Northvolt & Vattenfall Launch Battery Energy Storage System
Northvolt has launched a new battery energy storage solution, Voltpack Mobile System– a rugged, highly modular lithium-ion battery solution envisioned as a zero-emission alternative to replace diesel generators. Vattenfall has supported the design of the system and will test and validate Voltpack Mobile System and its functionality prior to the market introduction. Voltpack Mobile System will serve as a modular power supply solution which can be configured to meet energy and power requirements of a wide variety of market scenarios. Prime applications include powering remote electricity grids, reinforcing weak grids, supporting electric vehicle charging and delivering grid services such as balancing power, flexibility, or other ancillary services.
Designed for redeployment, the system can be deployed for operations lasting days, weeks or even longer periods of time. This characteristic opens Voltpack Mobile System up to opportunities of leasing and is expected to significantly expand the system’s utility.
Within the project, Northvolt has led development and production of core technologies, including battery and complementary inverter systems, and the battery management system. Drawing on the company’s experience of delivering commercial grid solutions to market, Vattenfall has supported Voltpack Mobile System project development to tailor the product to match the need of the market, through both advising on design and functionality.
A single Voltpack Mobile System delivers up to 250 kW with a scalable capacity from 245 to 1225 kWh of available energy. Voltpack Mobile System scales through a central interface hub, which can connect up to five self-contained battery units in parallel. The hub also serves as an interface for applications, as well as housing for inverter and auxiliary systems. If further power or storage capacity is needed, this can be fulfilled simply by connecting multiple Voltpack Mobile Systems in parallel.
Source : Strategic Research Institute