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Sirius Energy Storage

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The world’s first supercapacitor-based energy storage system

 

Key Attributes

  

  • Actively balanced and stable operation at all commercial voltages
  • Flat discharge curve (module discharge rate is determined by the load)
  • 2% per month self-discharge when idle and in sleep mode
  • Cell level energy density of 70-80Wh/kg
  • Supercap cell cycle life and capacity unaffected by high rate of charge or discharge
  • Supercap cell projected calendar life of 45 years and cycle life of 1,000,000 cycles

 

  • High charge / discharge capability
  • Wide operating temperature range of supercap cells
  • No degradation of capacity and efficiency over cycle life
  • Works with standard inverters/rectifiers/regulators used with Lead Acid or Li Ion batteries
  • Non-toxic, with no risk of thermal runaway
  • Form factor similar to chemical batteries

Sirius Advantage Over Chemical Batteries

Feature                                                                    Sirius                                           Chemical Batteries


Cycle Life (Projected)                                          1000,0000                                           200 to 10,000


DC to DC Efficiency (@25⁰C)1                          99% (Constant over life)           70% to 95% (degrades over life)


Usable Capacity as %  of rates capacity        100% (Constant over life)          50% to 80% (degrades over life)


Temperature range 1                                       -30⁰C to 85⁰C                                       -20⁰C to 65⁰C


Operation outside temperature range            Yes                                                                No


Max Rate of Charge 2                                          1.7C (120C)3                                    0.1C to 0.5C (NA)4


Max Rate of Discharge 2                                     1.7C (120C)3                                    0.1C to 0.5C (NA)4


Thermal Runaway                                                No Risk                                           Medium to High Risk


Energy Density (Wh/kg)                                     70  to 80 (7)                                        70 to 100 (5)


Disposal Costs                                                    Deferred                                              Significant


Environmental Impact                                       None                                                    Signifcant


Short/Medium/Long Duration                         Single Module                                Different batteries for different deployment


Warehousing                                                      No maintenance                             Periodic charging



  

  • 1 Performance may vary at different temperatures and at different C-rates.
  • 2 Max. rate of charge and discharge is provided for a standard Sirius module. This rate may vary at      different temperatures and for different Sirius modules.
  • 3 Rapid charge of storage for EV’s. 
  • 4 Rapid charge at 120C is not possible with chemical batteries.
  • 5 On useable capacity basis.
  • 6 Publicly available information. Manufacturer data may vary
  • 7 Supercap cell level.


 

Kilowatt Labs’ Sirius Energy Storage is enabling a meaningful transition away from fossil fuels.


Sirius Energy Storage products for stationary  applications are currently available in selected markets. This modular  and scalable system provides a technically and commercially viable,  plug-and-play replacement for chemical batteries. Applications include:

  

  • CELL TOWER
  • SOLAR + STORAGE
  • GENSET + STORAGE
  • MICROGRIDS
  • SOLAR STREET LIGHTS
  • WIFI POLES
  • SECURITY CAMERA POLES


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