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 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, 817-319-4038alex@bluepractice.com
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