clear, independent view of what Torus is building and why it matters,” said Nate Walkingshaw, CEO and co-founder of Torus. “The challenges facing the grid are real, and we need solutions that can be deployed quickly, run reliably, and last. Our modular power plants do exactly that, delivering the inertia the grid needs to stay steady and protecting the sensitive equipment our customers rely on every day.”

“We live at the intersection of innovation and impact — helping leaders drive measurable change and adapt with confidence to the rapid shifts in technology and society,” said Michael Jenson, Principal, AI Practice Lead at Cicero MGT.

Download the full report, The Grid Reimagined: How Torus is Powering the Future of Energy.

About Torus
Torus is building America’s next generation of power infrastructure. Its modular power plants combine flywheels and batteries to provide the same stabilizing services as conventional power plants without combustion or chemicals. By delivering inertia, Torus technology keeps the grid reliable and protects sensitive equipment for utilities, data centers, and industrial and commercial customers. Torus has partnered with PacifiCorp on more than 500 MW of demand-response capacity and is scaling domestic manufacturing with its new GigaOne facility in Salt Lake City. TIME magazine named the Torus Spin one of the Best Inventions of 2024, and the company won a 2025 R&D 100 Award for innovation. Learn more at torus.co.

Cicero, now part of MGT, is a global research and advisory firm with more than 50 years of combined experience helping organizations navigate disruption and growth. With a team of over 1,200 professionals and more than 30,000 client engagements across six continents, Cicero MGT provides strategy, technology, and advisory solutions that address mission-critical challenges. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for its growth and impact, Cicero MGT serves as a trusted partner to leaders in government, business, and industry worldwide. Learn more at mgtconsulting.com.

Media Contacts:
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Cicero MGT: info@cicerogroup.com