By Greentech Lead America: Princeton Power Systems (PPS), a
provider of power conversion products and alternative energy
systems, announced that its Energy Storage System (ESS) has been selected
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.
The microgrid system was developed by Lockheed Martin who
is leading the project. The Department
of Defense (DoD) Environmental Security Technology Certification
Program funded Lockheed Martin’s microgrid demonstration.
PPS’ Energy
Storage System consists of one 100kW Grid-tied Inverter (GTIB) and
multiple advanced lead-acid batteries and has a capacity to produce 20kWh’s of
energy. The ESS provides enough energy to power the base during the grid
failure.
“The U.S. Army has clearly indicated its desire to
be a world leader in the adoption of renewable energy generation resources.
Integration with energy storage and micro-grid technology is critical for
providing security, reliability, and low-cost renewable energy both
domestically and abroad,” said Alan Cohen, PPS applications engineering
manager.
The ESS also provides Power Factor Correction and Area
Frequency Regulation services to the local electrical system operator while it
is connected to the electric grid. It is the ESS’ seamless transition and
operational abilities that make it an ideal tool for this project, providing
increased reliability and security to Ft. Bliss.
Princeton Power to supply inverters to Green Charge Networks
Recently, Princeton Power Systems (PPS) announced that it
will supply inverters to Green Charge Networks (GCN), a provider of smart grid
and energy storage technology, for the $95 million Smart Grid Demonstration
Project for the U.S. Department of Energy. The multi-year demonstration project
is being led by New York’s Consolidated Edison (Con Edison) an investor-owned
energy companies.
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