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A123 Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: AONE) develops and manufactures advanced lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems that deliver high power and energy density, long life, and excellent safety performance. The company’s game-changing technology enables customers to commercialize innovative products for the transportation, electric grid and commercial markets. Visit A123 Systems at www.a123systems.com. |
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Headquartered in Reno, Nev. with manufacturing in Anderson, Ind., Altairnano is a leading provider of energy storage systems for clean, efficient power and energy management. Altairnano’s nano lithium-ion titanate-based solutions are among the highest performing and most scalable, with applications that include complete energy storage systems for frequency regulation and renewables integration for the electric grid, and battery modules and cells for transportation and industrial applications. For more information, visit www.altairnano.com. |
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Dynapower Corporation manufactures a full line of bi-directional inverters for use with energy storage applications ranging from 25-375kVA Micro Power Systems (MPS), 375kVA to 2.0 MVA in Compact Power Systems (CPS) for 600V class, and fully integrated 1.0VA to 6MVA PowerSkidTM systems incorporating a fully integrated medium voltage transformer and AC & DC switchgear. Dynapower’s inverter systems utilize state of the art digital signal processors for management of real & reactive power, system monitoring and protection. MPS, CPS and PowerSkidTM systems are IEEE1547 and UL1741 compliant, offer sub-cycle response, zero voltage ride through, and can be operated in grid tied or stand alone modes. Dynapower Corporation designs, manufactures and tests all products within a single, state-of-the-art, vertically integrated, 150,000sq.ft facility in South Burlington, Vermont. In 2009, Dynapower shipped over 300MW of systems to its growing base of over 14,000 customers. Dynapower is a customer focused business dedicated to providing the highest quality equipment and service available, with 24-hour technical support around the globe. Visit Dynapower at www.dynapower.com. |
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. Based in San Francisco, with 20,000 employees, the company delivers some of the nation’s cleanest energy to 15 million people in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit http://www.pge.com/about/newsroom/. |
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S&C is a leading manufacturer of power switching and protection systems used in utility power systems. The Power Quality Products Division (PQPD) of S&C specializes in electronic power systems used in voltages support applications with renewable energy systems and power conversion of DC stored energy systems connected to electricity grids. S&C’s SmartGrid Storage Managements Systems all for optimal control and management of stored energy flowing into a utility grid. S&C’s capabilities include turnkey installation of complete systems. Visit S&C’s website at www.sandc.com. |
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Since 1946, East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc. has developed an enviable reputation for world-class quality products. East Penn is a leading manufacturer of advanced valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries and battery systems for emerging markets such as solar, wind, and electrical grid storage applications. Visit East Penn Manufacturing Company at http://www.dekabatteries.com |
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FIAMM Sonick SA, a subisidiary of FIAMM Group, manufactures innovative sodium nickel chloride batteries for energy storage applications and the electrification of transportation. Sonick’s unique technology is hallmarked by its strong energy density, immunity to ambient temperature, proven safety, and 100% recyclability. The robustness and durability of the Sonick battery has been proven over the last 10 years in surpassing 100M real road EV miles and success of numerous distributed energy storage projects. In serving our utility, UPS, and automotive customers, FIAMM Sonick demonstrates its continued commitment to green energy and a greener tomorrow. Check out www.fzsonick.com for more info. |
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Founded in November 2004, Xtreme Power (XP) designs, engineers, manufactures, and operates integrated energy storage and power management systems, called Dynamic Power Resources™ (DPR™), for Independent Power Producers, Transmission and Distribution Utilities, and Commercial & Industrial End Users, among others. The DPR™ offers more than just the ability to time-shift power, but also the opportunity to utilize the fast-responding and configurable digital system to simultaneously perform many services demanded by the energy market. For this reason, customers can respond to an ever-changing market while extracting the most value out of the same proven XP technology. Headquartered in Kyle, Texas, XP manufactures at multiple, US locations. XP’s experienced management team collectively has over 125 years of experience in the energy and clean-tech industries. Its Board of Directors is comprised of former energy and environmental authorities, and its strategic investors bring expertise in everything from supply chain to project execution. Visit Xtreme Power at www.xtremepower.com |
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ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 124,000 people. Visit ABB at www.abb.com |
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Customized Energy Solutions has been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc500 and Philadelphia100. With over 200 clients in the US, Canada, and India, Customized is a recognized leader in the emerging technology arena. We work with our clients to evaluate product development, acquisitions, and investments in various storage technologies (Pumped Hydro, CAES, flywheel and various battery technologies). Our clients include manufacturers, project developers, venture capitalists, and utilities. Customized manages over 1500 MWs of generation using our SecureNet-RT to provide expeditious and dependable participation in energy and ancillary services markets. We provide regulatory services to keep our clients informed on impact of potential rule changes in electricity markets across US, Canada and India. We work with our clients to facilitate greater renewable integration across these markets. Customized’s fully integrated approach is the bridge between the financial success of our clients and the reliability needs of grid operators. Visit Customized Energy Solutions, LTD. at www.ces-ltd.com |
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The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI, www.epri.com) conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. An independent, nonprofit organization, EPRI brings together its scientists and engineers as well as experts from academia and industry to help address challenges in electricity, including reliability, efficiency, health, safety and the environment. EPRI’s members represent more than 90 percent of the electricity generated and delivered in the United States, and international participation extends to 40 countries. EPRI’s principal offices and laboratories are located in Palo Alto, Calif.; Charlotte, N.C.; Knoxville, Tenn.; and Lenox, Mass. Visit EPRI at www.epri.com |
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International Battery’s large-format prismatic rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are the perfect choice for energy storage applications requiring high energy density in a scalable modular architecture. Offering robust thermal and cycling performance as well as easy system expandability and comprehensive Battery Management Systems (BMS), International Battery’s lithium-ion batteries are easily scalable from kilowatt-hours to megawatt hours. Made in the U.S.A featuring clean water based manufacturing, products are ideal for Smart Grid, utility energy storage, diurnal energy storage, industrial, military, and transportation applications. Lithium-ion cells offer quick charge times, small footprint, lighter weight, excellent cycle life at high C rates, low maintenance and low capacity loss at high rates of discharge. Employing a unique environmentally friendly, water based manufacturing process, International Battery’s Li-ion batteries meet a wide array of energy storage needs and offer several cells with UN Transport certification for shipments globally. Visit International Battery at www.internationalbattery.com. |
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Navigant (NYSE: NCI) is a specialized, international consulting firm combining deep industry expertise and integrated solutions to assist companies and their legal counsel in enhancing stakeholder value, improving operations, and addressing conflict, performance and risk related challenges. The Company focuses on industries undergoing substantial regulatory or structural change, including the energy industry. Navigant’s Energy Practice includes more than 270 experts focused on issues across the entire energy value chain including renewables, climate change, energy efficiency, demand response, emerging technologies, generation, resource procurement, transmission, markets, performance improvement, fuel sourcing, rates and regulation. Navigant Consulting is headquartered in Chicago with more than 40 offices around the world, including Boston, Washington, DC, Boulder, Los Angeles, London, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Toronto. Visit Navigant at www.navigant.com. |
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NGK was founded to manufacture high-voltage insulators in Japan 1919. Sustained by ceramics technologies, NGK has succeeded in developing NAS (Sodium and Sulfur) Battery. NGK is the only NAS Battery manufacturer who supplied and installed almost 300MW for about 200 systems all over the world. The largest project is 34MW NAS Batteries for 51MW wind farm. Visit NGK Insulators, Ltd. at http://www.ngk.co.jp/english/index.html |
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Parker Hannifin Corporation – SSD Drives Division Parker SSD has a broad installed base of its energy storage technologies, including power conversion equipment, (modular grid tie inverters and complete scalable PCS solutions), and precision cooling systems for battery modules and power semiconductors. With over 30 years of manufacturing experience, Parker SSD offers proven designs or demanding power conversion needs.With annual sales of $10 billion in fiscal year 2010, Parker Hannifin is the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs approximately 55,000 people in 46 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 54 consecutive years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index. For more information, visit the company’s web site at http://www.parker.com, or its investor information site at http://www.phstock.com. |
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Department of Energy/OE and Sandia National Laboratories Since 1949, Sandia National Laboratories has developed science-based technologies that support our national security. Today, the 300+ million Americans depend on Sandia’s technology solutions to solve national and global threats to peace and freedom. Through science and technology, people, infrastructure, and partnerships, Sandia’s mission is to meet national needs in five key areas: —Nuclear Weapons - ensuring the stockpile is safe, secure, reliable, and can support the United States’ deterrence policy —Energy & Infrastructure Assurance - enhancing the surety of energy and other critical resources —Nonproliferation - reducing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and enhancing the surety of critical infrastructures —Defense Systems & Assessments - addressing new threats to national security —Homeland Security & Defense - helping to protect our nation against terrorism Sandia is a government-owned/contractor operated (GOCO) facility. Sandia Corporation, a Lockheed Martin company, manages Sandia for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration Visit Sandia National Laboratories at www.sandia.gov |