By 2040, worldwide energy consumption have risen more than 50%, forecasts Precedence Research.
Energy Plug Technologies believes that “micro-grids”—defined as localized groups of electricity sources that can operate synchronously or independently from a main grid—are poised to become an increasingly integral part of modern energy infrastructure.
Energy Plug announced today that it is working with Enwind Power, a Taiwanese company specializing in the research and development of power sciences and battery based applications, to further advance micro-grid technology in Canada and beyond.
In partnership with Malahat Battery Technologies, the pair of clean-techs intend to collaborate on the research and development of micro-grid application system products and utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System products.
“Energy Plug is adapting quickly to meet the market demand for micro-grid battery storage units and distributed battery storage units for commercial and utility uses,” says chief executive officer Broderick Gunning. “We’re delighted to partner with Enwind Power to engineer new battery products that can help bring future micro-grid and battery storage applications to life.”
In addition to R&D, the parties seek to devise strategies for product localization and battery software systems tailored for the Canadian market, as well as the U.S. and Latin America.
Through cooperation with Enwind Power, Energy Plug plans to provide engineered solutions to utilities and commercial and industrial verticals to support expansion of the micro-grid industry in Canada.
Charles Hsu, CEO of Enwind, posits that micro-grid systems “represent an increasingly important component of modern microgrid energy infrastructure.”
“We look forward to working alongside Energy Plug to develop and localize powerful battery storage technologies for utility and commercial applications for the North American market,” stated Hsu.
Energy Plug Technologies was founded in 2015.
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