greenfox agencies presentation 2019 03 25...and economically viable storage system in the industry...
TRANSCRIPT
Ray Fernandez
Kilowatt Labs - History
ØEstablished in 2015, in New York City by Omer Ghani, Waseem Qureshi and Chip Seibert
ØTheir objective is to commercialize technologies developed by Waseem Qureshi
ØTheir mission is to develop solutions to the world’s energy problemsØMoved the complete manufacturing & R&D to Dubai 2018ØNorth Western Utilities invested in Kilowatt Labs 2018ØKWL moving product to over 15 countries through reseller
partnerships
The concept of ideal storage
There is currently no defined description for ideal energy storage. So here is my view of ideal storage.
“Ideal storage is the ability to store energy, delivered at any rate in order to access this energy later, again at any rate without losses, and no degradation to the storage medium”
Supercapacitors are not ideal storage, but they get us a lot closer than any other technology currently.We have had the benefit of static storage since Ewald and Pieter developed the Leyden Jar in 1745. It has taken scientists 270 years to develop this concept to the point where it is economically and practically viable to power everyday appliances. Let’s be fair to the scientists though… the first 235 years there were no appliances to power, so not much use for storage.
Company Overview – Team
David de Kooker – Director ManagingRay Fernandez – Director SalesShaun Allbon – Director CommercialBilly de Jong – Director TechnicalKobus Oostuysen – Director (Non Executive)Joseph Shuumbwa – Director (Namibia)
GFA was born out of a need and desire to addressSouth Africa’s power concerns, while also having a Positive impact on the environment. We understood that in order to have any significanteffect we would require something new and out The box! So we started looking, and knew whereWe were looking……. And found KWL, and theyfound us.
About Us
To become the African market leader in the power and energy industry, by lock stepping with kilowatt Labs and its products range, through the implementation, development, commissioning of innovative, robust, cost effective and future shaping technologies.
Offering new and diverse solutions to old and new challenges and encompassing the best of new era values, methodology and product distribution.
While creating a culture of ubuntu and assisting Africa to fully realize its potential in the global village.
Our Vision
Challenges with Traditional Chemical Batteries• Limited cycles – due to deterioration of components, at higher temperatures the
deterioration to the components accelerate exponentially. Only way to prevent, over sizing!
• Round trip efficiency (RTE) – electrical energy to chemical energy visa versa• Depth-of-discharge (DoD) – oversizing, large form factor• Short cycle life – degradation• Slow C-Rates – chemical process• Degradation – temperature & C-Rates• Temperature – Thermal runaway• Environmental impact – Toxic and gasses, with regular change intervals (health & safety
issues)• Limited warranty – difficult to prove and complicated to understand• Warehousing - maintenance
SIRIUS ENERGY STORAGE
High efficiencynegligible DC to DClosses during cycling
No capacity orefficiency degradation
over projected cycle life
Key Attributes
No risk of thermalrunaway
Wide operatingtemperature range of
supercap cells
Key Attributes
Supercap cell cycle life and capacity unaffected by high rate of charge or discharge
Long cycle life defers disposal cost and mitigates
environmental impact
Key Attributes
Modular and Scalable
From kWh to MWh with footprint equivalent to chemical batteries
Plug & Play
Interface with electronics on site or available with built-in electronics
Residential, Commercial and Industrial Uses
Cell Tower:Ø Compatible with existing rectifier or DC electronics
infrastructureØ Wide operating temperature range minimizes (and even
eliminates) auxiliary cooling (or heating) infrastructure (and therefore cost)
Ø High cycle life + high efficiency + low auxiliary opex = lowest cost of ownership and shortest payback
Ø At off-grid locations, rapid charge capability reduces generator runtime (lower maintenance costs) and increases generator efficiency (lower diesel consumption)
Residential, Commercial and Industrial Uses
Solar & Storage:Sirius Energy Storage delivers exceptional performance for solar +
storage applications.
Ø Plug-and-play replacement of Lead Acid or Li Ion batteries
Ø Compatible with existing inverters
Ø Safe with no risk of thermal runaway
Ø Wide operating temperature range minimizes (and even eliminates) auxiliary cooling (or heating) infrastructure (and therefore cost)
Ø High delivered efficiency results in low opex so faster payback
Ø Long cycle life
Ø Can be charged quickly to optimize PV solar sizing
Behind-The-Meter Solutions – Demand Charge Management
Ø High efficiencyØ Long cycle lifeØ Thermal stability and safetyØ Acceptable form factorØ Makes it the most technically suitable
and economically viable storage system in the industry for demand charge applications that require repeated cycling.
User Benefits
Lowest cost of ownership Lowest opex due to high round trip efficiency
User Benefits
When used with a genset reduces genset opex by reducing maintenance
and diesel consumption cost
Best ROI in the industry due to lowest capex and opex cost per cycle
Solutions for: MicrogridsC&I and Residential Solar
Electric VehiclesUtility Grade Storage
Product Application Status
Sirius Energy Storage
7.1kWh48VDC module Cell tower, solar In production
6.7kWh48VDC module Cell tower In production
3.55kWh48VDC module Cell tower, solar In production
1000Wh12VDC module Solar street light In production
Under Development
465Wh12VDC module Replace 12V Lead Acid Ready for Production
192V & 384V modules UPS Ready for production
48VDC modules high Amp draw Forklift, club car Ready for production
AA modules Consumer products Ready for production
565V module Crane regen Pilot in Q4 2018
7.1kWh120VDC Solar Under testing
3.55kWh24VDC Solar Under testing
Rapid Charge (<1min) EV Manufacturing planned for Q1 2019
Centauri Energy Server
Single Phase (2.5kW – 10kW) Residential In production
3-phase (20kW to MW) Commercial, Industrial, Microgrid In production
Sirius View
Sirius View
Sirius Config
Sirius Config
Sirius Calib
Gallery
AA Units 1.5V with USB
6.7 kW/h – 48VDC fits 19” Rack
465 w/h – 12VDC
2 x 7.1 kW/h – 48VDC units5 x 7.1 kW/h – 48VDC 1000 w/h – 12VDC Pole Unit
7.1 kW/h – 48VDC19” rack mounted units 3.55 & 7.1 kW/h
Comparison with Chemical Batteries
Summary• Kilowatt Labs’ patent storage solution, Sirius, based on supercapacitor storage media, does not have any challenges of chemical batteries!• Best round trip efficiency (RTE) – 99,1% Dc to Dc
• Highest charge and discharge rates (C-Rates)
• Best temperature range (-25 – 85 deg) – no risk of thermal runaway
• Highest cycle life (million cycles)
• Non toxic, non-flammable, environmentally friendly
• 100% depth of discharge (DoD)
• Modular, scalable with great footprint (usable capacity)
• No degradation of cycle life and temperature over lifespan of product• Eliminates theft issues (no scrap value, and anti-theft software available)
• No maintenance (great opex case)
• 10 year swop out warranty
• Min lifespan ±40 years (graphene & electronics)
• Monitoring software available, with LCD (current, voltage, state of charge, temperature, energy consumption)
• Fits 19” rack sizes (telco industry)
CENTAURI ENERGY SERVER
Ø Stand-alone, fully integrated, plug-and-play platform
Ø Accepts concurrent input sources (DC and/or AC) with seamless and programmable switching between sources
Ø Accepts high renewable input without oversizing
Key Features
Ø Independent surge load handling
Ø Plug-and-play connectivity to storage with no additional hardware or software
Ø Integrated data logging, storage and monitoring
Key Features
Overload Handling Capacity
Key Features
Power Factor Correction and Harmonics Filtering
Power Factor CorrectionBuilt-in digital PF correction reduces load Inducted losses resulting in higher efficiency
Hormonics FilteringBuilt-in harmonics filtering (3THD) reduces line Distortions and improves output stability
Higher Solar Yield
Charge Controller AlgorithmThe Centauri propriety charging algorithm enables energy harvesting from lower irradiance levels and ending at higher voltages resulting in higher energy output
Independent Power withCentauri and Sirius
Independent Power withCentauri and Sirius
Storage Connectivity
Storage Connectivity with Multi-Chemistry CapabilityThe Centauri can accept multiple battery charging technologies
User Benefits – Eliminate Diesel
Comparison to Legacy System
Smart CitiesAutomotiveWifi PolesStreet lights/lampsMicro gridsOff grid sitesLodgesRural communities
Market Segments
Security industrySmart buildingsWild conservation campsTraffic lightsUPS applicationsConstructionLeisure / camping
Cell tower infrastructureMiningSolar storageAgricultureData CentersUtility marketCCTV
TransportGeneral storageUniversitiesMilitary basesLoad levellingPeak shavingRetail stores
Sales:Ray FernandezCell: +27 (0)82 301 0993
Mail: [email protected]
Commercial:Shaun Allbon
Cell: +27 (0)83 645 4180
Mail: [email protected]
Namibia: (Greenfox Energy)Joseph Shuumbwa
Cell: +264 81100 2125 or +264 81252 6784
Mail: [email protected]
Contact DetailsTechnical:Billy de JongCell: +27 (0)83 654 6117
Mail: [email protected]
Managing:David de Kooker
Cell: +27 (0)82 378 6951
Mail: [email protected]
Distribution opportunities in SADC:Ray Fernandez
Cell: +27 (0)82 301 0993
Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.greenfoxagencies.co.za