CHICAGO, October 18, 2017 (Newswire.com) – IHI, Inc. announced today a new 500kW, 2.5MWh energy storage project collocated with a larger facility developed by IHI Corporation, the parent organization of IHI, Inc. The energy storage system is expected to be operational by April 2018.
The facility is intended to alleviate continued grid challenges in order to accelerate the implementation of renewable energy resources, such as photovoltaic (PV) generation systems. The overall project is designed to create an independently sustainable power system by utilizing a variety of installed technologies including on-site hydrogen generation, PV systems, and battery storage to reduce CO2 emissions while providing reliable power.
“This energy storage system will change the landscape of generation and consumption in the region, creating an independent and resilient local grid. The success of this effort relies on innovative software capabilities for immediate reaction to various energy needs, such as grid failure, renewable utilization, and other emergency situations,” commented Toshiaki Nishio, Managing Director of the energy storage division of IHI Inc. (hereafter IHI Energy Storage). “IHI Energy Storage is proud to be a key partner in the development of this facility.”
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