Exploiting powerstorage potential
Since 1927, Hoppecke has been pioneering power storage systems for national grids, manufacturing industry and consumers. Philip Yorke reports on a dynamic company that leads the field in energy storage technology.
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ince 1927, Hoppecke has been pioneering the development of industrial battery systems for the reliable and efficient storage of electrical power. The company serves four principle areas of application: Emission-free drives (Trak), Secured power supply (Grid), storage of regenerative technologies (Sun) and railway and metro systems (Rail). The Hoppecke Group’s broad product portfolio includes an unrivalled range of high-tech batteries and cells, as well as complete energy systems that utilise the most modern charging technologies.
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With its ongoing development of marketable, and futuristic energy storage solutions, Hoppecke makes an important contribution to solving the societal challenges resulting from the implementation of global climate-protection goals. Since it was established in 1927, the company has been in the possession of the founding Zoellner family, and it remains an independent company to this day. With its headquarters located in Brilon-Hoppecke in Germany, the company has 20 subsidiaries
