Magnetek Announces Vanadium Redox Energy Storage System for Wireless Cell Sites.DALLAS -- Magnetek, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :MAG), a leading developer of power conversion, alternative energy and utility grid management systems, and VRB VRB Variable Reenlistment Bonus VRB Vero Beach, FL, USA - Vero Beach Municipal (Airport Code) VRB Vodka Red Bull (alcoholic drink) VRB Volume Related Bonus VRB Validation Review Board Power Systems Inc. (TSX-V:VRB), a leading producer of energy storage systems, have announced the unveiling of a revolutionary 5kW Energy Storage System (ESS). Co-developed by Magnetek with VRB Power, the 5kW energy storage system is an alternative to traditional lead-acid battery Noun 1. lead-acid battery - a battery with lead electrodes with dilute sulphuric acid as the electrolyte; each cell generates about 2 volts lead-acid accumulator backup systems. It provides cost effective, reliable, environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] , virtually maintenance-free backup power An additional power source that can be used in the event of power failure. See UPS and backup.  A Half Minute of Backup This roomful of lead acid batteries stands ready to drain itself entirely in less than a minute. for wireless cell sites and other telecommunications facilities. Based on VRB Power's patented Vanadium Redox Battery The vanadium redox (and redox flow) battery in its present form (with sulphuric acid electrolytes) was patented by the University of New South Wales in Australia in 1986 [1]. Energy Storage System ("VRB-ESS"), the 5kW system is comprised of an electrolyte storage tank containing a vanadium-based electrolyte supplied to a regenerative cell stack that converts chemical energy into electrical energy. A chemical reaction in the flow-cell stacks creates a current that is collected by electrodes and made available to an external circuit. This reaction is reversible, allowing recharging of the DC power modules. The VRB-ESS is well suited for a variety of applications. Virtually maintenance-free, it affords substantially lower cost of ownership than lead-acid battery-based systems and provides unprecedented security-of-supply to meet the energy needs of critical telecommunications facilities. In addition, the system's small footprint is a bonus for cell sites where space is limited. With its precise state-of-charge monitoring and extremely rapid recharge rate, the VRB-ESS is ready to perform whenever an AC utility grid outage occurs, and when power is restored it returns to backup duty faster than any other system available. Environmentally friendly and competitively priced, the VRB-ESS unit is the backup system of choice where high-reliability power is needed. Incorporating "green" technology, it has negligible ecological impact, distinguishing it from conventional energy storage systems that rely on toxic substances such as lead and cadmium. About Magnetek Magnetek, Inc. manufactures digital power solutions and systems for communications, information technology, industrial control, medical electronics, distributed power generation, consumer products, transportation, and other applications that require very reliable, precise, energy-efficient power. The Company operates manufacturing and research facilities in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Europe and China and reported total revenue of $242 million for its 2005 fiscal year, which ended on July 3, 2005. More information about Magnetek is available at http://www.magnetek.com. About VRB Power Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia British Columbia, province (2001 pop. 3,907,738), 366,255 sq mi (948,600 sq km), including 6,976 sq mi (18,068 sq km) of water surface, W Canada. Geography , VRB Power Systems Inc. is an energy storage technology developer, manufacturer and systems integrator utilizing the patented VRB Energy Storage System ("VRB-ESS"(TM)). The VRB-ESS is particularly beneficial for renewable energy Renewable energy utilizes natural resources such as sunlight, wind, tides and geothermal heat, which are naturally replenished. Renewable energy technologies range from solar power, wind power, and hydroelectricity to biomass and biofuels for transportation. providers, utilities and end users due to its ability to "inventory" electricity, affording an optimal match of supply and demand, as well as providing improved power quality, reliability and energy efficiency. More information about VRB Power is available at http://www.vrbpower.com . Editor: A 300 dpi .jpg photograph of Magnetek's 5kW VRB-ESS telecom power backup system is available on BusinessWire: www.businesswire.com . SEARCH NEWS for MAGNETEK. |
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