Von links: Øystein Kjæreng (CEO), Kilian Hoffmann (CCO), Kent Thoresen (CTO) und Mathias Ressel (CFO) sind die Geschäftsführer des frisch gegründeten Joint Ventures TESVOLT OCEAN. (Quelle: TESVOLT OCEAN)

TESVOLT MARITIME SPIN-OFF PRESENTS MILESTONE FOR CLEAN SHIPPING

PRESS RELEASE – Lutherstadt Wittenberg/Germany, 10.9.2024

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Lutherstadt Wittenberg/Germany, 10.9.2024 – TESVOLT has announced a new joint venture, TESVOLT OCEAN. The TESVOLT Maritime Solutions division merged with Ocean Batteries from Norway last week. The innovation and market leader TESVOLT is focused on commercial and industrial energy storage solutions in Germany and Europe. Its new joint venture has developed a battery system that will enable significantly more ships in the maritime and inland shipping sector to be equipped with clean e-drives for the first time. Space in ships was often too tight for the compact battery storage systems available on the market, until now. The new “Kaptein Series” power storage system has the advantage that the battery modules can be installed individually anywhere in the ship – even on the floor. Due to its disruptive technology, the new power storage solution also features the highest energy density, the lightest weight, and the fastest charging capability on the market. This makes clean e-drives for shipping easier to implement as well as more cost-efficient.

Press photos: https://www.tesvolt.com/en/press/tesvolt-maritime-spin-off-presents-milestone-for-clean-shipping.html

Two maritime industry experts join forces

TESVOLT Maritime Solutions has supplied battery storage systems since 2018, primarily for workboats, deep-sea applications, and aquaculture, but also for pleasure craft and the yachting industry. TESVOLT Maritime Solutions has already equipped 160 ships with environmentally friendly battery propulsion systems, including the award-winning “E-Spatz,” a working vessel of the German Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration. Ocean Batteries has been offering modular, safe, and powerful battery solutions since 2019. TESVOLT holds a 51% stake in the joint venture TESVOLT OCEAN. TESVOLT OCEAN presented its new “Kaptein” battery storage system at SMM, the world’s leading maritime industry trade fair, last week in Hamburg.

Longest range and fastest charging

“We’re entering the market with a best-in-class storage system, offering a technological solution for the biggest pain points of ship owners, system integrators, and shipyards,” explained Kent Thoresen, CTO of TESVOLT OCEAN. “The range of ships with electric propulsion, for instance, is still a problem for many owners. Ship spaces are often cramped, so not enough battery modules can be accommodated to achieve the desired range. At 246 Wh per liter, our new Kaptein system has the highest energy density on the market to date, meaning despite its high capacity it takes up very little space.”

Most batteries approved for use in shipping did not even have a continuous C-rate of 2 C. At 4 C, the “Kaptein” storage system offers the highest continuous C-rate available in the maritime industry to date. This means significantly shorter charging times for ship owners.

Light, safe, and individually installable

The new storage system also scores highly in terms of weight. At just 4.83 kg per kWh of storage capacity, it will be the lightest battery system for shipping on the market; batteries currently available on the market weigh at least 7 kg per kWh. A unique fire suppression system ensures maximum safety.

“We spent three years speaking intensively with customers in six focus groups about what they need. That’s why Kaptein fits their needs so well. It solves real problems in e-propulsion for ships,” added Kilian Hoffmann, CCO at TESVOLT OCEAN. “We’ve already had a huge number of inquiries about the new battery system.”

Support right from the start

“Every customer has different goals. That’s why we always tailor our battery system precisely to the individual customer. Kaptein is not an off-the-shelf product. But due to its special cell-to-module design, it’s exceptionally cost-efficient compared to the rest of the market,” said Øystein Kjæreng, CEO von TESVOLT OCEAN. “We’re a one-stop shop, offering planning, installation, and commissioning as well as monitoring, maintenance, and recycling. We want to make a significant contribution with this new product toward accelerating the equipping of shipping with clean e-drives — as simply and cost-effectively as possible.”

About TESVOLT OCEAN

TESVOLT OCEAN is a joint venture between the two maritime industry experts, TESVOLT Maritime Solutions from Germany and Ocean Batteries from Norway. Based in Lübeck, Germany, the company develops high-performance battery storage solutions that are specially designed for the demanding conditions at sea. With its innovative products and solid services, TESVOLT OCEAN is setting new standards in Europe’s maritime energy supply. . www.tesvolt-ocean.com

Press contact

Ingo Valldorf
Corporate & Financial Communications
Phone: +49 3491 8797-234
E-Mail: ingo.valldorf@tesvolt.com


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Smarter E: Tesvolt presents new outdoor battery storage system for commercial use

PRESS RELEASE – Lutherstadt Wittenberg, 24.04.2024

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Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany, 24 April 2024 – Tesvolt will be presenting its new TPS HV 80 E outdoor storage system container at the “The smarter E” trade fair in Munich. Optimised for continuous use in commerce and industry, the system can be used for multiple applications simultaneously. The system comes pre-assembled and once on site, the container only needs to be loaded with battery modules and connected. With an above-average lifespan of up to 30 years, the new container storage system comes with a capacity guarantee of 10 years. For the market launch, Tesvolt is offering a 10% discount on purchases of the new storage system until 30 June 2024.

Press images: https://www.tesvolt.com/en/press/smarter-e-tesvolt-presents-new-outdoor-battery-storage-system-for-commercial-use.html

Competitive advantage: significant reduction in installation work

“One genuine competitive advantage of our new outdoor storage system is that it comes completely prewired. On site, all the installer needs to do is build the foundations, insert the modules and connect the storage system, so the installation work is significantly reduced,” explains Simon Schandert, CTO and co-founder of Tesvolt. “This also prevents potential errors during installation and allows specialist partners to plan their time better.”

Storage systems for all applications – even simultaneously

“For many customers, it’s important that their storage system also work for future business models. With the TPS HV 80 E, they’re equipped for the future because they can use the system not only for peak shaving and self-consumption optimisation but also for more specialist requirements, such as control of charging stations and zero feed-in – and they can run various applications in parallel,” says Schandert.

The TPS HV 80 E is also suitable for ancillary services and arbitrage trading. This means that the storage system can be charged up from the utility grid at a cheap rate and discharged later when energy is expensive. “Prediction-based charging is sure to be of particular interest to customers with their own photovoltaic systems or dynamic electricity tariffs,” adds the Tesvolt founder.

Exceptionally efficient

Technologically, the new storage container is part of the proven E series, which Tesvolt launched a year ago. Like the rest of the E series, the TPS HV 80 E includes advanced Tesvolt battery modules – 22 cells of the latest-generation Samsung SDI for extra safety. The high energy density of the battery cells makes these storage systems exceptionally economical and space-saving, with a compact casing that measures 10 or 20 feet in length and a storage capacity ranging from 80 kWh to 1,280 kWh.

The TPS HV 80 E storage system also has a fully modular design – from the battery modules to the container – which makes it especially versatile. Customers can choose between two different energy management systems, while the Sunny Tripower Storage X three-phase battery inverter from SMA ensures super fast reaction and control times and a broad usable DC voltage range. The integrated air conditioning provides cooling or heating – depending on the weather – to ensure optimum performance.

Complete support for installation partners

Tesvolt offers its installation partners a full range of digital services – from storage configuration and ordering to commissioning and after-sales support. Partners can receive training on the system and configuration, as well as support with commissioning. Tesvolt also offers a hotline for personal consultation.

Tesvolt will be presenting the new container storage system at booth 110 in hall B2 from 19 to 21 June 2024.

 

About Tesvolt

Tesvolt AG is one of the innovation and market leaders for commercial and industrial energy storage system solutions in Germany and Europe. Tesvolt products enable companies to end their energy dependency and play a part in the energy transition. The agile company produces intelligent lithium storage systems with power ratings from 10 kilowatt hours through to multiple megawatt hours – with top quality and TÜV-certified safety. Tesvolt manufactures its commercial storage system solutions in series production at its own carbon-neutral gigafactory in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany, and delivers them worldwide. The company has already received several awards, including the German Entrepreneur Award in the “Rising Stars” category, “Innovator of the Year” from TOP 100 and the smarter E Award in the “Outstanding Projects” category.

www.tesvolt.com/en/

Press contact

Ingo Valldorf
Tesvolt
Corporate & Financial Communications
Telefon: +49 3491 8797-234
E-Mail: ingo.valldorf@tesvolt.com


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Ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the new TESVOLT Gigafactory in Lutherstadt Wittenberg - One of the largest production facilities for stationary battery storage systems in Europe

PRESS RELEASE – Lutherstadt Wittenberg, 09.04.2024

  • Ground-breaking ceremony with high-profile guests, including Dr Reiner Haseloff, Minister President of the state of Saxony-Anhalt and Michael Kellner, Parliamentary State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection
  • Annual production capacity of the new Gigafactory planned at 4 gigawatt hours or 80,000 storage systems
  • Investment volume of 30 million euros for the first construction phase, planned commissioning in 2025
  • Sustainable, CO2-neutral production facility with KfW55 standard through the use of renewable energies //

Lutherstadt Wittenberg, 9 April 2024 – TESVOLT AG, one of the innovation and market leaders for commercial and industrial energy storage solutions in Germany and Europe, yesterday officially started construction of its new gigafactory at its headquarters in Lutherstadt Wittenberg with a ground-breaking ceremony. With a planned annual production capacity of 4 gigawatt hours, TESVOLT will build one of the largest facilities for commercial stationary battery storage systems in Europe. An investment volume of around 30 million euros is planned for the first construction phase, which includes the construction of the production facility and the fully automated high-bay warehouse. The TESVOLT Gigafactory, which will cover an area of almost 6,000 square metres, is scheduled to go into operation in 2025.

Press pictures: https://www.tesvolt.com/en/press/ground-breaking-ceremony-for-the-construction-of-the-new-tesvolt-gigafactory-in-lutherstadt-wittenberg.html

Yesterday’s ground-breaking ceremony was attended by TESVOLT employees and partners as well as renowned guests from the world of politics, including Dr Reiner Haseloff, Minister President of Saxony-Anhalt, Michael Kellner, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection, Christian Tylsch, District Administrator of the Wittenberg district and Torsten Zugehör, Lord Mayor of Lutherstadt Wittenberg. On the industry side, Urban Windelen, Bundesverband Energiespeicher Systeme e.V., and Jörg Ebel, Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft e.V., took part in the symbolic ceremony.

With the new plant, TESVOLT is making another important contribution towards European energy independence and is further expanding its role as a technological pioneer. The new Gigafactory is expected to create more than 400 jobs at TESVOLT.

Dr Reiner Haseloff, Minister President of Saxony-Anhalt, commented: “TESVOLT combines a strong sense of responsibility with immense entrepreneurial innovation. The success story that the company has written in recent years is based on this. Now a new chapter is being added. I am firmly convinced that the Gigafactory will be a showcase project for our entire country.”

Tenfold increase in existing capacity in line with expected market growth

The new production building has two floors and enables highly automated, efficient production of battery storage systems. Overall, production is characterised by a very high degree of digitalisation. Among other things, fully automated robots are integrated into parts of the production process. With the new Gigafactory, TESVOLT will be able to produce up to 80,000 storage systems per year. This corresponds to a tenfold increase in current capacity. This enables TESVOLT to participate in the dynamic market growth for commercial and industrial energy storage solutions. After all, market experts are forecasting average annual growth of over 30% in the European battery storage market alone over the next six years.

Thanks to small wind turbines on the building and a photovoltaic system, TESVOLT will continue to ensure completely CO2-neutral production of its storage products in the future. TESVOLT obtains its heating energy in the new production facility from air heat pumps and heat recovery. Surplus electricity is collected in TESVOLT’s own battery storage systems. The new Gigafactory complies with the KfW55 standard and is being built by Goldbeck as the general contractor.

Daniel Hannemann, Co-Founder and CEO of TESVOLT: “Today’s ground-breaking ceremony marks a milestone for our company. With the new Gigafactory, we will be able to increase our production capacity for TESVOLT storage systems to up to 80,000 storage systems per year. We are thus also setting new international standards. This brings us one step closer to our goal of supplying every corner of the world with affordable, green energy. Because without battery storage, there will be no energy transition.”

Second construction phase planned in the medium term with expansion of R&D activities

In a second construction phase, a research and development centre is also to be built on the TESVOLT site over the next few years, where the company can further develop its innovative battery storage systems. This is intended to secure TESVOLT’s position as a technology pioneer in a dynamically developing market. Attractive offers for employees are to be integrated to promote TESVOLT’s agile way of working. According to current plans, these include a modern training area, lecture theatres and spacious, digitally equipped office space.

 

About Tesvolt

Tesvolt AG is one of the innovation and market leaders for commercial and industrial energy storage system solutions in Germany and Europe. Tesvolt products enable companies to end their energy dependency and play a part in the energy transition. The agile company produces intelligent lithium storage systems with power ratings from 10 kilowatt hours through to multiple megawatt hours – with top quality and TÜV-certified safety. Tesvolt manufactures its commercial storage system solutions in series production at its own carbon-neutral gigafactory in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany, and delivers them worldwide. The company has already received several awards, including the German Entrepreneur Award in the “Rising Stars” category, “Innovator of the Year” from TOP 100 and the smarter E Award in the “Outstanding Projects” category.

www.tesvolt.com/en/

Press contact

Ingo Valldorf
Tesvolt
Corporate & Financial Communications
Telefon: +49 3491 8797-234
E-Mail: ingo.valldorf@tesvolt.com


Schiff liegt im Hafen

First German federal work vessel with pure electric drive

PRESS RELEASE – Lutherstadt Wittenberg, 04.03.2024

E-Spatz with Tesvolt technology wins award //

The Spatz, the tried and tested work vessel of the German Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV), was the first work vessel to be equipped with an electric drive. Tesvolt supplied the battery storage system for this and worked closely with shipping manufacturers to tailor the ship’s electric propulsion system to its needs. Now the “E-Spatz” has been awarded the title “Inland Ship of the Year”. In the coming years, 100 more work vessels in the Spatz fleet are to be equipped with zero-emission engines.

Press images are available here: https://www.tesvolt.com/en/press/e-spatz-is-barge-of-the-year.html

Flagship project for clean waterways and climate protection

“There is no alternative to the electrification of shipping on the path to cleaner waters and reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. Shipping’s potential to meet climate targets is still underestimated. In fact, there are many applications for electric drives in inland navigation,” says Michael Miebach, Business Development Manager Maritime Solutions at Tesvolt. The Hansa editorial team’s “Inland Ship of the Year” award honours not only the technological achievements of the E-Spatz but also the commitment and collaboration of all the companies involved and the WSV in this pioneering project.

To tailor electric ship propulsion to the needs of the E-Spatz, Tesvolt has worked with Kadlec & Brödlin, one of the oldest marine integrators, and with Jastram, a supplier of high-quality rudder propellers. All components for the propulsion system are perfectly coordinated with each other. The electrification of the Spatz was carried out by the Bolle shipyard from Saxony-Anhalt.

One charge is enough for three days

The work vessel with its innovative propulsion system ensures traffic safety on the rivers and canals of the west German canal network. Construction and maintenance work on the waterways is just as much a part of its duties as bearing work. Unlike its diesel-powered predecessor, the E-Spatz is powered solely by two 80 kW (109 hp) electric motors. The batteries have a capacity of 980 kWh. There are seven water-cooled battery modules with a capacity of 10 kWh each arranged in 14 racks. Each of the 98 modules is constantly monitored by the battery management system. This ensures that the temperature, state of charge and health of the built-in cells is always clear. The batteries are charged at night via a shore power cable connection with a maximum output of 125 A located at the rear of the E-Spatz. Depending on the type of work, the E-Spatz can be operated for up to three days on a single battery charge.

Launch of a future-oriented fleet

With more than 600 vessels, WSV is the largest inland shipowner in Germany. The WSV currently operates around 130 vessels of the Spatz class alone, which will be fitted with zero-emission propulsion systems in the future. The first E-Spatz marks the beginning of a new generation of environmentally friendly ships.

Maximum storage capacity in a small space

“A real advantage for our shipping customers is that our energy storage systems are considerably lighter than conventional ones, thanks to their high energy density of 6.5 kg per kWh. This is particularly important for ships, as it allows a higher-capacity battery storage system to be installed. This means that ships have a correspondingly longer range and can cover further distances electrically,” says Kilian Hoffmann, Business Development Manager for Maritime Solutions at Tesvolt. Tesvolt’s DNV-certified battery storage systems are also among the safest on the market thanks to their integrated fire suppression system.

About Tesvolt AG – Maritime Solutions

With its Maritime Solutions division, Tesvolt AG is a leading provider of innovative energy storage solutions for the maritime industry. The company is developing advanced lithium-ion battery systems for a zero-emission future for the shipping industry. Maritime Solutions is an important part of Tesvolt AG, one of the innovation and market leaders for commercial and industrial energy storage solutions in Germany and Europe. The innovative company produces intelligent lithium storage systems with capacities ranging from 10 kWh through to many MWh.

www.tesvolt-maritime.com/en/

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Tesvolt press contact

Ingo Valldorf
Corporate & Financial Communications
Phone: +49 3491 8797 234
Email: ingo.valldorf@tesvolt.com


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At “Eco-Day”Hithium emphasizes sustainability commitments

PRESS RELEASE – Chongqing, China, 12.12.2023:

  • Hithium reveals first small-scale product focused on creating reliable electricity access for people living in energy poverty
  • Company opens new plant to customers, industry partners, investors
  • Event offers preview of manufacturer’s other new technology //

Stationary battery manufacturer Hithium opened its new smart production plant in Chongqing, China, to visitors and employees with a daylong event focused on the company’s sustainability achievements and goals. The key focus was on the ways that Hithium is meeting its commitment to support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, in particular Goal 7. By concentrating innovations on affordability and reducing LCOS, the manufacturer aims at increasing access to energy storage and the role storage plays in the broader transition to renewable energies.

Press picture here: https://hithium.com/en/chongqing-production-plant-opening

In addition to Hithium’s progress toward its broader environmental targets, the event highlighted the efficiency increases and resulting cost decreases of its smart manufacturing developments. These also underscore the company’s sustainability commitment to Goal 7, subsection 3, and its focus on improving energy efficiency. Together with the tour of its facility, Hithium also offered its Eco-Day visitors a preview of the company’s new technology, including the manufacturer’s first small-capacity cell designed specifically to lift people out of energy poverty along with a groundbreaking utility-scale product.

In his Eco-Day presentation of the company’s product roadmap and business strategy, Hithium chairman Jason Wang said: “We’re focused on making the energy transition affordable, to help accelerate the adoption of clean power. Our new technology and our battery production innovations all serve this goal. When we lower LCOS for partners, we can make energy storage more bankable for asset owners. When we lower the cost for end consumers living in energy poverty, they gain more access to more reliable clean power. For Eco-Day, we’re celebrating this progress on the production and the product fronts.”

Sneak peek: World’s first small-capacity cell designed for affordability for off-grid energy consumers

Hithium revealed a new universal 1kWh battery cell, the “Hero EE,” for use in areas where there is no reliable grid and millions of households or small businesses have only few or low-power appliances. Their basic needs can thus be met through a small-scale, affordable energy storage product. The cell can be charged with an extra low current from solar power or a local microgrid and aims to increase access to electricity for people where energy supply is not yet reliable or affordable.

With the new product, Hithium is targeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals on both the fronts, of access to affordable energy and of upgrading technology for countries where many still live in energy poverty.

Breaking out of EV-scale with first truly utility-focused battery product

As part of the company’s Eco-Day celebration, Hithium unveiled the first LFP battery design for long-duration storage of four to eight hours, called “MIC 1130Ah”. The new product, a sample of which will be available in the first quarter of 2024, will represent unprecedented new battery technology for the utility-scale energy storage market, breaking the 1000Ah barrier for the first time.

Shift to highly automated smart manufacturing delivers 25% cost reduction

Playing a central role in Hithium’s production expansion plans, the smart facility at Chongqing achieves a ca. 30% increase in efficiency over typical “Manufacturing 3.0” standards. The plant features a significantly higher level of automation that enables the company to cut the cost of battery production there by a quarter.

About Hithium

Founded in 2019, HiTHIUM is a leading manufacturer of top-quality stationary energy storage products for utility-scale as well as commercial and industrial applications. With four distinct R&D centers and multiple “intelligent” production facilities, HiTHIUM’s innovations include groundbreaking safety improvements to its lithium-ion batteries as well as increases in lifecycle. With many decades of cumulative experience in the field among its founders and senior executives, HiTHIUM leverages its specialization in BESS to deliver partners and customers unique advances in energy storage. The company is based in Xiamen, China, with further locations for production, research, or sales in Shenzhen, Munich, Dubai, and California. HiTHIUM has shipped 17GWh of battery capacity so far.

Press Contact Hithium Europe

Maggie Bell
Sunbeam Communications GmbH
hithium@sunbeam-communications.com


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Battery manufacturer Hithium opens new intelligent production plant

PRESS RELEASE – Chongqing, China, 08.12.2023:

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Stationary energy storage specialist Hithium has launched the first phase of 28GWh in new production capacity, as its facility in Chongqing, China, goes online. The new plant is designed in line with or exceeding intelligent “manufacturing 4.0” standards, including a 26% increase in automated processes over the typical “manufacturing 3.0” production line.

Press picture here: https://hithium.com/en/chongqing-production-plant-opening

Hithium’s automation gains at Chongqing have resulted in an overall efficiency jump of 30%, as well as cost reductions amounting to a quarter of production overhead, delivering a significant lead in manufacturing competitiveness. Built with an investment of $1.8 billion, the site covers 800,000 m2 and is located in the Tongliang high-tech zone. The new capacity aims at helping to meet global demand for what is expected to be 720GW of energy storage by 2030.*

Hithium President Jason Wang said, “Intelligent manufacturing is the key to more efficient and more cost-effective battery production. This new plant points the way to lower LCOS, and with it, an affordable energy transition. We’ve achieved production cost reductions of 25% at our new Chongqing facility — and it’s just the beginning.”

Hithium has invested in developing one of the most advanced production lines in the world, since mass production of battery cells is unusually demanding, given the highly complex manufacturing technologies required. Deviations in production can affect the performance, durability, and even safety of battery cells, with the smallest impurities or irregularities able to damage cells during operation and trigger further defects. Hithium’s production lines thus have thousands of process control points monitored in real time, of which a significant number are directly associated with a certified quality management system.

Automated manufacturing at this level particularly supports the consistency of Hithium products, with the new plant able to provide a battery cell capacity consistency at or under 3Ah. Additionally, for cells from the new facility, the voltage difference is within 3mV, the product discharge consistency is at or under 10mV, and the product process yield is over 95%.

* According to a recent BNEF analysis of the global energy storage market.

About Hithium

Founded in 2019, HiTHIUM is a leading manufacturer of top-quality stationary energy storage products for utility-scale as well as commercial and industrial applications. With four distinct R&D centers and multiple “intelligent” production facilities, HiTHIUM’s innovations include groundbreaking safety improvements to its lithium-ion batteries as well as increases in lifecycle. With many decades of cumulative experience in the field among its founders and senior executives, HiTHIUM leverages its specialization in BESS to deliver partners and customers unique advances in energy storage. The company is based in Xiamen, China, with further locations for production, research, or sales in Shenzhen, Munich, Dubai, and California. HiTHIUM has shipped 17GWh of battery capacity so far.

Press Contact Hithium Europe

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Sunbeam Communications GmbH
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Steca and FernLite optimise monitoring for off-grid inverters

PRESS RELEASE – Memmingen/Germany, 04.12.2023:

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Solar technology companies KATEK and Odyssey Energy Solutions are cooperating on inverter monitoring. Users of Steca Solarix PLI off-grid inverters can deploy Odyssey’s new software solution FernLite to monitor and configure their devices. A new update to the solution also enables mobile service teams to easily monitor decentralised off-grid installations using mobile devices, particularly relevant for photovoltaic systems located in remote regions.

 

Press picture: https://sunbeam-communications.com/en/press-pictures-steca-and-fernlite-optimise-monitoring-for-off-grid-inverters/

Fernlite scales up monitoring and data management

The Steca Solarix PLI by KATEK Memmingen is designed to be an all-in-one solution. It supplies consumers with 230 V AC, charges batteries with an integrated MPPT charge controller, and enables the connection to the power grid — or to a generator, for fully off-grid installations. With its monitoring and even large-scale data management capabilities, the FernLite monitoring solution effectively complements off-grid inverters like the Solarix PLI.

“For comprehensive monitoring, our customers need a website that displays the most common parameters of systems with several inverters,” says Javier Rodriguez, Director of Steca Ibérica, Steca’s Spanish distributor. “With FernLite, they can easily view a flowchart of the entire system and retrieve various consumption graphs, battery charge levels, and other system parameters.”

FernLite also allows users to configure inverters remotely and to choose between different notification options. The system is available in English, Spanish, and French.

“For residential and small commercial systems, we only install Steca Solarix PLI-5000-48 inverters. We’ve installed more than 100 devices so far,”, says Antoine Saliba, General Manager at Energies Sport Santé (ESS), an EPC contractor for renewable energies. “I can monitor all devices that have FernLite from my office. It’s a fantastic tool for installers.”

About KATEK

KATEK Group, headquartered in Munich, is one of the fastest growing electronics companies in Europe and aims to make a decisive contribution to the “electronification of the world.” As an end-to-end service provider for high-value electronics, KATEK offers a range of services covering the entire product lifecycle: from the development of software and hardware, through rapid prototyping of electronic assemblies and production, to subsequent support of the process at the customer’s premises, including logistics, after-sales and service activities.

At locations in Germany, Eastern Europe, North America and Asia, the company’s 3,100 employees produce the megatrends of the future. With its local-to-local approach, KATEK ensures proximity to the customer and at the same time paves the way to the global market.

At its site in Memmingen, Germany, KATEK Memmingen GmbH develops, produces, and distributes high-performance electronics for industry, medicine, domestic and automotive engineering, as well as innovative proprietary products for solar and energy that are known under the name Steca – A KATEK Brand.

KATEK’s CEO & co-founder is Rainer Koppitz, and Dr. Johannes Fues serves as CFO. For more information, please visit https://katek-group.com/

Information about Steca – A KATEK Brand can be found at https://www.steca.com/

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Tesvolt battery storage systems are among the safest in Europe

PRESS RELEASE – Wittenberg, 20.11.2023:

New certificate confirms electrical and functional safety +++ Tesvolt demands stricter safety tests for battery storage systems //

TÜV Rheinland has also taken a close look at the latest battery storage system generation from Tesvolt. The high-voltage storage systems TS HV 30 E, TS HV 50 E and TS HV 80 E passed the safety tests. Tesvolt is one of the few manufacturers on the market that can verify the safety of its energy storage systems for commerce and industry with certification from the independent testing institute. The IEC 62619 certification confirms both the electrical and functional safety of Tesvolt’s products, which are available throughout Europe.

 

Press images: https://www.tesvolt.com/en/press/tesvolt-battery-storage-systems-are-among-the-safest-in-europe.html

Catch-up work is required in the storage system industry

“Unfortunately, product safety testing is not yet a matter of course within the storage system industry. Numerous manufacturers economise with regard to certificates and more comprehensive safety testing,” reports Roman Brück, Head of the Components, Power Electronics and Certification Department at TÜV Rheinland. “Tesvolt, on the other hand, takes the subject of safety very seriously. We were involved right from the start of development and took a very close look at the new storage system series – in other words, in addition to testing functional and electrical safety, we also carried out fire tests, abuse tests and combination tests which check the interaction of the individual components.”

Tesvolt demands safety tests for all manufacturers

“I think that all companies are under pressure to optimise their costs. Globalisation and the current economic situation have certainly played a part in this. With the rapidly increasing number of manufacturers, particularly from China, there are some who unfortunately make cutbacks in areas where it is not immediately noticeable. For example, regarding voluntary certification and testing or in the quality and durability of individual components,” explains Simon Schandert, co-founder and CTO at Tesvolt. “However, safety must always be given top priority.”

Tesvolt, together with other quality manufacturers in bodies such as the German Energy Storage Systems Association (BVES), is thus campaigning for additional certification and testing to be made mandatory for all manufacturers.

Multi-stage safety concept

Tesvolt pursues a multi-stage safety concept. The company carries out partially automated complete cyclic conditioning at its production site in Lutherstadt Wittenberg: Every battery module is fully charged and discharged and tested for any irregularities with regard to temperature, voltage and internal resistance. Finally, fully automated end-of-line inspections ensure maximum safety, with every battery cell tested and less efficient battery modules automatically removed.

All Tesvolt energy storage systems are also designed with multiple in-built safety features. The battery cells are subject to six safety mechanisms. For example, a safety fuse will interrupt the electrical current if the unit experiences a short circuit or overcurrent. In the event of excess pressure, a safety valve on the cell opens in order to ensure that pressure compensation takes place. A sturdy aluminium housing protects every cell from mechanical damage.

Tesvolt’s A and E series battery storage systems are tested in accordance with the international IEC standards: 62619, 62620, 61000, 61010, 61508 and UN38.3. Tesvolt is also certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 for successful implementation of quality management throughout the company.

The TS HV 30-80 E series battery storage systems are certified for all European countries. Certification for the UK is expected to follow in the first quarter of 2024.

You can find more information about Tesvolt’s safety concept here.

About Tesvolt

Tesvolt AG is one of the innovation and market leaders for commercial and industrial energy storage system solutions in Germany and Europe. Tesvolt products enable companies to end their energy dependency and play a part in the energy transition. The agile company produces intelligent lithium storage systems with power ratings from 10 kilowatt hours through to multiple megawatt hours – with top quality and TÜV-certified safety. Tesvolt manufactures its commercial storage system solutions in series production at its own carbon-neutral gigafactory in Lutherstadt Wittenberg and delivers them worldwide. The company has already received several awards, including the German Entrepreneur Award in the “Rising Stars” category, “Innovator of the Year” from TOP 100 and the smarter E Award in the “Outstanding Projects” category.

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Solarpro and Hithium collaborate on largest BESS project in southeast Europe

PRESS RELEASE – Munich, 14.11.2023:

A new energy storage facility with a capacity of 55 MWh is being created. The project expands the existing 33 MWp solar plant in Razlog. //

Stationary battery manufacturer Hithium and solar project EPC provider Solarpro have announced a strategic partnership, with their first project to come in Bulgaria. Hithium has agreed to supply the battery products to a 55 MWh energy storage project, for which Solarpro is providing turnkey EPC services. The new plant will support a photovoltaic installation in the southwest Bulgarian town of Razlog. With construction of the new facility planned for the start of 2024, it is the largest battery energy storage project already in implementation in southeast Europe.

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“As the region’s utility-scale solar production ramps up, energy storage is gaining importance since it enables us to deliver solar-generated energy more reliably,” explained Solarpro CEO, Krasen Mateev. “We are very pleased to take this step with Hithium to accelerate the growth of energy storage in eastern Europe. We have been working on preparation, engineering and development on the joint solution over the past months for this landmark project. We are dedicated to lead the energy transition adding new technologies in our product portfolio.”

Ning (Kelson) Li, Hithium Director Large-Scale BESS Project for Central, Northern, and Eastern Europe, added: “We’re proud to collaborate with Solarpro, such an experienced European partner in the sector of renewable energy and battery energy storage system, to start with the ground-breaking for Razlog BESS plant. This project represents our entry into eastern Europe and perfectly reflects the contribution we want to make to the region, scaling up energy storage to stabilise the supply of clean energy.”

Hithium will supply 16 energy storage containers with a 3,44 MWh capacity, based on the company’s 280 Ah cells, which have an extra-long expected lifespan. They also feature a wide operating temperature range, thus the new energy storage project anticipates being able to run uninterrupted even in extreme weather. Along with their multi-stage, active fire protection system, Hithium’s containers achieve high thermal stability with liquid instead of air cooling, which also enables them to save space and increases the product’s energy density.

The BESS owner will be a subsidiary of the Vienna-based Renalfa IPP. The investor decided to co-locate the big battery within the existing 33 MWp capacity PV plant. The solar farm is equipped by a photovoltaic tracker mounting system, enhancing the installation’s efficiency and output, along with its own substation. The area where the plant is situated has some of Bulgaria’s highest levels of irradiation to provide an exceptional degree of electricity generation.

About Solarpro

Solarpro is one of the leading providers of a range of solutions for generation, systems integration, and storage of energy. The company is an experienced technological leader in the renewable energy industry with a proven track record of more than 15 years as one of the largest EPC and O&M players in the photovoltaic sector in Europe.

The group started its PV business in 2007 and with projects in over 18 countries and more than 6 GWp of installed capacity to date, Solarpro provides added value by delivering innovative PV solutions based on the extensive expertise of its multinational teams.

About Renalfa
Renalfa IPP is a Vienna-based clean energy and e-mobility investment group. It is a joint venture of the Vienna-based Renalfa Solarpro Group GmbH and the French infrastructure fund manager RGreen Invest. The group is also one of the main investors in the leading European EV car-sharing platform Spark.
Renalfa IPP owns renewable energy generating facilities with an overall capacity of over 450 MW in Bulgaria, Hungary, the Republic of North Macedonia and Romania. An additional more than 1 GW are in an advanced stage of development and construction

About HiTHIUM
Founded in 2019, HiTHIUM is a leading manufacturer of top quality stationary energy storage products for utility-scale, commercial, and industrial applications. With four R&D centers and multiple intelligent production facilities, HiTHIUM has delivered innovations including groundbreaking safety improvements to its lithium-ion batteries, as well as increases in lifecycle and more compact design. With many decades of cumulative experience in the field among its founders and senior executives, Hithium leverages its specialization in BESS to provide partners and customers unique advances in energy storage.

The company is based in Xiamen, China, with further locations in Shenzhen, Chongqing, Munich, Dubai, and California. HiTHIUM has shipped 11 GWh of battery capacity to date, with 5 GWh delivered in 2022 alone, and is expanding to 70 GWh production capacity by the end of 2023.

https://hithium.com/en/

Press contakt Hithium Europe

Maggie Bell
Sunbeam Communications GmbH
hithium@sunbeam-communications.com


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