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A123 to double Li-ion output as it forecasts 50% growth

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 10:25 -- Paul Crompton
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North American lithium-ion firm A123 Systems is set to double its global manufacturing capacity to 1.5 GWh to meet demand.

An additional $200+million of investment is planned over the next three years, with further investments anticipated as target markets develop.

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Toshiba to supply Li-ion batteries for Japan’s biggest BESS

Wed, 06/10/2015 - 09:38 -- Paul Crompton
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Japan’s Toshiba Corporation is to supply lithium-ion batteries for the country’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS).

The company’s batteries will be used in the 40MW-40MWh BESS, which aims to stabalise Japan’s grid using energy from renewable sources.

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Tesla and Gaelectric to create 1MW project in Ireland

Wed, 06/10/2015 - 09:37 -- Paul Crompton
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Fresh from the launch of its domestic lithium-ion energy storage system Tesla is set to pilot the technology in a 1MW application.

Energy storage company Gaelectric and Tesla plan to use Tesla Energy’s batteries for the utility-scale project in Ireland.

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SAFT technology to power France’s biggest battery storage system

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 10:39 -- Paul Crompton
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France’s largest battery storage system will use lithium-ion batteries to integrate renewable power generation on the grid.

Battery manufacturer Saft is supplying its Intensium® Max 2MW/1.3 MWh battery system to the Venteea project, which was officially launched on June 5.

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Electrovaya secures Chinese separator order

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 10:37 -- Paul Crompton
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Canadian firm Electrovaya has secured a deal to supply a Chinese battery manufacturer with its lithium-ion separator technology.

The Chinese lithium-ion battery company qualified after intense testing of Separion in its electric vehicle program. The deal is expected to be worth around CAD$1 million (US$800,000).

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Company milestone for Li-ion supplier Enerdel

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 10:15 -- Paul Crompton
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EnerDel has landed its largest single North American contract to date to supply advanced lithium-ion battery packs to a transport company.

The $19 million, multi-year deal comes after the company’s low-profile Vigor+ pack received full approval for use in diesel-hybrid buses.

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Fourth airline bans Li-ion shipments

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 10:14 -- Paul Crompton
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Philippine Airlines (PAL) has joined a growing number of airlines to no longer accepting lithium-ion batteries as cargo.

The airline is the fourth international company this year to impose the ban on battery shipments due to potential fire hazards.

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Li-ion powered ESS set to double utility’s Ohio capabilities

Thu, 06/04/2015 - 10:42 -- Paul Crompton
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LG Chem is to supply lithium-ion batteries for a 2MW energy storage system aimed at increasing Ohio’s grid reliability and stability.

The storage project will help regulate electric grid frequency for PJM, the transmission organisation that powers the eastern side of the U.S.

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Saft Li-ion batteries to replace Pb-A in military applications

Tue, 06/02/2015 - 10:30 -- Paul Crompton
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French battery manufacturer Saft has launched a lithium-ion battery designed as a drop-in replacement for lead-acid in military vehicles.

The 26V, 60Ah Xcelion 6T™ battery weighs 20.7kg and can be discharged from -40 to +60 degrees centigrade.

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Chinese energy storage on show

Fri, 05/29/2015 - 11:14 -- Paul Crompton
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Sacred Sun Power, one of the leading lights in Chinese Energy Storage Systems, is set to display a full range of lead-acid and lithium-ion battery systems.

The systems will be available for both the domestic and smart grid power markets.

Meet them and see the range at Inter Solar Europe show in Munich on stand B1.291 from June 9.

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