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Arista Power Selects GE's Nickel Salt Battery for Power On Demand System
April 24, 2012
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Arista Power, a manufacturer, designer and integrator of renewable energy generation, management and distribution systems, has selected GE's new Durathon battery system for use in its new Power on Demand System.
"We are excited that Arista Power has chosen our new Durathon battery as a key component for its renewable energy power management systems," said Prescott Logan, General Manager of GE Energy Storage. "We feel this combination offers customers clean energy systems that provide an attractive return on investment. We look forward to jointly promoting this new system."
GE's Durathon Battery is the product of a $100 million investment in next-generation battery technology. Durathon is a nickel salt battery that is marketed for telecommunications, utilities and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) applications.
GE's Durathon battery is 50% smaller and 25% lighter than traditional batteries, enabling more energy to be stored in a smaller space. In addition, the batteries are designed to last up to 20 years, operate effectively in extreme temperatures, require no cooling and only minimal maintenance, and be fully recyclable. GE's new battery plant is located in Schenectady, NY.
Arista's Power on Demand System is designed to reduce electricity demand charges, which are based on a customer's peak power demand and can account for up to 30% to 70% of a commercial electric bill. The system utilizes energy generated by wind turbines, solar PV, the electric grid, and other power sources in conjunction with a custom-designed battery storage system and proprietary real-time demand monitoring technology. The monitoring system is designed to smooth power demand on the grid by maintaining grid demand within optimal parameters and releasing stored power only during peak demand periods, thereby reducing peak demand charges, prolonging battery life and lowering commercial electricity costs.
Source: GE
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