Toronto: Ontario-based company Canadian Energy announced a new version of its Containerized Universal Battery (CUB) in December, designed to support renewable energy installations with electricity storage. The company’s CUB 2.0 is proffered as a means to supply power to isolated communities across the country and around the world.
"We live in an extremely uncompetitive energy market in Canada and the situation is amplified in our remote communities. Limited access and the politicization of access to energy in these communities reinforce a massive disparity in the quality of life available," says CEO Craig Ballard. "Many of these communities are overly reliant on diesel-powered generators, and even if they own the generators the ongoing costs of the fuel along with the delivery is exceptionally limiting. We are looking to create a solution so that these communities can determine where their energy comes from, including solar arrays or wind turbines. As cost per kilowatt in renewable solutions continue to decrease, we have reached a tipping point where this is a viable solution."
The new version is a turnkey system that reduces the overall cost and difficulty of installation with added features and upgrades. The updated CUB 2.0 brings with it an expanded 20-foot container, which is easier to transport through conventional shipping lines than the original 10-foot unit. Along with a larger footprint, the CUB 2.0 brings more than double the storage capacity fueled by new lithium ion batteries and more than double the estimated lifespan of the system, expected to last over ten years.
Features of the CUB 2.0 include:
• 54 kW continuous power at 120/208 VAC 3 phase
• 270 kWhr of energy storage, 100% usable energy, utilizing Lithium Nano Phosphate Technology
• Capable of more than 5000 cycles
• Built in fire suppression equipment
• Compliant with UL 1741, CSA22.2, UN38.3
• External access panels for simplified installation
• Capable of connecting more than 75 kW of solar PV
• On board wireless connection allows for data logging, remote monitoring, and diagnostics