- ESS Inc. contracts with Enel Green Power España to Deliver 17 Energy Warehouse™ Long-Duration Iron Flow Battery Systems
ESS Tech, Inc., a manufacturer of long-duration iron flow batteries for commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications, announced that it has closed an order with Enel Green Power España to deliver 17 ESS Energy Warehouse™ iron flow battery systems.
The long-duration batteries will be used to support a solar farm in Spain as a part of a broader EU-wide engagement, providing resilience for the local power grid. With a combined capacity of 8.5 MWh, the ESS systems will be among the largest battery storage resources in Spain.
Pasquale Salza, Head of Long-Duration Storage and Hybrid Systems for Enel Green Power said:
“We are 100% committed to energy storage as an essential complement to our expanding portfolio of renewable energy projects. With this project, we’re going to assess and validate the ESS flow batteries, which we selected due to their right combination of long-duration capacity, long-life performance, environmental sustainability, and safe operation.”
Eric Dresselhuys, CEO of ESS Inc. said:
“Our systems passed a 6-month technology and company readiness assessment – meeting Enel Green Power España stringent performance, durability and cost requirements to become an Officially Qualified Global Vendor. Another key factor in their decision is that our batteries are covered by a comprehensive insurance plan underwritten by Munich Re, the world’s largest reinsurance company.”
ESS is collaborating with several key partners on this project, including Loccioni, a global systems integrator with projects in over 45 countries. The company is also working with Enertis, a global consulting and engineering firm headquartered in Spain.
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About ESS Inc.
ESS Inc. designs, builds and deploys environmentally sustainable, low-cost, iron flow batteries for long-duration commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications requiring from 4 to 12 hours of flexible energy capacity. The Energy Warehouse™ and Energy Center™ use earth-abundant iron, salt, and water for the electrolyte, resulting in an environmentally benign, long-life energy storage solution for the world’s renewable energy infrastructure. Established in 2011, ESS Inc. enables project developers, utilities, and commercial and industrial facility owners to make the transition to more flexible non-lithium-ion storage that is better suited for the grid and the environment.
ESS recently announced it would become a public company through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company, ACON S2 Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: STWO). Closing of the merger is subject to approval by the shareholders of both ESS and ACON S2 Acquisition Corp. and the satisfaction or waiver of certain other conditions.
For more information visit www.essinc.com.
About Enel Green Power
Enel Green Power®, within the Enel Group, develops and operates renewable energy plants worldwide and is present in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania. A world leader in clean energy, with a total installed capacity of around 49 GW and a generation mix that includes wind, solar, geothermal, and hydropower, Enel Green Power® is at the forefront of integrating innovative technologies into renewable energy plants.
For more information visit www.enelgreenpower.com.
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