Der unten stehende Presseartikel passt gut zur Messe die gerade stattfand. (Siehe Posting Nr.7). Ggf. wird ja von Investoren (amerikanischen?) Saft eine Rolle in diesem Markt zugetraut und somit wären die höheren Umsätze zu erklären.
Quelle: www.saftfatteries.com (unter Press Office, wo noch einige weitere Interessante Veröffentlichungen zum Selbststudium liegen)
Saft lithium-ion batteries selected by Green Charge Networks to
support NYC smart grid demonstration program
Jacksonville, FL. (February 16, 2012) — Saft, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of high‐
tech industrial batteries, was selected by Green Charge Networks (GCN) to support its role in a
$92 million Smart Grid Demonstration Project. The project is being led by New York’s Consolidated
Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) — one of the nation’s largest investor‐owned energy companies. Green
Charge Networks (GCN) is a leader in smart grid, and energy storage and management technology, with
a particular expertise in electric vehicle charging.
Con Edison initiated the multi‐year demonstration project in 2010 after receiving a Department of
Energy award to identify, develop and test new technologies within the electric delivery system that
will help build a smarter, more efficient grid, including the integration of smart grid architecture and
measuring the effects of widespread electric vehicle adoption on the electric grid.
GCN’s scope of work includes the installation and operation of a network of Smart Storage and
Generation Units (SSGUs) in the distribution grid that communicate directly with Con Edison. Site
selections include several convenience stores as well as other channels of business including car rental
locations, hotels and parking garages all in the New York City area. Saft will be supplying energy storage
systems totaling close to one megawatt‐hour, utilizing the Synerion 24M high‐energy lithium‐ion
(Li‐ion) batteries. Installation is slated to begin in March of this year.
“We are honored to work with GCN and play a role in this forward‐thinking program,” said Blake Frye,
Vice President of Sales, Energy Storage for Saft North America. “Smart grid technology is critically
important in the modernization of electricity delivery, and this partnership enables Saft to provide
cutting‐edge solutions to a major program in New York City”.
Ron Prosser, Chairman and CEO of GCN, added, “In projects of this magnitude, having the right partners
is crucial. We are looking forward to working with Saft on the creation of the smart storage and
generation unit network and continue our important work on the New York electric grid.”
A smart grid essentially integrates information and communication technologies into electricity
generation, delivery and consumption. In turn, this process makes systems cleaner, safer, more reliable
and more efficient. Ultimately, smart grid technologies will allow consumers to use energy more
efficiently, support alternative energy sources, enable widespread adoption of electric vehicles, as well
as enhance reliability across various platforms, including medical facilities, transportation systems,
financial institutions and media centers.
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