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There’s energy storage and then there’s clean,

quiet energy storage

tlas Copco is continuously looking at developing more sustainable ways of In island mode, the energy storage
providing energy, with a strong focus on efficiency, to deliver lowest possible OPEX system can be conveniently used as a
Aand total cost of ownership to customers and end­users. Batteries are fast standalone power solution and is
becoming the technology of choice and it is against this backdrop that Atlas Copco unveils highly recommended for job sites
ZenergiZe, an innovative modular energy storage solution with high­density lithium­ion where noise or pollution concerns
batteries at the heart of the system. prohibit the use of a generator.
“We have reinvented modular energy storage,” says David Stanford, Business Line Alongside zero noise and night
Manager, Portable Products at Atlas Copco Power Technique. “Optimum performance, environments, this mode is also ideal
significant fuel savings, reduced CO2 emissions, zero noise and virtually no maintenance for remote telecom, rental and varying
are all packaged into one mobile modular ZenergiZe unit. Owing to smart engineering, or low load applications.
our energy storage system is 70% more compact and lighter in weight compared to The hybrid mode can be used
traditional alternatives.” together with any diesel generator.
A battery energy storage system or battery pack is an easy way to capture energy and “This combination offers smart load
store it for later use such as, for example, to supply power to an off­grid application or to management by enabling end­users to
complement a peak in demand. Stanford points out that although they cannot be used to map load demand better,” says
replace grid power completely, energy storage systems offer reliable, efficient short­term Stanford. “Once end­users have
solutions where grid power is intermittent or where generators cannot be used. “Energy determined what they need to power
storage systems are also often used to manage energy generated from intermittent and the relevant load cycles in terms of
sources, such as solar panels,” adds Stanford. high and low load demand, they can
High­density lithium­ion batteries are packed with features including a 40 000­hour run the genset under fixed load while
lifespan under normal operating conditions and an overload capability up to 200%. These charging the ZenergiZe’s lithium­ion
virtually maintenance­free batteries deliver a large usable energy range compared to batteries so that it is ready to take over
other technologies and are a perfect match for short cycles (charge and discharge) when load varies.” This hybrid mode
performance. Furthermore, they have been specifically designed to work at high and low solution is ideal for use in a range of
ambient temperatures between ­15°C and +50°C. demanding applications including
ZenergiZe is designed with sustainable energy delivery top of mind; after a single 1,5­ events and urban construction.
hour charge, this remarkable unit is ready to provide over twelve hours of power. Elaborating on the advantages
Available in two convenient options, Island and Hybrid Mode, this energy solution from presented by the hybrid mode,
Atlas Copco offers customers a flexible choice to suit any particular application. Stanford explains that using a fixed
speed 1000 kVA genset to operate
small tools such as a 20 kW drilling
machine for example, will be
extremely inefficient. “Running the
ZenergiZe for small tool operation is a
much more efficient solution that will
present end­users with significant cost
saving benefits on fuel and other
operational costs.”
The ZenergiZe units incorporate a
number of connectivity features and
benefits including a smart start and
stop function, an energy management
system (EMS) complete with battery
management communication (BMS), a
remote monitoring system, a
Bluetooth mobile application and
parking mode. n

Contact David Stanford, Atlas Copco
Power Technique, Tel 011 821-9800,
david.stanford@atlascopco.com

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