Selecting the right battery for commercial solar projects can mean the difference between success and failure By: Michael R. Kulesky is the director of commercial marketing for telecommunications, utility and new technologies at EnerSys As renewable installations increase worldwide, so does the need for reliable cycling batteries for energy storage. Correctly designing a power-and-backup system
Single-Point Watering System For Flooded Batteries
March 25, 2013 : 0 Comments
Trojan Battery Co., manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, has launched a single-point battery watering system for its line of flooded batteries for renewable energy and backup power applications. The new watering system makes maintenance of Trojan’s deep-cycle flooded batteries faster, easier and safer. Trojan’s single-point watering kit is designed to take the guess work and mess
What Is The Best Battery For Your Solar Power System?
March 25, 2013 : 1 Comment
Deep-cycle, lead-acid batteries are widely used in renewable energy and grid-backup system, and are ideally suited for these applications because of their long, reliable life and low cost of ownership. There are many companies that sell deep-cycle lead-acid batteries, so it is important to understand the technologies and other performance factors that affect overall operation
Solar-Powered Village Helps Women Overcome Trauma
March 7, 2013 : 1 Comment
The city of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, also known as the City of Joy, was established in 2012 as a refuge for female survivors of sexual violence, which has spread during decades of war in the region. The community houses more than 180 women and offers programs to help them become
Solar White Paper: Peak Demand Reduction Using Battery Storage
February 15, 2013 : 0 Comments
It is widely recognized the power grid requires energy storage to smooth delivery of electricity from an increasing amount of intermittent renewables, such as solar, and intermittent demands, but the cost of implementing energy storage has generally been considered too expensive for widespread deployment. Due to continuing price reductions and efficiency improvements in battery systems,
SMA Offers Free Training On Battery Backup
January 31, 2013 : 0 Comments
Recent power outages caused by unusual weather patterns and devastating natural disasters have led to newly elevated interest among U.S. consumers and industry professionals about backup power sources in the event of a grid disturbance. To further raise awareness and educate professionals about battery backup systems, SMA will hold a series of free training sessions
Trojan Battery Launches Solar iPad App
December 21, 2012 :
Finding the most current information on Trojan Battery Co. solar products and markets is now faster and easier with the launch of the company’s new iPad App. As a manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, Trojan customers and distributors are now able to access a comprehensive library of Trojan information with the power of their iPads. To
Batteries Show 15-Year Cycle Life In Solar
November 28, 2012 :
Trojan Battery Co., manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, says its industrial line of batteries for renewable energy applications has surpassed a 15-year cycle life in IEC 61427 testing. Trojan has been conducting IEC 61427 testing on its deep-cycle, flooded Industrial batteries since October 2010, and results to date show that the batteries are outperforming their rated
New Stored Energy Solutions
November 1, 2012 :
EnerSys has recently announced its entrance into the large-energy storage systems segment for utilities and large industrial applications with the introduction of its OptiGrid Stored Energy Solutions. A flexible, turnkey, utility-scale capacity optimization system, OptiGrid Stored Energy Solutions is available in the full range of battery chemistries offered by the manufacturer. “EnerSys and its predecessor
Battery Company Releases Video Tutorials
October 23, 2012 :
The first set of Trojan Tips educational videos is now available on the Trojan Battery Co. website. The Trojan Tips video tutorials are designed to provide in-depth information focusing on a variety of battery topics as well as expand awareness and understanding of deep-cycle battery technology. Trojan developed the Trojan Tips video tutorials to educate
