A123 Energy Solutions has announced the commissioning of a 2.8 MWh Grid Storage Solution for IHI Corporation, one of the largest industrial equipment manufacturers in Japan. The 1 MW, 2.8 MWh containerized Long Duration store is connected to the IHI factory located in Soma, Japan and helps the facility manage its peak energy consumption, reducing…
A123 Energy Solutions wins 2.8 MWh grid storage contract
A123 Energy Solutions, a provider of advanced energy storage systems for utility grid and commercial applications, says it will supply, install, and commission a 1 MW, 2.8 MWh GSS to IHI Corporation. IHI Corporation is one of the largest industrial equipment manufacturers in Japan and makes products for a diverse set of markets including aerospace,…
There’s more to power storage than a battery
Utilities continue working on better ways to stabilize the grid because the power they sell may come from several sources. One advantage to using a large battery is that it provides ramp-rate control, a way to smooth the addition or removal of power onto or from the grid. One such battery sits on a mountain…
China tries lithium battery for frequency regulations
A developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate lithium iron phosphate batteries and systems, says it will supply a 2MW grid energy storage to Ray Power Systems Co. Ltd., a Chinese company focused on developing the frequency regulation market and relevant technologies. “The project in China is to validate the technical capabilities and benefits of energy…
Battery company expands portfolio for grid storage
A developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate lithium iron phosphate batteries and systems, announced the expansion of its portfolio of Grid Storage Equipment (GSS). A123 System’s GSS product line now includes high-rate and long-duration systems ranging from kilowatt-scale to hundreds of MWs, letting users deploy a complete, turnkey storage solution that meets their specific power…
Utility-scale battery test slated by Southern California Edison
Southern California Edison (SCE) has agreed with the DOE to conduct a “comprehensive” demonstration of a lithium-ion battery storage system linking up with wind turbines. The utility will set up the demonstration in the Tehachapi region of Southern California, with the hope that the technology could help integrate more wind generation into the grid. SCE…