EnerSys, a developer of stored energy solutions for industrial applications, recently launched the initial phase of its enhanced corporate global website enersys.com. The first phase of the website, focusing on the North American markets, is completely redesigned and includes detailed information on EnerSys products, applications, technologies, and services. Featuring expanded search functionality for a simplified…

The wind industry can look forward to a sort of battle of the batteries thanks to competition, falling costs, and recent regulations. Paul Dvorak, Editor One knock against renewable energy is that its variable delivery makes it more difficult for those responsible for transmission to keep the grid stable. The conventional and costly solution has…

Energy storage company EnerSys, has celebrated its 125-year anniversary in the industrial battery business in North America. From its beginning in 1888, EnerSys has evolved to become the largest industrial battery manufacturer in the world, operating manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facilities worldwide for customers in more than 100 countries while exceeding $2.3 billion in sales…

Recent airline problems with Li-ion batteries have some asking: Are we expecting too much from this chemistry? Traditional battery manufacturers are answering with: Maybe. The topic of energy storage is important to the wind industry because a sufficiently sized battery can stabilize the grid with controlled ramp rates. One tested power storage system comes from…

Touchscreen HMIs ready for advanced data collection Software developer Maple Systems offers three new human machine interfaces (HMIs) models with thin film transistor touchscreen displays designed for efficient graphic animation and heavy data processing. Housed in a corrosion-resistant aluminum case, the HMIs connect to PLCs, drives, and motion controllers through two serial ports, a USB…