The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved Swell Energy’s $25 million contract with Hawaiian Electric for grid services through a virtual power plant (VPP). Swell will deploy behind-the-meter solar-powered home batteries to approximately 6,000 residential customers to create a comprehensive VPP on Oahu, Maui and Hawaii islands. The Hawaii program will deliver more than…
Vanadium flow battery to be installed at Native American-run fire station in Southern California
GRID Alternatives will soon install a vanadium flow battery (VFB) supplied by Invinity Energy Systems at a fire station run by the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians in Southern California. The 500-kWh battery is part of a $1.7 million project including 500 kW of on-site solar that will ensure uninterrupted power and significantly improve energy…
Electriq releases second generation of PowerPod LFP battery
Electriq Power has launched its newest lithium-iron phosphate battery for the residential market: PowerPod 2. Notable product enhancements of the PowerPod 2 include: More power: 11.4 kW of DC solar input (AC-coupled available in early 2021) Improved power output: 7.6 kW continuous and 9.1 kW peak for 60 seconds 96% round-trip efficiency Outdoor-rated battery (NEMA…
Electriq PowerPod battery receives demand response certification
Electriq Power’s PowerPod residential battery system has received a Certificate of System Conformance from the OpenADR Alliance. The standard for automated demand response, OpenADR 2.0b certification will enhance PowerPod capabilities, enabling Electriq Power to integrate with energy aggregators and participate in today’s dynamic energy marketplace. Open Automated Demand Response (OpenADR) is an open and interoperable…
Lumin partners with Storz Power on home-responsive battery system
Storz Power, an energy storage provider for residential and commercial markets with an emphasis on smart automation technologies, has created a strategic alliance with energy management platform Lumin. The pairing enhances Storz Power’s AI+Smart Access by providing grid-responsive load shedding technology, automating off-grid backup operation. “We want to better forecast energy provision based on available…
Aurora Solar now allows installers to customize battery backup systems in proposals
Aurora Solar has released a range of tools for solar professionals to size a battery backup system and make recommendations based on the homeowner’s backup need. With Aurora Solar’s storage feature release, solar installers will have the capability to customize a battery backup system using their customer’s actual energy consumption data and accounting for the…
Board-to-board battery connectors for high operating temperatures
AVX Corp. has extended its well-proven range of board-to-board battery connectors with the addition of the new 9155-250 Series, which — like the rest of the 9155 family — delivers high-reliability electrical and mechanical connectivity in harsh, high-temperature medical, industrial, networking, and consumer electronics applications for up to 5,000 mating cycles. The new 9155-250 Series […]
Electriq releases LFP battery for residential backup
Electriq Power has added the PowerPod LFP to its family of PowerPod residential battery systems. The new edition features Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LiFePO4) cells, allowing for longer battery cycle life, increased reliability and enhanced safety. Combined with AC and DC inverters and Electriq’s signature home energy management technology, the PowerPod LFP is ideal for secure residential backup…