Redflow is the first energy storage company to enter large-scale commercial manufacturing through global giant, Flextronics. "As we expand worldwide, we know our battery technology is ideal for applications required by the European market, such as on and off grid remote rural power, telecommunications BTS sites, utility energy, commercial applications, and renewable integration," said Stuart Smith, Redflow CEO.
"Our cost-effective and innovative technology provides numerous benefits compared with existing storage battery technologies, such as high energy density with a small footprint, 100 percent depth of discharge usage capacity, no active cooling required, and inherently safe design."
Frédéric Ridou, recently assigned as Sales Manager Europe, added: "I am enthusiastic about supplying system integrators throughout Europe with Redflow's foremost flow battery technology. We recently launched our European market entry by exhibiting at the leading International ees Intersolar trade show for batteries, energy storage systems, and innovative production. The show presentation generated great interest from numerous industry representatives that came to meet with us. This proves that our storage technology perfectly meets the requirements for these industries.
Inherently safe and smart design
Zinc-bromide electrolyte is water-based and therefore serves as a natural fire retardant. In addition, the intelligent battery technology self-manages, self-protects, and informs via remote monitoring. The physical separation of cell stack and energy storage tank avoids any thermal runaway. In addition, no thermal airflow gaps are required. System integrators profit from easy implementation without any battery safety abuse testing, airflow testing, or safety encasing.
Multi-hour usage capacity and robust long-life technology
Redflows energy storage devices are suited for multi-hour use such as time of day energy shifting for use during peak time periods. Thus, they resolve the intermittency inherent to renewable energy. The high temperature tolerance allows up to 50 degrees Celsius. With no active cooling required, the flow batteries are suited to tough conditions. Redflows flow battery has 100 percent depth of discharge, which is ideal for unstable grids and renewable energy sources. This characteristic prevents battery damage from power outages, unlike traditional battery technologies. The flow battery has an indefinite shelf life fully discharged with no maintenance required. In addition, no trickle charge is necessary when deployed or stored. Redflow also guarantees the energy throughput of its products.
