Battery maker Eos is set to supply a zinc-powered 3MW/15MWh energy storage system for use in a microgrid on tribal land in California, US.
Faraday Microgrids ordered the Eos Z3 system which will be used to deliver backup power, demand savings and utility ancillary services for the project.
The Z3 modules feature an aqueous electrolyte, bipolar electrodes and a polymer casing. They can be deployed between 3 to 13 hours and are rated at 0.15kW/0.8kWh for DC outputs and has a voltage range from 22 to 48 VDC.
Eos will also provide integration services to ensure seamless deployment and operation.
The project is partially funded by the California Energy Commission (CEC).
This is Eos’ eighth project in partnership with CEC, and second with Faraday Microgrids.
CEC has invested more than $100 million for tribal clean energy projects through programmes including the Long Duration Energy Storage Program https://www.energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/long-duration-energy-storage-program.
The US-based start-up launched the latest generation of its Z3 battery in March. https://www.bestmag.co.uk/eos-energy-release-a-new-zinc-battery-delivering-3-12-hours-of-potential-utility-scale-storage/
The company said the new Z3 batteries were more durable and have a 20-year lifespan.
In April, Eos signed a memorandum of understanding with UK energy developer Frontier Power for a 5GWh energy storage framework agreement.
Frontier plans to use Eos’ Znyth battery technology in the bids it plans to submit in the first application window of Ofgem’s new long-duration energy storage (LDES) cap and floor scheme.
