Tag: safe battery
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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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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 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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SoNick the non-flammable battery
If you’re serious about battery safety, one battery stands head and shoulders above all other battery technologies. It’s the Sodium Nickel (SoNick) salt battery, manufactured by FZSoNick and distributed in Australia by GridEdge. With increasing demands for battery safety standards, SoNick is a unique product that helps our partners stand out. The SoNick battery technology…
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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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SoNick batteries perform outstandingly even in one of the hottest regions of the Earth
#SMC batteries perform outstandingly even in one of the hottest regions of the Earth!As part of a joint activity with the end user, 32 modules of SMC batteries (272kWh) installed outdoor in Saudi Arabia have been constantly monitored during the summer period.Background:👉July 2020-December 2021: batteries remained at stock for 17 months before the installation (no refresh charge necessary).👉December…
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Reef HQ Aquarium Townsville – Commercial Case Study using SoNick batteries
Reef HQ aquarium was looking to add energy storage batteries to their recently upgraded PV system. One requirement of the battery storage was for it to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Reef HQ, near the Great Barrier Reef is a large saltwater aquarium with a strong sustainability ethos. The Aquarium is the world’s largest…
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Medical Centre – Commercial Case Study using SoNick batteries
The medical centre was to be refurbished and part of the upgrade was to install a PV system with battery storage. The difficulty was allocating the space for battery storage that was safe for patients as well as staff. As is usual in a medical centre space is a premium and is used for medical…
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Peak shaving to reduce peak demand charges
For many businesses it is important to look at using battery storage to reduce peak demand charges. Often, even one large energy spike can greatly increase total energy bills with this drawdown increasing the energy charge for all power usage. If the peak demand needed can be reduced then the overall electricity charges can be…
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GridEdge and the FZSoNick battery
GridEdge is a company that delivers both off grid and on grid energy supply to all levels of consumer demand. GridEdge has the Australian and New Zealand distributor rights to the FZSoNick sodium nickel chloride battery which has superior operating capabilities, compared to any other battery technology, currently available. The SoNick battery operates at a…