Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) is partnering with a clean energy technology company Amber Kinetics that is commercializing an innovative, cost-effective solution for storing electricity.
Unlike lithium-ion energy storage systems, Amber Kinetics’ system has no degradation or wear-and-tear over time. In addition, the steel storage system is completely recyclable after its 30-year design life.
Energy storage technology increases the value of intermittent renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power. The saved energy can then be used at any time.
Amber Kinetics’ breakthrough technology is the first to extend the duration and efficiency of flywheels from minutes to four hours, resulting in safe, economical and reliable energy storage for a variety of utility-scale applications.
AMP’s partnership with Amber Kinetics allows the company to demonstrate the energy storage system on an active distribution system.
AMP general manager Nicolas Procos said: “We’re always looking for opportunities to support new technologies that may have broad applications in the energy sector.
“We’re proud that Amber Kinetics chose Alameda and AMP to be its testing ground.”
Amber Kinetics co‐founder and CEO Ed Chiao said: “AMP has been a visionary partner to work with at our Alameda Test Site. As we have commercialized our second-generation flywheel, AMP has gone the extra mile to facilitate our testing in a safe and well-regulated manner on their grid.
“We could not have picked a better utility to partner with on advancing our energy storage technology.”
Source: Company Press Release