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Next-gen battery tech is expected to change the economics of EVs, grid-scale renewable power, and other energy-intensive applications. Learn about what's inside the cells that will be coming to market over the next decade.

In order to have a clear picture of battery energy storage products and services provided by industry vendors, one must have a basic understanding of the role of batteries in a battery energy storage system. They are used for storing energy that powers other electronic and/or electromechanical components to generate electricity. These components are used with batteries to create a complete battery energy storage system, which can be deployed throughout the Electricity Value Chain.

Lithium-ion batteries are prevalent in all aspects of our lives from cell phones and inexpensive consumer electronics and to electric vehicles. However, there are cases where batteries must perform continuously and for longer durations than those of consumer products. Industrial, telecoms and military equipment are exposed to more extreme temperatures than consumer electronics and battery function at these temperatures is a requirement, not a consideration. Rechargeable batteries for ruggedized, portable devices and battery energy storage systems (BESS) must operate in extreme hot and cold environments where the temperature can adversely affect a battery's performance, safety and lifespan.

HIPAA rules on contingency planning state that healthcare organizations return to normal operations as quickly as possible and ensure that the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ePHI is safeguarded. CFR-2007, Section 164.308(a)(7)(ii) Implementation Specifications, requires the implementation of an Emergency Mode Operation Plan-308(a)(7)(ii)(C) “Establish (and implement as needed) procedures to enable continuation of critical business processes for protection of the security of electronic protected health information whileoperating in emergency mode” to include emergency backup power systems. These systems need to be resilient and function independently of the utility grid during times of disaster to achieve the ultimate goal of reliable and continuous electrical power to maintain continuity of operations and patient care. 

Vulcan is a system of turnkey battery energy storage and renewable energy products that provide 120VAC/240VAC at 50Hz/60Hz and 4000W to support North American and World markets. Vulcan is designed to operate in a wide range of climate environments and can expand to over 100kWh of battery capacity. Vulcan’s portability makes it suited for powering and backing up medical, broadband, telecoms, IT, residential and small business electrical loads as well as providing an alternative to gasoline generators below 3.5kW.                                                                     

There are many practical reasons to install a grid-tie or an off-grid solar energy system. Each meets a specific set of customer goals.

• Save money
• Reduce or eliminate your utility bill
• Take advantage of tax credits and incentives
• Increase property values

We at Sol Donum encourage everyone to be ready for various types of emergencies and we understand that Emergency Preparedness is a Step-By-Step process that should be tailored to meet your specific needs and budget.

Our product line of high-quality Vulcan Emergency Electric Backup Systems is designed for businesses, homes, and for other uses that can fit almost any application and budget.

Our Step-By-Step approach allows you to affordably install an Emergency Electric Backup System that can power your Refrigerator, Freezer, Emergency Lighting, TV, Computers, and other equipment during a power outage.

Vulcan is a system of turnkey battery energy storage and renewable energy products that provide 120VAC/240VAC at 50Hz/60Hz and 4000W to support North American and World markets. Vulcan is designed to operate in a wide range of climate environments and can expand to over 100kWh of battery capacity. Vulcan’s portability makes it suited for powering and backing up medical, broadband, telecoms, IT, residential and small business electrical loads as well as providing an alternative to gasoline generators below 3.5kW.                                                                     

Access to onsite electrical power to run and charge tools and equipment is important to job completion. Powering a project typically means gas and diesel generators on site which have the following challenges that eat into the project schedule or push spending outside of budget.

Grid failure is a real and imminent threat, a devastatingly deadly occurrence leading to life-threatening shortages of heat, food, and water. If protective measures are not taken, we will experience catastrophic failures leaving citizens in states of starvation, death, destruction, and darkness for months. Reports released from Texas’ 3-day “snowmageddon” indicate a minimum death toll of 246, with some estimates climbing as high as 702. An outage of 1-2 years would lead to 10,000,000+ deaths

Rolling blackouts and extreme weather events are becoming more commonplace and owners of solar panels are finding out that when the power goes out for the utility (grid), they also do not have power. With home and business owners looking for a way to keep their lights, refrigerators and other equipment on when the power goes out, PV systems combined with batteries are becoming more mainstream.

A BESS is the perfect device for allowing business owners to have a clean and quiet electricity backup source.  It is estimated that 23 percent of gas generators fail when needed during a power outage. A BESS provides an insurance policy to automatically keep electricity flowing when the utility or generator fails by storing energy to power and protect critical medical devices, appliances and computers. They also do not require fuel storage or frequent maintenance. This keeps the business operational even when the electrical utility connection is not.

The Inflation Reduction Act directs an unprecedented $369 billion toward fighting climate change. As a result, we’ll all see innumerable long-term benefits, like reduced energy bills and health-care costs. But the most direct and immediate consumer-focused advantages come in the form of tax credits and rebates for buying emissions-reducing goods and services.

Here’s how to take advantage of Congress’s big climate moment.