Iqony, the German Essen-based energy solutions provider, said it will use AI in partnership with Accure Battery Intelligence of Aachen for six battery storage projects in Germany with a total capacity of 90MW/120MWh.
The aim is to increase safety and performance of the BESS units. it said. The Iqony Großbatterie battery technology is developed by LG and Nidec of France, based on JH3 lithium-ion cells. Each system has a capacity of >20MWh, equal to around 120MWh for the six units, the company said.
Iqony commissioned its first energy storage site in 2016. Today, it operates a broad network of sites across Germany. Accure monitors six of them, each with a capacity of 15MW, dedicated to the German national Frequency Containment Reserve.
The continuous monitoring provides comprehensive data analysis and insights. This ongoing partnership enables Iqony to leverage advanced monitoring software for proactive asset management programmes by using insights from battery data.
The AI solutions mean Iqony can anticipate and address potential issues before they escalate, ensuring optimal safety and operational efficiency. Accure said its predictive battery analytics platform serves as a third-party validation tool, reinforcing the accuracy and reliability of Iqony’s sites. This independent verification is critical for maintaining high standards of safety and performance across all sites.
Dr. Kai-Philipp Kairies, CEO and co-founder of Accure, said: “Our data-driven approach provides Iqony with the necessary tools to enhance its asset management programmes and ensure the highest levels of safety and performance.”
Christian Karalis, head of battery systems business development at Iqony, added: “Insights from the data allow us to validate our annual capacity tests and gain a deeper understanding of battery degradation, which is invaluable for our long-term strategic planning.”
