Maxwell Introduces 75V Ultracapacitor Module For Renewable Emergy & Industrial Applications
Maxwell Technologies Inc. has introduced a 75V BOOSTCAP® ultracapacitor module to provide what the company claims is a scaleable, cost-effective, low-maintenance solution to meet the backup power and power quality requirements of wind turbines and other renewable energy generation and industrial equipment applications.
Maxwell developed the new module, which will be generally available early in the fourth quarter, in response to market demand for an easy-to-integrate energy storage building block for a variety of electrical system functions, including: backup power for orderly shutdown of wind turbine blade pitch mechanisms and automated manufacturing equipment; buffering to enhance the consistency of wind, solar and wave power input into the utility grid; and a low-maintenance alternative to batteries for short-term bridge power for uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
David Schramm, Maxwell’s President and CEO, said that the 75V module augments the company’s existing line of standard multi-cell ultracapacitor module products ranging from 15 to 390V. He further commented, "These standard BOOSTCAP modules give system integrators and original equipment manufacturers a broad range of fully integrated, off-the-shelf options to match the energy storage and power delivery needs of all types of systems. BOOSTCAP modules can be arrayed in series or parallel configurations to provide instantly available power for higher voltage applications."
The latest addition to the BOOTSCAP module product line is based on Maxwell’s standard 3,000f Energy cell. The module is enclosed in a rugged, splash- and dust-resistant enclosure designed to ensure safe, reliable operation in harsh temperature, humidity and vibration conditions. The new BMOD0094 EO75 B02 75V module features an IP54 dust and water spray resistant design, is SAEJ 2383 vibration test compliant and includes an integrated temperature sensor to enable remote monitoring.
