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solar spotlight: batteries
ESS Inc.
Product: Energy Warehouse
Description: Utilizing earth-abundant iron, salt, and water for its electrolyte, and simple materials for battery components, the Energy Warehouse (EW) from ESS Inc. is a durable, environmentally safe, long-duration storage solution. The EW provides levelized cost of storage (LCOS) and deep charge and discharge cycles.
Chemistry: Flow
Voltage: 600V to 850V
Energy: 400kWh
Peak power: 100kW (DC)
Cycle life: >20,000
Operating temperature range: 23°F to 122°F (-5°C to 50°C)
Dimensions: 320 sq. ft.
Weight: 34,612lbs (15,700kg) dry, 79,807lbs
(36,200kg) wet
Warranty: Comprehensive 20-year warranty with continuous extended service agreement
Certifications: NRTL, UL, Intertek Field Labeling, IP54, IE60529
www.essinc.com
Enphase Energy Product: Enphase AC Battery
Description: The Enphase AC Battery is simple to install, safe, reliable, and provides
a low lifetime energy cost for both new solar customers and retrofit customers. Installers can design the right system size to meet the needs of the homeowner.
Chemistry: Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) Capacity (Ah @ 20hr rate): 48.5Ah Voltage: 240 / 211 / 264VAC
Energy: 1.2kWh
Peak power: 280VA Cycle life: 7,300
Operating temperature range: -4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C)
Dimensions: 47" x 39" x 36" Weight: 55lbs (25kg)
Warranty: >80% capacity; up to 10-year warranty or 7,300 cycles
Certifications: UL 9540, Cell safety certifications: TUV Rheinland, UL
www.enphase.com
Leoch Battery Corp. Product: Leoch Model LFeLi-48100C
Description: Constructed using Lithium Iron Phosphate prismatic cells (safe lithium) and packaged in metal container with built-in BMS, each 48V100Ah unit is easy to install in cabinet, rack, or wall-mounted. Up to 16 modular
units can be combined to create as much
as 76,800kWh of stored, usable energy. Fast charging performance and low self-discharge rate.
Chemistry: Lithium-ion
Capacity (Ah @ 20hr rate): 100Ah
Voltage: 48V
Energy: 4800kWh
Cycle life: 5000+ cycles 80% DoD
Operating temperature range: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 65°C)
Dimensions: 17.4" x 15.55" x 8.74" Weight: 159lbs (72kg)
Warranty: 5-year conditional warranty Certifications: UL, CE www.leoch.us
SCHMID
Product: EverFlow Storage Container
Description: Power and capacity of the EverFlow Storage Container are easily scalable, making the intrinsically safe VRFB attractive for various applications. All components and tanks are integrated in a single 20ft or 40ft container for fast and easy installation, safe operation, and controlled environmental conditions.
Chemistry: Vanadium Redox Flow Capacity: 20ft container typically offers up to
50kW / 200kWh
Voltage: 400V/230V / 3-phase AC
Energy: Up to multiple MWh
Peak power: Up to multiple MW, usually in 25kW steps
Cycle life: Typically 10,000
Operating temperature range: -4°F to
014°F (-20°C to 40°C)
Dimensions: 20ft or 40ft containers Warranty: 1-year warranty www.schmid-group.com
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The P115 MiniTACTORTM
Small, lightweight, and cost effective patented design
Hermetic seal ensures clean consistent contact environment
RoHS2 compliant
Make / Break switching to 1200Vdc
Can be installed in any position Capable of bi-directional switching
UL Recognized
For complete specs, visit us or call +1.805.684.840
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