June 21, 2024: On the eve of The smarter E Europe, the continent’s largest trade fair for the energy industry, the winners of this year’s innovation awards were announced at a ceremony at the International Congress Center, in Munich, Germany.
For the first time, the awards were presented in five categories: Energy Storage, E-Mobility, Outstanding Projects Photovoltaics and Smart Integrated Energy. There was one award and 15 winners (three in each category).
The smarter E Europe said on June 18 the prize recognises companies with innovative solutions and projects that are “essential for a renewable 24/7 energy supply – today and in the future”.
Energy Storage:
| This is a containerized iron flow battery system manufactured by the ESS Inc. It has a storage capacity of 1.16MWh and a maximum charging power of 174 kilowatts. According to ESS Inc., the system requires no cooling and provides unlimited cycles without degradation. This long duration battery system can deliver 145 kilowatts of power for eight hours, or configured to last 12 hours. The system’s 10-year warranty is backed by Munich RE and can be used for up to 25 years. |
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- Pfannenberg Europe; Compact Chiller VLV12
| This is an intelligent thermal solution for liquid-cooled battery systems in mobile and stationary applications. The Compact Chiller provides 12kW of cooling capacity at ambient temperatures between -25°C and +45°C. The chiller is designed as an air-water system and is supplied with a DC voltage of 570-800V directly from the battery system. This makes it compatible with a wide range of portable BESS systems. The unit also has an internal heater that regulates the operating temperatures in the winter. |
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- sonnen: sonnenPro Flex Stack.
| This modular outdoor energy storage system is a compact and practical solution for commercial and industrial applications. The design consists of two, three, or four stackable cubes with a total surface area of less than 4m2. This provides an output capacity of 92kW–368kW and an energy storage capacity of 110kWh–495kWh. There are 20 different power and capacity combinations available for customization. The system’s LFP batteries offer an efficiency at 6,000 cycles, while the IP-65 rating ensures safe outdoor operation. |
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E-Mobility:
- Designwerk Technologies: Megawatt Battery Charging Stystem
| The Swiss company has been developing e-mobility solutions since 2008. Its award-winning innovation is a containerized battery system able to charge heavy-duty electric vehicles at megawatt rate. The battery packs have a storage capacity of 2,000 kilowatt hours and a discharge rating of up to 2.1MW. |
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| EcoG Connect, increases the efficiency of distributed charging architecture using centralized power modules and says the firm reduces the capex of charging stations by 25%. The direct current switching matrix from EcoG dynamically connects power modules with charging points for electric vehicles, providing up to 1MW of capacity. This dynamic switching reduces the number of required centralized power modules while improving cooling and increasing both cost and energy efficiency. |
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- Apollo Power: Solar Paint
| The Israeli company’s flexible solar modules help meet the challenge of operating commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses, as well as other stationary applications, in an environmentally-friendly and efficient way. It helps fleet operators reduce carbon emissions and improve the fuel and energy efficiency. The DIY-style solar kits comprise two 300 watt modules. According to Apollo Power, these SolarPaint modules save up to 10 % of fuel and pay off after about a year. |
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.Outstanding Projects:
- IO-Dynamics: Last Mile Electrification,
- Maxsolar: Bundorf,
- Red Sea Global: a sustainable tourist resort.
Photovoltaics:
- Arcelor Mittal Construction: Helioroof
- Nexwafe: Epinex
- SMA Solar Technology: Sunny Central Flex
Smart Integrated Energy
- Cybergrid: Cybernoc,
- dvlp EnergyL dvlp Energy,
- The Mobility House from Germany for software for commercial use of batteries.
