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2022 ENERGY STORAGE

BUYERS GUIDE

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DIRECTORY

04 Batteries

06 Batteries - All Iron Flow

33 Energy Storage Systems - Grid-Connected

06 Batteries - Lead Acid

33 Energy Storage Systems - Off-Grid

06 Batteries - Li-Ion

34 Energy Storage Systems - PV Hot Water

Batteries - Redox Flow

34 Energy Storage Systems - Residential

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

36 Engineering Consultant

Battery Management Systems

Battery Testing, Inspection, Safety

38 EV Charging

Capacitors

39 Fire Suppression

Components

39 Inverters

Controllers

Legal Services

23 Cooling | Thermal Management

Maintenance

Cryogenic Energy Storage

Manufacturing Equipment

Cyber Security

Microgrids

Design & Build Integrator

Project Developer

Energy Storage Systems - Commercial

EPC Services

25 Distribution

43 Renewable Energy System Integrators

26 Electrical Energy Storage

43 Signs

26 Electrolysers

44 Software Supplier

Electronics Contract Manufacturing

45 Solar EBOS

Enclosures

46 Testing | Certification

28 Energy Storage Metering

46 Thermal Energy Storage

28 Energy Storage Systems

46 Wildlife Deterrents

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2022 ENERGY STORAGE BUYERS GUIDE Batteries Natron Energy Azimuth Solar Products Azimuth carries deep cycle lead crystal/ Silicon Dioxide batteries that are maintenance free and ready to use. No freezing, a -40°F to 149°F temperature range, no off-gassing, and a 100% depth of discharge for full capacity use. 8-12 years service life. Comes in sizes for small projects to RV upgrades. Easy set up and Canadian warehouses.

Natron’s sodium-ion batteries are UL1973 recognized and have passed rigorous UL9540A fire testing, offer high power density, fast recharge, and long cycle life. Natron builds its batteries using commodity materials on existing cell manufacturing lines. Natron Energy’s mission is to transform industrial and grid energy storage markets by providing customers with low cost, long lasting, efficient, and safe batteries. www.natron.energy

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EnerSys The NSB BLUE+ Battery applies carbon technology for high cycle life and Partial State of Charge (PSOC) performance. Thin plate technology delivers long life and high power output. In addition, the NSB BLUE+ Battery is a UL1989-recognized product and is flame retardant to meet UL94VO. It is built in the United States, has a two-year shelf life and offers fast, efficient recharge. The NorthStar BLUE+ Battery features special plastic components for operation in a wide temperature range. Its product range is 40-210 amp hours.

Redflow manufactures the ZBM3 which features a modular, scalable design that is suitable for a wide range of applications from small commercial installations to large GWh storage solutions. Each battery is rated at 10kWh, with a 3kW continuous and 5kW peak power rating. The ZBM3 is small, simple, and compatible. The compact and flexible design includes a more compact stack and an Energy Extraction Device (EED) built into the Mark box, allowing flexibility of energy output of 0-60V, making it compatible with a wide range of applications without needing any external voltage conversion. www.redflow.com

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Maxdura Battery Maxdura Battery is an industrial battery supplier across North America, which brings high-quality products and battery maintenance services to their valued customers. Their business includes new and fully reconditioned forklift batteries, forklift chargers, storage battery for solar, wind, and on/ off-grid system, battery rental, battery parts and accessories, battery recycling, battery inspection, repair services, and more. www.maxdurabattery.com

Rolls Battery Engineering Designed for true drop-in replacement in standard BCI sizing, Rolls new R-Series 12V and 24V LFP lithium models offer a maintenance-free and lightweight flooded and SLA alternative with fast charge/discharge capability, built-in BMS with operating protections, up to 4x series and 4x parallel connectivity for 48V system configuration and exceptional cycle life (>6000 cycles @ 80% DOD, >3000 cycles @ 100% DOD), backed by a 3-year full replacement manufacturer warranty. www.rollsbattery.com

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2022 ENERGY STORAGE BUYERS GUIDE Batteries - Lead Acid

Sun Xtender Batteries VRLA-AGM Deep Cycle Renewable and Maintenance Free Battery PVX-1530T of the Sun Xtender renewable energy battery product line is a 30H Tall battery size, a 12V option used in both grid tied and off grid renewable energy storage systems. A low impedance renewable energy battery design with excellent charge acceptance. There is no current limit with controlled voltage charging. VRLA-AGM is a sealed, maintenance free deep cycle battery requiring no watering. Copper alloy terminals keep the Sun Xtender renewable energy battery free from dissimilar metal corrosion and there is no exposure to lead. Shipped fully charged and ready for installation. All Sun Xtender Batteries ship Hazmat Exempt by land, sea, and air. www.sunxtender.com

Batteries - All Iron Flow

U.S. Battery Manufacturing U.S. Battery Manufacturing has been building flooded lead acid batteries since 1926 and manufactures deep cycle batteries specifically for many industries, worldwide. The company’s RE Series batteries are designed to provide high peak capacity, long cycle life, and reliability for use in industrial or residential renewable energy applications. RE Series batteries utilize the company’s XC2 formulation and Diamond Plate Technology to create an efficient battery plate, delivering high watt-hours per liter and watt-hours per kilogram. www.usbattery.com

Batteries - Li-Ion

ESS, Inc. The ESS Energy Center is a “battery-in-a-building” platform that uses their second generation power module to deliver capacities starting at 3MW and storage durations ranging up to 12 hours. The Energy Center’s environmentally benign chemistry, composed of iron, salt and water, make this solution easy to deploy and maintain. Power and capacity operate independently, providing the flexibility to use the battery for multiple uses simultaneously and can be upgraded by adding electrolyte. The Energy Center utilizes the same electrolyte on both sides of the redox equation, reducing contamination and degradation while increasing efficiency, and is easily recyclable at end of life. www.essinc.com

Battle Born Batteries Battle Born Battery’s 100Ah 12V Li-ion batteries are a replacement for lead-acid batteries and elevate RV, marine, and off-grid experiences. This safe, reliable lithium option weighs in at just 31lbs and is capable of storing renewable energy and relieving battery anxiety. With a life expectancy of 3000 to 5000 deep cycles, a 10-year warranty, and a built-in battery management system (BMS), these batteries are meant to get users out there and provide the luxury of staying out there longer. Battle Born Batteries are designed and assembled in the USA and are backed by an in-house team of technical sales specialists. www.battlebornbatteries.com

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Bioenno Power Based in Santa Ana, California, Bioenno Power offers lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries for various solar and industrial applications. The company’s “BLF-” series offers a 10-year service life, 1/4 the weight of SLA batteries, and built in circuitry that balances/equalizes cells, protects against overcharging, overdischarge, overcurrent, and overvoltage. www.bioennopower.com

Darfon America Corp. The B17 is a 17.5kWh high-voltage LFP battery and is part of Darfon’s outdoor-rated energy storage solution. Its high voltage design increases the conversion efficiency, lowers the current, and reduces the cable thickness. There are 6 battery modules in the B17, and each module can be installed or swapped in-situ. The low enclosure height means the battery can be installed beneath the H7 hybrid inverter, reducing the installation footprint.

Dürr Systems, Inc. Dürr Megtec is a global turnkey supplier of production machinery for lithium-ion battery electrodes, including tandem and simultaneous two-sided coating lines, integrated solvent recovery, and refining systems. From R&D to mass production, Dürr Megtec offers easy-touse laboratory coating machine or production lines with patented simultaneous two-sided coating capability. For other advanced materials markets, like fuel cells, battery separators, composites, or membranes, Dürr Megtec offers customized industrial dryers designed to meet the requirements of each project. In addition, they offer a wide variety of pollution control equipment, including oxidizers, solvent recovery, and particulate control. www.durr-megtec.com

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Garnde Solar Energy Garnde and its partners have invested in the production of Lithium Iron (LiFePO4) batteries, and they have been working to continuously improve technology and reduce costs of lithium batteries. Garnde have developed their EnerBank LiFePO4 Battery (12V-100Ah, 12V-150Ah, 12V-200Ah) which will bring large market opportunities to replace lead-acid or gel battery in solar systems. A cost-effective energy storage solution that provides >12 years service life span, and >5000 cycles @ DoD 80%. www.garnde.com

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Kronus Engineering Kronus Engineering’s DOLOMITE battery storage system provides affordable backup power for commercial buildings. Whether running standalone or connected to renewable power or the grid, the adaptable, high-performance solution helps save energy, reduce utility bills, and provides reliable energy security for thousands of cycles. With a base module capacity of 70kWh, the DOLOMITE is scalable to meet a wide range of energy needs. Like Kronus’s other battery products, the DOLOMITE has quick startup times, noiseless power, a small carbon footprint, and requires little maintenance. www.kronusengineering.com

Lion Energy The new Lion Eclipse provides 3 in 1 wireless charging for Qi enabled smart phones, earbuds, and watches. It also has 2 USB outputs for charging other devices. The Lion Eclipse is a suitable companion for travelers who don’t want to have multiple charging cords for their devices. It’s pocket sized, yet powerful enough to charge the user’s devices. It’s TSA approved for the airlines as well. The Lion Eclipse is 27,000mAh, 99.9Wh, and weighs just over a pound. www.lionenergy.com

Lithium Power, Inc.

LEOCH Battery Corporation Leoch’s Pure Lead + Carbon Technology has been specifically engineered to support partial-state-of-charge applications where the batteries are cycled regularly. These high power, energy dense batteries offer super-fast charging from 0% to 90% in 1hr and a long deep cycle life of 3000 cycles at 50% DoD. The ABS-Polycarbonate jars provide rugged durability and a wide operating temperature of -40°F to 131°F (-40°C to 55°C). Tested to IEC standards. www.leoch.us

ESS-500-48 is a lithium-ion rechargeable NMC battery pack. Designed for telecom UPS and other mission critical applications, the back-up battery comes with built-in safety protections, gas gauge, cell and pack balancing, as well as communication. Various communication protocols are available such as CANBus, SMBus, Bluetooth, and more. Around 60 parameters of battery information can be delivered live or saved in the battery’s history data log. The battery pack is designed to meet UN, UL, and IEC certification requirements. www.lithiumpowerinc.com

Lithium Werks Lithium Werks manufactures lithium-ion cells and custom battery systems that can be arranged with cells at 3.3Vdc up to systems of 1000Vdc, from kWh to MWh. Lithium Werks’ Lithium Iron Nanophosphate (LiFePO4) chemistry delivers high power, extreme safety, exceptional life, and is suitable for frequency regulation, peak power shaving, and critical UPS line stabilization. They also make custom battery solutions for long duration solar and wind energy storage. www.lithiumwerks.com

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LIGHTWEIGHT BATTERIES

HEAVYWEIGHT POWER & PERFORMANCE Rolls NEW R-Series 12V & 24V LFP models provide a lightweight drop-in SLA replacement with fast charging/discharging capability, compact case design, exceptional cycle life, and 48V connectivity.

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IMABattery IMA Battery’s Iron Moderate Acid Redox Flow Battery contains non-corrosive near-neutral electrolytes and provide a 25+ yr service life and unlimited cycles. There is no capacity decay during full-service life and the electrolyte can be directly re-used at the end of 25-yr product life. It’s an aqueous system, and has no fire hazard and at MWh+ scale, it occupies a small footprint. It has a built-in absorbent design and can absorb the leaked water-soluble electrolytes and convert them to water-insoluble hydroxides, which can be readily recovered for new electrolyte production or for direct land disposal.

Villara Energy Systems The VillaGrid is a Lithium Titanate (LTO) battery, delivering 30kW peak power (10kW continuous), a 20-year warranty, and carbon-free, non-flammable battery chemistry. Villara Energy Systems has designed a smart battery optimized for power, safety, and lifetime value. Built with fundamentally, elementally different battery cells (made by Toshiba), the VillaGrid is powerful enough to back up whole homes, and can be charged or discharged in the extreme cold (-22°F) and the extreme heat (131°F). The VillaGrid is 9540 listed, CEC approved, and delivering energy independence to discerning homeowners. www.villaraenergy.com

Batteries - Redox Flow

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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Aggreko Aggreko’s fully integrated, plug-and-play battery storage solutions ensure maximum system effectiveness and efficiency. They have been optimized across every component to deliver system performance, minimize operating costs, and shrink a carbon footprint. Aggreko offers solutions to power a microgrid, add reliability to a hybrid system, and to optimize business cases through smart energy management. The Y.Cube is a ready-toinstall energy storage system. www.aggreko.com

Energy Storage Solutions, E22 E22’s VRFBs are electrochemical energy storage systems that include Remote Diagnostic and Continuous Monitoring of all parameters, including the State of Charge (SOC). Currently available in two sizes depending on it’s capacity. 50kW with 4 hours of energy storage ready to discharge at rated power and fully packed in an standard 20ft container. 250-330kW that allows the parallel connection of several units to each other, thus having the possibility of configuring the system according to the requested needs. European Conformity mark (CE) according to Directives 2014/35/EU and 2014/30/, and taking as reference the certifications IEC 61439-1:2011, IEC 614392:2011 and IEC TS 62933-5-1: 2017. www.energystoragesolutions.com

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Atlas Energy Solutions Atlas Powerwalls and Powertowers pair well with many hybrid inverters with BMS communication and work well with most off-grid inverters systems. Their 12V 100Ah and 200Ah collection with built-in Bluetooth makes any RV solar or off-grid solar easy and will retrofit with most systems as a replacement battery. Their new Bluetooth 48V series is able to stack in series for 96V to accommodate a new series of hybrid inverters. The 7.6kwh Ultra Slim line of batteries have versatile removable mounting brackets for easy installation. Their versatile battery cabinet can stack 6 slims inside for a total of 45.6kwh power tower. This cabinet also has a1000Ahdc bus bar along with NEMA 3r rating and thermostat controlled fans. Atlas offers a 1-year or 6000 cycle warranty with all their products.

Discover Battery Discover Advanced Energy System (AES) LiFePO4 Lithium Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are UL 1973 and UL 9540 certified for residential off-grid solar and whole-home backup power. AES LiFePO4 lithium ESS offers bankable performance and features up to 3C peak power along with lightning-fast 1C continuous charge and discharge rates. Parallel up to twenty batteries for over 140kWh of capacity. Unlock the full potential of LiFePO4 ESS with LYNK II Gateway by enabling the BMS to dynamically manage the charging configurations of hybrid inverter-chargers, Schneider, Victron, Sol-Ark, SMA, Studer. Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot LiFePO4 ESS with LYNK ACCESS software for PC. www.discoverbattery.com/solar

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Clean Energy Associates CEA is a global technical advisory company that provides comprehensive engineering, supply chain, market intelligence, and quality solutions for the storage and solar industries. They serve financial institutions, project developers, EPCs, IPPs, and power plant owners. CEA’s engineers conduct upstream quality assurance in factories in Asia and worldwide. Their technology, research, and engineering teams provide support throughout the product life cycle, from upstream supply chain management and supplier market intelligence, to downstream engineering services at the project site. Their product expertise lies in energy storage systems, battery technologies, PV modules, racking, and inverters. www.cea3.com

Dynapower Company Headquartered in South Burlington, VT, Dynapower designs and manufactures energy storage inverters, DC-DC converters, and fully integrated battery energy storage systems. Systems are available in building blocks from 125kW to 3MW and can be paralleled to meet the sizing needs of any installation. With advanced features for both grid-tied and microgrid applications, as well as integrated safety and protective features, their systems offer performance, reliability, and cost effectiveness. www.dynapower.com

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Edgecom Energy

Moment Energy

Edgecom Energy’s turnkey BESS is custom designed for a facility’s specific needs and can be operated remotely with their Blockchain-Based Network Operations Centre (NOC) to optimize its participation in the Ontario energy market. With no upfront capital, Edgecom Energy will install their scalable, modular BESS on the site and provide users with a quarterly cash payment for having the system participate in various savings programs. The system can also be used for power quality improvements and backup power. Users pay their electric bill to Edgecom Energy, who is an OEB-licensed billing company. Edgecom Energy then owns, operates, and maintains the system over the term.

Moment Energy provides clean, affordable, and reliable energy storage by repurposing retired electric vehicle (EV) batteries. These Energy Storage Systems (ESS) reduce diesel consumption by creating hybrid generator systems and enabling off-grid sites to install solar or wind power systems. With a diesel-battery-hybrid solution, it’s possible to reduce diesel consumption by up to 40% and generator runtime by up to 90%. With the addition of solar, the need for diesel can be removed altogether. Their solutions stack with 60kWh building blocks to accommodate any sizing needs. www.momentenergy.ca

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Powin The VS3 is the core building block of Invinity’s energy storage systems. Self-contained and easy to deploy, it uses vanadium redox flow technology to store energy in an aqueous solution that never degrades, even under continuous maximum power and depth of discharge cycling. Their technology is non-flammable, and requires little maintenance and upkeep. These high throughput, unlimited-cycling systems give users the operational freedom to maximize their ROI. With a 25-year lifespan that matches solar and wind assets, the VS3 provides utility-grade energy storage for grid-scale, C&I, and microgrid applications.

Powin’s Stack750 Centipede platform combines battery stacks with outdoor-rated modular enclosures to form a pre-assembled outdoor cabinet. Each 750KWh Stack comes pre-integrated into the outdoor cabinet, encased with the necessary HVAC controls and fire suppressions, all within one modular enclosure that can be scaled up to the size required by the client. The Centipede Platform will cut down site installation time by 50%, provide increases in the energy density of their products, and it will enable them to assemble the fully tested product in the factory, and ship it directly to any location in North America from their Celestica manufacturing facility.

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Leclanché Leclanché’s LeBlock is a fully modular and scalable energy storage solution designed for large installations. LeBlock reduces the total cost of ownership, and environmental footprint, through simplified logistics and installation, possible reconfiguration, and easy return for recycling at the end of its life cycle. Each BatteryBlock ships with fully pre-installed and configured battery racks with up to 745kWh of lithium-ion batteries, including a temperature management and standard fire protection system. Four interconnected LeBlock blocks form a standard 20-foot ISO container with no packaging waste or need for additional transport containers. www.leclanche.com

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Rosendin Electric Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are fast becoming a key component of existing and future renewable energy strategies implemented by utility, municipal, developer, and commercial clients throughout the U.S. Rosendin supplies technology agnostic BESS solutions for most all frequency control, and regulation, demand response, load shifting, peak shaving, microgrid, and backup power applications. www.rosendin.com

Trimark Associates, Inc. Trimark’s Intelligent Energy Controls helps PV+BESS resource owners capitalize on energy market opportunities, meet strict compliance requirements, and operate with confidence. Trimark’s utility-scale plant controls run on rock-solid hardware, like SEL RTAC. They follow open standards, like Modular Energy System Architecture (MESA) DER to support interoperability between power generation devices, battery storage devices, and control systems. And Trimark’s support team is available 24/7 to ensure peace of mind. www.trimarkassoc.com

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2022 ENERGY STORAGE BUYERS GUIDE Battery Management Systems TROES Corp. TROES is an advanced Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) provider. TROES specializes in developing, designing, manufacturing, and delivering smart, cloud-managed, lithiumiron phosphate powered energy storage systems as a complete turnkey solution. Using proprietary technology, TROES enables mid-size projects with safe, cost-effective, and adaptable plug-and-play battery energy storage products and solutions. Cabinet or container enclosures are available for indoor and outdoor projects. Systems start at 30kWh and are designed in increments of 10kWh, preventing oversizing and overpaying. Renewable sources can be incorporated for additional benefits. www.troescorp.com

Nuvation Energy Nuvation Energy’s High-Voltage BMS provides cell- and stack-level control for battery stacks up to 1250VDC. One Stack Switchgear unit manages each stack. Cell Interface modules connect directly to battery cells to measure cell voltages and temperatures and provide cell balancing. The UL 1973 Recognized BMS modules in each stack ensure safe battery operation and significantly reduce the effort of pursuing UL 9540 certification. www.nuvationenergy.com

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Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc.

Urban Electric Power Urban Electric Power offers Energy Storage Systems (ESS) utilizing rechargeable alkaline battery technology. The systems are scalable from residential to grid applications. The lithium and lead free alkaline technology prevents any risk of thermal runaway or toxicity. The flexible design can meet specific customer requirements including custom indoor and outdoor installations. From racks to containerized solutions, the UEP ESS can operate in a grid-tied or micro-grid mode and is compatible with solar integration. Urban Electric Power revolutionizes energy storage with safe, affordable rechargeable alkaline battery technology. www.urbanelectricpower.com

Chroma 62000E Series of Programmable DC Power Supplies provide single-channel output of 1.7kW, 3.4kW, and 5kW, as well as three channel of 1.7kW output each configured in a high power density 1U chassis. The 28 models offer fixed- and autorange output with current ratings up to 22.5A and voltage ratings up to 1200V. The 62000E series provides constant voltage (CV) and constant current (CC) modes so that users may switch the output priority based on testing requirements. Along with its high precision measurement output, its high-speed transient response and low noise satisfies a variety of devices and test applications in both labs and automated test system integration. www.chromausa.com

Capacitors

Cornell Dubilier Electronics CDE’s 947D DC-Link capacitors are conditioned at accelerated temperature and voltage before they leave the factory. This process eliminates infant mortal failures and produces thermally and electrically stable DC Link Capacitors. www.cde.com

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Components

GEMÜ Valves Since 1988 GEMÜ Valves Inc. has been manufacturing High Purity valves, measurement, and control systems. Their High Purity products are developed and produced for use in process equipment, ultra-pure water, and chemical manufacturing and distribution systems for electrolyte filling and separation of various media. The High Purity products are produced under strict cleanroom conditions at their manufacturing site in Switzerland. www.gemu.com

KG Technologies KGT supplies the hardware that performs essential functions of an Energy Gateway/Microgrid Disconnect device. With hybrid energy storage systems, a gateway/disconnect device becomes necessary to allow the energy system to operate independently from the grid in the event of an outage. KG Technologies’ multi-pole latching relays provide a disconnecting option for these gateway devices that comply with the strict standards that ensure safety and performance. www.kgtechnologies.net

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Sensata Technologies - Gigavac Littelfuse The Littelfuse SE-601 is a microprocessor-based ground-fault relay for ungrounded dc systems. It provides sensitive groundfault protection without the problems associated with nuisance tripping. Ground-fault current is sensed using an SE-GRM Series Ground-Reference Module, a resistor network that limits groundfault current to 25mA. The SE-601 is used on ungrounded dc systems ranging from industrial 24Vdc control circuits to 1000Vdc solar and transportation systems. Benefits include an adjustable trip delay for quick protection or delayed response, ten settings for a wide range of low-level protection, and output contacts for operation of separate annunciation and trip circuits.

Sensata Technologies’ GIGAVAC brand HX Series EPIC (Extended Performance Impervious Ceramic) hermetically sealed High Voltage DC Contactors are small, UL508 approved contactors for 1000V hot switching. Utilizing the EPIC seal means these high voltage contactors exceed sealing requirements of IP67 and IP69. The HX series High Voltage Hermetically Sealed Contactors are particularly suited for inverter systems, battery packs, and combiner boxes in solar or wind power systems. www.sensata.com/gigavac

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Panduit Panduit solar energy products provide robust end-to-end solutions. Buyers can utilize Plastic or Metal Solar Edge Clips and Edge Clip Cable Tie Mounts that secure the clips. Panduit Edge Clip Cable Tie Mounts can help secure wire and cable bundles with versatile mounting to edges. Key features and benefits are versatile mounting, close fit, an expanded range, and high performance. Meanwhile Panduit Metal Solar Edge Clips improve installation efficiency in the field and offer a robust solution that can withstand the UV environment. These stainless steel clips are highly durable and suitable for harsh environments. www.panduit.com

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SIBA Fuses SIBA designs and manufactures advanced circuit protection fuses for a wide range of applications, such as BESS, PV, AC and DC semiconductor applications, Traction, AC and new 1000VDC UL drives, Transformers: dry, underoil, and overhead, capacitors, filter and harmonic banks, and their line of circuit level SMD and miniature fuses. SIBA’s full line of fuses can be found in large installations from capacitor banks to BESS installations, from the battery level to the substation. www.siballc.net

Schaltbau GmbH develops and manufactures electromechanical components. Since 1929, they have been responsible for the safe operation of rail services, and today they protect systems in industrial applications for renewable energy, e-mobility, and automation. www.schaltbau.com

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Solon Manufacturing Co. Solon Belleville Springs and Washers counteract the effects of differential thermal expansion, embedment relaxation, and vibration by maintaining sufficient load on bolted system connections to reduce bolt load variation. After yield and relaxation of joint components, a Belleville spring maintains a consistent sufficient load on the bolted joint. Solon Belleville Springs and Washers serve the renewable energy industry with applications in mechanical components in wind turbines, high-voltage electrical connections, solar PV racking systems, PEM fuel cells, valves, and flanges. www.solonmfg.com

Stäubli Electrical Connectors More than 25 years of experience and experience in connecting complex photovoltaic (PV) systems worldwide enables Stäubli Electrical Connectors to create long-term value. With quality product solutions and services for eBoS (electrical Balance of Systems) applications in PV plants, they make projects reliable and efficient. Individually tailored to their customers’ needs, they provide all the required elements for any sized project. The MC4 family of PV connectors are rated up to 1500V UL, 70A, and are available for 14 through 8 AWG cable configurations. Their product portfolio also includes in-line fuses UL rated up to 1500V, to 30A. www.ecs-ecart.com

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Techspan Techspan is an independently owned distributer of CSA approved electrical and automotive products, providing these products to the Canadian market for the last 30 years. Their Fusetek line includes a wide range of solar fuses and fuse holders, as well as the IMO solar product line. They carry a substantial inventory to provide fast, reliable delivery for their customers. www.techspan.ca

Controllers

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Heila Technologies provides an end-to-end decentralized distributed energy resource (DER) management solution, the Heila Edge platform, to simplify the integration, operation, optimization, and scale-up of DERs. The platform is composed of hardware and software elements, leveraging advanced edge-computing technology, and proprietary decentralized control and optimization algorithms to unlock the intelligent, automated coordination and grid integration of all DERs. It is vendor agnostic, with no technology dependencies or lock-ins. Once the platform is integrated into a system, Heila becomes a committed partner, supporting clients during commissioning, deployment, and years of operations. www.heilatech.com

Morningstar Corporation The TriStar MPPT 600V (TS-MPPT-600V) is an innovative charge controller design. By accepting PV array input up to 600Voc, it enables installers to design systems with longer, fewer strings, reducing cabling and hardware which make installation and wiring easy and fast. Morningstar’s digital engineering combined with thermal management make the TS-MPPT-600V with TrakStar technology a charge controller that doesn’t require a cooling fan or fans. www.morningstarcorp.com

Eaton’s Smart Energy Manager app advances sustainability, cuts energy costs, and optimizes usage. Used with Eaton smart breakers, the Smart Energy Manager app delivers advanced functionality, unlocking essential data and enabling new insights and ability to plan and manage home energy habits. Homeowners can view and monitor power usage, control smart breakers remotely, and make more informed energy decisions. The Smart Energy Manager app is a software interface for Eaton smart breakers, which provide circuit protection, cloud connectivity, remote control, and precise metering. www.eaton.com/smartbreakers

WAGO Corporation WAGO has added three new IIot-enabled Generation 2 PFC200 controllers to their 750 series. These include a standard version for factory/energy applications and two XTR versions for work in harsh environments. Each of these PLCs come with two standard RJ45 Ethernet ports and two 100 Mbit/s SFP slots for fiber optic modules. These configurable ports can be used as a switch or with individual IP addresses and support MODBUS TCP/UDP, EtherNet/IP, OPCUA protocols with additional licenses supporting EtherCAT and Sparkplug. The fiber optic ports are beneficial where high electromagnetic interference is a concern or where long distance networking is needed. www.wago.us

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Cooling Systems | Thermal Management

Baknor Roll Bonded Liquid Cold Plate from Baknor is cost effective liquid cooling. Liquid cooling is a high performance solution for demanding applications that require high reliability. A solution to move heat quickly due to its thermal performance, especially from critical areas in a design. Liquid cooling is the next step when air-cooling falls short, often because thermal performance can no longer be economically met, within the desired footprint. Liquid cold plates, often referred to as water blocks, allows for good mechanical integrity, while removing heat generated from power semiconductors or batteries. www.baknorthermal.com

Marvair Marvair wall-mount air conditioners are versatile problem solvers for a wide range of energy storage applications. Marvair’s energy efficient wall-mount air conditioners meet or exceed the US Department of Energy‘s Btu/h efficiency levels of 11 EER for units less than 65,000 BTUh cooling capacity and 10 EER for units larger than 65,000 BTUh. Electronically commutated indoor fan motors combined with highly efficient scroll compressors result in these high Energy Efficiency Ratios (EER’s).

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Iron Spear Information Security, Ltd.

Stego, Inc. The CS 060 is a touch-safe heater for use in enclosures including optimization for designs in battery storage. The design of the heater utilizes natural convection which results in a circulating current of warm air. The surface temperatures on the accessible side surfaces of the housing are minimized as a result of the heater design. Their complete range of thermostats and hygrostats can directly be connected to the heater. The CS 060 is also available in a version with a plug-in thermostat requiring no additional wiring (CSF 060). These heaters are suitable for permanent operation. www.stego-usa.com

Cryogenic Energy Storage

Highview Power Highview Power is the designer and developer of the CRYOBattery, a proprietary energy storage system that delivers reliable and cost-effective long-duration energy storage to enable a 100% renewable energy future. The CRYOBattery utilizes ambient air, which is cooled and stored as a liquid and then converted back into pressurized gas that drives turbines to produce zero-emissions electricity. Highview Power’s liquid air long-duration energy storage systems can deliver between 50MW/30Mwh to more than 200MW/2000Mwh of energy and has a life span of more than 30 years. The CRYOBattery delivers a low-cost clean energy storage solution for large-scale applications.

Iron Spear provides solutions to meet the needs of their clients from security compliance to program development and operation. Their areas of expertise include Governance, Risk & Compliance, Identity & Access Management, Procurement & 3rd Party, Physical & Personnel Security, Configuration & Change Management, Threat & Vulnerability Management, Logging & Monitoring, and Incident Response. They focus on translating technical issues into real business risk and communicating these to leadership in a manner that is logical and relates to the organization. www.ironspear.ca

Design & Build Integrator

PEKO Precision Products PEKO Precision Products is a vertically integrated contract manufacturer specializing in bringing new machinery and equipment technologies to market by providing hardware manufacturing support at all stages of the product development cycle, including machinery prototypes, pilot stage builds, and production rate builds. One of their key focuses is on large and complex electro-mechanical equipment and technologies, including those that help advance renewable energy generation and storage. These technologies include fuel cells, renewable energy storage and custom power storage enclosure systems, solar and photovoltaic (PV) equipment, wind energy technology, and power distribution units. www.pekoprecision.com

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Trimax Trimax fabricates and commissions complete automation control systems for transmission and distribution utilities companies and private power producers. They provide turn-key, end-to-end solutions for energy projects. From project planning, system engineering, design, panel, and relay rack fabrication to programming, FAT testing, field service, and startup, Trimax can help their clients achieve their project goals. Their fully-certified UL508a, UL891, and UL698a/b panel shop assembles and wires any size and quantity of control, power and instrumentation panels, along with substation control buildings. www.trimaxsystems.com

Distribution

BayWa r.e. Solar Systems, LLC (USA) BayWa r.e. is a distributor for inverters, batteries, and other residential storage gear in the United States as well as providing commercial and industrial storage equipment. They partner with companies including Stem, SolarEdge, Enphase, Fronius, SMA, and LONGi to bring Tier-1 products and quality advice. The BayWa r.e. Key Accounts Team can also help plan out C&I project needs for the coming business year, so their customers can stay alerted to supply chain shifts and stay ahead of the game. solar-distribution-us.baywa-re.com North American Clean Energy

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Electrolysers

Atlantic Clean Energy Supply (ACES) ACES works with residential, C&I, and utility battery energy storage system manufacturers to provide a one-stop-shop solution to meet energy independence goals. They offer residential hybrid on/off-grid solar + BESS, C&I outdoor cabinet BESS, and utility-scale container BESS. They also work with solar equipment manufacturers to help customers deliver more solar projects, including solar panels, inverters, racking systems, and many more. www.atlanticces.com

Nel Hydrogen Nel Hydrogen manufacturers Alkaline and Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) water electrolysers, producing from 0.27 Nm3 to 19,400 Nm3 of H2 per hour. Units can be grouped together into electrolyser plants for even larger production rates. Electrolysers are used to store excess electricity from renewable resources in the H2 bond. The H2 can then be sold to industry (converting curtailed power to cash), or burned in a turbine or run through a fuel cell to put the stored energy onto the grid during periods of low generation or peak demand. Due to their fast response times the PEM electrolysers are also used by renewable energy plants to balance the power the plant puts onto the grid. www.nelhydrogen.com

M. J. Electric From interconnection to the grid through completing the testing and start-up activities, M. J. Electric works with customers to meet their battery storage construction needs. They bring enhanced reliability, and cost-effective, cutting-edge solutions to solve multiple challenges of the modern grid infrastructure. M. J. Electric provides a broad range of electrical construction needs including utility, industrial, renewable, and EV charging stations. www.mjelectric.com

Next Hydrogen Next Hydrogen’s water electrolyser is designed to integrate intermittent renewable electric power sources and clean hydrogen production on an infrastructure scale. Next Hydrogen’s patented cell architecture, which enables modules up to 500 Nm3/h, gives operational flexibility, while delivering the lifecycle economics of alkaline systems. Since it can run at a high current density, its has a large operating range, and because gas-liquid separators and gas coolers are built inside the module, multi-MW hydrogen generation plants can be pre-assembled in shipping containers, reducing the cost of plant construction. Packaged hydrogen generators are offered with 100, 300, and 500 NM3/h output capacities. www.nexthydrogen.com

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Electronics Contract Manufacturing

SigmaTron International SigmaTron International is a global provider of electronics contract manufacturing services to companies wishing to outsource their electronics manufacturing requirements. This full service support can include engineering support, PCBA manufacturing, systemslevel manufacturing, fulfillment to end customers, and repair depot support for installed products. The company has experience in power management and control products, and can assist with design for manufacturability and test development. Manufacturing facilities are located in Illinois, California, Mexico, China, and Vietnam.

Maysteel Industries, LLC Maysteel designs and fabricates custom sheet metal enclosures to support renewable energy technology, including energy and battery storage, fuel cells, and electric vehicle (EV) charging. From meeting NEMA standards and UL requirements to improving product scalability, they ensure their product can withstand environmental stressors and protect internal technology. www.maysteel.com

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Enclosures

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Blue Planet Energy

Trachte Trachte provides engineering and manufacturing of control houses and E-houses for the substation and renewable markets. Utility providers, OEMs, and EPC firms choose to partner with Trachte for their project execution, problemsolving abilities, and product performance and quality. Trachte pre-assembled, modular steel buildings and integrated packages provide protection, energy efficiency, quality, and convenience for highly technical customers and applications.

Blue Planet Energy’s Blue Ion HI energy system is built on the company’s lithium ferrous phosphate (LFP) technology, pairing non-toxic, high-performance batteries with embedded intelligence and sleek design. This maintenance-free system is backed by a 15-year performance warranty; engineered with integrated racking for flexible cabinet sizing (8, 12, or 16kWh), and stackable enclosures that can adapt to meet customers needs, and easily grow with them in the future. From removable doors to no-drill conduit knockouts, Blue Ion HI is designed to streamline installation and is equipped with Blue Planet Energy’s Nāmaka communications platform, providing real-time system insights accessible anywhere via web browser. www.blueplanetenergy.com

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Energy Storage Metering BMZ USA, Inc.

Continental Control Systems Continental Control Systems is now offering fully assembled WattNode Energy Meters in UL 508A NEMA metal and poly enclosures. Enclosures are available with a three-phase circuit breaker, a fuse block, or without circuit protection. Any model of the WattNode; the revenue-grade meter or standard accuracy meter comes preinstalled when ordered with the enclosure. Designed for indoor and outdoor installations, the enclosure complies to UL 508A Type 3R, 4, 12 and 13. Fully assembled meter enclosures can be ordered through their e-commerce site.

A modular, lithium-ion based Energy Storage System, the ESS 7.0, ESS 9.0, and ESS X batteries can store a surplus of collected solar energy for later use and be used for both on-grid and off-grid applications. Energy can either be directed into the storage system or be fed into the public grid via an inverter. The ESS batteries have a usable capacity range from 5.4kWh to 8.05kWh and up to 12 ESS can be connected in parallel. This means meeting the energy storage needs of small residential locations to larger commercial systems is no issue. The ESS are compatible with 48V systems which avoids hassles seen with high voltage. Simple to set up and use, BMZ ESS batteries make energy storage easy. www.bmz-group.com

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e-On Batteries, Inc.

Crown Battery Crown Renewable Batteries are an innovative array of responsible battery energy storage products, including their popular 2CRP1200 model which has capacity up to 55.9kWh (48VDC) for best available performance and ROI, is flexible and easy to handle, configure, deployable for new or existing systems and resilient in extreme operating temperatures, and earthfriendly being 99% recyclable. Crown can supply grid-connected with back-up power, off-grid, or custom storage applications.

e-On Batteries, a Fort Worth, TX area supplier with national scope, is a developer of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) based energy storage systems with a focus on product safety. The company’s UL 1973 listed and CEC approved and listed modules are engineered as scalable building blocks to enable larger systems, and its 19” rack-mounted modular systems are easily configured from 12.8kWh residential systems to 4.8MWh container-based systems and more. With over 20 million deployed calls and zero catastrophic failures, combined with cell-level BMS monitoring and control systems, expert engineering liaison and certified installers, e-On Batteries provides full value to their customers. www.e-onbatteries.com

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Mango Power Mango Power Union is a large-capacity (6.9kWh), high power output battery (4000Wac and 350Wdc) modular power station with a heavy-duty home base and a smaller, detachable unit at the top. With its 19 ports, it can safely be removed anytime through patented mLink technology and taken on road trips. Up to 10 of them can be stacked together into a micro-grid, providing up to 69kWh. Its in-built PV inverter makes it easy to charge by solar panels, power grid, or others. Mango charges to 80% in just 1.5 hours and 100% in 2.5 hours. www.mangopower.com

SimpliPhi Power SimpliPhi Power’s full line of energy storage systems are now Certified to UL 9540 Standards and UL 9540A Fire Safety Testing at the Cell, Battery, and integrated Unit level. The AccESS, BOSS.6, and BOSS.12 integrated energy storage solutions scale from 15.2kWh to 136kWh with single, split, and three-phase configurations to create resilient and safe energy storage solutions for residential and commercial applications, both on- and off-grid, AC or DC coupled. SimpliPhi’s UL 9450A Test Results and Certifications demonstrate the fundamental safety of its cobalt-free lithium ferro phosphate (LFP) chemistry and manufacturing processes, delivering energy storage solutions that streamline codes, compliance, and permitting for both installers and their customers. www.simpliphipower.com

MK Battery The Deka Unigy II 2-volt battery from MK Battery is available as either a single cell or system design, and features a wide range of capacities to fit the varied requirements of renewable energy applications. Exclusive IPF Technology optimizes power capacity, cell consistency, and long-term reliability. Advanced AGM technology eliminates periodic watering, corrosive acid fumes, and spills. Microcat Catalyst lowers float current, decreases internal temperatures, and the risk of dry-out, to ensure long battery life. www.mkbattery.com

Atlas ESS Atlas Energy Storage Systems are inexpensive, high performing lithium-ion based systems. All Atlas ESS products have approvals from nationally recognized test labs. Atlas products comply with the new provisions for energy storage systems in the 2017 edition of the National Electric Code (NEC). Professionals and DIYers alike can assemble NEC compliant Energy Storage Systems using Atlas components. Cabinets, BMS, and controls are available separately or in pre-assembled systems. www.atlas-ess.com

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Energy Storage Systems - Commercial INTILION

Day Ahead Instrumentation LV protection from DAI provides standard trip-only that works with any shunt trip device. Trip/Close, Return to Service model, available for use with motorized breakers. Utility compliant. Test switch ready. Integrated 8-hour DC UPS. Powered by SEL: 751 standard; all relay models available. UL 508A. Day Ahead Instrumentation provides turnkey multifunction relays and RTUs for interconnection requirements for utility scale and C&I applications. Assemblies configurable for DTT, MPLS or SCADA interface with wired, fiber, or wireless coms.

INTILION’s safe and integrated scalebloc is a commercial battery storage system based on lithium-ion technology with medium storage capacities from 73kWh to 500kWh, as an all in-one and ready to install solution. Every battery module has a mechanical fire protection housing ensuring a high safety standard. The system is also equipped with protection against surge voltage as well as ingress of water and dust. The integrated energy management system allows all electrical consumers to be metered and individually controlled through its cloud connection. There are many possible applications in the area of peak-shaving, support of e-charging points, and as an additive emergency power solution in the off-grid sector increasing reliability and energy resiliency. www.intilion.com

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JinkoSolar (U.S.) Inc.

Fortress Power The new eSpire 233 is a fully integrated, pre-configured energy storage solution that uses Tier 1 Automotive LFP battery chemistry to deliver 233kWh of battery capacity. The integrated multi-level BMS continuously monitors performance, allowing for system optimization and balancing. Advanced liquid cooling helps extend battery life and ensures optimum performance even tough climates. The slick compact design offers the flexibility to fit into indoor as well as outdoor spaces, thanks to the outdoorrated enclosure. With UL9540(pending) and UL9540A certifications, and built-in fire suppression, the eSpire 233 offers safe operation and peace of mind.

JinkoSolar’s EAGLE CS is a fully integrated, scalable, turnkey AC-coupled energy storage system for C&I and utility. The EAGLE CS utilizes Li-Ion LFP battery technology that comes with a BMS, liquid or air cooling, fire suppression, and available off-gas detection. With sizes ranging from 373kWh modular racks to 2700kWh in a 20ft container, the BESS is paired with PCS’s all backed by JinkoSolar as a single point of contact for contracting, delivery, and service. www.jinkosolar.us

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LS Energy Solutions The AiON Energy Storage System (ESS) from LS Energy Solutions is an all-in-one solution aimed at commercial and industrial users. The flexible, modular AC energy storage solution is available in two models, the AiON-ESS Power Series for 1-hour applications and the AiON-ESS Energy Series for 2- to 4-hour duration. The all-in-one nature of the AiON-ESS reduces onsite installation and maintenance, while the safe-by-design, scalable format enables configurations for applications up to multi-hundred MW projects. Each AiON-ESS includes the company’s fourth-generation String Inverter System (SIS) and latest Energy Management System (EMS) software to maximize the benefits of energy storage www.ls-es.com

NEO Virtus Engineering Since 2001 NEO Virtus Engineering has provided electrical and solar engineering services to the PV industry. They provide power engineering DC to medium voltage. SEL experts providing protection, control, and communications design and programming for protective relays/RTUs. NEO delivers solar engineering, optimization, performance verification, and capacity testing for EPCs, developers, and financiers. NEO provides field measurements to WMO Spectrally Flat Class A standards; they are Campbell Scientific specialists. They provide stamped electrical designs throughout New England, New York, New Jersey, and California.

SIBA FUSES SIBA FUSES provides energy storage protection. SIBA fuses have been specifically designed and tested for the stringent requirements of (ESS) Energy Storage applications and have been utilized by large OEM’s globally. On the AC side of the inverter SIBA is capable of meeting voltage applications up to 40.5kV for bus protection, capacitor filters, PT transformers step-up transformers (SSK fuses specific for wind, solar, and energy storage applications), and switchgear with medium/high voltage fuses. www.siballc.net

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Peak Power Peak Synergy is an energy storage management software. The platform uses inputs from electricity markets to maximize value for asset owners. This approach cuts energy costs and creates new revenue streams by helping balance supply and demand on the electricity grid. Building owners see immediate energy savings, long term revenue opportunities, and reduced GHG emissions. Solar + storage developers add value to any solar site, tap into regional incentives and tax credits, and increase ROI. Utilities can defer or cut grid upgrades, increase grid resiliency and flexibility, and boost renewable resource adoption. www.peakpowerenergy.com

Sinexcel, Inc. The modular SINEXCEL PDS-750K series DCDC Converter can support 500-1500Vdc for both battery and PV strings and could be used for flexible scenarios in most applications for both front-of-meter and behind-the-meter markets. The IP54 cabinet supports up to 8 modules, and can be used with both existing PV plants and new installations to optimize the energy generation and usage. The IP65/ NEMA3S rated 100kW DC module could be used alone or in parallel with an independent outdoor battery cabinet. www.sinexcel.us

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Energy Storage Systems - Grid-Connected

Sargent & Lundy For more than 130 years, Sargent & Lundy has provided broadscope services on battery energy storage projects, including engineering, consulting, construction support, and EPC services. Their experience spans the spectrum of markets, applications, interconnection requirements, and technology types. Clients include utilities, developers, financial institutions/lenders, constructors, and manufacturers. www.sargentlundy.com

Energy Storage Systems - Off-Grid

AIMS Power AIMS Power offers everything needed for an offgrid and backup power system. They have a large selection of DC to AC power inverters, solar, racks, generators, batteries, solar charge controllers, wire, and other accessories for a complete power system. AIMS Power has been in business for over 20 years providing energy independence to thousands each year. They can design custom systems for back up or off-grid applications in homes, businesses, or smaller operations. www.aimscorp.net

Primo Energy, Inc.

TMEIC Corporation TMEIC offers the Solar Ware Ninja, a photovoltaic inverter and energy storage system. The advanced PV inverter is modular and stackable for multiple PCS power blocks. The system is configurable into multiple solutions, including PV only, stand-alone energy storage, or as a PV+ESS independent solution. Application flexibility is built-in, with multiple ratings allowing customization for small, 2MW projects up to large-scale projects.

The Primo Spark utilizes abundant renewable energy, wind, and solar to provide energy to those in greatest need. The hybrid power station is capable of interfacing with a portable wind turbine and foldable solar panels. Integrated energy storage systems will ensure power is available even when the renewable energy sources diminish. Electric outlets on the unit can supply power for electric appliance operation, device charging, and more. A whisper quiet and portable hybrid wind and solar power unit with speeds as low as 5mph to provide power for off grid locations, campgrounds, and events, with zero fuel required. www.primoenergy.com

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FIMER Renewable Energy Solutions GreenPWR, LLC The SunHopper-D from GreenPWR is modernizing solar hot water systems. Coming in late summer of 2022, the SunHopper inverter includes a learning algorithm which monitors usage, weather conditions, electricity rates, and installation parameters to minimize energy cost to the homeowner while providing a reliable hot water source using backup electricity or fossil fuels. The SunHopper uses a dedicated PV array and wires to off-the-shelf electric immersion storage water heaters to make installation as simple as possible and reduces energy consumption by as much at 80%. The SunHopper also supports off-grid installations to provide a simple renewable water heating system. www.greenpwr.com

Energy Storage Systems - Residential

FIMER’s Universal 10|4 is a comprehensive integrated storage solution, made in the United States via Humless and approved by SGIP. With integrated charge controllers, display, 4kw hybrid inverter, and 10kwh LFP batteries, this unit is ready for on and off-grid needs. It is an easy plug-and-play storage solution for new and existing PV systems coupling with DC solar, AC retrofits, generators, and FIMER’s UNO DM-PLUS grid-tied inverters. www.fimer.com

FNS Power Technology, Inc. FNS Power provides LFP battery modules, inverters, banks, and all-in-one products for residential ESS Integrators. www.fns-power.com

Generac Power Systems, Inc. Electriq Power The PowerPod 2 pairs a home battery and inverter with smart software to save on electricity costs and protect against blackouts. The high-performance, cobalt-free model of Electriq Power’s PowerPod system builds upon existing LFP battery technology. Intelligent energy storage software enables the PowerPod 2 to cycle through several operating modes. The system can prioritize keeping batteries charged and ready for grid interruption using only solar power; power local loads with solar and/or stored power first; or use the power supplied from the batteries to match the load for as long as possible during peak usage. www.electriqpower.com

The Generac PWRgenerator, designed and manufactured in the USA, recharges the PWRcell Battery to keep homes powered for the long term when the grid is down. It connects directly to the PWRcell inverter, creating a residential nano-grid allowing a home to be fully energy independent. During the day, solar panels provide power to the home and the excess can charge the battery. During the night, the battery discharges and if it reaches 30% state of charge, PWRgenerator will turn on and fully charge the battery in about 1 hour. Additionally, PWRgenerator is designed to be extremely quiet and fuel efficient, running on either natural gas or LP. www.generac.com

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Q CELLS

JinkoSolar (U.S.) Inc. JinkoSolar’s EAGLE RS is a 7.6 k/26.2kWh DC-coupled residential battery energy storage system that is UL9540 certified as an all-inone solution. The EAGLE RS utilizes Li-Ion LFP battery technology with a robust battery management system for safe operation with a standard 10-year warranty. An integrated automatic transfer switch and included autotransformer enables seamless operation during power outage events when paired with solar. Their U.S. based monitoring app is included for both installers and end-users to track system production. www.jinkosolar.us

Q CELLS’ Q.HOME+ ESS HYB-G1 energy storage solution offers scalable storage capacity from 4.5kWh up to 18.9kWh and comes in a modular design for easy and fast installation. The system is offered in both DC-coupled and AC-coupled configurations and can connect up to three batteries in series using only one inverter and battery management system (BMS). The system includes an integrated backup power function for 100% of the rated inverter output to support critical loads in the event of a power failure, and offers remote monitoring using the Q.HOME+ web portal or Q.HOME+ ESS mobile app. www.q-cells.us

SolaX Power Co., Ltd. SolaX A1-ESS G2 is a complete and smart home storage system. When outage or extreme weather comes, A1-ESS G2 is able to power all the home appliances easily and efficiently. A1-ESS G2 classifies home loads to prioritize essential loads to meet customers’ needs. Moreover, customers can control the home appliances remotely, in order to heat the water before getting home, or to turn off the AC when out of the house. www.solaxpower.com

Panasonic Life Solutions Company of America Panasonic’s new outdoor-rated EverVolt 2.0 battery storage system collects and stores surplus power solar panels produce during the day for use when homeowners need it most. Sporting a small, sleek, modular design, EverVolt 2.0 helps homeowners stay prepared and protected from power failures and peak energy rates with their own private energy reservoir. All with zero emissions. The weatherproof EverVolt 2.0 integrates seamlessly with Panasonic solar panels to create the Total Home Solar Energy System. It can be AC- and DC-coupled to work with both new and existing solar panel systems. Comes with a complete 10-year Panasonic warranty. na.panasonic.com/us/ess North American Clean Energy

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POWER Engineers

Electric Power Engineers, Inc. Electric Power Engineers has extensive experience supporting developers and utilities with battery energy storage system integration and interconnection. EPE can help with assessment, analysis, studies, regulatory compliance, and overall project management of largescale utility projects or small-scale systems supporting residential or commercial facilities with backup power. www.epeconsulting.com

POWER Engineers has been supporting energy storage developers and utilities for nearly 30 years. Throughout all stages of their projects, POWER brings utility-scale energy storage clients the engineering knowledge necessary for a successful outcome. From use case analysis and site selection to interconnection studies, detailed design and owner’s engineering, POWER provides the services essential to efficient and economical energy storage deployments. www.powereng.com

T&M Associates T&M Associates provides full services for energy clients, including environmental, engineering, and construction related services to develop efficient, cost-effective solutions. Their team has extensive experience with design/bid/build and engineer/ procure/construct (EPC) delivery methods for public and private sector projects, including Energy Storage, PV, Microgrids, EV Charging, and integrating energy systems into power grids. Services include Preliminary Assessment, Financial Analysis, Civil, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Environmental Resource Studies and Impact Assessment, Land Use Planning, Permitting, Project and Construction Support, and Financial Incentive Assistance. www.tandmassociates.com

Mangan, Inc. Mangan, Inc.’s Renewable Energy group is a consultant in renewable electrical distribution design and engineering. They have expertise in power system analysis, protection, and development of construction packages. Their team of substation automation engineers can implement power system monitoring and notification solutions to provide real time data and automate any design. Their ability to execute a project from the proposal stage through construction and commissioning along with their involvement in photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems makes them a single source for distribution, generation, and interconnection solutions for any level of system complexity.

Westwood Professional Services Westwood is qualified to assist with energy storage facilities whether deployed as a stand-alone resource, paired with renewables, or part of a microgrid. Their multi-disciplined team leverages Westwood’s 25 years in renewables and 50 years in commercial land development to deliver solutions from smallscale storage to commercial buildings. Their resume includes both DC- and AC-coupled projects as well as containerized and building-based systems. www.westwoodps.com

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EPC Services

Advanced Solar Products Advanced Solar Products, Inc. (ASP) is a solar energy and related sustainable technologies company. ASP provides turnkey service, including evaluation, development, design, permitting, procurement, installation, commissioning, and operations and maintenance. They take a creative approach to designing competitively priced, high-performing, and attractive photovoltaic systems. www.advancedsolarproducts.com

Blattner Company Blattner Company, a renewable energy provider, is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons that delivers expertise and collaborative renewable energy solutions for developers and utilities throughout North America. The Blattner Family of Companies provides complete engineering, procurement, project management, and construction services for wind, solar, and energy storage solutions. Powering forward, Blattner builds certainty through relationships, proven project management, and self-performance of major work activities, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. www.blattnercompany.com

Black & McDonald Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions to government, institutional, and industry clients. Black & McDonald is an EPC and O&M service provider with in-house engineering, multi-trade craft labor, testing and commissioning, and operations and maintenance support on utility scale energy storage projects. The firm is also well positioned to leverage its expertise in the energy storage sector to provide turnkey energy storage capabilities to both private developers and regulated electric utilities. blackandmcdonald.com

MBA Energy & Industrial, LLC MBA Energy & Industrial is an industrial general contractor who specializes in constructing new buildings for energy related projects. MBA has built over 70 buildings for the renewable industry over the last 5 years. Most of MBA’s buildings are design/build in nature, but they are capable of build-to-print projects as well. MBA’s current resume stretches across 22 different states and includes O&M buildings, warehouses, large enclosures, battery storage, terminals, substation buildings, large offices, and many other types of facilities. The in-house team of architects and engineers help clients through the design process and offer a variety of options when it comes to MBA projects. The company also offers free conceptual designs, budgetary pricing, and consultation on building planning www.mba-nrg.com North American Clean Energy

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Mott MacDonald Grid-connected battery storage projects are becoming commercially viable for many applications: reducing system and peak demand, providing standby power, improving frequency response, and more. Mott MacDonald has the full range of skills required to plan, engineer, implement, and manage commercially successful battery storage projects across a wide range of applications. www.mottmac.com

Blink Charging Co. With the launch of 7 next-generation electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, Blink Charging is a complete, end-to-end global EV charging provider. Featuring both AC and DC advanced technology and paired with a comprehensive new suite of software applications, Blink provides EV charging solutions across all industries. From the MQ 200, a scalable product for fleets to the DC Fast Wall 50kW, a compact, high-performance charger for any high-traffic location. Offering flexible solutions, Blink’s business models help businesses achieve their goals with ease, whether locations want to own, partner with, or host their charging infrastructure. www.blinkcharging.com

Signal Energy Signal Energy is a design/build general contractor providing EPC services to the solar and energy storage markets. Their experienced engineering and project teams can build standalone energy storage projects or integrate energy storage into the design and construction of renewable power projects. www.signalenergy.com

Tropenas Company Offering engineering services for utility-scale solar and storage, Tropenas Company provides turnkey electrical and civil permit packages. With 4+GW of interconnection applications and designs, their multistate local engineers will lead any portion of a solar project. Designed blending contractor field experience with value engineering, Tropenas’ designs incorporate and clearly communicate lean solutions, enabling fast installation and long durability, improving profitability. Example offerings: stamped electrical and civil permit drawings, independent engineering, medium voltage, and substation design. www.tropenas.com

Fluke Corporation The Fluke FEV100 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Test Adapter tests the safety and performance of level 1 or level 2 electric vehicle AC charging stations (EVSEs) with type 1 connectors. The Fluke FEV100 simulates the presence of an EV, allowing technicians to test the charging station in combination with appropriate test instruments, such as digital multimeters and ScopeMeters. Compliant with the SAE J1772 standards for North American charging stations, the FEV100 allows a technician to verify that after installation, a charger can communicate and deliver power to vehicles. www.fluke.com

Paired Power SEVO SunStation EV chargers will charge an electrical vehicle from 100% on-site solar energy, a critical resource for commercial EV fleets and workplace EV charging. SEVO SunStation EV chargers are designed to integrate with any solar system and energy storage systems, and SEVO SunStation EV charger offers charging rates up to 17kW and is compatible with all battery electric vehicle models, such as Chevy Bolt, Nissan Leaf, and Tesla. kWh pricing is available to allow commercial customers earn revenue on EV chargers. SEVO SunStation EV chargers are an add-on and revenue generator to any commercial solar, energy storage, and microgrid project. www.pairedpower.com

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Inverters

Ampner PowerCharge The PowerCharge Pro-Lightning Commercial Charging Station is easy to install, and is reliable and durable. With the aluminum and stainless steel housing, the Pro-Lightning will not rust. The Pro-Lightning comes fully assembled, pre-commissioned, and tested. Simply bolt it down, connect the power feeds, and turn on the power. Available in multiple configurations and power levels, a model is available for most commercial applications. www.powerchargeev.com

The Ampner ACE 300 is a family of efficient, compact size, and easy-to-install string inverters for energy storages and PV power plants with maximum voltage of 1500V. With rated power of up to 333kW, the Ampner inverters are suitable for all common battery energy storage applications. The ACE 300 ES is designed for extreme environmental conditions, from coastal regions up to 13000ft, rated for -40°F to 140°F and IP65/NEMA 4. The rated power provides flexibility for system design and redundancy against DC short-circuits, with distributed battery racks. The inverters are certified according to UL/CSA standards and designed for high reliability and long lifetime. www.ampner.com

Fire Suppression

Oﬀering Turnkey Solutions & Engineering Services Stat-X Fire Suppression Stat-X aerosol fire suppression is a versatile and cost-effective solution for renewable energy fire protection. Each sealed, stainless steel generator contains a solid, stable, and specially formulated fire suppression compound. When a fire occurs, the Stat-X generator activates, producing and releasing an advanced aerosol fire suppression agent. Agent fills the protected enclosed space and chemically interrupts the combustion process. Fire is suppressed, and the micron-sized agent particles remain suspended to help prevent possible re-flash. www.statx.com/industries

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COTEK COTEK offers five series of pure, sine-wave inverter and inverter chargers for off-grid and backup applications designed to meet the needs of the solar industry. COTEK inverter models range from 200W-4000W with a DC input of 12V, 24V, or 48V. The new SC and SL series of bi-directional inverter chargers come equipped with 5 operating modes and features such as power sharing and current limiting. COTEK also offers standalone inverter and battery charger options through the SP, SD and CX series. www.cotek.ca

Ingeteam Ingeteam’s Full Skid Power Station is a UL 9540 and UL 1741 SA compliant medium voltage turnkey solution which integrates all the devices required for a system of up to 7.6MVA into a single skid platform. Available with INGECON SUN PV inverters or INGECON SUN STORAGE battery inverters, this compact, customizable station is reliable, easy to transport and install, and offers a flexible design which can fit up to two inverters on one skid. Combining Ingeteam’s expertise in the power conversion field (+75GW supplied worldwide) with plant control technology, and monitoring solutions, its highly efficient electronic conversion, and protection devices allow for efficiency values of up to 98.9%. www.ingeteam.com

Ginlong Technologies, Co., Ltd. Designed for flexibility and performance, Solis’ hybrid storage inverter RHI-1P(5-10)K-HVES-5G brings efficiency to solar-plus-storage systems, combines 98.4% efficiency with a wide product range (5 to 10kW), and dynamic MPPT (2 MPPTs with 4 DC inputs) to generate high yield and strong ROI for residential customers. Customers can maximize their self-consumption with flexible operating modes such as time-of-use and off-grid backup, enabling smart time shifting to leverage TOU schedules and optimize energy use. RHI-1P(5-10)K-HVES-5G is a good choice for on/ off-grid integrated storage solutions, providing the option to select the electricity consumption mode in real time according to the market price. It can be operated out of the power grid, and international brand components provide high efficiency less than 10ms from the grid. www.solisinverters.com

Rhombus Energy Solutions Rhombus Energy Solutions is a developer of smart AC-DC inverters for commercial and industrial applications. Their inverters are available in power output ranges from 30kW to 500kW, and provide 480Vac three-phase balanced outputs. Their integrated smart controller has full data logging and reporting capabilities, and can run customer and/or third party applications as part of a comprehensive energy management system (EMS). Some of their products provide multi-channel outputs, enabling them to be utilized in solutions that are required to drive isolated AC networks. www.rhombusenergysolutions.com

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Samlex America EVO-4248 Split Phase (SP) Inverter/Charger is an all-inone inverter, transfer switch, and battery charger. Output 120/240Vac Split Phase or Single Phase 120Vac. Battery connection at 48Vdc and 100A battery charger. 1 AC input for generator or grid. Allows users to power 120Vac appliances like tools, laptops, or a fridge, plus 240Vac appliances like water heaters and stoves. Suitable for off-grid cabin, work sites, remote locations, or emergency back-up power systems. Remote control available and sold separately. www.samlexamerica.com

SMA America The SMA Medium Voltage Power Station offers high power density in a plug & play design, which is suitable for global use. The MVPS relies on robust, technically advanced, and internationally certified hardware for power conversion in any climate. It is a suitable choice for next generation PV power plants operating at 1500Vdc. The MVPS also offers storage integration with both AC and DC coupled options. Delivered pre-configured within a 20’ HC shipping container that easily converts into an installationready platform, the system is simple to transport and quick to assemble and commission. The SMA Medium Voltage Power Station combines high plant safety with maximum energy yield and minimized logistical and operating risk for large scale PV power plant projects.

McCauley Lyman is a transactional law firm dedicated to helping businesses grow and thrive in the renewable energy arena. They help their clients negotiate contracts, obtain permits, acquire real estate, arrange financings, and purchase and sell energy-related businesses and their assets. By leveraging their network of resources and decades of experience in the industry, they are able to provide representation while maintaining a close eye on costs. They give practical advice, have good judgment, and play well with others. McCauley Lyman is in an alliance with Barclay Damon, LLP, a National Law Journal Top 250 Firm, which provides their clients with access to Barclay Damon’s 33 practice areas. www.mccauleylyman.com

Maintenance

Stronghold Engineering, Inc. Stronghold Engineering, Inc. (SEI) is a design and construction firm specializing in projects including ground up facilities, technically challenging repair and renovations for historical and non-historical facilities, and seismic upgrades, as well as large civil, infrastructure, and electrical projects exceeding $2 billion in construction cost. They provide O&M to solar arrays that the company installed. They actively monitor their sites to know when they need clean or repair to perform at the highest output. www.strongholdengineering.com

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Kurdex Corporation Kurdex is a supplier of large area vacuum deposition and etch equipment for R&D, pilot, and high volume manufacturing (HVM). Products include sputtering, evaporation, PECVD, spatial ALD, ARC-CVD, and plasma etch tools. Standard and custom systems configured for in-line, cluster, and R2R with full automation. Substrate sizes up to 2300mm, rigid or flex, wafers, glass sheets, or roll of flexible materials. They also offer an applications lab for contract coating services, DOE, and technology development. www.kurdex.com

Sustainable Power Systems, Inc. SPS’s Universal Microgrid Controller (UMC) reduces the cost and complexity of microgrid deployment, meets the needs of diverse applications, grid-tied or off-grid, and eliminates the need for project developers to do controls integration and custom programming. The UMC incorporates real time optimization, including load and renewable forecasting, to ensure a low cost of energy. Simulation Mode controls a virtual version of each component, allowing for system validation prior to deployment. www.sustainablepowersystems.com

Microgrids UL New Sun Road Stellar Microgrid OS was designed by microgrid operators for renewable energy fleet managers. Stellar uses IoT technology and a cloud-based software architecture for remote power systems monitoring and control. By collecting and normalizing data across multiple sites down to the component level, Stellar provides insights to leverage best practices, aggregates loads, and uses AI to optimize system performance. Integrated modules such as automated alerts, incident ticketing, and reporting reduce service costs and streamline operations. Technology agnostic, Stellar controlled hybrid power systems offer remote power resilience, internet connective, and maximized renewable energy usage. www.newsunroad.com

HOMER modeling software optimizes the value of energy storage-plus-solar microgrids whether the system is standalone, grid-connected, behind- or in front-of-the-meter. Products include HOMER Pro for determining an effective and affordable solution for standalone microgrids; HOMER Grid for designing behind-the-meter, grid-connected systems that save on electricity bills, reduce peak loads, and lower carbon footprints; and HOMER Front to maximize project IRR in utility-scale hybrid systems. www.ul.com/homersoftware

Project Developer

TerraPro Solutions TerraPro Solutions is a consultancy of renewable development experts with project experience across the United States. From site feasibility, land acquisition, and due diligence for investment and financing, through construction, compliance, and post-construction operations, TerraPro Solutions works with each client to ensure they make informed decisions based on a thorough understanding of the technical, environmental, and financial implications of all types of renewable energy technology. www.terraprosolutions.com

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Renewable Energy Systems Integrators

Signs

New Dawn Energy Solutions New Dawn Energy Solutions is an energy technology company that provides solar, storage, EV charging, and energy efficiency optimization solutions to residential, industrial, and institutional customers. They engage in all aspects of energy systems infrastructure, including assessment, design, development, installation, monitoring, and maintenance. Their energy solutions range from off-grid urban homes to turnkey micro-grids that are sited on urban rooftops to the remote regions. They are vendor-neutral and take a holistic approach in formulating energy solutions that are best suited for their customers’ needs. Their energy solutions include grid-tied, hybrid, off-grid, solar water pumping, and microgrid. Their service solutions include renewable energy system design and integration, project management, energy audits and site assessments, and plant commissioning.

Tech Products, Inc. Tech Products, Inc. is a global source for quality identification products for the renewable energy industry including, cable tags, tower (aerial) markers, and signs. Their products range from adhesive transformer labels to long-lasting substation signs following all of the latest ANSI, OSHA, and NESC standards. www.techproducts.com

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Acelerex Acelerex supports in the identification and valuation of investment opportunities and projects. They provide advanced EMS and Data & Analytics solutions to developers of storage and renewables. Their software delivers granular market analysis for identifying prime locations for investments. They have built detailed nodal models for renewables and energy storage projects in competitive U.S. markets. Models cover over 20,000 nodes across all competitive markets in the U.S. for valuing renewables-and-storage projects. Acelerex also provides advanced Market Intelligence Reports for storage and renewables investments.

ENACT Systems, Inc. ENACT offers a two-sided software platform for solar and energy storage projects. ENACT ENVISION is used by developers and installers to remotely design complete solar and storage solutions, as well as finalize contracts and track execution. ENACT ENGAGE is used by end-customers to track financial savings, energy usage, and predict their future outcomes. The platform is used in 23 countries by thousands of users, with over $1.5B of projects annually. www.enact-systems.com

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Cachelan Cachelan is a solar monitoring solutions company that provides SCADA and DAS systems to help with O&M and Asset Management of solar and storage portfolios via their SolarVu platform. Manage portfolios of residential, commercial/industrial, and utility sized projects in one place. Receive high fidelity alerts of equipment issues and connect weather sensors, meters, site cameras. Easily compare inverter and string level performance. Cachelan interfaces with all major inverter and equipment manufacturers, and design to minimize their customer’s cost. www.cachelan.com

Energy Toolbase Energy Toolbase is a software platform that provides a cohesive suite of project modeling, storage control, and asset monitoring products that enable solar and storage developers to deploy projects efficiently. ETB Developer is a platform for utility rate and financial analysis of solar + storage projects. Acumen EMS controls software and utilizes AI and machine learning to forecast and discharge energy storage systems operating in the field. ETB Monitor is a robust monitoring software providing real-time insights into the operational performance and savings of the systems. The product suite allows developers to model, control, and monitor renewable assets seamlessly. www.energytoolbase.com

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Solar EBOS

Peaxy Peaxy Lifecycle Intelligence (PLI) is a cloud-based data analytics platform for batteries that delivers the next generation of monetizable predictive services to manufacturers, integrators, and operators. For each serialized battery under management, PLI collects and connects all the data across its entire lifecycle, building a data value chain that feeds AI algorithms to drive cost savings, performance optimizations, and faster R&D cycles. A modular design allows users to grow the analytics services by subscribing to just the modules needed, including a machine learning manager, enhanced warranty management, and dynamic residual value calculation for leasing. www.peaxy.net

Voltage, LLC Voltage, LLC is a nationwide provider of utility-scale solar EBOS solution. They supply innovative services and quality products and expert assistance from pre-construction engineering design through to delivered-as-needed operations. They design and manufacture every fully customized order. The Voltage Reel PnP process is a result of these precision designs enabling efficient installations every time. The Voltage LYNX trunk bus system is their all-in-one harness solution. www.voltage-llc.com

Stem, Inc. Stem’s Athena software helps lower energy costs and solve renewable intermittency across the world’s largest network of distributed energy storage systems. With 1.4+GWh under management across 950+ systems operating or contracted, Athena seamlessly integrates and leverages data engineering, forecasting, and optimization to maximize ROI and performance for every system. By sitting in between distributed energy resources, the utility, and grid controls, Athena makes it easy for solar developers, EPCs, installers, and C&I customers to transform renewable projects with clean energy intelligence.

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Kinectrics Kinectrics’ new GRIDSIM Power Laboratory is an independent facility in Toronto, Canada aimed at testing smart grid systems, renewable generation equipment, and medium voltage power systems over a wide range of voltages and frequencies and at power levels up to 12MVA. They perform the evaluation, testing, certification, and standards solutions energy storage products require in support of safe renewable power integration with the grid. The lab will be able to perform testing to UL 1741 and associated source requirement documents, CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 and IEC 62109. Their laboratory gives energy storage products a simple, fast, and efficient path to new markets with full type-test certifications across industries, made possible with large-scale grid simulation capabilities.

Thermal Energy Storage

Chromalox Chromalox DirectConnect Medium Voltage systems provide heat for thermal energy storage systems. Whether heating air for dense media storage, or direct heating of molten salts and metals, Chromalox DirectConnect systems are a solution with improved operational efficiency, reduced infrastructure, and simplified maintenance. Powered by grid or renewable energy, DirectConnect systems are rated up to 7.2kV and in loads of 1MW and larger with 3rd party and NRTL certifications on the system. Fully scalable to meet users’ process needs, Chromalox advanced thermal technologies are designed for challenging applications. www.chromalox.com

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NH Research The 9510 Regenerative Grid Simulator is a solution for testing and verification of high-power grid-tied applications in compliance with regulatory testing standards, worldwide. The 9510 has a built-in power amplifier mode for Power Hardware in the Loop (PHIL) applications providing further testing and simulation capability suitable for research labs. Select power levels ranging from 50kW, 75kW, or 100kW modules. Modular and scalable power is available in 100kW modules up to 1.2MW. With this wide range of power, frequency, and phase configuration options, the 9510 provides the ultimate flexibility to test the broadest selection of grid-tied products. www.nhresearch.com

Bird Control Group The AVIX Autonomic is an effective way of bird proofing solar panels and other outdoor installations. This automated laser system repels pigeons as well as many other pest bird species 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When the laser technology is applied with repetition, birds consider the area as uninhabitable and avoid the place. www.birdcontrolgroup.com

TransGard, LLC TransGard Laser Bird Defense acts as a visual combatant to most bird species to prevent avian damage to equipment alongside power generation loss protection. www.transgardsolutions.com

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