Greentech Lead America: Princeton Power Systems (PPS), a
manufacturer of advanced power conversion products and alternative energy
systems, has installed its Energy Storage System (ESS) at BMW Group’s
Technology Office in Mountain View, CA. The ESS will be used to store renewable
energy from the on-site solar array, reduce peak electricity demand and
demonstrate DC fast charging technology for electric vehicles.
The ESS,
consisting of a 100kW Demand Response Inverter (DRI-100) and 30kWh lithium ion
batteries, is the first of its kind to use PPS’
new Demand Response Inverter in an integrated system.
 “Sustainability is a core mission of the BMW
Group. The Princeton Power Energy Storage System will ensure that BMW Group
Technology Office USA is using renewable energy reducing its impact on the
electric grid. More importantly, we’ll be gaining valuable insight into how
these systems can be integrated on a broader scale in the future,” said
Dirk Rossberg, head of the BMW Group Technology Office USA.
PPS’ DRI-100 is an advanced bi-directional multi-port
inverter with the ability to directly route power through its multiple AC and
DC terminals, revolutionizing applications such as electric vehicle charging
and demand response.
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“These advanced capabilities make BMW’s charging
system much more flexible than a typical charging station, and suitable to the
deployment of both electric vehicle charging and smart grid applications,”
said Darren Hammell, executive vice president at Princeton Power Systems.
Princeton Power Systems provides Energy Storage System for new
micro grid at Ft. Bliss
Recently, Princeton Power Systems provided its
Energy Storage System (ESS) as a back-up source and energy resource for a new
microgrid system at the U.S. Army’s Ft. Bliss in Texas. The energy storage
technology provided by Princeton Power as part of DoD’s Energy Test Bed
initiatives on military installations.
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