...Energy Storage Moves Wind to Baseload Power LONDON -- The key to further wind sector success may be the ability to provide baseload power. New solutions based on lithium batteries can deliver convincing foundations to balance wind's variability. For more than two decades, practitioners have been developing control solutions to make operating wind energy plants more efficient. One of the latest projects commissioned by a Chinese operator was dedicated to energy storage. In China, feed-in regulations stipulate that 10 percent of the power installed from wind energy plants must be available via energy storage at any time for two hours. Norbert Hennchen, managing director of Freqcon in Walsrode, Hannover, Germany says lithium batteries possess the greatest technological potential with regards to saving energy, and therefore the ability of renewable energy sources to provide baseload power. The topic of storing renewable energy is currently on trend and is being discussed and implemented on many fronts. Energy density plays a big part in this. Pumped storage plants deliver approximately 0.5 kWh/m3 from an assumed drop height of 200 metres; in contrast, hydrogen plants deliver 500-2300 kWh/m3. With the latter, however, the efficiency of the energy supply is comparably low. Lithium battery systems are right in the middle, achieving approximately 125-400 kWh/m3 - and up to 2500 kWh/m3 under laboratory conditions. When on the subject of efficiency, Hennchen's eyes light up: "Such...
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...performer. 2. How is the battery industry (you can use five forces analysis to answer this question)? Has it been changing? If yes, how? Overall, the industry is very attractive. New entrants realize the potential of snagging a piece of a highly profitable industry that produced $5.2 billion in revenue and $807 million operating margin. Threat of new entrants is low, as the capital requirements and technology development needed to stay relevant in the market proves to be a daunting barrier to entry. Also, in order to realize a significant profit, economies of scale must be realized to produce a massive amount of batteries while keeping costs low. This would be harder for smaller entrants to achieve. Threat of substitute products is low, as no replacement good has been introduced that may provide the consumer with the same benefits as using a battery. This makes the industry attractive. However, if a company produced a good that could replace the need for a battery, this would detrimentally alter the battery industry, making threat of substitute products a major factor of the industry. The bargaining power of suppliers is low because there is little differentiation between the inputs of the batteries, which can be acquired from many different suppliers. This low supplier power makes the industry attractive. The bargaining power of the buyer is fairly high, as there is high buyer concentration with low switching costs, which makes the industry less attractive. The major...
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...Summary: For the February 14th issue of NAATBatt’s Advanced Battery Weekly, we highlight recent sector activities. The NAATBatt, U.S. and Asia Indices increased 2.7% w/w, 3.8% w/w and 3.2% w/w, respectively. The S&P 500 and Russell 2000 grew 3.3% w/w and 2.2% w/w, respectively. Key Highlights: • Maxwell Technologies announced it is supplying ultracapacitor-based Engine Start Modules (ESM) to Idle Free Systems to provide cranking power for a new anti-idling system. The Work Truck No Idle Heat System™ could provide up to eight hours of interior cab heat with the truck engine turned off. • The Chinese Ministry of Finance in a joint statement with the Chinese National Development and Reform Commission and the Chinese Technology and Industry ministries announced plans to provide more subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) than previously announced. China will support the promotion of new-energy vehicles in a second batch of cities and regions, including the northeastern provinces of Jilin, Liaoning and Heilongjiang. • XL Hybrids was named by Fast Company publication to its 2014 Ranking of World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies. XL Hybrids was ranked 3rd in the ‘Innovative Companies in Energy’ section trailing Tesla Motors and General Electric. • Sumitomo has developed and installed a large-scale power storage system that utilizes used electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The commercial scale storage system, built on Yume-shima Island, Osaka, will begin...
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...protection on the phone line. This report offers technical background information on an alternative power protection device designed specifically for businesses that use LANs in their day-to-day operations; that device is called an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This report compares three of the top name brands in UPSs in a point-by point comparison and offers conclusions and final recommendations for the purchase of a UPS, as well as a glossary to help define terms that are unfamiliar. TECHNICAL BACKGROUND Background on power supplies To reduce the risk of losing data to power failure, many companies protect their servers with uninterruptible power supplies. A UPS uses batteries to provide power to a connected computer in the event of a brownout or blackout. "Dirty power" is the industry term for changes, variances, and disturbances that occur during normal usage of utility provided power. A perfect sine-wave can become system-shocking "dirty power" without notice and can cause extreme damage to data and computers alike. Other equipment nearby can produce "noise on the line" that can wreak havoc with a computing environment. IBM recently reported in a study of power sources that a typical processor encounters around 128 power problems a month. These problems can be caused externally by brownouts or load switches or grid problems at the utility or caused internally by subtle disturbances from sources such as copiers, flourescent lights, faxes or even vending machines...
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...that offer similar products to consumers. Energizer has been around since 1986 and has grown into a mutli- billion dollar company within the last decade. Duracell first got started in the 1920’s from two scientists, and finally become a brand in 1964. This paper will discuss the two companies’ background, the competition between the two, and how they will thrive to compete in the market place in future. Energizer Energizer is formerly known as Eveready Battery Company and changes its name in the late 1980’s. By the 1990, Energizer has established their brand and had over 30 percent of the domestic market. They were trailing Duracell by 10 percent, who at that time had 40 percent of the domestic market. Energizer is the manufacturer of dry cell batteries and flashlights, with a full line production of in three major categories: alkaline, carbon zinc, miniature and rechargeable batteries. They produce more than six billion battery cells annually and has became a global leader in dynamic business of producing portable power in more than 160 countries. They may not have been around as long as Duracell, but has established the brand well in the marketplace. Duracell Duracell started with a partnership with inventor, Samuel Ruben...
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... At CPAs Industries Incorporated, your satisfaction is our primary concern. Combining advanced engineering and marketing concepts with first- rate Filipino craftsmanship, we give you products that pass through rigid quality control tests to ensure their reliability and consistency of performance. The new lightweight touch screen calculator is the latest result of our continuing commitment to provide you with durable and energy- efficient device. Today’s modern world, a high tech way of calculating is necessary to save time and energy. For your convenience, we have established a nationwide network of strategically located maintenance and repair centers to service any CII product. Should you have a problem with your unit please see or call the CII franchise service centers nearest your home. Our service centers will be most happy to assist you. Truly Yours, MA. VELLE M. MARIANO Chairman and Chief Executive Officer PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Digi-E-Calc stands for “Digital Electronic Calculator”. It is a calculator with high-tech features and state-of-the-art design. Digi-E-Calc is a rectangular lightweight tablet which measures 5”x3.5”x0.5” with ultrasensitive touch screen and lithium and dry cell batteries which could last for two days (and can be recharged again just by connecting the power plug located at the side of the gadget in an outlet. Its two dry cell batteries can be used as a back-up power supply in case of a power drain of the lithium battery. It can hold...
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...Vinegar as a battery of Calculator Uba, Terrence L. Navarro, Loyd V. Ebabacol, Ruben S. Baa, Margaux Eve P. Ompoc, Shamira Jasmine C. Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements in Research 1 Alubijid National Comprehensive High School Special Science Class Alubijid, Misamis Oriental January 8, 2014 Mrs. Ma. Romila D. Uy Research Adviser Abstract Battery is a device used to store electrical energy. Battery can also be called a cell in which the reaction between two different substances can be made to occur in such a way that some of the chemical energy is converted into a useful electricity. Since its invention and inception, battery has become the most common power source for many household and industries. The vinegar battery is constructed out from simple components or materials. Adding an amount of vinegar to a strip of different metals like copper, from copper wires and zinc, from nails can form a simple battery. This battery has a low amperage output which can supply power on a low amperage/low voltage device like a calculator. It is easy to construct. The following steps should be followed in constructing the vinegar battery: 1. Prepare all the materials needed like: * Vinegar * Strip of Zinc from nails * Strip of copper from copper wire * Vinegar container (non-metallic) * Multi-tester 2. Place the vinegar inside the container. Make sure that it is deep enough to suspend the two different metals on it. 3. Cut a piece of copper...
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...way to eliminate the hydrogen bubble problem found in the voltaic pile, and his solution was to use a second electrolyte to consume the hydrogen produced by the first. Zinc sulfate may be substituted for the sulfuric acid. The Daniell cell was a great improvement over the existing technology used in the early days of battery development. A later variant of the Daniell cell called the gravity cell or crowfoot cell was invented in the 1860s by a Frenchman named Callaud and became a popular choice for electrical telegraphy. The Daniell cell is a type of electrochemical cell invented in 1836 by John Frederic Daniell, a British chemist and meteorologist, and consisted of a copper pot filled with a copper sulfate solution, in which was immersed an unglazed earthenware container filled with sulfuric acid and a zinc electrode. He was searching for a way to eliminate the hydrogen bubble problem found in the voltaic pile, and his solution was to use a second electrolyte to consume the hydrogen produced by the first. Zinc sulfate may be substituted for the sulfuric acid. The Daniell cell was a great improvement over the existing technology used in the early days of battery development. A later variant of the Daniell cell called the gravity cell or crowfoot cell was invented in the 1860s by a Frenchman named Callaud and became a popular choice for electrical telegraphy. The...
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...Chemistry Research Assignment Part A – The Production of Materials: 1. Use available evidence to gather and present data from secondary sources and analyse progress in the recent development and use of a named biopolymer. This analysis should name the specific enzyme(s) used or organism used to synthesise the material and an evaluation of the use or potential use of the polymer produced related to its properties. a) Name a biopolymer (eg. Biopol) outlining how it’s produced. Biopol: Made in the 1960s In an American company. This biopolymer is a PHA and is produced industrially by growing it in tanks with bacteria such as Alcaligenes eutrophus along with a carbon based food source. It is then isolated from the tank to be purified by various methods such as dissolving the PHB in trichloromethane and then removing all its waste to create Biopol. b) Construct a table, relating its uses/possible uses to its properties. Uses Properties related Act as a carrier for slowly releasing insecticides and herbicides and fertilizers Biodegradable – able to break down in the natural environment Use as containers for plastics as well as shampoo containers and cosmetics insoluble in water and relatively high tensile strength Medical applications Biocompatibility and biodegradable Non toxic c) Evaluate the importance of this biopolymer now and its potential for use in the future based on part b. Biopol is quite an important biopolymer as a future resource because firstly, there...
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...September 14, 2015 Dear. Ms. Elson, Over the past hundred years, Energizer has revolutionized the battery industry. The “Talking and Talking” cell phone battery leader in battery sales. The new “Talking and Talking” cell phone battery will offer 1500 minutes of talk time or average standby time of 200 hours. In the best case scenario, standby time will be 225 hours. These times are based on the ideal conditions and assume that the consumer properly cares for the battery. The “Talking and Talking” cell phone battery is comprised of a lithium polymer battery. The battery is lightweight at 4.23 ounces and ½ inch wide, still allowing phone to be carried in belt clip or pocket. Most standard phone covers will fit over the battery. The battery will be available in seven colors: silver, black, white, blue red, green and purple at the beginning. Color expansion may be available at a later date. According to batteries4less.com, the price range for a replacement or new battery for Samsung cell phones ranges between $39.99 up to $79.95. When pricing this new “Talking and Talking” cell phone battery, Energizer must make sure to follow the profit orientated strategy while remaining competitive in the market place. ( (Samsung Galaxy S5 / Galaxy S V / SM-G900T (T-Mobile) Cell Phone Batteries)). I would like to discuss this product in further detail with you at your convenience. Sincerely, Product Development I selected the channel of a letter to outline the basic...
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...• The development of a cheap source of energy that was virtually unlimited, yet small enough to fit in a pocket We already have the beginnings of this technology in our world today. A battery the size of a cellphone battery but the thickness of a Styrofoam plate has been developed by an inventor here in the US recently. If coupled with some form of pocket clip solar collector it would be limited to voltage and wattage for small electronics only but virtually unlimited as far as replenishable usable power. Benefiting from this would not only be a society that “demands” faster technology with a more reasonable price tag to make their everyday life easier, but the business world as well would reap rewards. Those businesses that relied on field equipment utilizing small power technology could stay in the field longer, travel farther and complete their job quicker than with older equipment previously used. This would relate to more profit to the bottom line, customer retention increases and employee retention due to less job stress. A win-win for everyone involved. The only downside to smaller technology items is progressive use of automation for manufacture and the loss of jobs in the workforce. • The development of a “transporter,” similar to the one used on “Star Trek,” that could ship both goods and people across the street or around the world cheaply and instantaneously A transporter to move goods and people whenever and wherever needed on this planet or even to another...
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...The usage of "battery" to describe a group electrical devices dates to Benjamin Franklin, who in 1748 described multiple Leyden jars by analogy to a battery of cannon[2] (Benjamin Franklin borrowed the term "battery" from the military, which refers to weapons functioning together[3]). Alessandro Volta described the first electrochemical battery, the voltaic pile in 1800.[4] This was a stack of copper and zinc plates, separated by brine soaked paper disks, that could produce a steady current for a considerable length of time. Volta did not appreciate that the voltage was due to chemical reactions. He thought that his cells were an inexhaustible source of energy,[5] and that the associated corrosion effects at the electrodes were a mere nuisance, rather than an unavoidable consequence of their operation, as Michael Faraday showed in 1834.[6] Although early batteries were of great value for experimental purposes, in practice their voltages fluctuated and they could not provide a large current for a sustained period. The Daniell cell, invented in 1836 by British chemist John Frederic Daniell, was the first practical source of electricity, becoming an industry standard and seeing widespread adoption as a power source for electrical telegraph networks.[7] It consisted of a copper pot filled with a copper sulfate solution, in which was immersed an unglazed earthenware container filled with sulfuric acid and a zinc electrode.[8] These wet cells used liquid electrolytes, which were prone...
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...The battery industry, similar to all industries has been affected by our current state of our economy. However, a surge in “the soaring popularity of high-tech devices in the United States, the battery industry is expected to expand to $33.6 billion by 2012. The industry estimates that more than 15 billion batteries of some type were sold in the U.S. last year” (Scrapmonster, 2011). Larson Inc, will have to project their future economic status over the next few years with this in mind. In addition with the understanding that the economy itself is faced with various challenges such as unemployment, financing (interests rates and accessibility in getting loans) and changes in technology. It is vital to Larson Inc. future for them to understand the direction of the economy and make various changes to stay competitive and profitable. To achieve this goal, Larson Inc, will need to prepare for credit markets and global conditions. In this memo we will present recommendations for Larson Inc, so they can create profitable outcomes over the next few years. Credit Markets: The leaders of the Larson Inc must understand what the current and projected credit markets. The credit market is a broad market that encompasses investment-grade and junk bonds as well as short-term commercial paper. Commercial paper generally is not back by collateral, meaning that companies with higher debt rates will qualify. The current state of the economy reveals that the credit markets are showing...
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...A digital wallet is an electronic device that allows an individual to make electronic commerce transactions, which means that with a digital wallet, consumers can purchase products in a store or on-line with their mobile devices. Digital wallets are being made not just for basic financial transactions; it can also contain holder’s identification and all the information about coupons, discounts and credits awarded by merchants. In the future, a digital-wallet could potentially verify the age of the buyer to the store while purchasing alcohol. | Digital wallets are expected to be big business. By 2014, the market will reach a massive $245 billion. The shift is coming rapidly, as payment methods are moving away from credit cards, debit cards and cash to smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices.There are a lot of concerns rising about digital wallets lately. Many argue that digital wallets will never succeed due to its privacy and security problems. Here are the answers to some of the concerns raised by consumers and those answers will show that digital wallet is a market trend and have its potential to be a huge success. | Concerns are heightened when considering the complexity of a digital-wallet transaction, especially compared to the simplicity of cash or straight credit. In the case of a smartphone, the data passes through not only the smartphone's hardware and operating system but also through a specific payment app, and finally, the source of the payment, such as your...
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...I love the idea of how batteries work, but I never looked into who invented it. As soon as I noticed that Alessandro Volta was an option I thought it would be a fun assignment to learn about him. Volta was a physicist, chemist, and a pioneer of electrical science. He contributed to today by inventing the electric battery, discovering methane and internal discussion. He not only did those things he was also able to apply part of his last name as part of potential energy term for the battery “Volts.” Volta was born in Como, Lombardy, Italy on February 18, 1745. His parents’ names were Donna Maddalena, who came from a family of Counts and Filippo Volta, who came from a noble lineage. His parents had seven children who survived childhood....
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