NEC Energy Solutions has launched a highly scalable storage solution that allows powering base stations and small cells by solar or wind energy or by hybrid renewable and diesel generators. It features the NEC Energy Solutions ALM 12V35 product line of 12-Volt, 35 Amp-hour lithium-ion batteries that can be combined in 12V, 24V, 36V, or…
A second life for electric-drive vehicle batteries
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is looking to give batteries from electric drive vehicles (EV) a “second life.” Possible secondary uses for lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries include residential and commercial electric-power management, power-grid stabilization to help provide reliable electricity to users, and renewable energy system firming—which in this case involves using batteries to make…
Most powerful industrial lithium-ion battery has wind apps
A Canadian company says its transforming renewable-energy, transportation, and marine industries with its release of an advanced lithium-ion battery that can store and distribute energy in megawatt sizes and has the capacity to output sustained power comparable to diesel engines in hybrid and full-electric vessels and vehicles. Current hybrid designs in the marine industry, being…
Lithium battery could store wind generated power
Toshiba International Corp. says it has established a U.S.-based sales and support for its recent Super Charge Ion Battery, SCiB. This nano-based lithium technology is noteworthy for a rapid-charging capability of 90% in less than 5 min., according to the company, a life of more than 10 years even at a rapid charge rates, and…
Lithium batteries for renewable-energy backup
Stationary batteries provide electrical power to systems during power outages. They are used in equipment dedicated to stabilizing voltages by eliminating irregularities in systems that generate electrical power. The batteries can hold large loads temporarily as utility power switches from one generation source to another. Lithium-iron magnesium-phosphate batteries, from Valence Energy Storage Solutions, Austin, Texas,…