Phihong, a leading global supplier of OEM power solutions, has announced its lineup of extended operating range battery chargers for power wheelchairs and mobility scooters. The complete line of products include: 2.5A, 3.5A and 8A chargers for different battery capacities. The DA80U-240A-R and the DA64U-240A-R, rated 24V/3.5A and 24V/2.5A, respectively, work with AGM batteries and come in a compact, fan-less case measuring 6.14” x 3.11” x 1.77” weighing under two pounds. With an operating temperature range of -25ºC to +50ºC, they offer the widest range in the industry for comparable prices. The DA200U-250A-R, rated 24V/8A, is capable of user-selectable charging …

March 7, 2019 – ESS Inc., the leading manufacturer of safe, low-cost and long-duration energy storage systems, announced that it is now including 10-year insurance coverage on its long-duration energy storage products through Munich Re, one of the world’s leading insurance companies. The innovative policy provides warranty backstop for ESS Inc.’s proprietary flow battery technology, supporting the system performance guarantee regardless of project size or location. ESS Inc. has also collaborated with Munich Re to develop a separate Project Cover to ensure a bankable product offering. The Cover directly addresses technology risk and business continuity risk, and can be extended in order to provide …

Battery Streak Batteries Achieves 80% State-of-Charge in 10 Minutes Thousand Oaks, Calif. (March 6, 2019)—Thousand Oaks, California-based Battery Streak announced it has made a significant breakthrough in battery charging capabilities. It has achieved a charge rate from empty to 80 percent charge in only 10 minutes in a 1 amp-hour cell. The company began manufacturing prototypes in January. Prototype delivery to interested companies started the first quarter of 2019. "We have received dozens of requests from companies that want samples of our batteries," says David Grant, Battery Streak CEO. "What's exciting is that our tests show the batteries' fast charge …

February 27, 2019 (Coral Springs, FL) — Today, UNIPOWER, the leading provider in power for mission-critical applications and high efficiency systems, achieved certification to the new ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, reflecting the organization’s long-term commitment to quality, transparency, and customer satisfaction. The certification is valid for three years and is provided by DNV GL – Business Assurance.   ISO 9001 is the most widely used quality management standard, and has recently undergone a periodic update to better reflect modern business challenges. Last modified in 2008, the new 2015 version of ISO 9001 is the result of input from business and technical …

Under the agreement, which will start 1 April 2019 and run for five years, JM will supply its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cathode material manufactured at its facility in Changzhou, China. The cathode material is a key component in battery cells produced by Lithium Werks, for a range of applications, including material handling, large motive, maritime and energy storage. Through incorporating JM’s advanced LFP technology into Lithium Werks’ batteries, both companies are excited to work together to support the growing demand from industry and consumers for higher performing energy storage technologies. Commenting on the agreement, Alan Nelson, Chief Technology …

After extensive research and development, Quest Controls announces the release of OspreyDCM, a premier power monitoring and management platform. OspreyDCM was designed for users to quickly and efficiently monitor large volumes of power equipment through a refined intuitive interface. Aggressively priced, OspreyDCM hosts a robust set of features for unlimited monitoring and alarming of PDUs, DC Plants, UPSs and other SNMP communicating critical power equipment. OspreyDCM’s customizable dashboard rolls up data from the building level down to the outlet, personalizing metrics delivery for each user. Auto-discovery tools facilitate connecting directly to power systems and commissioning within minutes.  Configuration options for …

Cementex Announces Color Change in Hundred Series Arc Rated Face Shields New gray shields offer true color and improved peripheral vision for electricians servicing energized equipment Burlington, NJ – Cementex, the safety tool specialists, announces that the color of the company’s Arc Flash Resistant PPE Task Wear Face Shield has changed from green to gray. Providing exceptional Visible Light Transfer (VLT), the Cementex Hundred Series are constructed with a True Color Gray (TCG) Arc Rated Face Shield, improving technician vision over prior green models. The Cementex Hundred Series Arc Rated Face Shields feature a molded shape to minimize vision distortion. …

Indipro Tools, manufacturers of premium power solutions for digital and professional video applications, will unveil its new Fusion Dual V-Mount Battery Charger at NAB 2019 (Central Hall, Booth 11145). This two-channel lithium-ion charger features two independent charging bays and is capable of simultaneously charging two V-mount batteries at 2.5A each.   The Fusion can also be used as a hot swappable, self-contained portable power supply for cameras and accessories when working in the field. When the AC power cord is disconnected, devices can be alternatively powered through batteries connected to the charger.   The Indipro Tools’ Fusion Charger (Model: PD-M2S) …

Industrial wastewater treatment provider Axine Water Technologies was named by Cleantech Group in the prestigious 2019 Global Cleantech 100.  The Global Cleantech 100 is an annual guide to the leading companies and themes in sustainable innovation. It features the private, independent, for-profit companies best positioned to solve tomorrow’s clean technology challenges. This year marks the 10th edition of the list and the fourth time Axine has appeared on it. “At Axine, we provide innovative on-site wastewater treatment solutions to pharmaceutical, chemical, refining and other manufacturing industries that reduce the cost, risk and liability of toxic organic pollutants,” said Jonathan Rhone, …

Kaman Measuring Announces KD-5100 Differential Measurement System Two precisely matched sensors per channel give resolution to a nanometer Middletown, CT – The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products, Inc., a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance, precision non-contact position measuring systems, announces the availability of its KD-5100 differential measurement system, which provides resolution to a nanometer of positional change. With its proven stable design, extremely small size, and low power consumption, the KD-5100 is ideal for night vision systems, precision telescope positioning, fast steering mirrors (FSM) for space-based and airborne applications, and image stabilization systems. Kaman engineers …

Industrial wastewater treatment provider Axine Water Technologies has signed a multi-year wastewater services agreement with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer. Under the multi-year agreement, Axine will own, operate, service and maintain a wastewater treatment system at the customer’s manufacturing facility in the Northeastern United States. Based on Axine’s electrochemical oxidation technology, the system will treat manufacturing process wastewater contaminated with organic solvents. The treated water will be safely discharged to the local municipal wastewater plant. The customer’s goal of installing the Axine system is to eliminate solvents in wastewater, ensuring the facility meets all local, state and US EPA categorical discharge …

pH Matter, LLC (“the company”) is pleased to announce initiation of a $1 million product development project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy for engineered materials for lithium ion battery anodes.  Lithium ion batteries are being increasingly adopted for automotive power applications; however, the lithium capacity of the negative electrode (anode) limits the amount of energy these batteries can store.  Improvements to the anode would increase the energy density and lower the battery cost.  For electric vehicles, lower battery cost and higher energy density would increase the driving range of vehicles, accelerating their adoption.  pH Matter’s approach to improving …

Cementex Announces Updates to Highly Protective, Comfortable 11/12 cal/cm2 UltraLite Series Arc Flash PPE Task Wear Industry-leading, lightweight task wear increases user comfort Burlington, NJ – Cementex, the safety tool specialists, announces the release of the updated 11/12 cal/cm2 UltraLite Series of Arc Flash PPE Task Wear, designed to combine comfort with complete safety. Developed after years of first-hand market research, the UltraLite Series garments are designed for use by qualified persons trained in proper arc flash safety in any situation where the risk of exposure to an arc flash is present. The updated line of garments now features a standard …

ESS Inc., a leading manufacturer of safe, low-cost and long-duration energy storage systems, has signed a partnership and collaboration agreement with CWL Energy, a leading Canadian energy project owner and developer. The companies will collaborate to deploy ESS Inc. Energy Warehouse™ systems across Canada’s industrial, remote community, mining, and utility sectors, using CWL Energy’s MultiGen Energy Platform (EP). MultiGen EP incorporates distributed energy resources, such as wind, solar, and battery storage, utilizing adaptable energy management software to optimize renewable energy use in a customer’s electricity supply. “This partnership with CWL Energy gives our company an immediate presence in the fast-growing Canadian market,” …

Sherin and Lodgen Launches National Renewable Energy Practice Boston, MA, November 26, 2018 – Boston law firm Sherin and Lodgen LLP announces that it has expanded its award-winning Solar Energy practice and created a national Renewable Energy Practice Group to meet the needs of the accelerating renewable energy and energy storage industries. Chaired by firm partner, Bethany A. Bartlett  the new group will represent lenders, developers, municipalities and companies committed to sustainability through solar, wind and energy storage and saving initiatives. The team will provide a wide range of legal services to help clients achieve their financial, real estate and environmental goals, including:       …

November 16, 2018 – ESS Inc., a leading manufacturer of safe, low-cost and long-duration energy storage systems, today announced that it has partnered with Solutions Energy A-Pac Pty Ltd for commercial representation in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and East Timor. “We are pleased to welcome Solutions Energy as agents representing the company,” said Craig Evans, founder and CEO of ESS Inc. “The Solutions Energy team is comprised of like-minded experts in the power and clean energy sectors who share in our mission to deliver clean, low-cost, long-duration energy storage systems with the lowest levelized cost of storage (LCOS) …

Pasadena, Calif. – November 8, 2018 – Energy Storage North America (ESNA), the most influential gathering of policy, technology and market leaders in energy storage, today announced the winners of this year’s ESNA Innovation and Champion Awards. The awards were presented at the 6th Annual Energy Storage North America Conference and Expo, held at the Pasadena Convention Center. This year’s winners will also be inducted into the ESNA Awards Hall of Fame, online here. The ESNA Innovation Award winners were selected through a public, online voting process that received over 2,000 votes across three categories: Front-of-Meter, Behind-the-Meter and Mobile Storage. …

Menomonee Falls, WI – Storage Battery Systems, LLC has announced the opening of Battery Academy, a new training facility and program that will offer the utility and telecom industries a wide range of training solutions. The courses, which begin in November, include Stationary Battery System Sizing and Design Considerations and Stationary Installation, Maintenance & Testing. Webinars will also be offered on Battery Test Equipment, NERC Battery Compliance, Understanding Battery Data and Battery Management. Courses for beginners as well as experienced technicians looking for continued education will be offered. All courses are tailored to cover the industry accepted standards and best …

Dutch energy storage and battery company Lithium Werks B.V. (www.lithiumwerks.com) and Chinese Zhejiang Jiashan Economic and Technological Development Zone Industry Corporation have signed a framework agreement with the intention to construct a 60 hectares battery gigafactory in the Yangtze river Delta. Total investments required are estimated at €1.6 billion. The Lithium Werks factory and related facilities will produce battery cells for lithium-ion batteries, enabling the energy transition from fossil fuels to clean energy in order to reduce CO2 emissions. Lithium Werks expects to have installed production capacity of 500 GWh per annum by 2030 as it continues to contribute to …

EDF Energy has paved the way for its business customers to access additional revenue streams traditionally associated with generators and large suppliers, after signing a deal with Upside Energy. Through the partnership, Upside Energy’s cloud-based platform will be used alongside EDF Energy’s PowerShift flexibility platform, to give customers access to markets in which to sell their excess energy. Providing real-time data and advanced forecasting, the Upside Platform will enable EDF Energy, the largest supplier to UK business, to enhance its offering to its business customers and dispatch demand-side flexibility in real-time, in the same way that it dispatches generation. Commenting on …