In Novosibirsk, scientists have created Russia’s first uninterrupted power supply machines for cities
Work on the first large-capacity domestic energy storage devices has been completed in Russia. Two uninterrupted power supply machines, which use batteries from the Liotech power plant, will be installed in the Tyva solar power plants of the company “Hevel”, which is part of the Rosnano project, Sibnovosti.ru reports.
The machines were developed by Novosibirsk engineers from Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and scientists from Novosibirsk State Technical University (NSTU).
SNE and NSTU specialists aim to create equipment that allows for the accumulation of electrical energy when there is an excess, as well as for the immediate return of that energy back into the network when there are shortages.
The storage devices will increase the efficiency and reliability of power supplies to consumers, and will improve the quality of the electrical energy supply. This will help to reduce stress on electrical networks and electrical equipment. During peak consumption, the machines will provide consumers with additional electricity. The accumulator will also provide uninterrupted power supply in case of an emergency.
SNE representatives reported that companies from Germany, France and China took part in the tender to supply machines to “Hevel”- but it was Novosibirsk engineers that were ahead of the competition. Preliminary tests of two modern drives with a capacity of 100 and 400 kW were deemed successful, and the technology is planned to be rolled out and transferred to the customer next week.
“We conducted a comprehensive testing of Liotech batteries, and they confirmed the characteristics declared by the manufacturer,” said FNE Commercial Director Roman Frolov.
High-capacity storage devices are not yet manufactured in Russia; only a few manufacturers in the world make them. It is assumed that the development of these devices in Russia will be significantly cheaper than foreign competitors.
There are now plans to create a whole cluster of high-capacity energy storage devices in Novosibirsk which will involve Liotech enterprises, SNE and NSTU. In total, at least twenty Novosibirsk enterprises are set to be involved in the work of the group. As a result, about 95% of the parts used in the production of drives will originate from Russia.