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.
Press contact
Ingo Valldorf
Tesvolt
Corporate & Financial Communications
Telefon: +49 3491 8797-234
E-Mail: ingo.valldorf@tesvolt.com
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.
Press contact
Ingo Valldorf
Tesvolt
Corporate & Financial Communications
Telefon: +49 3491 8797-234
E-Mail: ingo.valldorf@tesvolt.com
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.
Tesvolt press contact
Ingo Valldorf
Corporate & Financial Communications
Phone: +49 3491 8797 234
Email: ingo.valldorf@tesvolt.com
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
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
Maggie Bell
Sunbeam Communications GmbH
hithium@sunbeam-communications.com
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/
Press contact
Olga Drichel
Tel. +49 8331 8558580
Mobil +49 172 4009303
olga.drichel@katek-group.com
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.
Tesvolt press contact
Ingo Valldorf
Corporate & Financial Communications
Tel: +49 3491 – 8797-234
Email: ingo.valldorf@tesvolt.com
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.
Press contakt Hithium Europe
Maggie Bell
Sunbeam Communications GmbH
hithium@sunbeam-communications.com
aleo presents new premium in-roof panels
PRESS RELEASE – 04.10.2023:
Aleo launches the new LEO Sol 385-400 W halfcut-cell panels. //
The high-performance panel can be integrated into the roof surface with the Solrif photovoltaic in-roof system from Ernst Schweizer AG. In this process, the conventional roof tile is replaced by the solar roof tile, creating a high-quality and homogeneous look on the roof. The glass-foil panel with black backsheet consists of 108 halfcut-cells and achieves a peak power of 400 W. The new size variant can be combined with the other panel of the series and thus enables better utilization of the roof area.
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Combinable and suitable for partial and full roof coverings
The new monocrystalline premium panel LEO Sol is 1,795 mm wide and thus complements the proven 96-halfcut-cell premium in-roof panels LEO Sol 340-355W, which has a width of 1,607 mm. Both LEO Sol panels can be connected to each other in a string.
In addition to partial roofs, full roof coverings are also possible: Solrif blind panels offer design options for homogeneously integrating corners and edges around chimneys, skylights or dormers into the roof. Due to the free lower edge of the frameless panels, the Solrif system is self-cleaning and requires virtually no maintenance.
Resistant to high compressive loads and radiant heat
Just like its smaller sister product, the new LEO Sol is also certified according to the latest IEC standards 61215 and 61730. In the comprehensive tests, both product sizes were successfully certified for a compressive load of 8100 Pa (test load), so they can withstand particularly heavy snow and wind loads.
In addition, LEO Sol is tested and certified as resistant to flying fire and radiant heat (hard roofing), in addition, the panel remains free of snailtrails and can withstand hailstones of up to 25 mm in diameter.
Quality from Germany
Quality and sustainability go hand in hand in the production of all aleo panels: The premium LEO Sol is produced in Prenzlau with 100 % renewable energy and comes with a product and performance guarantee of 25 years.
about aleo solar
aleo solar GmbH develops and produces high-performance panels at its site in Prenzlau (Brandenburg) and is a system provider for the global photovoltaic market. With around 180 employees and manufacturing experience since 2001, the company has excellent know-how in production.
Contact for enquiries
Sabine Grote
Sabine.grote@aleo-solar.de
18.3 MWh: Tesvolt and Green Energy 3000 are expanding their collaboration
PRESS RELEASE – Wittenberg, 07.08.2023:
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The international project developer Green Energy 3000 and Tesvolt, one of the innovation and market leaders for commercial and industrial energy storage solutions, are continuing their collaboration with the launch of their fourth joint project. This involves deployment of Tesvolt battery containers in a new solar farm near Braunschweig, Northern Germany. The solar farm will supply green electricity to around 5,000 households, while simultaneously reducing the load on the utility grid.
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Four solar farms with a total of 18.3 MWh
The fourth joint battery storage system project will see Tesvolt deliver two TPS-E storage containers with a total of 10 MWh of energy and 4 MW of output to Gardessen, near Braunschweig in Lower Saxony. The storage containers are to be connected to a solar farm with an output of 12 MWp. Pairing photovoltaics with a battery storage system helps create a more reliable and clima-friendly energy supply in the region. The project is being funded by the government as part of its innovation tendering scheme with which the German federal government regularly puts funded quantities of renewable energy production out for tender.
Tesvolt and Green Energy 3000 have already launched three similar projects within Germany over the past two years: battery storage systems totalling 8.3 MWh have been connected to solar farms in Saxony’s Großschirma, Brandenburg’s Maulbeerwalde and Bavaria’s Schnaittenbach. When combined with the current project, this means that the two partners have added a total of around 18.3 MWh in storage capacity to the utility grid.
The ban on bidirectional charging must be lifted
The battery storage system is not just intended to reduce the load on the utility grid; the energy it stores is also sold via arbitrage transactions, for instance, or via participation in the operating reserve markets.
“Legislators need to take action to ensure the innovation tender remains an appealing tool for project owners. The current stipulation that battery storage systems are not allowed to store electricity from the grid, i.e. that they cannot run bidirectionally, must be changed as a matter of urgency. This is the only way for the available storage capacity to be used to full effect,” says Philipp Schreiber, project manager for large-scale storage systems at Tesvolt. “This would also add a clear additional incentive for investing in energy storage, as operators would be able to boost their profits by selling their storage capacity. In turn, this would quieten demand from project developers for get higher feed-in tariffs.”
A stable supply of green energy
“We’re delighted to be continuing our brilliant partnership with Green Energy 3000,” says Simon Schandert, Tesvolt’s CTO. “With our expertise in battery storage systems and Green Energy 3000’s project development know-how, we’re jointly contributing to a sustainable energy supply and showing the way toward the energy transition.”
“We managed to technically optimise the projects through our constructive collaboration with Tesvolt, which continued after the battery storage system had been commissioned. The partnership between Green Energy 3000 and Tesvolt has now proved its worth and delivered a wealth of valuable insights for both parties,” says Andreas Renker, CEO at Green Energy 3000.
Durable and specialised in ancillary services
Tesvolt’s TPS-E battery container boasts high energy density in three different container sizes, 100% depth of discharge and a planned lifespan of 30 years. Thanks to Tesvolt’s intelligent battery management system, the TPS-E stabilises the integration of renewable energy sources into the utility grid to enable a reliable supply of clean energy. The system can be adapted to any purpose – self-consumption optimisation, peak shaving, arbitrage trading on spot markets or the provision of operating reserves.
You can view a video on the project in Großschirma here: https://www.tesvolt.com/de/projekte/stuetze-fuer-das-stromnetz.html
About Tesvolt
Tesvolt AG is one of the innovation and market leaders for commercial and industrial energy storage system solutions in 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 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.
About Green Energy 3000
Green Energy 3000 Holding GmbH is an umbrella organisation for German and international companies working together on the energy transition. The group’s range of services encompasses the project development, planning, financing, procurement, establishment and operation of wind and solar farms, hybrid installations with battery storage systems and agri-PV projects. More than 65 projects with a cumulative output of more than 350 MW have been implemented since 2004.
Through its work, Green Energy 3000 plays a key role in the expansion of renewable energies and a secure, independent energy supply.
Press contact
Tesvolt
Ingo Valldorf
Corporate & Financial Communications
Tel: +49 3491 – 8797-234
Mobile: +49 151 724 740 09
Email: ingo.valldorf@tesvolt.com
BESS manufacturer Hithium debuts at EES, signs with Powin
PRESS RELEASE – Munich, 16. June 2023
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Battery energy storage manufacturer Hithium appeared for the first time as an exhibitor at The Smarter E’s EES trade fair alongside Intersolar in Munich this week. The company announced its entry into the European market last month with an office opening in Munich, just as it surpassed 9 GWh total battery capacity delivered since the company was founded in 2019.
Hithium presented lithium-ion battery products including its 4 MWh 300 Ah-cell based container, featuring less than 2% degradation in the first 1000 cycles at the cell level (reduced from the industry-typical 6%). A main goal in developing the new container was to improve capacity usage and thus the investment rate of return in the initial three years of use. The product also offers a lifespan over 10% longer than a typical 280 Ah-based system.
New agreement with Powin starts with 1.5 GWh
The company has also signed a new agreement with North American energy storage solutions provider Powin LLC (Powin) for the delivery of Hithium energy storage products. 1.5 GWh of battery capacity has been confirmed, with a further 3.5 GWh in upside potential.
Jason Eschenbrenner, Powin Global VP of Procurement, said, “Our customers expect us to deliver maximum safety and performance, and to do it cost-effectively. That’s what Hithium products achieve, and we look forward to taking this step together.”
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, Chongqing, Munich, and California. HiTHIUM has shipped 9 GWh of battery capacity, 5 GWh in 2022 alone, and is expanding its current 45 GWh of production capacity to 70 GWh by the end of 2023.
The SolBrid: Extra flexible new Steca inverter for up to 4 PV strings
PRESS RELEASE – Memmingen, 07.06.2023
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With the new StecaGrid inverter SolBrid, Steca presents an exceptionally flexible and powerful three-phase 10 kW hybrid inverter. The SolBrid has up to four MPP trackers, which makes it suitable for photovoltaic installations on complex roof layouts. With a battery charging current of up to 25 A, it can be connected to a wide range of different high-voltage battery types. The inverter can be combined with the StecaGrid Switch to shift into stand-alone mode and supply a building with emergency power in the case of a blackout. That way the energy consumers in the house can seamlessly use power from the PV installation or a battery.
Future-proof, thanks to flexible PV input ports
“The SolBrid provides installers with a particularly flexible solution for a multitude of system variants, including complex roof layouts, different module and battery types, and standby power supply. The new inverter covers a wide range of applications,” says KATEK’s Dr. Peter Grabs.
Depending on the product variant, two or four MPP trackers enable a maximum photovoltaic input current of 15 Ampere each and an input voltage of up to 1,000 Volts. The first unit of the product range has an output of 10 kW.
App control and variable interfaces
Installation of the new inverter is possible via an app and users can access the operating data via mobile device. As a result of its IP65 standard housing, the inverter can also be installed outdoors.
A battery management system for BYD storage systems and an RS485 interface have been integrated (with further storage systems to be added). The RS485 enables the StecaGrid Switch circuit breaker and additional energy meters to be connected.
StecaGrid Switch for even more functions
Installing the StecaGrid Switch together with the SolBrid adds even more functions: The intelligent circuit breaker enables emergency power operation as well as real time measurement of energy consumption with deviation rate of just 2%, for accurate monitoring.
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/.
Press contact
Olga Drichel
Tel. +49 8331 8558580
Mobil +49 172 4009303
olga.drichel@katek-group.com