Tag: EnergyStorage
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Rural property using SoNick batteries for grid independence – Domestic Case Study
This domestic installation was designed to run as a grid minimisation installation. Although the grid remains available it is actually switched off. The house is a rural property and is completely electric so electricity usage is higher than it could be for a normal suburban house. Water pumps, electric fences and all electric cooking can…
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The case for decentralised power proven after storm power outages
Windy winter weather tends to bring trees down on power lines, cutting off your power supply as many people in Victoria have discovered recently. During the storm that crossed Victoria on 13th February 2024 over 500,000 people lost power and a week later many people in Gippsland and the Dandenong’s are still without power and…
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The issue with new battery technologies
You often hear about new and better battery technologies that are coming on to the market and we often get asked should people wait for these better technologies. We advise against this for several reasons; There are new technologies coming out all the time and in the next few years some of them are likely…
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Protect yourself and prepare for power outages in coming bushfire season
As the current summer season approaches in Australia, we are receiving more warnings of a possibly severe bushfire season. With memories of the disasters of 2019 – 2020 many people still remember being without power for days and weeks due to power lines being brought down and the dangers of reconnecting the power grid. This…
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SoNick – the Cradle to Grave certified battery
A crucial part of our new energy transition is the usage of batteries to store energy, either as backup power for when the grid goes down or to reduce energy costs, to stabilize the grid or in EV’s. This transition will involve trade-offs and by adhering to ESG principles companies can make sure their governance…
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SoNick battery replaces lead acid batteries in off-grid installation – case study.
People install battery systems for many reasons and likewise people choose battery technologies for various reasons. For many years people have used lead acid batteries as a known battery technology, particularly in off grid installations. A battery of choice has often been used Telecom batteries which are replaced regularly from telecom installations that need guaranteed…
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Stability of SoNick battery – case study.
An installer recently contacted us to talk about the performance of a SoNick battery he had bought 8 years ago. Originally it was purchased as part of a portable trailer system. The battery was utilised in this capacity for a number of years. It was used to supply power in power outages and at events,…
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The benefits of molten salt batteries
As we move towards a future that heavily relies on renewable energy sources and sustainable technologies, energy storage solutions play a crucial role. Molten salt batteries, also known as liquid metal batteries, have emerged as a promising option due to their unique characteristics and advantages. They are a type of rechargeable battery that uses molten…
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Radial Renewable Energy Park at Yarram Sawmill
GridEdge is currently involved in a project to create a Renewable Energy Park at the Radial Timbers Sawmill in Yarram. The project will establish a “Bioenergy Cell” that incorporates the GridEdge SoNick Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and The Earth Systems Charmaker Pyrolysis Unit and solar installations. Stage 1 of the Renewable Energy will be…
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SoNick – the ESG battery
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is a term that is often used by ethical investors to evaluate a company’s sustainable and ethical performance when they are investigating the long term investability of a company. A crucial part of our new energy transition is the usage of batteries to store energy, either as backup power, to…