blue.sky energy and Australia-based RedFlow are pleased to announce that they have entered into a non-exclusive supply agreement.
blue.sky energy is an energy storage integrator currently offering a variety of products to the market and have both a direct sales team and distribution partners throughout Europe. blue.sky energy will continue offering their current products as well as the RedFlow battery which provides a higher-density energy product at a lower cost. blue.sky energy has purchased a battery from RedFlow which is currently operating at their factory in Austria.
In addition, a separate collaboration agreement has been signed whereby RedFlow will be leasing warehouse and office space from blue.sky energy to provide a point of presence for the European market. Empty batteries will be shipped from the manufacturer, Flextronics, and filled with electrolyte, tested and then transported by road or rail to customers in Europe.
Good offering for German solar market
blue.sky energy Founder and Director, Mr Hansjorg Weisskopf, commented that “the RedFlow battery and the containerized offering is well suited for the German and other European markets. The installed solar base is very high in Germany in particular and we believe the RedFlow battery will suit this market. The recently completed RedFlow 500kWh containerized solution also provides a compelling business case in selected applications where up to 800V DC power is required. The round trip efficiency of approximately 80% is also a clear differentiator.”
Longterm relationship
RedFlow have formed RedFlow Europe GmbH, 100% owned by RedFlow Ltd and registered in Germany, to service and support its operations in the European market. RedFlow CEO, Stuart Smith said “RedFlow looks forward to a long relationship with blue.sky energy whose team have a successful history of getting products to market. Their strategy is complementary to RedFlow and we look forward to entering the European market with an entrepreneurial and dynamic team and our innovative technology.”
About RedFlow
RedFlow is a leading developer of zinc-bromide flow batteries. RedFlow’s standard 3kW/8kWh zinc-bromide battery module (ZBM) is designed to be integrated into energy storage systems for a range of stationary applications. It has also developed a 500kWh containerized solution with a nominal voltage of 440V-800V DC. The ZBM’s specific characteristics of daily deep charge and discharge capability make them ideal for storage of intermittent renewable energy, managing peak load on the grid as well as for supporting off-grid or micro-grid power systems.
More information can be found at www.redflow.com