Benign electrochemical design makes AHI batteries safe, environmentally-friendly
PITTSBURGH - Tuesday, April 21st 2015 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aquion Energy, Inc., developer and manufacturer of Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI™) batteries and energy storage systems, today announced that the AHI S20 and S20-P Product Lines are the first batteries in the world to be Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Bronze, an esteemed quality mark recognized across industries to provide a continuous improvement pathway toward the development of quality products. The product lines were evaluated by MBDC, an Accredited Assessment Body and the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified Products Program, across five quality categories. The certification was awarded by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.
“Entering the Cradle to Cradle Certified Products Program and earning Bronze level achievement for our battery stack is a tremendous validation of the work started eight years ago at Carnegie Mellon University,” said Dr. Jay Whitacre, founder and chief technology officer of Aquion Energy. “We set out to see if we could create a new battery technology that was environmentally sustainable, safe, and cost-effective while meeting the strict performance requirements of off-grid and grid-tied stationary energy storage applications. In thinking about the quantity of batteries that will be deployed globally alongside renewable energy systems, it makes sense to use clean and sustainable batteries.”
The AHI battery is made using a saltwater electrolyte, carbon composite anode, manganese oxide cathode, and synthetic cotton separator. This unique environmentally-friendly electrochemical design entered into the Cradle to Cradle Certified Products Program is the first battery in the world to qualify under the methodology’s comprehensive criteria. The battery contains no heavy metals or toxic chemicals and is non-flammable and non-explosive making it the safest battery in the world – designed for use in pristine environments, island locations, homes and businesses.
“Aquion Energy made informed design decisions every step of the way to ultimately come up with a product that embodies the very essence of the Cradle to Cradle® design framework – safe materials, perpetually cycled,” said Jay Bolus, President, Certification Services, MBDC. “As the first and only batteries to be Cradle to Cradle Certified, the Aqueous Hybrid Ion S-Line products are a testament to the years of work by the Aquion Energy team to develop an innovative new battery for renewable energy storage that is also good for the environment.”
“The AHI battery proves that designing a sustainable product does not mean compromising on performance,” said Scott Pearson, CEO of Aquion Energy. “Our Cradle to Cradle Certified battery offers unmatched long duration performance and is the ideal energy storage solution to pair with renewable energy generation systems.”
Cost effective energy storage enables system owners to maximize self-consumption of solar and wind, reduce reliance on diesel, control peak energy costs, manage intermittency, and ensure stability. The Cradle to Cradle® Certified Bronze S20 and S20-P batteries are designed to deliver robust performance for years of maintenance-free operation in residential solar, off-grid, and microgrid applications.
Cradle to Cradle Certified™ is an independent, third-party verified certification program that assesses products and materials for safety to human and environmental health, design for future use cycles, and sustainable manufacturing. Cradle to Cradle Certified products are evaluated for material health, material reutilization, renewable energy use, water stewardship, and social fairness. Product certification is awarded at five levels (Basic, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum), with each higher level imposing a more rigorous set of requirements. The lowest score in any quality category establishes the product’s overall score.
The Aquion Energy S20 and S20-P Product Lines will be added to the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ product registry at C2CCertified.org. For more information on Aquion Energy battery solutions, please visit Aquionenergy.com.
About Aquion Energy
Aquion Energy is the manufacturer of proprietary Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI™) batteries and battery systems for long duration stationary energy storage applications. AHI batteries are optimized for daily deep cycling for off-grid and microgrids, energy management, and grid-scale applications. Aquion’s high-performance, safe, sustainable and cost-effective batteries deliver industry-leading value for customers. Aquion’s battery systems provide flexible, modular energy storage that enables broad adoption of renewable energy technologies such as wind and solar, reduced reliance on fossil fuels, and optimization of existing grid-tied generation assets. For more information, visit www.aquionenergy.com.
About MBDC
MBDC is a firm founded in 1995 by world-renowned architect William McDonough and chemist Dr. Michael Braungart. MBDC originated the Cradle to Cradle® design framework and leads companies toward positive growth by integrating the framework into corporate strategy, communications, operations, supply chains, and product designs. Using the process of inventory, assessment, and optimization, MBDC provides technical expertise to develop solutions around material health, material reutilization, renewable energy use, water stewardship, and social fairness. MBDC partners with clients throughout various sectors and industries to provide scientific evaluations, spur innovation, and inspire leadership.
Cradle to Cradle Certified™ is a certification mark licensed by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. Cradle to Cradle® is a registered trademark of MBDC.
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Contacts
Edelman for Aquion Energy
Elliott Burr, 650-762-2904
Eliott.burr@edelman.com
or
Blue Practice for MDBC
Alex Vietti, 817-319-4038
alex@bluepractice.com
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