exploiting power-storage potential

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.

Since 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. 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

as well as distributors and assembly facilities worldwide. Recently Hoppecke recorded revenues of more than €400 million and it currently employs over 2,000 people.

Instant, reliable energy

The advanced energy storage systems developed by Hoppecke give manufacturing industries a secure power supply that protects them against power failures, thus preventing any power outages from threatening continued production. These reliable energy supply systems are operationally ready at all times to protect people, goods and company data.

Hoppecke’s unique energy storage systems are also used to ensure both the quality and stability of national power grids, as well as being useful as a reliable back-up energy supply. Whether lead acid, lithium or nickel configurations, Hoppecke is able to provide companies and consumers with all their energy storage needs.

optimising renewable energy

The advanced energy storage systems developed by Hoppecke also offer the perfect way for home owners to make the most of their solar power systems. Hoppecke’s Sun portfolio of products allows consumers to create their own private power supply. This makes worries about energy prices and power cuts a thing of the past.

As the use of renewable energy increases, so too does the importance of energy storage systems. These highly efficient solar systems from Hoppecke save users a considerable amount of money and they are fully independent of the national grid. The storage of self-generated renewable energy is also ideal for small businesses, agriculture and industrial manufacturing companies.

High-output storage

The company’s high-power, Sun-systemiser Scaletube technology is able to provide high-power battery storage for the intermediate storage of large amounts of power and create outputs of extremely high power ratios. Each Sun systemiser Scaletube is customised in order to precisely meet the individual needs of the customer.

Users of these advanced storage systems profit from the combination of lead acid batteries with EES technology for large storage capacities and high availability, as well as utilising lithium-ion batteries with rapid power outputs for strongly fluctuating currents.

Through the modular structure of the Sun Systemiser Scaletube there is the option to combine two technologies, each with their own specific advantages. These units can be used for a wide range of applications and in many cases offer the best possible combination of performance and cost-effectiveness. With its innovative rack system, an exceptional level of stored power can be achieved in a very small space.

energising transportation systems

From extreme temperatures to strong shock vibrations, Hoppecke’s tailor-made systems work without fail in some of the world’s toughest environmental conditions. With their smart technological innovations, Hoppecke’s special-drive batteries are operational from Siberia to the Sahara.

With its unique rail portfolio Hoppecke has been a reliable partner for providing efficient rail battery solutions for more than 30 years. Being the partner of choice for all necessary battery technologies means that the right solution can be found for every individual customer’s needs. To date Hoppecke has delivered over 2.5 million FNC® cells to its customers in the railway sector worldwide.

This outstanding success is due to the many advantages that the company’s FNC® technology enjoys over other storage systems. No other nickel cadmium technology available today is better suited for the production of special formats than Hoppecke’s advanced fibre-structure technology. Its extraordinary versatility allows the company to meet the many diverse needs of its customers throughout the world.

unique plug-and-store solutions

The home storage systems developed by Hoppecke are simple to connect and operate with its unique plug-and-store technology. allowing installation to be completed in under 30 minutes.

In addition, its compact components and modular construction make it possible to install the unit in very tight spaces.

The company’s home storage system also uses its own battery management system (BMS). This ensures the highest level of safety when installing and operating a home storage system as the range of multi-level and redundant safety mechanisms within the system monitor the battery independently of the inverter. In addition, the patented Hoppecke battery management system uses just two watts of power during its operation. n

For further details of Hoppecke’s latest innovative products and services visit: www.hoppecke.com