Sony to introduce new energy storage units that can charge electric vehicles
25 Apr 2011
Sony Corp, the US arm of Japanese electronics giant Sony has announced that from the end of April 2011, it will begin volume shipments of energy storage modules that use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries made with olivine-type lithium-ion iron phosphate as the cathode material.
These energy storage modules have a life span of over 10 years and incorporate rapid recharging capabilities.
Sony had begun sample shipments of the new module in June last year.
This energy storage module has 1.2kWh capacity and multiple modules can be connected either in series or in parallel to easily expand the voltage or capacity.
When used in conjunction with a control device, the module can be as a backup power supply for data servers or mobile phone reception towers. Alternatively it can be an energy storage system for residential use.
In addition, the module can be incorporated into recharging stations for electric vehicles as the technology for the built-in rechargeable olivine-type lithium-ion iron phosphate cells facilitates rapid recharging and high power output.
